What if the tension, stress, and emotional weight you carry were not permanent but patterns waiting to be unwound? This three-day immersive retreat helps you reconnect with your innate ability to heal through the Fascial Maneuvers method developed by Human Garage. Guided by founders Jason Van Blerk and Aisha Rodrigue, you will explore the body’s fascia as a living system that holds memory, posture, emotions, and energy flow. Through movement, breathwork, and mindful counter-rotation techniques, you will learn how to release what the body has been storing and restore alignment, clarity, and ease. This weekend gives you the structure, support, and science-backed tools to break old patterns and return to a state of grounded well-being.
*Participants must be able to stand and walk to get the most out of this experience.
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Nervous System Ease
Learn tools to regulate and calm your system.
Increased Vitality
Experience greater energy, focus, and physical renewal.
Stress Relief
Unwind physical and emotional tension with guided techniques.
Inner Confidence
Trust your ability to direct your own healing process.
Self-Awareness
Understand how fascia connects your body, emotions, and mind.
Practical Self-Care
Take home methods you can use anytime for continued healing.
Throughout this hands-on weekend, you will experience the power of being the active participant in your own healing. Guided Fascial Maneuvers, somatic awareness practices, and breath-led movement help you unwind stored tension and shift long-held emotional and physical patterns. As you explore how fascia influences posture, energy, and mood, you will feel your body soften, your breath deepen, and your nervous system recalibrate. Each session builds practical skills you can continue at home, reinforcing your confidence in creating real, lasting change. By the final day, you will feel more open, aligned, and connected to the intelligence within your own body.
Learn guided movements that unwind tension and retrain patterns.
Use targeted breathing to support release and nervous system balance.
Tune into subtle sensations that reveal where the body holds emotion.
Explore safe methods that help shift trapped feelings and stress.
Reflect, journal, and ground your insights for continued growth.
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.
Check-in Begins 4:00 pm
Dinner 6:00–7:00 pm
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 6:00–7:30 pm
Breakfast 7:30–9:30 am
Session 6 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
No prior experience is needed. The program is designed for all levels.
Yes, the movements are gentle, accessible, and can be modified for each individual.
Comfortable clothing for movement, a journal, and an open mind for learning and self-healing.
Aisha Rodrigue López, co-founder of Human Garage, is a visionary leader in holistic healing, personal transformation, and conscious leadership. She has helped thousands of people reconnect to their bodies, release trauma, and unlock their full emotional and physical potential.
Jason Van Blerk, Co-Founder of Human Garage, empowers people worldwide to heal themselves through Fascial Maneuvers—redefining self-care with movement, science, and practical tools that transform the body and mind.
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@artoflivingretreatcenter.org.
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.
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SAVE! Add a day or two and save 20% off our R&R rates. Select your added day(s) on the Registration page.