Retreat Facilitators
Beth Wylie, LMFT
Dr. Sarah Anne Rothman
A Couples Retreat to reconnect, reignite, and renew your relationship.
Just Breathe
A couples therapy and breathwork retreat.
Welcome to our rejuvenating Breathwork and Couples Therapy Retreat!
Are you and your partner feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life? Do conflicts often escalate into explosive fights or result in shutting down? It's time to reignite the spark in your relationship and rediscover the power of connection through the transformative practices of breathwork and couples therapy.
At our retreat, we offer a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern science to help couples navigate through challenges and cultivate deeper intimacy. Our carefully curated program incorporates the healing benefits of breathwork, combined with expert couples therapy exercises, to create a space where you can reconnect, communicate effectively, and reignite passion in your relationship.
But how exactly does breathwork contribute to enhancing your relationship dynamics?
Let's delve into the science behind it:
Breathwork has been shown to regulate the central nervous system (CNS), helping individuals manage stress and anxiety more effectively. When stress levels are high, our bodies often react instinctively, leading to heightened reactivity and emotional explosions. By learning to control our breath, we can activate the parasympathetic nervous system, inducing a state of relaxation and calmness. This regulation of the CNS is crucial for couples as it helps them navigate conflicts with greater clarity and composure, reducing the likelihood of explosive fights or shutting down.
Moreover, the combination of breathwork with couples therapy exercises empowers partners to engage in difficult conversations without triggering the primitive response of the prefrontal cortex shutting down. Instead of reacting impulsively, couples learn to approach conflicts with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. They discover that they have the power to communicate authentically and resolve differences peacefully, fostering a deeper sense of connection and mutual respect.
During our retreat, you'll embark on a journey of self-discovery and relational healing, guided by experienced facilitators who are committed to supporting your growth as individuals and as a couple. Through immersive breathwork sessions, interactive workshops, and personalized couples therapy exercises, you'll gain invaluable insights into your relationship dynamics, uncovering hidden patterns and barriers that may be holding you back from experiencing true intimacy and fulfillment.
Whether you're seeking to reignite the passion in your relationship, heal past wounds, or simply deepen your connection with your partner, our Breathwork and Couples Therapy Retreat offers a sacred space for transformation and renewal. Join us as we embark on this journey together, reconnecting with ourselves and each other in profound and meaningful ways.
Don't let conflicts tear you apart – invest in your relationship and embark on a journey of love, growth, and transformation. Reserve your spot at our retreat today and take the first step towards a happier, healthier relationship!
Welcome to Lumeria in Upcountry Maui
Lumeria Maui is a luxury educational retreat center and a stunning oasis of tranquility that connects people with the sacred 'aina (land) and mystery of Maui through its experiential classes & programs. Lumeria is located on six magnificently landscaped ocean-view acres, just outside of the seaside village of Paia on Maui’s North Shore. The 1909 historic building was completely restored and features 24 luxurious guest accommodations, an outdoor pool, yoga shala, and multiple private hammocks to relax in.
Revitalize Your Relationship: Join Us for a Healing Journey at Our Couples Retreat on Maui
Led by Couples Therapist Beth Wylie and Naturopathic Doctor and Breathwork Facilitator Dr. Sarah Anne Rothman, our retreat promises a transformative experience aimed at tackling the challenges commonly faced by couples. Together, Beth and Sarah offer a holistic approach, blending mindfulness practices, communication refinement, conflict resolution strategies, and exercises to foster intimacy. Throughout your time with us, you'll embark on a journey of self-exploration and relational growth. Beth Wylie will guide you through the intricacies of relationship dynamics, fostering deeper connections and more transparent communication with your partner. With Dr. Sarah Rothman’s expertise, she will help you discover how breathwork can dissolve stagnant energies, release old emotions, and reshape communication patterns that might be hindering your relationship. By addressing both the physical and emotional dimensions of your partnership, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical tools to nurture a robust and fulfilling bond for years to come. Immerse yourselves in a range of breathwork sessions, group therapy experiences, and activities designed specifically for couples. Optional excursions, such as snorkeling adventures, provide opportunities to explore Maui's natural wonders while strengthening your connection with your partner. This retreat isn't just a vacation—it's a chance for profound metamorphosis.
