The Anchor & Shift Retreat: Anchored in Strength. Empowered in the Shift is an immersive experience for women 50+ who recognize that shift happens—in career, identity, relationships, and energy—and are ready to meet this season with intention rather than resistance. This retreat is grounded in the understanding that while change is inevitable, how you navigate it is a choice.

Through intentional movement, breathwork, reflection, and embodied practices, you will explore how to stabilize during transition, reconnect to your core values, and lead yourself with clarity. Over three days, grounded movement accessible for every body, breathwork, journaling, ritual, time in nature, and meaningful community support the release of what no longer serves and the creation of steady anchor points for sustainable growth. This is not about becoming someone new—it is about returning to yourself, grounded, resourced, and ready for what is next.

Amanda Curd is a physical therapist, Pilates and yoga teacher, and founder of Anchor to Life Pilates, with over 25 years of experience guiding women through midlife transitions with strength, clarity, and compassion. Her work blends movement science, embodied awareness, and practical wisdom to help women feel capable and confident in every season.

Cat Valyi is a transformational guide and facilitator whose work centers on helping women navigate life transitions with presence, honesty, and grounded self-leadership. With a deep belief that “shift happens,” Cat creates space for meaningful reflection, clarity, and empowered change through intentional practices and community connection.

Day 1 — Define Your Shift

Ground in clarity. Anchor in intention.

Afternoon Arrival (3:30–4:30 PM)

• Arrival and Meet and Greet

• Welcome, introductions, and group agreements

• Overview of the Anchor & Shift framework

• Mini-talk: Releasing old stories and creating space for change

Late Afternoon Workshop (5:00–6:00 PM)

• Define Your Shift

• Reflective journaling and vision mapping

• Clarifying where you are and where you are headed

Dinner (6:30–7:30 PM)

Evening Intention Practice (7:30–9:00 PM)

• Breathwork for nervous system regulation

• Guided meditation for release

• Let go of limiting beliefs

• Setting personal intentions for the retreat journey

Day 2 — Design Your Shift

Build strength. Cultivate balance.

Morning Movement

• Sunrise strength-based Pilates and mindset practice

Breakfast

Morning Workshops

• Designing Your Personal Shift Roadmap
  

  • Discover strengths

  • Align vision with purpose

  • Identify anchor actions for growth

  
  

• Embodied Strength Session
  

  • Movement for confidence and vitality

  • Emotional resilience practices

  • Core-focused movement
    

Lunch

Afternoon Session — Balance & Vitality

• Balance-based Pilates and functional movement

• Workshop on balancing life’s demands
  

  • Stress rituals

  • Emotional regulation tools

  • Practical strategies for equilibrium
    

Late Afternoon Free Time

• Personal reflection

• Nature walk

• Optional massage or rest
  

Dinner

Evening Activity

• Fire pit

• Community celebration and integration

Day 3 — Deploy Your Shift

Align with purpose. Anchor in action.

Morning Practice

• Sunrise nature walk or hike

• Meditation rooted in the natural environment

• Nourishing breakfast

Workshop — Bringing the Shift Home

• Integrating intentions into daily life

• Identifying roadblocks and support practices

• Creating sustainable rhythms and rituals

Closing Circle

• Reflection and shared insights

• Journaling commitments

• Collective anchoring ritual

Lunch & Departure

You will leave feeling grounded, aligned, and equipped to carry your shift forward—clearly, confidently, and with purpose.