You’re invited to a 3-night magical girls-only getaway in Southern New Mexico filled with healing hot springs, inspiring yoga, delicious food, sisterhood and FUN! Come soak in the sacred waters, detox from stress and technology and return home with more joy, spaciousness and ease. This retreat will take place at the Mothership Yoga Lounge (named as one of the Top 10 Yoga Studios in NM), located in a renovated 100-year-old adobe church in downtown Truth or Consequences – a short walking distance to all of the art galleries, coffee shops and quirkiness this town has to offer. Co-owner Shayna Turner has been hosting women’s gatherings at the Mothership for over 10 years and each one is deeply nourishing and transformational in its own way. No yoga experience is necessary and all activities are entirely optional – this is your vaca!
There are two winter dates to choose from: February 7 – 10 and March 7 – 10 . Each retreat will begin at 6pm the first night and end at noon on the final day.
What's Included:
Soaking
It's hard to describe the feeling of soaking in these ancient, sacred waters. The natural heat, purity, and minerals (with no smell) literally forces you to slow down and breathe deep. It is true medicine for the body and soul. In addition to soaking at your hotel, we will have private access to the Mothership Hot Springs for group soaks, including sunset and starry night soaks in our large Crystal Waterfall tub.
Yoga
Morning & afternoon yoga classes will be offered each day, including chanting and meditation. No experience is necessary! Shayna's playful and gentle style will be accessible to all, designed to open up the body and mind for maximum relaxation when soaking. If yoga is not your thing, don’t worry! You can do your own stretching, lie down the entire time, or skip class all-together. There is no pressure.
Food & Community
Two healthy & delicious dinners will be provided, plus breakfast each morning (gluten free, vegetarian and other dietary restrictions will be accommodated). Snacks & cold drinks will be available throughout the day. In addition to structured activities, the Mothership studio & residence will be open anytime to soak, sit by the fire, stretch in the studio, play ping pong, take a nap or drink tea with friends.
Other Activities
A walking tour of town's the historic bath house district and art galleries will be offered; as well as an easy hike alongside the Rio Grande; an evening dance party in the studio; live music at the T or C Brewery; opening and closing circles; plus plenty of free time for walking around town, journaling, or relaxing in hammocks. February and March retreats will include an Art Hop on Saturday night.
Retreat Cost & Lodging:
The cost for all of the above is $695. Payment plans and group discounts available. Be sure to register ASAP as lodging in the winter will sell out!
You choose your own lodging: we recommend several cozy and charming places around town, all of which include soaking in the hot springs and are within a very short walking distance to the Mothership. Lodging prices range from $50 per person per night to share a room to $200 per night for your own luxury room. We would be happy to offer advice based on what you’re looking for and the number in your group, but strongly encourage you to reserve ASAP as each of these places WILL SELL OUT (winter is high season for the hot springs). We recommend: the Santa Fe-style Sierra Grande Lodge & Spa, the beautiful Firewater Lodge, the tranquil La Paloma, the Rio Grande view at Riverbend Hot Springs, the kitchy Blackstone Hot Springs, and our private casitas Casa Mañana and the Teal Cottage (which have the option to connect with each other).
To Register:
Please email your full name, address and phone number to: shayna@mothershipyogalounge.com. Specify which retreat you’d like to sign up for and if you have any dietary restrictions. I would be happy to answer questions of any kind. A full schedule; how to book massages, sound healings, tarot card readings and other services; and a complete guide of what to bring will be sent to you as the retreat approaches. If you have something you would like to offer as part of this retreat (i.e. musical instrument, poetry, whatever!) please let me know – there is room in the schedule.
Please paypal info@mothershipyogalounge.com and select the “friends and family” option. If you would prefer to write a check email us for the address.
Transportation
The Albuquerque and El Paso airports are both an easy 2-hour drive to Truth or Consequences. Book flights and rental cars ASAP for best fares. Southwest Airlines has especially good deals if you book in advance. It’s an adventure to get to this middle-of-nowhere spot, but it’s sooo worth it when you arrive! Please let me know if you’d like assistance coordinating flights or rental cars with others.
Please feel free to invite friends or share this link on social media – the more the merrier! Thanks so much and I can’t wait to be together soon!!
About Shayna
Shayna Samuels Turner has been teaching yoga since 2001. She did her 200-hour teacher training in vinyasa (flow) style at OM Yoga Center in Manhattan and studied meditation at Shambhala Centers around the country. She has also studied kundalini, Iyengar and various hatha methods and incorporates all of her tools into her classes. Shayna also studied modern dance at UC Berkeley; was a professional dancer for about a year in San Francisco; and wrote about dance for the New York Times, Dance Magazine, Paper Magazine, and more. She has been chanting for over 20 years and recently learned to play harmonium so she can now lead her own chanting in yoga classes. She received her Reiki I certification in Rishikesh, India. Shayna believes that yoga, dance, singing and mindful breathing are incredibly helpful tools to create strength, flexibility and ease in body and mind and loves to share these tools with others!
