What?

Step into the new year with purpose and power through this transformative 21-day Japa mantra practice. Together, we’ll repeat a potent mantra tied to the planet Mars—an energy of vitality, courage, and discipline—thousands of times.

With Mars in retrograde (the most intense of planetary retrogrades), this practice aligns with the cosmic energy to refine your inner fire and turn agitation into activation.

This journey includes:

✨ 3 live virtual sessions:

1. Kickoff (Tuesday, January 9th): Welcome, introduction to the practice and mantra, and an active practice to dive in.

2. Midway Check-In: Stay accountable, share insights, and practice together.

3. Closing (Thursday, January 30th): Reflect, share your experiences, and celebrate your growth.

✨ Daily mantra practice with the support of a like-minded group via WhatsApp
✨ A framework that gently encourages discipline, accountability, and perseverance

Why?

Japa meditation is powerful—but not always easy! It’s designed to push you up against the edges of resistance. With Mars retrograde stirring unresolved energies like frustration or restlessness, this is the perfect time to transform those emotions into growth, clarity, and purpose. When the mind tells you to quit, the group and structure of this practice will help you stay the course, showing you what’s possible when you persevere.

Mars retrograde is rare (once every two years) and profoundly impactful. This practice helps you harness its energy to ignite your vitality, activate courage, and align with a greater sense of purpose—all in a playful and creative way!

How much?

This offering is priced accessibly at $33 for 21 days, including all three live sessions.

Do I need a mala?

While it’s not absolutely necessary, a 108-beaded mala can be a wonderful tool to support your mantra practice. It helps you keep count while creating a tactile connection to the mantra’s energy. If you don’t have one, I encourage you to get one—it’s a beautiful way to deepen your commitment to the practice and feel more connected.

I also have a selection of malas I brought back from India, now available for purchase. They’ve been dipped in the Ganga and are infused with the energy of the land where mantra has been practiced for centuries. Message me to let me know if you’d like more info or to purchase one!

What?

As we approach the holidays and the final weeks of 2024, indulge in different yogic meditation practices to relax your nervous system, calm and clear your mind, and increase intuition and subtle body awareness, including…

• Yoga Nidra

• energizing and calming breathwork

• chakra activation practices 

• mantra meditation

• and more!

All are offered virtually to practice from the comfort of your own environment.

Why?

Hilary Jackendoff and I are both new mothers, and we feel like we have so much to share, but we have no time to share it. So we’re being gentle with ourselves and coming together to share the workload and bring you a series of 8 classes over 4 weeks, alternating teaching slots. We may have to swap things around - because babies - but meditation is all about adaptability and acceptance, so you’ll understand! :)

How much?

This series is priced very affordably at $120 and includes streaming access to all the recordings, through the end of December.

When?

About Hilary Jackendoff

I’m here to be of service, hold space, create community, uplift, and bring light to the shadows. I’m all about creating sacred space, diving deep into powerful, transformational practices - without the dogma - and having a LOT of fun while I do it. Because spirituality doesn’t have to be so serious!

I’m looking forward to sharing some of the tools and teachings that have helped me become a more self-aware, patient and compassionate human being - and less of an asshole! Thank you for trusting me to guide you!

A Transformational Retreat Rooted in Rebellious Rest

Prioritizing yourself (read: rest!) can be one of the most challenging things. Believe me, I get it.

But I’ve come to learn that when you’re going quickly, doing more, and keeping busy in a season (read: fall) designed for naps, slowing down, and doing less, you’re going against the flow of nature.

Let’s face it, we live in a culture that celebrates busyness. A culture that would like us to believe we need to prove our worth through productivity.

But as the days get shorter, the nights get longer, and the weather gets cooler, do you really want to be doing more?

I believe we actually want to enjoy fall + winter resting and digesting with regulated nervous systems.

“If we want to live more restful lives, we have to actually allow ourselves to rest.”

— NICOLA JANE HOBBS

Imagine getting to the root of where exhaustion and overwhelm stems from.

And, from there, planting seeds of an easy practice that transforms you from the inside out.

Imagine feeling refreshed, inspired, and aligned with nature’s rhythms, so much so that your heart’s deepest desire is effortlessly fulfilled.

This is all possible and waiting for you.

Take this long weekend to rebel against hustle culture + overdoing, to rebel against conditioned markers of success through busyness.

Take this invitation to see how much is possible when you actually do less.

Feel more alive by actually doing less. And learn to let go of feeling a guilty stigma about it!

PREPARE TO REST + DIGEST

Think of this retreat as an initiation to experiencing life without unnecessary exhaustion.

We will be doing deep work in an intimate group setting (5 participants max), so you walk away feeling empowered with easy-to-implement, transformational techniques.

🏜️ Bonus: This four-day, three-night desert retreat would be nothing without the nourishment of world-class (and dear friend!) Chef Shirley Temple. She will even be sharing a nourishing + inspiring cooking workshop in the spirit of rebellious rest.

Sample Schedule

THURSDAY

• 4pm Arrival

• 5pm Welcome circle

• 6:30pm Dinner

• 8pm Yoga Nidra

FRIDAY

• 7-7:30am Meditation (optional)

• Tea/coffee

• 8-9:30am Kriya yoga practice

• 10am Breakfast

• 12pm Sankalpa workshop

• 1:30pm Lunch

• Rest / reflection

• 4pm Yoga nidra

• 6:30pm Dinner

SATURDAY

• 7-7:30am Meditation (optional)

• Tea/coffee

• 8-9:30am Kriya yoga practice

• 10am Breakfast

• 12pm Chef Shirley’s inspired cooking workshop

• 1:30pm lunch

• Optional: Desert Botanical Garden excursion

• 6:30pm Dinner

• 8pm Yoga Nidra

SUNDAY

• 7-7:30am Meditation (optional)

• Tea/coffee

• 8am Kriya Yoga + Nidra

• 10am Breakfast

• 11:30am head home!

Accommodations + Pricing

Situated just 10-15 minutes from Phoenix International Airport, the retreat is held in a beautiful and spacious home located in one of Phoenix’s stunning historic neighborhoods.

Secure your space with a $500 non-refundable deposit; remaining balance due by September 15th. Retreat booking will become available on Wednesday, July 5th.

Single Occupancy: Queen Bed, Shared Bath (2 Spots)

• A queen sized bed in a private room.

• You’ll be sharing a bathroom with two others.

  $1,450

Double Occupancy: King Bed, Shared Bath (1 Spot)

• A king sized bed in a shared room.

• You’ll be sharing the room with another guest sleeping on an air mattress.

• You’ll be sharing a bathroom with your roommate.

  $1,300

Double Occupancy: Air mattress, Shared Bath (1 Spot)

• A queen sized air mattress in a shared room.

• You’ll be sharing the room with another guest sleeping on a king bed.

• You’ll be sharing a bathroom with your roommate.

  $1,200

Shared Space: Pull-out Couch, Shared Bath (1 Spot)

• A queen sized pull-out couch in the living space.

• You’ll be sharing a bathroom with two others.

  $1,150