COWGIRL UP: JOSHUA TREE, CA
ACTIVATION…IN THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST
Cowgirl Up is going deep off the beaten path to California’s cactus-studded Yucca Valley. Enjoy an immersive experience with Lauren, organic farm-to-table cuisine by Chef Melissa, bonfire evenings, horseback riding, live western music and those signature results that go way beyond your body. There’s room for everyone in the west, so bring your bestie or come solo and make new friends. No prior SLB experience is required.
Join us October 10-15, 2024 in Joshua Tree, California. Learn all about Cowgirl Up. If you’re ready to book, and you have been on Activation in the last 10 years just book a ten minute consult in order to access our application. If you’re brand new to the experience, I’d love to talk to you and answer any questions you may have.
APPLY
Because Cowgirl Up is a shared experience, attendees are being screened. We prioritize putting together diverse, balanced groups of all backgrounds so that everyone has an incredible experience. Space is limited but there's room for everyone. If you’ve never been on Activation, please book a 10-minute consult with Lauren to access and our brief application and chat with Lauren. . If you’re seasoned, go ahead and book the consult to access the application…There’s no need to chat unless you’d like!
Questions? Email us or text the hotline: 310-817-0143.
ACTIVATION SWIMWEAR
Featuring our favorite brands and suits that are perfect for Activation. Beginning with IT’S NOW COOL.
LB ACTIVATION SAYULITA ESSENTIALS & TIPS
We’re headed to Sayulita Mexico! The weather will be beautiful. You can expect it to be warm and sunny during the day and a little chilly at night. We’ll be exploring the countryside and working out in the yoga pavilion, on the beach, in the pool, and heading out on the road (like, hiking and walking to the beach).
I tend to pack light and re-use outfits whenever I can.
Our Activation workouts are hybrid (think: half pool and half studio), so you’ll want supportive bathing suit tops and items that you don’t mind getting dirty on the beach.
I’m beyond excited that we’ll be able to explore Sayulita! Haramara is a fifteen minute walk/short cab ride into town where there are plenty of places to eat and exlore!
Activation Essentials:
1-2 regular bras
3-5 sports bras
2-3 bathing suits
Plenty of socks
Underwear
2-3 pairs of workout shorts
2-3 workout tops
1-2 pairs workout pants
2 casual sundresses/cover ups
1-2 long sleeve tops (if it gets chilly at night)
1-2 pair of long pants
2-3 casual outfits for dinner at the hotel or going into town.
A HAT for beach/pool workouts
A pair of sneakers
A pair of flip flops or sandals
Sunscreen
A packable beach bag (We received feedback that a backpack is optimal for when you have to run/walk back from the beach)
Tiger Balm
Reusable water bottle
Some cash – You can pay with a card at our hotel, but if you want to buy something in town, some places are cash only
Credit card
Passport
Medication (your prescriptions, allergies, etc.)
Personal First Aid Kit (Bandaids, Knee/ankle braces if you use them for exercise, etc.)
Probiotics/Immune Boosting Supplements
Hand Sanitizer/Disinfectant Wipes
What you don´t need:
If you want to lighten your load, Haramara has: Pool towels, Yoga mats, soap, shampoo and conditioner
LB Activation Tips:
Don't over-pack, you'll be living in your swimsuit + workout gear.
Consider taking Probiotics. Taking probiotics leading up to and throughout the trip may help you combat any digestive issues or upset stomachs that tend to be pretty common when traveling outside of the country.
Please bring your own personal first aid kit. You may need something for pain, sore muscles (clear-colored tiger balm), cramps, allergies/sinus, PMS, upset stomach, ear plugs, band-aids, Dramamine, sea bands, zinc, after sun balm, or any medications that you take on a regular basis. If you have ankle or knee issues, don't forget your brace.
S/S 2024 Activation Sayulita
There’s a reason we’ve gone back five times…it’s the ultimate.