Join us and reignite the spark in your relationship.
What's included:
Incredible energy, an abundance of love, and, of course, high vibes.
Plus:
Five nights of accommodation in a beautiful private room at Lumeria, a stunning educational and wellness retreat center on Maui.Breakfast and lunch in Lumeria's farm-to-table restaurant, featuring fresh, local, and organic ingredients.Access to Lumeria's daily class offerings, including yoga and wellness classes, to enhance your physical and emotional well-being.A welcome gift bag containing carefully selected items by Beth and Sarah.Luxurious linens and towels, with the added convenience of daily room service.Participate in daily couples workshops and mini sessions led by the host and licensed marriage therapist Beth Wylie, who will guide you through detailed exercises and homework meant to strengthen your communication and connection.Learn the healing power of Breathwork through daily classes and instruction from Dr. Sarah Rothman.Morning snorkel/boating excursion to Molokini. (optional but trip is included in price).Benefit from personalized attention in a small group setting, with the opportunity to connect and share with other like-minded couples.Come together for a goodbye dinner at a beautiful farm in Upcountry Maui, creating a sense of community and deep bonds that can last long after your retreat.
This immersive experience offers the potential to deepen your relationship, reconnect with your partner, and build lasting connections with Maui and your fellow participants.
Not Included
Airfare to and from Maui.Travel Insurance/fees (including Visa)Rental Car and/or transportation from the airport (OGG) to Lumeria.Four Dinner time meals (Lumeria's Restaurant is open and available to eat dinner on Tuesdays and Saturdays. If you choose to dine there it will be an additional cost.)Alcohol or drinks throughout the day.
Introducing your Retreat Facilitators
Beth Wylie
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Just Breathe was born out of my desire to help couples reconnect and manage their conflicts more effectively. As A Conflict Navigator and Empathy provider, I began to notice that many of my clients were becoming overwhelmed during therapy sessions, making resolving conflicts difficult. I realized that if this was happening in the therapy room, it was likely also happening at home. After a decade of observing couples get stuck in the same conflicts, I realized the importance of a calm and regulated central nervous system during conflict discussions. I drew on my own experience of learning to be less reactive in my relationships through consistent meditation. I began teaching my clients how to become more aware of their emotional reactivity. This led me to collaborate with Dr. Sarah Anne Rothman, a Naturopathic Doctor and Breathwork Retreat Leader, to create a holistic retreat that promotes inner peace, harmony in relationships, inspiration, and deep connection. We're both thrilled to share this unique experience with you.Over the last 15 years, I have developed an expertise as a couples therapist. My practice has always consisted of couples primarily, and I have been using the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy in my work with couples from the beginning. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Hawaii and WA state. I am a level III trained Gottman Therapist, Bringing Baby Home Educator, and a 7 Principles Relationship Workshop Facilitator. I find tremendous fulfillment in this work. My specialty is creating a comfortable and safe space for two individuals to explore their actions, goals, and efforts. While relationships have always been a central focus of mine, over the past decade, I have come to appreciate the profound impact that trauma can have on our central nervous system and therefor the conflict manaagement of a couple. I am fascinated by how our brains and past traumatic experiences affect our ability to navigate conflicts. Ultimately, my goal is to help clients understand their physiological responses and how they can use their breathe to heal so they can again experience joy, trust and vulnerability in their relationships. I'm also funny, loving, anxious, and passionate. Sometimes, I'm guilty of having double standards for the people in my life. I'm also a mother, daughter, wife, and friend. In 2018, I got sober, which opened up a whole new world of opportunities for me. I learned how to show up better in my relationships and the world, including learning how to use my breath to calm my central nervous system. Lessen my reactivity has been achieved through meditation, breathwork and working the 12 steps of Alcoholic Annoymous
Dr. Sarah Anne Rothman
