The Modrn Medicin Ayurvedic Retreat
Nourishing your mind
A balanced mind is considered to have predominant Sattvik qualities, characterized by clarity, calmness, and wisdom.
Mindful practices in this retreat:
- Achieving a blissful mental landscape through subconscious reprogramming
- Pranayama (breath)
- Connecting with nature
We also use intentional herbs, spices and nootropics in our morning herbal lattes that build cognitive health.
Cultivating a relationship with your body
Cultivating a loving relationship with yourself is one of the most powerful practices that Ayurveda offers.
Workshops to rejuvenate your body:
- Whipped ghee Ayurvedic facials
- Yoni steaming
- Abhyanga
- Kundalini yoga
Transform the way you care for, and connect with, your physical body.
Living with a centered soul
Ayurveda does not treat the body, mind, and soul as separate entities but as interconnected aspects of an individual's overall health. By addressing imbalances in one area, it naturally influences and heals the others. The holistic approach ensures that treatments are comprehensive, promoting harmony and well-being at all levels including our energetic bodies.
"A person who is in harmony with his/her inner self, natural rhythms, and external environment, is considered to be in perfect health according to Ayurveda."
Liberty Arising
Nestled in the serene expanse of the desert, Liberty Arising is a retreat space that offers a unique and transformative escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Immersed in the natural beauty of the arid landscape, the retreat is adorned with glistening crystals and wild sage flourishing throughout the property, enhancing the tranquil and healing atmosphere.
Guests can choose from a variety of accommodations, including shared rooms, private rooms, and camping options, each uniquely designed to blend harmoniously with the environment. Whether you seek the comfort of a private sanctuary or the communal experience of a shared space, every structure at Liberty Arising is thoughtfully crafted to provide a unique and rejuvenating experience, allowing you to reconnect with nature and your inner self.
Amenities:
- Pool
- Outdoor self care deck: sauna, hot tub and outdoor showers and bath
- 150+ year old meditation barn
- Shala soundscape
- Massage and bodywork services
- Miles of beautiful hiking trails
Your Retreat investment includes an all inclusive stay, an Ayurvedic cleansing kit upon arrival, 1:1 Ayurvedic counseling session and a 1:1 bodywork session of your choice.
Dinacharya - Retreat Routine
Hosts
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Violet St Ives
Violet is a 600-hour Ayurvedic Health Counselor, teacher, guide, kitchen witch and energetic spirit.
As one of your primary hosts, she will be co-creating the overall vision and experience of this retreat. She will also be educating about Ayurveda as a nutritive lifestyle, offering one on one Ayurvedic counseling, leading somatic movement, activating subconscious reprogramming and guiding your gentle cleanse exploration.
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Molly Behunin
Molly Behunin is a multifaceted artist and Ayurvedic guide dedicated to using the art and science of sound for healing. Her unique approach focuses on building a resilient nervous system and reprogramming thought patterns and behaviors that are not in alignment with your most embodied self. Molly's work integrates creative expression with ancient Ayurvedic principles, fostering profound personal transformation and well-being.
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Stacy Fuerte
Discover the transformative power of Ayurveda with Stacy, a certified Ayurveda facialist dedicated to restoring balance and radiance through the natural wisdom of plants. Learn personalized beauty rituals like the sacred yoni steam and create your own bespoke ghee moisturizer. Join Stacy in a journey to harmonize your body and spirit, unlocking timeless beauty and inner wellness.
Facilitators
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Chef Edna Carola Mawhinney
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Chef Edna will be serving a curated menu to help uplift and support mind body and spirit. With a degree from The Culinary Institute of America and their knowledge of reiki and herbalism they will guide your culinary nourishment for the duration of the retreat. We will enjoy a presentation of dishes from Chef at every meal and one live cooking demonstration where Chef will walk us through preparation of a dish. -
Seya Speake Pine
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Seya is a queer medicine person who is passionate about ancestry work, plant allys, poetry, social justice, and community. They have a decade of experience in Somatic Work: Transformational Breathwork, Quantum Hypnosis, and Reiki Mastery. They are an educator of mystery studies and facilitatorship.
They will be leading yoga, movement & somatic breathwork for our beloved group. -
Jungle Neptune
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Jungle Neptune will be offering shamanic intuitive massages. Their sessions combine ancient techniques with intuitive healing to re-center re-lease and re-member. Celebrate with them for a transformative experience that re-connects the tri-fecta of your being; mind, body, and spirit.
