November 1 - 3
Journey Inwards: A Transformative Yoga Retreat
A Sacred Journey of Community and Connection
Join us for a profound weekend of self-discovery and communal transformation at the breathtaking Beyul Retreat. Together, we will honor ancient traditions of labyrinth building, the sacred fire, and calling in our ancestors as we align our practice with the spirit of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).
This retreat is designed to guide you on a deep inward journey, where every experience—from yoga and meditation to breathwork and sound healing—will help you connect to your inner wisdom, transmute what no longer serves you, and invite in transformation.
What to Expect:
Building a Sacred Labyrinth
At the heart of this retreat, we will come together as a community to co-create a permanent labyrinth on the sacred grounds of Beyul Retreat. This labyrinth will symbolize the twists and turns of life, a pathway to reflection, transformation, and the honoring of our ancestors. This will be a powerful experience of unity and intention-setting.
Sacred Fire Ceremony and Ancestor Calling
On Friday night, we will gather around the sacred fire to honor those who have passed, calling in the wisdom of our ancestors as part of a ceremonial drum circle. The fire's energy will help us transform and transmute what we wish to change in our lives, burning away the old to make space for the new. This ritual, held in connection with the Day of the Dead, will help us reflect on cycles of life, death, and rebirth, supported by the warmth of community and tradition.
Celebration of the Labyrinth and Movement Meditation
On Saturday night, after our day of co-creating the labyrinth, we will celebrate with a movement meditation. This practice will clear and cleanse our energy and chakras, allowing us to express joy and connection through the fun, free movement of our bodies. It will be a time to celebrate what we’ve built as a community, and reconnect with our own unique expressions of joy and freedom.
Spiritual Psychology Principles and Practices
Throughout the retreat you’ll be given a core set of Spiritual Psychology principles and solo journaling and partner practices designed to assist you in reorienting your perception from one of living life to achieve and attain “out there,” and to instead use your outer dreams, gifts, skills, and unresolved issues as a way to go inside and release what’s preventing you from choosing your inherent worth, creativity, wisdom, and love, here and now.
Retreat Activities:
Morning Meditation for Peace, Serenity, and Intention Setting
Begin each day with a peaceful morning meditation, allowing you to set your intentions, cultivate serenity, and create inner calm for the day ahead.
Invigorating Yoga
Awaken your body and spirit with a dynamic combination of breathwork, Kundalini yoga, and Vinyasa flow. These practices are designed to open your heart, ground your mind, and energize your entire being for the day ahead. Experience the power of breath to cultivate focus and clarity, the uplifting energy of Kundalini to awaken inner strength, and the fluid movement of Vinyasa to connect body and spirit.
Breathwork & Cold Plunge
As part of your "Journey Inwards," experience the transformative power of breathwork combined with cold plunging. Through mindful breathwork, prepare your body and mind to enter the cold plunge with calm and clarity. This practice supports your inner journey by boosting your immune system, improving circulation, and sharpening your mental focus. The cold immersion helps you confront internal resistance, building resilience and leaving you feeling deeply refreshed, centered, and ready to continue your personal transformation.
Movement Meditation
On Saturday night, celebrate and cleanse your energy with flowing, intuitive movement set to the rhythm of tribal music inspired by our ancestors. The grounding beats of drums and music connected to the natives of this earth will guide you in clearing your chakras and reconnecting with the joy and freedom of your body’s natural expression. This powerful, rhythmic experience will help you align with the earth’s energy, celebrate your inner journey, and express your spirit with fun and freedom.
Sacred Fire Ceremony & Drum Circle
On Friday night, we will gather for a powerful fire ceremony, where the sacred energy of the fire will help us call in our ancestors and release what no longer serves us. As the flames rise, we will transmute the old, clearing space to invite in what we deeply desire. This transformative energy will set the stage for the labyrinth building on Saturday, laying the groundwork for the intentional path we will create together. The labyrinth will embody this journey of release and renewal, guiding us inward toward deeper self-awareness and connection with the wisdom of our ancestors. Our journey begins with a cacao offering to open the heart.
This 3-day, 2-night retreat package includes:
Lodging: 2 nights, 3 days at Beyul Retreat, where you’ll be surrounded by Colorado’s stunning mountain vistas and tranquil forests.
Fresh seasonal meals prepared by Savanna Schaaf: Friday dinner, Saturday brunch and dinner, and Sunday brunch, all prepared to nourish and sustain your body throughout the weekend.
