Wellness Events & Retreats
Sound Baths - Yoga - Breathwork
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RHYTHMS OF THE WILD: RETREAT
Calling all nature lovers and soul seekers! Immerse yourself in the rhythms of the wild at our upcoming yoga and adventure retreat in Jasper National Park. Celebrate the fall equinox, learn from the magic of fall and enjoy a mountain bliss getaway. Jasper National Park is a wildlife haven in the majestic Canadian Rockies. Watch elk and caribou roam freely, swim in alpine lakes and wander through the inspiring valleys and trails of Jasper National Park. Get ready to hike through the jaw-dropping trails and challenge your body and mind to an ice bath and sauna. Together we will enjoy daily yoga, nourishing meals, sound baths, mindfulness practices, and be healed by nature.
YOGA, MINDFULNESS & HIKING
SEPT 25-29 2024
Ceremonial Sensorium: Activation of the Senses
Plant Medicine journey that delves deep into introspective work with live sound and gentle sensory activation.
AWAKEN THE SENSES RETREAT
Breathe in. Feel the serenity of the trees, the whispers of the wind, the beauty of unspoiled nature. Breathe out. Let go of the daily grind. The meetings. The screens. Feel life’s chaos give way to a sense of oneness with the world around you. Join us for 5 days of yoga, sound healing, & breathwork in Bowen Island, British Columbia. Bowen Island is the perfect escape to rejuvenate the soul and refresh the mind. Throughout the retreat enjoy daily movement sessions, meditation, and nature immersion. Get ready to reawaken your senses and get nourished by nature.
Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius: Breathwork + Sound Bath Journey
Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius: Breathwork + Sound Bath Journey
Named for the blooming flowers of May: a time for setting intentions towards fertility & creativity; bringing it all into fruition
Buy your ticket here on eventbrite
About this ceremony:
Holotropic (3-Part Breath) + Sound Bath
What to bring:
Please bring a yoga mat
Wear comfortable clothing layers
A water bottle
Bring a blanket or warm items, cozy is key
An eye covering for Savasana during the sound bath is a great addition to have!
Payment:
- If you prefer to pay through venmo to avoid fees, please send the ticket amount plus your email to :@Kristina-Welch
*If you are experiencing financial difficulty please read:
In a space with overhead/rental fee + it's a collabration (2 facilitators) I'm able to offer one 1/2 ticket.
In a space where I am paying a overhead/rental fee, and offering solo, I'm able to offer 1 free ticket.
For outdoor events with no overhead, I can offer 3 free tickets to those in need.
Let's connect! Find me on Instagram @yoginatina
What is a Sound Bath?
A Sound Bath is an immersive, full-body listening experience designed to use sound intentionally for therapeutic and restorative purposes, nurturing both the mind and body.
The session begins with a few minutes of guided breath focus, followed by the introduction of various sounds and frequencies. These sounds are produced by overtone-emitting instruments such as tuning forks, Himalayan and crystal singing bowls, shruti box, and tingsha bells.
As you immerse yourself in the Sound Bath and focus on listening, your brain waves gradually slow, shifting from an active state to a more relaxed or even dreamlike state. The sounds serve as an invitation to enter a deeper level of consciousness, allowing you to disconnect from external distractions and gain insight into your inner world. The aim of the Sound Bath is to promote deep relaxation, rest, and an exploration of self-inquiry and self-discovery.
Cinco de Mayo: Vinyasa Yoga + Sound Bath
An alignment and presence-based practice. Strengthen the body, soften the mind and nurture your inner being.
LISTEN: Disco in the Desert
Listen is a 3 day 2 night camping and wellness retreat in Desert Hot Springs, CA. Imagine a campout with 100 like minded humans coming together for wellness activations and workshops during the day and dance party under the starts at night!
Cacao + Sound Bath Ceremony: Journal, Breath, Song, Sound
Cacao - Journaling - Gentle Breath - Sound Bath in East Los Angeles
What is Cacao? Cacao, often referred to as the "food of the gods," is the pure, raw form of chocolate derived from the seeds of the Theobroma cacao tree. It is prized for its rich flavor and numerous health benefits, including being a potent source of antioxidants, magnesium, and other essential nutrients.
