Private Beginner's Yoga Coaching Retreat in the Blue Ridge Foothills

This retreat is the antidote to the intimidating yoga studio. Instead of a crowded class where you're worried about doing it wrong, you get six private coaching sessions spread over four days, each one tailored specifically to your experience level and goals. Argentina teaches the fundamentals from the ground up—breathing techniques (pranayama), safe alignment in foundational poses, meditation, and relaxation practices—so by the end you'll not only have done yoga, you'll actually understand it and feel confident practicing on your own.

The setting is a private, cozy two-bedroom cabin in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It's countryside quiet, within easy reach of the Tryon International Equestrian Center, local hiking trails, and award-winning wineries. The slower pace is part of the point; you're here to step away from screens and noise and give yoga your full attention.

Your host is Argentina, a 500-hour experienced yoga teacher who started practicing at 15 when she moved from the Dominican Republic to the US. Yoga became her anchor through the anxiety of adjusting to a new life, and that's the spirit she brings to teaching—practical, welcoming, and meeting you exactly where you are. She's also a specialist in Yoga Nidra, so you'll get deep rest work that most beginner courses skip.

Each day follows a gentle rhythm: a morning coaching session, a leisurely breakfast, free time or an optional add-on (hike, massage, sound bath, winery tour), a second afternoon session, and a relaxed evening. Because the retreat is for one to three guests, the itinerary flexes around your energy and interests. The base package includes six sessions, all breakfasts and lunches, and the cabin; everything else is optional and arranged as you like.

What's included

- 3 nights of private accommodation in a 2-bedroom cabin - Daily breakfast and lunch - Self-serve coffee, tea, and water throughout the day - 6 private yoga coaching sessions (The Complete Beginner's Yoga Immersion) - Personalized retreat curriculum tailored to your goals and pace - Individualized instruction and hands-on guidance - Customized home practice plan to continue after the retreat - Wifi and parking at the cabin

What's not included

- Flights costs - Ground transportation to/from the retreat cabin - Travel insurance - Additional treatments (massage, Reiki, etc.) - Additional activities not included in the itinerary - Dinners (unless noted)