We deserve self-care. We deserve to come together to create healthy, beneficial habits that foster our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. We deserve to get together to sweat, share, trust, love, laugh, and cry as a group of sisters. The Goddess Retreat is a celebration of all the things that we represent for each other and all the things we deserve to do for ourselves.

  • workshops

    Deep dive into transformation with our expert-led workshops on self-love and mindfulness. Discover how to access the present moment and tap into your inner power with practical, self-empowering tools, integrative psychotherapist-led conversations, and community support.

  • movement

    Immerse yourself in the healing powers of movement as medicine. Join Mariam and our guest expert instructors for intentional, daily practices such as sunrise yoga & meditation, mat pilates, restorative yoga, yin yoga, barre, zumba, and belly dancing.

  • nutrition

    Let us nourish you with a Holistic Nutritionist developed menu prepared daily by an award winning Michelin Star Chef. Our plant-focused, organic, farm-to-table cuisine utilizes local ingredients, chef-constructed recipes, and science-backed nutritional research– optimizing nutrition and food fulfillment.

I founded BellyDanceCore's The Goddess Retreat in 2022 as a response to my struggle with postpartum depression and anxiety, along with the pandemic's impact on the fitness industry. I needed a community of women to connect with and build strength. I didn't want to feel shame or guilt for wanting support and sharing my fears.

I realized the importance and impact of:

In-person connection

A judgment-free space

In-person teaching in fitness

Mental health

Community amongst women

Celebrating bodies

Self-care

Believing we are deserving

Women supporting other women

We Are All Modern-Day Goddesses

I believe that if you provide a safe space for women to feel comfortable, supported, and empowered, the exercises, knowledge, and resources you share will be that much more impactful. Female connection, support, and celebration are necessary. Now more than ever, we need each other. I just wanted to let you know that there is no need for judgment or competition. We are all just trying to be seen, heard, and valued for who we are.

Love,

Mariam