Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Anne Budgell

This afternoon wellness retreat on Bowen Island, British Columbia, is a gentle day of pause for anyone who wants to rest, settle the nervous system and take stock. Led by yoga, meditation and breathwork teacher Carolyn Anne Budgell at Nectar Yoga Retreat, it blends hatha and restorative yoga, breathwork, guided meditation, nature walks and reflective writing in one unhurried afternoon.

It suits people who are tired, stretched thin or simply ready for a reset, and who prefer a soft pace over an intensive practice.

What to Expect

The retreat runs from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM, five hours that move between movement, stillness and conversation. The stated aim is to help you care for your nervous system and your heart, and to leave feeling clearer, calmer and more whole.

The afternoon includes:

- Gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga. Practices meant to nourish the body and support a full-system reset, in a quiet natural setting.
- Breathwork for clarity and calm. Simple breathing techniques for releasing tension and reconnecting with inner stillness.
- Guided meditation and mindful nature walks. Time to settle into the present moment, with walking practices that invite spaciousness and ease.
- Reflective writing, group sharing and intention setting. Journaling and group reflection, ending with clear, supportive intentions to carry forward.
- Self-myofascial release. Body-based tension relief using a lacrosse ball, an optional practice for tight areas.

Part of the invitation is to find new reasons to celebrate yourself and everything you have grown through.

About Carolyn Anne Budgell

Carolyn Anne Budgell is a meditation and mindfulness teacher, breathwork facilitator, retreat leader and coach. She works with individuals, teachers and organizations, using mindfulness, breathwork, meditation and embodied practice to build resilience, presence and nervous system awareness, and to help people meet stress and reconnect with themselves in practical ways.

Her path began with yoga. She left home at sixteen and eventually settled in Whistler, where she practiced yoga alongside snowboarding, skateboarding and trail running. After nearly a decade of practice she completed her first 200-hour teacher training in 2008. In those same years she finished a co-op Bachelor of Arts at Simon Fraser University and worked for Environment Canada and the BC Wildlife Federation.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Nectar Yoga Retreat Center on Bowen Island, British Columbia, in a serene natural landscape that shapes both the yoga sessions and the mindful walks.

Before You Go

The sessions are described as gentle and restorative, and no prerequisite level is stated. The afternoon includes the yoga sessions, breathwork instruction, guided meditations, mindful nature walks, reflective writing and group sharing, intention setting, and the self-myofascial release practice with a lacrosse ball.