Early Spring Yoga & Meditation Retreat

February 26–28, 2027 · Saint Anne, Illinois

As winter begins to soften and the first promise of spring draws near, you are invited to pause, breathe, and begin again.

Join Meghan Leigh Yoga in Saint Anne, Illinois, for three nourishing days of yoga, meditation, breathwork, sound, rest, wholesome food, and genuine connection.

This retreat is a chance to step out of the routines and responsibilities that pull your attention outward and return to the wisdom, energy, and possibility within. 

Throughout the weekend, you will be invited to explore practices that support:

• Peace through breath, meditation, sound, restorative movement, and meaningful rest

• Joy through embodied movement, playfulness, nourishment, laughter, and authentic connection

• Expansion through self-inquiry, curiosity, aligned intention, and a renewed relationship with your own inner knowing

Our time together will offer an opportunity to turn down the volume of the outside world and tune in to what is true for you now. You will leave with practical practices, fresh perspective, and a clearer sense of how you want to move through the next season.

Sit back, relax, and let our private chef handle all the cooking. We’re serving up delicious, vibrant plant-based meals packed with clean plant proteins, rich whole grains, and fresh seasonal produce. Every plate is crafted to give your body a complete, wholesome blend of essential nutrients, helping you feel grounded, fully fueled, and ready to unwind. All you have to do is show up, dig in, and enjoy great food with great company around our relaxed table.

Your Spring Awakening retreat experience will include:

• Two nights of accommodations in Saint Anne, Illinois

• Four yoga sessions, including slow and stretchy yoga, athletic flow, restorative yoga, and Vinyasa

• Guided meditation and breathwork practices

• Friday and Saturday evening sound-bath experiences

• Healthy vegetarian meals throughout the retreat weekend

• Use of the heated indoor space for all yoga, meditation, and sound practices

• An intimate small-group experience, limited to approximately 16 guests

• Time and guidance for reflection, intention setting, rest, and connection

• A welcoming retreat environment centered on peace, joy, and expansion

Transportation to and from the retreat is not included. Additional details regarding accommodations, meal timing, room choices, pricing, payment plans, and registration will be announced soon.

Saint Anne, Illinois, a short 75 minute drive from Chicago, will be your home base for a weekend of rest, movement, and renewal. This is a fully indoor, winter-ready retreat, designed to let you enjoy the quiet, reflective quality of the season in comfort.  Enjoy the rustic charm of the Sugar Shack on the river where we can connect with nature and community.

Yoga, meditation, and sound practices will be held in a heated indoor space within the home.

The weekend includes four thoughtfully designed yoga practices, each offering a distinct doorway into presence, strength, rest, and renewal. 

Yoga is accessible to a range of experience levels. Whether you are new to yoga, returning after time away, or have a consistent practice, you will receive options that meet you where you are. Expect encouraging instruction, alignment guidance, variations for different bodies and energy levels, and space to explore at your own pace.

Guided meditation and breathwork will be woven throughout the retreat to support calm, clarity, and a more spacious relationship with your thoughts and emotions. You will be invited to practice noticing rather than judging, breathing rather than rushing, and meeting each moment with curiosity.

Evening sound experiences will create an additional layer of deep rest. Through resonant instruments, intentional listening, and the permission to simply receive, sound meditation can help you settle into stillness and reconnect with your own inner landscape.

The schedule is designed to offer structure without overfilling your days. You will have meaningful practices, nourishing meals, and generous open space to rest, reflect, and connect.

Friday: Arrive & Soften

Arrive, settle into your space, and begin letting go of the week. Our opening practice will be slow, stretchy, and grounding, followed by a sound-bath meditation to support a gentle transition into retreat mode.

Saturday Morning: Energize & Awaken

Begin the day with an athletic, accessible yoga practice designed to build warmth, strength, confidence, and energy. This is an opportunity to move with intention, connect to your breath, and welcome the returning spark of early spring.

Saturday Evening: Restore & Receive

As the day winds down, gather for restorative yoga and an extended sound-bath experience. Supported postures, mindful breath, and immersive sound will invite deep rest, nervous-system nourishment, and the space to listen inwardly.

Sunday: Integrate & Begin Again

Close the weekend with a feel-good Vinyasa flow, meditation, and time to reflect on what you want to carry forward. Leave with a greater sense of ease, renewed energy, and a grounded intention for the season ahead.

Your retreat is not only about the time spent on the yoga mat. It is also about the slower moments: lingering over a meal, taking a nap without guilt, journaling in a quiet corner, sharing a meaningful conversation, or simply allowing yourself to do less.

Between scheduled sessions, you will have time to:

• Rest, read, journal, or enjoy quiet reflection

• Connect with fellow guests at your own pace

• Explore optional self-inquiry and intention-setting practices

• Enjoy the comfort of the retreat setting

• Step outside for fresh air and a brief seasonal walk, weather permitting

• Practice doing nothing at all

The retreat will be intentionally limited to approximately 16 guests. Our retreat staff of 5-7 will be there to help everyone feel comfortable and cared for.

This intimate setting creates room for a personal, comfortable, and welcoming experience while still offering the warmth and inspiration of community.

Meghan Leigh Yoga is a queer-led business committed to cultivating inclusive, affirming spaces. Participants of all gender identities, sexual orientations, racial and cultural backgrounds, faith traditions, body types, life stages, and levels of yoga experience are welcome.

“This retreat was such a nourishing and thoughtfully curated experience. The intentional yoga, meditation, and sound sessions created a grounding, uplifting atmosphere, and the hospitality team brought a level of warmth and care that made everyone feel truly welcomed from the moment they arrived. Their kindness, attentiveness, and genuine generosity were felt in so many of the small details, creating an environment where it was easy to relax, connect, and feel at home.

The food was also an unexpected highlight—although I do not usually think much about meals at a retreat, I was so impressed by how fresh, flavorful, and genuinely delicious everything was. I left feeling restored, cared for, and deeply grateful for the positive energy and intention woven throughout the entire experience.” Jill

“This retreat gave me so much of what I needed to bring myself into a state of maximum relaxation and greater alignment in my life going forward. Gathering with like-minded people in a beautiful space, enjoying incredible meals prepared by a private chef, starting the day with Meghan's delightfully athletic yoga flow sequences and poses that my body craves, luxuriating in the generous and thoughtful offerings of restorative and meditative practices - I wish I could share a comprehensive list of every little thing that brought me joy and peace that weekend. 

Getting fully away from my familiar environments without traveling too far and being able to give this time to myself without any significant scheduling overhaul made this entire experience surprisingly accessible. Meghan and her team thought of everything for us and made me feel so well cared for, and I carry deep gratitude for everyone who made it possible, including myself and the rest of the participants. This retreat was truly a gift, and I'm still so impressed with the return on investment. I can't wait for the next one!” -Alyssa