Yoga For Migraines Yoga Retreat

What you’ll do:

During this 4-day retreat in beautiful Carmel, you’ll explore gentle, restorative practices designed to support migraine, stress, and anxiety relief. Each day blends yoga, guided discussions, and wellness rituals with spacious free time to relax and enjoy the coastal setting.

This retreat is the perfect mix of restoration, connection, and ease. Your group will have space to unwind together in a beautiful Carmel setting while exploring yoga, wellness rituals, and mindful practices that support migraine, stress, and anxiety relief. With a balance of guided activities—like yoga, journaling, ceremonies, and a spa day—and plenty of free time for beach walks, local dining, and relaxation, it offers something meaningful for everyone. Best of all, the retreat is designed at your own pace, so your party can share the experience while each person honors their individual needs.

Why we love it for your party:

• Daily yoga classes (Tailored for migraine prevention, stress relief, pain management, and integration)

• Wellness ceremonies & rituals (Including a Welcome Sharing Circle, Cacao Ceremony on sleep and dietary triggers, and a Closing Manifestation Ritual)

• Spa excursion (To Refuge Day Spa for deep rest and renewal)

• Optional dining (At Shearwater Tavern for nourishing meals)

• Integration & journaling (To reflect on your experiences and create a personalized migraine care toolkit)

About this experience partner:

Your retreat will be guided by Johanna Baldino, a certified yoga teacher and wellness facilitator specializing in practices for migraine, stress, and anxiety relief. Johanna has personally managed her own migraines, stress, and anxiety with these techniques, which gives her teaching a compassionate, real-life perspective.

With years of experience and a deep passion for holistic healing, she creates safe, supportive spaces where students can listen to their bodies and reconnect with balance. Her classes combine mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation with practical tools for long-term wellness, making the retreat both restorative and empowering.

Additional information:

• All activities are optional — this retreat is designed to be gentle, flexible, and supportive. You’re encouraged to move at your own pace and honor your energy each day.

• Meals are not included, but the on-site Shearwater Tavern offers delicious dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Group dinners are optional and a great way to connect with others.

• Spa day at Refuge is included in your retreat package for deep relaxation and renewal.

• What to bring: Comfortable yoga clothes, journal, water bottle, cozy layers for coastal weather, and an open mind for rest and reflection.

• Location: Carmel, California — a serene coastal town perfect for unwinding, with nearby beaches, shops, and walking paths to enjoy during free time.