Everything You Need for a Truly Transformative Experience

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From the moment you arrive, every detail has been thoughtfully designed to support your journey toward greater health, resilience, balance, and inner peace.

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Healing & Wellness Experiences

• Healing Forward – Living Fully After Illness, Loss, or Life's Unexpected Changes

• Daily Guided Meditation & Mindfulness

• Tsa Lung (Five Root Wind Tibetan Yoga)

• Body Movement For Health

• Nine Purification Breaths & Breathwork

• HeartMath® Emotional Resilience Training

• Healing Mindset Workshops

• Functional & Holistic Wellness Sessions

• Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle Education

• Sound Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls

• Personalized Wellness Planning

• Practical tools you can continue using long after the retreat ends

Nature as Your Healing Partner

Shinrin-Yoku (森林浴), which translates to "forest bathing" or "absorbing the forest atmosphere - Soaking up Nature's Healing.

• Quiet Reflection Time

• Time to journal, relax, or simply enjoy nature

Personal Guidance

Your wellness journey is unique.

Receive:

• Two Private Wellness Sessions with one of our experienced instructors

• Individual guidance throughout the retreat

• Questions and discussion sessions

• Personalized wellness recommendations

Chef-Curated Wellness Dining

Your body deserves nourishment that supports healing.

Included:

• Daily Chef-Prepared Breakfast

• Unlimited Coffee

• Herbal Teas

• Fresh Fruit Juices

• Smoothies

• Filtered Water throughout the day

We  accommodate all dietary restrictions. 

 

 Accommodations 

• Glamping Yurts - Real Beds

• Wireless Internet

• Welcome Gift Bag

• Plenty of quiet places to relax and renew           

 

Connections

Healing often happens in community.

Enjoy:

• Evening Gatherings

• Inspiring Conversations

• Entertainment During Dinner

• Meaningful Connections with Like-Minded Participants

• A supportive environment filled with encouragement and compassion                                           

What's Not Included

• Airfare 

• Transportation to Montezuma

• Personal Snacks

• Optional Spa Treatments

• Travel Insurance (recommended)

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Your Healing Journey Begins Before You Arrive

Included before and after the retreat:

• Weekly Wellness Articles

• 2-Hour Pre-Retreat Zoom Orientation

• Two Follow-Up Zoom Sessions

• Continued encouragement and accountability as you integrate what you've learned into daily life

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​This Retreat Is Ideal for You If:

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• Healing from life altering Illness or diagnosed with a life altering illness

• You are healing from trauma and life changing trauma

• You’re facing or emotional challenges and need tools to move forward with strength

• You want to improve your overall well-being and are navigating stress, overwhelm, or major life changes

• Grieving a significant loss

• Your life feels lost, or you are always bumping into obstacles. 

• Seniors ~ Empowering seniors to navigate aging with dignity, purpose, and resilience. 

• Overwhelmed with Negativities. ​

• You want to explore ancient wellness practices like meditation, Yoga, Qigong and healing alternatives to help you. 

• You long to connect with like-minded women in a nurturing, empowering community

• You desire to create a harmonious and peaceful living environment 

• Caregivers                                         

Join us to find peace, laughter, and a renewed sense of purpose in a beautiful, serene setting.

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This retreat is perfect for a single person, couples and groups of friends, caretaker and significant others.   

 

Whether you come alone or with others, you’ll be welcomed with warmth and leave with lasting bonds.

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Airport Transportation

Airport transportation between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and the Yeru Retreat Center is available for $100 per person round trip.

Arrival Shuttle

• August 28: Departs MSP Airport at 1:00 p.m.

Departure Shuttle

• September  2: Departs the Retreat Center at 8:00 a.m. for MSP Airport.

The drive to and from the retreat center is approximately 2½ to 3 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.

Flight Recommendation:
To ensure you arrive in time for the shuttle, please schedule your incoming flight to arrive well before 1:00 p.m.

For your return trip, we strongly recommend booking your departing flight after 2:00 p.m. This allows ample time for the drive to MSP Airport and the recommended two-hour airline check-in before your flight.

If your travel plans do not align with the scheduled shuttle times, we are happy to provide information on alternative transportation options.

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Early Arrival

Guests staying on-site are welcome to arrive one day early on August 28 after 4:00 p.m.

Arriving the day before the retreat begins gives you the opportunity to settle into your accommodations, unpack, explore the peaceful surroundings, and ease into the retreat atmosphere. It is a wonderful time to relax, connect with nature, and prepare your mind, body, and spirit for the transformative days ahead.

