Leading a yoga retreat isn’t just a vacation with yoga—it’s a business, a service, and a deep commitment to your students. In this episode of Yoga Teacher Confidential, I talk with retreat leader Amy Boerner about what really goes into hosting successful retreats. From requiring deposits that “hurt to lose” to learning the hard way why you should never cook for your participants, Amy shares both the challenges and rewards of creating transformative retreat experiences.

We cover how to set clear expectations, manage daily schedules, and beta-test your first offering, plus the importance of financial planning. Amy also highlights Jungle Bay in Dominica as her dream retreat venue and shares exciting news about our upcoming 200-hour teacher training partnership.

If you’ve ever dreamed of hosting a retreat—or want to avoid costly mistakes—this conversation is full of wisdom you won’t find in glossy Instagram ads.

Additional Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Join Amy’s live Comfort Zone Conversations call: https://www.comfortzoneyoga.com/c/comfort-zone-conversations/hosting-yoga-retreats-101?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep51
• Learn more about our hybrid 200-hour teacher training: https://carrboroyoga.com/destination200ytt/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=ep51

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