Join us for May 11-18th at Haramara in Sayulita Mexico. Named one of the 10 Best Retreats in the World by Yoga Journal, Haramara is a down-to-earth, eco-luxe gem nestled on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains. We're excited to disconnect and reconnect. Details here.
LB Activation Portugal Essentials & Tips
We’re headed to Alentejo, Portugal! The weather will be beautiful. You can expect it to be warm and sunny during the day and a little chilly at night. We’ll be exploring the countryside and working out in the yoga pavilion, on the beach, in the pool, and heading out on the road (like, hiking and walking to the beach).
I tend to pack light and re-use outfits whenever I can.
Our Activation workouts are hybrid (think: half pool and half studio), so you’ll want supportive bathing suit tops and items that you don’t mind getting dirty on the beach.
We will be in the country, so high heels or anything too dressy isn’t really necessary.
Activation Essentials:
1-2 regular bras
3-5 sports bras
2-3 bathing suits
Plenty of socks
Underwear
2 pairs of workout shorts
2-3 workout tops
1-2 pairs workout pants
2 casual sundresses/cover ups
1-2 long sleeve tops (it gets chilly at night)
1-2 pair of long pants
2-3 casual outfits for dinner at the hotel or going into town for tapas
A HAT for beach/pool workouts
A pair of sneakers
A pair of flip flops or sandals
Sunscreen
A packable beach bag (We received feedback that a backpack is optimal for when you have to run/walk back from the beach)
Tiger Balm
Reusable water bottle
Some cash (EUR) – You can pay with a card at our hotel, but if you want to buy something in town, some places are cash only
Credit card
Passport
Medication (your prescriptions, allergies, etc.)
Personal First Aid Kit (Bandaids, Knee/ankle braces if you use them for exercise, etc.)
Probiotics/Immune Boosting Supplements
Hand Sanitizer/Disinfectant Wipes
What you don´t need:
If you want to lighten your load, Quinta Camerena has: Pool towels, Yoga mats, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hairdryer, wet suits and surf boards (they are included in the class price if you choose to surf).
LB Activation Tips:
Don't over-pack, you'll be living in your swimsuit + workout gear.
Consider taking Probiotics. Taking probiotics leading up to and throughout the trip may help you combat any digestive issues or upset stomachs that tend to be pretty common when traveling outside of the country.
Please bring your own personal first aid kit. You may need something for pain, sore muscles (clear-colored tiger balm), cramps, allergies/sinus, PMS, upset stomach, ear plugs, band-aids, Dramamine, sea bands, zinc, after sun balm, or any medications that you take on a regular basis. If you have ankle or knee issues, don't forget your brace.
NINA'S ACTIVATION RESULTS
5 days = balanced, lean (-13.25” lost) and stronger. Meet NINA @foodasmedicine19 from Philly. She’s been practicing with me since @lithemethod, and our October Jamaica Activation was her second retreat. Nina chose to measure and lost over -13.25” in 5 days. She’s stronger (hello, abs) and leaner all over. Also, I balanced her out and reduced her pelvic rotation, but that smile is everything. She has that telltale Activation glow. Nina, you’re just the best. So glad you were there!
S/S 23 ACTIVATION
This week we’re announcing the details of our 20th Activation which is also a dream collab and location. We cannot wait. Save the dates: 5/4/23 - 5/7/23.
TIF'S ACTIVATION RESULTS
No nonsense and always keeping it real. My girl Tif @cool_moms_sell_real_estate is incredible. Tif is always on the go as a RE guru, Pilates instructor and mom of three. She lost -8.25” in 5 days in JA and you can see she’s leaner and stronger overall. Tif is incredibly strong and well balanced so there wasn’t much for me to “fix” posturally.
