Brooke & BB Body x Yogando team will guide you to the union of MIND BODY & Energy. This is more than a fitness retreat, it is a physical expression of personal strength and potential. Through  mindfulness and the slowing down of daily chaos, we will explore mindful meditation, BODY sculpting, STRENGTH training, YOGA, Breathwork, Soundbath healing , and personal development rituals to elevate your Well and BEing.  Blending mindfulness, movement, and soulful immersion in nature, this VIP retreat offers the freedom to evolve, the space to breathe, and the tools to transform.

This November, the desert is calling. Join Brooke Burke and Yogando at CIVANA Wellness Resort for The PAUSE—a sacred, high-touch retreat experience designed to reconnect you to your most radiant self. At CIVANA, a sanctuary where intention meets luxury, we invite you to slow down, breathe deep, and return to the truth of who you are. Wellness isn’t a destination—it’s a homecoming

This immersive weekend is a celebration of mind-body-energy alignment. Through daily BB Body Sculpt workouts, strength training, yoga, mindful movement, breathwork, and sound bath healing, you’ll be guided to tap into your physical power and inner stillness. This is not just about fitness—it’s about uncovering your personal rhythm, your strength, and your soul’s voice.

In the stillness, we grow. In the pause, we evolve. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert, you’ll experience soulful community, curated rituals, and intentional self-work. This retreat is your opportunity to step away from the chaos, into a space of presence, purpose, and possibility. Here, transformation happens through connection—with self, with others, and with nature.

The PAUSE is about creating a pace that honors your energy, and a space that invites growth. It’s time to Re-Treat yourself. Come home to yourself this fall—because the most powerful journeys are the ones that begin within.
Space is limited. [Join the waitlist] and meet the team behind the magic.

Located about 30 minutes north of Scottsdale, Civana Wellness resort resides in a small town in Arizona, aptly named Carefree. 

It is nestled perfectly in the Sonoran Desert, offering beautiful views for miles and the perfect Arizona sunsets to match

Named a top spa resort in the world in Conde Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Choice Awards. 

Tucked among 20+ acres of succulent-studded Sonoran Desert, CIVANA offers a path to a happier, healthier you through inspiring human connections. Daily sweat and meditation. 

Curated personal growth and discovery content. Outdoor adventures. Access to world renowned wellness guides and healers. Comfortable accommodations. A world-class spa. Delicious food and drinks. Ample time to relax and recharge. 

Reconnect and reinvigorate your senses in a place of incredible natural beauty, with personalized wellness experiences, and award-winning hospitality.

Health and wellbeing are at CIVANA's core, which is why we offer 70+ complimentary fitness, personal growth and spiritual classes each week that draw on varied disciplines and techniques. 

Whether you are looking to tap into mindfulness by learning meditation or strengthening your core with one of our many yoga offerings there is a class that is right for you. 

View your class schedule at this link. 

In true wellness fashion, you will find that all of the rooms at CIVANA Wellness Resort are super calming. 

From the beds to the bathtubs to the overall color palette and furniture, the neutral tones create a bright and airy feel that warms up each guest room and provides the perfect space for healing and relaxation.

The rooms minimalism is done to invite you into a tranquil space that is a clean slate for your relaxation and to enjoy the nature that surrounds you.

Some of the in-room amenities worth noting are plush white robes (which by the way are totally acceptable to wear both inside and outside your room at CIVANA!), personal care products by Grown Alchemist, Keurig coffee and tea maker, a mini fridge and in-room safe.

There are a few different options when it comes to the kind of room that you can book, depending on your bed sizing needs and budget.

For example, if you want a breathtaking view of the Continental Mountains along with a bathroom fit for a king (or queen), then the Spa King Room may be your top pick. 

On the other hand, if you’re sharing a room with someone and you each want to have your own bed, their simple yet stunning Double Queen Room will be better for you.

The communal parts of the hotel have a very similar vibe to the rooms. 

The decor itself is quite minimal with some bohemian touches here and there. The white and neutral tones are consistent throughout, creating a calming and serene atmosphere no matter where you explore on the property. 

Plus, the giant Saguaros are simply stunning.

Throughout the property you’ll find two pools (one main one and another that is attached to the spa), two restaurants, a giant lobby/entrance area, a full fitness center, separate rooms for workshops and classes, and plenty of walking paths to stroll throughout the day.

Considering that CIVANA is a wellness resort, they of course offer a wide array of spa treatments, workshops, exercise classes and mindfulness activities. 

It’s really the signature aspect of CIVANA that makes it so unique from other hotel stays.

On their full class schedule online, you’ll find over 70 different complimentary classes to choose from each week that tap into various fitness and spiritual growth disciplines. 