Certified Naturopathic DoctorI am a Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist, Breathwork Facilitator and Mama of two. I am a lover of the ocean, the trees, neon green moss after the rain, the medicine in plants, flowers and food, people, giggles, sunshine and barefeet.I value an integrative approach to health, through preventative medicine, functional medicine, mindfulness and individualized treatment.I encourage you to take an active role in your health and honor your body's innate ability to heal.Healing in all its forms ignites me. I am honored to bear witness to it daily, in myself and in all the amazing humans I have met on this journey.I am a Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor in California, Hawaii, and British Columbia and a Nationally Licensed Acupuncturist. I am currently offering patient visits through telemedicine for those near and far and in person on Maui and in California. I also offer Retreats and Breathwork programs all over the world, as I am passionate about group medicine, integrating mind and body, functionality and frequency and embodiment of the ethereal. With a background in clinical practice, I have received extensive training in Women's Health, Fertility Thyroid Health, and Pediatrics. My experience also includes working in clinics and hospitals abroad, particularly in Bolivia, as well as collaborating with patients and physicians in rural natural health and homeopathic clinics in Kenya. For over a decade, I founded and served as the Medical Director of Thyme Integrative Health, a leading Integrative Health Clinic in Northern California that brought together and managed a diverse group of practitioners, including psychologists, integrative MDs, midwives, physical therapists, naturopathic doctors, and acupuncturists.Breathwork is a deeply healing and sacred ancient practice. It is one of the most powerful modalities I have ever witnessed and is so beautiful and efficient because it is all about self-exploration and self-healing. It honours the medicine within you. It is an active and energizing form of breathwork that goes deep beyond words.It brings out the medicine within you.It can help spread light, move stagnation and old stuck energies, emotions, and patterns. It can help release trauma, grief, and pain that we may carry from our childhood, our lineage and our environment. It can help deepen self-love as well as love and compassion for everything that surrounds us. It can bring out the wildest joy and the most tender of tears. It is a beautiful practice to expand and explore creativity, connectedness, and purpose. It can help rekindle and reignite the spark, passion, compassion, and joy in relationships. I am in love with this work, as it has helped me and all those I have worked with expand on so many levels. One Breathwork Healing session can feel like 20 years of meditation, therapy, or yoga. It cracks the heart open quickly and is accessible to everyone.I believe that how we choose to nourish and move our bodies is integral to overall health. I believe strongly in the power of food as medicine, the healing potential of herbs and nutrients, and the importance of mindfulness and breath in health. I work with and see YOU as a complex, fascinating, and whole person.Benefits of Retreat
1. Improved Communication: You'll learn effective techniques to express your feelings, needs, and concerns to your partner, leading to better understanding and connection.
2. Strengthened Bond: The retreat allows you and your partner to spend quality time together, away from daily distractions. This focused attention fosters a deeper emotional connection and strengthens the bond between you.
3. Emotional Healing: Both couples therapy and breathwork can facilitate emotional healing individually and as a couple. You'll have the opportunity to explore past wounds, heal old traumas, and release negative emotions that may be impacting your relationship.
4. Increased Intimacy: By addressing underlying issues and learning new ways to connect, you can experience a revitalization of intimacy in your relationship. Couples therapy can help you understand each other's emotional and physical needs, leading to a more fulfilling and passionate connection.
5. Conflict Resolution: Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but attending therapy equips you with tools and strategies to effectively navigate and resolve conflicts. You'll learn how to communicate constructively, find common ground, and work through disagreements in a healthier manner.
6. Enhanced Trust: Trust is the foundation of a strong and lasting relationship. Couples therapy provides a safe space to address trust issues, rebuild trust, and establish healthy boundaries. This process can help restore and deepen the trust between you and your partner.
7. Mutual Growth: The retreat offers personal growth and self-reflection opportunities. As individuals, you'll have the chance to identify and address personal patterns or behaviors that may impact your relationship. This mutual growth can lead to a more balanced and fulfilling partnership.
8. Stress Reduction: Taking time away from daily stressors and engaging in breathwork practices can significantly reduce stress levels. Lower stress levels allow you and your partner to be more present, focused, and receptive to one another, improving overall relationship satisfaction.
9. New Perspectives: Attending a retreat provides access to professional guidance and insights from therapists or facilitators. They can offer fresh perspectives, alternative viewpoints, and valuable advice, helping you gain new insights into your relationship dynamics.
