JOSHUA TREE
YOGA & HORSES
RETREAT & TRAINING

WOMEN-LED, EQUINE-ASSISTED, TRAUMA-INFORMED

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED

One-Week Trauma-Informed

YOGA & HORSES

Retreat &Teacher Training

Join Lead Instructor Ashley Nunn and Team for an immersive one-week training designed to deepen your understanding of trauma-informed yoga with the opportunity to spend time in the transformative energy of horses as healers.

This unique program is perfect for current yoga teachers, those who want to get certified, and those looking for. unique retreat opportunity, or anyone interested in diving deeper into the Yoga of Awareness (the ancient practice known as Kundalini Yoga) and exploring the profound connection between humans and horses in the context of healing and personal growth.

Program Overview:

Throughout this week-long training, participants will engage in a blend of yoga practices, mindfulness techniques, and equine-assisted learning plus in depth exploration to ayurveda, the yoga sutras, anatomy, teaching tools, trauma-informed considerations and physical assists, and more . This training is trauma-informed, emphasizing safety, empowerment, and compassion. Participants will experience and learn how to create a supportive environment for their students, and how to support them in navigating their own healing journeys.

KEY COMPONENTS

Trauma-Informed Yoga Practices:

- Explore the foundations of trauma-informed yoga, including the importance of consent, choice, and body awareness.

- Participate in daily yoga sessions that incorporate movement, breathwork, and meditation, tailored to support emotional regulation and resilience.

Equine-Assisted Learning:

- Experience hands-on interactions with horses, guided by certified equine specialists. Learn how these majestic animals can mirror human emotions and facilitate deep healing.

- Engage in ground-based activities with horses that promote trust, connection, and self-awareness, enhancing your understanding of non-verbal communication and emotional intelligence.

Workshops and Discussions:

- Participate in workshops focused on the neurobiology of trauma, Ayurveda, the business of Yoga, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga as a tool for Social Justice, Horse Medicine

and the role of mindfulness in healing.

- Engage in group discussions and reflective practices to share insights and experiences, fostering a sense of community, leadership and support among participants.

Integration and Application:

- Develop practical skills to support you in sharing your personal strengths, perspectives and successes with others as an instructor

- Create a personalized action plan to begin teaching

-Receive compassionate, clear feedback to strengthen your communication skills and ability to manifest your vision.

-Practice teaching and build confidence

Location:

Experience the powerful energy, clarity and expansive beauty of the amazing Joshua Tree forests in the Mojave Desert, the only place on Earth where these trees exist.

On this immersion retreat, experience firsthand and explore how yoga can be a profound conduit for transformational healing.

Our retreat property (click to see) is a stunning get-away on 5 acres with over 30 Joshua Trees, 4 beautifully restored vintage campers, two beautifully appointed cabins, outdoor dining space, a cedar hot tub, a cold plunge,

a dry sauna, a yurt, a shaded yoga deck, adult swings and more.

Who Should Apply:

This training is ideal for those who wish to become yoga teachers, as well as for therapists, social workers, and anyone interested in the intersection of yoga, trauma, Ayurveda, social justice and equine therapy. No prior experience is necessary; just an open heart, an ability to participate respectfully and fully in a group setting and a willingness to learn.

Additional Components:

For those interested in teaching certification, there is also an online component.

This includes

a weekly practice which is "go at your own pace," and access to weekly one-hour

Sangha Zoom sessions plus homework. Applicants who'd like teaching certification have one year to complete the online trainings and homework.

Join Us:

Embark on a transformative journey that will deepen

your personal yoga practice and your understanding of trauma-informed yoga while also

enjoying the healing potential of working with horses.

Together, we will cultivate a safe space for learning, healing, connection, and empowerment.

APPLY

Guest Instructors & Topics

Dedication. Experience. Passion.

