The Cortisol Reset. A Mini-Retreat for Women 40+
August 16th, 2pm - 4:30pm
The reset
sanctuary
maroochydore
Sunshine coast
If you’re a woman over 40 and you’ve noticed your body responding differently, feeling more tired, more wired, or less resilient than it used to, this afternoon is for you.
The Cortisol Reset is a guided mini-retreat designed to help you understand how stress influences hormones, energy, sleep, strength, and body composition, and how to support your body more effectively at this stage of life.
This isn’t a lecture.
And it’s not about pushing harder.
It’s an opportunity to experience deep restoration using science-backed practices including gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, and recovery, so your nervous system can settle and your body can begin to restore itself.
Why Cortisol Matters after 40
After 40, stress hormones behave differently.
Cortisol tends to:
Stay elevated for longer
Disrupt fat loss (especially around the belly)
Interfere with sleep and recovery
Drain energy and motivation
Make “doing more” backfire
Many women are eating well, exercising regularly, and still feel stuck, not because they’re doing anything wrong, but because stress is driving the physiology.
This workshop will help you finally connect the dots.
What You’ll Experience...
This afternoon is designed to leave you feeling rested and rejuvenated, with tools to take home that will easily integrate into your life. You’ll be guided through
- A 90‑minute recovery circuit including sauna, ice baths, magnesium spa, and compression boots
- Simple breathwork to settle the nervous system
- Gentle yoga for stress reduction the top 3 poses every woman should do daily
- 20 minute Yoga Nidra Meditation – a deeply restorative body‑scan meditation equivalent to ~2 hours of sleep. Also Used by the military for sufferers of PTSD to rest the mind.
- Accessible education covering, how to eat, train and recover to combat cortisol.
What You’ll Leave With...
By the end of the afternoon, you’ll leave feeling:
Calmer and more grounded
An undestanding of your physiology
Empowered with practical tools you can use immediately
You’ll also receive a PDF recourse summarising everything covered, including:
Stress‑reduction tools
Simple nutrition principles to support cortisol
Training and recovery guidelines for women 40
A clear next step if you’d like deeper support
Who This Is For...
This mini‑retreat is ideal for women 40+ who answer yes to any of the below:
Feel chronically stressed or wired‑tired
Are frustrated by stubborn belly fat
Want to understand their changing body and hormones
Are exercising and eating “well” but not seeing the results they deserve
Want science‑backed guidance on nutrition and fitness for their age and stage.
- Would like a nervous system reset and to feel fabulous
Your Teacher
Your Facilitator & Host - Emily Spurling
Emily Spurling is a holistic health coach with qualifications in nutrition, fitness, yoga, mindfulness and breathwork.
She specialises in helping women 40+ understand their physiology, reduce stress, build strength, and create sustainable body composition changes.
Emily is known for blending science with compassion, supporting the whole person, not just the physical body.
On retreat, Emily creates a supportive space where you can truly unwind, reconnect with yourself, and explore new ways of moving, breathing and being. You’ll leave not only feeling incredible, but with a personalised “toolbox” of practices to take home, helping you carry that retreat glow into everyday life.
Ready to Join us?
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When: August 16th 2pm – 4:30pm
Where: The Reset Santuary, Aerodrome Road Maroochydore.
Investment: $69
What to Bring: 2 Towels, swim wear, change of clothes and a Yoga Mat