10. Long-Term Skills: The skills and tools acquired during the retreat can be applied long after the program ends. You'll have a better understanding of your relationship dynamics, improved communication strategies, and conflict-resolution techniques that can continue to benefit your relationship in the future.
Itinerary for Just Breathe
While we do have an itinerary and try to stick to it, we also like to be fluid and flexible by working with what comes up for the group!May 5th:Fly into Maui’s Kahului Airport (OGG). Secure your rental car or taxi to Lumeria.Arrival at Lumeria Education Retreat.2:00 - 4:00 PM: Check-in and settle into your accommodations4:30 PM: Join us in the Yoga shala, where you'll meet the retreat facilitators, Beth and Sarah, and fellow retreat participants (aka new best friends). Sarah will lead us in an opening circle meditation where intentions will be set.
May 6th:Enjoy breakfast at Wooden Crate before we begin a full day!9:30 AM: Morning breathwork session, guiding you through transformative breathing techniques to enhance self-awareness and connection.11:00 AM: Group Therapy Session and Activity "Creating an Intentional Partnership" - Discover tools and rituals becoming more intentional in your relationship. Discover where values are aligned, so you can co-creating a purposeful and fulfilling relationship where you can make your life dreams come true, or at least begin to talk about them.12:30 PM: Lunch at the Wooden Crate, serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients to fuel your mind and body.2:30 PM: Couples Therapy and break out session: “Operating from a Place of Love” - Learn practices and perspectives that promote love, empathy, compassion, and understanding in your relationship. Learn to lessen reactivity in between the two of you which helps create more emotional safety, which leads you on a path to more trust.4:30 PM: Evening meditation to help bring your intentions, focus on your heart to heart connections, so you can begin to open your heart to your partner.6:00 PM: Free time to rest, explore the grounds, leave the property for a nice dinner or walk on the beach.
May 7th:Enjoy breakfast at Wooden Crate before you head out for a rad day of snorkeling or exploring the Island.7:00 AM: -1:00pm Optional Catamaran snorkeling trip to Molikini, a stunning marine reserve known for its crystal clear waters and vibrant marine life.Enjoy a guided snorkeling adventure and connect with the beauty of nature while exploring the underwater world. Lunch will be served on board. Dancing (if that is your thing) and bonding with each other and your new best friends.Free time to rest and relax. Integrate the day’s experience, or enjoy a couples’ activity that you may have pre-arranged. Enjoy the pool or hammocks together.Take time to work on exercises from the day.
May 8th:7:00 AM: Wake up and do morning journal and stretching together.Breakfast at Wooden Crate, kickstarting your day with wholesome and energizing breakfast options.9:30 AM: Morning Breathwork Session - fostering emotional release, presence and connection. Shark and Dolphin exercise lead by Dr. Rothman.11:00 AM: Group Therapy and breakout session - “Building Trust” - Explore the connection between trust/vulnerability and healthy conflict management. Use breathwork to help create the mindset needed to drop into vulnerability/love and out of anxiety/fear.12:30 PM: Lunch2:00 PM-4:00pm: Breathwork, intimacy and vulnerability. Exercise on stating fears adding breathwork to help maintain regulation.4:00 PM: Free time
May 9th:7:00 AM: Wake up and do morning journal and stretching together.Breakfast at Wooden Crate, kickstarting your day with wholesome and energizing breakfast options.9:30 AM: Morning breathwork: Active breathwork and deep meditation.11:00 AM: Couples therapy and breakout session: “Deepening Intimacy” - Explore techniques and rituals for deepening emotional and physical intimacy with your partner.12:30 PM: Lunch4:30 PM: Group Dinner at Moku Roots in Kula.Dancing after dinner and closing ceremony circle.
May 10th:Breakfast before you head out or say goodbye.9:30 AM: Goodbye circle and meditation. What are you leaving behind, call in what you want to bring home with you.Gratitude, Love and Farewell. Tears are very welcome!11:00 AM: Check out and departure, carrying the lessons and connections from the retreat into your life beyond Lumeria.
