“This retreat was truly a sacred experience. It’s difficult to establish the kind of trust cultivated in our women’s circle over a short-period of time, and Alison created immediate safety to dive heart first, into vulnerability. We were able to do so much work, and dove into our deepest fears. It was definitely a challenge to be so introspective, and at times painful, but reclaiming our narrative and hearing the stories of other women, put my pain into perspective. It allowed me to see my story from another lens and helped me gain new hope. I am armed with greater self-confidence and feel more comfortable than ever before to be my authentic self. Alison was an absolute pleasure to be around, a masterful facilitator, a great listener, and beyond all else, a beautiful soul. She is extremely open and nonjudgmental. She was able to create this truly sacred, safe and trusting environment where women shared their darkest memories and deepest fears. The circle began with opening up and sharing our vulnerabilities and ended with looking at our stories constructively and of course with a restorative mind/body approach, that we could integrate into our lives back home. Alison was able to inspire us to look past our fears and help guide us into rediscovering what our hearts yearn for. This retreat is a beautiful gift you can give yourself. To allow yourself time to be nurtured, nourished, renewed and rest. To share, laugh, cry with other beautiful women. To be reunited with your intuition. To rediscover yourself, your passions. It’s a difficult journey, but well worth it. This was incredible and exactly what I needed to reintegrate back into my daily Earth matrix life. Thank You Alison, for creating a space for sacred healing. ”

- K.M.

“I feel I am treading more lightly on the earth with a deeper love for my life... I used to think that retreats were a nice break and a way to step back for a bit. I never believed that transformation could occur in the short period of time that retreats could be held. Well this belief was humbled greatly by the wisdom provided by this magnificent instructor and the powerful women who gathered to bravely show such vulnerability and trust in each other. What I valued so much was that Alison not only held a space for transformation but made sure that she touched on how to navigate the world when the retreat was over which is crucial in my opinion and so typically overlooked. I met the most amazing tribe of women and we are still keeping in touch. But also their presence has had a lasting imprint on me to the degree that I know they are with me even if we don’t talk daily. This retreat is a gateway to finding a deeper connection to other women, nature and humanity as a whole. I feel I am treading more lightly on the earth with a deeper love for my life and I am forever grateful that Alison has dedicated her life to providing these opportunities. Simply the best.”

- J.K.

“I still have no words on how the retreat shaped the way I interact with the world, especially with other women. Everything has sat nicely since leaving. The world didn't change but it didn't have to because the way I view it did. I feel like anger, judgment, and insecurity was replaced by compassion and understanding. I just see other women now and know that there is so much more going on and they just need space. I see all of us in everyone and I've never felt more connected in my life. It's very peaceful even in turmoil and I'm forever grateful to you for this amazing gift.”

- J.K.

“Renewed my faith in women.... My husband found the information for Alison’s retreat and made me go! I am so thankful he did. I was very apprehensive after years of bad experiences with women and cattiness, exclusivity, judgmentalism and other unkind, unsupportive behaviors. At Alison’s retreat I found a group of the most loving, kind, inclusive and supportive women. As they say, it comes from the top down! Alison is a woman of integrity, and she clearly loves her work supporting women. I highly recommend working with Alison and attending a retreat! It was life changing for me.”

- D.M.

“There is something so real and powerful about getting vulnerable and empowering yourself with other women by your side. I came into the Embody Life retreat not sure what to expect but knew that it was calling me to be there. The dear women I came to know over our few days together made strangers friends and created a sisterly bond. We are living in dramatically changing time. Deep introspection and deepening of the strength of our minds is critical for overall happiness and well - being. Thank you, Alison for guiding us on this journey.”

- Cheri Ruskus

“Alison is a very special person who is able to connect with people with her kind, down to earth, loving spirit. She is able to help her students unite their minds and bodies with yoga and the breath in a very special way. She can teach beginners up to advanced students and helps everyone feel at ease, relaxed and confident.”

- J.B.

