A Retreat for Moms Who Want to Feel Like Themselves Again

A 5-day retreat in southern Spain | 24–28 May 2026

This retreat is for moms.

Moms who love their kids deeply and feel overstimulated, touched-out, or on edge.
Moms who notice how quickly they snap, and how bad it feels afterward.
Moms who miss feeling present, playful, balanced and at ease in their own lives.

I created this retreat because I’ve been there.

There was a time when I was constantly overwhelmed and quick to rage with my kids. I thought something was wrong with me. What I eventually learned,through my own matrescence journey, my background in psychology and yoga therapy, and deep nervous system work, is that my reactions weren’t a personal failure. They were a nervous system doing its best under too much pressure.

When I learned how motherhood changes us at an identity and physiological level,and when I began using mind–body tools to actually support my nervous system, everything shifted. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But slowly, I found more space. More patience. More balance. More joy. More moments of genuine presence with my kids.

This retreat is an extension of that work.

It’s an invitation to step out of survival mode and into a space where your body can soften, your nervous system can settle, and you can remember who you are underneath the mental load, the caretaking, and the constant doing.

Sound interesting but want to know more? Contact me to chat!

Ready to Join?

Shared Room (2 people): €1,125

Private Room (limited availability): €1,300

Payment Plans Available- 3 Payments of €375 for a shared room.

What This Retreat Offers

Over five nourishing days in the mountains of Andalucía, we are going to slow things down.

This is not about fixing yourself or becoming a “better” mom.
It’s about being supported long enough for your system to reset, so presence and joy become more accessible again.

Together, we’ll move, breathe, rest, reflect, and spend time in both connection and quiet. Everything is optional. Nothing is rushed.

Expect:

  • Yoga therapy–based movement designed to support overstimulated nervous systems

  • Restorative practices that help your body actually rest (not just collapse)

  • Gentle education woven in around matrescence, identity, and regulation

  • Honest, grounding conversation with other moms who get it

  • Long, sun-soaked afternoons with no one needing anything from you

What’s Included

  • Twice-daily yoga therapy sessions (gentle movement, breathwork, deep rest)

  • Morning meditation and evening Yoga Nidra

  • 5 Days/ 4 nights

  • Two nourishing meals per day (brunch and dinner, Mediterranean-inspired with dietary accommodations)

  • Daily free time and access to five pools on the property

  • Optional add-ons such as massage and journaling guidance

This is a retreat in the truest sense of the word: spacious, supportive, and designed to restore your energy, clarity, and nervous system balance.

Your Stay

Accommodation options:

Payment plans are available, 3 Payments of €375 for shared room.

Sample Daily Flow

This is a general rhythm; timings may shift to best support the group.

  • 8:15–8:30 — Silent Morning Meditation

  • 8:30–10:00 — Grounding Yoga Therapy Practice

  • 10:00–11:00 — Brunch

  • 11:00–14:00 — Free Time / Massage / Journaling

  • Afternoon — Siesta, swimming, rest

  • Late Afternoon — Restorative Yoga

  • Evening — Dinner

  • Night — Yoga Nidra or Gentle Evening Practice

There is plenty of unscheduled time. Rest is not something you have to earn here.

Getting There

The nearest airport is Malaga (AGP). A group shuttle will be arranged to leave in the early afternoon on 24 May and return on 28 May after breakfast. Flights must align with group shuttle times.

Important Info

  • All levels welcome, no prior yoga experience needed

  • Open to women and nonbinary participants

  • Group size is intentionally small

  • Travel insurance is required

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancel before 24 March 2026 for a refund minus the €250 deposit

  • After 24 March, fees are non-refundable unless your spot is filled

Words from a Past Participant

“I knew it would be good under your leadership, but I learned more than I expected, rested so deeply, and met a beautiful group of women. I feel better equipped to maintain a healthier work-life balance. It exceeded my expectations.”
— J., 2019 Retreat Participant

Ready to Join Us?


If You’re Feeling the Pull

If part of you is craving space,to rest, to feel like yourself again, to experience more ease with your kids and in your own body,this retreat was created with you in mind.

Come be held.
Come soften your nervous system.
Come home to yourself.

Email emily@emilygoldyoga.com to reserve your spot or ask any questions.


