Moment of
Day Retreat
Heart of the Solstice
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Long Island City, NYC

The Summer Solstice is more than a date…it’s a living portal. A season where the sun is at its fullest expression, illuminating what’s possible when we stand in the truth of who we are. And though the calendar marks its arrival in June, the power of this light continues to pulse through the weeks that follow, urging us to rise, radiate, and realign with our intentions for purpose, pleasure, and liberation.
As energetic beings, we’re meant to move in rhythm with these sacred tides. To remember that we are light. And in this window of amplified vitality, we’re invited not just to bask in the sun’s energy, but to embody it. To clear what dims us. To say yes to what fuels us. And to move forward in a way that is anchored, joyful, and soul-directed.
On July 12, we’ll gather at the Heart of the Solstice — a day rooted in remembrance, recalibration, and radiance.
Through breathwork, movement, sound healing, energetic restoration, and community conversation, we’ll shed the residue of burnout and stagnation, and return to the clarity and purpose that lives beneath it in our hearts. Together, we’ll make space for what wants to grow, and honor the fire within and around us.
held in sacred space by
Melanie Santos
Multidisciplinary Sacred Artist
Mind, Body, Spirit & Energy Educator
Spiritual Medium & Guide
Mental Health Advocate
Kundalini Yoga Teacher
Marinés Rodriguez
Holistic Medicine Woman
Sound Healing & Reiki Practitioner
Integration & Recovery Guide
Womb Keeper
Energetic Arts Teacher

ignite ~ embody ~ radiate ~ expand ~ align ~ thrive ~
ignite ~ embody ~ radiate ~ expand ~ align ~ thrive ~
Details & FAQs
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This one-day retreat will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Long Island City, Queens.
Doors open at 2:30 PM for arrival and aura cleansing, and our shared experience will begin promptly at 3 PM.
The exact location will be included in your confirmation email after ticket purchase.
The venue is accessible via subway. For those driving, please note that only street parking is available.
Please note that, unfortunately, the space is not ADA accessible.
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A thoughtfully curated space – A serene and sacred environment designed to support your presence, reflection, and restoration
Over 5 hours of guided experience – Including intentional movement, pranayama breathwork, Kundalini Yoga, somatic release, meditation, sound healing, and energy work
Integration + connection – We’ll close the evening with time to refuel, connect, and be in community in a relaxed, supportive space
Intention-setting ritual – Guided reflection and intention setting with all materials provided
Comfortable props – Yoga mats, blankets, and bolsters for your ease
Nourishment + refreshments – Bites and beverages will be served between sessions, with space to note dietary needs during registration
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Wear comfortable clothing you can move, sit, and breathe in, preferably in light tones that help amplify the energy in the room. Jeans and restrictive clothing are not recommended.
Bring your favorite journal to jot down reflections, insights, and intentions during the day (Pens will be provided)
While we’ll have water available, bringing your own reusable water bottle ensures you have it close by during practices.
Come with an open mind and heart, ready to release, restore, and connect with yourself and others.
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This retreat is for anyone feeling the need to pause, recharge, and realign under the high sun of summer. Whether you’re rooted in wellness practices or just beginning to explore intentional living, this experience is for you if:
You’ve been moving fast and feel called to reconnect with your center before the rest of the year unfolds
You want to release lingering energetic residue and return to clarity, joy, and grounded purpose
You’re craving sacred space to tend to your inner fire and reflect in community with others who are also choosing self-honoring and liberation
You want to experience this journey under the guidance of two tenured healers and sacred space holders, who deeply understand the inner workings of energy, and can communicate on practices that align with our most intentional human experience
You feel pulled to honor this season’s peak of light as a moment to recalibrate and recommit to your clarity and radiance
No prior experience is necessary. Just your presence and willingness to show up for yourself.
If any of this resonates, we’d be honored to hold space for you.
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This is a sacred space where structure meets flow — a thoughtfully held container that supports your journey while honoring your unique experience.
Expect a day that’s both enriching and easeful, intentionally designed to meet you gently and guide you deeply.
We’ll begin slowly, giving you time to land, receive aura cleansing, and settle into presence. From there, we’ll move through a blend of guided workshopping and embodied practices to clear your energetic field and activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Midway through, we’ll pause to nourish ourselves before transitioning into sound healing, energetic restoration, and intentional community connection. We’ll close with space for mindful mingling, allowing for integration in a grounded, heart-centered way.
It’s very important to us for the flow to be gentle but potent. To support the group through deep shifts while honoring your natural pace.
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We aim to keep a sacred and intimate space with a maximum of 40 attendees.
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Supported Registration – $165
A limited number of tickets are available at this rate for those who need financial support. Please choose this option with integrity.
Standard Registration – $222
This is the true cost of the retreat and helps sustain our work and the energy behind it.
Both options include the full retreat experience, nourishing refreshments, and access to all provided materials.
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Tickets can be canceled within 24 hours of purchase for a full refund. To cancel your ticket, please email us at events@melaniesantos.co within the 24-hour window. After 24 hours, all tickets are final and non-refundable.
If you can no longer attend, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to someone else. Just email us at events@melaniesantos.co with their full name and contact information by Wednesday, July 10, 2025.
