Join Us For An Advent Half-Day Yoga & Contemplation Retreat
Peace On Earth
A half-day retreat retreat to explore the depth of peace as more than just a sense of calm, but as a call to active restoration and non-violence, looking to Jesus as our Prince of Peace.
Peace on Earth
🌟 What if peace was more than the quiet we crave in a noisy season?
🌟 What if peace wasn’t only stillness of heart, but a restoration of the whole world—God’s dream for creation alive among us?
During Advent, we look to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. Not only the One who calms storms and whispers comfort, but the One who comes to make all things whole. Scripture names this peace eirene and shalom—a peace that is more than the absence of conflict. It is wholeness, restoration, the mending of relationships with God, with one another, with creation, and even within ourselves.
In yoga philosophy, we call this ahimsa—non-violence, a way of living that honors life with compassion and reverence. Together, these truths remind us: peace is not passive. Peace is an active call, an embodied practice, a way of being rooted in God’s love and extended outward as healing.
This half-day retreat is an invitation to pause, breathe, and wonder at the depth of peace. To sit in stillness, yes—but also to rise into the holy work of restoration and non-violence. To remember that in Christ, we are already held in right relationship. To embody the Advent hope that peace on earth is not a far-off dream, but a present possibility.
Come and prepare your heart this Advent to receive the fullness of Christ’s peace: peace within, peace between, and peace for the world.
What You’ll Experience
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Contemplation
Engage in prayerful practices that open your awareness to God’s peace—through silence, reflection, and the simple delight of spending time just being with God.
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Creation
Craft a Peace Lantern as a sacred symbol of light and hope, carrying God’s vision of peace into your everyday life.
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Yoga
Experience Christ-centered yoga to awaken the body and restorative sequences to rest deeply. Sessions are led by experienced yoga teachers rooted in the Christian faith.
“He shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”
— Isaiah 9:6
This Retreat is for You
This retreat is for you if:
🌟 You long for a sacred pause before the busy season of Advent and Christmas begins
🌟 You crave both inner calm and a deeper, active understanding of peace
🌟 You feel a tug to live out peace more deeply—in your body, your relationships, and your community.
🌟 You want to explore the integration of yoga, Christian spirituality, and contemplative practices.
🌟 You want to be reminded that you are already at peace with God, and called to live that peace outwardly
🌟 You carry the heart of a peacemaker and desire to embody compassion toward self and others
🌟 You desire sacred space to reflect, breathe, and prepare your heart for the Prince of Peace.
Whether you’re seeking quiet restoration, a deeper understanding of biblical peace, or tangible practices to carry into daily life, you’ll find a sanctuary here.
The Benefits of Attending
By the end of our time together, you will have had the opportunity to…
🌟 Experience embodied peace through gentle yoga and guided contemplation.
🌟 Deepen your understanding, rooting into the biblical richness of eirene and shalom alongside the yogic practice of ahimsa.
🌟 Create a Peace Lantern as a symbol and reminder of God’s light and call to non-violence to carry peace into your home.
🌟 Leave with a renewed sense of hope and with a shared vow of non-violence, opening your heart to God’s vision of peace on earth.
🌟 Begin your advent season in a way that will enrich your time spent engaging in the season.
🌟 Be joined with a peace-filled community of sisters who long to bring Jesus’s vision of peace on earth to life.
Retreat Itinerary
A glimpse of the nourishing retreat planned for you.
*Itinerary subject to change.
Peace on Earth
8:30 AM | Guest Arrival | Arrive, connect, and settle in
9:00 AM | We Gather |Welcome and Prayerful Preparation
9:30 AM | Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Restorative Yoga with Kimee exploring peace as calm and serenity within.
10:20 AM | We are the Peacemakers | Soul Care Yoga with Aelea exploring Peace as restoration, eirene, shalom, and ahimsa.
11:10 AM | Light a Lantern | Create a peace lantern as a symbol of your commitment to peace | Enjoy festive snacks and beverages, and connect with new friends.
12:00 PM | Silence | A time of silence to open your heart to God's plan for Peace.
12:30 PM | Closing Circle | Closing sharing, blessing, and vow of non-violence.
This Advent, come and discover peace as more:
As stillness and restoration. As calm and courage.
As a holy, embodied hope for peace on earth.
Details & Registration
RETREAT DATE | Saturday, November 22, 2025
RETREAT LOCATION | St John's Lutheran Church. 3259 McGavock Pk, Nashville, TN 37214
WHAT’S INCLUDED | Yoga and contemplation sessions guided by 500+ hour certified yoga instructors, including all session materials, supplies for the creating of your peace lantern, festive snacks. All you need to bring is a workout mat, journal, pen, and water bottle.
WELCOME STATEMENT | You are welcome here no matter where you find yourself on your faith journey. We honor and embrace the diversity of our experiences and trust that God is present with each of us.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION | On now until October 26th - $65.00
REGULAR REGISTRATION | Begins October 26th - $75.00
REGISTRATION CLOSES | Sunday, November 16th.
🌟 Gather your friends—this retreat runs with 12 or more participants!
Meet Your Guides
We’re Kimee and Aelea— two kindred spirits who believe that God meets us in the sacred ordinary and the wild sanctuary of right now lives. Together, we bring years of experience in yoga, spiritual formation, ministry, and soul care, along with a shared desire to create spaces of depth, gentleness, beauty and delight. Put simply, we are space holders for receiving and extending God’s love out into the world.
Our retreats are born from our friendship, our love of yoga and contemplative practices, and our desire to invite others into the kind of presence that heals and holds.
FAQs
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Our practices are rooted in the way of Jesus and shaped by the Christian calendar. All women are welcome, and you’re invited to engage with practices at your own comfort level.
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Not at all. This retreat is designed for all levels—whether you’ve been practicing for years or are stepping onto the mat for the very first time. Yoga will be gentle and accessible. Contemplation practices will be guided with clarity and ease.
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Absolutely. Many participants attend solo, and we create an atmosphere where it’s easy to connect and feel at home.
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You’re in the right place! This retreat is intentionally designed to be welcoming, gentle, and beginner-friendly.
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We know life happens, and sometimes plans need to change. Because space is limited, all registrations become non-refundable after November 16th, unless we’re able to fill your spot from our waitlist.
If an unexpected personal emergency arises, we’re happy to review your situation and may be able to offer a partial refund on a case-by-case basis.
If you can’t make it, you’re also welcome to gift or transfer your registration to a friend.
Thank you for understanding and honoring the time, energy, and preparation that go into creating this retreat—we truly want this to feel fair and caring for everyone involved.
Contact us
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