Retreats

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Transitions: From Turmoil to Tranquility
An Insightful Yoga and Journal Writing Retreat at Ocean Resort; Oyster Bay, BC

 
October 18–20, 2013
(Vancouver Island, between Campbell River & Comox)

  • Are you ready to open to greater peace and joy in your life?
  • Do you get stuck when you need to make key decisions?
  • Would you like to release the inner chaos when faced with stressful situations?

Attend the 5th annual Ocean Resort retreat and combine two powerful personal development practices—yoga and journal writing—to fully embrace your deepest truth.

  • Open to the innate wisdom of your body through deep spacious yoga sessions
  • Gain intuitive insights into key relationships through reflective journaling and guided questions
  • Connect with witness consciousness, a fundamental tool for self development, so that you can flow through challenges with grace and ease
  • Immerse yourself in gorgeous scenery and unite with nature

Come nurture your whole being on Vancouver Island’s pristine coast, and transform your thoughts and actions to free yourself from life’s physical and emotional roller coaster. No yoga or journal writing experience is required.

In your free time, you can take a walk along the ocean or a nearby walking trail. Perhaps you’d like to relax in the Fireplace Room with a book and a cup of tea, exercise in the Fitness Room, walk the labyrinth, or meditate in the Sanctuary. Massage, steam room, and infrared sauna are available at extra cost.

Please bring comfortable clothing, yoga mat, journal, small blanket, and slippers. Healthy gourmet meals (thank you, Carol!), private ocean view or courtyard view accommodations, and full instruction included. Flight and shuttle costs are not included. WestJet provides direct flights into Comox, BC, which is 20 minutes from Ocean Resort.

Ocean View Room Full Retreat
Tuition $195 + private ocean view accommodation for 2 nights, meals, taxes $375 = Total $570

Courtyard View Room Full Retreat
Tuition $195 + private courtyard view accommodation for 2 nights, meals, taxes $320 = Total $515

Commuter
Tuition $195 + meals, taxes $130 = Total $325

Friday Night 3-Hour Program
$40 (includes taxes)  >>> You can experience the beautiful blend of yoga and journal writing with our Friday Introductory Session — and you have the option of staying for the weekend.

For information, contact Angela:
Phone 780-459-4806 or angela@yogainnerspirit.com

Take a look at the facilities: www.oceanresort.ca

Registration Form

Schedule

Times: Friday at 3:00 pm to Sunday at 1:00 pm (followed by lunch)

Friday, October 18

3:00 pm Check-in
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Free Time
5:00 pm Supper
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm* Writing and Evening Yoga Practice

*3-hour practice is open to the public

 

Saturday, October 19

8:00 am – 8:20 am Breathing and Meditation (optional)
8:20 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 12:00 pm Awakening Yoga and Writing Practices
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Lunch and Free Time
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Yin Yoga and Writing Practices
5:30 pm Supper
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Fun Evening Program

 

Sunday, October 20

8:00 am – 8:20 am Breathing and Meditation (optional)
8:20 am Breakfast
9:30 am – 11:00 am Hatha Yoga Practice
11:00 am Check-out of rooms
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Writing Practice and Closing Circle
1:00 pm Lunch

 

 

Yoga and Journal Writing Retreat:
A Journey of Self Discovery at Star of the North; St. Albert, AB

 
2014 Date to be Determined

Yoga and journal writing offer participants the opportunity to explore their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies. In this one-night retreat, you’ll be invited to experience relaxation techniques, yoga movements, and guided journal writing. Use these practices to reflect on your behaviour and bring awareness to your life in the present moment. Are you stressed from working, raising your family, and trying to do it all? Explore how your behaviour and choices may be contributing to your stress and challenges. No yoga or journal writing experience is required to attend this retreat. Please bring comfortable clothing, sticky yoga mat, journal, and small blanket. (Due to the yoga component of the workshop, it’s advisable to complete your supper meal by 5:30 pm.)

Fee: $125.00 (includes Friday accommodation & Saturday’s breakfast & lunch)
Commuter Fee: $75 (includes Saturday’s lunch)

To register (please register by TBD) or for information, contact Star of the North:
Phone 780-459-5511

Take a look at the facilities: http://www.starofthenorth.ca/facilities.html

Schedule

Times: Friday at 6:30 pm to Saturday at 4:00 pm

Friday

6:30 pm Arrival, settling in
7:00 pm Introductions and Orientation
7:15 pm – 9:00 pm Writing Practice and Evening Yoga Practice
9:00 pm Snack (in dining room)


Saturday

8:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast, followed by Free time*
9:30 am – 11:45 am Awakening Yoga and Writing Practices
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Lunch, followed by Free time*
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Gentle Yoga and Writing Practices
4:00 pm Good-byes. Namaste.

*Free time is to allow you to nurture yourself by doing whatever you need in the moment. Some suggestions:

  • Go for a walk.
  • Additional journaling or drawing.
  • Read
  • Soak in a relaxing Epsom Salt bath (see map for tub locations)
  • Visit the Chapel
  • Take a nap
  • Have coffee/tea with an old or new friend
  • Simply …..be!

 

~~~ Previous Retreats ~~~

Yoga and Writing Retreats

  • Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, BC; September 2012
  • Star of the North, St. Albert, AB; March 2012
  • Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, BC; October 2011
  • Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, BC; September 2010
  • Ocean Resort, Oyster Bay, BC; September 2009 (co-facilitator Reinekke Lengelle)