Brooke Burke has never seen wellness as one-dimensional. For her, movement has always been about more than the body — it’s about energy, awareness, and the intimate act of coming home to yourself. With the launch of her new Body Blueprint Retreat at CIVANA, Burke is bringing that philosophy into an immersive setting. The retreat series is designed as a restorative pause, offering guests a chance to step away from the noise of daily life and explore practices that cultivate self-confidence, longevity, and inner strength. We sat down with Brooke to talk about the inspiration behind the series, why she believes rituals matter more than rigid lifestyles, and what she hopes participants will carry back into their everyday lives.
Inside Brooke Burke’s Body Blueprint Retreat at CIVANA
You’ve been an advocate for mindful movement long before it became mainstream. How does this retreat series represent the evolution of your personal wellness journey? Mindful movement has always been at the heart of my Brooke Burke BODY philosophy. It’s not just about physical exercise—it’s about elevating energy, cultivating awareness, and connecting deeply with yourself. My app was created with every woman in mind and designed for all of us at every stage and every fitness level. The Body Blueprint retreat at CIVANA is an invitation to come home to the most intimate places within. In this series, we explore movement, energy, longevity, self-confidence, and inner strength. Each modality is designed to empower participants to tap into their fullest potential and to leave with tools they can integrate into everyday life.
In your view, what’s the biggest misconception people have about living a “healthy lifestyle”? The biggest misconception is believing there’s a one-size-fits-all solution. There isn’t a universal theory of wellness—healthy living looks different for everyone. I encourage people to become detectives of their own bodies and to discover what rituals, practices, and rhythms support them best. Instead of rigid “lifestyles,” I believe in creating rituals—gifts we give ourselves daily. Through our workshops, panels, and shared discussions, we explore many different pathways to well-being, giving participants the freedom to design a personal practice that’s sustainable and authentic.
CIVANA calls itself a “playground of wellbeing.” How does that description align with the way you see wellness? CIVANA truly embodies that vision. It’s a playground for self-care—and self-care is the ultimate act of self-love. From expert-led classes and unique desert activations to mindful cuisine and their incredible aqua therapy circuit, it’s a space that nurtures every aspect of wellness. The Sonoran Desert has an energy that ignites my spirit, and the labyrinth at CIVANA is one of my favorites in the world. For me, CIVANA feels like home—both grounding and expansive, offering the perfect landscape for transformation.
Your Body Blueprint Retreat is designed around self-prioritization and grounded renewal. Can you share what inspired this theme and what participants can expect? The theme is inspired by the journey back to self. Life is filled with road signs, detours, peaks, and valleys. I believe we each carry an inner roadmap and toolkit that can guide us through these adventures. The Body Blueprint retreat at CIVANA helps participants access that inner navigation system—to identify their true north, to embrace possibility, and to approach life with renewed clarity. Guests can expect immersive practices, reflective workshops, and empowering conversations that invite them to lighten their load and rediscover their path.
You’ve called this retreat a “restorative pause.” What does that mean to you personally? There comes a time in everyone’s life when we need to hit pause. For me, that pause is about slowing down, listening inward, and creating space for self-discovery. It’s about interrupting the chaos to reboot our system. In stillness, we can hear the body’s wisdom and connect to the language of our nervous system. I believe that if you think you don’t have time for self-care, you actually don’t have time not to.
On days when you’re pressed for time, what’s the one ritual you always make space for? Meditation. Even just ten minutes in the morning changes everything—it brings clarity, elevates my energy, and improves productivity. I like to rise with the sun whenever possible, and I give myself permission to rest when my body asks for it. That daily practice of listening and aligning with natural rhythms has been a cornerstone of my wellness journey.
This is the first in a series of retreats. How do you see CIVANA growing with you as your blueprint for retreats evolves? I’m deeply excited about this ongoing partnership with CIVANA. Each retreat is an opportunity to learn from our community and to refine programming around their needs and desires. While every retreat will be unique, the common thread will always be helping people find their “feel good” and improve their overall well-being. I see this series evolving into a journey we take together—expanding, adapting, and deepening with each experience.
If you could share just one philosophy or mindset shift that’s changed your life, what would it be? There is incredible strength in the pause. Strength in surrender. Strength in the boundaries we set, in the commitments we honor, and in the dialogue we cultivate with ourselves. My Feminine Strength Theory has reshaped the way I think about both wellness and fitness: true strength isn’t about force—it’s about knowing when to surrender, when to reset, and when to carve out time for self.
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