Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Anne Budgell

The Afternoon Reset Retreat is a five-hour wellness day retreat at Nectar Yoga Retreat on Bowen Island, British Columbia, led by yoga, breathwork and meditation teacher Carolyn Anne Budgell. It brings together gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga, breathwork, guided meditation and reflective writing. It is for anyone who wants an unhurried afternoon to rest, settle the nervous system and take stock, with no prior experience needed.

What to Expect

The afternoon runs from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM and is built around permission to pause. Carolyn guides a sequence of practices meant to help you leave feeling clearer, calmer and more whole.

- Gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga. Slow, supportive sessions that nourish the body and support a full-system reset, set in a quiet natural landscape.
- Breathwork. Simple breathing techniques for releasing tension, settling the nervous system and reconnecting with stillness.
- Guided meditation and nature walks. Meditations and mindful walking practice that make room for spaciousness and ease.
- Reflective writing, group sharing and intention setting. Journaling and group reflection lead into clear, supportive intentions for what comes next.
- Self-myofascial release. A body-based segment using a lacrosse ball for massage, to let go of stored tension and restore ease.

There is also space to acknowledge how far you have come and to find new reasons to celebrate yourself.

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, drawing on mindfulness, breathwork, meditation and embodied practice to build resilience, presence and nervous system awareness. Her aim is practical: helping people meet stress and reconnect with themselves.

Her path began in yoga. She left home at sixteen and eventually settled in Whistler, British Columbia, where she practised 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, in a serene natural setting. Both the yoga and the walking practices make use of the surroundings, so the afternoon has the feel of a short retreat rather than a studio class.

Before You Go

All levels are welcome. The program centres on gentle hatha and restorative practice, and the breathwork and meditation do not depend on any previous experience. The retreat is taught in English.

The day includes the yoga sessions, breathwork instruction, guided meditations and nature walks, reflective writing and group sharing, intention-setting practice and the self-myofascial release segment.