Women's Yoga & Song Weekend at Stinson Beach

The weekend runs Friday to Sunday at Stinson Beach, on the coast just north of San Francisco. Julianne Aiello leads the yoga, and Kayla is named as a second teacher on the retreat page. Between them they run the morning practices, the afternoon sessions and the song circles.

Mornings are the structured part of the day. Guided meditation at 7:30 am, then a flow class. The movement is described as liberating and intuitive — you are encouraged to breathe and move at your own pace rather than hit a set sequence. Silence is held until 9:30 am for those who want it, which gives the early hours a quiet, unhurried feel.

Afternoons are lighter. There is usually a second class, often restorative, plus options like Barre, partner yoga, dance or reiki. The rest of the afternoon is spent by the river. Late afternoon brings a song circle, and after dinner there are campfire songs and time under the stars.

What separates this from a standard yoga weekend is the singing. Music and chanting run through the whole retreat, and past guests name it as one of their favourite parts. The other difference is the group itself: this is a women-only retreat, and the reviews repeatedly mention how quickly the group connects. One guest wrote that most of them were strangers at the start and became an inclusive circle of friends by the end.

Julianne has been running Outdoor Yoga SF for around five years, teaching beach classes in San Francisco and leading international retreats in Costa Rica. Guests who have travelled with her twice describe her as a fantastic instructor and leader, and note that the retreats mix yoga with Barre, partner yoga, dance, reiki and sessions on foundational poses, plus optional extras like a somatic overview, tapping or hypnotherapy.

What's included

- 3-day women's yoga and song retreat at Stinson Beach - Daily guided meditation and yoga classes - Afternoon restorative and movement sessions - Late afternoon song circles and campfire singing - Meals during the retreat - Time by the river and under the stars

What's not included

- Travel to and from Stinson Beach - Travel insurance - Personal expenses - Optional extras such as somatic work, tapping or hypnotherapy sessions