Balance In Me retreat

practical life balance training

Retreat: From a Sedentary to Active Lifestyle in 1 Month

This retreat is for everyone who is busy and thinks that they cannot fit active lifestyle into their schedule. It is a retreat for those who do not know where to begin. It is a place for those who want to try something new and who do not want to give up their lives for boring gym workouts. It is a retreat for those who are seeking inner balance and who are ready to start by transforming their body.

active lifestyle

Let me remind you of all the benefits of an active lifestyle:

  • Active lifestyle combats chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and even certain types of cancer.
  • Active lifestyle helps you manage your weight.
  • Exercise improves mood and wards off stress.
  • Active lifestyle gives you more energy during the day.
  • Physical activity promotes better sleep.
  • Active lifestyle wards off depression and anxiety.
  • Active lifestyle improves concentration and focus at work and while studying.
  • Active lifestyle reduces the risk of premature death (by up to 94%!)

What does the retreat include?

  • Daily downloadable 10-minute workout videos – you can choose workouts that fit your schedule and your mood.
  • Daily motivational emails to keep you on track (they will take 1 minute or less of your time.)
  • Weekly downloadable worksheets and materials.
  • Access to Forum with a warm and encouraging community (depending on the package that you order)*
  • My help in changing your habits and incorporating active lifestyle into your life (depending on the package that you order)*
  • Weekly challenges that will make your new active lifestyle fun and easy to follow.
  • Videos and tips that will help you relieve signs of daily stress.
  • Videos and tips to ease and prevent pains and discomforts associated with sedentary lifestyle (non-injury related back and neck issues, hips tightness, tension headaches etc.)

Bonus materials: exclusive interviews and bonus materials from
Leo Babauta (ZenHabits.net) – A-list blogger and writer
Joshua Becker (BecomingMinimalist.com) – A minimalism proponent, blogger and a happy family man
Mary Jaksch (GoodLifeZem.com) – Zen master, psychotherapist, and author.
Melanie Thomassian (Dietriffic.com) – Registered Dietitian
Lisa Byrne (WellGroundedLife.com) – Holistic health counselor, author of successful online courses for moms
Steven Aitchison (Change Your Thoughts) – Addiction counselor, author of successful e-guides, popular blogger
Esther Ekhart (Yogatic.com) – amazing Yoga teacher
Andy Fossett and the team of Prasara Yoga Primer are offering a free class of their extremely successful Yoga program
Soft Star Shoes (my favorite minimalistic running shoes) are sponsoring this retreat by giving a generous discount on their products.

What are the dates of the retreat?

The retreat will start next Monday, November 8th and will run for 4 weeks. Registration for the retreat will be open for 5 days only. The number of spots is limited to 50 members. If you are ready to transform your lifestyle – sign up now.

How can I join?

Registration for the retreat is closed. You can enter your email below to get notified about upcoming retreats. In the meantime you can download a free 10-minute workout by entering your email address in the form below.


Today we all get robbed of our right to be active in life. Most jobs require long hours in front of a computer. Most of us spend at least a few hours a day driving. Our leisurely activities mostly include watching TV, going out to restaurants, going to the movies … None of these activities make us active (no pun intended!)

It is time to reclaim our life and to start living it actively. If you think that an active lifestyle means running marathons or working out at the gym 6 days a week then you are wrong.

  • An active lifestyle means having fun doing activities throughout the day.
  • It means being inspired to move instead of being glued to the couch.
  • It means having great time with the ones we love.
  • It means being healthy without over-working yourself.
  • It means being the person you want to be and not the one you are forced to be.
  • An active lifestyle means FREEDOM in so many ways.
  • An active lifestyle is the essential part of balanced living.

Who is this retreat for?

From a Sedentary to Active Lifestyle in 1 Month is a retreat for any person who wants to be more active and healthier in life. The age and gender do not matter. (If you as a guy think that the retreat is too feminine for you then I will give you your money back. But I really think that you will enjoy it!)

