IF YOU CAN BREATHE, YOU CAN YOGA
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Let Your Body Exhale What Words Cannot
A weekend retreat September 11-13, 2026 at Mt.Madonna Retreat center for rest, awareness, and embodied healing.
Step away from the pace of daily life and reconnect with your body through mindful movement, breath, and reflection. This weekend retreat invites you to slow down, notice your body’s signals, and explore the subtle ways your body communicates experience.
Guided yoga practices, meditation, and reflective exercises emphasize awareness rather than performance. The retreat environment balances structured practice with spaciousness, allowing time for journaling, walking the grounds, or simply resting.
Meet Your Facilitator
Colette Katuala, LCSW
Founder of Body Awareness Yoga, licensed psychotherapist, and trauma-informed somatic practitioner. Colette integrates her experience in psychotherapy, and yoga to create retreats that are deeply restorative and mindful.
Her approach emphasizes listening to the body, moving at your own pace, and cultivating awareness as a path to emotional and physical well-being. Body Awareness Yoga believes that “If you can breathe, you can yoga”, providing yoga through breath work, meditation, asanas (poses), and acts of service.
Through 1:1 and small-group yoga sessions, guided meditations, and reflective practices, Colette supports participants in reconnecting with their bodies and finding spaciousness amidst the stresses of daily life.
“Let your body exhale what words cannot.”
What Makes This Retreat Different
Body Awareness Yoga retreats focus on movement AND body awareness. Rather than performance or intensity, the retreat encourages noticing how your body responds, supports, and holds experience.
Individual & Small Partner Sessions
Personalized guidance tailored to your body and pace through 1:1 or 2:1 yoga sessions.
Trauma-Informed
Facilitation
Somatic practices grounded in
therapeutic principles with
compassionate, professional support.
Mindful Movement
Breath awareness and meditation
integrated with reflective
journaling practices.
Guided MeditationSessions
Optional guided meditationsessions included for all participants throughout the retreat.
EMDR Consultation
Optional EMDR consultation sessions available Sunday for qualified participants who schedule separately.
Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, rest when needed, and approach each practice with curiosity rather than expectation.
Who This Retreat Is For
Want to deepen their yoga practice in a supportive environment
Are seeking rest, reflection, and nervous system reset
Are curious about somatic awareness and embodied healing
Value small, intentional retreat experiences
No advanced yoga experience is required. Participants are encouraged to move at their own pace and honor their body’s needs.
What You'll Leave With
A deeper awareness of your body and its signals
A renewed sense of spaciousness and self-compassion
Tools for nervous system regulation and rest
A deeper awareness of your body and its signals
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Location
The retreat is held at Mount Madonna Center, a peaceful retreat center nestled in redwood forests above Monterey Bay. Enjoy quiet walking paths, expansive natural surroundings, and a supportive environment for reflection.
Retreat Program Fee
Rate
$695
Program Fee
Payment 1 (Deposit)
$395
Payment 2
$300
Payment Schedule
Deposit (Payment 1)
Secures your spot (non-refundable)
Payment 2
Due approximately 90 days before the retreat
Lodging & Meals
Accommodations are arranged directly through Mount Madonna Center. Estimated cost for the accomodations:
Single
~$455-$475
Double
~$410-$425
Triple
~$400
Lodging includes accommodations, daily vegetarian meals, and access to the retreat grounds.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Booking link will be provided after paid deposit.
Important Notes
Cancellation Policy
Deposits are non-refundable
Payments may be transferred to another participant if you are unable to attend
No refunds within 30 days of the retreat
Retreat runs with a minimum of 7 participants
Yoga calms mind, psychotherapy heals thoughts and emotional patterns.
Tools for nervous system regulation and rest
A deeper awareness of your body and its signals
Retreat & Wellness Gallery
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