“Alison’s energy is warm, joyful and calming at the same time. Her retreat left me feeling peaceful and energized. Alison does an amazing job of creating and holding a space where every woman can feel comfortable and be themselves. She reminded me how important it is to “just be and stop doing.” I do not practice yoga often, and the yoga was simple, gentle, and felt so good! Four hours passed quickly, and I walked out of the retreat feeling renewed. I highly recommend taking part in Alison’s retreats if you haven’t yet. You will thank yourself!”

- L.A.

“Alison holds such a sacred space for women to deeply connect with themselves, while feeling the support and compassion of other women beside them. I have attended a handful of her yoga retreats (both mini/half-day and full/3-day). Through her guided meditation and yoga sequences, it’s as if each molecule of your body has been rejuvenated. Each experience, I walked away with clarity, alignment and the feeling of deep relaxation. She is the perfect combination of vivacious and serene and being around her is grounding and inspiring.”

- K.A.A.

“Alison, this couldn’t be more of a perfect day. From the heartfelt women’s circle with the caring, love, and emotion that was in the room to the beautiful lunch and wonderful yoga segments. Incorporated room for growth within all of us. You truly are a caring, beautiful soul that emanates her passion to others. Thank you!”

- A.F.

“My husband found the information for Alison’s retreat and made me go! I am so thankful he did. I was very apprehensive after years of bad experiences with women and cattiness, exclusivity, judgmentalism and other unkind, unsupportive behaviors.

At Alison’s retreat I found a group of the most loving, kind, inclusive and supportive women. As they say, it comes from the top down! Alison is a woman of integrity, and she clearly loves her work supporting women. I highly recommend working with Alison and attending a retreat! It was life changing for me.”

- D.M.

“A moving experience expertly guided by Alison in which 12 amazing women came together in community to let go, explore, celebrate, meditate, dance, soak and journal our way to higher spiritual awareness.”

- K.M.

“Alison brings a beautiful combination of practices to create a safe, sacred, and empowering space for women. She deftly integrates her gifts and knowledge to create ceremonies and gatherings that feel grounding, invigorating, and cathartic. It takes a special person to bring women together in community to embody a sense of both safety and connection, and Alison creates a dynamic container for healing and growth. I highly recommend her retreats, classes, and workshops for any woman who is feeling stuck or disconnected from herself.”

- S.S.

"I met Alison while I was having a complete and total mental breakdown. My wonderful parents searched the internet for help and found Alison for me. I was sure she wasn’t going to call me back, and I felt like I had nowhere to turn. As I was sitting with my emotions all over the place, while on the phone with my parents, Alison called me back. You know how some things are just meant to be? This was like that. Alison and I spoke on the phone, and she told me she had one spot left for someone for her retreat at Joyful Journey Hot Springs. From the minute I spoke with Alison, it was like talking to a dear friend I’ve spoken to a million times. Her words were powerful, meaningful, and just what I needed to hear. I took the very last spot for the retreat. It was a weekend I will never forget. I have never gone to a place where I felt zero judgement and such love and community as I did that weekend. It was absolutely what my soul needed. I was with a group of women that made me feel strong, wanted, and loved. The retreat was a wonderful way to reset my mind and body to go back to my real life feeling hopeful and able to tackle any problem that was headed my way. We danced and just let our bodies be free. I forgot how much fun that really was! We did restorative yoga, and Alison brought an amazing chef up to the retreat for everyone, who made specialized meals to accommodate my sensitive stomach. Everything was perfect. I did not want that feeling I had at the retreat to go away. Luckily, I am able to have coaching sessions with Alison now, and I can see some of the amazing ladies I went to the retreat with at Alison’s monthly dance meetups. I even got to meet some new people in this new community of women that I desperately needed. If you are questioning if you should reach out to Alison, the answer is you should. You will not regret it one bit! My life is better for having Alison and the ladies I’ve met so far."

~L.K.

“I found Alison while looking for a life reset- a time to recharge my mental and spiritual battery. I highly recommend any of the Embody Life retreats. Alison creates a safe and inviting space to explore, reflect, and process (through dance, art, yoga, journaling, and group sharing) wherever you are at in life. Her wealth of experience facilitates a strong healing journey and offers tools to walk through life with confidence”. ~S.L.