Full Moon in Gemini Cacao + Sound Ceremony
An enchanting journey of self-discovery and rejuvenation
Full Moon in Gemini: Cacao + Sound Bath Ceremony
Please Email me to join: Ktinawelch@gmail.com / $33 / Private Home in West Hollywood
Ceremonial-grade cacao , prepared with care and intention. Allow the sacred cacao to open your heart and elevate your senses, setting the stage for a profound exploration within.
Sound Bath Immersion: Immerse yourself in the therapeutic embrace of a mesmerizing Sound Bath, carefully curated to guide you into a state of deep relaxation and surrender. Let the harmonious resonance of Tibetan singing bowls, gongs, and other ethereal instruments wash over you, dissolving tension and promoting a sense of inner peace.
As we approach the close of the year, this ceremony is designed to help you reflect, release, and welcome renewal. Through guided moments of introspection, set your intentions for closure, acknowledging and appreciating the journey of the past months. The soothing sounds will provide a backdrop for contemplation, inviting you to let go of what no longer serves you and make space for the new.
In the sanctuary of this ceremonial space, surrender to the gentle ebb and flow of the immersive soundscape. Let go of the stresses of the year, allowing yourself to be cradled in a cocoon of tranquility. This surrender is an act of self-care—a gift you offer to yourself as you prepare to step into the new with a refreshed spirit.
Please Email me to join: Ktinawelch@gmail.com
This is a small ceremony for only 12 guests total held at a private home in West Hollywood
33$ exchange <3
REFRESH THE SPIRIT
Escape to a seaside village in Montenegro in a land cradled by the mountains & the Adriatic Sea. Enjoy 6 nights & 7 days of movement, sound healing, and breathwork. Movement sessions will consist of a harmonious blend of pilates, yoga, and meditation. In between movement & mindfulness practices enjoy swimming in turquoise water, nourishing plant based meals, scenic walks along the coast, and peaceful soaks in a hilltop hot tub. Get ready to renew your mind, refresh your spirit, and find harmony in nature
The Revival Retreat 3.0 July 2023
Through this retreat you will...
Have a supportive community cheering on your growth and transformation
Experience a safe space to be able to express your most authentic self
Leave with a toolbox of healing modalities that you can use in your day-to-day life
Connect with nature and gain a deeper understanding of the 4 Elements
Have time to rest and relax in the beautiful rolling hills of Temecula!
Learn how to live with an open heart <3
The Joy of Movement Retreat
The Joy of Movement Retreat
Nosara, Costa Rica June 4-9th
This retreat is a beautiful blend of yin & yang energy. Join Alexis Sweeney and Kristina Welch for 5 nights and 6 days of mind-body movement practices taught in the healing oasis of Nosara, Costa Rica. Compliment your movement practice by diving deeper into self-discovery with restorative sound baths, breathwork, and guided meditation. Immersed in nature’s sanctuary, this retreat will renew, recharge, and rejuvenate our bodies, hearts, and minds. Together we will celebrate the healing gift of movement.
Location:
Known as "The Stairway to Heaven at Sea Level" Bodhi Tree Yoga Resort is the perfect oasis for yogis, surfers, and wellness enthusiasts. Experience Costa Rica by the salt of the ocean and the tranquility of the jungle. Your journey to peace, balance and
rejuvenation begins here.
The Balinese-inspired grounds and accommodations redefine comfort and luxury, allowing you to focus on your healing journey, while enjoying a sanctuary unlike any other Costa Rica resort.
Over eight acres of landscaped gardens with exotic flowers, 100-year-old Guanacaste and Pochote trees, waterfalls and gentle streams that inspire meditation and reflection. There are two salt water pools and local, fresh organic meals provided each day along with other excursions to do in your free time. And be sure to check out the spa and fresh juice bar!
Meet your Facilitators:
PRICING & ACCOMODATION
To reserve your room a non refundable $800 deposit is required. The remaining balance is collected 90 days prior to the retreat. A special $200 off applies just for the WakeUpDreamer community. Use code WAKEUPDREAMER at checkout
Jungle Rooms: Double Occupancy
Two queen beds with private bathroom and outdoor terrace.