Tif and I go way back. We’ve known each other since we were 26. She was my first instructor at @lithemethod, taught for me for 10 years and achieved Master Instructor status at Lithe. Tif attended my first retreat over a decade ago at Bolt House, JA and came back for no. 19 this year at Jake’s. Tif, it was so great catching up x spending time with you, you’ll forever and ever be my muse. I love you.
WHY ACTIVATION FEELS SO GOOD
I’ve been sitting on our Fall Activation results as I always do. I like to allow the women to process the experience, as so much of the lessons learned and progress happens after they return home. I measure them and take before/after pics so that they have a litmus to see how much change occurs in less than a week’s time but the experience is not about weight loss.
This past activation was my 19th and was quite possibly my absolute favorite (I also really needed it). So many people ask me how I achieve incredible results in just four-five days. There’s a magic food x fitness formula for sure, but one thing that fuels it all is re-connecting them with their body-centered feminine energy and intuition.
As I feature some of the women that went to Jamaica and also prep to release the dates for our 20th, I wanted to share a few Activation tips on how you can get out of your head, and into your body by reconnecting with your feminine energy.
Girl Time
Spending intentional time with other women fuels your heart recharges your feminine energy in the biggest way. Something amazing happens when you are exclusively with those of your gender. It’s easier to drop the masks and be yourself, as you are.
More Movement
Feminine energy is moving energy. The ocean is a perfect metaphor for feminine energy as it’s constantly in motion, always changing and shifting. If you have been stuck at a desk or have felt physically stagnant for a while, you need to get your body moving in non-linear (like CCS) ways.
Feminine energy will always be activated by movement. Unless you have a really fluid yoga practice (meaning, a practice that frees you of the traditional linear-based poses), or an SLB practice, or a really intuitive dance practice, it’s probably likely that you’re not incorporating much non-linear movement in your everyday life.
No Schedule
One of the toughest things for my Type A ladies is when they arrive and learn that I don’t have a schedule for them. Teaching them to just be idle has one of the biggest impacts on their results. It’s difficult to be aimless, right? Obviously some amount of structure is needed, of course, but there is probably more room for freedom in your schedule than you imagine.
What things can you *not* do at the same time every day? What things can you say “no” to? Sometimes, busyness is avoidance.
Connect to Nature
Nature is life itself; it’s us, where we naturally belong. Developing a sense of connection with the sand, the beach, the trees, with plants, birds dogs…all of these will connect you more to the pulse of the earth.
A really beautiful way to begin doing this at home is to just spend time gardening (@gardenuity I’m looking at you), and hang with your plants the same way you would hang out with a friend. Just sit with your plants and really look at them, even if for only a few minutes. See if you can feel them or if you can communicate with them.
F/W 2022 ACTIVATION
We’re going back to where it all began over a decade ago. Join us October 6-11 2022 in Treasure Beach, Jamaica.
Activation is an immersive, life-changing, results-focused wellness experience created by Lauren Boggi which leads to immediate and powerful change within every aspect of our lives. Women will share an immersive experience with Lauren—in nature and with other women—that transforms their body, mind, and the way they see themselves. Our work helps them become their most confident, courageous, fit and authentic selves.
Think transformative Activation movement, connection to the earth, tools and practices, soulful beach-side conversation with like-minded women, delicious fresh + local meals under the stars, culture, dancing, and plenty of reggae. Whether you want to go all in or take it easy, we’re here for it. No prior SLB experience is necessary. See you soon!
Early Bird: Book by June 30th and receive $200 off your deposit with code: JAMAICA.
LB ACTIVATION SAYULITA
In 143 days we’re heading back to Sayulita.
You CAN have it all. Activation is a profound, life-changing wellness experience that leads to immediate and positive change. Women will share an immersive experience —in nature and with other women—that transforms their body, mind, and the way they see themselves. Our work reveals pathways which helps them become their most confident, courageous, fit and authentic selves. No prior SLB experience is necessary.
LB ACTIVATION TULUM
LB Activation TULUM 2021 - This intimate, five-day experience at Amansala will give you the girl-time you need and the results you want. Limited spots available. Details coming soon.
