Retreats

As yoga teachers, retreats provide an ideal opportunity to explore more closely how the many distractions of our daily life impact our practice. We may be aware that our commitments to work and family take time away from our personal practice, but often we are unaware of the ways in which we habitually choose to use the distractions of daily routine, to further distance ourselves from the intimacy of life. Being on retreat allows us to take time to become aware of these unconscious patterns of distancing that create separation between ourselves, and our experience.

For many teachers, being able to afford the time and money for study, is a fine balance.  Being on retreat not only gives us dedicated time in a conducive environment for practice, it also nourishes us by eliminating many of the substances that alter our perceptions. In all of our retreats we provide a whole foods diet, free of sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and meat allowing for clearer perception to surface.

Our retreats are a combination of Yin yoga practice and whole foods nourishment which emphasize the relationship we have with the foods we eat. Nourishment begins long before the foods we eat enter our mouths. Often the food choices we make are driven by deeper unmet needs, and the use of the Yin yoga practice as a mindfulness tool, allows us to explore the relationship we have with ourselves, through mindful nourishment.

Teachers need not have any experience in the Yin practice to attend retreats. Participants will come away with a basic understanding of the mindfulness foundation inherent in the Yin practice, which can then be applied to all aspects of practice.

Yin Yoga and Whole Foods Retreat Sept. 16-18th

Arrive on Friday at Shanti Yoga Retreat on Wolfe Island in the beautiful Thousand Islands region of southeastern Ontario and unwind with an afternoon yoga practice. then settled and enjoy a delicious, fresh, local and organic vegetarian supper. Friday evening after dinner there will be an evening talk on mindful eating, cleansing with whole foods and how to transition to a plant based diet. On Saturday we’ll begin the day with practice followed by brunch. There will be plenty of time to rest, relax, and enjoy the surroundings or take an optional tour of one of the island’s community supported agriculture farms. Saturday afternoon we’ll meet for practice once again, followed dinner and free time on Saturday evening. Sunday we complete our weekend with a peaceful morning yoga practice and brunch. Retreat begins anytime after 2pm on Friday and ends Sunday after brunch. No previous yoga experience is required, just a desire to get away, relax, unwind and eat great food!

Your retreat includes:

• 2 nights accommodation

• 4 delicious vegetarian meals

• 4 yoga sessions

• Evening workshop and farm tour

Spaces are limited. Register now.

Location: Shanti Yoga Retreat
Wolfe Island, Ontario

Wolfe Island ferry schedule and information.

Date: Friday Sept.16 – Sunday Sept.18 2011

Price: $350

Full payment is required to reserve your spot. Please note cancellations are non-refundable.

I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have. Call 289.233.1927 for more details or to register.

Siobhan