$2,712 per person
Queen Bungalow: Double Occupancy
Two queen beds with private bathroom and outdoor terrace
Double Occupancy: $2,812 per person
Jungle Queen: Single or Double Occupancy
One queen bed with private bathroom
Also includes: shared balcony overlooking the jungle
Single Occupancy: $3,396
Double Occupancy: $2,190
A Weekend of Self-Care | Memorial Day 2023
A Weekend of Self-Care | Memorial Day 2023
SLOW DOWN, TAKE A BREAK, AND REST
In the fast-paced world of mobile devices, cars, planes, deadlines, and capitalism, we can lose track of what’s important, like our well-being, inner peace, laughter, and our personal truth.
You matter, and you are more than enough. That phone call or email can wait. Your family or job will be fine without you always being there.
Treat yourself and take three days at Ratna Ling to unwind, reflect, and breathe into your fullness. Remember what you value the most, and then return to your life with a renewed sense of ease, joy, and strength.
This weekend includes:
Yoga for all levels
Sound & Music Journeys
Meditation for all levels
Sacred Art
Optional bodywork, acupuncture, and massage at the Mandala Wellness Center for additional fees
And much more….
SAMPLE SCHEDULE (Subject to Change)
Friday
3:00-4:00 Check-in
4:30-5:30 Yoga
5:30-6:30 Dinner
6:45-7:30 Opening Circle
Saturday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Ways to Self-Care
11:00-12:00 Relaxation Practices
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Meditation for Compassion
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Restorative Yoga with Live Soundscapes
Sunday
8:00-8:45 Breakfast
9:00-10:00 Tibetan Mantra
12:15-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:30 Quiet time, bodywork, and massage by appointment
4:30-5:30 Practices for Compassion & Forgiveness
5:30-6:30 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Sound Healing
Monday
8:00-9:00 Yoga
9:00-10:00 Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 Checkout
All bookings are NON-REFUNDABLE. Should you wish to cancel your stay with us, Ratna Ling Retreat Center requires 30 days’ notice for your full credit to be TRANSFERRED to a future retreat within 1 year of original booking.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
YOGA
These yoga classes are designed for all levels, incorporating breathing, stretching, and fluid movements. The postures and techniques help to stabilize and calm the nervous system, strengthen muscles, and tone the organs, bringing more ease and circulation throughout the body. You can expect to feel more relaxed, aware, and stronger from this yoga practice.
WAYS TO SELF-CARE
Learn how to bring balance for yourself through daily self-care with essential oils, breathing, yoga, journaling, walking, enjoying tea, and deep listening. We will discuss and explore different practices that people use to care for themselves.
MEDITATION
In these sessions, you can learn how to be with yourself and make friends with your mind, through sitting or walking.. The mind has a multitude of qualities and abilities, and meditation helps us observe and acquaint ourselves with the ones that occur often and those that we didn’t know were there. This practice can bring about more steadiness, clarity, discernment, and calmness for the mind, body, and spirit.
RESTORATIVE YOGA
This yoga is designed to restore the nervous system and allow all systems in the body to come back to homeostasis. The class incorporates restful, sleep-like postures on the floor, with the support of various props.
TIBETAN MANTRA
Find inspiration through learning about Buddhist deities and chanting mantras to call on higher qualities of being.
PRACTICES FOR COMPASSION & FORGIVENESS
In this session, we learn more about our boundaries and how to open our hearts. Through group and partner work, we will practice how to be and speak with others, especially when we feel closed, challenged and impatient.
SOUND JOURNEY
Enjoy and relax to the sounds of harmonizing bowls, chimes, and serene musical instruments. Allow the mind and body to soften, as your spirit travels to restful and ethereal realms. Participants will lay down for most of the practice, and/or be guided through restorative postures with supportive props.
Facilitators
Rosalyn White
Rosalyn White was the Director of Ratna Ling for 7 years. She has studied meditation and Tibetan art under the guidance of the Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Tarthang Tulku, for over forty years. She holds a BFA in Fine Arts from the California College of Art and a teaching credential from UC Berkeley. She has been teaching classes in meditation and sacred art for over 25 years. The depth and breadth of the Tibetan teachings have…
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Kristina Welch
Kristina is a Sound Ceremony Facilitator, Yoga Instructor, Breathwork Guide, and Usi Reiki Practitioner dedicated to spreading the love of holistic wellness and meditation to the world. Kristina curates individual healing programs and experiences that are a custom blend of these holistic modalities designed to empower each person towards their own inner healing. Teaching a loving and presence-based practice that serves to awaken the body and soften the mind, so that you can become your…
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Full Moon in Leo Ceremony: Yoga and Sound Bath Meditation
An intimate indoor Full Moon Ceremony: 45-min all levels Vinyasa Flow into a 45-min Sound Bath Meditation Journey <3
Burning Man
Offering listings to come on the Playa to come (Sound, Meditation, Yoga, and Breath)
Sound Meditations will be held at Camp ZaZen
About Burning Man:
(Credit: Burningman.org)
Burning Man is not a festival. Burning Man is a community and global cultural movement guided by 10 practical Principles. Together, we build Black Rock City, a participatory, temporary city in Nevada, USA. The global Burning Man community also co-creates Regional Events in more than 35 countries around the world.
