yoga retreats
holistic healing in
victoria bc & internationally
it’s nice to have an end to journey towards but it’s always the journey that matters in the end
july 31 – august 4 2021
Summer Urban Yoga Retreat
Continuing Education Hours: 17 half day / 35 full day
Retreats are an opportunity to dedicate time to yourself, your health, wellness, growth, and learning. Dedicating 5 days to personal development through Yoga is a win-win for you and those around you. During challenging times we have two choices, to make things better or make things worse, this investment in yourself will absolutely make things better.
Check out the schedule for more details.
Summer Retreat Registration
Summer Retreat Schedule
SATURDAY JULY 31 – TUESDAY AUGUST 3
All Levels Pose Deconstruction
Hours: 9:00am – 12:30pm
- Daily breathing, Pranayama practice with optional aromatherapy.
- Accessible therapeutic sequences of postures and exercises designed to eliminate pain and prepare the body and mind for postures.
- Break down sun salutes to fit your body using appropriate props to eliminate injury.
- Learn basic connections to make Yoga postures effortless.
SATURDAY JULY 31 – TUESDAY AUGUST 3
Catered Studio Lunch By Marta !
Hours: 12:30pm
menu coming soon !
SATURDAY JULY 31 – TUESDAY AUGUST 3
Intermediate Yoga
Hours: 2 – 5:30 pm
- Dive deeper into sequencing and postures.
- Taking the morning session is recommended for students new to this practice.
- daily meditation with optional aromatherapy.
- Explore how to teach a trauma-sensitive class using words or physical touch to assist students in postures.
- Learn how to read bodies in postures as a tool to help students access blocked energy and make connections and adjustments to ease tension and effort.
- The curriculum is decided upon as a group.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 4
Rest, Reflect and Rejuvenate
Hours: 9- noon
Reflect on what you have learned. Enjoy a relaxing Yoga practice, Guided Magic Square Breathing for self-discovery, and Meditation with aromatherapy.
Retreat Pricing
In-Person Pricing:
17 hour mornings only: $475 *Includes catered lunch
14 hour afternoons only: $375
35 hour full program: $725 *Includes catered lunch
Online Live Pricing
17 hour morning only: $255
14 hour afternoons only: $200
35 hour full program: $400
What to expect
- Maximum 11 students in studio respecting 6-foot social distancing
- Optional use of props which have been sanitized or aged appropriately
- Individual attention and alignments for your specific needs
- Recommendations for homework to better facilitate long term change
- A challenging class that meets you where you are and helps you heal.
- To learn tools you will use forever
Retreat & Workshop Cancelation Policy
Workshops
- Cancelation with notice to fill spot students will receive a 75% percent credit toward future workshops
- Last minute cancelations of workshops due to illness they are welcome to :
A. attend that workshop online
B. attend an alternative workshop online
C. attend 3 group classes online
Retreats
- All deposits are non-refundable
- Failure to meet payment schedule without arangments will result in loss of spot and previous payments.
- We are not responsible for any accommodation costs which can not be filled or cancelled.
- Cancelation with notice to fill spot and students will receive a 75% percent refund or credit, deposit is not refundable
- For retreat cancellation due to personal or family illness or death, students can request refunds or credits with appropriate verification.
- These cases of illness without notice to fill retreat spot will be addressed on an individually based on situation and type of retreat.
November 1-26 2021
1 – 4 week Program
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Monday – Friday
Cordova Bay Retreat
PRICE FOR ALL 4 WEEKS: $3300 +GST, includes lunches
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS: 200 RYT
PRICE PER WEEK: $1000 +GST, includes lunches
CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS : 50
This retreat is an opportunity to dive deeper into the 8 Limbs of Yoga for a holistic and healing experience that will meet you exactly where and as you are, provide structure and support to help you make and reach your healing goals. This intimate gathering of like-minded people will be held in a private home studio with stunning views and a cozy fireplace and is an opportunity to really grow your Yoga practice and community. Students choose from 1 – 4 weeks of practice which will include Asana, Meditation, Philosophy, Sutra Study; Kriyas; Satsang and Chanting.
The full month program in addition to our online anatomy course, submitting a teaching video and completing all required reading qualifies students for their 200hr Yoga Alliance Teaching certification.
Cordova Bay Retreat Registration
What to expect
- Daily Asana, Meditation, Breathing, Kriyas, and Chanting.
- physical, mental, and emotional break-throughs
- Individual attention and alignments for your specific needs
- Recommendations for homework to better facilitate long term change
- Expert instruction that meets you where you are and helps you heal yourself, set goals and reach them.
- To learn tools you will use forever
Cordova Bay Retreat Schedule
DAILY SCHEDULE :
* subject to change
* there is no expectation for students to attend all classes unless you are wishing to become certified.
MONDAY
9:30 AM -12:30 pm – WEEKLY CHECK IN
* CLASS FOR MONTH-LONG RETREATERS
12:30PM – LUNCH
* ALL STUDENTS WELCOME
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – BREATHING & ASANA
3:30PM – 4:30 PM – MEDITATION
4:30 – 5:30 PM – SATSANG AND CHANTING
TUESDAY – FRIDAY
9:30 – 10 AM – KRIYA PRACTICE
10 – 12 AM – ASANA
12 – 12:30PM – BREATHING & PRANAYAMA
12:30 PM – LUNCH
1:30 PM – 2:30PM – MEDITATION
2:30pm – 5pm WEEKLY FOCUSES
week 1 – anatomy and physiology / Asana workshops
week 2- philosophy and Sutra Study / Asana workshops
week 3 – philosophy and Sutra Study / Asana workshops
week 4 – business and ethics / Asana Workshop
5pm – 5:30 pm – SATSANG AND CHANTING
Retreat & Workshop Cancelation Policy
Workshops
- Cancelation with notice to fill spot students will receive a 75% percent credit toward future workshops
- Last minute cancelations of workshops due to illness they are welcome to :
A. attend that workshop online
B. attend an alternative workshop online
C. attend 3 group classes online
Retreats
- All deposits are non-refundable
- Failure to meet payment schedule without arangments will result in loss of spot and previous payments.
- We are not responsible for any accommodation costs which can not be filled or cancelled.
- Cancelation with notice to fill spot and students will receive a 75% percent credit.
- For retreat cancellation due to personal or family illness or death, students can request refunds or credits on retreat with appropriate verification. Accomidation costs without sufficient notice are non- refundable.
- These cases of illness or death, without notice to fill retreat spot will be addressed on an individually based on situation and type of retreat.
Courses