embodied Presence yoga retreat
An all-inclusive and luxurious weekend retreat
in the high desert outside of Taos, New Mexico.
November 7-9, 2025
yoga, immersive sound, reiki and connecting with nature…
Join Melissa Christopher and Eliza Skye for a unique, all-inclusive retreat in November 2025.
Hosted at Vista Verde, outside of Taos, this retreat is appropriate for anyone who is seeking a way to connect with their body, enjoy the nourishment of catered meals, immerse in the healing qualities of sound, deepen their yoga practice, and build community.
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go deeper into your embodied practice
To enjoy our retreat, you should be able to participate in an all-levels yoga classes, with modifications welcomed.
Friday, November 7
4:15 pm Arrive & Settle in
5:30 - 6:45 pm Opening Circle + Evening Yoga
6:45 - 7:30 pm Dinner
7:45 - 8:45 pm Evening Circle + Sound Bath
Saturday, November 8
8:00 - 9:00 am Morning Yoga
9:00-9:45 am Breakfast
11:00-11:45 am Sound Bath + Reiki
12:00-12:45 pm Lunch
4:30-6:00 pm Yin Yoga + Yoga Nidra + Reiki
6:00-6:45 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9:00 pm Evening Circle + Ecstatic Dance
Sunday, November 9
8:00-9:00 am Morning Yoga
9:00-10:00 am Breakfast + Closing Circle
11:00 am Check Out
nourishing meals.
Our private chef will provide five meals total: dinner after your arrival, three meals on Saturday, and breakfast before your departure. The food will be organic, vegetarian with vegan options, gluten-free options, free of common allergens and designed to nourish the body. Please notify us if you have any special needs in your diet and we will do our best to accommodate.
the space.
Vista Verde is a retreat center outside of Taos, New Mexico with beautiful views of the mountains and stars. It is about 1 hour and 30 minutes outside of Santa Fe. All necessary yoga supplies will be provided in the space, which has a gorgeous and dedicated yoga room. The retreat center has a wood burning hot tub, wood burning stoves in both common and private lodging areas, as well as beautiful private walking trails on the mesa.
the cost depends on your preferred lodging choice -
The below costs are reflective of the total cost of the retreat (food, classes, and lodging).
Deluxe Lodging: $950 per Person
This type of lodging will have access to our finest offerings available. This may look like a room or casita with a large private bed, a private bathroom and/or a wood burning stove.
Regular Lodging or Couples Deluxe Rate: $850 per Person
Regular lodging may have a shared bathroom or shared common area. Couples or friends who choose to have a shared bed or twin beds in the same deluxe-level lodging accommodation.
Shared Room Lodging or Couples Rate: $725 per Person
Shared room lodging will have a private bed but may share a spacious room with another individual. Same-sex preferences will be honored to the best of our abilities. Couples or friends at this rate will share a bed or have twin beds in the same room, and may share a bathroom with others.
registration and refund details
You will be invoiced for the cost of the retreat reflective of the lodging option chosen. A 50% deposit will be required to reserve your space. Deposits will be refunded 100% if cancellations are made before September 15th, 2025.
Payment is due in full by October 1st, 2025. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferrable, unless you find a friend to take your space.
If, for any reason, the retreat is cancelled you will be refunded in full.
For more information, or to request a reservation, follow the link below:
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the facilitators
Melissa Christopher
Melissa has been a dedicated yogi for nearly ten years. In suffering through hardship, Melissa discovered the Practice of yoga and feel in love. After witnessing her own deep transformation within her life through practicing, she felt inspired to want to help others heal as she did through yoga. Melissa creates her classes from the heart, she also works as a Reiki practitioner and transformational coach, and is deeply connected to supporting others in their journey of transformation and healing. As a forever a student to the practice, Melissa continually adds to her knowledge and understanding of yoga for herself and for her students. Melissa is honored to be of service here at " Santa Fe Community Yoga" ~ and looks forward to meeting you. ~ "May you shine Brilliantly! "
Eliza Skye, LCSW
With a professional background in non-profit leadership, graphic design, photography and writing, Eliza Skye holds a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and currently works full-time for a behavioral health non-profit in Tesuque, New Mexico. Eliza is also a E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance designated instructor with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience. They have been organizing and leading retreats for 10 years, and teaching yoga for nearly 15 years.
They are passionate about integrating sound, spirit, and long-held traditional perspectives into their yoga and meditation offerings. Their yogic tradition is rooted in Integral Yoga and they are a devotee of Sri Swami Satchidananda.
for more information or registration
Please email us: marketing@santafecommunityyoga.org