My heart is still buzzing from the beauty, softness and soul-deep transformation that unfolded at this year’s Empowered Empath Retreat on Bowen Island in beautiful BC, Canada. Held at the magical Nectar Yoga sanctuary, this space became a sacred container for 13 incredible women to come home to themselves, and I want to give you a little behind-the-scenes look at what made this journey so special.
PART 1: The Pause 🌿
We began by gently pressing pause on the outside noise.
This first chapter of the retreat was all about slowing down… so we could finally hear ourselves again. We sipped warm herbal tea through slow, soft mornings. We moved through grounding, soul-soothing yoga. We walked through the forest, gazed at the ocean, and enjoyed wholesome meals made with so much love.
✨ Deep rest
🧘♀️ Spacious breath
🌲 Natural rhythm
When sensitive souls are held in safety and softness… we remember who we really are.
PART 2: The Protection 🌞
With our nervous systems reset and our hearts a little more open, we moved into the next phase of our journey: protecting our precious energy.
This is where the real magic started to deepen.
💞 Yoga Nidra with soul-igniting Sankalpas
💎 Amethyst meditations for clarity + calm
💞 The Responsibility Shield mantra (a total game-changer for empaths!)
🧘♀️ Free time to rest, reflect or recharge with beach naps, hammocks, sauna sessions…
Every guest had the chance to listen to what her body needed, without guilt.
Because protecting your energy isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.
And when you stop pouring from an empty cup, you become a more powerful force of healing in the world 🌍
PART 3: The Power 💥
Our final chapter was all about reclaiming our inner power.
We activated this with:
🌲 Energy-building Qi Gong
💥 Flowing yoga to release what no longer served
🔥 Sacred fire rituals
💗 Deep, heart-opening connection
Each guest left with:
✔️ A personalized toolkit to carry home
✔️ Trust in their inner wisdom
✔️ The courage to keep showing up, even when the world feels loud
This retreat wasn’t just a pause.
It was a portal back to self.
Want to Join Us Next Time?
These Retreats fills quickly every year, and 2026 dates are already in motion. If you’re feeling the call to come on this journey with us…
🌿 >>Click here to join the VIP Waitlist to be the first to hear when 2026 retreats launch. (you’ll also score a free Yoga & Qi Gong video to balance, protect and build your energy).
✨ Or DM me over on Instagram @alitempleyoga if you’d like to co-create a private retreat for your own group in 2026 (very limited spaces available for private retreats 💛)
Whether you’re longing to finally press pause, protect your energy, or reignite your power…
You deserve this space, my love.
And I would be so honored to hold it for you.
With love always,
Ali Temple
xo
