Join us for the inaugural 'It's Yoga Kids' Family Retreat
June 11-14, 2026
Mendocino, CA
We invite you to our Summer Family Yoga Retreat
This June, join us for a 4-Day Family Yoga Retreat at the beautiful Spirit Camp in Mendocino – a place designed for connection, presence, and shared experience.
Hosted by Michelle Wing, founder of It’s Yoga Kids® and a world-renowned leader in children’s wellness, alongside Melanie Sands, founder of Vida Sana Retreats and an experienced international retreat leader and holistic facilitator, this retreat offers families a rare opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and grow together.
From June 11-14, families will enjoy gentle yoga, mindfulness practices, movement, and nature-based activities thoughtfully designed for adults, teens, and children alike. Days are supported by a nourishing menu of chef-prepared cuisine, focusing on mostly vegetarian dishes, with most dietary needs thoughtfully accommodated.
Nestled on Northern California’s breathtaking Mendocino Coast, Spirit Camp is surrounded by towering redwoods and open forest trails. This setting invites both joyful exploration and quiet reflection, offering tools for emotional wellbeing, creativity, and deeper family connection.
Located just a few hours’ drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, Spirit Camp feels worlds away. Once here, you can wander forest paths, pause in peaceful clearings, or simply breathe in the crisp coastal air.
After four days immersed in nature and community, you’ll leave feeling renewed, inspired, and deeply connected — to one another, to the land, and to the shared experience of retreating together.
Due to the activities we will be undertaking, this experience is suited for children aged 4 plus. If you have a younger child and would like them to join you, please email us at hola@vidasanaretreats.com to discuss options.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival + Grounding
Theme: Arriving & Belonging
3:00 – 5:00 PM | Arrival & Settle In
– Check-in, unpack, explore the land
– Light snacks available
– Optional nature walk for early arrivals
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Welcome Circle (All Together)
– Setting intentions
– Land acknowledgment
– Gentle movement + breath
– “What's brought us here” reflection
6:00 – 7:00 PM | Dinner (All Together)
7:15 – 8:00 PM | Family Yoga + Wind-Down Practice
– Playful partner poses
– Story-based yoga for kids
– Guided Calming Breathwork & relaxation
8:00 PM | Quiet Time / Bedtime Routines
Day 2: Deepen & Explore
Theme: Courage, Calm & Connection
MORNING
7:30 – 8:30 AM | ADULT BREATHWORK + COLD PLUNGE
– Guided breathwork
– Cold plunge with safety & intention
– Integration + warming practices
7:30 – 8:30 AM | KIDS NATURE PLAY / CREATIVE TIME
– Games, art, storytelling, or nature scavenger hunt
8:30–9:30 AM | BREAKFAST
MID MORNING
9:45–10:45 AM | GROUP SPLIT SESSIONS
Family Yoga (Kids + One Adult Per Family) Led by Michelle
– Movement games
– Partner poses
Emotional regulation tools Adult Session (Other Adults) Led by Melanie
– Intention-setting workshop
– Mindful conversation
– Simple tools parents can use at home
AFTERNOON
12:00–1:00 PM | LUNCH 1:00–3:00 PM | REST & FREE TIME
– Nap, hike, journal, beach time, hammock time
– Optional 1:1 check-ins
3:30–4:30 PM | INTENTION CIRCLES (SEPARATE) KIDS CIRCLE
– “What helps me feel brave/calm/happy?”
– Drawing or movement-based sharing Adult Circle
– Reflection on parenting, presence, and nervous system health
– Sharing + listening
EVENING
5:30–6:30 PM | DINNER 7:00–8:00 PM | FAMILY CONNECTION NIGHT
– Campfire
– Songs, stories, gratitude practice – Gentle stretch + bedtime breath
Day 3: Integrate & Carry Forward
Theme: Taking It Home
MORNING
7:30–8:30 AM | ADULT BREATHWORK + COLD PLUNGE
Kids Activity
– Movement games or mindful craft
8:30–9:30 AM | BREAKFAST
LATE MORNING
10:00–11:00 AM | FAMILY YOGA PRACTICE (ALL TOGETHER)
– Favorite poses from the weekend
– Partner & group poses
– “Tools we’ll take home” practice
11:15–12:00 PM | CLOSING CIRCLE (ALL TOGETHER)
– Shared reflections
– Gratitude ritual
– Intention for home life
– Closing breath + celebration
12:00 PM | DEPARTURE
A Peaceful Home for Your Family Yoga Experience
The family-friendly accommodations at Spirit Camp are designed to support rest, connection, and togetherness throughout your yoga retreat experience. Tucked among the redwoods, each space offers a calm and cozy environment where parents can unwind and children can feel safe, comfortable, and free to be themselves.
