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Restorative Spring Renewal and Replenishment with La Reina Marshall

Restorative Spring Renewal and Replenishment with La Reina Marshall

Immerse yourself in our serene 5-acre spa retreat in West Sonoma County for a day of transformative self-care.  Your journey begins with a morning of relaxation, including a group cedar enzyme footbath, your choice of a 70-minute massage or a 65-minute custom facial, peaceful walking meditation through our bamboo forest, and guided meditation in our renowned Japanese garden.  Next, a nourishing lunch, crafted by a local chef with fresh, wholesome ingredients will be offered in a magical creekside setting beneath the shade of oak and bay trees.

During the afternoon join La Reina Marshall, a local 500 RYT for a restorative slow flow yoga practice followed by guided journaling spring intentions and reflections for personal renewal and growth. We will start with a ninety minute slow flow yoga practice followed with longer prop supported yin holds, ending with a restorative practice coupled with a body scan mediation. 

Coming out of our physical practice you will have an opportunity to be guided through reflective journaling and intention setting while having the opportunity to share in group discussion. Wrap up this healing experience with a group reiki infused sound therapy session with the intention to integrate and to complete your day. You’ll wrap up this experience filled with replenishment and renewal; feeling supported, nourished and held in community. 

Please bring a yoga mat, journal and water. Yoga props will be provided, please bring anything that brings you comfort. 

ABOUT LA REINA

La Reina Marshall, RYT 500, has practiced yoga since 2005 and earned her 200-hour certification at Soul Yoga in June 2019. She trained in trauma-informed yoga, yin yoga, restorative yoga, and sound healing, and completed certifications with Dolphin Method as a certified Doula, as well as in Prenatal & Postnatal Vinyasa Yoga. She also trained and received attunement in Reiki I, II, and Mastery levels. In October 2024, she completed her 300-hour yoga certification with Soul Yoga. As an Integrative Health Practitioner, La Reina loves helping people find support in self-healing by integrating a variety of modalities, and she has worked in the healing arts for over 10 years.

For La Reina, the practice of yoga, sound healing and energy work are a path to emotional and physical wellness. She teaches a vinyasa inspired flow to create a grounded container to experience your body on the mat. The very act of being aware of our bodies and feeling what we need to feel is how we live more fully. With compassion and authenticity, you will have an opportunity to explore your connection with the present moment using your breath as a guide. La Reina believes practicing vulnerability is the gateway for healing ourselves, and by doing so we contribute to the collective healing of those around us. 


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The Magic of Herbal Foods: Using Plant Medicine for Deep Nourishment with Sarah Kate Benjamin

The Magic of Herbal Foods: Using Plant Medicine for Deep Nourishment with Sarah Kate Benjamin

Join Sarah Kate Benjamin of The Kosmic Kitchen for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation at the beautiful Osmosis Day Spa. To start, you’ll explore key herbs of the springtime that support whole body health and learn how to infuse them into everyday meals in a way that feels both sensible and fun. Then, you’ll take part in a hands-on herbal cooking class where we’ll create a nourishing lunch together while enjoying the sounds of the nearby creek.

After the cooking class, you’ll relax with a group cedar enzyme footbath, choose between a 70-minute massage or a 65-minute custom facial, and experience peaceful walking meditation through our bamboo forest followed by guided meditation in our renowned Japanese garden.

By the end of the day, you’ll feel inspired to connect with the herbs of the season, discover fun and easy ways to bring them into your daily rituals, and leave restored by the rejuvenating treatments at Osmosis Day Spa. 

ABOUT SARAH KATE BENJAMIN

Sarah Kate Benjamin is an herbalist, holistic chef, and cookbook author. After doctors diagnosed her with chronic fatigue syndrome in her early twenties, she turned to nourishing foods and restorative herbs to heal. Since then, she has taught kitchen herbalism and herbal cooking for the past 10 years. She centers her approach to herbal cooking on helping people build relationships with medicinal plants and everyday foods, inviting them to see their kitchens as sanctuaries for healing and deeper self-connection. From medicinal broths and comforting porridges to adaptogenic spice blends and digestive-supportive dressings, she aims to make herbal foods accessible and seamless to any kitchen practice.

She co-authored her first book, The Kosmic Kitchen Cookbook, and released it in August of 2020. Sarah lives in Sebastopol, California, where she teaches online herbal cooking classes, offers one-on-one consultations, and runs a weekly herbal recipe subscription. You can learn more about her work and connect with her on Instagram @thekosmickitchen.

Menu
  • Turmeric Coconut Sweet Potato Soup with Adaptogenic Broth 
  • Chickpea Pancakes with Spring Rainbow Cabbage Salad | Tangy Lemon Balm Mustard Vinaigrette| Toasted Pepitas 
  • Warm French Lentils with Nettle Salsa Verde 
  • Cardamom Date Stewed Strawberry Cups with Local Yogurt | Toasted Almonds | Rose Flake Salt 

 

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Welcoming the Sun: Intention Setting and Mindful Movement for the Summer Solstice With Katie Skjerping and Margaux Permutt

Welcoming the Sun: Intention Setting and Mindful Movement for the Summer Solstice With Katie Skjerping and Margaux Permutt

Immerse yourself in our serene 5-acre spa retreat in West Sonoma County for a day of transformative self-care. To begin, your journey starts with a morning of relaxation, including a group cedar enzyme footbath, your choice of a 70-minute massage or a 65-minute custom facial, peaceful walking meditation through our bamboo forest, and guided meditation in our renowned Japanese garden.  Following this, a nourishing lunch, crafted by a local chef with fresh, wholesome ingredients will be offered in a magical creekside setting beneath the shade of oak and bay trees.

As we embrace the season, the summer solstice is a time of year that can spark a sense of expansiveness, new vitality, and abundance. With this in mind, join us for an intimate workshop where Coach Katie Skjerping will guide you through an intuitive approach to purposeful reflection. Through the use of guided visioning and journal prompts to support you in gaining internal clarity to set meaningful intentions aligned with your values and vision for the long days ahead. 

Additionally, yoga instructor Margaux Permutt will lead you through a series of gentle yoga postures, breathing exercises and guided relaxation to aid in aligning mind, body, and heart, preparing you to drop into the deep clarity required for our intention setting practice. Ultimately, this movement will help you integrate your intentions into a fully embodied experience.

ABOUT KATIE AND MARGAUX PERMUTT

Katie Skjerping is a professional Coach and founder of Poppy Coaching. With over 15 years of experience across both public and private sectors, Katie empowers individuals to lead with authenticity in their careers, homes, and communities. Katie guides clients in navigating career growth, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven civic leadership. Clients are supported in living intentionally and in alignment with their values, fostering holistic and sustainable fulfillment. Katie is certified as a professional coach from UC Davis and holds a Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a Master’s degree from UCLA.

Margaux Permutt draws on two decades of training, teaching and practicing in multiple modalities to support you in radiant health. She is a Registered Yoga Therapist (E-RYT 500) who makes movement accessible to practitioners with all levels of ability. She has a background in Ayurvedic medicine, nutrition and herbalism. In her “day job” she works as a health educator, dietitian, and healthcare program manager. She loves supporting students and clients on transformational journeys to uncover ease in their bodies, peace in their minds, and courage in their hearts. 

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