Illuminate Your Path: A Full Moon Retreat for New Year Intention

Sat Jan 03 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center | Athens

Michelle Greenfield
Publisher/HostMichelle Greenfield
Illuminate Your Path: A Full Moon Retreat for New Year Intention
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A Day of Clarity, Nature & Nourishment for Women - yoga, herbal tea and cacao ceremonies, nature immersion, intention setting and creativity
About this Event

Join Michelle Greenfield Yoga and Lonnie Galt-Theis of Equinox Botanicals for a transformative winter retreat designed to illuminate your path into 2026. This women-only gathering harnesses the illuminating power of January’s full moon to help you see clearly, set meaningful intentions, and step into the new year with grounded purpose.


Held at Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness, this immersive day weaves together mindful movement, restorative practices, earth connection, and intentional creativity. Through gentle yoga, deep rest, herbal wisdom, and seasonal ritual, you’ll be invited to listen deeply to your inner knowing and craft intentions that reflect your core essence—while also empowering the path toward who you are becoming.
  • January 3, 2026
  • 10am-5pm
  • Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness



What to Expect
Our day together unfolds through thoughtfully curated practices, each designed to support clarity, nourishment, and inner alignment:
• Gentle Yoga - Awaken stability, ease, and presence in your body through mindful movement.
• Herbal Tea Ceremony - Sip healing herbal infusions while honoring the ritual of presence and the medicine of plants.
• Nourishing Lunch - Enjoy a wholesome, delicious meal prepared to support your body and allow you to relax fully into your retreat experience.
• Winter Nature Walk- Connect with the quiet beauty of the season and the grounding energy of the natural world through a mindful outdoor walk. (weather permitting)
• Fire Circle & Cacao Tasting- Gather in community around a warm fire, share reflections, and savor ceremonial cacao that gently opens the heart and enhances mindful awareness. (weather permitting)
• Restorative Yoga & Full Moon Yoga Nidra - Drop into deep rest and inner spaciousness through restorative postures and a guided full moon yoga nidra—a profound practice of relaxation and revitalization that connects you to the divine essence of who you are.
• Creative Intention Setting and Art Practice - Craft a visual representation of your intentions for 2026— be guided into creating a meaningful, tangible anchor for your aspirations to carry with you throughout the year.

Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the day, supporting you in feeling nourished, grounded, and fully present.



Your guides will expertly lead you in mindful movement, meditation, nature connection, herbal wisdom, and restorative practices to support you in releasing what no longer serves and stepping into the new year with grounded purpose.


Michelle Greenfield brings over 1,000 hours of yoga training across multiple traditions and specializes in mindful movement, meditation, and nature connection. As a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, she creates experiences that invite you into wholeness through the wisdom of the body and the natural world.


Lonnie Galt-Theis is an herbalist, yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher, and earth steward of Equinox Botanical Sanctuary. She offers restorative yoga, yoga nidra, herbal wisdom, and seasonal rituals that support deep connection with your essential self and nourish well-being through relationship with the more-than-human world.


January 3, 2026
10am-5pm
Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness



Investment: We honor the different financial realities we each experience. Choose the tier that aligns with your circumstances to help create an inclusive space for all. Higher price tiers make lower price tiers possible. All participants receive the same full experience.
  • Standard Rate: $222 (Early Bird: $199 by Dec 15)
  • Community Support: $260 (Early Bird: $237 by Dec 15)
  • Community Access: $185 (Early Bird: $162 by Dec 15)
  • Use Promo code EARLYBIRD when you register by December 15

All levels Include: Full instruction, all materials, lunch, snacks, and beverages
This will be a small group for an intimate experience, so space is limited—register early!



Is This Retreat for You?

This retreat is for you if you’re ready to:

  • Illuminate what matters most
  • Release what no longer serves
  • Begin the new year with clarity, intention, and self-compassion
  • Enjoy a full day of deep relaxation, nourishing restoration, and mindful reset
  • Create intentional space to decompress, revive, and anchor your path forward

If you're seeking a spacious, supportive, and soulful beginning to 2026, this retreat offers the perfect doorway.


OPTIONAL - Add on a ticket to the Full Moon Yoga and Sound Bath that evening from 6:30-8:00pm at Serenity Roots and receive a 20% discount. Ticket can be purchased when you register as an Add-On.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Serenity Roots Yoga and Wellness Center, 8950 Lavelle Road, Athens, United States

Tickets

USD 23.18 to USD 279.28

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