The Yoga Effect presents:
A Blue Zones Inspired
Yoga & Meditation 2 Day Retreat
Hackmatack Retreat Richmond, IL
Saturday, June 28 | Sunday, June 29, 2025
9:00am - 5:00pm Daily
$475 per person
Led by Anna Ottolino & Stacy Wheeler
Special Guest Bhante Rahula from The Blue Lotus Temple
(June 29 only)
Immerse yourself in a restorative retreat inspired by the Blue Zones regions, where people live the longest, healthiest lives. Blending yoga, meditation, mindful movement, and nourishing food, we’ll explore simple yet powerful ways to cultivate longevity, vitality, and inner peace.
Day 1: Saturday, June 28 | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Introductions: 9:00am -9:30am
• 9:30am - 10:30am | All-Levels Flow with Stacy
A revitalizing practice to awaken energy and restore balance.
• 10:30am - 11:00am | Let’s Talk About the Blue Zones
How to incorporate Blue Zones' wisdom into daily life.
• 11:00 am - 1:30 pm | Homemade Minestrone Cooking
Class & Meal
A plant-based, nutrient-rich, and heart-warming
Blue Zones classic.
• 1:45pm - 2:30pm | Walking Meditation & Journaling
Stroll the beautiful grounds or relax in a hammock
for mindful reflection.
• 2:45pm - 3:15pm | Breathing Techniques & Somatic Movement
Tools to relieve anxiety and enhance well-being.
• 3:30pm - 4:45pm | Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra with Anna
A deeply relaxing practice to close the day.
• 4:45pm - 5:00pm Question & Answer Session
Day 2: Sunday, June 29| 9:00am – 5:00pm
Introductions: 9:00am -9:30am
• 9:30am - 10:30am | Gentle Yoga with Anna
A slower, nourishing practice to promote balance and longevity.
• 10:30am - 11:00am | More about the Blue Zones
Practical ways to integrate their wisdom into daily life.
• 11:00 am - 1:30pm | Handmade Pasta Cooking Class & Meal
Experience the joy of making fresh pasta from scratch and enjoy a meal together.
• 1:45pm - 2:15pm | Walking Meditation & Journaling
Connect with nature or find a cozy spot for self-reflection.
• 2:30pm 3:30pm | Slow Flow with Stacy
Slow and mindful movement connecting breath to movement.
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Metta Sound Healing with Bhante Rahula
A transformative closing practice of deep relaxation & healing.
Limited overnight accommodations are available.
Please email Anna for details at:
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