BETSY'S ACTIVATION RESULTS
SEVEN DAYS to vertical, musculoskeletal balance, -12.08”, and a healthier 🌱 diet. Meet @bootsycollins810 from Philly. This was B’s 9th Activation with me and she is always my favorite postural analysis/people to “fix”...I swear that I do not make anyone stand wonky on day one!
We work from the inside out and my goal is always to balance her muscularly and take the edge off the bulk/mass. This lighting is not ideal but check out the space between her arms and her bikini bottoms. And her back! 🤯 Betsy has a stunning body and builds muscle easily. She works really hard, and is always up for HH & another workout. Betsy began her fitness journey with me back at Lithe. She currently takes group classes at @rippedphl, does personal training and also fits in Studio LB. Tbh, I can’t imagine a retreat without her. Swipe on IG for her results last year 12 wks post labral hip repair and us three years ago in Little Corn, Nicaragua.
Betsy is strong, very fit, and loves to be challenged on the beach and in-studio. Her challenges are relaxing her traps and balancing her back and hip mobility during core/floor work. Betsy lost 12.08 inches and I love that her entire body is much more balanced on day seven. I cant say that we always see eye to eye on rest days, but I get her type of ‘crazy’ and we have a great working relationship. I adore you, B! Can’t wait for the next one.
SLB Activation Essentials & Tips
@jakestreasurebeach
We’re headed to Jamaica…
Activation Essentials:
1 Regular bra
3 Sports bras
2-3 Bathing suits
Plenty of socks
Underwear
2-3 Pairs of workout shorts
3-4 Workout tops
1-2 Pairs of cropped workout pants
2-3 Sundresses/cover ups
A light long sleeve tops for buggy nights
A pair of long pants for " "
A HAT
A pair of sneakers
A pair of flip flops or sandals
A pair of clean "inside" shoes to wear in your cabana.
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
Travel size clothing detergent
Organic personal toiletries
A small purse for a night out
A packable beach bag (We received feedback that a backpack is optimal for when you have to run back from the beach)
Gloves (Optional- you may want them for banded workouts.)
Flashlight and headlamp. (A headlamp is great if you want hands free lighting)
Tiger Balm
Reusable water bottle
Cash for gratuity
Additional cash for any off site meals, extra excursions, spa treatments drinks, etc.
Credit card
Passport
Medication (Prescriptions, allergies, etc.)
Personal First Aid Kit (Bandaids, Knee/ankle braces if you use them for exercise, etc.)
Probiotics/Immune Boosting Supplements
Hand Sanitizer/Disinfectant Wipes
Face masks that cover your nose and mouth.
@JakesTreasureBeach
SLB Activation Tips:
Don't over-pack, you'll be barefoot and living in your swimsuit + workout gear.
Mosquito repellent is your friend!
Don't forget your sun protection! With the proximity to the equator and the reflection off of the water, the sun in Jamaica can be intense.
Consider taking Probiotics. Taking probiotics leading up to and throughout the trip may help you combat any digestive issues or upset stomachs that tend to be pretty common when traveling outside of the country. Additionally, if you have a sensitive stomach, this will clear it up in a jiffy.
Medical services will be limited and it is not recommended for pregnant women or those with serious medical conditions.
Please bring your own personal first aid kit. You may need something for pain, sore muscles (clear-colored tiger balm), cramps, allergies/sinus, PMS, upset stomach, ear plugs, band-aids, Dramamine, sea bands, zinc, after sun balm, or any medications that you take on a regular basis. If you have ankle or knee issues, don't forget your brace!
