Keep Your Kidneys and Still Go On That Epic Yoga Retreat! In this episode of Aligned Yogi Podcast, Autumn shares her top strategies for making your dream yoga retreat a reality—without breaking the bank!

Whether you’ve been longing to go on a retreat but feel it’s out of your budget, or you just want to be a savvy traveler, this episode is packed with insider tips, travel hacks, and creative ways to save on retreat costs.

From booking flights at the right time to leveraging referral discounts, early bird specials, and even using credit card points, Autumn walks you through every step to make your retreat experience more affordable. She also explores funding options like birthday contributions, payment plans, and even skill trades with retreat facilitators. Tune in and discover how to prioritize your self-care and personal growth without financial stress!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Smart Booking Strategies: How to find early bird deals, track flight prices, and save big on travel
✅ Referral & Discount Programs: Ways to get money off your retreat through referrals and content creation
✅ Creative Retreat Funding: From birthday contributions to hosting workshops, unique ways to afford your trip
✅ Accommodation & Travel Hacks: How to cut costs by sharing rooms, traveling off-season, and finding budget-friendly transportation
✅ Budgeting for Extras: Planning ahead so you can fully enjoy your retreat experience

Mentioned in This Episode:

🛫 Flight Search Tools: Google Flights, Skyscanner, Hopper, SkipLagged
📅 Retreat Booking Platform: WeTravel (Check if your retreat facilitator offers contribution options!)
📍 Retreats with Autumn: Limited spots available for Sedona, Oregon, North Carolina, and Patagonia!

Free Resource: 💰 Get Your Free Retreat Budgeting Guide & Savings Checklist!
Download now at AutumnAdamsYoga.com (linked here).

Join the Community & Stay Connected: Follow Autumn on Instagram: @Ambuja_Yoga

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Until next time—keep dreaming, keep flowing, and keep aligning.

Episode 5: The Hidden Benefits of Yoga Retreats that No One Talks About

Welcome back to The Aligned Yogi Podcast! In this episode, Autumn Adams, owner of Ambuja Yoga, dives deep into the profound, hidden benefits of yoga retreats that go far beyond the mat. After over a decade of leading transformative retreats, Autumn shares the unexpected magic they offer to every attendee.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Transformative Magic of Retreats
   Discover how retreats create extraordinary moments that feel orchestrated just for you, helping you rewire your perspective and reconnect with wonder.

2. The Power of Connection
   Learn how yoga retreats foster deep, authentic bonds—with others and yourself—that make you feel seen, understood, and alive.

3. Time Redefined
   Explore how retreats shift your relationship with time, allowing you to embrace ease, presence, and intention.

4. Healing Through Joy and Play
   Understand the healing power of laughter, creativity, and uninhibited joy, and how they allow you to reclaim your vibrancy.

5. Rebuilding Self-Trust
   Find out how attending a retreat cultivates self-trust, empowering you to reconnect with your intuition and resilience.

Featured Stories and Examples:
Autumn shares heartfelt stories from past retreats—from morning yoga with howler monkeys in Nicaragua to spontaneous moonlit dance sessions that rekindle a sense of childlike wonder. These experiences highlight the healing, connection, and breakthroughs attendees often experience.

Free Resource:
Curious about attending your first yoga retreat? Download Autumn’s free guide, The Perfect Yoga Retreat Checklist, to prepare for your journey. Get your guide here.

Join Us on Retreat:
Ready to transform your life? Explore Autumn’s upcoming retreats at ambujayoga.com and take the leap into a world of extraordinary moments.

Final Thought:
The magic of yoga retreats isn’t just in the destination—it’s in rediscovering the vibrant, extraordinary version of yourself. Tune in to uncover how you can bring these benefits into your life, starting today.

In this episode of The Aligned Yogi, I’m sharing the story behind Ambuja Yoga and my journey to becoming a retreat leader. From a six-month honeymoon in Southeast Asia to launching my first yoga retreat during teacher training, this is a story of bold moves, big dreams, and lessons learned. Along the way, I discovered the incredible power of yoga retreats to inspire connection, healing, and transformation—not just for attendees, but for the communities they touch.

Whether you’re a yoga practitioner dreaming of hosting retreats or someone ready to take a big leap in life, this episode will light a spark of inspiration.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How I took the leap into leading retreats fresh out of yoga teacher training.
• The growth journey of Ambuja Yoga—from a small retreat in Oregon to leading over ten retreats annually.
• The transformative impact retreats have on attendees and their communities.
• Challenges I’ve faced as a retreat leader (including scorpions on yoga mats!).
• Why empowered women create a ripple effect of confidence and growth.

Key Moments:

• "It was during this trip that I really embraced yoga as something more than just the physical poses."
• "I wanted to create spaces where people could step away from the busyness of life and reconnect with themselves in beautiful, inspiring settings."
• "Empowered women empower others—they ripple confidence, strength, and growth into their families, communities, and the world."
• "We are all capable of taking big leaps to step into our truth, and I want you to know that I see that for you."

Why This Episode is for You:

If you’ve ever dreamed of leading retreats, creating a life aligned with your passions, or simply stepping into your truth, this episode offers inspiration and actionable insights. My story shows what’s possible when you follow your calling—even when it feels unconventional or scary.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Join my email community for exclusive updates and retreat news: ambujayoga.com or autumnadamsyoga.com
• Stay tuned for the next episode: The Hidden Benefits of Yoga Retreats Beyond the Yoga.

What big leap are YOU going to take this year? DM me on Instagram or share your story by joining my email list. Let’s create the life you’ve envisioned!