Ready for a unique Self-care journey to the serene and stunning Stowell Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada?
Over the course of an extraordinary week, immerse yourself in the profound practices of Meditation and Yoga Nidra, led by Himalayan Master, Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu.
This retreat is a rare opportunity to reprogram your body, mind, and Soul, and gain wisdom and tools for practicing and teaching Meditation—all while enjoying the unique beauty of Salt Spring Island, just a stone’s throw away from pristine island lakes, Island Cheese, and Ruckle Park.
Throughout the week, you’ll delve into the techniques and Yogic wisdom behind these ancient practices, with the additional option to earn Yoga Alliance Continuing Education credits if you are a Yoga Teacher.
Each day will focus on a different element, guiding you to connect with and balance the Chakras while exploring Yogic techniques that release suppressed emotions, reset your sleep cycle, and enhance concentration and spiritual connection. Beyond the teachings, you’ll have time to soak in the island’s natural beauty and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Retreat Highlights:
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Immerse yourself with Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu, Prakashiniji and team and learn powerfully, authentically with the Akhanda Yoga Institute Founder and senior teachers.
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Deepen your Meditation practice and techniques toolkit with masterfully guided sessions and workshops.
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Explore the healing benefits of Yoga Nidra and how it prepares the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual body for Meditation.
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Learn how to use Breathwork, Pranayama, Mantra and Yoga Nidra to release deeper emotions and trauma, and enter a state of deep connectedness.
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Gain insights into the nature of the mind and the role of thoughts, desires, stress and emotions in your self-healing journey.
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Discover the Akhanda approach to Yoga and Meditation, and how to experience a balanced practice for deep, inner reprogramming.
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Learn valuable tools for retraining the body and brain for sound, deeply restful sleep.
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Take home practical tools and wisdom for self-practice and teaching meditation, including themes, setup, props, and modifications.
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Connect with a wonderful, authentic community of Yoga, Yoga Nidra and meditation practitioners, nurturing your own like-minded community.
This retreat offers a Soul-Food space to deepen your self connection, cultivate inner peace, and make new, authentic friendships in a life-long community. Don’t miss this opportunity to study directly with teachers of lineage and deep experience, right here in the Gulf Island of BC!
Sample Day Schedule:
(Day Theme: Earth and Grounding)
6:45 AM – 8:15 AM: Akhanda Yoga for Grounding and Centering the Muladhara Chakra (Movement Meditation – 60 mins, Sitting Meditation – 30 mins)
8:30 AM : Breakfast
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop (Theory and practical tools incorporating this element)
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Lunch and Rest
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM: Yoga Nidra Practice: Grounding Healing
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Yoga Theory & Practice (Short Yoga Concept followed by 50/50 Yoga and Meditation Practice)
6 PM – Dinner
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM: Evening Activity/Satsangh
What you will learn and experience?
Understanding the Nature of Thoughts: Learn to differentiate between expansive and contractive thoughts and explore techniques for releasing negative thought patterns.
Preparatory Practices for Meditation: Discover how Yoga, Breathwork, Pranayama, and Yoga Nidra serve as powerful tools to prepare the mind and body for deeper meditation and self-healing.
Akhanda Yoga Approach: Discover how this balanced approach to Yoga integrates body, mind, and Soul.
Meditation Techniques for Beginners: Learn practical tools for teaching meditation, particularly for those new to the practice.
Practical Tools for Setting Up Your Practice: Learn how to set up your space with appropriate prop supports and modifications.
Specific Themed Meditations: Explore meditations for going deeper, supporting change and crisis, and exploring deeper emotions such as grief.
Exploring the Chakras: Connect with and balance the Chakras through daily practices aligned with the elements.
Yogic Philosophy: Delve into foundational concepts such as Advaita (non-dualism), Dualism, and the stages of Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.
Theory and Practical Tools: Learn how to use these tools within the framework of traditional dinacharyas (daily routines).
Enrol now to get all of these bonuses:
Take home recorded teaching sessions to help integrate key concepts (value $97 - FREE!)
Receive handouts and a professional manual for ongoing support and easy reference (value $150 - FREE!)
Enjoy access to our online supportive community (value PRICELESS!)
Two months of free access to Akhanda Yoga Online for continued learning and practice (value $37.98 - FREE!)
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