SPRING YINTENSIVE
A Retreat of Stillness & Seasonal Renewal
with Kali Basman
April 23-26, 2026
Held at the sacred sanctuary of True Nature in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley, this four-day immersion is a field for deep restoration and remembrance. Through gentle, sustained postures, contemplative dialogue, and somatic ritual, we attune to the subtleties of the inner landscape and the medicine of the season.
This retreat will offer 10 Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Credits (10YACEP).
In the quietude of spring’s unfurling, we gather for a retreat rooted in Yin Yoga, Zen meditation, and seasonal inquiry
an invitation to slow down, soften inward, and return to the rhythmic intelligence of the body.
INVESTMENT PATHWAYS
Full Price Weekend Access - $499
Refunds are available within 24-hours of purchase, otherwise, there are no refunds available.
TOGETHER WE WILL EXPLORE:
— Yin Yoga sequences harmonized with the Wood Element of spring, supporting liver-gallbladder flow and emotional clarity
— Dharma reflections inspired by Zen and the Five Elements
— Somatic practices to soften armor, awaken the fascia, and restore vitality
— Sacred stillness: meditation, pranayama, and spacious rest
— Seasonal writing prompts and quiet integrative time in nature
This retreat is an intimate container for seekers, teachers, and embodied humans longing to reconnect with their inner wisdom, restore their nervous systems, and meet the season with clarity, creativity, and grace.
ITINERARY:
Thursday, April 23
7:30pm Evening Arrival Session
Friday, April 24
9-11:30am Morning Session: Yang Yoga & Exploring Equanimity in the Buddha Dharma
2-4:30pm Afternoon Session: Mapping the Wood Element/Liver Channel & Yin Yoga Liver/Gallbladder Session
Saturday, April 25
9-11:30am Morning Session: Yang Yoga & More Dharma Methods: Loving-Kindness
2-4:30pm Afternoon Session: Fascia: Fabric of our Form & Yin Practice to restore Psoas
Sunday, April 26
9-11:30am Yin, Yang & Zen Practice Session
MEET YOUR HOST
KALI BASMAN
Internationally celebrated Dharma teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, intermingles Buddhist Psychology & Internal Family Systems Therapy into the living discipline of Yin Yoga
Kali’s work intermingles the outer constructs of anatomy & Traditional Chinese Medicine with the inner methods of mind training and trauma healing. She is a certified Internal Family Systems coach, holds an MPH in Environmental Public Health and serves as a Project Director for the United Nations Association Global Health Initiative on the Africa Affairs Committee. She has been working with the UN as a Global Health consultant for a decade.
We invite you to learn more about Kali Basman here
Check out free dharma talks / teachings from Kali here
Self-care and holistic wellness are at the center of True Nature’s spa services. We offer luxurious treatments meant to soothe, revitalize, and support introspection.
Please explore our nourishing offerings and book online to reserve a treatment during the weekend!
Food and lodging are not included with these tickets. There is an incredible Gourmet Cafe on campus, open everyday 9 AM - 4 PM!
Please refer to the travel and lodging recommendations below—Carbondale and the surrounding areas offer a wide range of wonderful accommodation options.
We highly recommend exploring our other regularly scheduled yoga program offerings in preparation for the weekend intensive.
We have an incredible crew of highly skilled yoga instructors, and a variety of nourishing classes to add to enrich your practice!
Join us for a transformative weekend!
Spaces for this enriching experience are limited to ensure an intimate, powerful experience for each participant.
INVESTMENT PATHWAYS
Full Price Weekend Access - $499
Joining us from out of town?
Refunds are available within 24-hours of purchase, otherwise, there are no refunds available.
Food and lodging not included in any of the packages. There is a wonderful Gourmet Cafe on-campus, and some great local dining options just down the block.
If you have logistic questions, or queries about the True Nature Campus, please feel free to reach out to Megan Miller, Director of Education and Programming
megan@connectionisthemedcine.com
If you would like to connect directly with retreat facilitator Kali Basman, you may reach her at kali.basman@gmail.com