Opening to Joy Again:
Finding Your Way Forward After Loss

Saturday, October 3, 2026
in South Daytona

Loss comes in many forms. It may be the death of someone we love, the end of a relationship, children leaving home, a career or job change, retirement, a move, or another life transition that leaves us wondering, What comes next?

Whatever the source, loss changes us. But it doesn't have to define everything that comes next.

Opening to Joy Again is a restorative one-day retreat for those who have experienced loss or significant change and are ready to gently explore what life can look like moving forward.

This isn't about “getting over” your loss or leaving behind someone, something, or a chapter of life that mattered deeply. It's about honoring what you've experienced while creating space for healing, meaning, possibility, and joy.

Through gentle yoga and movement, meditation, guided reflection, journaling, meaningful conversation, creative expression, and time for yourself, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on where you've been—and begin looking toward where you want to go.

You'll explore what matters most to you now, what you may be ready to release, what you want to make more room for, and who you want to become as you move into this next chapter of your life.

There is no right way to grieve, no timeline to follow, and no expectation that you share more than you are comfortable sharing.

Come as you are. Bring your story and everything your experiences have taught you. Leave with greater clarity, connection, and an openness to what might still be possible.

You can honor what has been and still open yourself to what comes next.

RESERVE MY SPOT

Experience Includes:

  • An intimate, small-group day retreat at Krista’s riverfront home in South Daytona

  • Gentle yoga, breathing practices, meditation and guided relaxation

  • Supportive reflection on the chapters and transitions that have shaped your life

  • Personal reflection, journaling and letter-writing to support moving forward

  • Meaningful conversation and opportunities to feel witnessed and supported

  • Exploration of what remains, what matters now and what you want to carry forward

  • A creative memory mandala or personal manifesto

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with personal time by the river

  • A closing fire circle and letting-go ritual

“I’ve been to many classes and mini-retreats and I can always count on every event to be fantastic.  I KNOW everything I do with Krista will be worth it! :) She is extremely patient and kind. I love her style AND her sense of humor!”
— — Georgia Turner from Ormond Beach

ITINERARY

The exact schedule may shift slightly as we move through the day.

7:45 a.m. Arrival

8:00 a.m. Gentle yoga practice and breath meditation

Morning: Breakfast, introductions and honoring your story

Late morning: Guided reflection, journaling, meaningful conversation and self-compassion meditation

1:00 p.m. Lunch and personal time by the river

Afternoon: Letter-writing, exploring what remains, values and tools for moving forward

4:00 p.m. Creative memory mandala and your next chapter

6:00 p.m. Dinner

7:00 p.m. Fire circle, sharing and letting-go ritual

8:00 p.m. Retreat concludes

Full day retreat is $327 inclusive!

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RETREAT HOST

KRISTA OAKES, E-RYT

Krista is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) who has taught classes and workshops to thousands of people throughout Florida and the East Coast for nearly two decades. Her approach integrates the Kripalu Yoga style of teaching compassion, integrated with the mindfulness of meditation, and the awareness of nutrition, blended with personal training and lifestyle coaching. Krista specializes in working with beginners and teaching gentler yoga classes where the focus is on safety, proper body alignment, mindfulness and learning to trust yourself. 

Attention Yoga Teachers: I am E-RYT 200 certified with Yoga Alliance. Yoga Teachers can receive 9 contact hours for taking this course. Please let me know if you would like to receive the CEU's.

GUEST FACILITATOR

LYNDA SOWBEL, LCSW-C, BCD

Lynda practiced as a private clinical therapist for over 30 years using techniques/tools including hypnosis, EMDR, meditation, stress management.  For 20 years, Lynda  taught and directed the Social Work Program at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She completed her Masters degree and PhD work at the University of Maryland. She has co-authored 11 articles and book chapters addressing social work values as well.

REFUND POLICY:
SINCE SPOTS ARE LIMITED, no refunds after September 19.
We know life happens so you are welcome to send someone else in your place to enjoy the retreat.