This Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat is an experiential retreat, open to all who are ready to commit to a happier, healthier life.
Spring is a time to refresh and renew; this retreat nears the Summer Solstice when we transition from spring to summer, offering the greatest support for this shift with abundant energy.
By attending this educational, three-day intensive, you will understand yourself on a deeper level and know how to move forward feeling vibrant and healthy.
In this packed weekend you will uncover:
- your unique constitution, honoring your strengths and the gifts you have to offer
- strategic movement and yoga asana practices to release abundant energy, clarity and focus
- how food affects your mood and can be used as mental health medicine
- how to leverage seasonal foods and cleansing practices to support your natural detox system (mind and body)
- how your thoughts create your reality and root cause psychology
- what is no longer serving you and subtle shifts you will make to change your trajectory
- morning meditation and breathing practices to align your energy
- evening meditation tools to promote contentment & manifest the future you want
Come prepared to learn, grow and play!
This Program Includes:
- 2 nights accommodation and 3 days (Your choice, selected at registration – from private rooms to shared accommodations)
- Delicious vegetarian meals prepared for you each day
- 3-day intensive course of fundamentals of Ayurvedic philosophy
- Determine your Dosha and lifestyle habits that are right for you
- Daily Asana & Ayurveda classes
- Daily Shat Karma Practices
- Introduction to Pranayama and meditation
- 24 hour access to our Tea Bar – well-stocked with a variety of high quality teas and instant coffees, with fresh dairy and non-dairy beverages available.
*Please note that our retreats are geared towards adults. We are currently unable to accommodate youth under the age of 18 in our programs, with the exception of our Annual Community Yoga Retreat.
Schedule
| Time |
Activity |
| Friday |
|
| 2:30-4:30 pm |
Yoga Asana Class – Intro to Yoga as Medicine |
| 4:30 pm |
Orientation |
| 5:00-6:00 pm |
Dinner |
| 6:00-7:15 pm |
Introduction to Ayurveda – Discover your unique constitution |
| 7:15-8:00 pm |
Break |
| 8:00-9:00 pm |
Yoga & Guided Relaxation – (Vata) |
| Saturday |
|
| 7:00-7:30 am |
Daily Cleansing Practice |
| 7:30-8:30 am |
Breathing and Meditation |
| 8:30-9:30am |
Light Breakfast with Chai |
| 9:30-11:00 am |
Ayurveda & Food – How what you eat affects your mood. Discover the 6 tastes and how they influence the mind & body |
| 11:00-11:15 am |
Break |
| 11:15 am-12:30 pm |
Yoga Class – Clarity and Focus (Pitta) |
| 12:30-2:00 pm |
Lunch |
| 2:00-3:30 pm |
Free Time |
| 3:30-5:00 pm |
Leverage seasonal foods and cleansing practices to support your natural detox system (mind and body) |
| 5:00-6:00 pm |
Dinner |
| 6:00-7:15 pm |
Self-care, Daily Routines & Circadian Rhythms |
| 7:30-9: 00 pm |
Reflection and Renewal + Evening meditation to manifest the future you want |
| Sunday |
|
| 7:00-7:30 am |
Daily Cleansing Practice |
| 7:30-8:30 am |
Breathing and Meditation |
| 8:30-9:30 am |
Light Breakfast with Chai |
| 9:30-11:00 am |
Root Cause Psychology & Strengthen Immunity |
| 11:00-11:15 am |
Break |
| 11:15-12:30 pm |
Yoga Class – Release abundant energy (Kapha) |
| 12:30-1:30 pm |
Lunch |
| 1:30-2:00 pm |
Closing Circle ** |
* Schedule is subject to change.
**It is recommended (and deeply appreciated) to attend the closing circle to share out loud with the group your closing thoughts from the weekend, the ritual of ending something together and feeling complete. You will also learn how to stay connected and upcoming events to share with folks you know. Note that the ferry from Long Harbour to the mainland leaves at 2:55 pm and is a 15 min drive from the Centre. The Fulford ferry leaves at 3:50 pm and also 15 min from the Centre. Up-to-date schedules and service notices are available on the BC Ferries website.
