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First retreat: a SUCCESS! Next retreat: January 2025✨
I hosted my first mental wellness retreat, and it was a huge success!
It took a year to plan, fill, and sell out this retreat, and everything went incredibly well. The biggest gain for me was the confidence and belief that I can do this, and do it really well.
All of my life experiences — my neuroscience background, the hustle from tech startups, Airbnb hosting, solo travelling, yoga teacher training — all contributed to the success of this retreat. And because of it, I’ve become a better experience curator, empathetic listener, and a safe space creator.
The 9 of us came together as perfect strangers, each bringing kindness, humour, and wisdom, and left, 8 days later as friends.
This retreat has taught me that (continue reading…)
1 spot left on the mental wellness retreat (April 21-28) in Tulum Mexico 😱!
Soooo we have ONLY 1 spot left on the Tulum Mexico mental wellness retreat this April (21-28th) 2024! It’s a triple occupancy room (meaning you’ll be sharing with 2 other lovely women) for $2497 USD. Is it going to be yours? If you’ve been on the fence considering, then this is the last chance to book it now!
Over the last week, two more people booked, bringing us to 7 retreat participants, and I am over the moon! 🚀🌝 Continue reading…
On yoga classes and toxic bosses
Yesterday marked a milestone for me: I taught my very first official yoga class, and let me tell you, it felt absolutely amazing!
Reflecting on this experience, I couldn't help but acknowledge the immense journey that led me to that moment. From completing my professional 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) program, to soaking up the wisdom of countless yoga classes I've attended as a student over the past 15+ years, every step played a crucial role in preparing me for that class.
YTT was essential for understanding the history, ethics, concept of sequencing, timing, consent, and safety of teaching yoga. The thousands of yoga classes from all over the world was eye opening for variety, nuances, wisdom, humility, and inspiration.
I saw myself drawing from all of the knowledge throughout this journey, learning from the best yoga teachers I’ve had the privilege of being a student of, and also the “what not to do” from the handful of bad classes and studios I’ve come across. Continue reading…
Ratings & reviews: character testimonials ⭐️
There's a Chinese saying, "万事开头难," which translates to "everything's hard in the beginning."
As a first-time entrepreneur, I'm immensely grateful for those who've chosen to trust, encourage, and believe in me — even when I struggled to do so myself.
The first retreat guest who signed up is a dear friend of mine of 15 years, and the second is an ex colleague from a job over 10 years ago. The next one is a referral from my mom’s colleague, and then two strangers from the internet. It takes so much time to start a business, let alone a high-ticket investment like retreats, and one for mental wellness, which is still stigmatized to some extent.
This has been by far the hardest thing I’ve done in my life, and without the support of family and friends, I wouldn’t have made it this far. Continue reading…
Why did I create this retreat?
On the who, what, when & where train, we’re at the why now — WHY did I create this retreat?
I created this retreat out of my own healing journey with mental health recovery. ❤️🩹
Over the past decade of working in the tech industry, I went through cycles of burnout, anxiety, and depression.
From the latest one, I decided to spend 3 months in Mexico, hoping this escape from Canadian winter would help my mental health.
Coming out of the Cancun airport — feeling the sun on my face, warm air in my lungs, seeing lush green palm trees and flowers blossoming in full colour — my anxiety began to lift. Continue reading…
Who is the Tulum Mexico wellness retreat for?
Last weekend I wrote about the WHAT of the April Tulum Mexico retreat — what it the retreat about, what does it entail, what will we do, what’s included — and now, let’s talk about: WHO is the retreat for?
If you've been through some tough times lately and you're looking for more than just a vacation, this retreat is for you.
While all-inclusive resorts have their appeal, sometimes you crave something more mindful, cleansing, and rewarding.
You’d gladly trade the all-you-can-binge-eat and-drink for a healthier journey that includes self-reflection and inner growth.
Moreover, by the time you return home, you'll not only feel rejuvenated and refreshed but also enriched by the bonds forged with a close-knit community of supportive, kindred spirits. Continue reading…