Planning your first yoga retreat? Let’s make sure the math actually works! In this episode, you’ll hear a real-life retreat planning conversation about pricing, minimum enrollment, deposits, cancellation policies, and how to make sure you’re paying yourself for all the work that goes into creating a retreat. We also talk about how to communicate the value you bring when the retreat center already offers yoga, Ayurveda, food, and other experiences.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

00:54 Is it OK to Run a Retreat Over the Holidays? 02:48 Cancellation Terms with a Short Timeline 04:19 What’s the optimal length for a retreat? 05:13 Sustainable Approaches to Pricing 11:25 The reality of minimum numbers 16:40 How to communicate urgency without being salesy 20:46 Deposits and Refunds 25:38 Defining Your Value 29:51 Curating Guest Experts 34:19 Vetting Retreat Centers 38:24 Wrap Up and Next Steps

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