Whether you’re approaching menopause, moving through it, or years beyond it, estrogen has shaped—and continues to shape—how your body responds to movement, exercise, recovery, and aging. This exercise retreat will help you understand those changes, build a movement practice that supports strength, resilience, and longevity, and leave with practical tools you can use every day. Guided by biomechanist and bestselling author Katy Bowman, you’ll learn to work with your changing body instead of trying to fix it while enjoying three days of expert instruction, nourishing meals, meaningful connection, and the freedom to simply show up while we take care of the rest.
This retreat is open to women of all ages, whether you make hormones, take them or miss them.
Recommended Listening: Menopause in Motion – Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
Throughout this retreat, you’ll reconnect with your body in ways that feel supportive, not strenuous. You’ll explore movement designed for how your physiology is changing, guided by a biomechanical approach that honors strength, function, and recovery at every age. Sessions blend guided exercises with reflection and real-time feedback, helping you understand your range, improve mobility, and rebuild trust in your body’s capacity. Rather than pushing through discomfort or relying on routines that no longer serve you, you’ll learn how to work with your body’s changing needs so movement feels sustainable, strengthening, and deeply supportive of long-term wellbeing.
All participants will receive Katy Bowman’s My Perfect Movement Plan.
Targeted sessions that adapt to aging muscles, joints, and bones.
Design personalized movement plans that replenish energy and serve long-term wellness.
Supportive conversations that normalize experience and build community.
Reflective prompts to anchor insights and deepen self-awareness.
Restore vitality and alignment through mindful outdoor walking.
Informed Adaptability
Sustainable Strength
Build bone-supportive strength with movement designed for longevity—not burnout.
Joint Vitality
Restore mobility and strengthen joints with movements that meet your body where it is—and where it’s headed.
Confident Mobility
Strengthen your foundation with balance-focused practices that improve coordination, reduce fall risk, and build lasting confidence.
Restful Resilience
Experience nervous system support through movement that helps regulate stress, improve sleep, and boost emotional well-being.
Adapted Movement
Modify the way you move—from daily tasks to exercise—to better serve your body’s changing needs.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
This experiential retreat offers a well-balanced schedule that combines structured educational sessions with flexible time blocks – ensuring you have ample opportunity to engage in learning while also allowing personal time to explore the retreat center, participate in activities, and enjoy moments of reflection and relaxation.
(Program schedule subject to change.)
Check-in Begins 4:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Property Orientation 7:00–7:20 pm
Session 1 7:30–9:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 2 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
Session 3 2:00–4:00 pm
Free Time 4:00–6:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 4 9:30–11:30 am
Room Checkout 11:00 am Luggage may be held at Reception.
Lunch 12:00–1:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am • Lunch: 12:00–1:30 pm • Dinner: 6:00–7:30 pm
Optional activities include
Yoga • Meditation • Kirtan • Bonfire • Labyrinth • Nature Trails
Bestselling author, speaker, and a leader in the Movement movement, biomechanist Katy Bowman is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. Her nine books, including the groundbreaking Move Your DNA and Movement Matters, have been translated into more than a dozen languages worldwide.
Prices include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
Ideal for friends seeking hotel-style comfort and amenities.
Ideal for individuals, couples, or friends seeking simple surroundings for peace and clarity.
Note Room may contain extra single beds.
Fully furnished 665 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 2 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Fully furnished 995 sq.-ft. apartment (max: 4 persons)
Note Furniture may vary; each apartment is different.
Free activities include
Interactive Nature Hikes
Cooking Demos
Meditation & Movement Classes
Wellness Workshops
Paid activities include
Pottery Classes
Ayurvedic Wellness & Healing Arts Treatments
Take your rejuvenation to another level. Our spa offers treatments and therapies that integrate ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness.
Call to check availability during Shankara Ayurveda Spa business hours; seven days a week, 9:00 am–6:00 pm.
For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.
Unless otherwise indicated, our programs are open to participants 18 years of age and older.
To encourage a healthy environment, we ask that guests not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces. However, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.
Our property is always smoke-free.
Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts. You may email us at info@theartoflivingretreatcenter.kinsta.cloud.
Thanks to the cool climate of the Blue Ridge Mountains, air conditioning is rarely needed. For the occasional warm day, there is a fan in each room to help keep you comfortable.
We do have lodging and event venues that are ADA-compliant. Due to the topography of our mountain campus, some are easier to access than others, so please speak to Guest Services (800.392.6870) prior to registering to ensure we can best accommodate your needs. We also have shuttles that run frequently throughout the campus.
We are committed to the safety of our guests and staff. Our mountaintop location and the surrounding areas are spacious, remote, safe, and secure.
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Transportation Options Between Charlotte and the Center
Hickory Hop Shuttle Service Book online hickoryhop.com The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. Reservations are required, so book ahead online and be sure to confirm shuttle times coordinate with your travel plans.
High Country Limo 828.898.9595 highcountrylimo.com
Oscar’s Car Service 704.965.5800
Edwardo’s Car Service 704.949.6775
Blue Bird Transportation 828.989.7286 Blue Bird of Boone
Abby Cab 828.475.2988 abbycab.com
Uber or Lyft Book in app on arrival.
Other airports within driving distance from the Art of Living Retreat Center include
Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN (80 miles)
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC (110 miles)
Visit our directions page for more information.
Step into a world where mindfulness meets beauty. Our gallery captures the essence of the Art of Living—from serene moments of reflection to vibrant celebrations of life, wellness, and connection.
SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.
