Emerge from the Heart
Yoga Retreat Grand Canyon North Rim
September 5-8 2023
Yoga Retreat Grand Canyon North Rim
September 5-8 2023
Photo by Adam Schallou
Adamschallou.com
This year is going to be the best ever. The best-kept secret of the Grand Canyon adventure is to experience it at the North Rim! It is a visitor's dream come true with incredible views and hiking trails that are uncrowded. The Kaibab National Forest gives you opportunities to explore gentle green forests which dramatically rise to a 9,000 foot elevation from the Sonoran desert. Seeing the Colorado River as it carves through the canyon is breathtaking. The Kaibab Plateau which the Paiute Indians call "The Mountain Lying Down" is an amazing and humbling experience. To the Hopi clans it is known as Sipapuni or Site of The Emergence. After emerging from the Third World through the Sipapuni, the early clans spread in all the four directions and eventually settled on the mesas where they live today.
There are over 11 recognized tribes that are part of Grand Canyon. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will offer you a spiritual experience, one leaves you feeling more bonded and in tune with its natural wonder. As you look out from the North Rim you experience the geological birth of the earth. With awe and wonder, we see how small we are compared to magnificence of the natural world. With this experience we bring modesty and graciousness to our spirit.
The North Rim opens May 15th and closes October 15th. There are only 5 months out of the year to take advantage of experience of the North Rim. The days begin to get chilly and the first snow can be as early as September 30. The Retreat will be 4 days and 3 nights, September 5-8 2023. The weather at the North Rim is much cooler than the south. Average daytime daytime temperatures are between 78-80. Nighttime lows between 44-46 degrees. Be sure to pack in layers, hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket.
If you want to join us for this Yoga retreat, you will need to reserve a cabin at the North Rim ASAP. This is important because there is limited availability. They require the first night's payment in full to secure the reservation. You will be able to cancel for a full refund 72 hours the day you arrive.
This is the only week in September that has availability for 8- 9 cabins.
There are five options:
The Frontier Cabin $199.30 including tax sleeps 3
The Pioneer Cabin $229.23 including tax sleeps 6 (2 bedroom cabin)
The Western Cabin Unavailable
Motel Room $183.27 including tax
Aramark North Rim Lodge (866)499-2574
https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/lodging
The Campground at the North Rim has designated areas for both tents and campers.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-nr.htm
I will be renting a space from the lodge for our Yoga Practice.
If the weather permits we can do some practice outside!
The cost of the Yoga Retreat will be similar to last year 2022 and is $575.
The first payment is due February 28, 2023 $143.78
Second payment is due April 2 $143.78
Third payment is due June 4 $143.78
Last payment due August 3 $143.78
If you need to cancel you can by May 31, 2023
I will refund your entire amount minus $100 of your deposit.
If you need to cancel after May 31 due to a death in the family or health related issue
you can receive all of your deposits back minus $100
There will be lots of Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Sound Baths, wonderful hikes and opportunities for mule rides.
(I personally want to book a Mule Ride)
Be sure to bring a backpack, hiking boots and poles for hiking.
Bring snacks and anything you need additionally for your meals.
There are over 11 recognized tribes that are part of Grand Canyon. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will offer you a spiritual experience, one leaves you feeling more bonded and in tune with its natural wonder. As you look out from the North Rim you experience the geological birth of the earth. With awe and wonder, we see how small we are compared to magnificence of the natural world. With this experience we bring modesty and graciousness to our spirit.
The North Rim opens May 15th and closes October 15th. There are only 5 months out of the year to take advantage of experience of the North Rim. The days begin to get chilly and the first snow can be as early as September 30. The Retreat will be 4 days and 3 nights, September 5-8 2023. The weather at the North Rim is much cooler than the south. Average daytime daytime temperatures are between 78-80. Nighttime lows between 44-46 degrees. Be sure to pack in layers, hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket.
If you want to join us for this Yoga retreat, you will need to reserve a cabin at the North Rim ASAP. This is important because there is limited availability. They require the first night's payment in full to secure the reservation. You will be able to cancel for a full refund 72 hours the day you arrive.
This is the only week in September that has availability for 8- 9 cabins.
There are five options:
The Frontier Cabin $199.30 including tax sleeps 3
The Pioneer Cabin $229.23 including tax sleeps 6 (2 bedroom cabin)
The Western Cabin Unavailable
Motel Room $183.27 including tax
Aramark North Rim Lodge (866)499-2574
https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/lodging
The Campground at the North Rim has designated areas for both tents and campers.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-nr.htm
I will be renting a space from the lodge for our Yoga Practice.
If the weather permits we can do some practice outside!
The cost of the Yoga Retreat will be similar to last year 2022 and is $575.
The first payment is due February 28, 2023 $143.78
Second payment is due April 2 $143.78
Third payment is due June 4 $143.78
Last payment due August 3 $143.78
If you need to cancel you can by May 31, 2023
I will refund your entire amount minus $100 of your deposit.
If you need to cancel after May 31 due to a death in the family or health related issue
you can receive all of your deposits back minus $100
There will be lots of Yoga, Meditation, Breath Work, Sound Baths, wonderful hikes and opportunities for mule rides.
(I personally want to book a Mule Ride)
Be sure to bring a backpack, hiking boots and poles for hiking.
Bring snacks and anything you need additionally for your meals.
Photo by Adam Schallou Adamshallou.com
There are 4 good choices for meals.
Main Lodge Dining Room
Dining in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge is truly a memorable experience. Our menu includes regional dishes as well as cuisine from the 1930's. We take pride in utilizing only the freshest and healthiest ingredients. We use "Free Range" poultry products which are antibiotic and hormone free. We observe the Monterey Seafood Watch program for our seafood offerings and serve organic products including delicious salad greens and pasta.
Dinner reservations are required in the main lodge dinning room.
Deli in the Pines
Roughrider Saloon
Coffee Saloon ( Breakfast only)
Website for dining https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/dining
928 638-8511 0r 928 638-8562
Dinner reservations are required in the main lodge dinning room.
Reservations are available starting February 1,2023 for the month of September.
Be sure you reserve. I was planning to reserve Tuesday September 5 for a group dinner at 6pm.
Main Lodge Dining Room
Dining in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge is truly a memorable experience. Our menu includes regional dishes as well as cuisine from the 1930's. We take pride in utilizing only the freshest and healthiest ingredients. We use "Free Range" poultry products which are antibiotic and hormone free. We observe the Monterey Seafood Watch program for our seafood offerings and serve organic products including delicious salad greens and pasta.
Dinner reservations are required in the main lodge dinning room.
Deli in the Pines
Roughrider Saloon
Coffee Saloon ( Breakfast only)
Website for dining https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/dining
928 638-8511 0r 928 638-8562
Dinner reservations are required in the main lodge dinning room.
Reservations are available starting February 1,2023 for the month of September.
Be sure you reserve. I was planning to reserve Tuesday September 5 for a group dinner at 6pm.
As we gaze in this chasma we experience the inside of mother earth's heart. The depth brings us a deep awareness of our own belonging to this planet earth.
This connection is something we long for in the depths of our being. We see the millions of years in this majestic canyon, we are humbled by this splendid sight.
Maybe this touches our heart and brings us to a moment of abundance. Perhaps we feel that are part of this emergence.
My hope is this retreat brings a shift in perspective,
an evolution to open yourself to all the possibilities.
Faith is the soul's answer to living the fullest and most complete life. I invite you to follow that inner guide and bring your hopes and dreams to fruition.
This connection is something we long for in the depths of our being. We see the millions of years in this majestic canyon, we are humbled by this splendid sight.
Maybe this touches our heart and brings us to a moment of abundance. Perhaps we feel that are part of this emergence.
My hope is this retreat brings a shift in perspective,
an evolution to open yourself to all the possibilities.
Faith is the soul's answer to living the fullest and most complete life. I invite you to follow that inner guide and bring your hopes and dreams to fruition.
|
|
|
New Video!
Abiquiu New Mexico YOGA RETREAT 2022
Abiquiu New Mexico YOGA RETREAT 2022
Emergence to Peace
North Rim Yoga Retreat
September 5-8 2023
This year is going to be the best ever. The best-kept secret of the Grand Canyon adventure is to experience it at the North Rim! It is a visitor's dream come true. With incredible views, hiking trails that are uncrowded.
The Kaibab National Forest gives you opportunities to explore gentle green forests which dramatically rise to 9,000 feet elevation from the Sonoran desert. Seeing the Colorado River as it carves through the canyon. The Kaibab Plateau which the Paiute Indians call "the mountain lying down.
For the Hopi clans or matrilineal family groups,the
place emergence is site in the Grand Canyon know as sipapuni. After emerging from the Third World through the sipapuni, the early clans spread in all the four directions and eventually settle on the mesas where they live today.
There are over 11 recognize tribes that are part of Grand Canyon.
The North Rim of the Grand Canyon will offer you a spiritual experience, one leaves the canyon feeling more bonded and in tune with its natural wonder. As you look out from the North Rim you experience the geological birth of the earth.
With awe and wonder, we see how small we are compared to magnificence natural world. With this experience we bring modesty and graciousness to our spirit.
The North Rim opens May 15 and closes October 15. There are only 5 months out of the year to take advantage of experience of the North Rim. The days begin to get chilly and the first snow can be as early as September 30.
The Retreat will be 4 days and 3 nights September 5-8 2023
The weather at the North Rim is much cooler than the south. Average daytime daytime temperatures are
between 78-80. Nighttime lows between 44-46 degrees.
Be sure to pack layers, hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket.
If you want to join us for this Yoga retreat, you will need to reserve a cabin at the North Rim ASAP. This is important because there is limited availability. They required the first night's payment in full to secure the reservation.You are able to cancel for a full refund 72 hours the day you arrive.
This is the only week in September that has availability for 8- 9 cabins.
There are five options:
The Frontier Cabin 199.30 including tax sleeps 3
The Pioneer Cabin 229.23 including tax sleeps 6 (2 bedroom cabin)
The Western Cabin Unavailable
Motel Room 183.27 including tax
Aramark North Rim Lodge (866)499-2574
https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/lodging
Campground at the North Rim for tent camping.
https://www.nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-nr.htm
I will be renting a space from the lodge for our Yoga Practice.
If the weather permits we can do some practice outside!
The cost of the Yoga Retreat will be similar to last year 2022
$575.
The first payment is due February 28 2023 $143.78
Second payment is due April 2 $143.78
Third payment is due June 4 $143.78
Last payment due August 3 $143.78
If you need to cancel you can by May 31, 2023
I will refund your entire amount minus $100 of your deposit.
If you need to cancel after May 31 due to a death in the family or health related issue
you can receive all of your deposits back minus $100
There will be lots of Yoga, Sound Baths, wonderful hikes and opportunities for mule rides.
( I personally want to book a Mule Ride)
Be sure to bring a backpack, hiking boots and poles for hiking.
There are 4 good choices for meals.
Main Lodge Dining Room
Dining in the historic Grand Canyon Lodge is truly a memorable experience. Our menu includes regional dishes as well as cuisine from the 1930's. We take pride in utilizing only the freshest and healthiest ingredients. We use "Free Range" poultry products which are antibiotic and hormone free. We observe the Monterey Seafood Watch program for our seafood offerings and serve organic products including delicious salad greens and pasta. Dinner reservations are required.
Deli in the Pines
Roughrider Saloon
Coffee Saloon ( Breakfast only)
website for dining https://www.grandcanyonforever.com/dining
Invoke The Spirit
Santa Fe Mountains Yoga Retreat
October 4-7 2022
Santa Fe Mountains Yoga Retreat
October 4-7 2022
I am very excited to announce our next Yoga Retreat! I have secured lodging for 3 nights at the lovely Abiquiu Inn, New Mexico. https://www.abiquiuinn.com. The Inn is located about 48 miles northwest of Santa Fe in the Jemez Mountains. This retreat will offer guests a special time to relax and soak in the joys of nature and reconnect to our inner beauty.
Rooms are based on double occupancy for $199 per night. We have a lovely indoor space that is warm and cozy. This will be nice for Yoga and Meditation. There are scenic areas outside if we choose to practice outside. The cafe at the Inn serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (meals are not included with lodging - prices are good and the menu is great!)
Abiquiu is the home of Georgia O'Keefe and Ghost Ranch. This small town on the Chama River is a special place to hold our retreat. Besides our Yoga practice there are some amazing opportunities to enjoy this beautiful country. Hiking, river rafting, horseback riding and biking. Here is a link to activities in the area https://www.abiquiuinn.com/outdoor-adventures
On Thursday, October 6 we will spend the day at Ojo Caliente Mineral Spa and Resort. Ojo Caliente is about 30 minutes from Abiquiu. You can buy a day pass and use all 6 mineral pools. You can also schedule spa services. However, at this time they are not booking groups for lodging due to Covid - and they are not reserving that far in advance https://ojosparesorts.com/ojo-caliente/
Either way we will be able to spend the day, Thursday, October 6 at Ojo Caliente. They have a nice restaurant where we can enjoy lunch or dinner. The Yoga Retreat cost will be $550 per person - a slight increase from last year.
I will post a complete itinerary the end of February 2022. I am planning to have 16 guests. If you are interested let me know.
For those interested I am planning to spend Friday October 7 in Santa Fe. I would love to show you around this beautiful historical city, Est. 1610. Personally, Santa Fe is one of my favorite places on earth to visit! I have suggestions for lodging. However, you can choose to stay at any of the many hotels in Santa Fe. I will make a group reservation at the restaurant Cafe Pasqual's for Friday evening October 7. It's an experience to remember! https://pasquals.com If you do decide to go to Santa Fe you will love the vibe and culture of this wonderful city. My next email will inform you of deposit dates for the Yoga Retreat and deposits for lodging.
