THE WILD EXHALE RETREAT
A Transformational Retreat for Women Who Are Ready to Reconnect With Themselves
Because you've been holding your breath long enough.
February 18-21, 2027 | 4 Days, 3 Nights at Blisstopia Retreats | Peoria, Arizona
Energy Investment:
Quad room donation (4 guests in 4 beds) $1700
Double room donation (2 guests in 2 beds) $2000
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Save $111 - reserve your spot before August 31st, 2026
Most women don't arrive at a place like this because they've given up.
They arrive because they've been showing up, relentlessly, faithfully, beautifully, for everyone and everything else. Their families. Their careers. Their communities. The endless list of things that needed them.
They got very good at carrying.
And somewhere in the middle of all that carrying, they stopped making space for themselves. Not because they wanted to. Not because they stopped mattering. Life just kept moving, and they kept moving with it until the distance between who they are and how they're living quietly became too wide to ignore.
The Wild Exhale was built for that woman.
Not to fix her. Not to rebuild her from scratch. But to give her four uninterrupted days to set everything down, breathe all the way out, and remember who she is beneath all the roles she holds so well.
Four days. A small circle of women. The Sonoran Desert.
Over four days at a private desert sanctuary outside Peoria, Arizona, you will move your body in ways that feel like coming home. You'll sit in stillness during sound healing sessions with crystal singing bowls and tuning forks. You'll share meals, meaningful conversation, and the particular kind of honesty that only happens when women give each other real space.
Mornings will be quiet and intentional. Evenings will be warm and unhurried. Somewhere in between, you'll start to hear yourself again
What To Expect
Thursday: Arrive & Exhale Settle in. Set everything down.
● Arrive at Blisstopia, unpack, and receive your welcome gift
● Opening circle over warm botanical tea. Meet your sisters and set your intentions for the weekend
● Ayurvedic-Chef-prepared welcome dinner
● Evening breathwork and sound bath under the Arizona stars
● Campfire connection to close the night
Friday: Move, Nourish & Connect Wake your body up. Feed it well. Go inward.
● Morning yoga to clear the noise and build inner calm
● Nutrition workshop. Eating for strength, energy, and longevity
● Cook-together lunch experience. Bring the workshop straight to the kitchen
● Heather's signature What If You Gave Yourself a Year? workshop
● Afternoon recovery & self-care : pool, sauna, hot tub, labyrinth, optional add-on sessions
● Ceremonial cacao, breathwork, and therapeutic sound bath to release what you've been carrying
● Evening campfire under the stars
Saturday: Listen & Transform The crown jewel. The day you came for.
● Morning breathwork and meridian tapping to prepare mind and body
● The Wild Exhale Desert Hike : a structured, unhurried 5-hour moving meditation through Sunrise Mountain trails, guided by reflection prompts and restorative silence. (The Still Path alternative available for those with physical limitations)
● Afternoon recovery & self-care : pool, sauna, hot tub, labyrinth, optional add-on sessions
● Integration circle : map out how to carry this exhale home
● Celebration dinner with your sisterhood
● Sound bath under the desert stars followed by fire ceremony
Sunday: Return Home Different Gentle, intentional, and yours.
● Morning gratitude yoga
● Final breakfast together
● Closing circle : reflections, intentions, and the commitment you're taking home with you
● Departure 10-11:00 AM
There is no performance here. No requirement to be the most flexible woman in the room, to have your life figured out, or to show up as anything other than exactly who you are right now.
This is not a place for more doing. It's a place for finally being.
The Philosophy
Inspired by her book What If You Gave Yourself a Year? by retreat facilitator Heather Monthie, PhD,
The Wild Exhale is built on a single, inconvenient truth: meaningful transformation doesn't happen in a weekend of hustle. It happens in moments of genuine stillness when you stop rushing long enough to let something real catch up to you. You don't need to become someone new. You just need enough time and space to remember who you already are. It is not necessary to read the book prior to attending this transformational retreat.
Whether you’re stepping onto your path of intuition for the first time or expanding your mastery as a healer or lightworker, this retreat will meet you exactly where you are—guiding you gently back to the luminous truth that you are, and have always been, lit within.
About Heather Monthie, PhD
Heather Monthie has spent nearly three decades helping people of all ages and backgrounds achieve real, lasting personal and professional success. Her career began in education, working directly with people in the trenches of a life transformation, helping them reimagine what was possible and build the skills and confidence to get there. Over time, that work expanded into something bigger: the whole person. The body. The mindset. The life.
Today she is a yoga teacher, certified personal trainer, mindfulness coach, nutrition coach, sound healer, and energy practitioner and the founder of Operation Fit AF 365 Days Body Transformation Challenge and Yoga by Heather. She is also the author of What If You Gave Yourself a Year?, the book that inspired this retreat and the philosophy behind everything she teaches.