TIPS FROM STUDIO LB PROS (CON'T)
One thing we don’t talk enough about is how to successfully make the transition from primarily exercising at gyms and fitness studios, to primarily exercising at home. The key is learning what works for you in terms of self-motivation and accountability. At gyms or in class, people tend to find their motivation because someone else is watching, or you may show up for your workout because you’ll be charged if you skip it. These motivational factors aren’t relevant w/ digital fitness so you need to change your mindset. Recently, I shared a few tips from myself as well as some of our long time members. Many of you reached out asking for more, so this week we’re talking with Chrissy S. & Alicia P!
Chrissy S. (Lake Tahoe, CA)
“A few months prior (to these pictures) I was paddle boarding and someone took a pic. I saw it and signed up for the 7 day trial the very next day. Fast forward to my next beach vacation and I was finally comfortable chasing my kids around in a bikini because of Studio LB.”
How long have you've been a Studio LB Member? How do you practice Studio LB?
I have been a member for just under a year. I typically follow the "Program" and practice five days a week. Okay, sometimes four but this forced stillness we are experiencing has been beneficial for me to fully commit 45-60 minutes to myself as often as possible. Starting my day with Studio LB affords me the ability to be whole for my children and my husband given the current state of 24/7 home life.
What are some of your tips to stay committed and self-motivate?
My commitment and motivation has everything to do with the results. I usually get up at 6am to get my class in before my kids wake up. Otherwise, the day gets away from me and I struggle to get it done. If I miss the alarm (I have a teething one year old = some nights are rough) I invite my 3 year old to take the class with me during the baby's nap. We crack up together and I may have to pause on occasion (because snack breaks are life), but I get it done. In the past, it has always been easy for me to derail from my workout routine. I used to let life get in the way. When you extract the commute, structured studio schedules and added expenses there is no way to not get it done. I also make an extra effort for accountability to have some kind of challenge going on with my husband or a friend. Currently, my husband is training for a trail marathon and he is as regimented as they come. He follows a training schedule and on the days he runs I commit to a no-excuses Studio LB workout.
What are some of you tips to help yourself work at a 10 instead of a 5?
My no BS philosophy for myself: you're defeating the purpose if you're not giving these workout minutes your everything. For me, the beginner series was key to the method. It may seem elementary at times for veteran fitness guru's but a 10 in form is everything to achieving that burn and the desired results. I workout in front of a mirror to ensure my form is on point the whole time. It's almost as though I'm competing with myself when I'm able to see what I am doing. I have never worked out without a shirt on in a studio but it is important for me to see my body form and movements so a sports bra and (high waisted - amen) leggings are my uniform. This is one of the things I LOVE about this digital platform. My inner wallflower really shines. Another technique I find helpful is to video myself on my phone. It can be beneficial to see where I need to step up my game if I am struggling to nail a movement. I am far from coordinated so I have fun with the cardio and just keep moving and I give the sculpt my all, results guaranteed.
Alicia P. (Koloa, HI)
How long have you've been a Studio LB Member? How do you practice Studio LB?
I’ve been a member since August 2019. My typical schedule is:
Day 1 - Day 5: Studio LB
Day 6: Hike or Jog (or take LB outdoors)
Day 7: Yoga and Light stretching
What are some of your tips to stay committed and self-motivate?
To stay committed and self motivated I have built a routine that works for me.
Work out in the mornings. I am not a morning person by any means, but I know after a long day at work I will not be as motivated.
Record my work outs. This helps me notice how much I’ve grown over time. In the beginning, I had to modify almost every work out...now those calf pumps I struggled with come second nature!
Sometimes I’m just not in the mood for a full body work out. Swapping out full length workouts for some of my favorite Quick Burn workouts keeps me from missing a work out entirely!
What are some of you tips to help yourself work at a 10 instead of a 5?
For me it’s knowing my body and understanding what I need that day! Weights or no weights? When I’m feeling low, I drop the weights and focus on listening to Lauren. When I’m high energy, I add the weights to push myself and make sure I’m giving it my all.
The results you get are directly related to the effort you put in. Do your best to feel and look your best! - Mahalo, Alicia