Many Blessing,
Adriana
Abiquiu Inn Lodging
... Bye the way
Abiquiu is the home of Georgia O'Keefe and Ghost Ranch. This small town on the Chama River is a special place to hold our next retreat. Besides our Yoga practice there are some amazing opportunities to enjoy this beautiful country. Hiking, river rafting, horseback riding and biking. Here is a link to activities in the area https://www.abiquiuinn.com/outdoor-adventures
Itinerary Santa Fe Mountains Yoga Retreat
Tuesday October 4
11 AM Arrive and check in. Check in time is 3pm however we can check in early if the rooms are ready
11:30-12:45 Meet in Gallery for Greeting and Gentle Yoga with Adriana
1 PM Lunch
2-4 PM Free time
4 -5:15 PM Yin Yoga- Embodied Practice: Earth | Water | Fire | Metal | Wood with Adriana
6 PM Group Dinner at Cafe Abiquiu
7:45-8:30 Nobel Silence (Meditation) Sound Healing
with Adriana
Wednesday October 5
7- 7:30 Nobel Silence Discuss Buddha’s Four Noble Truths
with Adriana in the Gallery
8 AM Tea or Coffee at Cafe Abiquiu
8:30-10 AM Vinyasa Flow with Adriana (maybe outside if weather permits
10:15 Light breakfast at Cafe Abiquiu
11-12:15 PM Gentle Yoga with Debra Williams in the Gallery
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 Meet in front of Abiquiu Inn we will drive over to Ghost Ranch Georgia O’ Keefe.(about 20 minutes away)
I will lead a hike to Chimney Rock
There are a number of hikes at Ghost Ranch for those who are interested.
There is an opportunity for a horseback riding experience. You will need to
contact the wrangler at Ghost Ranch and make a reservation. Just go to the Ghost Ranch website and click on activities.
You will see all that is offered.
There is also a museum and gift shop to explore.
Dinner on your own
There is a great cafe about 5 min south of Abiquiu Inn. I highly recommend
called Cafe Sierra Negra. I met the owner and chef and the atmosphere and food was very good.
Here is their phone number if you want to make dinner reservations 505 658-0086.
address 20968 U.S 84 Abiquiu NM 87510
Also if you are interested in picking up food to go there is a market and deli about 5 min north on Hwy 85 called Bodes Market.
7:30-8:30 PM Sound Healing & Discovering The Essentials of Rumi
with Adriana
Thursday October 6
7 AM-7:30 AM Nobel Silence Discuss Cardinal Points on the 8 Fold Path
8 AM Tea or Coffee light breakfast
8:45- 10 AM Peace Dance with Debra Williams
10:15-11:15 Vinyasa Flow with Kim Scott
Meet at 12 noon in front of Abiquiu Inn.
We will take a 30 min drive to
Ojo Caliente.
50 Los Banos Dr,
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
Check in at Ojo Caliente and purchase a day pass for $45. This includes a steam rooms, saunas, towel and locker,
We will spend the afternoon soaking in 9 different mineral pools.
If you are interested in any of the spa treatments you can schedule them through the website; ojosparesorts.com
Lunch and Dinner are available at the Artesian Restaurant the food is healthy and very good.
There is a take-out option if you want to bring your meal back to Abiquiu Inn.
Or you may want appetizers, the wine bar has menu.
The full menu is on their website under Artesian Restaurant.
Afterwards we will head back to Abiquiu Inn.
7:15-8:30 pm Live Music -Boppin the Blues with Robert Clarke
Friday October 7
7 AM -7:30 Nobel Silence Meditation
7:45-8:30 AM Coffee or Tea/ Light Breakfast at Abiquiu Inn
9 -10:30 Yoga with Adriana
Check out is 11 however we have a late check out 12 noon
We will meet in the lobby of Abiquiu Inn and complete our check out.
For those who are joining us in Santa Fe we will drive about 1 hour away. (I will post driving directions when we get
closer to the date.
You can check into your hotel in Santa Fe. ( I will post list of hotels in Santa Fe)
2 PM We will meet at the Santa Fe Plaza which has been the center of this community for over 400 years. Laid out in classic Spanish style.
You are welcome to explore on your own or come with us.
Here is a list of places of Interest in and around Santa Fe:
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (close at 4 PM) cbsfa.org
Loretto Chapel lorettochapel.com
New Mexico History Museum nmhistorymuseum.org
4:30 Free Time
6 PM Meet at San Pasqual Restaurant 121 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe 87501
7:30 PM Walk to La Fonda Hotel
100 E. San Francisco St Santa Fe 87501 for Margaritas and Dancing
Saturday October 8 (Santa Fe)
Sleep In
Here are a few suggestions for more fun things to do on your own
before you head home:
Meow Wolf Santa Fe 2022 opens at 10 AM-8 PM meowwolf.com
Canyon Road is the Art District of Santa Fe visitcanyonroad.com
R C Gorman Gallery rcgormannavajogallery.com one of my favorite
Passementrie my favorite dress shop ilovepassementrie.com
The Santa Fe Railyard has galleries, shops and good restaurants. railyardsantafe.com
Lodging in Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza (historic hotel very lovely)
Guadalupe Inn ( I have stayed here, very cozy)
Hampton Inn of Santa Fe
Hotel St Francis ( I have stayed here, very nice)
Santa Fe Motel and Inn
Old Santa Fe Inn
The Parador ( that is where we are staying)
There are many places to stay in Santa Fe. Perhaps check out
these suggestions. Also there are many AirB&B’
Tuesday October 4
11 AM Arrive and check in. Check in time is 3pm however we can check in early if the rooms are ready
11:30-12:45 Meet in Gallery for Greeting and Gentle Yoga with Adriana
1 PM Lunch
2-4 PM Free time
4 -5:15 PM Yin Yoga- Embodied Practice: Earth | Water | Fire | Metal | Wood with Adriana
6 PM Group Dinner at Cafe Abiquiu
7:45-8:30 Nobel Silence (Meditation) Sound Healing
with Adriana
Wednesday October 5
7- 7:30 Nobel Silence Discuss Buddha’s Four Noble Truths
with Adriana in the Gallery
8 AM Tea or Coffee at Cafe Abiquiu
8:30-10 AM Vinyasa Flow with Adriana (maybe outside if weather permits
10:15 Light breakfast at Cafe Abiquiu
11-12:15 PM Gentle Yoga with Debra Williams in the Gallery
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 Meet in front of Abiquiu Inn we will drive over to Ghost Ranch Georgia O’ Keefe.(about 20 minutes away)
I will lead a hike to Chimney Rock
There are a number of hikes at Ghost Ranch for those who are interested.
- Box Canyon Trail
- Kitchen Mesa Trail
- Camposanto Trail
- Matrimonial Point Trail
There is an opportunity for a horseback riding experience. You will need to
contact the wrangler at Ghost Ranch and make a reservation. Just go to the Ghost Ranch website and click on activities.
You will see all that is offered.
There is also a museum and gift shop to explore.
Dinner on your own
There is a great cafe about 5 min south of Abiquiu Inn. I highly recommend
called Cafe Sierra Negra. I met the owner and chef and the atmosphere and food was very good.
Here is their phone number if you want to make dinner reservations 505 658-0086.
address 20968 U.S 84 Abiquiu NM 87510
Also if you are interested in picking up food to go there is a market and deli about 5 min north on Hwy 85 called Bodes Market.
7:30-8:30 PM Sound Healing & Discovering The Essentials of Rumi
with Adriana
Thursday October 6
7 AM-7:30 AM Nobel Silence Discuss Cardinal Points on the 8 Fold Path
8 AM Tea or Coffee light breakfast
8:45- 10 AM Peace Dance with Debra Williams
10:15-11:15 Vinyasa Flow with Kim Scott
Meet at 12 noon in front of Abiquiu Inn.
We will take a 30 min drive to
Ojo Caliente.
50 Los Banos Dr,
Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
Check in at Ojo Caliente and purchase a day pass for $45. This includes a steam rooms, saunas, towel and locker,
We will spend the afternoon soaking in 9 different mineral pools.
If you are interested in any of the spa treatments you can schedule them through the website; ojosparesorts.com
Lunch and Dinner are available at the Artesian Restaurant the food is healthy and very good.
There is a take-out option if you want to bring your meal back to Abiquiu Inn.
Or you may want appetizers, the wine bar has menu.
The full menu is on their website under Artesian Restaurant.
Afterwards we will head back to Abiquiu Inn.
7:15-8:30 pm Live Music -Boppin the Blues with Robert Clarke
Friday October 7
7 AM -7:30 Nobel Silence Meditation
7:45-8:30 AM Coffee or Tea/ Light Breakfast at Abiquiu Inn
9 -10:30 Yoga with Adriana
Check out is 11 however we have a late check out 12 noon
We will meet in the lobby of Abiquiu Inn and complete our check out.
For those who are joining us in Santa Fe we will drive about 1 hour away. (I will post driving directions when we get
closer to the date.
You can check into your hotel in Santa Fe. ( I will post list of hotels in Santa Fe)
2 PM We will meet at the Santa Fe Plaza which has been the center of this community for over 400 years. Laid out in classic Spanish style.
You are welcome to explore on your own or come with us.
Here is a list of places of Interest in and around Santa Fe:
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi (close at 4 PM) cbsfa.org
Loretto Chapel lorettochapel.com
New Mexico History Museum nmhistorymuseum.org
4:30 Free Time
6 PM Meet at San Pasqual Restaurant 121 Don Gaspar Ave
Santa Fe 87501
7:30 PM Walk to La Fonda Hotel
100 E. San Francisco St Santa Fe 87501 for Margaritas and Dancing
Saturday October 8 (Santa Fe)
Sleep In
Here are a few suggestions for more fun things to do on your own
before you head home:
Meow Wolf Santa Fe 2022 opens at 10 AM-8 PM meowwolf.com
Canyon Road is the Art District of Santa Fe visitcanyonroad.com
R C Gorman Gallery rcgormannavajogallery.com one of my favorite
Passementrie my favorite dress shop ilovepassementrie.com
The Santa Fe Railyard has galleries, shops and good restaurants. railyardsantafe.com
Lodging in Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza (historic hotel very lovely)
Guadalupe Inn ( I have stayed here, very cozy)
Hampton Inn of Santa Fe
Hotel St Francis ( I have stayed here, very nice)
Santa Fe Motel and Inn
Old Santa Fe Inn
The Parador ( that is where we are staying)
There are many places to stay in Santa Fe. Perhaps check out
these suggestions. Also there are many AirB&B’
O'Keefe Welcome Center
The O'Keeffe Welcome Center and Store are located on the grounds of the Abiquiu Inn and are open 7 days a week March-November. This tour will take you to Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio tour in Abiquiu.
Reservations and tickets at gokm.org/tickets and tours or you may call 505 685-4016.
(This tour is not part of Ghost Ranch)
The O'Keeffe Welcome Center and Store are located on the grounds of the Abiquiu Inn and are open 7 days a week March-November. This tour will take you to Georgia O'Keeffe Home and Studio tour in Abiquiu.
Reservations and tickets at gokm.org/tickets and tours or you may call 505 685-4016.
(This tour is not part of Ghost Ranch)
River Rafting on the Rio Chama
Here is the Chama River Rafting website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Half- Day Options
Racecourse: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. Includes class I-III rapids.
Scenic Float: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. No real rapids - a nice relaxing float trip.
Full-Day Options
Lower-Gorge: $115/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM and ends around 3 PM. The morning will be our Scenic Float, followed by lunch at our private riverside beach, and ending with the Racecourse class I-III rapids.
I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Dinner Option
Sunset Dinner Float - $95/adult and $80/child + taxes & fees. Meets at 3:00 PM at Far Flung Riverside. This is the same float as our Scenic Half-Day, but ends with dinner at our beach and/or patio. As your finishing up the float, one of your guides will begin prepping dinner. Our menu options are: Steak, chicken fajitas, salmon, or chipotle pork chop. This is always a big hit for group trips! I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Please email me.
If you are interested in discussing or booking a river experience I suggest you contact them through their website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Here is the Chama River Rafting website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Half- Day Options
Racecourse: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. Includes class I-III rapids.
Scenic Float: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. No real rapids - a nice relaxing float trip.
Full-Day Options
Lower-Gorge: $115/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM and ends around 3 PM. The morning will be our Scenic Float, followed by lunch at our private riverside beach, and ending with the Racecourse class I-III rapids.
I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Dinner Option
Sunset Dinner Float - $95/adult and $80/child + taxes & fees. Meets at 3:00 PM at Far Flung Riverside. This is the same float as our Scenic Half-Day, but ends with dinner at our beach and/or patio. As your finishing up the float, one of your guides will begin prepping dinner. Our menu options are: Steak, chicken fajitas, salmon, or chipotle pork chop. This is always a big hit for group trips! I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Please email me.
If you are interested in discussing or booking a river experience I suggest you contact them through their website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
River Rafting on the Rio Chama
Here is the Chama River Rafting website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Half- Day Options
Racecourse: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. Includes class I-III rapids.
Scenic Float: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. No real rapids - a nice relaxing float trip.
Full-Day Options
Lower-Gorge: $115/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM and ends around 3 PM. The morning will be our Scenic Float, followed by lunch at our private riverside beach, and ending with the Racecourse class I-III rapids.
I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Dinner Option
Sunset Dinner Float - $95/adult and $80/child + taxes & fees. Meets at 3:00 PM at Far Flung Riverside. This is the same float as our Scenic Half-Day, but ends with dinner at our beach and/or patio. As your finishing up the float, one of your guides will begin prepping dinner. Our menu options are: Steak, chicken fajitas, salmon, or chipotle pork chop. This is always a big hit for group trips! I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Please email me.
If you are interested in discussing or booking a river experience I suggest you contact them through their website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Here is the Chama River Rafting website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
Half- Day Options
Racecourse: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. Includes class I-III rapids.
Scenic Float: $66/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM or 12:15 PM and lasts about 3 hours. No real rapids - a nice relaxing float trip.
Full-Day Options
Lower-Gorge: $115/adult plus taxes & fees. Meets at Far Flung Riverside at 8:15 AM and ends around 3 PM. The morning will be our Scenic Float, followed by lunch at our private riverside beach, and ending with the Racecourse class I-III rapids.
I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Dinner Option
Sunset Dinner Float - $95/adult and $80/child + taxes & fees. Meets at 3:00 PM at Far Flung Riverside. This is the same float as our Scenic Half-Day, but ends with dinner at our beach and/or patio. As your finishing up the float, one of your guides will begin prepping dinner. Our menu options are: Steak, chicken fajitas, salmon, or chipotle pork chop. This is always a big hit for group trips! I forgot to mention, they also offer a raft + dinner experience if the group is interested!
Please email me.
