Winter's Day Mini R&R

Winter's Day Mini R&R is a one-day wellness retreat at StudiOM in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for anyone who wants a slow, warm pause in the middle of winter. Led by Pam and Kelsey Beine, the day blends gentle yoga, meditation, reiki and sound healing with time to rest, reflect and share a meal in community. It suits people feeling the weight of a busy season who would like to calm the nervous system and let go of physical tension in a quiet, supportive setting.

What to Expect

The day runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm and is built around turning inward. Together you slow down, reflect, and give the body and mind a chance to settle. The practices include:

- Hatha and restorative yoga, held gently and without strain
- Mantra
- Journaling
- Meditation
- Reiki
- Relaxation
- Sound healing

There is also time set aside for community and reflection, with herbal tea throughout the day and a nourishing lunch provided by Sabee Culinary Services. The tone is cozy and unhurried. It is meant as an invitation to step away from the everyday and return to something quieter, more than a program to keep up with.

About Kelsey Beine

Kelsey Beine is a yoga teacher and the founder of Lead with Light, which blends mindfulness, creativity and leadership into learning experiences for students and clients. Her work rests on the idea that every person carries an ever-present inner light, and that awareness of it allows us to live, love and lead authentically.

She describes her dharma as teaching, mentoring, guiding and leading with knowledge, wisdom and compassion. That calling became clear to her during the summer of 2022 in the jungles of Costa Rica, and she founded Lead with Light in 2023. A self-described liberal artsy thinker and lifelong learner, she likes to bring together ideas from different subjects, healing modalities and cultures. As an introvert, she is drawn to the inner workings of mind, body and heart, and she specializes in creating spaces for reflection and deeper self-awareness.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at StudiOM, a yoga and wellness studio at 711 Oregon St in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Lunch and herbal tea are served on site, so there is no need to plan meals around the day.

Before You Go

The day is described as gentle, and the yoga is hatha and restorative in style, so no particular experience is required beyond a willingness to slow down. Lunch and herbal tea are included. Since much of the day is spent in stillness, rest and reflection, it is worth thinking about comfort as you prepare for a winter day indoors.