Women's Yoga & Wellness Retreat - Tybee Island, GA

The mission of Tybee Wellness Retreats is to create a safe, nurturing, and fun atmosphere for those who are “seekers”. What began as a personal journey sparked a passion to share what I have learned so that others can create a calmer, more fulfilling, and connected life for themselves. My deep desire to help other women take back control of their lives propelled me to curate a spectacular group of professionals who are at their best helping others. I am a native of Savannah and I have resided on Tybee Island for 16 years. Through my 20 plus years of experience in the hospitality industry, I have created an opportunity for you to rest, restore and relate on a deeper level with yourself and those around you. I am a Certified Holistic Nutritionist through the American Fitness Professionals & Associates and a Certified Group Fitness Trainer through IFTA, 200hr Yoga instructor with Yoga Renew, certified Spiritual Coach.

Laurie Kinkel has lived full-time on beautiful Tybee Island since 2001. She discovered yoga in 1997 while studying performing arts at Akron University in Ohio. She has evolved her practice and teaching ever since. She received her RYT 200hr training with Marianne Wells Yoga School at the Goddess Garden Eco resort in Cahita, Costa Rica in 2017. There she gained knowledge from teacher Marianne Wells who, in the early 1980s, studied with B.K.S. Iyengar, the father of Iyengar yoga. Iyengar yoga is alignment based yoga with the use of props to aid in performing asana. Since receiving her Iyengar yoga certification, she has added certified Pranayama training through Svastha Yoga & Ayurveda Institute. Pranayama is the yogic practice of focusing on the breath to elevate life energies. She specializes in teaching many different classes on the beach and around Tybee & Savannah including all levels of Hatha yoga, full moon yoga, gentle yoga, kitten yoga, bachelorette yoga, senior yoga, and kids’ yoga. Lauri is the founder of Tybee Yoga and Healing Arts.

Rubi McGrory is an artist, writer, chef and alchemist who aims to spin all manner of material into something magical, colorful and delicious—often at the same time. Specializing in vegetarian and vegan fare, she received formal culinary training at New York’s Culinary Institute of America and the Royal Thai School of Culinary Arts in Bang Saen, Thailand. She spent over two and a half decades as a chef on private/charter yachts all over the world (and some very well-appointed home kitchens)–while also earning an MFA in design from SCAD. A wellness junkie, reiki master and meditation teacher, Rubi recently launched “Iridescent Ordinary,” a newsletter and series of workshops which explore the art of the daily practice as a way to bring meaning and mindfulness into our lives.

Originally from New Jersey, Sue arrived in Savannah in 1997 as a Marine Biologist, and ultimately became part of the husbandry department at the University of Georgia Aquarium on Skidaway Island. In the early 2000’s, Sue began her journey with Reiki and Yoga. She ultimately received her Master Level in Reiki, and became a Certified Yoga Instructor who teaches in studio as well as hosts Beach Yoga classes at sunset. Combining her love of nature and meditation, Sue spends her days off on her paddleboard in the marsh, soaking in all the beauty that Nature is always willing to share. She is quick to catch the beauty she sees on film and she feels honored to spend her time this way. Sue’s mission is to empower students of all levels and ages with practical stress reduction tools. She guides students to increase awareness of body, mind, and spirit, and encourages a practice of self compassion. Sue cultivates a vibrant but peace-filled, non-competitive and non-judgmental, learning and practicing environment.

Chrissy endeavors to help others create connection to and awareness of body, mind and soul via multiple modalities. These include: Yoga, Thai Therapy, Meditation, Sound Therapy, Aromatherapy, Reiki, and Wellness Workshops. Chrissy’s goal is to help and inspire those seeking to connect to something higher than themselves. Walking through the journeys with her clients brings her true emotional fulfillment. Chrissy began her professional adult life after receiving a dual bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology. Chrissy left teaching after achieving tenure as she found the politics within the school system limited her ability to reach her full potential. She broke from the safety of a normal 9-5 career and set out on a path of alternative healing. That path includes a Reiki 2 Certification (2012), Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Certification (2013), and Thai Massage Training (2013, in Thailand). Chrissy Joy is here to help all who seek to find their inner peace, self-confidence, and lifelong happiness.

Amy Capello is an award-winning Speaker, Author, and Life Balance Strategist who’s redefining what it means to “have it all” without burning out in the process. As the founder of Pure Joy Life Coaching, Amy helps stressed-out overachievers and the companies that depend on them to build Whole-Life Balance — her signature framework that goes beyond work-life balance to create sustainable success, happier teams, and workplaces people actually want to stay in. A dynamic voice on stage, Amy speaks internationally on banishing burnout, building sustainable success, and leading with balance. Her blend of science-backed strategy, bold insights, and irreverent humor leaves audiences inspired and equipped to take action. A Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer survivor, Amy brings deep authenticity to everything she teaches. Honored as a 2024 Remarkable Woman of the Year and designated as a Leader of Impact, she’s been to all seven continents and 25 countries (and counting), proving you can build balance anywhere, from boardrooms to the bottom of the globe. When she’s not on stage, you’ll find her mentoring single moms, tracking sea turtles, or planning her next adventure.