We will be easing into our morning with a gentle yoga practice at one of Encinitas famous beaches. Nikki will masterfully guide you through asana, pranayama and meditation drawn from the lens of tantric hatha yoga to help you shape and organize your energy. Here we will enjoy the sounds of the waves and take in the local surf culture and wildlife while stretching and breathing in fresh air.

After our skin has been kissed by the sun, salt, and sand, we will head back to the retreat house for a nourishing brunch prepared by chef Perla. 

Once our food has been digested, Katrina will lead us in an afternoon Ayurvedic Skincare workshop where we will cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate our faces. She will teach different facial techniques and dive into the world of whole-plant skincare. Laurel Whole-plant Skincare and facial stones will be available for purchase. 

Free time! It wouldn’t be a true retreat if you didn’t have some down time. Take advantage of the pool, read a book, rest, and/or explore the town before coming back together for a healing evening meal.

We will end our day back at the beach to catch one of Southern California’s unforgettable sunsets while Nikki bathes you in the vibration of her crystal sound bowls. 

Head back to the house for a steamy eucalyptus shower and slip into your Pjs for pillow talk and tea as you unwind from the most Ojas building day of your life. 

Waking up before the sun and the birds is a sacred time for self reflection and the retreat house is the perfect environment to inspire us to do this. It is rare that we have the time or motivation to arise early and in a relaxed way, but with the support of your new sisters and a warm cup of tea awaiting your arrival, it will feel effortless to start your day with mindful movement and meditation. 

We will break our morning silence by chanting 108 rounds of the aum mantra and allow that frequency to stay with us as we begin to part ways. 

Goodbye smoothies will give us the energy to pack up our things and check out by 10am. 

Option to hug now or continue the festivities with Nikki and Katrina at Yogananda's Self-Realization Center before grabbing lunch at a local cafe and walking to the beach to soak up a bit more of that vibrant California sunshine!

Either way you’ve reclaimed your vital essence and your inner beauty can illuminate all those you touch as you return back to your life radiating your OJAS GLOW!