If you are interested in discussing or booking a river experience I suggest you contact them through their website http://farflung.com/rio-chama/
SACRED RED ROCKS YOGA RETREAT
3 Days and 4 nights April 29th to May 3rd 2019
SACRED RED ROCKS YOGA RETREAT
Join us for a very special
...Join us for this very special Yoga Spiritual Retreat in the Red Rocks of Sedona
3 Days and 4 nights April 29th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
3 Days and 4 nights April 29th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
...Join us for this very special Yoga Spiritual Retreat in the Red Rocks of Sedona
3 Days and 4 nights April 29th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
3 Days and 4 nights April 29th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
Highlights of 2019 Sedona Yoga Retreat
<iframe src="https://photo-tipster.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=87vcsf&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=0&playButton=0&randomize=0&speed=3&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=2" width="800" height="600" frameborder="no" scrolling="no">
<iframe src="https://photo-tipster.smugmug.com/frame/slideshow?key=87vcsf&autoStart=1&captions=0&navigation=0&playButton=0&randomize=0&speed=3&transition=fade&transitionSpeed=2" width="800" height="600" frameborder="no" scrolling="no">
Sedona Red Rocks Retreat
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
Retreat cost $475
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
Retreat cost $475
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Light Vegan Pastry Snack with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Light Vegan Pastry Snack with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
Sedona Red Rocks Retreat
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
Meet our teachers
Adriana Ruane Bretell
My mission is to teach Yoga through the lens of our shared humanity and our connection to inner self peace. I want to share with my students the profound experience of body, mind and spirit that yoga has given me.
Adriana Ruane Bretell
My mission is to teach Yoga through the lens of our shared humanity and our connection to inner self peace. I want to share with my students the profound experience of body, mind and spirit that yoga has given me.
Retreat cost $475
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Light Vegan Pastry Snack with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Light Vegan Pastry Snack with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
https://youtu.be/vbERQPKU4mw
October 4-7 2022
Oak Creek Canyon Yoga Retreat April 27th through April 30th 2020
Retreat Fee and Description
This year’s yoga retreat is presented at the enchanting Orchard Canyon Resort in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona.
Retreat package includes:
Lodging and meals for 3 nights and 3 days
A hearty cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
Afternoon tea
An elegant 5 course gourmet dinner every evening. Options for Vegan, Vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Yoga classes each day including Vinyassa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor, Yin Yoga and Fascia Stretching & Strengthening with Adriana Brettell and Restorative yoga with Dana Kjellgren.
Music and Vedic Chanting with Beth Ann Schroeder and Geoffrey Taylor
Outdoor Activities include hiking with Adriana, star gazing and swimming in beautiful Oak Creek.
Retreat cost is $900 per couple which includes all yoga classes and activities.
Lodging cost ranges from $285 to $335 per night per couple plus tax and gratuity. All meals are included.
Cabin fee breakdown:
Cabin that sleeps 2 is $285 per night plus tax and gratuity $350 total
Cabin that sleeps 4 is $315 per night plus tax and gratuity $386 total
Cabin that sleeps 5 or 6 is $335 per night plus tax and gratuity $412 total
For more info click the Orchard Canyon website.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 by December 15, 2019 will reserve your stay.
Remaining balance due March 1, 2020
Note: Alcohol with dinner available but not included in retreat cost.
Note: We may be eligible for a discount on lodging and meals if we have enough people signed up for the retreat. This reduction in cost will be passed on to our guests once we know what the final count is.
Retreat Fee and Description
This year’s yoga retreat is presented at the enchanting Orchard Canyon Resort in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona.
Retreat package includes:
Lodging and meals for 3 nights and 3 days
A hearty cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
Afternoon tea
An elegant 5 course gourmet dinner every evening. Options for Vegan, Vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Yoga classes each day including Vinyassa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor, Yin Yoga and Fascia Stretching & Strengthening with Adriana Brettell and Restorative yoga with Dana Kjellgren.
Music and Vedic Chanting with Beth Ann Schroeder and Geoffrey Taylor
Outdoor Activities include hiking with Adriana, star gazing and swimming in beautiful Oak Creek.
Retreat cost is $900 per couple which includes all yoga classes and activities.
Lodging cost ranges from $285 to $335 per night per couple plus tax and gratuity. All meals are included.
Cabin fee breakdown:
Cabin that sleeps 2 is $285 per night plus tax and gratuity $350 total
Cabin that sleeps 4 is $315 per night plus tax and gratuity $386 total
Cabin that sleeps 5 or 6 is $335 per night plus tax and gratuity $412 total
For more info click the Orchard Canyon website.
A non-refundable deposit of $500 by December 15, 2019 will reserve your stay.
Remaining balance due March 1, 2020
Note: Alcohol with dinner available but not included in retreat cost.
Note: We may be eligible for a discount on lodging and meals if we have enough people signed up for the retreat. This reduction in cost will be passed on to our guests once we know what the final count is.
Class Descriptions
Going Deep with Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition.
Yin Yoga combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist practices and Western sciences to improve our health on many levels. Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body; the muscular half of our body. Yin Yoga allows us to work the other half; The deeper Yin tissues of our ligaments, joints and even our bones. Yin Yoga mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga is very supportive. Props are an important part of the Yin practice; therefore we use blankets, bolsters and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to long held poses.After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a message. Yin yoga will also help in finding a deeper expression in the Vinyassa practice. The practitioner may also be able to experience have an ability to achieve a deeper expression of the poses.
Going Deep with Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition.
Yin Yoga combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist practices and Western sciences to improve our health on many levels. Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body; the muscular half of our body. Yin Yoga allows us to work the other half; The deeper Yin tissues of our ligaments, joints and even our bones. Yin Yoga mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga is very supportive. Props are an important part of the Yin practice; therefore we use blankets, bolsters and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to long held poses.After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a message. Yin yoga will also help in finding a deeper expression in the Vinyassa practice. The practitioner may also be able to experience have an ability to achieve a deeper expression of the poses.
Time Stands Still .... And Cares Fall Away
Sedona Red Rocks Retreat
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
Sedona is an ideal location for Yoga and to awaken the vast potential that lies within all of us. Sedona is magical, a place to
renew yourself, set your compass for compassion, light and love.
In our retreat I would like to explore the heart of our humanity. The things that call forth our awe and inspire us to appreciate our place in this universe. Our sense of fellowship with all creation, our sense of belonging, our desire to live in gratitude and creativity.
2020 Yoga Retreat Highlights
Deep Relaxation with Restorative Yoga
In the Restorative Yoga portion of the session, you will be guided into supported poses on the floor through demonstrations by the instructor and individual attention to help you relax into the most comfortable version of the poses for you. We will use blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and sandbags to help the body release muscle tension and relax deeply. If desired, the instructor can also provide hands' on adjustments to facilitate deeper release which may include Reiki, as the individual chooses. Our goal will be to provide you with the opportunity to experience a sense of peace and relaxation difficult to attain in the normal circumstances of our lives. We will finish the session with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice which is led by the instructor as you relax in stillness in Savasana or a supported relaxation pose. You have only to listen and follow the instructor's voice to access a deep state of consciousness between waking and sleeping where you can bring your chosen intention to fruition. Yoga Nidra is an ancient yogic practice that is being used widely today to help first responders and military veterans deal more effectively with Post Traumatic Stress. It is also very beneficial for addressing the negative patterns that most of us deal with in our lives and can help to bring about a deep sense of peacefulness and well-being.
In the Restorative Yoga portion of the session, you will be guided into supported poses on the floor through demonstrations by the instructor and individual attention to help you relax into the most comfortable version of the poses for you. We will use blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and sandbags to help the body release muscle tension and relax deeply. If desired, the instructor can also provide hands' on adjustments to facilitate deeper release which may include Reiki, as the individual chooses. Our goal will be to provide you with the opportunity to experience a sense of peace and relaxation difficult to attain in the normal circumstances of our lives. We will finish the session with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice which is led by the instructor as you relax in stillness in Savasana or a supported relaxation pose. You have only to listen and follow the instructor's voice to access a deep state of consciousness between waking and sleeping where you can bring your chosen intention to fruition. Yoga Nidra is an ancient yogic practice that is being used widely today to help first responders and military veterans deal more effectively with Post Traumatic Stress. It is also very beneficial for addressing the negative patterns that most of us deal with in our lives and can help to bring about a deep sense of peacefulness and well-being.
Vinyasa Flow
Integral Yoga, exercise science and evolutionary biomechanics, Integral Theory and philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Tantric science, and neuroendocrinology as these topics relate to the beautiful practice of Vinyasa Yoga, with particular regard to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The overall effect is to help students build their own liberating practice unique to their own path and progress and to keep practicing as life unfolds.
Integral Yoga, exercise science and evolutionary biomechanics, Integral Theory and philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Tantric science, and neuroendocrinology as these topics relate to the beautiful practice of Vinyasa Yoga, with particular regard to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The overall effect is to help students build their own liberating practice unique to their own path and progress and to keep practicing as life unfolds.
Going Deep with Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences
of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences
of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Going Deep with Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences
of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences
of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Sound Healing Crystal Bowls
Vibrational sound healing can be traced back from present day trends to many ancient civilizations including India, Africa, Europe, and the Orient. Everything in our Universe is made purely of vibrations. The human body and the entire earth are made up of energy, vibrating at different frequencies. When out of rhythm, disease and disharmony result. Therefore vibrational sound healing addresses these imbalances or blockages of the energy channels. Ancient religions and modern sciences agree that our Reality is an ocean of living energy, and that all matter (such as a human being) is simply interpenetrating waves of energy which have crystallized into form and structure. Crystal Bowls work directly with universal energy and channel it into the body to enliven our entire being.
Vibrational sound healing can be traced back from present day trends to many ancient civilizations including India, Africa, Europe, and the Orient. Everything in our Universe is made purely of vibrations. The human body and the entire earth are made up of energy, vibrating at different frequencies. When out of rhythm, disease and disharmony result. Therefore vibrational sound healing addresses these imbalances or blockages of the energy channels. Ancient religions and modern sciences agree that our Reality is an ocean of living energy, and that all matter (such as a human being) is simply interpenetrating waves of energy which have crystallized into form and structure. Crystal Bowls work directly with universal energy and channel it into the body to enliven our entire being.
Beginning each new day with meditation
Going deep with Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin Yoga combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist practices and Western sciences to improve our health on many levels. Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body; the muscular half of our body. Yin Yoga allows us to work the other half; The deeper Yin tissues of our ligaments, joints and even our bones. Yin Yoga mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga is very supportive. Props are an important part of the Yin practice; therefore we use blankets, bolsters and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to long held poses. After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a message. Yin yoga will also help in finding a deeper expression in the Vinyassa practice. The practitioner may also be able to experience have an ability to achieve a deeper expression of the poses.
Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
Hearing the enchanting sound of the crystal bowls seems to awaken an ancient remembering. Touching the “essence of the soul.”
Many cultures and religions revere sound so deeply as to believe it the universe into being. We perceive sound by skin and bone conduction, ingesting and consuming it with our whole body. My goal of music therapy is to reduce stress and pain, promote deep relaxation develop self-awareness and creativity, improve learning, and clarify personal values.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is the practice of relaxation in resting poses on the floor that are held for 5-10 minutes each with blankets and blocks to support the body, which is accessible to nearly everyone. The goal is to allow the body to relax deeply and thereby activate the body’s relaxation response by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. Restorative yoga can help to relieve stress and anxiety, boost immune function, and gently stretch muscles. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that induces a deep meditative state of consciousness. Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga, as restful meditation practices, can help to engender a profound sense of peacefulness and well-being.
Going deep with Yin Yoga
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin Yoga combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist practices and Western sciences to improve our health on many levels. Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body; the muscular half of our body. Yin Yoga allows us to work the other half; The deeper Yin tissues of our ligaments, joints and even our bones. Yin Yoga mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Yin Yoga is very supportive. Props are an important part of the Yin practice; therefore we use blankets, bolsters and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to long held poses. After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a message. Yin yoga will also help in finding a deeper expression in the Vinyassa practice. The practitioner may also be able to experience have an ability to achieve a deeper expression of the poses.
Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
Hearing the enchanting sound of the crystal bowls seems to awaken an ancient remembering. Touching the “essence of the soul.”
Many cultures and religions revere sound so deeply as to believe it the universe into being. We perceive sound by skin and bone conduction, ingesting and consuming it with our whole body. My goal of music therapy is to reduce stress and pain, promote deep relaxation develop self-awareness and creativity, improve learning, and clarify personal values.
Restorative Yoga
Restorative Yoga is the practice of relaxation in resting poses on the floor that are held for 5-10 minutes each with blankets and blocks to support the body, which is accessible to nearly everyone. The goal is to allow the body to relax deeply and thereby activate the body’s relaxation response by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system. Restorative yoga can help to relieve stress and anxiety, boost immune function, and gently stretch muscles. Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation that induces a deep meditative state of consciousness. Yoga Nidra and Restorative Yoga, as restful meditation practices, can help to engender a profound sense of peacefulness and well-being.
Retreat Itinerary Itinerary
Arrive Monday April 27 at the Resort 1 pm
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls with Adriana 1:30 -2:45 pm
3 pm Cabin Check-in
Afternoon Tea
Vedic Chanting and Music with Beth Ann Schroeder / Geoffrey on Tablas 5:30-6:30 pm
7 pm Dinner
Tuesday April 28
Morning Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Fascia Stretching and Strengthening with Adriana ( See details under class descriptions)
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor
Hike the JM trail or West Fork with Adriana & Geoffrey
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Dinner 7pm
Star Watching
Wednesday April 29
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor
Hiking
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Restorative Yoga with Dana Kjellgren 4:45 pm-6:15 pm
Dinner 7pm
Thursday April 30 Last Day
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana
Check out by 12 Noon
Once everyone has check out we will end our retreat
with Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor.
Shavasana will be with Crystal Bowls at the gazebo
Arrive Monday April 27 at the Resort 1 pm
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls with Adriana 1:30 -2:45 pm
3 pm Cabin Check-in
Afternoon Tea
Vedic Chanting and Music with Beth Ann Schroeder / Geoffrey on Tablas 5:30-6:30 pm
7 pm Dinner
Tuesday April 28
Morning Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Fascia Stretching and Strengthening with Adriana ( See details under class descriptions)
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor
Hike the JM trail or West Fork with Adriana & Geoffrey
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Dinner 7pm
Star Watching
Wednesday April 29
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor
Hiking
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Restorative Yoga with Dana Kjellgren 4:45 pm-6:15 pm
Dinner 7pm
Thursday April 30 Last Day
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana
Check out by 12 Noon
Once everyone has check out we will end our retreat
with Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor.
