This Is Who I Am Now: Cultivate a Life of Confidence, Self-Care, and Fun

What does it feel like to live as your most authentic self—without apology, without the noise of others' expectations, without exhaustion? This transformative weekend retreat, led by wellness expert and author Robyn Youkilis, invites you to step away from the competing demands of daily life and reconnect with what actually matters to you. Held at the serene Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, This Is Who I Am Now is designed for seekers ready to examine their relationship with authenticity, reclaim joy in their routines, and build a life aligned with their deepest values—not the ones they inherited or assumed.

Through a carefully woven blend of guided journaling, interactive workshops, gentle movement, and meditation, you'll explore the question at the heart of this retreat: What does living with true confidence and intentionality look like for you? This isn't about chasing a wellness trend or fitting into someone else's ideal. It's about excavating what brings you alive, releasing the self-care shoulds, and creating practices and rituals that feel nourishing rather than obligatory. You'll leave with concrete tools: daily practices, boundary-setting techniques, and a personalized self-care blueprint designed by you, for you—and ready to implement the moment you return home.

What to Expect

Over the weekend, you'll move through a carefully sequenced journey of self-discovery and practical integration. Small group work and reflective writing create safe containers for honest exploration. Gentle movement and meditation ground you in your body and breath, quieting the mental chatter that often drowns out your inner wisdom. Interactive workshops with Robyn guide you toward clarity about your values, what authenticity means personally, and how to honor your needs in a world that constantly demands more.

The retreat culminates not in abstract insight, but in tangible take-aways: daily rituals you'll actually want to practice, frameworks for setting boundaries without guilt, and a self-care blueprint rooted in your reality—your schedule, your body, your preferences—rather than generic prescriptions. You'll leave with both the internal shifts and the external structures to sustain them.

Venue & Logistics

This retreat takes place at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, a renowned sanctuary for holistic healing set among the Berkshire Mountains. The retreat runs Friday, August 28, 2026 (specific times will be provided upon registration). Wear comfortable, layered clothing suitable for movement and meditation. The center's welcoming environment accommodates various mobility needs; contact the venue directly with specific accessibility questions.