Ayurveda & Yoga "I Want More from Life" Retreat

With Natasha Jyoti Samson

November 4 - 6, 2022

Date and Time Details: Friday, November 4, 2022 Check in: Check in: 2:00 - 4:00pm Sunday, November 6, 2022 Check out: Check out: 12:00 pm Registration closes: October 29th, 2022

Location Salt Spring Centre of Yoga

Address: 355 Blackburn Road, Salt Spring Island, BC, Canada

Contact: Office:
info@saltspringcentre.com
250-537-2326

Getting Here: Find out here.

  • Commuter (meals included) – CAD $515.00
  • Private Double-bed + Futon Room with Shared bathroom – CAD $815.00
  • Twin room with shared washrooms – CAD $701.00
  • Triple room with shared washrooms – CAD $701.00
  • Private room with shared bathrooms – CAD $755.00
  • Private double room with ensuite – CAD $835.00

This Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat is an experiential retreat, open to all who are ready to commit to a happier, healthier life.

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
  • daily habits & cleansing practices that allow your body to run like a well-oiled machine
  • how food affects your mood and can be used as mental health medicine
  • hacks to promote a rejuvenating sleep and wake up ready to take on the day
  • morning meditation and breathing practice to align your energy
  • evening meditation tool to promote contentment & manifest the future you want
  • strategic movement and yoga asana practices to add to your self-care toolkit

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.
  • 1 Sauna session (weather dependant)

 

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 (Asana) & 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 (Asana) Class – (Pitta)
12:30 – 2:00 pm Lunch
2:00 – 3:30 pm Free Time
3:30 – 5:00 pm Self-care and Routines – Circadian Rhythms: allow your body to run like a well-oiled machine
5:00 – 6:00 pm Dinner
6:00 – 7:15 pm Nightime Routines – Cultivate rejuvenative sleep AND manifest the future you want
7:30 – 9: 00 pm Self-care Practice – Oleation**
9:00 – 9:30 pm Sauna
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 Discovering Root Cause & Strengthen Immunity
11:00 – 11:15 am Break
11:15 am – 12:30 pm Yoga (Asana) Class – (Kapha)
12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 – 2:00 pm Closing Circle ***

 * Schedule is subject to change.

 **Those wanting to participate in the practical session are encouraged to bring a bathing suit, tank top and shorts or whatever is comfortable for applying oil in a group setting. To further reap the benefits of the oil application we will head to the sauna following (weather dependent).

***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.

 

About the Teacher

Natasha Jyoti Samson

Natasha Jyoti Samson

CYA-RYT 200, AHC, P.Eng. Ayurveda & Yoga Educator Natasha is an intuitive healer with an engineer’s mind who has been studying, teaching and counseling for more than 15 years. Her love and passion are palpable to everyone who works with her or attends one of her events. She offers her gifts and skills with a […]

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