the year of aliveness

begin the year the way you want to live it

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What if the first few days of the year became the blueprint for the rest of it?

Not another resolution.

Not another list of things to fix, change, accomplish or become.

Instead, imagine beginning 2027 by stepping away from the noise and creating enough space to hear yourself again.

To move.

To breathe.

To play.

To connect.

To celebrate.

To feel.

To remember what it FEELS like to be fully ALIVE.

Join Jayne Gottlieb + Yogando for an intimate four-day immersion in the mountains of Topanga, California, designed to reconnect you with your vitality, your body, your desires, your community and the extraordinary magic of being human.

We gather at the threshold of a new year not to reinvent ourselves, but to create space.

Space to listen.

Space to reconnect.

Space to release.

Space to remember.

Space to become available to what might be waiting for us.

This is THE YEAR OF ALIVENESS.

And it begins here.

This is for the person who knows there is more.

More energy. More connection. More joy. More adventure. More meaning. More LIFE.

For the person who is ready to get out of their head and back into their body. Who wants to feel inspired again, surprised again, deeply connected again.

You don’t need to arrive with a plan for 2027. You don’t need to know exactly what needs to change or what comes next.

You simply need to be curious about what becomes possible when you create the space to ask:

What makes me feel truly ALIVE?

And what would happen if I chose more of THAT?

Aliveness doesn’t only happen on the mat.

It happens when we step outside, explore the wild beauty of Topanga and let nature shift our perspective. When we slow down long enough to listen. When we create rituals that help us release what we’re ready to leave behind and make space for what wants to emerge.

It happens around the table, over beautiful, nourishing food shared slowly. In conversations that go somewhere. In stories exchanged, friendships beginning and strangers becoming anything but strangers.

And it happens in the JOY.

In music. In laughter. In dancing. In adventure. In being witnessed and witnessing one another. In celebrating where we’ve been, where we are and everything that might still be waiting for us.

There will be moments to go inward and moments to let yourself go completely. Moments of reflection and moments of pure play.

Because being fully alive isn’t one thing.

It’s the willingness to experience ALL of it.

Movement will be at the heart of our days.

Through Jayne's signature BODY ALIVE experiences, you'll move beyond simply “working out” and use your body as a doorway into energy, presence, expression, vitality and joy.

Expect to sweat.

Expect music.

Expect energy.

Expect to feel something.

And expect to leave remembering that movement isn't just something you do for your body.

It's one of the ways you come home to yourself.

January has a way of telling us we need to become someone different.

Do more.

Eat better.

Work harder.

Change our bodies.

Fix our lives.

What if we started the year differently?

Instead of asking, “Who should I become?”

What if you asked:

What do I want more of?

What am I ready to leave behind?

What deserves my energy?

Who do I want beside me?

How do I want my days to feel?

How do I want to LIVE?

For four days, you'll explore those questions not only through conversation, but through your body.

Through movement.

Nature.

Adventure.

Ritual.

Food.

Music.

Connection.

Laughter.

And play.

Because your best year may not begin with a better plan.

It may begin with feeling more alive.

January has a way of telling us we need to become someone different.

Do more.

Eat better.

Work harder.

Change our bodies.

Fix our lives.

What if we started the year differently?

Instead of asking, “Who should I become?”

What if you asked:

What do I want more of?

What am I ready to leave behind?

What deserves my energy?

Who do I want beside me?

How do I want my days to feel?

How do I want to LIVE?

For four days, you'll explore those questions not only through conversation, but through your body.

Through movement.

Nature.

Adventure.

Ritual.

Food.

Music.

Connection.

Laughter.

And play.

Because your best year may not begin with a better plan.

It may begin with feeling more alive.

itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival & Connect into Presence

4:00 PM — ARRIVAL + CHECK-IN

Arrive in Topanga, settle into your room and meet the community that will share these next four days with you.

4:30 PM — MEET + GREET

Come as you are. Get comfortable, meet one another and begin to leave the outside world behind.

