Embodied sovereignty is the practice of reclaiming your body as a safe, sacred, and autonomous space. It involves trusting your inner authority, setting clear boundaries, and regulating your nervous system so you can respond to the world from a place of grounded truth rather than fear or reaction.
Our bodies hold so much.
Our bodies hold our past stories and histories, our present-day experiences and our worries for the future. Embodiment is a practice of deeply listening to what your body is holding and learning how to heal, trust and support yourself. Your body is a sovereign temple that deserves reverence and respect.
During this retreat you will be invited to honor yourself through nourishment, movement, rest, regulation and self-compassion. You will be guided to slow down and connect with your body's inner wisdom through somatic yoga practices, breathwork, self-inquiry, and inner attunement.
This retreat offers 12 Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) for yoga teachers.
Throughout the weekend together you will:
Learn how to reclaim a sense of safety and groundedness in your body
Gain a better understanding of your nervous system and regulation techniques
Practice somatic awareness to help build insight and self-trust
Build personal agency and sovereignty by learning to establish boundaries
Honor your innate worthiness by releasing the inner critic and claiming self-compassion
This retreat is for you if you are:
Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself
Longing to feel more grounded, present, and emotionally regulated
Navigating a life transition, healing journey, or season of personal growth
Seeking a deeper relationship with your body beyond performance or appearance
Ready to reconnect with your inner wisdom in a safe and nurturing space
You will leave feeling:
More connected to yourself.
More grounded in your body.
More resourced in your nervous system.
And more empowered to move through life with clarity, compassion, and sovereignty.
Honor your mind, body and spirit throughout our weekend together with:
Nourishment: Choosing foods that fuel your energy and staying hydrated, while allowing for grace and balance.
Movement: Engaging in physical activity that brings you joy rather than punishment, allowing your temple to stay strong and capable.
Rest: Recognizing sleep and downtime as essential pillars of maintenance, not as rewards you have to "earn."
Boundaries: Protecting your space and peace from external stressors and relationships that do not serve your well-being.
Self-Compassion: Speaking to yourself with kindness and treating your mind as a sacred, peaceful sanctuary
Guests, please note that this is a hosted retreat, and reservations must be made through the Retreat Leader Host. Red Clover does not manage the bookings for Hosted Retreats, and you must reserve your space directly with the Hosted Retreat Leader. Click the button to book directly through the Retreat Leader Host’s Website or their retreat booking site.
Nicole Lovald is the owner of Healing with Heart Psychotherapy and co-owner of Spirit of the Lake Yoga and Wellness Center in Shorewood, Minnesota. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, certified life coach, reiki practitioner, and registered yoga teacher. She has been hosting retreats since she began teaching yoga in 2012.
With a lifelong passion for health and healing, Nicole believes deeply that everyone already holds the inner resources needed to heal and grow—sometimes they just need guidance in finding them.
Nicole blends traditional therapy with holistic practices such as mindfulness, breathwork, guided imagery, relaxation, energy healing, and mind-body techniques, always adapting her approach to what feels most supportive for each person she has the privilege to work with.
Nicole’s work is grounded in a compassionate, whole-person approach that nurtures mind, body, and spirit.