We all have busy schedules and a lot of responsibilities on our shoulders that is why adding exercise into our lifestyles is a difficult thing to do. Taking care of kids, running a business, working full-time, providing for the family, pursuing your passion, taking care of the household – I am sure you can add a hundred more things to this list.

This retreat is not for everybody. If you have enough time to go to the gym 6 days a week or follow the entire P90X program then you are good on your own. Unfortunately many people do not have the luxury of a free hour every day that they can spend on exercise.

  • If you are a busy person who needs to make his/her lifestyle more active then this retreat is for you.
  • If you do not know how to start changing your lifestyle – this retreat is for you.
  • If you do not know how to exercise on your own and you need supportive motivation – this retreat is for you.
  • If you want to learn to have fun time with your friends, family and even colleagues while doing something good for your body – you are in the right place.

What if I already work out at the gym. Do I still need this retreat?

Most people work out 2 or 3 times a week which is a great thing to do. I myself work out 3 times a week but lately I have realized that it is not enough. It is much more important to make your entire day active by adding small bursts of activity while at work, changing the way you spend quality time with your family and the way you relax and find inspiration after a long and tiring day. And this is exactly what we will do:

We will transform our lifestyles together once and for all.

What will we do during this month?

It’s good that you’ve asked because I have a lot of great tools and activities for you. During this retreat

  • We will find time in your busy schedule to make you active (I will personally help you work with your schedule);
  • You will improve your general fitness level and become healthier;
  • You will get weekly and daily videos of do-anywhere exercises;
  • We will set active personal and group goals – there is nothing more motivating than a fun challenge;
  • We will support and encourage each other. I will send you daily motivational emails and reminders;
  • I will post 10-minute total-body workout videos: cardio, Pilates, strength training, Yoga and many more;
  • You will learn how to improve your posture and prevent back pain;
  • You will learn to find energy boosts during a long day;
  • You will learn to use exercise for relaxation at the end of the day.

Will I lose weight during this retreat?

The goal of this retreat is to make you more active. Weight loss might come as an additional benefit but we will not be focusing on it. You will definitely tone up your body and if you make changes to your diet then you will be able to lose weight.

When I was trying this program out I lost 2 pounds in 1 week without even focusing on the weight loss factor. I just combined an active lifestyle with healthy eating. I will give you more details about how I did it during the program.

Anastasiya, are you qualified to lead this retreat?

I’ve been a fitness instructor for almost 9 years. I started teaching different forms of fitness when I was 16 and still lived in Ukraine (if you join the retreat you will have to get used to my accent and occasional grammar mistakes.)

In the US I got certified as a group fitness and Pilates instructor through AFAA. This summer I have started a comprehensive Pilates certification program through Power Pilates. Currently I teach all-level mat and Tower Pilates classes in a local Pilates studio.

I managed to lose my freshman 15 while still in college. I gained 40 pounds during my twin pregnancy and I managed to lose all that weight within a year after the girls were born. Both times I lost weight by exercising on my own without any gym memberships. I am telling you this so that you know that I am not an exercise freak and I have the same problems that any other person might have.

The most important thing is that I will be with you during this retreat, not as a mentor but as a friend who knows a thing or two about being active :-)

Do I need to do something every day? How much time do I have to spend?

The idea of this retreat is to make every day of your life active (we will have 1 rest day when you can spend as much time on the coach as you want to.) The great part about it though is that you will be able to choose between dozens of activities ranging from 5 to 30 minutes. You make your schedule, I only help you find the resources and motivation that you need.

What if this retreat is not for me?

If you join the retreat and you do not like it I offer a 30-day money back guarantee. I won’t be sneaky and won’t try to make you stay. If you do not like it – just send me an email and I’ll give you a refund. No questions asked. Is that a deal?

Can I benefit someone else by joining this retreat?

Definitely, I will donate 10% of all earnings to a charity. You will be able to choose which charity you want to help by participating in this retreat.

How can I join?

Registration for the retreat is closed. You can enter your email below to get notified about upcoming retreats. In the meantime you can download a free 10-minute workout by entering your email address in the form below.