Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Budgell

The Afternoon Reset Retreat with Carolyn Budgell is a day retreat on Bowen Island, British Columbia, for anyone who wants to pause, rest and reset. Held at Nectar Yoga Retreat Center, it brings together gentle hatha and restorative yoga, breathwork, guided meditation and reflective writing in one unhurried afternoon, with a focus on caring for the nervous system and the heart.

Carolyn Budgell leads the afternoon, which suits anyone drawn to a yoga and meditation retreat in BC without committing to a full weekend away.

What to Expect

The afternoon runs from late morning into the evening and moves through several kinds of practice, each meant to help the body settle and the mind clear.

- Gentle hatha and restorative spa yoga. Yoga practices designed to nourish the body and support a full-system reset, in a serene natural setting.
- Breathwork for clarity and calm. Simple breathing techniques to release tension, settle the nervous system and reconnect with inner stillness.
- Guided meditation and mindful nature walks. Time to drop into the present moment, with walking practices that invite spaciousness and ease.
- Self-myofascial release. Body-based tension relief using a lacrosse ball to let go of stored tension and restore ease.
- Reflective writing, group sharing and intention setting. Journaling and group reflection, ending with clear, supportive intentions to carry forward.

The aim is that you leave feeling clearer, calmer and more whole. The pace is gentle and restorative rather than demanding.

About Carolyn Budgell

Carolyn Budgell guides the retreat and shapes the day around ways of caring for the nervous system and heart: yoga, breath, meditation, writing and conversation held together in a single afternoon.

The Setting

The retreat takes place at Nectar Yoga Retreat Center on Gardner Lane, Bowen Island, a short island setting off the coast of British Columbia. Practices are offered in a serene natural environment, and the day includes time outdoors for mindful walking.

Before You Go

No prior experience or prerequisite is listed, and the practices are described as gentle and restorative, so the day is open to people at many levels of familiarity with yoga, breathwork and meditation.

Yoga mats, props and a take-home gift are all included.