Burnout Recovery & Retreat Preparation

Introduction:
Find a quiet, comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions. Take a deep breath in… and out. Allow yourself to arrive in this moment, leaving behind the busyness of your day.

Breath Awareness:
Begin by bringing your awareness to your breath. Without forcing it, simply notice the rhythm. Inhale deeply through your nose, filling your lungs… and slowly exhale through your mouth.

Let’s do this together:
Breathe in for a count of four… hold for four… and exhale for four.
One more time—inhale… hold… and exhale.

With each breath, feel yourself settling deeper into relaxation. Imagine your body softening, as if tension is melting away like mist in the morning sun.

Releasing Stress & Burnout:
Now, bring to mind anything weighing on you—stress, exhaustion, expectations, or overwhelm. Without judgment, simply acknowledge these feelings.

With your next exhale, visualize releasing them. Imagine them dissolving into the air, no longer holding you.

Each breath out is a letting go.
Each breath in is a renewal.

Feel the weight lifting from your shoulders, your chest, your mind. You are stepping away from burnout, making space for restoration.

Setting an Intention for Your Retreat:
Now, gently shift your focus to why you are here. What do you need most from this retreat? Healing? Clarity? Deep rest? A fresh perspective?

Allow an intention to form in your mind—one word, a phrase, or an image. Maybe it’s ease, balance, peace, joy, or self-discovery. Whatever it is, trust that it is exactly what you need.

Breathe in your intention… and let it settle within you.

Visualizing Your Journey:
Now, imagine yourself arriving at the retreat. Picture the space—maybe it’s the natural surroundings, the welcoming faces, the feeling of stepping into a sanctuary made just for you.

See yourself feeling lighter, more present.
See yourself opening to new experiences, insights, and moments of deep rest.
See yourself returning home feeling restored, renewed, and at peace.

Closing:
Take one more deep breath in, feeling gratitude for this moment of preparation. Slowly bring awareness back to your body—wiggle your fingers and toes, roll your shoulders.

You are ready to embark on this journey. You deserve this time for yourself. Let’s begin.