Some of the kinds of activities you can expect include guided hikes, yoga classes, TRX, cardio HIIT, gratitude meditations, myofascial release, breathwork, mindful mixology, pickeball and much more.

Here are the classes we partook in during our stay:

• Aerial Yoga – This class is definitely a great intro to aerial yoga if you’ve never done it before, although this one does require an add-on fee.
• Inner Intimacy – Inner Intimacy was a very vulnerable class that forced us to have intimate interactions with strangers, getting us totally out of our comfort zones. It is really touching and it will surprise you in the best way.
• Metate Hike – This was a local group hike. It was led by a knowledgeable guide, so we got to experience this stunning hike to its fullest as they pointed out all of the various flora and fauna along with some local wildlife and fun facts about the area. CIVANA will care of you throughout the whole experience, from providing transportation to and from the hotel and also providing us with water bottles to ensure we remained properly hydrated in the hot desert sun.

The CIVANA spa is absolutely stunning and is its own little compound on the entire hotel property. You could truly spend an entire day (or more) at the spa here as it even has its own pool and brings in food from Seed Restaurant. 

Food, sun, spa treatments—what more could you need, right?!

The SPA treatments are utterly blissful and will leave you feeling totally restored and refreshed.

Here are the specific spa treatments we personally love:

• Deep Muscle Relief Massage –  if you’re looking for something gentle or soothing, then the deep tissue massage I got might not be for you. However, if you’re looking to have some major tension released then you’ll love this one. This massage treatment focuses on medium to deeper pressure and is perfect to relieve the tension in your body from days spent working at a desk, making you feel instantly lighter.
• Essential Marine Oxygen Facial – Packed with DNA-repairing enzymes, hyaluronic acid, and pharma-grade liquid oxygen, this facial left my skin literally glowing! In addition to providing epic hydration and helping to balance my skin tone, it will also just really feel good.
• CIVANA Calm – Using a magnesium salt scrub that is paired with a botanical tonic, you are put into a relaxed and calming state as the scrub penetrates your pores. Following the scrubbing part of the treatment, you are given the option to have a mini facial or body massage, leaving you balanced and relaxed. 

View SPA and salon menu at this link. 

4 pm | check in
5pm - 6.30pm | Stretch & reset light yoga flow (XXX studio) community circle or....(depending on arrival times)
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5.30pm | meet and greet at Terrace restaurant at Civana Resort. we will sit in front of the fireplace and we will introduce ourselves
6.30pm | civana dinner 
9pm | rest and recover

Breakfast at Civana at your own leisure (Intermittent fasting is encouraged)
8.30am | rise & grind Sonoran desert hike 
10:30 am | Brooke's house. we will experience Brooke's BB Zone and we will immerse ourselves in a one-day treat focused on longevity.
10.30am | smoothie & matcha bar rest and recover poolside . red light and muscle recovery session
12 pm | workshop BLUE Zones and meal prep 101 | focus on healthy and energizing grain bowls
1 pm | lunch and relax poolside | 
4 pm | desert yoga and spiritual beauty activation/skin fitness 
5:30 pm | sound bath therapy  | a car will escort you back to Civana
7 pm | light dinner at BB home
8pm car to return to Civana

Breakfast at Civana at your leisure (intermittent fasting is encouraged)
9 am -11 am | BB Body Sculpt Flow & Qi Gong, outdoor Studio, at Civana
11 am - 3 pm | free-to-be time at Civana SPA (please book your treatment), time to rest time + lunch
3 pm | Yoga XXX Studio, at Civana
4 pm | mind-body energy workshop at Civana (possibly break out session in the NEW studio
5 pm | reiki and meditation at XXX Studio, at Civana
6.30 pm | dinner at Civana (terras semi private dining)

Breakfast at Civana at your own leisure
9 am | rise & grind recovery yoga at the outdoor yoga platform at Civana
10 am | Qigong labyrinth meditation
11am - 3 pm | free-to-be and SPA time
3:30 pm -5:30pm | a car will drive you back to Brooke's house, and we will engage in a mindset reset workshop + TLW workshop and breathwork | soundbath healing meditation (or we use the larger downstairs room by lobule for our Breathwork  session (possible Civana guests welcome)
7 pm | a car will drive you to Cavecreek, and we will dine at a fabulous Mexican restaurant, El Encanto
9 pm | a car will drive us back to Civana resort, for a good night sleep

Breakfast (at your leisure) at Civana
7.30 am - 9.30 am | Talk a LATTE and Sister sisterhood circle, "What NOW"
8:30 class (location TBD)
10.30am | Check out and departures at your leisure