Inner Dimension
Arizona Yoga & Spa Retreat

We will meet at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa, around 35 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Your flights or ground transportation from/to PHX Airport is not included in your ticket price, but a group shuttle for ground transportation can be arranged directly with the hotel. See below for more info.

We’ve structured the retreat to be suitable for both newer and experienced yogis. Adjustments will be suggested for all levels, in particular during our more vigorous power yoga practices so everyone is welcome!

Weather is unpredictable and we make no guarantees, but according to our research, end of September average highs in Carefree, AZ are around 92°F and average lows are around 67°F. You should generally expect either hot or very warm weather with a gentle breeze. Humidity is low and chances of rain are also low during this time. Please make sure to check the weather report a few days before retreat start to pack accordingly and be prepared.

CIVANA has a variety of spacious and beautiful practice spaces both indoor and outdoor. Subject to weather conditions, we intend to utilize a variety of options. Yoga will likely be indoors.

We’re currently expecting around 35 – 40 retreat participants.

In addition to clothes, toiletries, and other things you would normally pack for a trip like this, we recommend you bring the following: yoga/hiking clothes, walking/hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, bathing suit, flipflops, layers for cooler mornings and evenings (please check the weather report and plan accordingly!), etc.

All yoga mats and props will be available at the retreat so no need to bring if you’d rather not! The hotel will also provide you with a complimentary water bottle, with access to on-property FloWater alkaline water hydration stations.

Rooms will generally be available for check in at 4:00 PM. Check out is at 11:00 AM. You should feel free to contact us at [email protected] for any special requests.

Tax and tip for all group meals, classes and activities are included in your ticket price so no need to tip separately after group meals, classes or activities. Gratuity for housekeeping and bell staff is also included so no need to tip separately.

Travis and Lauren are hoping that the retreat can be an immersive experience for you to reconnect to your practice and reflect inwards, all surrounded by beautiful nature and luxurious surroundings. So we recommend things like enjoying mindful conversation over tea with fellow participants, journaling, walking/sitting meditation, booking a spa treatment at CIVANA’s award-winning spa, indulging in various wellness activities offered by CIVANA (many are complimentary and included in your ticket price), or just even rest during break times. If you’re the adventurous type and are looking for more action, check out some local activities and attractions here.

Also, please note that CIVANA’S guest experience team will be reaching out to confirmed guests closer to retreat start to help plan for various wellness activities offered by CIVANA (many are complimentary and included in your ticket price) and any additional spa treatments (not included in ticket price but highly recommended!).

A note on CIVANA’s wellness activities policy: Each guest can reserve up to 2 classes per day, prior to their arrival. Once on property, guests can add classes as availability allows. Classes fill up quickly and last-minute availability cannot be guaranteed. For your safety and as a courtesy to others, please arrive 5 minutes prior to your scheduled classes, as late arrivals are not permitted. Due to high demand and limited class space, it is important that you attend the classes you sign-up for. You must cancel by 5pm the day prior to your class to avoid being charged in full for paid classes or a $15 no-show fee for each complimentary class.

At the end of the day, this retreat is about taking care of yourself so please feel free to do what feels appropriate and best for your body, mind and spirit.

Think healthy and nutrient dense, seasonal, local ingredients and bright flavors. Mostly plant-based but with occasional meat offerings. We can accommodate various dietary restrictions and allergies so please make sure to note them during the registration process. Alcohol is not included with your ticket price but available on-site for purchase. Please also note, to the extent meals are not listed on the schedule, they will be on your own to explore for yourself.

As far as we’re concerned, this retreat is ON! Please note, we are only human and there are always things outside of our reasonable control (such as boarders closing, acts of war & terrorism, natural disasters, etc.) that might require us to change plans, but that’s what travel insurance is for and this is a risk that you would have with any travel. So the answer is, whenever you feel comfortable.

Yes! CIVANA offers two airport transportation options for Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). Private airport transfers are available at a cost of $175 each way (tax and service charge included). To reserve private transportation to/from PHX, please contact the CIVANA Guest Experience team directly at 480.653.9000 or through email at [email protected]. CIVANA’s shared transfers to PHX depart from the resort at 7am, 10am, and 12:30pm, at a cost of $55 per person (tax and service charge included) and can be reserved by also calling the Guest Experience team at 480.653.9000 or through email at [email protected]. Cancellations must be made at least 72 hours prior to scheduled date for private transportation and 24 hours prior for shared transfers, to receive a refund. Cancellations within 72 hours and 24 hours of scheduled date, will be charged in full.

Even in the rare instance that Inner Dimension needs to cancel or reschedule the retreat due to “acts of god” including Covid-19 related shut downs, we will only be able to refund ticket costs at most, and would not in any instance be able to compensate you for other costs, such as flights booked, etc. Due to this concern, we highly recommend that you purchase personal travel insurance.

We suggest that you include “cancel for any reason” with your policy and include medical coverage. Many insurance policies must be purchased within 14 days of making your reservation so please prioritize accordingly. Some credit cards also come with travel insurance benefits which you might want to consider. Here is a helpful site to compare different policies based on your specific needs.

We don’t have a separate block for this but the retreat center has informed us that they will try to accommodate guest requests as much as they can. Please email us at [email protected] for any requests.

In order to secure the venue and programming, Inner Dimension is required to enter into binding contracts with 3rd parties that do not allow for refund or cancellation in any instance except for limited instances where “acts of god” render the entire event impossible. For example, if due to the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, CIVANA must close down, then we would be able to get a refund and refund all ticket holders. Otherwise, unfortunately, we must enforce a strict cancellation policy and there will be no refunds in any instance. You may transfer your ticket under certain conditions. Also, purchasing trip insurance to protect yourself is always a good idea.

You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 3-days before the retreat start date without penalty by emailing us at [email protected]. After that time, our strict cancellation policy applies.

Depending on the payment option you choose during check out, you will be automatically billed using the credit card on file so that all remaining balances have been fully paid at least 4 months in advance of retreat start (at time of ticket purchase, you’re only charged for the initial $1,000 deposit). As noted above, we have a strict cancellation policy with no refunds (including for any deposits) so please make sure you have sufficient funds ready to pay any remaining balances as they become due.

Yes! Just email us at [email protected] with a description of your partner’s needs (for example, partner would like to participate in meals and excursions but skip the yoga classes, etc.) and we can give you options that work for you.

One of our goals at Inner Dimension is to expand the scope of offerings to better serve our community online and increasingly in-person as well. So look forward to some exciting announcements to come on future in-person retreats in addition to an annual summit! And of course, we recommend that you also practice with us online through your Inner Dimension subscription and Academy course registrations as well.