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Breathing Through It All
Our breath tells the story of how we live. When we hold our breath, we hold our emotions. When we breathe freely, we allow ourselves to feel, to release, and to return to balance. Breathwork has changed my life. It has taught me that peace doesn’t come from controlling life, but from allowing it to flow through you. During our Soulful Serenity retreat, we dedicate time each day to breathwork. It is one of the most powerful healing practices we share together. There are moment
Stacey Kelly
5 days ago1 min read


Coming Home to Yourself: The Art of Stillness in a Noisy World
There is a moment on every retreat that I will never forget. It is the sound of someone exhaling deeply after months, sometimes years, of holding their breath. You can see their shoulders drop, their face soften, their spirit exhale. It is the moment they remember what it feels like to simply be. The world we live in moves quickly. It tells us that productivity equals worth, that rest is weakness, and that stillness is something to earn. But what if stillness is actually wher
Stacey Kelly
6 days ago1 min read


Movement Heals
I used to work out to change my body. Now, I move to be in my body. For a long time, movement felt like something I had to do to prove...
Stacey Kelly
Jul 291 min read


The Power of the Pause
It took me a long time to believe that slowing down could be productive. I equated rest with laziness. Pausing with falling behind....
Stacey Kelly
Jul 271 min read


The Body Remembers
A woman's hands resting on her knees, in meditation. I used to think stress lived in my head. That if I could just change my mindset,...
Stacey Kelly
Jul 252 min read


Hello July: Let the Summer Magic Begin ☀️
It’s official—summer is here and I’m already wondering how it’s July 1st. The solstice came and went with her radiant energy, and now...
Stacey Kelly
Jul 12 min read


Meet the Hosts: Why We Created This Retreat
Hi, I’m Stacey - yoga teacher, fitness instructor, holistic wellness coach, and retreat creator. I’ve been teaching for years, but...
Stacey Kelly
Jun 62 min read


Inside the Soulful Serenity Experience: What to Expect (and Why It’ll Change You)
Sunsana Retreat goers on an excursion in Mazunte, experiencing a coffee and mezcal tasting If you're anything like me, you want to know...
Stacey Kelly
Jun 62 min read


Breathwork: The Medicine Within
I always thought I understood breath. I’d been practicing yoga for years. I knew how to use it in movement, in meditation. But it wasn’t...
Stacey Kelly
Apr 301 min read


The Unexpected Gifts of Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone (And Why Retreats Facilitate Them)
Over the course our lives, we often establish routines and familiar patterns, creating a sense of comfort. However, it is in those...
Stacey Kelly
Mar 92 min read


Waking Up With Spring
Budding flowers Can we just take a minute and acknowledge that weird, wonderful feeling when winter finally starts to loosen its grip?...
Stacey Kelly
Mar 92 min read


The Teachers We Never Asked For: How Challenges Shape Us
If there’s one thing I’ve learned on this journey - through running a business, raising a family, and navigating the unpredictable waves...
Stacey Kelly
Feb 182 min read


How Yoga Saved Me: Embracing Wellness Amid Life's Chaos
A calming yoga space to embrace wellness and mindfulness. When I look back on my journey with yoga, I see it as a thread that has woven...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 204 min read


Opening Chakras with Yoga Poses
Morning meditation as sunlight streams through the window, highlighting a peaceful lotus pose. When I first learned about chakras, I was...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 162 min read


Deepening My Yoga Practice
Engaged in Yamas & Niyamas Workshop Book during the peaceful retreat in November 2024. Yoga started as a physical practice for me. I...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 162 min read


Making Time for a Daily Routine
A gratitude journal, excellent for capturing a mood of thankfulness and reflection. Honestly, I used to find routines challenging. My...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 162 min read


Meditation for Stress
A serene moment of mindfulness as two people meditate in a sunlit room, overlooking a tranquil garden. I used to think meditation was...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 162 min read


Yoga for Mental Health
When I first started practicing yoga, I never imagined how much it would transform my mental health. I started this journey well over 20...
Stacey Kelly
Jan 162 min read


Living the Values of Yoga in Modern Day: Embracing the Yamas and Niyamas
As we prepare for the upcoming retreat in November, one of the core focuses of our workshop will be on the Yamas and Niyamas , ancient...
Stacey Kelly
Oct 23, 20243 min read


The Transformative Benefits of Yoga: A Journey to Wellness
Yoga, an ancient practice rooted in both physical and spiritual discipline, has evolved over thousands of years to become a powerful tool...
Stacey Kelly
Oct 23, 20244 min read
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