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Inspiring reviews from our retreat participants ❤️
If you enjoyed last weekend’s video testimonial, you’ll love these success stories from our retreat participants!
Alyssa’s review on Google:
“I had an amazing time on this retreat Anna created. It had all the components of a trip I was looking for and more. A very relaxing trip with new and adventurous excursions with also a learning aspect. Not only did I have so much fun, it also allowed me to think deeply about myself. I highly recommend Anna’s retreat if you are interested in what the retreat is providing.” Continue reading…
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…)
The ultimate travel packing list
Happy Easter 🐰! This long weekend we’ve changed Airbnb’s in Tulum and had to pack and unpack our stuff. After having travelled to 90+ places in the world, and having had weekend trips as well as year-long journeys, I’ve gotten really good at packing.
Interestingly, longer trips don't necessarily equate to more luggage, as frequent laundry sessions become the norm. Conversely, weekend escapades for special occasions tend to require multiple outfit changes per day. The last factor for packing also depends on what the destination is — be it a 5-star all-inclusive resort, a hotel, a hostel, or an Airbnb for a weekend vs. 3 months — for example, do they have a hairdryer, and Tupperware? 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…