The power of every Burning Man experience is held by each member of the community. It requires everyone to do their part.
Ways to Participate
Burning Man is the sum total of the activities of its participants. How you participate is as unlimited as your imagination.
The 10 Principles of Burning Man
Burning Man co-founder Larry Harvey wrote the 10 Principles in 2004 as guidelines for the newly-formed Regional Network. They were crafted not as a dictate of how people should be and act, but as a reflection of the community’s ethos and culture as it had organically developed since the event’s inception.
Radical Inclusion
Anyone may be a part of Burning Man. We welcome and respect the stranger. No prerequisites exist for participation in our community.
Gifting
Burning Man is devoted to acts of gift giving. The value of a gift is unconditional. Gifting does not contemplate a return or an exchange for something of equal value.
Decommodification
In order to preserve the spirit of gifting, our community seeks to create social environments that are unmediated by commercial sponsorships, transactions, or advertising. We stand ready to protect our culture from such exploitation. We resist the substitution of consumption for participatory experience.
Radical Self-reliance
Burning Man encourages the individual to discover, exercise and rely on their inner resources.
Join the conversation in the 10 Principles blog series.
Radical Self-expression
Radical self-expression arises from the unique gifts of the individual. No one other than the individual or a collaborating group can determine its content. It is offered as a gift to others. In this spirit, the giver should respect the rights and liberties of the recipient.
Communal Effort
Our community values creative cooperation and collaboration. We strive to produce, promote and protect social networks, public spaces, works of art, and methods of communication that support such interaction.
Civic Responsibility
We value civil society. Community members who organize events should assume responsibility for public welfare and endeavor to communicate civic responsibilities to participants. They must also assume responsibility for conducting events in accordance with local, state and federal laws.
Leaving No Trace
Our community respects the environment. We are committed to leaving no physical trace of our activities wherever we gather. We clean up after ourselves and endeavor, whenever possible, to leave such places in a better state than when we found them.
Participation
Our community is committed to a radically participatory ethic. We believe that transformative change, whether in the individual or in society, can occur only through the medium of deeply personal participation. We achieve being through doing. Everyone is invited to work. Everyone is invited to play. We make the world real through actions that open the heart.
Immediacy
Immediate experience is, in many ways, the most important touchstone of value in our culture. We seek to overcome barriers that stand between us and a recognition of our inner selves, the reality of those around us, participation in society, and contact with a natural world exceeding human powers. No idea can substitute for this experience.
Starry Nights Earth Retreat
*Please note that Kristina is a Guest Teacher on this retreat. Please visit https://www.cacaofairy.com/earth-retreat to reserve your spot!
What can I expect?!
This is a two day, two night summer camping retreat held in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains of Nevada City, California. At the end of a private road lies a serene family property of 6 acres nestled in the forest where we will set up camp. This retreat is *BRING YOUR OWN camping gear and anything that will contribute to your camping experience. We will set up tents in a large green pasture with access to everything you will need during your stay. Two bathrooms and showers are available on property for you to use as needed. There will be two vegetarian meals provided each day, breakfast and dinner. If you think you might be hungry mid-day bring snacks for yourself as well! You will have access to a refreshing pool and jacuzzi and get to mingle with animals including alpacas and Tommy the horse! This is truly a special forest escape and we are so excited to welcome you to this space where we will get to relax and feel freedom among nature and a vibrant community. These are the types of activities you can expect to partake in… Cacao Ceremony, Kirtan, yoga, embodiment sessions, sound healing meditation, star gazing, camp fires, sacred mushrooms, river excursion and exploration into nature, amazing vegetarian food, community, relaxation and reconnection to your playful inner child!
