Consider this your official Happy Buddha love note 💌.
Each month, we share an inspired reflection from someone in our Happy Buddha Retreats community. This Musing comes from Claire (or CC, as we affectionately call her), our freelance marketer and long-time retreat participant. With her uplifting, down-to-earth style, Claire brings the heart of Happy Buddha to life in our messaging. Read on to discover her journey of transformation—from guest, to creative contributor, to yoga teacher in training.
It’s hard to believe how far my journey with Happy Buddha Retreats has come!
Back in 2017, I attended my very first retreat at Wisemans Ferry. I still remember those rolling oms, the heart-opening yoga, and the incredible facilitators—Athil and Natalie—who created such a calming, grounded space.
That weekend sparked something in me ✨
From Guest to Creative Contributor
Shortly after that first retreat, Happy Buddha opened its Blue Mountains retreat space. That’s when things really began to flow.
Athil initially reached out to ask if I could help tweak a few ad messages. Back then, there was just one retreat on offer. Fast forward to now—and not only has my role grown—but so has the number of ahhhh-mazing retreat programs! Working closely with Athil has been a huge part of this journey. His authenticity and commitment to holding a safe space for transformation continues to inspire me.
Being part of the Happy Buddha crew, even as a freelancer, feels like coming home.
Personal Growth Along the Way
This community has supported me in more ways than I could have imagined. It’s helped me grow creatively, emotionally, and spiritually. In my freelance work, I now choose to work only with businesses that align with my values—connection, creativity, and integrity. I’ve realised that when you work from the heart, everything flows more naturally.
Becoming a Yoga Teacher (Surprise!)
And now, I find myself right in the middle of my Yoga Teacher Training, guided by Natalie from Living Flow Yoga—right here at Happy Buddha Retreats.
Each retreat weekend feels like another layer unfolding, another truth revealed. This experience is awakening something deep inside me, and it’s a reminder that we’re always growing.
A Note to You
If you’re reading this and considering attending a retreat… do it.
Let yourself receive. Let yourself be inspired. You might just surprise yourself, like I did.
With so much love and light,
~ Claire aka CC 🌞
About Claire
Claire lives in Sydney with her tradie husband and twin teen daughters. She’s a freelance marketer who works with small businesses to clarify their message and keep things real. Since writing this, Claire has graduated from YTT and is a qualified yoga teacher 🎉—you can meet this effervescent woman on our monthly half-day retreats!
Curious about the Yoga Teacher Training Claire completed? Take a look this way >>
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