Frequently asked questions
Are there any extra expenses that are not included in the retreat cost?Yes, airfare, rental car or transportation from the airport to Lumeria, travel insurance, unspecified meals, gratuity, and other personal expenses are not included in the retreat cost.Is massage or bodywork included in the retreat price?No, it is not included in the retreat cost. However, we can assist you in arranging for this service as an add-on.Does the retreat package include airfare?No, the retreat package does not include airfare.Is travel insurance necessary?We recommend that you purchase travel insurance to guard against unexpected cancellations and any other travel-related incidents.What else is there to do on Maui?Waterfalls, Bamboo Forests, Beautiful Beaches, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Sailing, day trip to Lanai or Molokai, Wine Tasting, Hiking, Paddling boadingWe are in a happy and stable relationship, is this retreat still appropriate for us?Absolutely! This retreat is great for couples who are stable. Couples who are motivated to make positive changes in themselves and learn skills to both deepen their connection and expand your conflict management are highly encouraged to join us! In fact, stable and happy couples are usually couples who make the most progress, as they are highly motivated.What to bring?We will provide a detailed packing list on registration. The Retreat Center will provide luxurious bedding, linens and towels, yoga mats, blankets, bolsters, and meditation cushions. The snorkel excursion to Molokini will provide snorkel gear. Do I have to follow the entire itinerary?You have the option to choose which activities you want to participate in. Although group therapy sessions, breathwork, snorkel excursions, and workshops are included in the retreat cost, they are not mandatory.Can you cater to food allergies or dietary preferences?We can easily handle dietary preferences or restrictions. Our registration form has a section where you can share these details with us, and we will ensure that our on-site restaurant accommodates your needs.What if I have a disability or injury?Our top priority is to ensure that all guests feel safe and comfortable. If you have any concerns or injuries, please let us know on the registration form or contact us to discuss a customized plan to address your specific needs.Cancellation Policy/Terms & Conditions Please be aware that all retreat purchases are non-refundable. However, in the event that the property cancels the retreat and a replacement venue is not provided, a refund will be issued. Please note that if the retreat is cancelled due to force majeure, such as a pandemic, natural disaster, or travel restrictions, we will offer a rescheduled date instead of a refund. Unfortunately, we are unable to refund payments in this circumstance as we have already incurred upfront costs for accommodations, food, and other expenses. Additionally, we are unable to reimburse any travel expenses associated with your stay and recommend that you purchase travel insurance for added protection.Is this retreat located in Lahaina or on Maui’s westside of the Island?No, we are located in the Upcountry/Northshore area of Maui. Lumeria is located right outside of Paia. While tourism is currently a sensitive topic, the ask from those impacted by the fires is that tourism not be reopened to the West Side, other areas of the Island need the visitors, now more than ever. Both Beth and Sarah have donated their time and resources over the last 3 months and will continue to do so until Lahaina is rebuilt and the community moves toward healing. They both see it as their Kuleana (responsibility, privilege and a right) to do so. Beth and Sarah have fallen in love with what the Aloha spirit represents and we hope to share some of that with you as well.Will you be donating any of the proceeds of this retreat to Lahaina?Beth and Sarah have pledged to give 10% of the profits from this retreat to The Maui Medic Healers Hui. This grassroots, kanaka run organization has been on the ground since day 1 and have provided compassionate care for those who tend to get lost in the pukas (holes) of the system. Beth has spent her time volunteering with MMHH and was and continues to be blown away by the Aloha that they provide for EVERYBODY! Even if you do not join us on this retreat, please consider donating to MMHH for future Maui donations! Mahalo!
Just Breathe
Are you and your partner feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life? Do conflicts often escalate into explosive fights or result in shutting down? It's time to reignite the spark in your relationship and rediscover the power of connection through the transformative practices of breathwork and couples therapy.
At our retreat, we offer a unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern science to help couples navigate through challenges and cultivate deeper intimacy. Our carefully curated program incorporates the healing benefits of breathwork, combined with expert couples therapy exercises, to create a space where you can reconnect, communicate effectively, and reignite passion in your relationship.