Sample Schedule:
Arrival Day (Friday, November 1st)
3 PM - Check-in
5 PM- Labyrinth Site Visit & Blessing Meditation
6:30 PM - Welcome Dinner (Mountain View Lodge)
8 PM - Sacred Fire Ceremony & Drum Circle: Calling in the Ancestors
Saturday, November 2nd
7 AM - Morning Meditation (Mountain View Lodge)
10:30 AM - Saturday Program (Beyul Event Tent)
1 PM- Brunch/Lunch
2:30 PM - Labyrinth Building (Community Experience)
5 PM- Saturday Evening Practice (Beyul Event Tent)
7 PM - Dinner (Mountain View Lodge)
8:30- 10 PM - Labyrinth Celebration & Movement Meditation (Beyul Event Tent)
Departure Day (Sunday, November 3rd)
7 AM - Morning Meditation
8 AM- Sunday Yoga Program & Closing Ceremony
10:30 AM- Farewell Brunch
12 PM - Check-out
Additional Amenities:
Hot Tub, Sauna & Cold Plunge
Recharge with the invigorating contrast of heat and cold as part of your personal retreat experience.
Hiking Trails
Explore the mountain trails in your free time, reconnecting with the natural world around you.
Reiki Massage & Shamanic Clearings
This retreat is a limited, intimate gathering designed to foster deep connection and personal transformation.
Early registration is highly recommended.
Registration Closes Friday October 25th
Private Accommodation: $950
Shared Accommodation: $700
YOUR FACILITATORS
Carlie Urell
Carlie Urell is an esteemed yoga teacher, sound healing practitioner, and the studio manager of Vimana Yoga in Basalt, Colorado. As the lead facilitator for the Journey Inwards retreat, Carlie brings years of experience in guiding individuals on their path to healing and self-discovery. Her deep understanding of yoga, sound healing, and holistic wellness forms the foundation of this transformative weekend.
Carlie believes that healing is a multi-faceted journey, where the mind, body, and spirit must be harmonized to achieve true balance. Drawing from her lifelong study of ancient traditions and modern methodologies, Carlie’s approach is both deeply grounded and intuitively personal. At Journey Inwards, she will lead participants through a profound exploration of self, using yoga, breathwork, sound journeys, and communal experiences like labyrinth building to help each individual connect with their inner wisdom.
Laura Kirk
Laura Kirk has been walking and studying, designing and building temporary and permanent labyrinths for twenty years. Her path weaves together her work as a trained labyrinth facilitator, landscape architect for the Peace Garden at True Nature Healing Arts, past President and Managing Partner for DHM Design, community volunteer, mother and wife, mentor, spiritual seeker. She looks forward to sharing her story of the labyrinth as a healing modality and invites you to meet her on the path, to walk together, one step at a time.
Gretchen Bleiler
Olympic Silver Medalist & Spiritual Facilitator
Gretchen Bleiler is a two-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist who after retiring from competition, injured from too many concussions, her life began to unravel. As the foundational columns that had made up her identity, such as purpose, relationship, career, and health, fell away, she was left in a darkness of unconscious limiting beliefs and stigma that left her disoriented, directionless, and fragmented for years. Through five years of study in Spiritual Psychology at the University of Santa Monica, she’s experienced the gold she was always seeking on her Olympic journey. Now she brings her unique blend of personal life experience and spiritual insight to work 1:1 and with groups to facilitate the Principles and Practices of Spiritual Psychology to assist others in claiming their power and awakening to the truth of who they are.
Freddy Barrera
With over 13 years of yoga and meditation practice, and two years of teaching experience, Freddy has embarked on a transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. At the Journey Inwards retreat, he brings his deep understanding of breathwork as a vital source of energy, helping participants cultivate awareness of body, mind, and spirit.
Freddy’s background as a movement specialist and lifelong Latin salsa dancer infuses his teaching with rhythm, creativity, and joy. His expertise extends beyond the mat, with over 16 years as a professional ski and snowboard instructor and 3 years as a dirtbike instructor, enriching his understanding of balance, agility, and movement.
Freddy’s approach is rooted in creating a nurturing environment where individuals can explore their potential, connect with themselves, and embrace their unique journeys inward. Through yoga, meditation, breathwork, and body movement, Freddy will guide you in discovering the joy and freedom that comes with honoring your personal path of transformation.
Travis Twoey
Travis Twoey, a 46-year-old spiritual warrior based in Carbondale, Colorado, brings a deep connection to nature and spiritual exploration to the Journey Inwards retreat. As a Kundalini yoga teacher at Vinana Yoga in Basalt, Travis helps others tap into their inner strength and awaken to their true potential through dynamic breathwork and movement practices.
With years of experience working in natural environments, Travis has honed his skills in building and creating sacred spaces, making him an invaluable asset to the retreat’s labyrinth-building experience. His passion for hiking, climbing mountains, and camping has given him a profound understanding of the land, and his ability to harmonize with nature enhances the transformative power of the retreat.
Travis is dedicated to living a life of balance, growth, and spiritual discovery, and at Journey Inwards, he will guide participants in grounding their energy and connecting with the healing forces of the natural world.