Shavasana will be with Crystal Bowls at the gazebo
Geoffrey Taylor, EYT
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Past Events
Ghost Ranch (Georgia O'Keefe Studio and Gallery)
Camping is also available at Ghost Ranch
https://www.ghostranch.org/things-to-do/activities/camping/
Camping is also available at Ghost Ranch
https://www.ghostranch.org/things-to-do/activities/camping/
Retreat Itinerary
Arrive Monday June 1st at the Resort 1 pm
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls with Adriana 1:30 -2:45 pm
3 pm Cabin Check-in
Afternoon Tea
Vedic Chanting and Music with Beth Ann Schroeder / Geoffrey on Tablas 4:30 to 5:30 pm
7 pm Dinner
Tuesday June 2nd
Morning Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Fascia Stretching and Strengthening with Adriana ( See details under class descriptions) 9:45 am to 11:00 am
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor 11:15 am to 12:45
Hike with Adriana & Geoffrey
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Dinner 7pm
Star Watching
Wednesday June 3rd
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana 9:30 am to 10:40
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor. 10:55 to 12:20
Free Time
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Restorative Yoga with Dana Kjellgren 4:15 pm-5:45 pm
Dinner 7pm
Thursday June 4th Last Day
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana 10 am to 11:10am
Check out by 12 Noon
Once everyone has checked out we will meet Geoffrey at the gazebo
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor. 12:30 to 1:45
Shavasana will be with Crystal Bowls and tablas at the gazebo
Arrive Monday June 1st at the Resort 1 pm
Yin Yoga with Crystal Bowls with Adriana 1:30 -2:45 pm
3 pm Cabin Check-in
Afternoon Tea
Vedic Chanting and Music with Beth Ann Schroeder / Geoffrey on Tablas 4:30 to 5:30 pm
7 pm Dinner
Tuesday June 2nd
Morning Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Fascia Stretching and Strengthening with Adriana ( See details under class descriptions) 9:45 am to 11:00 am
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor 11:15 am to 12:45
Hike with Adriana & Geoffrey
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Dinner 7pm
Star Watching
Wednesday June 3rd
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana 9:30 am to 10:40
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor. 10:55 to 12:20
Free Time
Afternoon Tea 4pm
Restorative Yoga with Dana Kjellgren 4:15 pm-5:45 pm
Dinner 7pm
Thursday June 4th Last Day
Meditation 8 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yoga with Adriana 10 am to 11:10am
Check out by 12 Noon
Once everyone has checked out we will meet Geoffrey at the gazebo
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor. 12:30 to 1:45
Shavasana will be with Crystal Bowls and tablas at the gazebo
Adriana Bretell E RYT 200 Yin Yoga Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. This was during the height of a progressive movement in the United States. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. As I practiced, I felt it became more of a spiritual experience. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body.
I received my 200 RYT training in 2011. Teaching yoga at Sattva in Escondido and learning from Rached Malouff was a blessing! About nine years ago I started practicing Yin Yoga and I could see the benefits it provided. Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author, trained me to teach Yin Yoga and I received my certification to teach Yin in 2014.
I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who gave me kindness and inspiration. Additionally, I am inspired by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. He emphasizes that each asana is meditation. Using your whole being in the pose has helped me to understand the real meaning of yoga. As I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life. I look forward to my up coming training with Tias Little, who studied in India with the master BKS Iyengar, which will deepen and enrich my practice.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom of enjoying each moment by being in the present. "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. This was during the height of a progressive movement in the United States. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. As I practiced, I felt it became more of a spiritual experience. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body.
I received my 200 RYT training in 2011. Teaching yoga at Sattva in Escondido and learning from Rached Malouff was a blessing! About nine years ago I started practicing Yin Yoga and I could see the benefits it provided. Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author, trained me to teach Yin Yoga and I received my certification to teach Yin in 2014.
I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who gave me kindness and inspiration. Additionally, I am inspired by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. He emphasizes that each asana is meditation. Using your whole being in the pose has helped me to understand the real meaning of yoga. As I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life. I look forward to my up coming training with Tias Little, who studied in India with the master BKS Iyengar, which will deepen and enrich my practice.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom of enjoying each moment by being in the present. "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Plaza Blanca Hike
Beautiful white sandstone cliffs give breathtaking views in Abiquiu.
Check out this 2.8-mile loop trail near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. For maps and directions click the link
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/plaza-blanca-rio-negro-badlands
Beautiful white sandstone cliffs give breathtaking views in Abiquiu.
Check out this 2.8-mile loop trail near Abiquiu, New Mexico. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. For maps and directions click the link
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/plaza-blanca-rio-negro-badlands
BETH ANN SCHROEDER, Advanced Yoga Teacher, is a professionally trained classical singer, who re-discovered her voice through the practice of devotional music and chanting after a 10 year departure from performing. In 2005, she began studying yoga and mantra recitation with her teacher, Raji Thron. The healing effects of chanting changed her life, and the way she would use her voice as an instrument, going forward.
Activities in and around Sedona
There are many great activities to plug into in and around the Sedona area, many of them free or for a small fee. We have included some of them in our retreat program such as a gallery tour, guided vortex hikes and mountain bike adventures while others you can do on your own. Here are a few activities we think are worth exploring.
Massage
Sedona is loaded with massage of many types ... Here are a few of our favorites!
Horseback Riding
Sedona Sacred Rocks, formerly a Buddhist Retreat Center, rests on two secluded Red Rock acres adjoining two thousand acres of the Coconino National forest. We are a simplified version of a Bed-n-breakfast where a continental breakfast is provided in your room. In addition to accommodations the owner, Meaghan McCue has offered horseback riding to guests of the yoga retreat. Sedona Sacred Rocks is located only 7 minutes from downtown West Sedona. "Our simple, relaxed, yet comfortable accommodations meet the needs of many of today's travelers who want cozy, meaningful, natural surroundings and has an underlying essence of the mystical."
Guided Vortex Hikes
Sedona is full of breathtakingly beautiful nature trails for all levels
Gallery Tour
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries ..... Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries.
Wine Tasting
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops around town. Our person favorite is Page Springs Winery and restaurant located just outside the Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road .....
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the country come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will be you guide on some of his favorites. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.
Jerome
About 20 miles outside of town on the side of a mountain lies the old mining town of Jerome ....
Montezuma's Castle
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings in north central Arizona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
There are many great activities to plug into in and around the Sedona area, many of them free or for a small fee. We have included some of them in our retreat program such as a gallery tour, guided vortex hikes and mountain bike adventures while others you can do on your own. Here are a few activities we think are worth exploring.
Massage
Sedona is loaded with massage of many types ... Here are a few of our favorites!
Horseback Riding
Sedona Sacred Rocks, formerly a Buddhist Retreat Center, rests on two secluded Red Rock acres adjoining two thousand acres of the Coconino National forest. We are a simplified version of a Bed-n-breakfast where a continental breakfast is provided in your room. In addition to accommodations the owner, Meaghan McCue has offered horseback riding to guests of the yoga retreat. Sedona Sacred Rocks is located only 7 minutes from downtown West Sedona. "Our simple, relaxed, yet comfortable accommodations meet the needs of many of today's travelers who want cozy, meaningful, natural surroundings and has an underlying essence of the mystical."
Guided Vortex Hikes
Sedona is full of breathtakingly beautiful nature trails for all levels
Gallery Tour
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries ..... Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries.
Wine Tasting
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops around town. Our person favorite is Page Springs Winery and restaurant located just outside the Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road .....
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the country come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will be you guide on some of his favorites. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.
Jerome
About 20 miles outside of town on the side of a mountain lies the old mining town of Jerome ....
Montezuma's Castle
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings in north central Arizona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
Horseback Riding
Sedona Sacred Rocks, formerly a Buddhist Retreat Center, rests on two secluded Red Rock acres adjoining two thousand acres of the Coconino National forest. owner, Meaghan McCue has offered horseback riding to guests of the yoga retreat. Cost is about $75 and would need to be booked in advance, sedonasacredrocks.com. Sedona Sacred Rocks is located 7 minutes from downtown West Sedona.
Sedona Sacred Rocks, formerly a Buddhist Retreat Center, rests on two secluded Red Rock acres adjoining two thousand acres of the Coconino National forest. owner, Meaghan McCue has offered horseback riding to guests of the yoga retreat. Cost is about $75 and would need to be booked in advance, sedonasacredrocks.com. Sedona Sacred Rocks is located 7 minutes from downtown West Sedona.
Ghost Ranch (Georgia O'Keefe Studio and Gallery)
Camping is also available at Ghost Ranch
https://www.ghostranch.org/things-to-do/activities/camping/
Camping is also available at Ghost Ranch
https://www.ghostranch.org/things-to-do/activities/camping/
Past Yoga Retreats
Kitchen Mesa Hike
Try this 3.7-mile out-and-back trail near El Rito, New Mexico. Generally
considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to
complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and trail running, but you can
still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this
trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
For trail info click all trails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/kitchen-mesa-trail
Try this 3.7-mile out-and-back trail near El Rito, New Mexico. Generally
considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to
complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and trail running, but you can
still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this
trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
For trail info click all trails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-mexico/kitchen-mesa-trail
BETH ANN SCHROEDER, Advanced Yoga Teacher, is a professionally trained classical singer, who re-discovered her voice through the practice of devotional music and chanting after a 10 year departure from performing. In 2005, she began studying yoga and mantra recitation with her teacher, Raji Thron. The healing effects of chanting changed her life, and the way she would use her voice as an instrument, going forward.
Valerie Sanjali Irons is an artist, sound alchemist, breathwork practitioner and kirtan wallah practicing in Sedona, AZ since 2014. She is immersed in the world of sacred sound and offers private sessions - “Soundwave Journeys” - using her Soundwave Bed™, as well as group sound healing journeys. Additionally, she incorporates sound healing in the Shamanic Breathwork sessions that she facilitates. She released her first kirtan cd, Devarpana “An Offering To the Gods” in November of 2016. She continues to paint and sculpt, as well as teach “Sacred Creativity” workshops. She is dedicated to divine healing through the arts. Inspired by divine love, she is deeply grateful.
Sanjali Sound Alchemy Journey
Sanjali’s newest offering takes you on a journey of sound and vibration using voice, crystal & Tibetan bowls, flute, gongs, chimes, drums, a looping pedal and so much more! Mantras and meditations are also featured in this transcendent experience. Be prepared to be taken away and reconnected to higher states of consciousness and bliss.
Sanjali’s newest offering takes you on a journey of sound and vibration using voice, crystal & Tibetan bowls, flute, gongs, chimes, drums, a looping pedal and so much more! Mantras and meditations are also featured in this transcendent experience. Be prepared to be taken away and reconnected to higher states of consciousness and bliss.
Guided Vortex Hikes
Sedona is full of breathtakingly beautiful nature trails for all levels
Sedona is full of breathtakingly beautiful nature trails for all levels
Gallery Tour
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries ..... Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries.
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries ..... Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries.
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will be you guide on some of his favorite trails. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will be you guide on some of his favorite trails. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.
Mala Bead Creation with Dawn Walter
Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Our Spa-Day at Ojo Caliente
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. Our sulphur-free, geothermal mineral waters have flowed from a subterranean volcanic aquifer for thousands of years. Over 100,000 gallons per day come to the surface, revitalizing those who soak in the long believed, healing waters. We suggest that you make reservations for spa treatments and private outdoor pools before you arrive. We also offer spa treatments, pools and a full-service restaurant. The Artesian Restaurant provides a casual dining experience and charming atmosphere. Our chef blends local flavors with global cuisine. Heal yourself body and soul at Ojo Caliente. You will leave rejuvenated and refreshed! https://ojosparesorts.com/ojo-caliente/
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs is one of the oldest natural health resorts in the country. Our sulphur-free, geothermal mineral waters have flowed from a subterranean volcanic aquifer for thousands of years. Over 100,000 gallons per day come to the surface, revitalizing those who soak in the long believed, healing waters. We suggest that you make reservations for spa treatments and private outdoor pools before you arrive. We also offer spa treatments, pools and a full-service restaurant. The Artesian Restaurant provides a casual dining experience and charming atmosphere. Our chef blends local flavors with global cuisine. Heal yourself body and soul at Ojo Caliente. You will leave rejuvenated and refreshed! https://ojosparesorts.com/ojo-caliente/
RANCHO DE CHIMAYÓ close to Abiquiu Inn
Alisha Witcomb, LMT
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki, this ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at, Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years of working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha also gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki, this ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at, Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years of working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha also gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Jerome
About 20 miles outside of Sedona on the side of a mountain lies the old mining town of Jerome ....
About 20 miles outside of Sedona on the side of a mountain lies the old mining town of Jerome ....
Wine Tasting
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops around town. Our person favorite is Page Springs Winery and restaurant located just outside the Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road .....
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops around town. Our person favorite is Page Springs Winery and restaurant located just outside the Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road .....
Highlights From 2019 Sedona Yoga Retreat
Alisha Witcomb, LMT
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki, this ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at, Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years of working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha also gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki, this ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at, Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years of working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha also gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Dawn Walter
Dawn Walter is a writer turned yoga teacher/mala designer. Dawn was inspired by her yoga teachers in the New York Metropolitan area (where she is from originally), has also studied with yoga and breath work practitioners at Sedona Hot Yoga in Arizona (where she now resides), completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as numerous online classes and certifications in Trauma Conscious Yoga, meditation, and breath-work. Most recently, Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Dawn Walter is a writer turned yoga teacher/mala designer. Dawn was inspired by her yoga teachers in the New York Metropolitan area (where she is from originally), has also studied with yoga and breath work practitioners at Sedona Hot Yoga in Arizona (where she now resides), completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as numerous online classes and certifications in Trauma Conscious Yoga, meditation, and breath-work. Most recently, Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Adriana Brettell ERYT Yin Yoga Certification
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August of this year I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August of this year I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Montezuma's Castle
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings near Sedona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings near Sedona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
Santa Fe Founded in 1610 at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Deborah discovered yoga in her early 20s and has been practicing and learning ever since, continuing to be amazed at the benefits she’s received and has seen in others. Over these many years, she has experienced numerous styles of yoga, including Hatha, Bikram, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Buti, Yoga Nidra, and Kundalini, and her teaching draws from these various sources.