Who This Retreat Is For

This retreat is for you if:

  • You’re a mom who feels overstimulated, touched-out, or chronically “on edge”

  • You notice yourself reacting faster than you want to with your kids,and feel guilt or grief about that

  • You’re curious about matrescence and how motherhood has changed you at an identity and nervous system level

  • You want practical, embodied tools to feel more regulated,balanced, present, and joyful,not just inspired

  • You’re craving rest that actually restores you, not just time away that leaves you depleted

  • You value depth, gentleness, and honesty over hustle, performance, or “doing it right”

  • You want to be in community with other moms who get it,without fixing, comparing, or pretending

You don’t need to be “at a breaking point” to come. You just need to feel the quiet pull toward more ease, more space, and more you.

Who This Retreat Is Not For

This retreat may not be the right fit if:

  • You’re looking for a packed schedule, intense physical practices, or a fitness-focused yoga experience

  • You want a retreat that’s about productivity, transformation hacks, or pushing past your limits

  • You’re not open to slowing down or spending time with yourself in silence and reflection

  • You’re expecting someone else to “fix” you rather than support your own process

  • You’re not in a season where you can prioritize rest, presence, and nervous system care

This is not a bootcamp. It’s not a reset-your-life-in-five-days experience. It’s slower, deeper, and more subtle,and that’s exactly the point.


Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need yoga experience to attend?

Not at all. All practices are accessible, gentle, and guided with care. This retreat is about nervous system support and embodiment,not flexibility or performance.

I’m exhausted and overwhelmed. Will this be too much for me?

This retreat was created for that place. Everything is optional, and rest is prioritized. You’re always invited to do less, not more.

Is this therapy or group processing?

No. While my background includes psychology and yoga therapy, this is not therapy and there is no pressure to share personal stories. Education and reflection are woven in gently, with clear boundaries and choice.

I feel nervous about leaving my kids. Is that normal?

Completely. Many moms feel this way. This retreat isn’t about escaping your life,it’s about being supported so you can return more resourced, regulated, and present. There will be plenty of other moms to talk about it (and who will totally get it) and you can check in with your family whenever you like!

What ages of moms is this for?

There’s no specific age range. Moms of babies, teens, adults and everything in between are welcome. Matrescence doesn’t end in the early years,it continues to evolve.

Will there be free time?

Yes,lots of it. Long stretches are intentionally left unscheduled for rest, swimming, naps, journaling, or doing absolutely nothing.

What’s the group size?

The group is intentionally small to create a sense of safety, connection, and spaciousness.

Can I come alone?

Yes,and many participants do. You’ll be warmly welcomed, and there’s no pressure to be social beyond what feels right for you.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. If cost is a consideration, reach out and we’ll find a way to make it more accessible.

What if I need to cancel?

You can cancel before 24 March 2026 for a refund minus the €250 deposit. After that date, payments are non-refundable unless your spot is filled.

Ready to Join?


We just loved the retreat Emily. I knew it would be good under your leadership but I learned much more that I had expected, rested so well in idyllic surroundings, met such a lovely group of ladies; all in all I feel better equipped to maintain a healthier work-life balance. Exceeded my expectations.
— J

Fees

Shared Room (2 people): €1,125/ Per Person
Private Room (limited availability): €1,300

Early Bird pricing (10% off if you book by 31 January 2026):

  • Shared Room: €1,012/Per Person

  • Private Room: €1,170

Please be aware of the cancellation policy. .

 When booking for Yoga Retreats with Emily Gold Yoga please note that we can only provide a full refund for cancellations made more than 60 days before the start date(less a 20% +BTW admin fee). For any other cancellations there will be no refunds or transfers unless your place can be filled from a waiting list in which case we will refund the fee (less a 20% +BTW admin fee). If the retreat is cancelled you will be offered either a cash refund or the option of being transferred into an alternative event.  Participants are required to purchase and show proof of travel insurance before attending all retreats. 

 

Sample Schedule

8::15-8:30 Silent Meditation

 8:30-10:00 Yoga for Stress

10-10:30 Breakfast

10:30-14:00 Free Time 

14:00-15:00 Lunch

15:00-17:00 Free Time (one day will include guided Hike)

17:00-19:00 Yoga for relaxation (Yin, Restorative)

19:00-20:00 Dinner

20:00-21:00 Yoga Nidra

 This schedule is a sample and is subject to change

Questions? Email me at emily@emilygoldyoga.com or click the button below.