After a day on retreat enjoying gentle yoga, mindful activities, and shared moments, families can retreat to their rooms to relax, reconnect, and recharge.
Surrounded by fresh air and natural beauty, this setting enables families to slow down, be present, and deepen their bond – creating memories that extend far beyond the retreat itself.
What's Included
🏡3 nights accommodation
🍽️All nutritious meals and beverages included. Alcohol-free and mostly vegetarian cuisine.
🧘♀️4 days of group activities. Mix of family plus separate adult and kids activities.
💁♀️1:1 Check in with Hosts
🎁Gift bag
🏷️Exclusive discount on our future Its Yoga Kids and Vida Sana Retreats
Water Tower
(1 Queen, 1-2 Guests)
Queen's Comb Cabin
(1 Queen, 1-2 Guests)
Nectar Nook Cabin
(1 Twin, 1 Guest)
Bumble Bunkhouse
(5 Twins & 2 Bunks, up to 9 Guests)
Fox Den Cabin
(2 Queens & 2 Twins, 2-6 Guests)
Raven Roost Cabin
(2 Queens & 2 Twins, 2-6 Guests)
Deer Haven Cabin
(2 Queens & 1 Twin, 2-5 Guests)
Bring your own Campervan
(Park Onsite)
Price per Adult and Child
Cabin (Adults and Teens 12+)
- Per Person
Cabin (Child under 12 years old)
- Per Person
Bunkhouse (Adults and Teens 12+)
- Per Person
Bunkhouse (Child under 12 years old)
- Per Person
Bring your own Campervan (Adults and Teens 12+)
- Per Person
Bring your own Campervan (Child under 12 years old)
- Per Person
Meet Your Guides
Michelle Wing
Co-host
Michelle is a world-leading subject matter expert in children’s wellness. Since 2005, her fun, evidence-backed It’s Yoga Kids® system has been teaching physical fitness and mental-health success skills from cradle to college—helping children (and the adults who support them) feel healthier, happier, and more resilient.
Her work has been featured in Yoga Journal, Today.com, and Parenting Magazine. Michelle serves as a board member of the International Child Research Institute (ICRI) and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT, RPYT, RCYT) with Yoga Alliance.
A former Disney dancer, Microsoft professional, mother and now a passionate yogini-turned-entrepreneur, Michelle is the creator of the globally recognized IYK® Warrior Training, which develops thousands of leaders who positively impact millions of children worldwide.
Michelle is also the author of How to Soothe Your Baby, How to Handle Tantrums & Moods, How to Level Up Performance, and How to Make Your Wishes Come True—a collection of practical, family-friendly guides available free to support children’s wellbeing and growth.
Melanie Sands
Co-host
With over fifteen years of experience leading retreats around the world, Melanie brings deep passion, global expertise, and heart-centered guidance to every retreat she creates.
Raised in Australia, Melanie has facilitated adventure and wellness experiences across four continents. Her background includes studies in Tourism Management and Outdoor Leadership, followed by training in Holistic Therapies and Naturopathy. She seamlessly blends adventure with intention, creating experiences that are both enriching and transformative.
Melanie is currently the Head of Retreats at Palmaïa, one of Mexico’s leading luxury wellness resorts. Her retreats are deeply rooted in nature and guided by purpose, offering space for meaningful connection and growth.
As a solo mother of three (a tween and teens), Melanie has traveled extensively with her children while worldschooling them around the globe. This lived experience shapes her unique approach to family retreats – designed to nurture connection, curiosity, and wellbeing for both adults and children alike.
Would you like to know more?
Find out more about our retreats and workshops to elevate your personal wellbeing. Email us at hola@vidasanaretreats.com or fill in the form below.
