2026 RETREAT SERIES
Move with the Elements
Step away from your daily routine and join me for a series of seasonal retreats in Chicago, each inspired by one of the four classical elements. Move, breathe, rest, reflect, and reconnect with your purpose.
A year of intentional movement, transformation, and deep rest.
Agua: Flow in Your PurposeSat, Feb 07
Aire: Move with IntentionSat, May 02
Fuego: Fuel Your PassionSat, Aug 01
Tierra: Embrace ChangeSat, Nov 07
Each retreat is rooted in one of the transformative elements of yogic tradition.
The full-day retreats are hosted at the Irish American Heritage Center — a historic, light-filled space with high ceilings, wood accents, and plenty of room to breathe. Enjoy vegetarian Lebanese meals from Libanais and free on-site parking.
Book now and spread your ticket cost over several monthly payments!
What to Expect at Each Retreat
*There may be some changes to the schedule, but this will give you an idea of what to expect:
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10:00 AM — Arrival / Welcome / Continental Vegetarian Breakfast
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10:30 AM — Meditation / Breathwork
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11:30 AM — Active Flow / Movement Session
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12:30 PM — Vegetarian Lunch + Free Time
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1:30 PM — Themed Yoga Philosophy Workshop / Creative Session
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2:30 PM — Afternoon Session / Restorative Practice
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3:45 PM — Closing Circle
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4:00 PM — Retreat Ends
*Each retreat will include a special offering by a guest teacher. All sessions and workshops are optional and suitable for all ages, genders and levels of experience. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
What's included
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Refreshments upon arrival: Enjoy coffee, tea, fruit, pastries, non-dairy yogurts, and instant oatmeal cups.
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Lunch: A nourishing vegetarian Lebanese meal.
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Yoga equipment: We provide yoga mats (Liforme Classic), straps, blocks, bolsters, blankets, and eye pillows for on-site use only. If you liked a particular piece of equipment you used during the retreat, you can purchase it here!
Additionally, there’s FREE on-site parking and street parking available.
If you’re missing something or looking to upgrade your practice, check out the tools on my Resources page. You'll find recommendations that have significantly helped enhance my practice. I love using them, and I think you will too!
What to bring
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Water: Please bring water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
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Yoga props: If you prefer, feel free to bring your own yoga mat or any additional props you'd like to use instead of the ones provided.
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Attire: Dress in comfortable clothing and consider bringing extra layers, yoga socks, or a blanket for added warmth and comfort.
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Mindset: Come with an open heart and mind, ready to embrace the experience! This will be a day dedicated to wellness at the Irish American Heritage Center, featuring Lebanese food, an Afro-Latina instructor, and a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere for all.
About the Food
We'll start the retreat with coffee, tea, and light refreshments, including vegan options.
For lunch, we'll have a delicious, wholesome vegetarian meal featuring fresh, signature dishes from Libanais. Libanais is a Lebanese restaurant with more than 80 years of tradition serving authentic flavors and organic, high-quality ingredients.
About the Location
The retreat will take place at the Fifth Province Hall of the Irish American Heritage Center, a hidden gem in Chicago known for its elegant architecture and high ceilings that create the perfect atmosphere for renewal. Conveniently located right off the highway, the center offers free on-site and street parking. Between sessions, explore the center's library, museum, and art gallery, or take a peaceful stroll through the nearby park. The venue provides an ideal setting for a day of relaxation and self-care.
Meet the guest teachers
Joclyn Abreu
Is a passionate certified yoga instructor who has been on a transformative journey since she began practicing yoga in 2019. Living with asthma since the age of three, Joclyn faced significant challenges with intense physical activities, often finding herself in respiratory distress. However, yoga became her sanctuary, teaching her the powerful connection between mind and body through breath. This practice not only enhanced her physical endurance but also brought her mental clarity and emotional equilibrium. Joclyn will be leading a 75-minute active flow at the Winter Full-Day Yoga Retreat — Agua: Flow in Your Purpose, helping participants move with intention and connect to their purpose. This session will support inner clarity and alignment.