Schedule:
Friday Aug 5th: arrival… arrive mid morning to early afternoon
opening ceremony
activities TBD
Dinner
evening sessions
Saturday Aug 6th
grand rising!
community breakfast
morning sessions
river and nature exploration
pool and relaxation
dinner
evening sessions
Sunday Aug 7th
grand rising!
breakfast
closing ceremony
$333
This will be your contribution to the retreat experience
What that includes: two vegetarian meals per day, beautiful pasture to set up your camp including bathrooms and showers, abundance of activities and sessions to enlighten and inspire as well as rejuvenate your soul, ceremonies, cacaocita, optional mushroom journeys, experiences from our distinguished line-up of facilitators including embodiment, sound healing, and yoga, and community growth and healing in nature! What more could your heart desire!
https://www.cacaofairy.com/earth-retreat to reserve your spot!
The Revival Retreat 2022
*Kristina is a guest Facilitator on this retreat for Yoga and Sound Session.
To book, please contact therevivalretreat888@gmail.com or fill out an application at: HERE
A sacred journey back to your magic through embodiment, activation & connection
Big Bear, California
Early Bird Pricing = Take $250 off full price!!!
Must pay in full by June 30th to receive discount
$1111 Bunkhouse Shared Room
$1333 Double Shared Room
$1588 Single Private Suite
Your Hosts
30 Hour Sound Bath Ceremony Facilitator
This 30 Hour Sound Ceremony Facilitator is held over the course of 2 weeks and is partically online via zoom, and in-person in Los Angeles.
Private Mushroom Journey in Malibu - a few public spaces may be available
Please reach out if you feel called, as this is a private event for deep healing in a safe space.
Information Credit: https://fantasticfungi.com/
“By bringing mushrooms into your routines and rituals, you can start to integrate the wisdom and teachings of nature into your everyday life. Learn about the benefits, history and traditional uses of some of the most revered mushrooms on the planet.
Reconnecting with nature’s intelligence can transform how we explore and understand the world. How? By making the invisible visible, cultivating gratitude and slowing down enough to be present and get curious. What began as a film quickly grew into a global community and a movement. Whether you’re just beginning to explore the mycelial network or diving deeper, Fantastic Fungi is your ally. We want to inspire you to bring the lessons of nature – our greatest teacher – into your everyday life. Let’s change the world, together.
Whether you’re new to the magic and mystery of mushrooms or consider yourself a seasoned mycophile, there’s always more to discover. For as long as we’ve been on the planet, fungi have been here. Both humans and plants owe our evolution to fungi (the kingdom to which mushrooms belong).
By bringing mushrooms into your routines and rituals, you can start to integrate the wisdom and teachings of nature into your everyday life. Learn about the benefits, history and traditional uses of some of the most revered mushrooms on the planet.”
RETREAT: EXPANSIONS IN THE REDWOODS
Welcome to the forest ~ land, let go, lean in, relax, tune-inward and shed the noise and baggage of your daily routine. Reconnect to your natural rhythm in the presence of our wise tree elders and feel the embrace of nature.
Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius: Releasing Ceremony and Sound Bath
Full Strawberry Moon in Sagittarius: Releasing Ceremony and Sound Bath
Full Moon in Aquarius: Kundalini Breathwork and Sound Bath Meditation
To gently get the body open and flowing, we will begin with some simple movement and yoga asanas, all levels are welcome. Some sequences will be more difficult then others, and everyone is encouraged to move at their own pace. Once the yoga session is complete, you will be guided to lay down in a comfortable yet meditative position to experience the singing bowls.
If you prefer to pay through venmo, please send the ticket amount plus your email and date of the event to :@Kristina-Welch
Please feel free to connect with me on instagram @yoginatina
Sound Bath Meditation + Yoga Flow: Saturday Morning at Venice beach
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Sound Bath + Cacao Ceremony: Super Full Moon + Lunar Eclipse in Sagittarius
The Moon in Sagittarius will being an optimistic approach to life. We will begin our session together with a heart opening Cacao Ceremony to increase our connection to ourselves, the earth, and the community around us.
Afterwards we will lay down to enjoy a renewing sound bath, allowing the healing vibrations to balance and naturally realign our energy centers.