Hearts Alive Midweek Mental Health Days

​Take a pause from the relentless grind. Our curated, day-long midweek mini-retreat experiences are designed to pull you out of the routine and into community, rest, and play. Sign up individually to join a small group of like-minded folks, or gather your favorite people to curate your own private day. Pricing varies depending on the specific experience, and group bookings are eligible for built-in savings.
 

This Is For You If:
 

• You suffer from severe decision fatigue and are ready to hand over the planning reins and let someone else curate the space for you.

• You crave deep, meaningful connection with others looking for the same.

• You want more genuine fun and lightness in your life.

• You want to make new friends. 

• You take mental health days as a preventative measure to keep from losing your sh*t, but never know what to do—so you end up doing a bunch of housework and personal admin tasks, watching the day fly by while wondering if you actually benefited from it at all (ask me how I know).

• You are a business that wants to reward star employees with a unique experience they won't soon forget.
   

Explore three curated experiences: 
The descriptions of the following experiences are light overviews. Carefully curated agendas will be developed in advance for each experience. Interested in something else s not on the list? Email me! 
 

• Deep Release Nervous System Tending & Creative Flow 

• Wild Grounding Midweek Nature Immersion Experience

• Joy Reset; Midweek Guilt-Free Frivolity 

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The Deep Release: A Midweek Immersion in Nervous System Tending & Creative Flow
 

Step away from the mental clutter and drop straight into your body. The Deep Release is a curated, all-day midweek retreat designed to quiet an overactive nervous system, soften burnout, and offer deep, unhurried restoration through gentle movement, tactile art therapy, and shared community.

Whether you are joining solo to reset alongside fellow seekers or booking a private day for your own custom group, this experience requires zero planning on your part—just show up and let go.
 

What to Expect
 

• Morning Nervous System Grounding: We begin in a sunlit, quiet sanctuary space with a low-and-slow somatic meditation, breathwork, and gentle centering practices designed to transition your mind and body out of "fight-or-flight" mode.

• Intuitive Art Therapy-inspired Activities: Dive into an unhurried, expressive creative session (utilizing clay, watercolor, or mixed media). There is no focus on the final "product"—this is entirely about emotional release, tactile expression, and giving your logical brain a well-deserved day off.

• Nourishing Midday Meal & Connection: Break bread together over a locally sourced, wholesome vegetarian lunch, followed by an open-format sharing circle to connect and reflect with others who get it.

• Afternoon Restorative Integration: We seal the day with a deeply relaxing Yin or Restorative yoga practice, supported by props, long-held floor postures, and soothing sound elements to lock in your sense of ease.
   

Details & Logistics
 

• Format: Midweek day-long experience (approximately 9 AM to 4-5 PM).

• Location: Carefully selected serene studio space in the East Bay.

• Pricing & Group Options:

  • Sign up individually to join an intimate open group (minimum 6 participants required to run).

  • Bring your own private group of friends or colleagues to curate a dedicated day.

• What's Included: All yoga instruction, guided art therapy materials, professional facilitation, a nourishing vegetarian lunch, tea/snacks, and all necessary props
  
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Wild Grounding: A Midweek Nature Immersion, Eco-Therapy & Hiking Day

Step off the screen and onto the trail. Wild Grounding is a curated, all-day midweek outdoor retreat designed to clear mental clutter, swap decision fatigue for green space, and reconnect you with your body through active movement and nature connection. Whether you join solo to reset alongside fellow outdoor seekers or curate a private day for your own group, everything is handled for you—from the trail selection and hearty meal to the guided eco-therapy and recovery yoga.
 

What to Expect
 

• Mindful Morning Hike: We kick off beneath the canopy at a scenic Bay Area trailhead (such as Joaquin Miller Park or regional East Bay parks), engaging in a moderate, intentional group hike that lets nature act as your immediate stress-clearing mechanism.

• Trailside Lunch & Eco-Therapy Journaling: Pause at a breathtaking scenic overlook for a hearty, locally sourced vegetarian lunch paired with a guided eco-therapy journaling prompt designed to help you map personal clarity through the natural world.

• Afternoon Recovery Yoga & Closing Circle: Conclude back near the trailhead with an open-air recovery yoga session specifically targeting tight hips, hamstrings, and shoulders from the trail, followed by an open-format sharing circle.
   

Details & Logistics
 

• Format: Midweek day-long experience (approximately 9 AM to 4-5 PM).

• Location: Scenic Bay Area trailheads and outdoor spaces.

• Pricing & Group Options:

  • Sign up individually to join an intimate open group (minimum 6 participants required to run).

  • Bring your own private group to curate a dedicated day.

• What's Included: Guided hike leadership, trail-side lunch, eco-therapy journaling materials, open-air recovery yoga instruction, and professional facilitation.

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The Joy Reset: A Midweek Experience of Tea, Treats, & Guilt-Free Frivolity
 

Ditch the endless checklist and lean into pure, unadulterated play. The Joy Reset is a curated, all-day midweek retreat designed for those who need a break from heavy lifting and are ready to reconnect through sensory pleasure, laughter, and lighthearted self-care.

Whether you are joining solo to meet fellow seekers who get it or gathering your favorite people for a private celebration, this day is entirely about handing over the planning reins and giving yourself permission to simply feel good.
 

What to Expect
 

• Morning Grounding & Artisanal Tea Tasting: We kick off with a short, joyful morning yoga stretch to shake off the morning sluggishness, followed by an artisanal tea tasting to awaken the senses, slow down time, and set a welcoming, cozy tone.

• Curated Retail Therapy & Stroll: Enjoy an unhurried, group outing through a charming, walkable Bay Area shopping district (such as downtown Berkeley, Walnut Creek, or Point Richmond). Browse unique boutiques, pick up little treats, and enjoy easy, unstructured conversation.

• Afternoon Mani/Pedis & Connection Circle: Settle into a relaxing salon space for simultaneous manicures and pedicures, pairing pampering self-care with a final group discussion focused on joy, play, and celebrating community connection.
   

Details & Logistics
 

• Format: Midweek day-long experience (approximately 9 AM to 4-5 PM).

• Location: Vibrant walk-and-shop East Bay neighborhood districts.

• Pricing & Group Options:

  • Sign up individually to join an intimate open group (minimum 6 participants required to run).

  • Bring your own private group of friends or colleagues to curate a dedicated day.

• What's Included: Gentle morning yoga, guided tea tasting experience, retail district exploration, salon manicures/pedicures, light refreshments, and professional facilitation throughout the day.