Who This Retreat Is For
TThis retreat is for the woman who has spent years being good at life and is quietly running on empty because of it.
She's not someone who gave up on herself. She's someone who kept every commitment except the ones she made to herself. She shows up. She delivers. She holds it together. And she's tired in a way that a good night's sleep stopped fixing a long time ago.
She probably looks fine from the outside. She is fine. She just knows there's a version of herself she hasn't had access to in a while, and she's ready to find her way back.
She's not coming here to be transformed by the weekend. She's coming because she finally understands that real change requires real rest and she's ready to stop treating herself like the last thing on the list.
This retreat is for you if:
● You're chronically last on your own priority list
● You've tried the quick fixes and you're done with starting over
● Your body is asking for movement that restores instead of depletes
● You want real conversation with women who actually get it
● You're ready to stop rushing through life
This retreat is not for you if:
● You're looking for a party or a passive spa weekend
● You're not open to honest reflection and genuine community
● You're not ready to be fully present with yourself or the women around you
Honoring Your Schedule
Because your time is precious, we have intentionally structured this journey to honor your schedule, meaning your first and last days are gentle, half-day transitions designed to ease you into and out of the experience without rush or stress :
● Thursday (The Arrival): We begin in the late afternoon with a 3:00 PM check-in, allowing you plenty of time to travel, arrive without stress, and unwind before our first collective evening circle.
● Friday & Saturday (The Immersions): Two full, deeply unhurried days dedicated entirely to your movement, your silence, your nourishment, and your breakthroughs.
● Sunday (The Return): A powerful morning session to seal your commitments, wrapping up by 10 AM so you can return home in daylight, completely ready to step into your next chapter.
Retreat Investment
Includes accommodations, all meals, workshops, movement sessions, healing experiences, and all retreat activities. You spend so much time investing in everyone else. This weekend is for you.
Quad Occupancy –
$1700
Double Occupancy – $2000
EARLY BIRD SAVINGS: Save $111 - reserve your spot before August 31st, 2026
Menu
All meals are deliciously and carefully prepared with seasonality of the foods in mind. Meals are nourishing & Ayurvedic prepared with high density value.
Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options available.
Schedule
🌿 THURSDAY — ARRIVAL + WELCOME
3:00 PM — Check-In + Settle In/Individual Intention
Welcome/gift bag, choose rooms, explore the property, unwind, and ground into the space.
5:00 PM — Sacred Opening Circle
• Group introductions
• Intention setting
• “Who Am I?” identity exercise
• Presence and Expectations
6:00 PM — Dinner
7:15 PM — Meet Your Divine Team + Soul Star Activation(with reiki)
Guided meditation + group Reiki/sound healing
Connect with your spirit guides, higher self, and “Divine team”
Activate your Soul Star chakra and remember your intuitive channels
8:15 Evening wind-down & quiet reflection
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🔮 FRIDAY — CLEAR/RELEASE + ACTIVATE
7:00AM — Coffee Breathwork with Mark
9:00 AM — Morning GAIA Routine Acronym / Mindful Movement
Gentle embodied movement to awaken intuition through the body
10:15 AM — Breathwork Releasement with Mark
Deep mind/body/spirit release + clearing breathwork
12:00 PM — Lunch
1:15 PM — Intuition Classroom + “Clair” Discovery with Emily
• Understanding intuition + psychic gifts
• Discover your dominant “Clair” (clairvoyance, clairsentience, clairaudience, etc.)
• Guided meditation to explore intuition
3:00 PM — Kundalini Yoga with Lana
Awaken dormant energy and expand consciousness
4:30 PM — Free Time / Pool / Sauna / Journaling / Rest
5:45/6 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Fire Ceremony + Open Sharing Circle
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🌄 SATURDAY — INTUITIVE EXPLORATION + EARTH CONNECTION
Jerome Excursion Day
Morning departure (time?)
Nature Hike + Intuition Practice
Intuition practice immersed in nature
12:00 PM — Lunch in Jerome (not provided)
Explore Jerome at your own pace:
• Shopping
• Art galleries
• Historic sites
Return to retreat center late afternoon
5:45/6 PM — Dinner
7:00 PM — Closing Ceremony
Final group sacred circle
Take-aways & gratitude Integration
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🌸 SUNDAY — INTEGRATION + GOODBYES
8:45 AM — Optional GAIA / Mindful Movement
10:00 AM — Official Retreat Check-Out and Goodbyes
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✨ OPTIONAL EXTENSION NIGHTS (Before retreat or SUNDAY–MONDAY)
For guests choosing to stay:
• No formal itinerary/No meals provided
• Free to explore Arizona
• Rest, pool, sauna, journaling
Final check-out Monday at 10:00 AM
Retreat FAQ’s
Is this retreat suitable for beginners in martial arts or yoga?