Shirley Montoya
Is a first-generation Latina facilitator of healing, licensed massage therapist, and the founder of SpiritScienceMedicine, a holistic wellness studio based in Humboldt Park, Chicago. With over a decade of experience in massage therapy, Pilates, postural restoration, and EFT Tapping, Shirley offers care that is intuitive, trauma-informed, and rooted in both clinical knowledge and ancestral wisdom. Her approach is body-centered and emotionally attuned, blending structural alignment with energy-awareness to support deep, lasting change. Shirley will be offering a restorative sound healing and tapping & self-massage session at the Spring Full-Day Yoga Retreat — Aire: Move with Intention, to help close the day in balance. This session will help participants feel grounded and restored.
Dr. Alyssa Perez, LAc, DACM, CPT
Is a licensed acupuncturist, certified Pilates teacher, and community wellness creator based in Chicago. Her work bridges Chinese medicine, movement, and cultural connection to make healing practices accessible, inclusive, and personal. Alyssa believes these wellness practices are a way to reconnect with ourselves and our communities. She is also the founder of Inner Sol Studio, a Latina owned wellness hub that brings together acupuncture, Pilates, and community offerings to reimagine what healing can look like when it’s rooted in culture, care, and connection.
Dr. Alyssa will be leading a Strong Pilates Flow combined with grounding acupuncture at the Summer Full-Day Yoga Retreat — Fuego: Fuel Your Passion, offering a full-body experience. This session will empower participants to ignite energy and nourish body and mind.
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DuShaun Branch Pollard
Has been practicing yoga for nearly 16 years and fell in love with it because it helped her find peace of mind while moving her body. DuShaun is dedicated to making yoga accessible to as many communities as possible. She believes that people need not only rest but also resistance; yoga provides a powerful way to balance ease and positive effort. She teaches with an emphasis on equity and trauma-informed practices, hosting classes in “non-traditional” settings across the city. DuShaun genuinely believes yoga is for everyone and shares this message throughout Chicago and beyond. DuShaun will be leading an Ishvara Pranidhana-inspired active flow at the Fall Full-Day Yoga Retreat — Tierra: Embrace Change, guiding participants through mindful movement, surrender, and intentional release. This session will help participants embrace change with ease and intention.
Make self-care a ritual, not a one-time event.
Dual Retreat Pass
300
Attend 2 seasonal retreats of your choice.
Only 10 passes available!
Select your retreats at checkout.
One-time transfer to a future retreat, if available.
Four Elements Journey Pass
400
Flow. Move. Fuel. Embrace. Just $100 per retreat.
Only 10 passes available!
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This is one of those experiences you'll look back on and say, "I really needed that!"
Meet the retreat leader
Hey! I'm Nathalys, founder of Sosiego LLC. My journey with yoga began as a transformative personal experience that inspired me to deepen my studies in anatomy, gentle yoga, and yoga philosophy. After years of assisting trauma survivors and promoting equity and inclusion, I've come to realize that there is a universal need for healing and for the practical tools required to achieve it. And so I provide personalized wellness programs designed to help bring serenity and balance into your life. My approach to wellness is holistic, integrating yoga training with a rich cultural perspective and effective teaching methodologies. My background includes 200-hour certified yoga training in vinyasa flow, specialized certification in breathwork and yoga nidra, and an international degree in modern languages and didactics. Join me in finding serenity — sosiego — wherever you are.
For Out-of-State and International Guests
I’m excited to welcome you to Chicago for the Full-Day Yoga Retreats! The city’s sunny charm makes it the perfect backdrop for a day of reflection and renewal. If you're traveling from out of state or internationally, you can fly into O’Hare International Airport (just 10 miles from the venue) or Midway International Airport (15 miles away).
There are great hotel options nearby, including the Holiday Inn O'Hare, SpringHill Suites, Hyatt Regency, and The Rose Hotel. If you prefer a cozier stay, consider Airbnbs in neighborhoods like Lincoln Square or Forest Glen.
After the retreat, I highly recommend exploring Chicago’s highlights: visit Millennium Park, check out the Art Institute, stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo, walk along the Riverwalk, or shop at the Magnificent Mile.
I can’t wait to see you there, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
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