Awaken Within:
A Halloween Yoga Retreat
Thursday Evening October 30th through Sunday morning November 2nd
Join Raf & Chase for The Yoga Joint’s first-ever local retreat over Spooky Bear Weekend! Fall into seasonal rhythm with practice, meditation, delicious food, and community. This is a divine time to visit Provincetown, with crisp ocean air, changing leaves, and a cozy town vibe.
Together, we’ll flow through daily meditation and breathwork sessions, yoga practices—both energizing and restorative—hikes through the dunes, and shared nourishing meals prepared by Matthew Pidge an organic chef. Other highlights include a picturesque bayside sauna with ocean dips and a sound bath by the talented Myra Kooy.
Connect with fellow participants through shared meals and afternoon activities, fostering community and new friendships.
*retreat does not include lodging
Meet Chase & Raf
Raf Swiader is a New York fashion designer for his brand R.Swiader. Raf's personal journey began over 20 years ago, with the intention of creating balance and holistic well-being. Raf embarked on a transformative journey to Bali where he obtained his yoga teacher certification. His daily sadhana practice includes pranayama, kriya, and meditation. Raf’s dedication and daily commitment, transformed both, his personal and professional life, sparking a desire to share the profound benefits of yoga with others. His classes lay emphasis on accessibility and authenticity. Raf teaches yoga at The Broome Street Yoga and Sky Ting in New York City.
Chase Alexander is a passionate and curious yogi from the Midwest, with exploratory interest in vinyasa, ritual creation, and contemplative practices. He’s studied the practice in Guatemala, New York, Spain, and Nebraska, and directed studios in Iowa, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Other passions include travel, community building, design, wellness entrepreneurship, and simple living by the sea. Chase currently resides in Provincetown, MA, where he runs The Yoga Joint, teaches group classes, and leads privates .
Sound Healer, Artist, Gallerist
Sound Bath by Myra Kooy
Holistic Health Practitioner & Organic Chef
Food by Matthew Pidge
Retreat includes:
opening circle
(3) meditation & pranayama practices
(6) yoga classes
(2) breakfasts
(1) lunch - picnic style
(2) dinners
(1) Sound Bath
(3) sauna & plunge sessions
Holistic & Organic Chef
dune hike adventure
optional activities
closing circle
*retreat does not include lodging
Thursday Evening
October 30th
5:30pm — Practice: energizing yoga session
6:45pm — Opening Circle & introductions
Friday
October 31st
8:30am — Stillness: morning meditation
9:30am — Practice: energizing yoga session
11am — Recover: sauna plunge + healthy breakfast
2pm — (optional activity) Movement: bike or jetty hike
5:30pm — Practice: chill yoga session
after practice — Group dinner
Saturday
November 1st
8:30am — Stillness: morning meditation
9:30am — Practice: energizing yoga session
11am — Recover: sauna plunge + healthy breakfast
2pm — Movement: guided dune hike with picnic lunch
5:30pm — Practice & Stillness: chill practice with Sound Bath by Myra
8pm — Group dinner
Sunday Morning
November 2nd
8:30am — Stillness: meditation & pranayama
9:30am — Practice: energizing yoga class
11am — Closing circle
post-circle — optional sauna & plunge
Retreat Pricing
$475 — regular price
Prerequisites: None. Any knowledge level welcome.
no cancelations or refunds