4 Day Coastal Wellness & Energy Healing Retreat for Women in Ocean City, NJ

The Brighter Spirit retreat is built around a simple idea: your body, mind, and spirit all need attention. That's why instead of one instructor covering everything, three specialists each take a pillar. Kirsten, founder of Hanu Yoga, guides the body work—conscious movement, yoga, and practices to release physical tension. Dawn, a licensed psychotherapist, handles the mind—leading sessions on emotional processing, self-inquiry, and reframing old thought patterns. Melina Fuhrmann, founder of SpiritFlow Sedona and a Brennan Healing Science practitioner, anchors the spirit side with Reiki, 432 Hz crystal singing bowl sound baths, and energy awareness work. Together, they create a full week that moves from grounding in the body to clarity in the mind to a sense of expanded energy.

You won't be tied to a chair all day. The schedule flows between three settings: the historic warmth of The Scarborough Inn, where you sleep and eat; a dedicated retreat studio about a 5-10 minute walk away, where workshops and circles happen; and the beach, just two blocks off, where you'll do sunrise meditations, barefoot walking, and even a sand labyrinth walk. The early October timing means the beach is peaceful and uncrowded, which makes the whole experience feel slower and more spacious.

What makes this retreat different is the level of care. Melina, who has a decade of experience and clients from over 70 countries, brings her Brennan Healing Science training, a rigorous energy healing modality. She's joined by Kirsten and Dawn, so you get three different perspectives and skill sets rather than one person trying to do it all. The group is kept intentionally small, and the schedule includes free time to rest or explore—you're not rushed from activity to activity.

This is a retreat for women of all ages and fitness levels. You don't need any experience with yoga, meditation, or energy work—just a willingness to participate. The focus is on rest, release, and reconnection, not on pushing yourself to a new fitness level. You'll leave with a manual, a curated tote bag, and practical tools for breathwork, somatic movement, and energy awareness that you can use long after the beach is behind you.

What's included

- 3 nights accommodation at The Scarborough Inn - 3 daily delicious and nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) - Daily meditation classes - Daily yoga classes - Specialized workshops (energy healing, breathwork, sound baths) - Excursions (beach meditations, sand labyrinth walk) - Course manual - Pre and post retreat support from the team - Parking - Welcome tote bag with wellness gifts (when booking through the retreat's official site)

What's not included

- Airport transfers - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Visa fees - Additional treatments - Additional activities not included in the itinerary