Breathe
A New Year retreat to rest, reconnect, and begin again.January 15-18, 2027
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico ·
Leave the noise of everyday life behind for a few days. Move your body. Rest deeply. Explore something beneath the surface. Be cared for. Make new friends. And give yourself the space to begin the year feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and ready for what comes next.
This is your
Annual Reset.
Begin the year by doing less. No rush. No resolutions. Nothing you should be doing.
Move. Soak. Relax. Enjoy. The Breathe Retreat gives you a few days to pause.
There is yoga and bodywork. There is time to explore Truth or Consequences and the surrounding landscape. There are meals and conversations, laughter and quiet. There is space to be alone—and space to connect.
And underneath all of it is an invitation:
What do you need right now? What breathes new life into your life?
Breathe is the time and space to listen.
Because once you’ve experienced what it feels like to start the year this way, you may find yourself wanting to do it again.
People return for the yoga. For the bodywork. For the downtime. For the people. For the feeling of being taken care of. For the container of safety and joy we create together.
They return because Breathe has become a ritual—a few days each year to step away from ordinary life, reconnect with themselves, and remember what they want to carry forward.
Whether this is your first year at Breathe, or your 17th, we would be pleased to welcome you.
BREATHE 2027
at-a-Glance
When: JANUARY 15–18, 2027
Where: Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Pricing:
$799 Early Bird thru 10/31
$899 Regular rate
Lodging is separate
Your Retreat Includes:
Daily yoga, pranayama & meditation · breakfast · snacks · welcome reception · one bodywork or private session · goodie bag
See the full schedule and retreat details… ↓
WHAT IS THERE TO DO AT BREATHE?
Move
Daily yoga gives us a place to come back to our bodies—to breathe, move, explore, and listen.
Receive
Individual bodywork gives you an opportunity to soften, restore, and receive some focused care.
Explore
Truth or Consequences and the surrounding landscape become part of the retreat. Soak in the hot springs, wander, hike, explore local art and culture—or simply find a quiet place to be.
Connect
Some of the best parts of retreat happen around the edges: conversations over meals, unexpected friendships, laughter, and the people you meet along the way.
Rest
We have deliberately scheduled unstructured time.
You don’t have to fill it.
MAKE THIS TIME YOUR OWN.
Outside of our scheduled yoga and bodywork, your time belongs to you.
Sleep in. Soak. Hike. Read. Explore. Nap. Talk to someone you’ve just met. Don’t talk to anyone at all.
You choose.
And because you arrange your own lodging, you can choose the kind of space that feels right for you—from a simple room to a shared house with friends.
This is a retreat,
but it’s also a little bit of freedom.
BREATHE
A New Year’s retreat to rest, reconnect, and begin again.
COME ALONE. COME WITH FRIENDS.
You don’t need to know anyone when you arrive.
The retreat naturally creates connection, and Maggie and I are there to help you feel comfortable from the moment you arrive.
Or bring your people. Coming with friends can make Breathe especially affordable because you can share lodging and create your own little retreat home for the weekend.
Either way, you’re likely to leave with new friends.
YOU CAN LET US TAKE CARE OF YOU.
We always take requests at yoga, make sure you are warm and cozy for savasana, and always do our best to help you find a little more ease in your body.
We will make sure you have a good breakfast every morning and feel genuinely welcome at our welcome dinner.
And then there is Maggie, who has a wonderful gift for making people feel comfortable and cared for — through thoughtful adjustments, behind the scenes support, and philosophical conversations. She helps create feeling and context so that you can actually let go and receive. And you’ll find the rest of the retreat group just as welcoming and accepting.
That’s one of the things people tell us most about Breathe:
“I didn’t have to be ‘on’. I could really relax.”
For a few days here, you can be sure someone else has your back.
A DEEPER KIND OF RETREAT
This is the most traditional, retreat-like retreat I lead.
It’s slower. There is time to turn inward. Time to notice what you’ve been carrying. Time to explore parts of yourself that don’t always get much attention in everyday life.
That exploration happens naturally—in yoga, in conversation, in solitude, in the landscape, or simply in the quiet.
You don’t have to arrive with something you want to “work on.”
Just come curious.
BREATHE
MOVE · RECEIVE · EXPLORE · CONNECT · REST
ABOUT TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Breathe isn’t a retreat that could happen just anywhere.
A funky little town in southern New Mexico named after a game show, Truth or Consequences has its own particular character—hot springs, desert landscapes, small-town quirkiness, local art, history, and a slower pace.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to experience some of that for yourself during your free time.
This place is part of the retreat.
And just as with my international retreats, I want you to experience something of the culture and character of where we are.