Yoga as a Tool for Social Justice with Katherin Hervey

Ayurveda with Ashley Chavez

Horses as Healers with Heather Roma Wicks of Sacred Woman Collective

Kate Godly Functional Medicine Practitioner, leads Yoga and The Vagus Nerve

Anatomy & Physiology will be led by Gabriel Castro

The Business of Yoga with Rachel Lattuca

Katherin Hervey went to her first Kundalini yoga and meditation class in Los Angeles in 2007 and immediately fell in love with the practice. She daily witnesses the subtle and powerful impacts this practice continues to give her: a deep appreciation for the beauty of the body and its innate capacity for joy; a calm space during emotional times; and an awe for the sacredness of life and every precious moment it offers. Katherin is also a filmmaker and restorative justice practitioner and advocate. She created the award-winning documentary “The Prison Within”, and is a thought leader in the field of restorative justice and criminal justice reform, featured on The Black News Channel, Business Insider, The Guardian, Forbes, and other publications, TV and radio shows, and podcasts. With a background in art and activism, Katherin believes deeply in the creative potential inherent in all of us, and the paths of service this potential can bring. Her approach is to encourage students to find their own space for grace and ease both on the mat and off.

Ashley Chavez combines the wise sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda to deliver an approachable and authentic practice. She guides her students on an inner journey to explore the breadth of Vedic wellness systems through their own hearts, minds and bodies. Ashley has been teaching yoga and serving her community as an Ayurvedic chef and nutrition wellness educator since 2016. Her down-to-earth approach to health invites you to return to a state of wholeness. Her goal is to inspire people to awaken to their inner healer, encourage a transformed relationship with one's well-being, and gracefully blast through limited beliefs by providing simple yet effective tools that actually stick.
“The journey of becoming who we want to be is rooted in embracing who we are now.”

Heather Roma Wicks is a trailblazing entrepreneur and influencer with decades of experience in the fashion, wellness, social media, and marketing industries. Her emphasis on healthy living can be seen by her partnership and collaboration choices which include like-minded, ethical, and all-natural brands.

Founder of the wildly successful marketing agency, The Westside Collective, Heather helped brands level up for over 9 years and became a trusted resource for brand marketing and marketing referrals.

Today, Heather is a Reiki Certified branch owner of Sacred Woman Collective Hi Desert, Co-Founder of The Kria; an EMF-blocking product company, Beer Burros & Brands; rescue burros attending events and weddings, The Almanaq; a travel and management company and Lupasamama; offering one on one mushroom ceremonies, microdosing protocol support and integration mentorships.

Heather hosts yearly Sacred Woman Collective retreats on her ranch in Morongo Valley California. She is a mother to four children and seventeen animals and is committed to teaching tomorrow’s children the ways of the Sacred Woman.

Kate Godly began her career in primary care, addiction medicine and infectious disease at an outpatient facility in New York. She is an HIV specialist, a health coach, and a lactation consultant. In 2016, Kate became a yoga teacher and dove deeper into the Ayurverdic perspective of health.

Kate left the traditional medical model in 2017, and began her Functional Medicine Practice in Durham, NC.

Kate’s foundation is in gut health, food sensitivities, adrenal fatigue, autoimmune disease, and chronic infections, as well as hormone balancing and detox.

She teaches infectious disease at Campbell PA and is on the mentor board of the Priority Health Academy. She is a member of the North Carolina Integrative Medical Society and the American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Kate is also a yoga and meditation instructor and has assisted Ashley Nunn on previous teacher trainings.

Gabriel Castro began practicing yoga when he was in his late teens initially due to severe scoliosis. He quickly realized the deeper connection to inner-self he experienced while on the mat. A lifelong asthmatic, he received Respiratory Therapist training in 2010. He is particularly passionate and dedicated to helping men heal and holds a leadership position in the WolfHeart Way Men's Holistic Healing Community.

Rachel Lattuca's teaching style is warm, welcoming, and accessible to all levels. She believes that yoga is for everyone and is committed to creating a safe and supportive space for her students to have fun and explore their practice.

In her classes, Rachel emphasizes the importance of breath, alignment and mindfulness. She encourages her students to move with awareness and to connect with their bodies as well as their minds.

Rachel has been practicing yoga for 11+ years and teaching for 8. Rachel has facilitated yoga retreats for the past 5 years locally in the high desert as well as internationally for the last 3 years.