REAL LIFE RETREAT LEADER SCHOOL
No fluff. Full transparency. The real info you need - delivered with love!
Join us, November 2026.
This is a high-touch, practical, and encouraging training rooted in my 15 years of retreat leader experience. It includes everything I wish I knew when I began in 2011 without a roadmap. This thorough training includes ample opportunity for students to ASK REAL-TIME QUESTIONS! This is often when breakthroughs and a-ha moments really happen.
In the Real Life Retreat Leader School, we dive deep - because beyond the checklists, logistics and marketing tips are the more nuanced skills that truly translate to sustainable retreat leadership without burnout. Such as: How to navigate sensitive conversations and scenarios that come up on retreats. Negotiating contracts. Why it is important to have clear policies and hold boundaries. How to carry the significant responsibility of retreat leadership while protecting your nervous system. There is no secret code to crack, or magic formula that will instantly sell out every offering, but rather a willingness to put in the time and work towards your goal.
If retreats were a quick and easy project, everyone would be offering them! But for those who decide it's worth the effort and investment of your time, they can open a whole new world of transformation for your community and success for your business. If you are ready to jump in with your head AND your heart, please join us.
INVESTMENT: $297
If you are brand new to the retreat leading world, this is such a good place to start. We will cover it all and welcome all of your questions!
Already leading retreats but could use some support? Join us to learn how to hone your process and cut back on wasted time and stress.
This is everything I wish I had known when I started out. I want to share it ALL with you. You don't have to go it alone!
I have organized and led about 60 retreats within North America, Central America, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean. This includes one-day retreats, weekend retreats and weeklong retreats. Though these can look very different on the surface, the planning process is remarkably similar. It can feel overwhelming at first but...it's just a matter of opening the gates to information, conversation, and a mentor who truly cares and wants to see you succeed - which is what we do here in The Real Life Retreat Leader School!
Once you have a step by step roadmap, things will feel a lot more manageable and you'll move forward with confidence! We will be diving into:
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YOUR VISION:
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What is your why?
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Who is your dream retreater?
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How do you build a community of folks who will attend?
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Define priorities for your retreat setting.
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Choose your ideal group size.
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Should you work solo or collab?
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How much lead time do you need?
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THE GROUNDWORK:
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Best times of year, off-season gems and more.
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How to choose a retreat center - know the most important questions to ask!
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Pros and cons of renting a space and self-hosting.
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Getting the contract details down - assessing risk and how to negotiate.
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How to price your retreat.
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Web site vs. landing page
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THE GRAND PLAN:
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Creating a well-flowing retreat schedule
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Theming for a deeper experience and lasting impact
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Strategies for inclusion and variety so everyone feels welcome (without overworking yourself!)
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Being a good guest in your host community
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Addressing concerns such as inclement weather or global events
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Insurance for you and your guests
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Crucial logistical support for your clients
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Liability waivers
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YOUR OUTREACH:
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The "need to know" list for potential guests.
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How to create retreat descriptions, posts and marketing emails that will lead to SIGN-UPS!
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Pre-sales, early bird specials, giveaways, flash sales? All of your incentive questions answered
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The secret sauce for staying the course
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Timetable for vital pre-retreat communication with your group
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How to nurture relationships, handle sensitive scenarios, and gain repeat customers!
What's included:
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fifty-page electronic manual plus appendix filled with email templates and sample documents (yours to keep)
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8 hours of live-stream group training sessions (all recorded and available to you for four months after the training)
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two 60-minute "open office" sessions with Checka. Pop in to ask any questions or bounce ideas around!
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20% off all one-on-one mentoring with Checka through December 2026
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priority email support
Schedule & Registration:
This training will take place within the Marvelous platform that I use for all of my online teaching. The platform uses Zoom integration so the format will feel familiar to most! There will be four livestream, interactive training Monday night sessions with recordings available for four months, PLUS two 60-minute open office sessions with Checka (to be scheduled by consensus within the cohort).
2026 MONDAY TRAINING SESSIONS:
November 2, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET
November 9, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET
November 16, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET
November 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ET
RECORDINGS OF ALL SESSIONS WILL BE POSTED IMMEDIATELY - NO PROBLEM IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT LIVE!
You will need to create a Marvelous account if you do not already have one. Once you have purchased the product, you will have access to live-stream sessions in the "Events" section and recordings in the "Lessons" section. Please register with an email address that you use actively, so I can reach you directly with your electronic manual and other training updates! Any questions? I would love to hear from you. Please reach out to me (Checka) at info@yogawayretreats.com.
INVESTMENT: $297
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