Deborah had been a full-time elementary teacher at both Montessori and Waldorf Schools, with a yoga practice on the side as a means for health and wellness. Attending the hot yoga studios in Sedona and Cottonwood, she was grateful to have a regular practice. After many years, she shifted out of full-time elementary teaching, and around that same time, her local studio offered its first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. It became apparent that the moment had come to deepen her practice and prepare to become a yoga teacher.
Since the entirety of yoga is much more than simply the practice of the physical poses, she loves introducing the 8 limbs of yoga to others and includes pranayama (breathwork) and meditative practices in her classes. She welcomes all students, at all levels of experience, and offers modifications and props for comfort and ease. She believes that yoga is primarily about aligning more deeply with the inner self and discovering more about the mind-body-spirit-breath connection. With her heart-centered guidance, she strives to help practitioners find inner peace, focus, greater well-being, and transformation.
Deborah has enjoyed incorporating yoga into her elementary classes with children in the past. She currently teaches at the Sanctuary of Sedona, which is a holistic treatment rehab center for addiction, and at the Cottonwood, AZ Hot Yoga studio. She also owns and operates her own Floating Yoga business and takes people out on inflatable paddleboards to practice yoga at the convergence of the Verde River and Oak Creek.
Deborah had been a full-time elementary teacher at both Montessori and Waldorf Schools, with a yoga practice on the side as a means for health and wellness. Attending the hot yoga studios in Sedona and Cottonwood, she was grateful to have a regular practice. After many years, she shifted out of full-time elementary teaching, and around that same time, her local studio offered its first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. It became apparent that the moment had come to deepen her practice and prepare to become a yoga teacher.
Since the entirety of yoga is much more than simply the practice of the physical poses, she loves introducing the 8 limbs of yoga to others and includes pranayama (breathwork) and meditative practices in her classes. She welcomes all students, at all levels of experience, and offers modifications and props for comfort and ease. She believes that yoga is primarily about aligning more deeply with the inner self and discovering more about the mind-body-spirit-breath connection. With her heart-centered guidance, she strives to help practitioners find inner peace, focus, greater well-being, and transformation.
Deborah has enjoyed incorporating yoga into her elementary classes with children in the past. She currently teaches at the Sanctuary of Sedona, which is a holistic treatment rehab center for addiction, and at the Cottonwood, AZ Hot Yoga studio. She also owns and operates her own Floating Yoga business and takes people out on inflatable paddleboards to practice yoga at the convergence of the Verde River and Oak Creek.
Geoffrey Taylor, EYT
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Cafe San Pasqual In Historic Santa Fe
Chimayó, New Mexico – Land of Healing
After the Spanish returned to the area in 1693, being forced out by the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, they regained control and opened up the region for a steady flow of Spanish and Mexican settlers. The new arrivals settled along the Santa Cruz River and Chimayó, which includes many neighborhoods called plazas or Placitas, each with its own name. And it is in one of these neighborhoods, El Potrero de Chimayó, that Don Bernardo Abeyta would discover for himself the healing earth.
After the Spanish returned to the area in 1693, being forced out by the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, they regained control and opened up the region for a steady flow of Spanish and Mexican settlers. The new arrivals settled along the Santa Cruz River and Chimayó, which includes many neighborhoods called plazas or Placitas, each with its own name. And it is in one of these neighborhoods, El Potrero de Chimayó, that Don Bernardo Abeyta would discover for himself the healing earth.
It’s believed that Abeyta was devoted to a pilgrimage site in Guatemala where the clay is said to have healing power. According to traditional popular legend, on Good Friday of 1810 Abeyta saw a light beam from one of the hills, and after investigating, found that the light was coming from the ground. After digging there with his bare hands, he found a Crucifix and associated it with Our Lord of Esquipulas, or El Cristo Negro de Esquipulas (the Black Christ of Esquipulas), a Guatemalan representation of the crucifixion associated with a Mayan sacred place of healing earth. http://holychimayo.us
There is a historical restaurant Rancho de Chimayo is near the El Santuario de Chimayo http://www.ranchodechimayo.com
There is a historical restaurant Rancho de Chimayo is near the El Santuario de Chimayo http://www.ranchodechimayo.com
Website Page under construction. Will be completed December 1 2018. Thanks for visiting!
Geoffrey Taylor, EYT
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Kim Scott received her Yoga Certificate for Teacher Training at Sedona Hot Yoga, Sedona AZ in March of
2020 and currently teaches Yoga Flow at the Sedona Hot Yoga, Cottonwood AZ location. Kim also holds a
Certificate from Bliss Body for Yin Yoga teacher training, completed in September 2021.
Kim is a former Executive Recruiter, starting her Digital Media focused search firm in Los Angeles and
specializing in the placement of Sales and Marketing talent nationwide. After moving to Arizona and
being inspired by the beauty of the area, she decided to leave the recruiting industry after 20 years and
pursue a more inspirational path. As a faithful yoga practitioner, Kim experienced a life changing bicycle
accident in 2019, leaving her with a fractured pelvis and unable to walk. After surgery, extensive physical
therapy and using a walker, Kim got back to the yoga studio with a cane, eventually regaining her
strength and inspiring her to become an instructor to share the healing power of Yoga with others.
2020 and currently teaches Yoga Flow at the Sedona Hot Yoga, Cottonwood AZ location. Kim also holds a
Certificate from Bliss Body for Yin Yoga teacher training, completed in September 2021.
Kim is a former Executive Recruiter, starting her Digital Media focused search firm in Los Angeles and
specializing in the placement of Sales and Marketing talent nationwide. After moving to Arizona and
being inspired by the beauty of the area, she decided to leave the recruiting industry after 20 years and
pursue a more inspirational path. As a faithful yoga practitioner, Kim experienced a life changing bicycle
accident in 2019, leaving her with a fractured pelvis and unable to walk. After surgery, extensive physical
therapy and using a walker, Kim got back to the yoga studio with a cane, eventually regaining her
strength and inspiring her to become an instructor to share the healing power of Yoga with others.
Alisha Witcomb, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki. This ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at the Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki. This ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at the Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Review from 2019 Yoga Retreat
Map of Rachel's Knoll
Past Events
Adriana Brettell ERYT Yin Yoga Certification, Hatha Yoga
Breath Work, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August 2019 I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Breath Work, Iyengar Yoga, Bikram Yoga and Ashtanga Yoga
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August 2019 I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Deborah Williams, EYT
Deborah discovered yoga in her early 20s and has been practicing and learning ever since, continuing to be amazed at the benefits she’s received and has seen in others. Over these many years, she has experienced numerous styles of yoga, including Hatha, Bikram, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Buti, Yoga Nidra, and Kundalini, and her teaching draws from these various sources.
Deborah had been a full-time elementary teacher at both Montessori and Waldorf Schools, with a yoga practice on the side as a means for health and wellness. Attending the hot yoga studios in Sedona and Cottonwood, she was grateful to have a regular practice. After many years, she shifted out of full-time elementary teaching, and around that same time, her local studio offered its first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. It became apparent that the moment had come to deepen her practice and prepare to become a yoga teacher.
Since the entirety of yoga is much more than simply the practice of the physical poses, she loves introducing the 8 limbs of yoga to others and includes pranayama (breathwork) and meditative practices in her classes. She welcomes all students, at all levels of experience, and offers modifications and props for comfort and ease. She believes that yoga is primarily about aligning more deeply with the inner self and discovering more about the mind-body-spirit-breath connection. With her heart-centered guidance, she strives to help practitioners find inner peace, focus, greater well-being, and transformation.
Deborah has enjoyed incorporating yoga into her elementary classes with children in the past. She currently teaches at the Sanctuary of Sedona, which is a holistic treatment rehab center for addiction, and at the Cottonwood, AZ Hot Yoga studio. She also owns and operates her own Floating Yoga business and takes people out on inflatable paddleboards to practice yoga at the convergence of the Verde River and Oak Creek.
Deborah discovered yoga in her early 20s and has been practicing and learning ever since, continuing to be amazed at the benefits she’s received and has seen in others. Over these many years, she has experienced numerous styles of yoga, including Hatha, Bikram, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga, Buti, Yoga Nidra, and Kundalini, and her teaching draws from these various sources.
Deborah had been a full-time elementary teacher at both Montessori and Waldorf Schools, with a yoga practice on the side as a means for health and wellness. Attending the hot yoga studios in Sedona and Cottonwood, she was grateful to have a regular practice. After many years, she shifted out of full-time elementary teaching, and around that same time, her local studio offered its first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification. It became apparent that the moment had come to deepen her practice and prepare to become a yoga teacher.
Since the entirety of yoga is much more than simply the practice of the physical poses, she loves introducing the 8 limbs of yoga to others and includes pranayama (breathwork) and meditative practices in her classes. She welcomes all students, at all levels of experience, and offers modifications and props for comfort and ease. She believes that yoga is primarily about aligning more deeply with the inner self and discovering more about the mind-body-spirit-breath connection. With her heart-centered guidance, she strives to help practitioners find inner peace, focus, greater well-being, and transformation.
Deborah has enjoyed incorporating yoga into her elementary classes with children in the past. She currently teaches at the Sanctuary of Sedona, which is a holistic treatment rehab center for addiction, and at the Cottonwood, AZ Hot Yoga studio. She also owns and operates her own Floating Yoga business and takes people out on inflatable paddleboards to practice yoga at the convergence of the Verde River and Oak Creek.
Kim Scott received her Yoga Certificate for Teacher Training at Sedona Hot Yoga, Sedona AZ in March of
2020 and currently teaches Yoga Flow at the Sedona Hot Yoga, Cottonwood AZ location. Kim also holds a
Certificate from Bliss Body for Yin Yoga teacher training, completed in September 2021.
Kim is a former Executive Recruiter, starting her Digital Media focused search firm in Los Angeles and
specializing in the placement of Sales and Marketing talent nationwide. After moving to Arizona and
being inspired by the beauty of the area, she decided to leave the recruiting industry after 20 years and
pursue a more inspirational path. As a faithful yoga practitioner, Kim experienced a life changing bicycle
accident in 2019, leaving her with a fractured pelvis and unable to walk. After surgery, extensive physical
therapy and using a walker, Kim got back to the yoga studio with a cane, eventually regaining her
strength and inspiring her to become an instructor to share the healing power of Yoga with others.
2020 and currently teaches Yoga Flow at the Sedona Hot Yoga, Cottonwood AZ location. Kim also holds a
Certificate from Bliss Body for Yin Yoga teacher training, completed in September 2021.
Kim is a former Executive Recruiter, starting her Digital Media focused search firm in Los Angeles and
specializing in the placement of Sales and Marketing talent nationwide. After moving to Arizona and
being inspired by the beauty of the area, she decided to leave the recruiting industry after 20 years and
pursue a more inspirational path. As a faithful yoga practitioner, Kim experienced a life changing bicycle
accident in 2019, leaving her with a fractured pelvis and unable to walk. After surgery, extensive physical
therapy and using a walker, Kim got back to the yoga studio with a cane, eventually regaining her
strength and inspiring her to become an instructor to share the healing power of Yoga with others.
2019 Yoga Retreat
Retreat cost $475
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Breakfast - Light Vegan Pastry with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
What's Included
Daily Meditation
Breakfast - Light Vegan Pastry with Herbal Tea
Morning Yin Yoga Class
Morning Vinyasa Class
Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowls
Daily Breakfast/Brunch 3 Days
Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks
Mountain Biking
Art Gallery Tour
What's not included (but available)
Accommodations
Horseback Riding
Massage
Dinner
Alisha Witcomb, LMT (Licensed Massage Therapist)
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki. This ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at the Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Alisha is an Arizona native who grew up in the Verde Valley and has lived in Flagstaff for 22 years. Alisha began her journey in the healing arts 20 years ago when she studied Reiki. This ultimately led her onto the path of becoming a Massage Therapist. She has worked as a licensed massage therapist for fifteen years. Alisha has her own practice in Flagstaff at Rio Massage and Wellness. Here she draws on her experience of working for seven years at the Flagstaff Medical Center doing massage therapy for patients with acute injuries and illness. She has also had thirteen years working with patients at Northern Arizona Cancer Center. Alisha gained more knowledge and experience by teaching Shiatsu for ASIS Massage School for several years. Her love of people inspires her to meet each client in a mindful and empathetic way. She believes in empowering each individual to find the tools that will work for them in their own process of healing. Her belief in the body’s ability to heal through the deep relaxation that massage provides is the essence of her practice. Her goal is to provide each client with intentional therapeutic touch, to promote health and well-being, while teaching stress reduction techniques and education on self-care. She specializes in Connective Tissue Therapy, Shiatsu, Cranial-Sacral, and reflexology. Her own self- care includes yoga, painting and enjoying the great outdoors with her family and dogs.
Itinerary Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
6:45 am-7:15 30 min morning meditation. We will meet at Aumbase.com Studio. 1225 W State Rte 89A Suite Sedona 86336
7: 20 - 7:40 AM Break We will provide Homemade Gluten-free Vegan Blueberry Scones/Muffins and Tea
7: 45 am- 9:00 AM Yin Yoga with Adriana playing Crystal Bowls
9:05 10:15 AM Integrated Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor
Geoffrey & Adriana will assist with adjustments and modifications so everyone can enjoy this flow no matter what level you are!!!
9:30 AM Short hike and meditation to Cathedral Rock. Snacks will be provided
Brunch/Lunch
11:30 am meet as a group for Brunch/Lunch at Chocolate Tree - delicious gourmet vegan cuisine Chocolatree.com
This meal will be included in the retreat (prices range from $15-20)
There is a menu included on their website
Our meal together will finish around 12:15- 12:30.
Free Time
Everyone may choose the activity of their choice. Here are some suggestions:
1. Mountain Biking Sedona has some of the best trails in the world. Bobby will ride along for several rides.
2. Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks Adriana will walk along for the vortex hiking.
