04/20/2026
Why should you devote a day to the Motherâs Day Retreat on May 9th? Read Gao Shengâs reflection below:
âAt 36, I finally found something that truly brings me happiness.
Growing up, I always felt like I had to grow up too fast. I never really had the chance to slow down, be a kid, or discover what I genuinely enjoyed. As I got older, I saw people around me with hobbies they love, things they were passionate about and I quietly felt envious. I wanted that too. I wanted something that was mine, something I could enjoy even on my own.
This past December, my sister-in-law gifted me a Womenâs Retreat by Soul Ya Yoga w/Ka Zoua. I went in thinking, âIâm the stiffest person everâI donât know how much Iâll enjoy of this,â but I told myself Iâd give it a try.
And honestly, I fell in love with how my body and mind feltâboth during and after the retreat.
There was one moment that stayed with me. As we were lying there, Ka Zoua guided us to reconnect with our inner selves. She said something like, âYou walk through a field, over a hill, and you find the part of your childhood youâve been searching for.â
The image that came to me was a little girl, playing alone in her room with a G.I. Joe doll and a Barney stuffy.
In that moment, I realized something: the part I had been missing all along⌠was me.
I cried. And I made a promise to myself, that I would find things that bring me joy, no matter my age. That I would do it for that little girl I lost along the way.
I havenât been to many of Ka Zouaâs classes yet, but every time I go, I feel a sense of peace, strength, and courage. I feel like Iâm healing parts of myself I didnât even realize needed healing.
I truly recommend checking out one of her classes. This started as a Christmas present that turned into something so powerful and meaningful for me. And maybe it can be for you too â¤ď¸â