Summer Yoga & Meditation Retreat
@ Harmony Dawn July 9-11, 2010
*All inclusive*
Early Bird $385/Person Before May 1/09 After May 1/09 $425/Person
Register Early to secure a spot! Space is Limited!!!
The Element of Freedom comes from having inner strength of heart to let go, to open up and bloom!
Join us as we embrace the Element of Freedom and let our heart's sing, our light shine and our entire being absorb the awe-inspiring abundance of nature!
*Workshop-style Yoga classes (fusion of hatha, vinyasa, anusara and naam yoga)*Meditation *Fresh Vegetarian Meals *Relaxation *Hiking *Swimming
Contact Gina 905.931.1453, to register or for more information! www.paschima.com
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Three Steps Retreat
Jul 16 TO July 23, 2010
Cost for Retreat: FOH members-$1200: non-members - $1400, includes accommodation, food and tuition
Teacher: Catherine Rathbun (Jetsun Yeshe), Founder of Friends of the Heart Meditation Centre. She has been offering classes and retreats in Buddhism, Sufism and Christianity for over 30 years in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. She steps out of semi-retirement to offer this 7 day summer retreat.
Content: Three steps are essential in developing the Buddhist meditation path: Listening to teachings, evaluating and practicing. Each step is important and the emphasis shifts according to the experience of the practitioner.
Designed for both beginners and experienced meditators, this course will include moving yoga, as well as time to rest, listen, discuss and practice.
For more information on this retreat, please go to the Friends of the Heart website.
Limited to only 12 to 14 people, please register as early as possible either on line at friendsoftheheart.com or by calling 416- 486-5105
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The Big Retreat at Harmony Dawn - Summer 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010 to Sunday, August 1, 2010
$400.00 + HST per person, shared occupancy
"SUSTAINABLE SPAS ~ With Eco-spas on the rise, we can focus our worries on deciding between a massage or a facial and less about our carbon footprint. Harmony Dawn Retreat in Rice Lake (a 90 minute drive from Toronto) is a 50-acre resort that survives off-grid by using solar and wind power. Better yet, its south-facing windows give way to stunning woodland views." ~ Toronto Star
Clear your mind, breathe deep, stretch, relax, laugh, refresh.
Your summer yoga retreat is located at Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre on 50 rolling acres of meadow and forests, which lead right down to Rice Lake, part of the picturesque Trent Waterway system.
During this weekend you will either begin or deepen your practice of Yoga with asana, pranayama and meditation classes daily. Free time to swim in the lake, read, enjoy an old-fashioned bonfire, reconnect with nature on a hike or just lay back, relax and enjoy the views will complement this time of learning, healing and rejuvenation. Bring along your bike or your running shoes if you'd like. Legendary vegetarian meals (spa cuisine) will be prepared for you by renowned and published Chef Nicola Lawrence. Meals are prepared from herbs and vegetables from Harmony Dawn's gardens.
Friday, July 30th at 4:00 pm , until Sunday, August 1st at 4:00 pm. $400.00 + GST per person, shared occupancy. Includes 6 fabulous meals, 4 yoga classes, a deep relaxation class, a guided hike and meditation. Register early to avoid disappointment - space is limited.
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FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN!
SUMMER YOGA CAMP
August 13-15, 2010
$395
At our true essence we are naturally in a state of ease, lightness and amusement. Spend a lazy, summer weekend connecting with your energy, releasing physical tension and accessing new vitality. Enjoy simply delicious vegetarian meals in a sun-filled eco-pod. Experience a healing mind/body treatment originating from the wisdom of qigong and shiatsu therapies. Have time to hike in the woods, splash in the lake, snooze among the daisies, gaze at the stars. All levels of yoga experience and ability are welcome.
Fee: $395 (incl. five yoga classes; two nights lodging; meals - Friday evening dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch). Shared accommodation unless otherwise requested. Private rooms require an additional fee. Space is limited.
For more information contact Heather at c :416.574.6195 e: awakeninglotus@sympatico.ca Websites: www.awakeninglotus.ca and www.harmonydawnontarioretreat.com
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'Yoga for Runners' Retreat
September 17 - 19, 2010
$365 all inclusive (plus tax)
Timed to coincide with fall marathon training, this retreat will be led by running coach and yoga instructor, Sandy LeBlanc.
'Yoga for Runners' is customized to connect with the runner's psyche, while addressing the usual aches and strains in a runner's body. Take the time to destress, to focus your energies (physical, mental, spiritual), and to become centered and calm.