3. Horseback Riding Meaghan McCue, a yogini and equine horse trainer / therapist has offered to take guests of the retreat on trail rides. This would be an extra cost, about $75 per hour sedonasacredrocks.com
4. Art Gallery Tours Dana Kjellgren, one of our yoga teachers who is active in the Art Community of Sedona will lead the tour. This is included in the cost of the retreat.
5. For those interested in Native American Culture and Archaeology, there two sites I can recommend; Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These are both National Monuments that celebrate the Pueblo culture of the Southwest.
6. Massage will be available (booked in advance) but not included in the cost of the retreat. One of our top choices is Nicole Wilson enterzennow@gmail.com 928-592-2395. Nicole charges $75 for an hour of luxurious massage and will come to your room.
7. Jerome is an old copper mining town that has many local artists and great shops and museums. azstateparks.com/jerome/
8. Page Springs has a lovely winery for those interested in wine tasting. Pagespringscellars.com
Our last day will be Friday May 3. We will meet at the entry gate to Rachel's Knoll at 8:30 am. (See Map Below)
Guests should car pool to site. Entry fee is included with cost of retreat.
We will begin with a short meditation 10 minutes
25 minuets of sound healing with Adriana and Dana
Professional photographer, Robert Clarke will be on hand to take group and individual photos. A download link will be sent to everyone. This is included in the cost of retreat.
Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra/Crystal Bowls
There will be one Restorative class on Thursday afternoon from 4pm -5:15 pm with Crystal Bowls. Restorative yoga is included in the package. If there is interest an additional restorative class will be added.
Dinner
Dinner will be on your own. However, guests may choose to dine together. We will provide a list of the best restaurants in Sedona with their website The restaurants provided offered Vegan, Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian cuisine.
Whole Foods is also an excellent choice if you want something causal to take in or out. Below are a few of our favorites:
Cucina Rustica http://www.cucinarustica.com
Elote http://www.elotecafe.com
PumpHouse Station www.pumphousestation.com
Paleo Brio Healthy Kitchen http://www.cafepaleobrio.com
Mariposa www.mariposasedona.com
Accommodations
Lodging can vary from camping, Air BB, modest priced and upscale hotels. Below are a few suggestions:
No matter where you stay you will have an amazing time in Sedona!!
Upscale Hotel
Amara Resort https://www.amararesort.com
El Portal www.elportalsedona.com
Los Abrigados https://www.diamondresortsandhotels.com
Moderately Priced Hotel
Sky Ranch Lodge www.skyranchlodge.com
Green Tree Inn https://www.greentreeinn.com
AirB&B
Suite w/kitchette https://abnb.me/FvuQLn0ZvS
The Pie House https://abnb.me/PXJsJPSCmS
Eat, Pray, Love Guest Suite https://abnb.me/CcdyxDxCmS
2 bedroom house in Sedona https://www.kdprimevacationrentals.com
Campsites
Link to Campgrounds http://www.sedona.net/camping Tent camping, RV or Trailers
Healthy Quick Food
The Local Juicery https://www.localjuicery.com "Love Your Body Feed Your Soul"
Retreat Payment
Retreat is limited to 15.
Retreat cost $475
Deposit by March 20th 2019. Balance is due 21 days before retreat (April 8th 2019)
Sorry, no refunds after April 8th. Credit can be applied to next retreat.
For payment please contact Adriana at Adrianahike@gmail.com
Checks or PayPal accepted (PayPal Adrienne Ruane)
6:45 am-7:15 30 min morning meditation. We will meet at Aumbase.com Studio. 1225 W State Rte 89A Suite Sedona 86336
7: 20 - 7:40 AM Break We will provide Homemade Gluten-free Vegan Blueberry Scones/Muffins and Tea
7: 45 am- 9:00 AM Yin Yoga with Adriana playing Crystal Bowls
9:05 10:15 AM Integrated Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor
Geoffrey & Adriana will assist with adjustments and modifications so everyone can enjoy this flow no matter what level you are!!!
9:30 AM Short hike and meditation to Cathedral Rock. Snacks will be provided
Brunch/Lunch
11:30 am meet as a group for Brunch/Lunch at Chocolate Tree - delicious gourmet vegan cuisine Chocolatree.com
This meal will be included in the retreat (prices range from $15-20)
There is a menu included on their website
Our meal together will finish around 12:15- 12:30.
Free Time
Everyone may choose the activity of their choice. Here are some suggestions:
1. Mountain Biking Sedona has some of the best trails in the world. Bobby will ride along for several rides.
2. Vortex Hiking in the Red Rocks Adriana will walk along for the vortex hiking.
3. Horseback Riding Meaghan McCue, a yogini and equine horse trainer / therapist has offered to take guests of the retreat on trail rides. This would be an extra cost, about $75 per hour sedonasacredrocks.com
4. Art Gallery Tours Dana Kjellgren, one of our yoga teachers who is active in the Art Community of Sedona will lead the tour. This is included in the cost of the retreat.
5. For those interested in Native American Culture and Archaeology, there two sites I can recommend; Montezuma Castle and Tuzigoot. These are both National Monuments that celebrate the Pueblo culture of the Southwest.
6. Massage will be available (booked in advance) but not included in the cost of the retreat. One of our top choices is Nicole Wilson enterzennow@gmail.com 928-592-2395. Nicole charges $75 for an hour of luxurious massage and will come to your room.
7. Jerome is an old copper mining town that has many local artists and great shops and museums. azstateparks.com/jerome/
8. Page Springs has a lovely winery for those interested in wine tasting. Pagespringscellars.com
Our last day will be Friday May 3. We will meet at the entry gate to Rachel's Knoll at 8:30 am. (See Map Below)
Guests should car pool to site. Entry fee is included with cost of retreat.
We will begin with a short meditation 10 minutes
25 minuets of sound healing with Adriana and Dana
Professional photographer, Robert Clarke will be on hand to take group and individual photos. A download link will be sent to everyone. This is included in the cost of retreat.
Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra/Crystal Bowls
There will be one Restorative class on Thursday afternoon from 4pm -5:15 pm with Crystal Bowls. Restorative yoga is included in the package. If there is interest an additional restorative class will be added.
Dinner
Dinner will be on your own. However, guests may choose to dine together. We will provide a list of the best restaurants in Sedona with their website The restaurants provided offered Vegan, Vegetarian/ Non-Vegetarian cuisine.
Whole Foods is also an excellent choice if you want something causal to take in or out. Below are a few of our favorites:
Cucina Rustica http://www.cucinarustica.com
Elote http://www.elotecafe.com
PumpHouse Station www.pumphousestation.com
Paleo Brio Healthy Kitchen http://www.cafepaleobrio.com
Mariposa www.mariposasedona.com
Accommodations
Lodging can vary from camping, Air BB, modest priced and upscale hotels. Below are a few suggestions:
No matter where you stay you will have an amazing time in Sedona!!
Upscale Hotel
Amara Resort https://www.amararesort.com
El Portal www.elportalsedona.com
Los Abrigados https://www.diamondresortsandhotels.com
Moderately Priced Hotel
Sky Ranch Lodge www.skyranchlodge.com
Green Tree Inn https://www.greentreeinn.com
AirB&B
Suite w/kitchette https://abnb.me/FvuQLn0ZvS
The Pie House https://abnb.me/PXJsJPSCmS
Eat, Pray, Love Guest Suite https://abnb.me/CcdyxDxCmS
2 bedroom house in Sedona https://www.kdprimevacationrentals.com
Campsites
Link to Campgrounds http://www.sedona.net/camping Tent camping, RV or Trailers
Healthy Quick Food
The Local Juicery https://www.localjuicery.com "Love Your Body Feed Your Soul"
Retreat Payment
Retreat is limited to 15.
Retreat cost $475
Deposit by March 20th 2019. Balance is due 21 days before retreat (April 8th 2019)
Sorry, no refunds after April 8th. Credit can be applied to next retreat.
For payment please contact Adriana at Adrianahike@gmail.com
Checks or PayPal accepted (PayPal Adrienne Ruane)
Massage
If a great massage is what you are looking for we suggest Nicole Wilson. Nicole began studying yoga philosophy as a teenager and at age 18 became a Certified Yoga Instructor through the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. She graduated from the Arizona School of Integrative Studies in 1999 and later went through their Massage Teacher Training program. She also has studied Reiki and various styles of martial arts and dance.
Nicole's passion is sharing techniques that cultivate inner peace and self-love. She currently works as a Licenced Massage Therapist and a Certified McLean Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor in Sedona, Arizona. Her therapeutic massages incorporate a blend of modalities from Deep Tissue to Cranial Sacral. Each session is tailored to the individual's needs and her gentle approach is restorative and nurturing. She charges $75 for an hour's massage. She will come to your hotel with massage table and linens. Contact Nicole directly for an appointment. Nicole Wilson enterzennow@gmail.com 928-592-2395
If a great massage is what you are looking for we suggest Nicole Wilson. Nicole began studying yoga philosophy as a teenager and at age 18 became a Certified Yoga Instructor through the Sivananda Yoga Ashram. She graduated from the Arizona School of Integrative Studies in 1999 and later went through their Massage Teacher Training program. She also has studied Reiki and various styles of martial arts and dance.
Nicole's passion is sharing techniques that cultivate inner peace and self-love. She currently works as a Licenced Massage Therapist and a Certified McLean Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor in Sedona, Arizona. Her therapeutic massages incorporate a blend of modalities from Deep Tissue to Cranial Sacral. Each session is tailored to the individual's needs and her gentle approach is restorative and nurturing. She charges $75 for an hour's massage. She will come to your hotel with massage table and linens. Contact Nicole directly for an appointment. Nicole Wilson enterzennow@gmail.com 928-592-2395
For those interested in visiting a Buddhist temple the Zen Center in Santa Fe is an excellent choice. Every Saturday & Sunday at 9 am the center is open to the public for meditation. Here is the website https://www.upaya.org/
You can call them or you can look online and see their schedule of all their activities.
If you have further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Namaste
Adriana
Santa Fe Mountains Yoga Retreat. October 2022
Namaste
Adriana
Santa Fe Mountains Yoga Retreat. October 2022
Past Yoga Retreats
Oak Creek Canyon Yoga Retreat 2021
Greetings from Sedona!!
We have a truly amazing Sedona Retreat planned for Spring 2021
Sedona Yoga Retreat 2021 will be in the lovely Oak Creek Canyon for 3 nights and 4 days. The dates begin Monday, April 26 at 12:30pm and ends Thursday April 29th at 2:00 pm.
We have reserved a very private and secluded location in nature called Orchard Canyon Resort. The property is located in the forest along Oak Creek surrounded by trails and stunning views of the red rocks. We will stay in cozy comfortable cabins among 100 year old fruit orchards.
Retuning from last year's retreat will be master yoga teacher Geoffrey Taylor. I am also introducing Valerie Sanjali who is a nationally recognized traditional and devotional music performing artist. Valerie will be leading Shamanic breath work and Vedic chanting with sound healing. In addition we are also offering a Mala beading class taught by Dawn Walter.
Yes, you can bring your dog! Dogs are welcome at our yoga retreat. Orchard Canyon Resort charges $50 for all three nights for your dog.
This years yoga retreat is based on double occupancy per cabin. Cabins are designed to sleep up to 2 people. You will choose your cabin or if you prefer, I will. A non refundable deposit of $325 will be due by December 30, 2020. In the event of a verified medical emergency your cabin deposit will be returned. The final balance for your cabin will be due upon checkout.
The retreat will include all yoga classes and activities plus lodging for 3 nights, full hearty breakfasts, afternoon tea and 4 course gourmet meals. You will have an options for vegan, vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Retreat Cost:
The cost of the retreat per couple is $900 ($450 per individual) and includes everything offered for the retreat including all classes and activities. Total cost will be $900 per couple or $450 per individual plus the cost of your cabin.
Retreat deposit of $450 per couple ($225 per person) is due January 30, 2021. $150 of your deposit is non refundable. This covers administration and staff costs.
Balance for the retreat is due March 15th, 2021.
Cabin Fee:
Cabin fee is $325 per night plus tax and gratuity and all meals are included! A non refundable deposit of $325 will be due by December 30, 2020. In the event of a verified medical emergency your cabin deposit will be returned. The final balance for your cabin will be due upon checkout. For more detailed info see Retreat Fee and Description below.
This is a true getaway where time stands still, cares fall away and the real world is left far behind.
A time to unwind and reconnect to body, mind and spirit.
May Light and Love Enter Your Life Daily
Adriana
We have a truly amazing Sedona Retreat planned for Spring 2021
Sedona Yoga Retreat 2021 will be in the lovely Oak Creek Canyon for 3 nights and 4 days. The dates begin Monday, April 26 at 12:30pm and ends Thursday April 29th at 2:00 pm.
We have reserved a very private and secluded location in nature called Orchard Canyon Resort. The property is located in the forest along Oak Creek surrounded by trails and stunning views of the red rocks. We will stay in cozy comfortable cabins among 100 year old fruit orchards.
Retuning from last year's retreat will be master yoga teacher Geoffrey Taylor. I am also introducing Valerie Sanjali who is a nationally recognized traditional and devotional music performing artist. Valerie will be leading Shamanic breath work and Vedic chanting with sound healing. In addition we are also offering a Mala beading class taught by Dawn Walter.
Yes, you can bring your dog! Dogs are welcome at our yoga retreat. Orchard Canyon Resort charges $50 for all three nights for your dog.
This years yoga retreat is based on double occupancy per cabin. Cabins are designed to sleep up to 2 people. You will choose your cabin or if you prefer, I will. A non refundable deposit of $325 will be due by December 30, 2020. In the event of a verified medical emergency your cabin deposit will be returned. The final balance for your cabin will be due upon checkout.
The retreat will include all yoga classes and activities plus lodging for 3 nights, full hearty breakfasts, afternoon tea and 4 course gourmet meals. You will have an options for vegan, vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Retreat Cost:
The cost of the retreat per couple is $900 ($450 per individual) and includes everything offered for the retreat including all classes and activities. Total cost will be $900 per couple or $450 per individual plus the cost of your cabin.
Retreat deposit of $450 per couple ($225 per person) is due January 30, 2021. $150 of your deposit is non refundable. This covers administration and staff costs.
Balance for the retreat is due March 15th, 2021.
