Retreats
Answering the Call
Reconnect with your innermost nature by going on retreat
Take a moment to read this lovely article by Sarah Powers, master yoga teacher, about why we should make retreats a regular part of our practice.
"Living your Yoga"
An uplifting and practical roadmap
to inspired living off the mat.
A Yoga Soleil Fall Yoga Retreat at Harmony Hill
October 8-10, 2010
Yoga has taught millions of people to live more peacefully, with more vibrance, health, happiness, patience and understanding. During a weekend retreat of meditation, yoga, discusssions, you will experience this first-hand. By the end of retreat, you will understand and have begun to cultivate healthy new patterns that will transform and inspire your life forever.
The Living your Yoga Retreat will bring classical teachings alive and helps us move our rewarding experience of yoga beyond the mat and meditation cushion and into the whole of life.
For modern yogis feeling challenged in our efforts to remain deeply spiritual, contemplative, and centered amid the stresses and complications of urban life, these two days will serve as both inspiration and guide. Anne Arntson’s down-to-earth approach to the time-tested practice and philosophy of yoga, Dietlinde Hutchinson’s meditation guidance and Jennifer LeMay’s coaching and therapy expertise will help you connect with a way to apply the ancient wisdom of yoga, meditation and awareness to every moment and every breath so that even our busiest days can be filled with mindfulness. Yoga for the twenty-first century, this is the fulfilling and joyful path on which we can all embark.
We will explore elements from the Yoga Sutras, the chakras, pranayama, and other esoteric yoga philosophies in a live and engaging manner and learn ways to to turn [life’s] distractions into our personal teachers, with humor, lightness, and love.
The Venue
Harmony Hill is a 12 acre tranquil retreat located on the south shore of Hood Canal, with cozy rustic lodgings, an incredible Great Hall/yoga space, stone fireplaces, extensive gardens, nature trails and walking labyrinths, and spectacular views of the water and the Olympic Mountains.
Harmony Hill offers no cost programs to cancer patients and caregivers. By holding the retreat there, Yoga Soleil and its students are helping those with cancer. Income from our retreat will provide important support for Harmony Hill’s cancer retreats and wellness programs.
Private Coaching or Massage Sessions available throughout the weekend
Enhance your experience at Harmony Hill with one on one coaching with Jennifer LeMay of Inspirit Counseling or a unique massage from Dietlinde Hutchinson of Joy at Hand massage. Contact us to schedule these appointments in advance as we have limited availability.
The Food
You will delight in delicious, seasonal whole food meals created using healthy and organic ingredients. Harmony Hill meals are traditionally vegetarian.
Weekend Schedule
Friday Oct 8th
- 2:00 - 4:00pm Check-in and free time
- 4:00 – 4:10pm Harmony Hill Orientation with Staff Great Hall
- 4:00 - 5:45pm Asana Practice Great Hall
- 6:30pm Dinner
- 8:00pm Welcome Circle, Discussion, Meditation Great Hall
Saturday Oct 9th
- 7:00-7:30am Meditation Great Hall
- 7:30-9:00am Asana Practice
- 9:00-9:45am Breakfast
- 10:30-12:30am Living your Yoga Workshop
- 12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch
- Self Time - rest, read, journal, walk, schedule a massage or coaching session
- 4:00pm-5:30pm Asana/Pranayama
- 6:00pm Dinner
- 7:30pm Event, Meditation Great Hall
Sunday Oct 10th
- 7:00-7:30am Meditation
- 7:30-9:00am Asana Practice
- 9:00-9:45am Breakfast
- 10:00-11:30am Living your Yoga Workshop
- 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch
- Closing circle and check-out
Cost
Includes your personal copy of Judith Lasater’s book “Living your Yoga”
SAVE! Register and pay in full by July 31st
$ 399 double occupancy
$ 439 single occupancy
After July 31st
$445 double occupancy
$485 single occupancy
Registration deadline (and final payment): September 15th, 2010
Deposit due at registration: $200
Cancellation policy: before September 15th payments refunded minus $50 administrative fee, no refunds after September 15th.
Contact us if you wish to arrange for a personalized payment plan J
Register online by clicking here or register in person at the studio.