Embodied Sovereignty Retreat
*12 CEU's for Yoga Teachers*
Embodied sovereignty is the practice of reclaiming your body as a safe, sacred, and autonomous space. It involves trusting your inner authority, setting clear boundaries, and regulating your nervous system so you can respond to the world from a place of grounded truth rather than fear or reaction.
Our bodies hold so much.
Our bodies hold our past stories and histories, our present-day experiences and our worries for the future. Embodiment is a practice of deeply listening to what your body is holding and learning how to heal, trust and support yourself. Your body is a sovereign temple that deserves reverence and respect.
During this retreat you will be invited to honor yourself through nourishment, movement, rest, regulation and self-compassion. You will be guided to slow down and connect with your body's inner wisdom through somatic yoga practices, breathwork, self-inquiry, and inner attunement.
Throughout the weekend together you will:
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Learn how to reclaim a sense of safety and groundedness in your body
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Gain a better understanding of your nervous system and regulation techniques
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Practice somatic awareness to help build insight and self-trust
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Build personal agency and sovereignty by learning to establish boundaries
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Honor your innate worthiness by releasing the inner critic and claiming self-compassion
This retreat is for you if you are:
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Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself
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Longing to feel more grounded, present, and emotionally regulated
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Navigating a life transition, healing journey, or season of personal growth
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Seeking a deeper relationship with your body beyond performance or appearance
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Ready to reconnect with your inner wisdom in a safe and nurturing space
You will leave feeling:
More connected to yourself.
More grounded in your body.
More resourced in your nervous system.
And more empowered to move through life with clarity, compassion, and sovereignty.
The Retreat Center: Red Clover Ranch
Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin
The retreat center is located outside Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, a very small town located 20 miles south of Viroqua. The hills, valleys and lush foliage make the 4 hour drive from Minneapolis a worthwhile adventure!
Red Clover Ranch is a place where community, creativity, and nature weave together to form
lasting connections and collective transformation.
Honor your mind, body and spirit throughout our weekend together with:
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Nourishment: Choosing foods that fuel your energy and staying hydrated, while allowing for grace and balance.
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Movement: Engaging in physical activity that brings you joy rather than punishment, allowing your temple to stay strong and capable.
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Rest: Recognizing sleep and downtime as essential pillars of maintenance, not as rewards you have to "earn."
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Boundaries: Protecting your space and peace from external stressors and relationships that do not serve your well-being.
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Self-Compassion: Speaking to yourself with kindness and treating your mind as a sacred, peaceful sanctuary
Tentative Schedule
Thursday, April 29
5:00pm: Arrival Cocktail/Mocktail Hour with appetizers
6:00pm: Welcome Evening Dinner
7:00-8:30pm: Opening Circle & Yoga Nidra
Friday, April 30th
7:00-8:00am: Somatic Movement & Yoga
8:30am: Breakfast
10:00-11:30am: Nervous System Regulation
12:00pm: Lunch
*1:00-4:00pm: Free Time
4:00-5:30pm: The Power of Boundaries
6:00-7:00pm: Evening Meal
7:15-8:15pm: Yin & Restorative Yoga
Saturday, May 1st
7:00-8:00am: Somatic Movement & Yoga
8:30am: Breakfast
10:00-11:30am: Self-Leadership and Trust
12:00am: Lunch
*1:00-4:00pm: Free Time
4:00-5:30pm: Embodied Sovereignty
6:00-7:00pm: Evening Meal
Sunday, May 2nd
7:00-8:30am: Somatic Movement & Yoga
+ Closing Circle
9:00am: Departing Brunch
10:00: Checkout & Goodbyes
*Onsite and Area Activities:
Sauna, Hiking & Biking Trails, Hammock, Library, Board Games/Puzzles, Biodynamic Pond, Wildlife and Stargazing
Meals:
Seasonal Farm-to-table cuisine
Wonderstate Coffee and Rishi Tea
Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks available for purchase
"Every class reflected your passion for yoga and your commitment to helping others discover not only strength and flexibility, but also peace, mindfulness, and joy. You created an atmosphere where everyone felt welcome, supported, and capable. That is a rare gift, and I feel so fortunate to have learned from you"
~Previous Retreatant
Your Facilitator:
Nicole Lovald is the owner of Healing with Heart Psychotherapy and co-owner of Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center in Shorewood, Minnesota. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified life coach, reiki practitioner, and registered yoga teacher. She has been hosting retreats since she began teaching yoga in 2012.
With a lifelong passion for health and healing, Nicole believes deeply that everyone already holds the inner resources needed to heal and grow—sometimes they just need guidance in finding them.
Nicole blends traditional therapy with holistic practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, guided imagery, relaxation, energy healing, and mind-body techniques, always adapting her approach to what feels most supportive for each person she has the privilege to work with.
Nicole’s work is grounded in a compassionate, whole-person approach that nurtures mind, body, and spirit.
Weekend Investment
The prices below include lodging, meals, yoga classes and curriculum.
All cabin lodging features bedding,towels, heating and air conditioning, clothing storage and shared bathrooms. The bathrooms feature Ursa Major shampoo, conditioner and body wash.
CABINS:
Milkweed, WInterberry and Dogwood
with shared Bathhouse
Single Room - $1500
Shared Room - $1250 per person
BUNKHOUSE:
This is great for a group of 2-4 friends who want shared space for connection
with shared bathroom on first floor
4 twin beds, or 2 king beds in a shared room
Twin bed: $1200
King bed: $1350
Down Payment: $500 due at time of registration to save your spot.
Payment Plan Option: Pay $500 upfront and the remaining balance within 60 days of retreat.
Pay via Venmo: @Nicole-Lovald-1
or by check mailed to:
Healing with Heart Psychotherapy
6140 Lake Linden Dr.
Shorewood, MN 55331
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made 60 days in advance of the retreat. The down payment is nonrefundable.
Any cancellations within 60 days of the retreat will forfeit any/all payments made.