• 4 diverse yoga sessions in the beautiful Harmony Dawn studio overlooking meadow, forest and blue sky.
• 6 delightful and delicious vegetarian meals created by Nicola Lawrence, chef/owner of HD/author
• beautiful country roads (yes, they're hilly!) and trails for your morning run or stroll
• lots of time to relax, read, write, nap, chat with friends, watch an evening bonfire
A deposit of $100 is required to reserve your spot. Space is capped at 14 people.
Contact: sandy@fitjourney.ca for more information.
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Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Yoga Retreat with Dr. Melissa West
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy yoga is an experiential and introspective approach to yoga, one that allows you to more deeply know your true Self. On this retreat, yoga is used as a powerful therapeutic tool for increasing awareness and as a basis for positive change and life enhancement. This yoga retreat includes both physical benefits and an inner therapeutic experience. If you are interested in increasing your self-awareness and empowering yourself to live a more fulfilling and creative life, this retreat is for you. Join us for an incredibly deep, meaningful and transformational yoga experience.
Early bird special, pay by September 24th is $395 all inclusive
Price After September 24th $425
http://www.melissawest.com/yoga-retreats
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“Find Your Inner Goddess" Yoga Retreat with Nicole Dunn and Kaja Debek
Friday, Oct 1st @ 4:00 PM– Sunday, Oct 3rd @ 3:00 PM, 2010
$375 +tax, Including all meals, accommodations, activities & Reiki mini treatment
Limited Space! Register before Sept 1st Save $50!!! Register Now!
Join Kaja & Nicole for a fun filled 2 day retreat to celebrate the fullness of the feminine creative spirit. Enjoy daily yoga and meditation classes designed specifically to support, transform and empower women’s health and spirit.
Complementary workshops in 5 Tibetan Yogas, Journaling with your Inner Goddess & Creating Your Vision Board. To tap into the universal goddess energy a mini Reiki treatment on an amethyst mat is included. There will be personal time: you can take a walk, spend time with friends, catch a nap, read or receive a body treatment (extra $) to enhance your retreat. Treatments include Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Bowen, Reiki and Yoga Therapy.
A deposit of $200 is required to reserve your spot. Space is limited so register now.
To register contact Kaja, aromajoy@cogeco.ca, 905-842-9563 or Nicole, iamwellness@hotmail.com , 905-633-9392.
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The Power of Letting Go - Autumn Qigong Retreat
With Donna Oliver and Sheila Furness
Friday, October 29, 2010 to Sunday, October 31, 2010
$325.00* (plus HST) Download Flyer
Autumn is the time nature teaches us to let go...as the trees let go their leaves, we too must learn to release that which is no longer useful to our growth. Explore Qigong techniques of movement, sound, meditation and writing to release the emotional and physical traumas that bind us.
At the beautiful Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre, Chef Nicola Lawrence will create her magic in the kitchen--serving us hearty soups, homemade breads and other delicious vegetarian fare. During break times, put your feet up by the central fireplace, take an invigorating walk through the woods, or treat yourself to a well deserved nap to nurture your well-being.
To register, call 416-465-6122 or email us at donna@powerofbalance.com, or sheila@powerofbalance.com
*To qualify for the above pricing, registration along with payment must be received by August 15th, 2010.
Registration thereafter will be $350.00 plus HST.
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Know Wonder with Franca Leeson
Nov. 24-28, 2010 (Wednesday afternoon to Sunday lunch)
What do you know?
What do you wonder?
Awakening moments can happen at any time, but they tend to occur when our defenses are down: when our mental gates are left ajar, unattended by our sense of identity. They are like accidents. To paraphrase Trungpa Rinpoche, our task, as meditators, is to become more accident-prone. Take a weekend to practice being accident-prone through breath meditation, insight techniques, and direct awareness.
This retreat is most suitable for people with at least a year of meditation experience and a consistent daily practice, although less experienced meditators can be accommodated with some preparatory work.
Franca Leeson has been teaching Buddhist meditation since 2000. She took refuge with Chöje Lama Namse Rinpoche in Toronto in 1981. Since then she has received teachings and initiations from senior Tibetan teachers, including Kalu Rinpoche, Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Thrangu Rinpoche, Ponlop Rinpoche, and others. These days she studies in the Dzogchen tradition with Ruth Gilbert and Jon Parmenter, and benefits greatly from the mentoring, encouragement, and friendship of Ken McLeod.
Her particular interest is in helping people develop their own meditation practice in the context of a full "outside" life, whatever that includes: work, children, marriage, family responsibilities. Contact Franca at 647-686-6809 www.lookagain.ca
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