Balance, Breathe, Blossom: A Half-Day Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat
Saturday August 2, 2025 | 9:00AM - 2PM
Crystal Creek Farm | Crystal Lake, Illinois
Join Ayurveda Vd. Swati Jadhav, a highly experienced and esteemed Ayurvedic physician, and Julia Jonson, a well-studied and respected yoga educator with years of experience, for a day of growth and rejuvenation.
Step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with your roots during a rejuvenating 5-hour retreat designed to restore harmony between body, mind, and the natural world. Inspired by ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and the healing power of yoga, this immersive experience invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover your innate connection to nature.
Yoga and Ayurveda are closely related systems that both originated in ancient India and are considered sister sciences. Ayurveda primarily serves as a holistic medical system focused on physical health, balance, and disease prevention through a combination of diet, herbs, lifestyle modifications, and detoxification. Yoga emphasizes spiritual and mental well-being through postures (asanas), breathwork (pranayama), meditation, ethical living, and other practices. Together, they provide a complementary system: Ayurveda prepares the body and mind for the deeper practices of Yoga. Dr. Swati and Julia will guide and support curious seekers through both!
This half-day experience will include yogic practices and principles, lessons on how to care for your well-being with Ayurveda, a nourishing plant-based meal, time in nature, and more. Arm yourself with the knowledge and wisdom of these ancient systems to navigate the modern world with Grace. Join us for an unforgettable, Divine, and peaceful experience.
Retreat Highlights:
- Rebalance your energy with personalized Ayurvedic insights
- Strengthen your bond with the natural world
- Learn Self-Care with Ayurveda and Yoga
- Nourish your body with a healing, Ayurvedic plant-based lunch
- Cultivate inner stillness and self-understanding through yogic principles
- Learn how to calm and center your mind and care for your well-being through yoga
Retreat Schedule
9-10am | Gentle and Simple Yoga & Pranayama Session with Julia
10-10:30am | Herbal Welcome & Ayurveda Mini-Talk with Swati
10:30-11:30am | Ayurveda Hands-On Experience
11:30am-12:30pm | Farm-to-Table Ayurvedic Brunch
12:30-1:30pm | Nature Walk, Journaling & Silent Reflection
1:30-2:30pm | Closing Circle & Farewell Ritual
Where We're Gathering
Crystal Creek Farm Venue
Crystal Creek Farm Venue is Northwest Chicago's premier rustic barn venue! Situated on 65 acres of rolling farmland overlooking two ponds, the barn tells a story of times past and has been a silent witness to the natural beauty that surrounds it. The owners are proud to have breathed new life into it, transforming it into a place of celebration and joy.
Bonus! Ayurvedic Lunch + Exclusive Wellness Gift Bag (valued at $250!)
In addition to our farm-to-table Ayurvedic brunch, each guest will receive a beautifully curated gift bag filled with:
- Ayurvedic self-care goodies
- Dosha-specific herbal teas
- Gift cards & special offers from local holistic and wellness businesses
- Affirmation card to carry the energy of the day with you
Join us for a soulful pause…
Connect your body, mind, and spirit with the wisdom of Ayurveda and the serenity of nature.
- Saturday August 2, 2025 | 9:00AM - 2PM
- Crystal Creek Farm | Crystal Lake, Illinois
- $250 through July 18; $300 thereafter.
- Beginners are welcome, and this day retreat is appropriate for all levels.
Limited spots available – Reserve your space today!
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