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AUGUST 4-7 2023
Summer Urban Yoga Camp
3 OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM
FULL DAYS 30 hours, HALF DAYS 18 hours and INTERMEDIATE AFTERNOONS 12 hours of continued education credit.
Retreats are an opportunity to dedicate time to yourself, your health, wellness, growth, and learning. Dedicating 4 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 and what to expect below for more details.
Summer Retreat Registration
Summer Retreat Schedule
FRIDAY JULY 29 – MONDAY AUGUST 1
1/2 DAY SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY AUGUST 4TH 2-6 PM
SATURDAY AUGUST 5TH 9-12:30PM
SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH 9-12:30PM
MONDAY AUGUST 7TH 9-12:30 PM
*catered lunch served 12:30pm Saturday & Sunday
- Daily breathing and Pranayama practices
- Accessible therapeutic sequences of postures and exercises designed to eliminate pain and prepare the body and mind for postures.
- Learn basic connections to make Yoga postures effortless.
- Students are invited to bring specific request of poses or breathing techniques.
FULL DAY / INTERMEDIATE SCHEDULE:
* in addition to the above 1/2 day schedule intermediate classes will be included in full day program.
SATURDAY AUGUST 5TH 1:30-5:30 pm
SUNDAY AUGUST 6TH -5:30pm
MONDAY AUGUST 7TH 1:30-5:30pm
- Dive deeper into sequencing and postures.
- Taking the morning session is recommended for students new to this practice.
- Daily meditation
- 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 as students are invited to make requests for coarse content.
Retreat Pricing
In-Person Pricing:
ALL OPTIONS 20% OFF BEFRORE DECEMBER 26TH.
18 hour 1/2 day: $475
*Includes catered lunch Saturday – Monday
12 hour intermediate afternoons only: $375
30 hour full program: $725
*Includes catered lunch Saturday – Monday
Online Live Pricing
18 hour 1/2 day: $255
12 hour intermediate afternoons only: $200
30 hour full program: $400
What to expect
- Maximum class size of 20 in a clean and well ventelated spacious studio with a legal capacity of 34
- Individual attention and alignments for your specific needs
- Expert advice and instruction from a Yoga Therapist with 40 year of Yoga pracitce and 20 years of teaching experience
- Recommendations for homework to better facilitate long term change
- A mixture of challenging and relaxation classes 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 with space
C. attend 3 group classes with space
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 for Yoga costs 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.
June 9- 16, 2024
Bordeaux Urban Retreat
CULINARY AND CULTURAL YOGA EXPERIENCE
Michelle is hosting an incredible opportunity to learn Yoga, enjoy outstanding food and wine in France’s culinary capital. Join us in a beautiful, 6 bedroom private home located in the heart of Bordeaux, which has been featured in multiple architectural and design magazines. Explore what this vibrant area has to offer by foot, bike, or tram as this location is incredible. Registration is now open to join Michelle for a week of Yoga and exploration.
Check out the details below.
Bordeaux Retreat Registration
Bordeaux Retreat Schedule
Check In After 2 pm:
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Check Out Before 11 am:
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Daily Schedule:
* subject to slight changes & all classes are optional
Sunday 9th
2 pm – 4 pm: Arrive at the house and Check In
4 – 6 pm: Orientation, Yoga and Meditation
6pm: Welcome Dinner (included)
Monday 10th – Friday 14th
8:30 am: Pranayama Breathing
9 – 11 am: Yoga Asana And Mindful Movement
11 am: Meditation
11:30 am: Group Breakfast ( included )
Afternoons : explore and shop Bordeaux, enjoy amazing dinners in restaurant that you choose, and enjoy group or solo dinners, excursions, and activities.
Saturday 15th
Morning free for activities, shopping, and adventures.
3 – 5 pm: Yoga and Breathing Class
Sunday 16th
9 am: Group Breakfast ( included )
11 am: Check Out
Optional Group Activities
OPTIONAL GROUP EXPERIENCES
We organize fun adventures as a group. These experiences are not included in retreat pricing, and will be booked based on interest and scheduled accordingly.
1. Wine Tasting Tour
2. Train ride to the Beach
3. Tour of Prehistoric Caves
4. Wine Class at L’ecole Du Vin De Bordeaux
5. Daily dinner reservations at incredible restaurants
Retreat Pricing
Please book refundable travel in case of unexpected cancelation. Michelle Yoga will refund 100% of your money for the retreat and accommodation but is not responsible for your travel costs.
Shared Room:
$3050 plus taxes per person
- Your own bed with a maximum of 3 students sharing a room
- Private bathroom option to first students to register
Private Room:
$4300 plus tax per person
- Your own Queen bed
- Private bathroom option for first students to register
Included in pricing:
- Daily Yoga, Meditation and Breathing Classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 meal provided by Steven
- Booking of private on-site sauna
Not Included in Pricing:
- Flight or travel insurance
- Additional meals or excursions
- Transportation to and from hotel
What To Expect
- Join 6 – 12 like-minded friends as the only guests in a beautiful private home for Yoga.
- A cultural experience of a lifetime
- Explore Bordoeux and surrounding area with the support of Michelle, Steven (huddy and incredible chef) and Dwayne ( BFF & professional event planner). All of whom are avid and experienced travellers who like to have a good time and incredible adventures
- Wonderful food
- World class wine
- Chill or explore time with the group or independently
- Make new friends
- Individual attention and alignments for your specific Yoga needs
- Recommendations for Yoga 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 Cancelation Policy
Retreats
- All deposits are non-refundable unless for unforeseen circumstances we need to cancel.
- if we need to cancel a 100 % deposit will be given for the retreat
- We are not responsible for and travel costs if the retreat is canceled so please book fully refundable travel tickets.
- Failure to meet payment schedule without arrangements will result in loss of spot and previous payments.
- We are not responsible for any accommodation costs which can not be filled if 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, we recommend travel insurance to cover this situation if it is a concern as we can not guarntee a refund or credit.
- These cases of illness without notice to fill retreat spot will be addressed on an individually based on situation, accommodation policy and type of retreat, we recommend travel insurance to cover this situation if it is a concern as we can not guarntee a refund.
Covid Protocol
- All participants must have all legaly required vaccinations up to date
Courses