5:00 PM — OPENING CIRCLE WITH JAYNE

We officially begin THE YEAR OF ALIVENESS together — grounding into the experience, setting our intentions and opening ourselves to what these days might make possible.

7:00 PM — WELCOME DINNER

Our first evening around the table. Beautiful food, new connections, conversation and the beginning of our community.

9:00 PM — TEA + CHATS

A cup of tea, a little conversation and time to wind down together.

9:30 PM — LIGHTS OUT

Rest deeply. Tomorrow, we begin.

Day 2 & 3 – Move & Live Fully

6:30 AM — EARLY MORNING WALK

Begin outside. A quiet walk through Topanga to wake up the body, breathe in the canyon air and arrive fully into the day.

8:00 AM — BREAKFAST

A nourishing breakfast together before we move into the heart of the morning.

9:00–11:00 AM — PRACTICE WITH JAYNE

Two immersive hours devoted to movement, embodiment, energy, expression and BODY ALIVE.

Move. Sweat. Breathe. Explore. And practice what it feels like to be fully present in your body and fully available to your life.

11:30 AM–1:00 PM — BRUNCH

A long, nourishing brunch around the table — time to eat, connect, share and let the morning land.

1:30–5:00 PM — SPACE TO BE

This time is yours.

Cold plunge. Sauna. Journal. Play. Music. Read. Wander. Connect. Rest. Be alone. Do absolutely nothing.

There is no agenda here. Listen to what you need — and give yourself permission to choose it.

5:00–6:00 PM — REGROUP WITH JAYNE

We come back together to reconnect, reflect, integrate and explore what is emerging.

7:00 PM — DINNER

Gather around the table for beautiful food, conversation, laughter and connection.

8:30 PM — LIGHTS OUT

Rest. Restore. Let the day settle into your body.

Day 4 – Integrate & Begin    

8:00 AM — BREAKFAST

Our final morning begins together around the table.

9:00–11:00 AM — FINAL PRACTICE WITH JAYNE

One last immersive practice to move, integrate and reconnect with everything you have experienced over these days.

This isn't about ending the retreat. It's about deciding what you want to carry with you.

11:00 AM — CLOSING BRUNCH

One final meal together. A moment to celebrate the connections made, what has shifted and everything still waiting for you.

12:00 PM — CHECK-OUT

THE YEAR OF ALIVENESS doesn't end in Topanga.

Topanga is simply where we begin.

the year of aliveness

begin the year the way you want to live it

host

jayne gottlieb

Jayne Gottlieb is a transformational leader, movement innovator and creator of BODY ALIVE, known for designing powerful experiences that invite people out of their heads and back into their bodies, energy and lives.

At the heart of Jayne’s work is a simple but powerful belief: we are here to be fully alive.

Through movement, embodiment, music, connection and community, Jayne helps people access greater vitality, freedom, courage, creativity and joy.

Her work is not about perfecting the body. It is about using the body as a doorway — into presence, power, expression, connection and becoming more fully yourself.

For THE YEAR OF ALIVENESS, Jayne brings this philosophy into an intimate four-day immersion in Topanga, creating a space where you don’t just talk about the life you want to live — you practice what it feels like to live it.

room options

A-Frame Cabin

  • single occ. | 2 single beds
  • $3,095 per person | retreat price
  • $500 deposit
  • Guests have access to the nearby shared bathhouse with private showers and toilets. A cozy, nature-immersive experience.

The Loft

  • single occ. | 1 single bed
  • $3,495 per person | retreat price
  • $500 deposit
  • A relaxed, space within the Main House with its own private entrance, private bathroom, walk-in closet and library sitting area.

Private Tea House

  • single occupancy | 1 king bed
  • $3,695 per person | retreat price
  • $500 deposit
  • For the guest who wants a little sanctuary of her own. Peaceful, simple and perfect for someone who values privacy and quiet.