Cabin Fee:
Cabin fee is $325 per night plus tax and gratuity and all meals are included! A non refundable deposit of $325 will be due by December 30, 2020. In the event of a verified medical emergency your cabin deposit will be returned. The final balance for your cabin will be due upon checkout. For more detailed info see Retreat Fee and Description below.
This is a true getaway where time stands still, cares fall away and the real world is left far behind.
A time to unwind and reconnect to body, mind and spirit.
May Light and Love Enter Your Life Daily
Adriana
Yoga Retreat 2021 Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek
Sedona, Arizona
Sedona, Arizona
Oak Creek Canyon Yoga Retreat
April 26 through April 29th 2021
Retreat Fee and Description
This year’s yoga retreat is presented at the enchanting Orchard Canyon Resort in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona.
Retreat package includes:
Lodging and meals for 3 nights and 3 days
A hearty cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
Afternoon tea
An elegant 4 course gourmet dinner every evening. Options for vegan, vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Yoga classes each day include Vinyassa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor, Yin Yoga and Fascia Stretching & Strengthening with Adriana Brettell. Music with sound healing and Vedic chanting will be presented by Valerie Sanjali. A Mala beading class will be taught by Dawn Walter. For those interested we will be including a supplies list. Those who participate in this class can choose and design their own custom Mala beads.
Outdoor Activities include hiking with Adriana, star gazing and swimming in beautiful Oak Creek.
Retreat cost is $900 per couple which includes all yoga classes and activities.
Lodging cost is $325 per night per couple plus tax and gratuity. All meals are included.
For more info on cabins, meals etc. click the enjoyorchardcanyon.com website.
A deposit of $325 by December 30, 2020 will reserve your stay.
Remaining balance for you cabin is due upon cabin checkout.
A deposit of $450 per couple ($225 per person) is due January 30th, 2021
Remaining balance for the retreat is due March 15th 2021.
Note: Alcohol with dinner is available but not included in retreat cost.
Note: We were able to secure a discount on lodging and meals for the retreat. This reduction in cost has been passed on to our guests.
April 26 through April 29th 2021
Retreat Fee and Description
This year’s yoga retreat is presented at the enchanting Orchard Canyon Resort in beautiful Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona.
Retreat package includes:
Lodging and meals for 3 nights and 3 days
A hearty cooked-to-order breakfast each morning
Afternoon tea
An elegant 4 course gourmet dinner every evening. Options for vegan, vegetarian, fish, chicken or meat of your choice.
Yoga classes each day include Vinyassa Flow with Geoffrey Taylor, Yin Yoga and Fascia Stretching & Strengthening with Adriana Brettell. Music with sound healing and Vedic chanting will be presented by Valerie Sanjali. A Mala beading class will be taught by Dawn Walter. For those interested we will be including a supplies list. Those who participate in this class can choose and design their own custom Mala beads.
Outdoor Activities include hiking with Adriana, star gazing and swimming in beautiful Oak Creek.
Retreat cost is $900 per couple which includes all yoga classes and activities.
Lodging cost is $325 per night per couple plus tax and gratuity. All meals are included.
For more info on cabins, meals etc. click the enjoyorchardcanyon.com website.
A deposit of $325 by December 30, 2020 will reserve your stay.
Remaining balance for you cabin is due upon cabin checkout.
A deposit of $450 per couple ($225 per person) is due January 30th, 2021
Remaining balance for the retreat is due March 15th 2021.
Note: Alcohol with dinner is available but not included in retreat cost.
Note: We were able to secure a discount on lodging and meals for the retreat. This reduction in cost has been passed on to our guests.
Class Descriptions
Going Deep with Yin Yoga.
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Generally most students can do Yin. Different levels of the poses are used during the sessions. Props are an important part of the Yin practice. Therefore we use blankets, bolsters, blocks, sand bags, and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to gravity in long held poses. This is the magic ingredient, holding the pose for 3- 5 minuets.
Yin yoga involves the Parasympathetic nervous system which restores body to a state of calmness. By doing this the fascia tissues have an opportunity to lengthen as space is created with the breath and the pose. After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a deep tissue message. Yin yoga can also help the student find deeper expressions in the Vinyasa -flow practice.
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening
Fascia stretching and strengthening focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints so that the body can maintain its structural integrity and flexibility, eliminating joint pain and dysfunction. In this class we learn how to maintain openness in the joints and the differences between muscle stretching and fascial stretching. What is the role of fascia in the body-structure and it's functions. This is a class everyone will benefit from!
This FSAS class was developed and created by Layna Cirelli
Yin Yoga has it’s roots as part of the original Hatha Yoga tradition. Yin combines the influences of Indian Yoga with Chinese Daoist Yoga to improve our health on many levels.
Most forms of yoga today are dynamic, active practices designed to work only half of our body, the muscular half. Yin allows us to work the other half, the deeper tissues of our muscles, ligaments, joints and our bones. Yin mobilizes and strengthens the joints, facia and connective tissue. The emphasis is on long-held poses.
Generally most students can do Yin. Different levels of the poses are used during the sessions. Props are an important part of the Yin practice. Therefore we use blankets, bolsters, blocks, sand bags, and straps. Props help the practitioner surrender to gravity in long held poses. This is the magic ingredient, holding the pose for 3- 5 minuets.
Yin yoga involves the Parasympathetic nervous system which restores body to a state of calmness. By doing this the fascia tissues have an opportunity to lengthen as space is created with the breath and the pose. After a Yin practice the body feels deeply relaxed as if the practitioner just experienced a deep tissue message. Yin yoga can also help the student find deeper expressions in the Vinyasa -flow practice.
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening
Fascia stretching and strengthening focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints so that the body can maintain its structural integrity and flexibility, eliminating joint pain and dysfunction. In this class we learn how to maintain openness in the joints and the differences between muscle stretching and fascial stretching. What is the role of fascia in the body-structure and it's functions. This is a class everyone will benefit from!
This FSAS class was developed and created by Layna Cirelli
Vinyasa Flow
Integral Yoga, exercise science and evolutionary biomechanics, Integral Theory and philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Tantric science, and neuroendocrinology as these topics relate to the beautiful practice of Vinyasa Yoga, with particular regard to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The overall effect is to help students build their own liberating practice unique to their own path and progress and to keep practicing as life unfolds.
Integral Yoga, exercise science and evolutionary biomechanics, Integral Theory and philosophy, the Yoga Sutras, Tantric science, and neuroendocrinology as these topics relate to the beautiful practice of Vinyasa Yoga, with particular regard to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. The overall effect is to help students build their own liberating practice unique to their own path and progress and to keep practicing as life unfolds.
Sanjali Sound Alchemy Journey
Sanjali’s newest offering takes you on a journey of sound and vibration using voice, crystal & Tibetan bowls, flute, gongs, chimes, drums, a looping pedal and so much more! Mantras and meditations are also featured in this transcendent experience. Be prepared to be taken away and reconnected to higher states of consciousness and bliss.
Sanjali’s newest offering takes you on a journey of sound and vibration using voice, crystal & Tibetan bowls, flute, gongs, chimes, drums, a looping pedal and so much more! Mantras and meditations are also featured in this transcendent experience. Be prepared to be taken away and reconnected to higher states of consciousness and bliss.
Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
Vibrational sound healing can be traced back from present day trends to many ancient civilizations including India, Africa, Europe, and the Orient. Everything in our Universe is made purely of vibrations. The human body and the entire earth are made up of energy, vibrating at different frequencies. When out of rhythm, disease and disharmony result. Therefore vibrational sound healing addresses these imbalances or blockages of the energy channels. Ancient religions and modern sciences agree that our Reality is an ocean of living energy, and that all matter (such as a human being) is simply interpenetrating waves of energy which have crystallized into form and structure. Crystal Bowls work directly with universal energy and channel it into the body to enliven our entire being.
Vibrational sound healing can be traced back from present day trends to many ancient civilizations including India, Africa, Europe, and the Orient. Everything in our Universe is made purely of vibrations. The human body and the entire earth are made up of energy, vibrating at different frequencies. When out of rhythm, disease and disharmony result. Therefore vibrational sound healing addresses these imbalances or blockages of the energy channels. Ancient religions and modern sciences agree that our Reality is an ocean of living energy, and that all matter (such as a human being) is simply interpenetrating waves of energy which have crystallized into form and structure. Crystal Bowls work directly with universal energy and channel it into the body to enliven our entire being.
Mala Bead Creation with Dawn Walter
Dawn will be leading a Mala Bead design and creation class using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. Dawn is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Dawn will be leading a Mala Bead design and creation class using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. Dawn is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
Meet our teachers
Adriana Brettell ERYT Yin Yoga Certification
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August of this year I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Art of Sequencing/ Hands-On Adjustments Certification
Fascial Stretching and Strengthening Certification
Yoga has been a life- long journey for me. I was first introduced to yoga in 1967 while living in Laguna Beach, CA. After reading Autobiography of a Yogi, I was inspired to practice yoga and meditation. The asanas provided Moksha (liberation) of the mind, compassion to the soul and health for the body. I have over a thousand hours of teaching experience. I received my certification to teach Yin Yoga in 2014 with Bernie Clark, world renown educator/author. Rached Malouff, my teacher in Hatha Yoga refined my teaching skills. His legacy lives in the heart of all his students. I was also fortunate enough to take Ashtanga Yoga classes with Tim Miller, a master teacher, who was true inspiration! Additionally, I am guided by the teaching’s of BKS Iyengar which are my absolute favorite. I continue to study the Iyengar method of yoga, I feel that I will be a student for life!
This year has been very enriching and I am so thankful I was able to take two excellent trainings. The first training with Tias Little has provided me with a new level of teaching awareness. How exciting to explore with Tias the detailed nature of anatomy, physiology and neuroscience in relation to the ancient wisdom of yoga, the chakras, and the nadis! His instruction on the “Art of Sequencing” explored how to acquire balance/ alignment as we build our practice from the ground up. The second part of my training with Tias focussed on “Hands-On Adjustment". In this segment we learned the subtle art of “body reading” going beyond the physical through touch, feeling the subtle nuances and awareness of each individual's yoga practice. I am so grateful the universe led me to this knowledge!
In August of this year I took a training that will forever change how I move my physical body. Known as Fascial Stretching and Strengthening, the process focuses on creating and maintaining space within the joints. My teacher, Layna Cirelli is a certified KMI Structural Integration and Movement Educator. I received Level 1 training in kinesiology, physiology, connective tissue therapy and movement education.
The teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh gives the wisdom "To live spiritually is to live in the present." I bring this thought to class when I teach yoga. I find that it helps my students focus on the breath, alignment and posture. Yoga can provide insight to all of us. My favorite cue is to cultivate Sukha (happiness, comfortable) and Sthira (calm, steady) in asanas. Listening to the body and your inner self will ensure a safe and fulfilling practice. Teaching and practicing Yoga is my ultimate love. To share with others brings me compassion and peace.
Geoffrey Taylor, EYT
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Geoffrey Taylor is a yogi from Flagstaff, Arizona who started practicing Ashtanga Vinyasa in 1995 and began leading public classes in 1998. In 2005 he started using Integral Vinyasa as the title to his classes as a general reference to a multidisciplinary flow yoga class. This practice is based on synthesizing the various forms of Vinyasa: Ashtanga as a template and integration of various forms of flow, yoga, Iyengar, power yoga, Jivamukti, Anusara, etc. He has also been training teachers since 2005 and started the Northern Arizona Yoga Center in 2006. Geoffrey seeks to encourage and inspire all levels of interested practitioners. OmShanti
Valerie Sanjali Irons
Valerie is an artist, sound alchemist, breathwork practitioner and kirtan wallah practicing in Sedona, AZ since 2014. She is immersed in the world of sacred sound and offers private sessions - “Soundwave Journeys” - using her Soundwave Bed™, as well as group sound healing journeys. Additionally, she incorporates sound healing in the Shamanic Breathwork sessions that she facilitates. She released her first kirtan cd, Devarpana “An Offering To the Gods” in November of 2016. She continues to paint and sculpt, as well as teach “Sacred Creativity” workshops. She is dedicated to divine healing through the arts. Inspired by divine love, she is deeply grateful.
Valerie is an artist, sound alchemist, breathwork practitioner and kirtan wallah practicing in Sedona, AZ since 2014. She is immersed in the world of sacred sound and offers private sessions - “Soundwave Journeys” - using her Soundwave Bed™, as well as group sound healing journeys. Additionally, she incorporates sound healing in the Shamanic Breathwork sessions that she facilitates. She released her first kirtan cd, Devarpana “An Offering To the Gods” in November of 2016. She continues to paint and sculpt, as well as teach “Sacred Creativity” workshops. She is dedicated to divine healing through the arts. Inspired by divine love, she is deeply grateful.
Horseback Riding at M Diamond Ranch
Dawn Walter
Dawn is a writer turned yoga teacher/mala designer. Dawn was inspired by her yoga teachers in the New York Metropolitan area (where she is from originally), has also studied with yoga and breath work practitioners at Sedona Hot Yoga in Arizona (where she now resides), completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as numerous online classes and certifications in Trauma Conscious Yoga, meditation, and breath-work. Most recently, Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
COVID 19 PROTOCOLS YOGA RETREAT APRIL 26-29 2019
Dawn is very knowledgeable and kind and ready for your questions.
Here is the list If you would like to purchase your own supplies.
08 8mm beads
#8 bead cord (2)
1 decorative "guru" bead
1 tassel
Round nose or needle nose pliers
Nippers/string cutter
Bead stopper
Most, if not all supplies can be found on Amazon or at a bead store. You will bring the above supplies to the retreat. Dawn can make a kit for $55-$75 depending on the type of beads you want. She will place an order ahead of time, and you can create your custom kit including tools and supplies. She will need to place the order for the kits by February 20th . Please contact her and let her know if you want to place an order for a kit.
This is Dawn's email:
dawn@yogaretreatsofsedona.com
Dawn is a writer turned yoga teacher/mala designer. Dawn was inspired by her yoga teachers in the New York Metropolitan area (where she is from originally), has also studied with yoga and breath work practitioners at Sedona Hot Yoga in Arizona (where she now resides), completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training, as well as numerous online classes and certifications in Trauma Conscious Yoga, meditation, and breath-work. Most recently, Dawn has added mala design to her skill set, using the traditional 108 beads, individually hand knotted, and infused with essential oils and lots of prayers. She is inspired to share the gift of mala creation with others and provides training to individuals and groups in the Sedona area.
