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New Moon Form and Function Yoga Retreat + Star Gazing

May 6 - 9, 2027

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3 nights, 4 days

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12 person retreat

Highlights

  • Functional Yoga with Carl, an LYT trained yoga teacher

  • Neuroscience informed yoga practices

  • Intelligent movement practices designed to make you feel great at any age

  • Night Sky Star Gazing experience on the New Moon

  • Your hosts (Rima and Carl) have a combined 30+ years experience guiding yoga and functional movement

  • Villa located in the magical Mojave Desert

  • Close to Joshua Tree National Park

  • Saltwater pool, hot tub, cold plunge, outdoor shower

  • Indoor and outdoor yoga pavilion

  • Chef prepared meals

Details

This special yoga retreat unfolds in the serene and expansive beauty of the Mojave Desert, offering a powerful opportunity to reset and reconnect. Designed as a curated experience, the retreat blends structured, intelligently designed movement with spacious time for rest, reflection, and exploration. Each morning begins with a dynamic vinyasa practice complemented by meditation and breath work to awaken the body, sharpen focus, and build sustainable strength. Brunch follows, featuring freshly prepared meals that nourish and replenish after practice. Afternoons are intentionally open, inviting you to relax on site, hike among ancient boulders, or explore the vast desert landscape at your own pace. As the day softens into evening, yoga sessions and workshops focus on creating strong, balanced movement patterns that enhance core stability, joint mobility, and long term well being. Dinner is shared together, creating space for connection and community after a full day of practice and exploration. The experience closes each night under clear, star filled skies, where the stillness of the desert deepens the sense of renewal, balance, and lasting transformation cultivated throughout the retreat.

Accommodation

Primary Suite

2-person shared room

$1,800 USD / person

Double Occupancy

2-person shared room

$1,500 USD / person

Single Occupancy

Private room for 1

$2,000 USD total

Quad Occupancy

4-person shared room

$1,200 USD / person

Double Occupancy

2-person shared room

$1,500 USD / person

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Beautifully appointed six-bedroom villa with options for single, double or quad occupancy. Primary suite: large double occupancy with en-suite bath (1 room available) Double occupancy with shared bath (2 rooms available) Single occupancy with shared bath (1 room available) Quad occupancy with 2 single beds and a set of bunkbeds with shared bath (1 room available)

Meals

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Meals provided

Breakfast · Brunch · Dinner

Diets catered

Vegan · Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Dairy-free · Nut Allergy Friendly

Our highly vetted private chef will serve beautiful and nourishing meals that can be modified to accommodate most common dietary preferences including plant-based, vegetarian, omnivore and gluten free.

Schedule

Sample Schedule* The retreat begins on Thursday with arrival, an opening practice and introductions, followed by dinner. Friday includes morning and evening yoga, brunch, free time with an optional hike, dinner, and an evening of stargazing. Saturday follows a similar rhythm with morning yoga, brunch, free time with optional massages, an evening yoga session, dinner, and a relaxed fireside gathering with hot tub time. On Sunday, guests will enjoy a final morning yoga practice and breakfast before departing. * Subject to change

Testimonials

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A truly beautiful and magical experience. Rima is an exceptional person - she guided us through some excellent yoga sessions, we feasted on some delicious food, and spent our time in a wonderful cozy house. The desert spread out around us as we wandered outside, beckoning us to hike, wander, and explore. I loved spending a week with Rima - she has a gift connecting with people. I am eager to join another of her retreats! We laughed, told stories, stretched, and felt peace. A memorable experience, indeed.

Michaela T, USA

11 out of 10! My experience at Rima’s retreat was nothing short of outstanding. Rima is a truly seasoned and knowledgeable yogini; her decades of experience across a variety of lineages shine through in every session. She shares the Yoga Sutras with such grace and adaptability, making ancient wisdom feel relevant and applicable to the world today. What sets Rima apart is how highly relatable and fun she makes the entire experience - she is truly one of a kind. The retreat accommodations were brilliant, and having a personal chef prepare our meals was a luxurious and nourishing touch. The additional activities, including the sound bath and massage, were the perfect complement to the practice. I couldn't recommend this higher and am already looking forward to her next offering!

Justine M, USA

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What's Included

Twice daily yoga, movement and meditation classes

All meals including welcome dinner and departure day breakfast

Coffee, water, tea, NA beverages

Led Star Gazing Experience on-site

Villa Amenities: pool, hot tub, cold plunge

3 nights accommodations

Gift bags

Not Included

Airport transfers and/or flights

Travel Insurance

Alcohol

FAQs

Guest requirements

  • Some prior yoga experience is useful but absolutely not a requirement. All levels and ages (over 18) welcome

  • Bring an open mind and sense of curiosity

Cancellation policy

The remaining balance for the retreat is due 30 days prior to the start date. If this balance is paid earlier than these 30 days, you are eligible to cancel and receive a full refund of this remaining balance, provided you do so at least 30 days before the retreat begins.