Yes. All martial arts and yoga sessions are beginner-friendly and scaled to your fitness level. You do not need prior experience in BJJ, boxing, or yoga—just a willingness to participate and learn.
What if I have injuries or physical limitations?
You’ll be invited to share injuries or concerns in advance. Modifications will be offered in all physical sessions, and you are encouraged to listen to your body and opt out of any exercise that does not feel safe.
What is the food like?
Meals are high-protein, whole-food based, with options for gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and vegan at every meal. Think eggs, turkey sausage, oats, power bowls, grilled proteins, roasted vegetables, and hearty but clean dinners.
Can you accommodate special diets?
Yes—most dietary needs can be accommodated with at least 7 days’ notice (e.g., vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free). You’ll fill out a brief intake form after registering.
How many men will be in the group?
This is an intimate retreat, typically 10–14 men, to ensure plenty of personal attention and a safe container for group work.
What is the accommodation like?
You’ll stay in shared rooms at Blisstopia Retreats, a private desert villa with views, pool, hot tub, and cozy communal spaces for connection and rest. All beds are very comfortable and rooms are spacious
What is your cancellation policy?
RETREATS:
Deposit
• 100% deposit refund for cancellation 60+ days before the retreat start date.
• 50% deposit refund for cancellation 31-59 days before the retreat start date.
• 0% deposit refund for cancellation 0-30 days before the retreat start date.
Remaining Balance
• The remaining balance is due 30 days before the retreat start date.
• If paid at the time of booking, a full refund of the remaining balance is available up to 31 days before your retreat start date less the deposit.
• If you cancel 0-30 days before your retreat start date, there is NO refund.
How do I get there?
Blisstopia Retreats is located in Peoria, Arizona, about 35 minutes northwest of Phoenix. The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX); rideshare and car rentals are available. Exact address and arrival details are provided upon registration.
What should I bring with me?
1 | Comfortable Clothes
Comfy clothes are an absolute must-have during retreats. This is not a time for fancy outfits, it’s a time for feeling comfortable on the outside so you can focus on growing on the inside. With that, think of yoga pants, loungewear, flip flops, t-shirts, a sweatshirt or two, and, depending on the season, a cozy cardi or light jacket to keep you warm on cool mornings or star gazing evenings.
2 | Comfortable Walking/Hiking Shoes
Similar to your clothing planning, comfort is key in footwear. Leave those high heels at home and instead bring your favorite walking shoes.
3 | Water Bottle
You always want to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated can up your energy and keep your head clear.
4 | Book
Time to turn off the phone and other digital devices and dig into a good book during free time. At the moment I am reading the Yamas & Niyamas, perfect for setting the right mindset for the retreat.
5 | Journal and Pens
Retreats & YTT trainings are the perfect opportunity for reflection, and having a guided journal is a great way to go. Colorful pens just make me happy. When I sit down to journal or write a list in my planner, somehow my day is a little brighter if I am using a colorful pen. I always have 3 or 4 colored pens in my purse plus a highlighter. Why not brighten up the world a little?
6 | Swimsuit
Enjoy the swimming pool & hot tub, and our infrared sauna for detoxing
7 | Weather appropriate outerwear
Just make sure to pack plenty of comfortable light clothes, a light jacket, and a sweater or sweatshirt or 2
8 | Open Mind & Open Heart
Our retreat center is all about connections…. Connecting with mind, body, and spirit. You can expect personal growth and reflection. Sometimes you are asked to stretch your mind, (or even decide to stretch on your own) in a direction that feels uncomfortable, like an edge. Just remember that knowing our edges and understanding where they are is important for growth. Just bring an open mind & open heart, and you may surprise yourself!
When is check-in?
Between 3-5 pm on the 1st day of your retreat.
When is check-out?
10 am on the final day
*For more commonly asked questions, please check our FAQ.
What additional activities are available?
Private 1 to 1 sessions
1. Massage therapy - 1 hour = $135 (We bring in an outside partner - fantastic pro) must be pre-scheduled & prepaid a minimum of 14 days before event day.
2. Healing touch (Reiki) - 1 hour = $150 w/Lana
3. Chakra reading - 20 mins = $50 w/Lana
4. Oracle card reading – 20 mins = $50 w/Lana
5. Past life regression - 1 hour = $150 w/Lana
6. Wimhoff Breathwork & cold plunge - 60 mins = $150 w/Mark
7. Self-defense/fitness workout - 60 mins = $100 w/Mark
8. Nutrition, Cleanse & Detox Consult – 60 mins = $100 w/Mark
*Gratuity is not included and is very much appreciated
* NOTE: Menu, 1 to 1 private sessions, and schedule are subject to change based on availability and or weather conditions.