Main House Double

  • shared occ. | 2 single beds
  • $3,395 per person | retreat price
  • $500 deposit
  • A light-filled room in the heart of the Main House. The room shares 1.5 bathrooms with the neighboring Triple Room.

for all rooms

what's included ↓

Daily movement and immersive practices with Jayne Gottlieb.

Three nourishing meals each day, thoughtfully prepared and shared together.

A full private property buyout, giving our group the space to move, gather, rest and experience the retreat together without outside guests.

Access to the property amenities throughout the retreat, including spaces for rest, reflection, cold plunge, sauna, journaling, music and connection.

All retreat programming, circles, group experiences and curated moments included in the itinerary.

On-site Yogando retreat support throughout your stay.

what's not included ↓

Transportation to and from the retreat property.

Round-trip airfare, if air travel is required.

Travel and trip cancellation insurance, which we strongly recommend for all guests.

Any personal expenses or optional services not specifically included in the retreat itinerary.

location

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faq's

accommodation

what are the accommodations like? ↓

accommodations depend on your customized itinerary. We never stay at hostels or hotels below 4 stars. We strive to create an experience that ensures comfort, quality and safety

who am I rooming with? ↓

if you travel solo, we will match you with someone of the same gender unless you request a roommate. To request a roommate, make sure both you and your roommate add each other's names to the "Special Requests" section at booking or email at contact@yogandoretreats.com

what if I can no longer travel? ↓

your down payment is fully refundable until your spot is confirmed. Once your spot is confirmed you can cancel or transfer to a different trip for a fee and receive a Trip Credit for your remaining down payment up until 60 days prior to departure

activities

do I need to participate in all the listed activities? ↓

not at all. However, if you signed up for a listed activity and you cannot attend that day, we will not refund your payment

attendance

what if I arrive late for my trip? ↓

we understand that things can happen and that flights can be delayed. In general we will not be able to refund you for your trip paid, for any nights you are delayed. Please, promptly inform the person of our team who is on site and who can reschedule airport pick up and how to join the group

what is not included in the retreat? ↓

flights, insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, wine

what type of excursions and tours are provided? ↓

since we customize all our retreats, activities depend on the retreat theme and on the hosts requests

how many attendees on each trip? ↓

retreats can cap between 10 to 15 travellers but it changes from trip to trip

where do I meet everyone? ↓

the trip brochure listing the detailed itinerary will be released at least 3 weeks prior to your trip start date including hotel and airport transfer information

also, before your trip, you’ll be invited to a group chat in what’s app to meet the other travellers and start exchanging information

payments

is a down payment required? ↓

a 25% down payment is due at the time of booking

The down payment is refundable until your spot is confirmed at which time it becomes non-refundable (you will receive an email when your spot is confirmed)

The remaining balance will be charged 60 days prior to the retreat departure, unless you have agreed on a payment plan. If you book within 60 days from trip start, the full amount will be due at booking, but still refundable until your spot is confirmed
See all of our terms & conditions

what is your cancellation policy? ↓

See all of our terms & conditions Our cancellation policy is as follows: Your spot is pending: The 25% down payment is fully refundable Your spot is confirmed: The 25% down payment is non-refundable 60 days or less before trip start: 100% non-refundable

when will my spot be confirmed? ↓

when the trip reaches the minimum amount of attendees. We recommend not booking a flight until your spot is confirmed

trip

what is included in the retreat? ↓

We generally include accommodations, listed meals, your wellness classes, workshops, and guided activities relevant to the theme of your retreat. If listed, we also include ground transportation

what is not included in the retreat? ↓

flights, insurance, gratuities, alcoholic beverages, wine

what type of excursions and tours are provided? ↓

since we customize all our retreats, activities depend on the retreat theme and on the hosts requests

how many attendees on each trip? ↓

retreats can cap between 10 to 15 travellers but it changes from trip to trip

where do I meet everyone? ↓

the trip brochure listing the detailed itinerary will be released at least 3 weeks prior to your trip start date including hotel and airport transfer information also, before your trip, you’ll be invited to a group chat in what’sapp to meet the other Travellers and start exchanging information