The Burnout Retreat

An Afternoon of Releasing, Regulating & Reconnecting: Somatic Movement, Sound Healing & Reflection As the world asks us to do more, the season invites us to turn inward. The Burnout Retreat is an afternoon dedicated to slowing down, softening and reconnecting with yourself. Through gentle somatic movement, sound healing and reflective writing, we'll explore how stress shows up in the body, practices that support nervous system regulation and ways to create more space for rest and restoration. This collaborative experience brings together three wellness practitioners, each contributing their own perspective, expertise and approach to healing: Emily | From Her Corner Gabrielle | The Healing Plug Anna | SoundMatter Studio Together, we've created an intentional space to tune into what our bodies have been holding, explore ways to release tension and step away from the constant demands of doing. Choose your afternoon: Sunday, November 29 2-5pm — Making Room for RestA post-Thanksgiving exhale. Ground yourself, reflect on what has been draining your energy, and explore what you’re ready to release as you move through the holiday season. Sunday, December 13 10-1pm — Returning to YourselfA gentle return to your own rhythm. Step away from holiday expectations, reconnect with your inner voice, and consider what you want to nurture and protect as the year draws to a close. Each retreat is a complete experience on its own. Join either date or attend both for different writing prompts and shared reflections. Your afternoon includes ✨ Arrival & settling in: Ease into the space with warm tea and opening journal prompts. ✨ Somatic movement & nervous system care: Gabrielle talks about nervous system regulation and how trauma and unprocessed emotions can get stuck in the body. She'll guide us in gentle movement and body-awareness practices to help you notice tension, explore physical release and settle into parasympathetic nervous system state. ✨ Sound healing meditation: Rest during a 60-minute sound bath led by Anna, with space to turn inward, settle and simply receive. ✨ Reflective writing & integration: Emily guides journaling to help you explore what surfaced, listen to your inner voice and give words to your experience. ✨ Optional sharing & connection: Gather for supportive conversation, with space to share or simply listen. ✨ Closing intention: Identify an intention for bringing more rest, awareness and gentleness into your everyday life. You don't need experience with meditation, somatic movement or writing. All practices and sharing are optional, and you're encouraged to honor your own comfort and pace. What to bring & what’s provided Some blankets, lavender-scented eye pillows and eye masks will be available for you to use during the retreat, while supplies last. We encourage you to bring your own yoga mat, a cozy blanket for warmth and a journal if you have one. Paper and writing supplies will also be provided. Wear something comfortable that allows you to stretch, move and meditate with ease. Feel free to bring a pillow or anything else that will help you feel comfortable and supported. Come as you are. Let yourself be held by the space, supported by the community, and guided back toward yourself. Please arrive 10 minutes early to grab some water or tea, get comfortable and settle into your space before we begin. This will give you a few moments to unwind and ease into the experience.