Seasonal Women’s Mental Health Retreats
Seasonal Women’s Mental Health Retreats
With Emma Spencer & Cherie Smith
An afternoon just for you – to slow down, reconnect, and support your mental wellbeing.
Reclaiming Time for You
In our fast-paced world, it’s easy for women to put their needs last. Between caring for others, juggling responsibilities, and trying to meet expectations, there’s often little time left to rest, reflect, or reconnect with ourselves.
That’s why Clinical Psychologist Emma Spencer and Yoga Teacher Cherie Smith have created these intimate, seasonal retreats for women—afternoons designed to nourish your mind, body, and breath.
These three-hour sessions are a gentle but powerful invitation to slow down and reconnect with what matters most.
A Unique Blend of Psychology, Breath & Movement
Each retreat combines:
- Psychological education and evidence-based strategies
- Yin yoga, tailored to seasonal themes and emotional tone
- Breathwork to support nervous system regulation
- Guided meditation and reflective journaling
- A supportive space for personal insight and growth
Emma and Cherie’s goal is for you to leave not only feeling grounded and nourished—but equipped with practical tools and insights you can take into your everyday life to create meaningful, lasting change.
Grounded in Seasonal Cycles
These retreats are thoughtfully designed around the four seasons of the year. We’ve lost connection with the natural rhythms of the earth—and with the cyclical nature of our own minds and bodies. Each retreat explores a psychological theme tied to the season:
- Autumn: Letting go, boundaries, and grief
- Winter: Stillness, fear, and self-trust
- Spring: Growth, flexibility, and hope
- Summer: Joy, vitality, and authentic expression
By aligning with the energy of each season, we create space to tune into what’s present for you now—and what needs to be nurtured.
Meet Your Facilitators
Emma Spencer
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist, Women’s Health Advocate, and CEO of Spencer Health. With decades of experience supporting women across the lifespan, Emma brings psychological depth and heartfelt compassion to her facilitation. She is passionate about creating safe, accessible spaces where women can reflect, learn, and make empowered changes in their lives.
Cherie Smith
Cherie is a warm and passionate yoga teacher and primary school educator. As a new mum herself, she understands how overwhelming and demanding the modern world can be for women. Through her own healing journey, she found grounding and strength in yoga, and now shares those principles through yoga, breathwork, and gentle movement to support clarity, calm, and inner connection.
The Space
These retreats are hosted at the Avalon Yoga Co-Op, nestled in the heart of Avalon Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. This peaceful coastal space is the perfect setting for slowing down, connecting inward, and resetting your nervous system.
Location: Avalon Yoga Co-Op, Level 1, 55 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach NSW
Cost: $180 + GST per session
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, water bottle, journal, and pen. Light refreshments are provided.
Upcoming Retreats & Booking
Each retreat runs from 1:00pm – 4:00pm on a Saturday afternoon.
Location: Avalon Yoga Co-Op, Level 1, 55 Avalon Parade, Avalon Beach NSW
Cost: $180 + GST per session
Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, water bottle, journal, and pen. Light refreshments are provided.
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RetreatsAUTUMN WOMEN’S RETREAT: Letting Go & Inner Clarity
$198.00Reserve Your SpotA reflective afternoon to explore boundaries, grief, and letting go—with psychological tools, movement, and space to process.
Date and time
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM AEDTLocation
Avalon Yoga Cooperative
55 Avalon Parade #Office 8 Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 - Retreats
WINTER WOMEN’S RETREAT: Stillness and Self-Trust
$198.00Reserve Your SpotBuild psychological safety through rest and self-reflection. A slow, supported space to explore fear, fatigue, and inner wisdom.
Date and time
Sat, 13 Jun 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM AESTLocation
Avalon Yoga Cooperative
55 Avalon Parade #Office 8 Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 - Retreats
SPRING WOMEN’S RETREAT: Growth and Renewal
$198.00Reserve Your SpotReconnect with your goals and potential. A space for visioning, emotional flexibility, and renewing your sense of direction.
Date and time
Sat, 19 Sep 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM AESTLocation
Avalon Yoga Cooperative
55 Avalon Parade #Office 8 Avalon Beach, NSW 2107 - Retreats
SUMMER WOMEN’S RETREAT: Joy and Self-Expression
$198.00Reserve Your SpotExplore joy, vitality, and authentic self-expression. Learn tools to reconnect with your passions and strengthen relationships.
Date and time
Sat, 14 Nov 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM AEDTLocation
Avalon Yoga Cooperative
55 Avalon Parade #Office 8 Avalon Beach, NSW 2107
