Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. Feeling burned out or stuck in routine? In this solo episode, Lauren explores how retreats act as powerful nervous system resets, helping you step out of daily patterns, restore energy, and reconnect to joy, play, and perspective.Through stories from Breitenbush Hot Springs and Hollyhock Retreat Center, and even inspiration from Ram Dass, Lauren shares how retreats support deep rest, creativity, and meaningful change.This episode is an invitation to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and create your own retreat, whether it’s a weekend away or just a few hours offline. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:22 Why Retreats Are So Transformative01:27 “Summer Camp for Adults” Explained02:51 Affordable Retreat Experiences03:20 Stories: Breitenbush + Hollyhock05:12 Purpose, Play & Modern Life07:03 Gaining Perspective Through Retreat08:47 Nervous System Reset (Rest & Digest)10:12 How to Create Your Own Retreat12:14 2026 Hollyhock Retreat Invite13:17 Mini Retreats at Home15:06 Ayurveda + Recovery16:28 Returning to Childlike Wonder17:31 ConclusionEpisode Resources:EMYoga Online Courses: emyoga.thinkific.com/collections/emyoga-coursesShop our EMYoga Store: emyogastore.com/Sign up for our FREE weekly Newsletter: www.energymedicineyoga.net/Listen on Spotify: Energy WorksListen on Apple Podcasts: Energy WorksFollow us on Instagram: @EnergyMedicineYogaFollow us on Facebook: @EnergyMedicineYoga#EnergyMedicineYoga #EMYoga #EnergyWorksPodcast #WellnessPodcast #nervoussystemreset #retreatyourself #energymedicineyogaretreat #emyogaretreat #restandrestore
