Thrive Guide

Danielle Pitcher

About

Here's a little bit about me and my Wellness journey. In 2015 I, like many others felt I needed to find myself again. I started going to yoga as a way to find me, and immediately fell in love with the practice, and started feeling the benefits, mentally, physically, and spiritually.

After years of my own personal practice, I wanted to learn more about yoga and started taking college courses at Westminister. Initially, I didn't think I wanted to teach. I simply wanted to learn more about the philosophy of it all and thought it was worth my time to become a certified instructor through Settled Life Yoga (Westminster College).

Since graduating something amazing happened, everything aligned and fell into place. I've had job offers and opportunities falling into my lap and I knew I'd found my calling.

After a couple of incredible years of teaching yoga. I felt called to get Reiki and sound certified. I'm so honored to be able to offer my healing tools to others. I'm now a Yoga Instructor. Reiki 1 and 2 Practitioner. Sound-bath, meditation guide. Owner and host of Wild Wellness Retreats. I love holding space for others. I love connecting with people. I'm very passionate about what I do and seeing the growth in my students and in myself.

I am starting to dive into the healing powers of plant medicine. I believe the mother earth has provided us with everything that we need to heal and grow. We will see how this journey unfolds in the future.

One of the most beneficial things I've found is the power of the breath. Breathing is a way to tap into our life force energy and connect with our inner selves. I've found that if we can learn to slow down and tune into our breath it can help ease our anxiety when things feel overwhelming or out of control. It can help bring you to the present moment.

I think it’s so important to connect to our higher selves and others by practicing mindfulness, breathwork, compassion, movement and self-love. This is where the beauty lies. This is where healing happens.

Off of my mat. I'm a proud mom to two beautiful daughters. I try to lead through example. But what I have realized is I have so much to learn from them. They are my teachers. I love being in nature, going on road trips, camping, hiking, traveling, dance parties, coloring, drinking coffee and spending time with my love.

Being able to guide others has been so fulfilling, I have seen the changes in my life in so many positive ways. I will never tire of guiding others and helping them see their own highest potential, and I look forward to the chance to practice with you as we connect to our highest selves. Just one inhale and exhale at a time.

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“Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.” John Muir

Retreat Specialties

Offers multiple domestic and international retreats throughout the year. I wanted to stand out as a host of retreats by bringing yoga and nature together. Hosting retreats in unique locations around the world. Retreats can be one of the most rewarding experiences. The connections that are made are ones that you’ll hold onto for a lifetime. In all of our retreats you can expect daily Yoga and mention, different workshops, group hiking and exploring, diving into your vulnerability and challenging yourself, healthy meals and lodging in amazing locations. Experiences of a lifetime. On all of my retreats, we will be accompanied by a guide who is a Nols Wilderness first responder. Has navigational skills and survival experience. Kiteboard instructor, fly fishing guide, divemaster, and captain.

Teaching Specialties

My full attention in whatever setting we’re in. Whether it’s A Yoga class, reiki session, soundbath meditation, or ceremony. I follow my intuition and allow myself to be a vessel in that moment. A genuine connection. A listening ear. I will encourage you to look deep inside of yourself, asking questions. Promoting the healing process within.

What are your favorite Retreat Venues around the world

The Teton wilderness. It was such a beautiful, off-grid location. To be that deep in the mountains, made you feel incredibly connected to nature. It was actually where I was inspired to start my retreat business, Wild Wellness Retreats.

What's your personal definition of what it means to thrive?

Mmmm, I love this question. To me, thriving means to have found your life path, your gift. And then share it with others. When we are thriving we invite others to do the same. We are never at the end of our destination. We are constantly growing, changing, evolving for the better. We can thrive in any moment, when we have good intentions, and put our energy in whatever we are doing.

Who do you look up to ? Who has helped you the most along your teacher / retreat leader journey?

Oh so many have helped me in this journey. My family and friends who supported me. My love you always believes in me. My 1st Yoga teacher, Joi. She taught me to appreciate this wonderful practice and our bodies to be able to move and get stronger. Cassandra, she was the first retreat host I’d met. She taught me to look inward, and start my healing journey. My students, listening to their stories, inspiring me. My daughters. Teaching me Everyday to be more present. I’m sometimes a teacher, but always a student.