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Commuting Students

Students who choose to commute to the retreat each day are warmly welcomed as valued members of our retreat community. Your registration includes participation in all scheduled meals, evening gatherings, and community activities throughout the retreat.​​​​

Our Team’s Expertise

At AnnapurnaBlue, our retreats are a space for deep healing, guided by a compassionate and experienced team. You will gain practical tools to nurture yourself, restore alignment, and create a more joyful and purposeful life.

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Through holistic practices that support the mind, body, and spirit, you will leave feeling renewed, empowered, and deeply connected—with meaningful insights and friendships that continue to uplift you long after the retreat.

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Guided by Powerful Women, Supported by Wisdom

This retreat is led by two remarkable women, along with a special guest, bringing over 30 years of combined experience in healing, wellness, and transformation.

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Their unique blend of medical expertise, spiritual insight, and compassionate care creates an environment that is both deeply healing and empowering.

 

Many participants return time and again for the strength, warmth, and wisdom they offer.

Bernadette C. – A Family, Emergency, and Holistic Physician who integrates medical science with holistic practices to support whole-body healing and recovery. She is also a Certified HeartMath Specialist and nutritionist.

Deborah P. – Author of Five Life Poisons and a Trauma Specialist devoted to helping individuals navigate life’s interruptions, release emotional burdens, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

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Together, they create a safe and supportive space for transformation, healing, and lasting empowerment.

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Personalized Pre-Retreat Support

After registering, you will receive a short questionnaire to complete, along with a request for your availability for a one-on-one consultation.

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A member of our team will connect with you to discuss your goals, dietary preferences, and any specific needs you may have. We will also answer your questions and use this information to help personalize your retreat experience—so you feel fully supported before you even arrive.

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What Can This Retreat Do For You?

Life's challenges can leave us feeling physically exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed, and uncertain about what comes next.

 

Whether you are recovering from a serious illness, living with chronic pain, navigating grief, healing from trauma, or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, The Healing Within offers a compassionate space to pause, reflect, and begin moving forward with renewed hope.

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During this four-day retreat, you will learn practical skills that you can continue using long after you return home. Through mindfulness, HeartMath®, Tsa Lung Tibetan Yoga, breathwork, meditation, sound healing, mindset workshops, functional and holistic wellness education, nourishing meals, and the restorative beauty of nature, you will discover ways to support your body, calm your mind, and strengthen your emotional resilience.

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For more information on our retreat program Click on:

"Our Four-Step Healing Journey:

You may leave with:

• A renewed sense of hope and purpose.

• Greater confidence in your ability to move forward.

• Practical tools to manage stress and life's challenges.

• Improved relaxation and emotional well-being.

• Gentle techniques to support mobility, balance, and mindful movement.

• Better understanding of lifestyle choices that support long-term wellness.

• A personalized wellness plan you can continue at home.

• Meaningful connections with others who understand life's challenges.

• A deeper appreciation for yourself, your body, and your journey.

• The confidence to embrace life with greater peace, resilience, and joy.

Most importantly, you will discover that healing is not only about what has happened to you—it is about how you choose to live from this day forward.

You cannot always change your circumstances, but you can discover new ways to care for yourself, find meaning, build resilience, and create a life that is rich with purpose, connection, and hope.

You deserve more than simply surviving.

You deserve to live well.

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Retreat Investment

Your retreat investment includes an immersive healing and wellness experience designed to support your journey of transformation—mind, body, and spirit.

 

Your Registration Includes

• Full retreat participation

• Comprehensive retreat syllabus

• Guided workbook

• Two post-retreat integration sessions

• One private session during the retreat

• Delicious, healthy meals throughout the retreat

• All sessions, workshops, and experiences listed in the Healing & Wellness Experience

 

Fee 1 –

On-Site Retreat Experience

Early Registration (by August 1): $2,890

After August 1: $3,200

This fee includes:

• Full retreat participation

• Comfortable on-site accommodations

• Early arrival on August 28 after 4:00 p.m.

• All meals

• Everything listed under Your Registration Includes

 

Fee 2 – Commuter Participation

Early Registration (by August 1): $1,580

After August 1: $1,890

This fee includes:

• Full retreat participation

• All meals

• Evening gatherings and community activities

• Everything listed under Your Registration Includes

 

Fee 3 – Optional Airport Transportation

Round-Trip Transportation (MSP Airport ↔ Yeru Retreat Center): $100 per person

Transportation departs Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) at 1:00 p.m. on the arrival day and departs the Yeru Retreat Center at 8:00 a.m. on the final day. We recommend scheduling your return flight after 2:00 p.m. to allow sufficient travel time to the airport and the recommended airline check-in.

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Early Registration Savings

Register by August 1 to receive our discounted Early Registration pricing and reserve your place for this intimate healing retreat. Space is limited to ensure a personalized and meaningful experience for every participant.

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