7 Day Kundalini Yoga and Bodywork Wellness Retreat in Iowa

The retreat is almost entirely private—just you, the hosts, and their two dogs, Merlin and Lucy. You stay in a large private room with your own bathroom in The Thornton House, a historic home that operated as a bed and breakfast for 17 years. Mornings start with a hike up Mount Hosmer for river views, followed by a tailored Kundalini yoga class with gong immersion. After a homemade breakfast, you'll have time to explore town, get a bodywork session, or take an afternoon class like Soul Art or pranayama.

Michelle is a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master, and certified sound healer, and she does most of the bodywork and teaching herself. Curtis, a professional chef, handles the meals—locally sourced, organic, and made to fit your dietary needs. Evenings bring ceremonies like sacred cacao, sound immersions, and ecstatic dance. The schedule is flexible; you can opt out of anything.

The setting is charming: Lansing is a town of under 1,000 people, with boutiques, a variety store, and easy access to trails. The house sits two blocks from Mount Hosmer Park and four blocks from the river. It's a quiet, restorative week focused on slowing down, doing actual bodywork, and having time to think.

What's included

- 6 nights accommodation in a private queen room with private bathroom - 3 daily meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner (homemade, locally sourced) - Water, tea, and coffee throughout the day - Daily Kundalini yoga classes (1.5 hours each) - Daily meditation classes - Daily pranayama classes - Three 90-minute bodywork sessions (choose from massage, facial, chakra balance, thai massage) - Nature hikes with a trusted guide - Sacred cacao ceremony - Two evening sound immersions - Ecstatic dance class - Free biomat session - Luggage storage - WiFi connection

What's not included

- Sales tax of $35 on the taxable lodging portion and yoga classes - Flights costs - Travel insurance - Airport transfers (available for a fee) - Additional bodywork sessions or spa services - Readings (available for a fee) - Extra nights (available at reduced rate)