Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Budgell

The Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Budgell is a gentle yoga and meditation day retreat at Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island, British Columbia. It is for anyone who wants a few unhurried hours to rest, settle the nervous system and take stock of the heart. Carolyn leads a mix of hatha and restorative yoga, breathwork, guided meditation, nature walks and reflective writing, all in a natural island setting.

What to Expect

The retreat runs for five hours, from 12:30 to 5:30 in the afternoon. The aim is simple: pause, release what you have been carrying and leave feeling clearer, calmer and more whole. Carolyn describes it as a chance to find new ways of caring for your nervous system and to notice how much you have grown through.

The afternoon moves through several practices:

- Gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga. Slow, low-impact sessions meant to nourish the body and support a full-system reset.
- Breathwork for clarity and calm. Simple breathing techniques to release tension, settle the nervous system and reconnect with inner stillness.
- Guided stillness. Meditations and mindful nature walks that make room for spaciousness and ease.
- Reflective writing, group sharing and intention setting. Journaling and group reflection, ending with clear, supportive intentions to carry forward.
- Self-myofascial release. Body-based tension relief using a lacrosse ball, with a focus on letting go of stored tension and restoring ease.

About Carolyn Budgell

Carolyn Budgell leads this retreat at Nectar Yoga, where she also teaches other retreats and trainings, including a mindfulness and meditation retreat and a breathwork and pranayama teacher training. Her work here draws on yoga, breath practice and mindfulness, offered in a way that is grounded and accessible.

The Setting

Nectar Yoga is a retreat center on Bowen Island, British Columbia, in a quiet natural setting that suits a day of slowing down. Part of the afternoon is spent outdoors on guided mindful walks, so the island surroundings are part of the practice rather than just a backdrop.

Before You Go

The sessions are gentle and restorative, with low-impact practices, so this day suits a wide range of bodies and experience levels. No prior experience is listed as a requirement. The retreat is held in English.

The day includes:

- Gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga sessions
- Breathwork practice
- Guided meditations and mindful nature walks
- Reflective writing, group sharing and intention setting
- Self-myofascial release using a lacrosse ball