Join Respira Counseling & Wellness, LLC on March 8th, 2025, for an uplifting and relazing evening celebrating International Women’s Day! This empowering Self-Care Evening Retreat is open to women ages 18+ (a gender-affirming and inclusive event) and will take place at The Pearl Aura in Manchester, CT. Known for its tranquil, wellness-focused atmosphere, this venue is the perfect space to relax, connect, and celebrate. This retreat will take us though a day of relaxing, informative and uplifting activities and mini lessons will have us reconnecting with others over a meal by the end of the night. We will be wrapping up this event with Shay instructing a chair dance class to empower, help you step into your authentic self, embrace your body & femininity, expand your mind and fall in love with who you are.
This retreat offers an immersive mind-body-soul experience, featuring:
Variety of Self-Care Activities
Enjoy massages, henna art, manicures, a photoshoot, and make-up sessions, along with vendors showcasing wellness and beauty products. Some vendors may charge additional small fees for select services.
Empowering Chair Dance Class
Led by Certified Chair Dance Instructor Shay Diaz of Own It With Shay Coaching, this 90-minute class will help you reconnect with your body, embrace your strength, and celebrate your power through movement.
Inspiring Guest Speakers
Hear from dynamic women who will leave you feeling motivated, inspired, and ready to take on the world with confidence and resilience.
A Delicious Dinner
Indulge in a thoughtfully prepared meal while building meaningful connections with others in attendance
Shop Local Women-Owned Businesses
Support the creativity of women entrepreneurs by exploring their unique offerings throughout the evening
Why Attend The International Women's Day Self-Care Retreat?
This retreat is more than just an evening of self-care—it’s an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, celebrate your feminine energy, and build meaningful relationships with like-minded women in your community.
Reclaim Your Power: Through movement, mindfulness, and connection, you’ll leave feeling more confident, empowered, and in tune with your mind, body, and soul.
Invest in Yourself: Take time to prioritize your well-being by participating in diverse activities designed to relax, inspire, and energize you.
Be Inspired: Walk away with actionable tools, tips, and encouragement from guest speakers who will help you embrace your personal journey.
Celebrate Sisterhood: Engage in a supportive environment that fosters connection and community, while uplifting and supporting local women-owned businesses.
This is not just an event—it’s a celebration of YOU, your strength, and your beauty.
Tentative Agenda
4:00 pm-Respira Welcome Intro & Brief group activity
4:15 pm- Self-Care retreat activities and smaller group guest speaking events (Breakout groups)
6:00 pm- Dinner and Guest speaker
6:45 pm- Wrap up/ Event closing
7:00 pm- Guests attending dance class prepare for class
Dress up time! Get your sexy on and slap on those heels for this next portion! (optional, but strongly encouraged 😊)
7:30 -9pm- Chair Dance Class led by Shay
Registration Options Below:
All registrations include admission, dinner, and self-care services (except for some vendors offerings requiring an additional fee).