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Compassion Without Self Abandonment:
A Pneuma Women’s Day Retreat
Sunday, September 13 2026 | Starting at $175
Overview
Compassion Without Self Abandonment is a full day immersion designed to help you care deeply for others without disappearing in the process, reconnect with the part of yourself that deserves the same tenderness you give so freely, and practice what it looks like to be both generous and whole.
You are good at caring for people. That is not the problem. The problem is what it costs you when care becomes a reflex rather than a choice, when compassion quietly becomes self erasure, when you give so much that you stop noticing what you need. This retreat is an invitation to explore what it looks like to love well without losing yourself in the process.
Through embodied practices, creative reflection, and intentional community, we create space to examine the difference between genuine care and over giving, to develop the emotional maturity to hold others without carrying them, and to practice compassion that begins, rather than ends, with yourself.
At the heart of this retreat is belonging. This is a space for women to gather in shared presence, to be witnessed, supported, and held within a community that values authenticity and care. Through practicing together, we support one another's growth and deepen our connection to ourselves and each other.
We are intentionally keeping this retreat small, with a maximum of 20 participants. This allows for a more intimate, grounded experience where each person feels seen, supported, and able to fully drop in.
The size of the group is a key part of how we create depth, safety, and meaningful connection throughout the day.
Throughout the day, you will be guided through a thoughtfully curated flow of experiences, including yoga, breathwork, sound healing, a cacao ceremony, reflective workshop practices, and a closing movement and dance integration.
Each element is designed to support nervous system balance, self-awareness, and the clarity needed to plant seeds with intention.
This retreat is about remembering that you cannot pour from a place you have never allowed yourself to fill.
Pneuma women's retreats are inclusive experiences. All who identify with or feel drawn to feminine-centered spaces, practices, and themes are welcome.
You will leave feeling clear, grounded, and more attuned to your inner compass, with a beautifully designed retreat workbook to support continued reflection and integration in the days that follow.
No prior experience with yoga, breathwork, or meditation is required. Come exactly as you are.
We cannot wait to hold this space and build this community with you.
September 13, 2026
Compassion Without Self Abandonment is a full day immersion designed for the women who give and forget themselves. Through embodied practices, creative reflection, and intentional community, we create space to explore what it looks like to care for others without disappearing in the process.
$222 + tax
What to Expect
This guided day retreat moves through yoga, breathwork, sound healing, reflective workshop time, cacao, and a closing ceremony. The day is intentionally paced to give you space to settle in, connect, and stay with your own process without feeling rushed.
❋ Intentional StructureThe day unfolds with a balance of guidance and space. You’ll move between facilitated practices and time for reflection, allowing insights to land in their own time. There’s a natural rhythm that supports you without feeling rigid or over-scheduled.
❋ Collaborative EnergyThere’s something powerful about doing this work alongside others. Shared practices create a sense of being held in the room, where your own experience deepens through presence, honesty, and connection.
❋ Expert FacilitationYou’ll be guided by facilitators who create a supportive container while leaving room for your own inner direction. Each offering is held with care, so you can explore what’s coming up without pressure or expectation.
❋ A Supportive SpaceThe environment is warm, grounded, and welcoming. You can arrive as you are, move at your own pace, and engage in the ways that feel most true for you throughout the day.
We invite you to pause, breathe, connect with others, and return to yourself.
Date & Time
Sunday September 13, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Location
TBD
Salt Lake Valley
Schedule
As everyone arrives, we take time to land, settle into the space, and ease into the day. This part of the retreat is about arriving fully, connecting gently with those around you, and letting the pace begin to slow. The journey begins here.
Check-In
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Opening Ceremony
10:00 am – 10:45 am
Yoga Practice
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Breathwork Session
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Soundbath
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch Break
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Workshop
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cacao Closing Ceremony
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dance Party
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Our Commitment to Community
At Pneuma, we believe healing grows stronger when it's shared. As part of our 2|2|2 commitment, each retreat gives back in three ways:
For this gathering, that includes gifting one retreat ticket to someone in need, donating a portion of event proceeds to aligned charities, and offering ongoing community support beyond the day itself.
If you are in a season where this retreat is calling to you but the cost is a barrier, we invite you to apply for a gifted spot at the link below.
Good to Know
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This retreat is for anyone drawn to feminine-centered spaces seeking clarity, intention, and community. It's for women navigating transitions and beginnings. You don't need any prior experience with yoga, breathwork, or meditation, just a willingness to show up and be present.
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This SOMA breathwork practice is gentle and guided, designed to support regulation, release, and opening. We create a safe container and offer modifications so everyone can participate in a way that feels supportive. If you've never done breathwork before, you'll be fully supported.
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We incorporate ritual elements like cacao ceremony and mindfulness practices, but this retreat isn't affiliated with any religion or spiritual tradition. We create space that honors many paths and welcomes all who feel called to self-connection and growth.
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A yoga mat (we can provide one if you don’t have one)
A water bottle
Comfortable clothes you can move and relax in
Any personal items you may want to feel supported for a 6-hour retreat (layers, journal, snacks, pillow, etc.)
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We offer gifted spots for each retreat. If cost is a barrier but this retreat is calling to you, please apply through our application form. Access to healing and community shouldn't be limited by finances.
We also offer access to weekly reflection circles with a purchase of our workbook. Check out the workbooks page on our website.
What’s Included
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A thoughtfully curated sequence of embodied experiences designed to support presence and connection. The day includes vinyasa yoga, breathwork, and sound healing, each offered in a way that invites listening rather than pushing and supports both physical and emotional integration.
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A guided workbook you’ll use during the retreat and take home with you. Through prompts and space for reflection, it supports clarity around what you’re carrying, what feels ready to shift, and what you want to tend over the next 30 days.
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Time and space to connect with other women who are also navigating healing, growth, and transition. Shared experience, conversation, and quiet moments together create a sense of belonging without pressure to perform or overshare.
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A small collection of intentional items to support your experience during the retreat and beyond. Practical, comforting, and a little bit special, designed to feel useful and meaningful while still leaving room for surprise.
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A catered light lunch will be provided, along with tea available throughout the day. Simple, nourishing offerings designed to support grounding, ease, and presence as you move through the experience.