Idyllwild, CA is in the heart of the San Jacinto Mountains of Southern California. A high-elevation getaway with views of grand mountains and tree-lined valleys below, Idyllwild has been a retreat destination for many since the early 1900s. With fresh crisp air nestled high above the clouds, we are only two hours outside of Los Angeles though it will feel like a far-away destination.

Surrounded by luscious pine trees, a running creek, incredible sunsets, and a true place of solitude and tranquility, we chose Idyllwild because it is a true gem. Ayurveda believes that we are impacted by the environment we spend time in, choosing Idyllwild as a magical backdrop for our retreat was a given!

Be nourished with organic, plant-based foods daily and learn to cook seasonally appropriate meals that offer variations for each dosha.

Ayurveda’s emphasis on holistic nutrition teaches us to use food as medicine—eating correctly for our dosha and for the season at hand. Ayurveda believes that agni, or the digestive fire, is the foundation for the health of our entire mind and body. Current research on the microbiome continues to prove the importance of the gut-brain connection and to demonstrate the link between healthy digestion and the functioning of many other systems in the body.

All of the food prepared will be organic, seasonal and local where possible. We can support any dietary accommodations, please just let us know ahead of time so we can plan accordingly.

Discover the foundational elements of Ayurveda so we can best know ourselves, our dosha’s {mind-body constitutions}, and the rituals we need to create an individualized self-care routine. 

Ayurveda is a traditional healing system and science from India dating back at least 5,000 years. This living body of wisdom uses many different modalities for healing, including using food as medicine, lifestyle changes, herbal remedies, bodywork and extensive detoxification practices. In India, Ayurveda is still practiced as a complete medical system with its own hospitals, treatment centers, and pharmacies that dispense herbal medicine. Here in the United States, Ayurveda is better known for its emphasis on preventative health, promoting a holistic lifestyle, and being a sister science to Yoga. Ayurveda’s emphasis on cultivating a balanced state for mind, body and spirit through diet and lifestyle changes makes it an accessible science for anyone wanting to improve their life. Ayurveda’s emphasis on holistic nutrition teaches us to use food as medicine—eating correctly for our dosha and for the season at hand. Ayurveda believes that agni, or the digestive fire, is the foundation for the health of our entire mind and body. 

Explore embodied connection through daily asana yoga practices infused with seasonal Ayurvedic wisdom. 

Each class is guided with mindfulness, somatic inquiry, alignment foundation, and Ayurvedic principles to integrate body, mind and heart. Morning Asana is inspired by solar energy, a mindful Vinyasa class unfolding consciousness through the dance of breath with movement. In the afternoon, we wind down the day with a lunar-inspired practice such as Restorative, Aromatherapy Grounding Flow, or Yoga Nidra. One can expect meditation, pranayama, breath awareness, mudra and mantra.

Whether a seasoned practitioner or new yogi, instruction and variations are offered for each individual to explore one’s potential. Our retreat includes 5 yoga practices: one grounding practice, afternoon practice, three solar morning yoga classes, and one restorative yoga nidra. 

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Welcome Circle Ritual

• Daily Ayurvedic yoga for grounding, stability & ease 

  • {4 mindful vinyasa practices; 1 restorative Nidra}

• Cooking Lessons

• 2 Ayurvedic Wellness Workshops 

• 8 Nourishing Ayurvedic Meals

• Sound Bath Meditation & Nidra 

• 3 Nights Accommodation

• Rest & Renewal in Nature

• Yoga Alliance CE offered.

THE ACCOMMODATION

Our mountain sanctuary is called the Pathway, a round home nestled in the heart of the Idyllwild forest, surrounded by the beauty of the woods. Enjoy morning practices in the open air deck against the backdrop of the sounds of Nature, explore the land and meander the hiking trails, drop into slow living with a hot tub soak under the stars or a gathering around the fire. Our retreat space is spacious, peaceful and invites relaxation and renewal.

We offer tiered pricing with various accommodation types. Our intimate gathering is limited to 10 participants. Although we encourage disconnection from technology, our retreat space does have WiFi. 

GABY COLLETTA | E-RYT, YACEP, AHC

Gaby is a Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation Teacher with over 12 years of practice in integrative wellness and healing arts. She facilitates nature-based retreats, guides mind-body courses and coaches individuals on how to create an ecosystem of internal resources that increase resilience and unveil intrinsic potential. Her teachings weave together the Ancient traditions of Ayurveda, Buddhism and Tantra, alongside modern-day neuroscience, somatic psychology and Earth wisdom. Gaby received her Ayurvedic training at the California College of Ayurveda in 2017 with additional study under Dr. Lad. She holds a Masters in Integral Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies and currently offers therapy. Gaby is faculty of the Lakshmi Rising School of Yoga and Wellness and co-founder of ClimbWell, an organization devoted to exploring the intersection of rock climbing, mindfulness and personal development. Through the tapestry of mind-body practices, Gaby shares tools for deeper intimacy and understanding one’s intuitive abilities, mental power and pathways to freedom.

Learn more at www.gabycolletta.com and follow her on IG @wanderingvayu

ANJALI DEVA, CAP

Anjali Deva is an Ayurvedic practitioner and educator. Her private practice, Rooted Rasa, specializes in an integrative and trauma-informed approach to Ayurveda. Anjali founded Mādhya Way, a school for Ayurveda. Her compassion-based approach is useful in alleviating anxiety, depression, PTSD, digestive disorders, and women’s health issues with a holistic framework. Anjali has been greatly fortunate to have been introduced to Ayurveda and Yoga at a young age by her father and mentor, Arun Deva. Her clinical experience began at Hope Integrative Psychiatry overseen by Omid Naim, MD. Her familial lineage is rich with the desire to preserve and maintain these healing arts.  Driven by her aspiration to better understand the connection between food and mood, she has trained with Kerala Ayurveda Academy, Loyola Marymount’s Yoga and the Healing Sciences Program, and with various teachers both in the United States and India. Her strong passion for digestion and mental health provides others with a holistic approach to finding their inner harmony and resilience for healing. Anjali is dedicated to sharing the Wisdom of Ayurveda for the benefit of all living beings. 

Learn more at rootedrasa.com and follow her on IG: @anjali