Wild Awakening

Imagine stepping out of the noise of daily life and into your own body—truly inhabiting it—for the first time in years. Wild Awakening is a three-day residential retreat that uses somatic breathwork, nature immersion, and embodied practice to help you release deep patterns and access the clarity that lives beneath the surface. Held at the beloved Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Stockbridge, MA, this intimate program invites you to explore the intersection of breath, body intelligence, and the natural world under the expert guidance of facilitators Jon Orsini and Ami Jean Aubin.

This is not a typical yoga retreat. Instead, it's a journey into what your body already knows. Somatic breathwork works directly with your nervous system—the part of you that holds stress, trauma, and habitual patterns—to create genuine openings for insight and authentic presence. When paired with time outdoors on Kripalu's expansive grounds and supported by daily meditation and group reflection, this work becomes a scaffold for understanding yourself more fully. Whether you're seeking nervous system healing, deeper self-awareness, or a profound reset, Wild Awakening offers a container where your own wisdom can emerge.

The retreat honors a simple truth: your body, your breath, and the natural world are not obstacles to spirituality—they are the gateway. Over three days, you'll move through structured breathwork journeys, spend time in nature, practice yoga and meditation, and gather with others in meaningful reflection. By the end, you'll leave with tools, insights, and a renewed sense of connection to yourself and the world around you.

What to Expect

You'll arrive at Kripalu's peaceful residential campus on Friday, August 21, 2026, and settle into the supportive community atmosphere. Each day unfolds with intention: guided somatic breathwork sessions open your nervous system; outdoor experiences reconnect you with the earth; daily yoga classes help integrate the work into your body; and group reflections deepen understanding. Jon Orsini and Ami Jean Aubin hold space with expertise and warmth, meeting you where you are. Nutritious, nourishing meals and access to the grounds support integration. By Sunday, you'll have moved through profound releases, moments of clarity, and a genuine recalibration of your entire system.

Venue & Logistics

Wild Awakening takes place at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, a world-class retreat center nestled in the Berkshires in Stockbridge, MA. The three-day program runs August 21–23, 2026. Wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement and outdoor time; the center provides all meals and accommodations. The venue is fully accessible; contact Kripalu directly with specific accessibility questions.