Yoga On The River 2011
4th Annual YOGA ON THE RIVER residential retreat
Friday Sept 2nd -Tuesday Sept 6th, 2011 (Labor Day Weekend)
Back by popular demand: Hosted by Keith Erickson with very special guest instructor (and friend from India travels) Safah Roberts (Flying down from Vancouver).
Immerse yourself in Yoga, Nature and Healthy Food. Embrace the Peace of the Eel River & Mornings in Silence Experience the Majesty of Giant Redwoods Deepen you Yoga Practice and Calm your Mind Slow Down, Chill Out and Let Yourself BE.
At the Krishnalaya Ashram on the banks of the Eel River 200 miles north of San Francisco (an easy and pretty drive up highway 101) http://krishnalaya.chinmayamission.org
$450 / person includes:
– 4 nights lodging (rustic, clean, double occupancy)
– Yummy vegetarian meals
– Guided breathing (Pranayama) and meditation each morning
– 8 yoga sessions (AM vinyasa flow, fun variety in the afternoon)
– Optional silent meditation sessions
– Evening discussions, chanting, drum circles & more!
The practice is accessible to all levels; challenging to all levels Space is abundant, but attendance will be limited. “Double Occupancy” does NOT mean you have to register with someone else. It means you will be sharing a room, but most rooms are configured with a bathroom between the two beds. No one will be crowded!
REGISTER HERE NOW If you would like us to hold space(s), please, click above link or go to “Contact” tab and write “Count Me/Us In?” in the message box. Please don’t forget to include your e-mail address. You will receive a confirmation e-mail and your space will be held for 10 days. Receipt of $150 deposit (per person) and completed registation form(s) will save your space(s) until the full payment is due on Friday August 26th.
Payments can be made in cash or via checks payable to Keith Erickson. Or pay by credit card:
Schedule: Mornings will be in silence and will include pranayama (breathing exercises), a vinyasa flow asana practice and meditation (in potentially varying orders). There is free time in the middle of the day (for hiking, swimming, chilling or whatever comes up). The afternoon yoga sessions can be anything we want them to be (contact yoga, yin yoga, break-out workshops on inversions, balancing, arm balances…). Mix in some random chanting, drumming, and evening discussions (not to mention some excellent vegitarian meals) and we have had great luck in creating some pretty memorable and meaningful experiences.
Additional Information:
Most cell phones do NOT work at the ashram (this is a GOOD thing on retreat)
There is a phone available to make and receive calls if necessary. Alcohol and meat are NOT allowed at the Krishnalaya Ashram. All participants will be asked to assist with Kitchen Karma yoga practices such as washing dishes (with the assistance of an industrial dishwasher) and setting the table.
You will be asked to bring your own yoga mat, strap and block. I will send a more complete packing list and car pools will be arranged (for those interested) as we get closer to the retreat.
We have worked hard to keep the cost of this retreat reasonable. We believe yoga should be accessible to everyone. If financial restraints are preventing you from attending, please contact me about the possibility of camping at the retreat.
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about CREATING yourself.