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AUTUMN AWAKENING RETREAT

Catskills, NY October 17-20, 2025

with Camille Sallette and Amanda Krol

Escape to the Catskills for a 3-night, 4-day weekend of movement, nature and cozy luxury at AKERA Retreat Center. Explore a blend of movement practices: from athletic yoga and pilates to restorative practices to nourish your body, mind and spirit. 

Enjoy fresh, seasonal meals prepared by a gourmet private chef. Take in the breathtaking Fall foliage as you explore over 123 acres of forest and countryside in the lush Catskill Mountains, just two hours away from NYC. Enjoy plush on-site amenities: cold plunge, cedar hot tub, sauna and more! With plenty of downtime and space to unwind and recharge, this retreat is your perfect balance of effort and ease.

Come solo, with a loved one or as a group of friends! Our retreats are an opportunity to connect to yourself and others.

Sample Daily Schedule:

  • Morning practice (yoga or pilates)

  • Breakfast 

  • Free time (hiking, reading, sauna, hot tub, cold plunge)

  • Lunch

  • Group activity

  • Evening practice (yoga or pilates)

  • Dinner

Included:

  • Daily practices in yoga, meditation, breath work and pilates

  • Use of facilities: sauna, hot tub, cold plunge, fire pits, swimming hole, 123 acre private grounds, forest maze

  • 3 daily meals prepared by a private chef

Not Included:

  • Transportation to and from Akera (accessible by car or bus + uber)

  • Alcohol

Investment:

  • Shared House (5-6 people) - $1100 per person

  • Shared Quad - $1150 pp

  • Shared Double - $1400 (King or Twin options available)

  • Single Rooms - $1600-$2500 depending on room size and ammenities

*Save your spot with a $500 deposit. Full remainder due on August 15, 2025. Your next step is to submit an intake form below!

Your Leaders

Amanda and Camille hail from YO BK, a yoga and pilates studio with locations in Brooklyn, NYC and Miami, Florida. Their teaching provides a modern application to the ancient teachings of yoga. Expect sweaty, flowing Vinyasa practices, Restorative and Yin, Breathwork, Meditation and spicy HIIT Pilates classes!

Camille Sallette (E-RYT 200 hours) is the general manager of YO BK's New York studios. She began teaching in 2014 after becoming certified in Bikram (Traditional Hot Yoga) and Vinyasa, and has since studied with many senior teachers across Bikram, Iyengar, Power Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative modalities. She is also Inferno Hot Pilates certified via Gabi Walters, and appreciates how low impact HIIT has supported her asana practice. She loves movements that blend balance and strength, creating a powerful connection between body and mind. 

Amanda Krol (RYT 200 hours) is a long-time teacher on and off the mat. She has served NYC schools as an educator since 2009. A fellow teacher invited her to an Inferno Hot Pilates class in 2017. The high intensity and low impact workout created physical and mental results she had always strived for. She trained in IHP Levels 1 and 2 with Gabi Walters and joined YO BK in 2019. During the pandemic, Amanda began to explore meditation and yoga at a deeper level. In 2022, she completed her 200 hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Training at YO BK and a 95 hour program for youth with Yoga Ed. Amanda loves leading students through challenging classes that facilitate a more positive mindset.