– Learn more about Truth or Consequences here. –
Our yoga practices take place in Grapes Gallery, where you will find an amazing diversity of art from all sorts of local artists. And, as much as possible, we try to source our retreat goodies from local restaurants and artisans.
How to get to the retreat:
The nearest major airports to “T or C” are Albuquerque (2 hours north) and El Paso (2 hours south).
Driving to the retreat is a straight shot once you are on I-25.
WHAT YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
You may arrive tired.
You may arrive scattered.
You may arrive knowing exactly what you need—or having no idea.
But by the end, my hope is that you feel:
🌿Relaxed.
Your body has had a chance to soften.
☀️Rejuvenated.
You’ve had time to rest, move, breathe, and receive.
💗Connected.
To yourself, to other people, and to the place you’ve spent these days.
➡️ Ready.
Not because you’ve figured everything out, but because you’ve created enough space to hear yourself again.
Our closing circle is always bittersweet.
People are often sad to leave the friends they’ve made and the little cocoon we’ve created together.
But they’re also ready to return to the real world.
And that’s the point.
You don’t come to Breathe to escape your life.
You come to return to it differently.
IS BREATHE FOR YOU?
Breathe might be right for you if…
- You want to begin the year with intention rather than immediately jumping back into the rush.
- You want a real retreat experience without traveling internationally.
- You enjoy yoga, breathwork, and meditation practices but don’t need an intensely scheduled program.
- You want time for yourself and the possibility of meaningful connection.
- You’re curious about exploring yourself more deeply.
- You want to be cared for rather than spending the whole trip taking care of everyone else.
- You’d love a retreat you can return to year after year.
You don’t need to…
Be bendy.
Be experienced in yoga.
Know anyone beforehand.
Have a particular goal for the retreat.
Fill every minute of your time.
Just come willing to slow down and listen.
THE BREATHE 2027 SCHEDULE
A gentle rhythm, with plenty of room around it.
Each day includes yoga and opportunities for bodywork, but much of your time is intentionally unscheduled. You can explore, soak, nap, connect—or do absolutely nothing.
FRIDAY · ARRIVE + BEGIN
6:00–7:15 pm · Opening Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
7:15 pm · Intention Setting & Opening Circle
7:30 pm · Welcome Reception
SATURDAY · MOVE + RECEIVE
7:30–9:00 am · Morning Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
9:00 am · Grab & Go Breakfast Ready
Late morning–afternoon · Free Time + Bodywork / Private Sessions
5:00–6:15 pm · Afternoon Yoga
8:00–9:00 pm · Storytime Yoga with Maggie
SUNDAY · GO DEEPER
7:30–9:00 am · Morning Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation
9:00 am · Grab & Go Breakfast Ready
Late morning–afternoon · Free Time + Bodywork / Private Sessions
5:00–6:15 pm · Evening Yoga
8:00–9:00 pm · Candlelight Yoga Nidra
MONDAY · BEGIN AGAIN
7:30–9:00 am · Closing Morning Practice
9:00 am · Closing Circle
Midmorning · Grab & Go Breakfast Ready
Depart refreshed and ready for what’s next.
2027 Pricing & Inclusions:
Pricing includes yoga and meditation classes, goodie bag, welcome reception with a lite dinner, continental breakfast, weekend snacks, and *1 bodywork treatment or private yoga/meditation session.
Lodging and other meals not included. We are happy to provide recommendations for those of you coming into town for the first time.
All rates are per person and include all taxes.
$799 Early Bird list (October) | $899 thereafter
*Your Included Bodywork Session
Your choice of:
- Thai Yoga Massage
- Therapeutic Table Massage
- Post-retreat online private Yoga, Pranayama, or Meditation Class
START YOUR YEAR DIFFERENTLY.
Give yourself a few days to breathe, listen, move, rest, and reconnect.
Come alone or bring a friend.
Come for the first time—or come back for another year.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico · January 15-18,2027
Your Hosts:
Marisa Wolfe and Maggie Griffin-Taylor
Marisa is a yoga teacher, Thai massage practitioner, and retreat leader who has been creating spaces for people to slow down, pay attention, and reconnect with themselves for more than two decades. She develops the yoga, meditation, breathwork and overall shape of the retreat—and she loves creating the kind of space where you can explore without feeling like you have to perform.
Maggie is a yoga teacher, writer, and the force behind much of what makes Breathe participants feel so cared for. Along with the thoughtful adjustments she offers during class, she shares the ancient stories and philosophy of yoga, and shows us how those teachings can come alive in real life. Maggie has a gift for making people feel welcome, looked after, and comfortable enough to dive deeper.