Nourished: Yoga + Delicious Food

Nourish your body, mind and soul.

Join Yoga Instructor, Nicole Belica and Private Superfood Chef, Kristen Brogan for a yoga and food experience designed to blow your mind and taste buds. This all-inclusive yoga and food experience is located at in Yuca Valley, CA near the world famous Joshua Tree National Park. 

This Nourished Gathering includes daily yoga, meditation, California fresh cuisine, and space to explore and discover. Nicole and Kristen will be taking the group off site for a desert nature walk/hike at Joshua tree along with dinner at local restaurant. Your experience will also include a healing sound bath, and plenty of space to relax. Most importantly, you'll be with a community to nourish your mind, body and soul.  

Flights and travel to and from the airport/resort are not included. 

San Diego and Los Angelos airports are about 2.5 hours away from the property. Palm Springs International Airport is about 50 minutes away but flights are limited. 

About Nicole Belica 

Nicole is a master yoga and mindfulness teacher based in Chicago, IL. Nicole works in the areas of prenatal yoga, doula/birth work, nidra, as well as trauma informed practices. She facilitates teacher training programs around Chicago and mentors new teachers and students.  Nicole believes that yoga is a source of stability during the constant change of life. Here are the trainings that got Nicole to where she is today. 

• 300 hr Yoga Psychology Training Yoga Psyche Soul
• 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Magic Pond Yoga, Seoul, Korea 
• 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training Zen Yoga Garage, Chicago, IL
• 95 hr Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training Amala, Chicago, IL
• 24 hr Yoga to Transform Trauma Training C. Ashton, Chicago, IL
• 12 hr Nidra Training M. Park, Chicago, IL
• 60 hr Doula Training Waking Yoga, Chicago, IL
• 50 hr Yoga with Weights Zen Yoga Garage, Chicago, IL
• Yoga for Recovery, Prison Yoga, Chicago, IL
• Dismantling Racism Training, Off the Mat and Into the World
• Inclusion in Prenatal Yoga Training, Off the Mat and Into the World
• Facilitator for 8 Yoga Teacher Trainings, Zen Yoga Garage

About Kristen Brogan

Kristen has served as a private chef to several high-profile clients including the Governor of Michigan and Michigan State University's Head Football Coach. She's cooked for celebrities like director, George Lucas as well as NBA players, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton.  As a superfood chef, Kristen sources the highest quality foods to provide her clients with a one-of-a-kind eating experience. 

Kristen serves as a consulting dietitian for her family's health and performance company, On Target Living. In this capacity, Kristen provides cooking demos, speaking engagements and wellness retreats for organizations, associations and business executives to help make health a business strategy.

Kristen is the author of Target To Table, Healthy & Delicious Meals One Superfood at a Time which helps people eat healthy without making sacrifices. Kristen believes nothing is off limits when made at home. 

Kristen currently works as a full-time chef at Middleby Residential at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago where she showcases luxury kitchen appliances through her meal creations. 

Fun fact: Kristen did a two-week intensive yoga teacher training with Nicole back in 2016. Nicole was Kristen's very first yoga teacher and introduced Kristen to the world of yoga (and now the yoga retreat world). 

Payment and Cancelation Policy:

Please note: a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $500 is needed to secure your spot and sign up. 

Final investment is due on June 1, 2025. Cancellations after June 1, 2025 are non-refundable. All cancelations/Cancelations prior to June 1st, 2025 forfeit the security deposit.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended. Most include coverage for illnesses (included COVID) preventing you from travel. We encourage a travel insurance policy including trip cancelation and interruption, baggage, accident, emergency assistance and medical assistance. Life happens and we strongly encourage you to protect yourself and buy travel insurance.