COVID 19 PROTOCOLS YOGA RETREAT APRIL 26-29 2019
Dawn is very knowledgeable and kind and ready for your questions.
Here is the list If you would like to purchase your own supplies.
08 8mm beads
#8 bead cord (2)
1 decorative "guru" bead
1 tassel
Round nose or needle nose pliers
Nippers/string cutter
Bead stopper
Most, if not all supplies can be found on Amazon or at a bead store. You will bring the above supplies to the retreat. Dawn can make a kit for $55-$75 depending on the type of beads you want. She will place an order ahead of time, and you can create your custom kit including tools and supplies. She will need to place the order for the kits by February 20th . Please contact her and let her know if you want to place an order for a kit.
This is Dawn's email:
dawn@yogaretreatsofsedona.com
Retreat Schedule April 26-29 2021
Monday April 26
11 am -1:30 pm
Meet at the Gazebo Greeting
Short Meditation 15 minutes
Yin Yoga 50 minutes
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor 75 minutes Shavansa with Crystal Bowls and Drums
Check into Cabins 3 pm (we may be able to check in at 2pm) Appetizers 3:30 pm
Walking Meditation 4pm meet at Cabin Nora
Dinner 6:30 pm
Tuesday April 27
7:30- 8:15 am Meditation Journaling
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30- 10:30 Meet at the Gazebo for Fasica Stretching and Strenghen 10:45- 12:pm Vinyasa Flow with Adriana
1:pm -2:30 pm Concert with Sanjali Massage Schedules 3pm-6 pm Appertizers 3:30 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
After dinner walk/stargazing
Wednesday April 28
Chai Tea Demo 7:45-8:30
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30-11 am Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor
11:30 am -1:15 pm Mala Bead Class
2:pm-4:pm Hiking in Oak Canyon
Massage available 2pm-5:30pm (You can shorten your hike) Appertizers 3:30
5pm-6 pm Conscious Breath Work/ at the Gazebo
with a few Restorative poses
Dinner 6:30 pm
Thusday April 29
Meditation & Journaling at the fireplace 7:30-8:15 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yasa 9:30-11 am with Adriana
Class will be a combination of Yin Yoga with a Gentle Vinyasa Flow Check out time Noon
12:30 Meet at Gazebo for Group Pictures and Farewells
Monday April 26
11 am -1:30 pm
Meet at the Gazebo Greeting
Short Meditation 15 minutes
Yin Yoga 50 minutes
Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor 75 minutes Shavansa with Crystal Bowls and Drums
Check into Cabins 3 pm (we may be able to check in at 2pm) Appetizers 3:30 pm
Walking Meditation 4pm meet at Cabin Nora
Dinner 6:30 pm
Tuesday April 27
7:30- 8:15 am Meditation Journaling
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30- 10:30 Meet at the Gazebo for Fasica Stretching and Strenghen 10:45- 12:pm Vinyasa Flow with Adriana
1:pm -2:30 pm Concert with Sanjali Massage Schedules 3pm-6 pm Appertizers 3:30 pm
Dinner 6:30pm
After dinner walk/stargazing
Wednesday April 28
Chai Tea Demo 7:45-8:30
8:30 am Breakfast
9:30-11 am Vinyasa Flow with Geoffery Taylor
11:30 am -1:15 pm Mala Bead Class
2:pm-4:pm Hiking in Oak Canyon
Massage available 2pm-5:30pm (You can shorten your hike) Appertizers 3:30
5pm-6 pm Conscious Breath Work/ at the Gazebo
with a few Restorative poses
Dinner 6:30 pm
Thusday April 29
Meditation & Journaling at the fireplace 7:30-8:15 am
Breakfast 8:30 am
Yin Yasa 9:30-11 am with Adriana
Class will be a combination of Yin Yoga with a Gentle Vinyasa Flow Check out time Noon
12:30 Meet at Gazebo for Group Pictures and Farewells
COVID 19 PROTOCOLS YOGA RETREAT APRIL 26-29 2021
We will do everything possible to insure the safety of our guests. We have outlined a protocol:
1. 6 feet minimum between guests and teacher on or off the mat.
2. Outdoor open air locations for all yoga classes and activities. Breakfast will be delivered to your cabin each morning.
3. A 4 course meal will be served at a lovely location in the apple orchards or on the lawn adjacent to a pine forest.
4. You may also choose to eat in your cabin. (The main dinning hall may be reopened. That would be determined by the resort.
However you would still have the option to dine outside or in your cabin)
5. All yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and straps and any other props will be
pre-sanitized and placed in protective a plastic bag with name tags for
each individual guest.
6. Orchard Canyon Resort has CDC guidelines in place. Each cabin is .
thoroughly sanitized upon arrival of guests.
Website enjoyorchardcanyon.com
7. 2020 June Yoga Retreat went smoothly and everyone felt safe. We
are implementing the same safety precautions.
8. We encourage all guests to wear a mask and social distance.
We also encourage all participants to be tested for Covid-19,
also to not attend if you have any signs of being sick.
We will do everything possible to insure the safety of our guests. We have outlined a protocol:
1. 6 feet minimum between guests and teacher on or off the mat.
2. Outdoor open air locations for all yoga classes and activities. Breakfast will be delivered to your cabin each morning.
3. A 4 course meal will be served at a lovely location in the apple orchards or on the lawn adjacent to a pine forest.
4. You may also choose to eat in your cabin. (The main dinning hall may be reopened. That would be determined by the resort.
However you would still have the option to dine outside or in your cabin)
5. All yoga mats, blocks, bolsters and straps and any other props will be
pre-sanitized and placed in protective a plastic bag with name tags for
each individual guest.
6. Orchard Canyon Resort has CDC guidelines in place. Each cabin is .
thoroughly sanitized upon arrival of guests.
Website enjoyorchardcanyon.com
7. 2020 June Yoga Retreat went smoothly and everyone felt safe. We
are implementing the same safety precautions.
8. We encourage all guests to wear a mask and social distance.
We also encourage all participants to be tested for Covid-19,
also to not attend if you have any signs of being sick.
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your reservation for the Yoga Retreat
and recieve your deposit of $225. This must be done prior to
30 days of the Yoga Retreat. After March 25 there are no refunds.
If you contract Covid 19 you will receive $350 back.
You will need validation with a licence MD.
If you have further questions or concern please contact me.
You may cancel your reservation for the Yoga Retreat
and recieve your deposit of $225. This must be done prior to
30 days of the Yoga Retreat. After March 25 there are no refunds.
If you contract Covid 19 you will receive $350 back.
You will need validation with a licence MD.
If you have further questions or concern please contact me.
Below is a Slide Show of last year's retreat in Oak Creek Canyon.
Orchard Canyon June 2020 - Kick back and enjoy!!
Orchard Canyon June 2020 - Kick back and enjoy!!
2019 Yoga Retreat Slide show and Itinerary
Testamonial
I loved the retreat in Sedona by Adriana. It was a wonderful experience with so many great classes. I wanted to attend the retreat to deepen my own practice as well as to enjoy a relaxing experience. This retreat didn’t disappoint. The morning meditation reminded me of the importance of doing a daily meditation and it was a perfect way to start each morning.
After meditation, we had a short break before the Yin Yoga class, which was wonderful in itself. Adriana is so knowledgeable about the Yin poses and I have begun to really deepen my understanding of the value of Yin and how it can restore even the most tired bodies. We also had the opportunity to participate in some amazing hikes with Adriana, which is always so relaxing and enjoyable in Sedona. Then there was the Vinyasa with Geoffrey and the restorative with Dana along with the sound healing...WOW! They were amazing additions to this retreat! On our last day, the morning meditation outside surrounded by the Sedona red rock views along with the beautiful sound healing (crystal bowls, gong, chimes, flute by Adriana and Dana) was such a serene and peaceful experience that it’s difficult to put into words. All in all, I would highly recommend this retreat in the future for anyone who is interested in deepening their practice or just wanting to experience an opportunity to rejuvenate themselves. This was the first one ever offered by Adriana and it was wonderful so I expect they will only get better from here.
I also want to say a big thank you to Bobby for all the pictures he captured during our retreat. I am especially excited to see the individual ones he took during and after our outdoor meditation on the last morning, but from seeing all his other work I’m sure they will be superb. Thank you to Bobby for sharing his talent with us during this retreat!
I look forward to future retreats with Adriana!!!
Namaste,
Cathy Coiteux
Sedona AZ
After meditation, we had a short break before the Yin Yoga class, which was wonderful in itself. Adriana is so knowledgeable about the Yin poses and I have begun to really deepen my understanding of the value of Yin and how it can restore even the most tired bodies. We also had the opportunity to participate in some amazing hikes with Adriana, which is always so relaxing and enjoyable in Sedona. Then there was the Vinyasa with Geoffrey and the restorative with Dana along with the sound healing...WOW! They were amazing additions to this retreat! On our last day, the morning meditation outside surrounded by the Sedona red rock views along with the beautiful sound healing (crystal bowls, gong, chimes, flute by Adriana and Dana) was such a serene and peaceful experience that it’s difficult to put into words. All in all, I would highly recommend this retreat in the future for anyone who is interested in deepening their practice or just wanting to experience an opportunity to rejuvenate themselves. This was the first one ever offered by Adriana and it was wonderful so I expect they will only get better from here.
I also want to say a big thank you to Bobby for all the pictures he captured during our retreat. I am especially excited to see the individual ones he took during and after our outdoor meditation on the last morning, but from seeing all his other work I’m sure they will be superb. Thank you to Bobby for sharing his talent with us during this retreat!
I look forward to future retreats with Adriana!!!
Namaste,
Cathy Coiteux
Sedona AZ
...Join us for this very special Yoga Spiritual Retreat in the Red Rocks of Sedona
3 Days and 4 nights April 30th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
3 Days and 4 nights April 30th to May 3rd 2019
Yoga, Meditation, Gourmet Vegan Cuisine, Massage, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking and more
Activities in and around Sedona
There are many great activities to plug into in and around the Sedona area, many of them free or for a small fee. We have included some of them in our retreat program such as a gallery tour, guided vortex hikes and mountain bike adventures while others you can do on your own. Here are a few activities we think are worth exploring.
There are many great activities to plug into in and around the Sedona area, many of them free or for a small fee. We have included some of them in our retreat program such as a gallery tour, guided vortex hikes and mountain bike adventures while others you can do on your own. Here are a few activities we think are worth exploring.
Peace Park in Sedona Stupa
This striking 36-foot enlightenment stupa gets its name from Buddha Amitabha, the
Buddha of Limitless Light, whose bronze image is nestled in the faceplate of the stupa.
Filled with hundreds of millions of prayers for peace, sacred relics and ritual offerings,
the Amitabh Stupa is a vortex of enlightened presence and a beacon of blessings for
all beings. Sedona is an International City of Peace.
http://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org/cities-listing/sedona-arizona-u-s-a/
This striking 36-foot enlightenment stupa gets its name from Buddha Amitabha, the
Buddha of Limitless Light, whose bronze image is nestled in the faceplate of the stupa.
Filled with hundreds of millions of prayers for peace, sacred relics and ritual offerings,
the Amitabh Stupa is a vortex of enlightened presence and a beacon of blessings for
all beings. Sedona is an International City of Peace.
http://www.internationalcitiesofpeace.org/cities-listing/sedona-arizona-u-s-a/
Vortex Hikes
There are many beautiful spiritual sites in the Sedona area. Sedona’s spiritual heritage extends far earlier. For thousands of years Native American tribes that inhabited the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon area have use the land for sacred purposes. In fact the Anasazi (“the ancient ones”) did not live in Sedona, they lived outside. They considered Sedona a sacred area and used the area for ceremonies. To this day Yavapai Indians make a yearly trip to Oak Creek for a cleansing bath, similar to yearly pilgrimage to the Ganges made by the Hindus. The term “vortex” is more symbolic than literal. Most vortex energy sites do have a circular energy flow. They are areas of enhanced linear energy flow.Vortexes are energy flows that exist in dimensions deeper than electricity and magnetism. This may sound mystical and it is! It is also based on the latest in science. At vortex sites the energy flows in deeper dimensions. If you are interested in reading more about the vortexes of Sedona, check out Pete A. Sanders book "Scientific Vortex"
I have three favorite vortex hikes I would like to offer for our retreat. Below are brief descriptions of each.
Red Rock Crossing to experience the Inflow of Cathedral Rock. This hike is easy/short about 3 miles loop. There is no significant elevation gain. With an added benefit of walking along the Oak Creek pass Buddha Beach. This hike will be the offered Tuesday 4/30 at 1:30.
West Fork trail in Oak Creek Canyon, 4 mile loop. Wednesday, 5/1 at 1:30
Bell Rock/ Courthouse Vista is a strong Upflow vortex energy. This can be a very easy 1 mile loop. However you can add miles by hiking further. it is a lovely hike with views of Sedona looking north, west and east towards the Mogollon Rim. This hike will be offered Thursday 5/2 at 1:30
Some other favorites include Boynton Canyon. and Seven Sacred Pools on the Soldiers Pass trail in Sedona 1.1mile. Alltrails.com is an excellent website to check trails. Also, REI has a free app "Hiking Project" that you can download to your smart phone. hikingproject.com
There are many beautiful spiritual sites in the Sedona area. Sedona’s spiritual heritage extends far earlier. For thousands of years Native American tribes that inhabited the Sedona-Oak Creek Canyon area have use the land for sacred purposes. In fact the Anasazi (“the ancient ones”) did not live in Sedona, they lived outside. They considered Sedona a sacred area and used the area for ceremonies. To this day Yavapai Indians make a yearly trip to Oak Creek for a cleansing bath, similar to yearly pilgrimage to the Ganges made by the Hindus. The term “vortex” is more symbolic than literal. Most vortex energy sites do have a circular energy flow. They are areas of enhanced linear energy flow.Vortexes are energy flows that exist in dimensions deeper than electricity and magnetism. This may sound mystical and it is! It is also based on the latest in science. At vortex sites the energy flows in deeper dimensions. If you are interested in reading more about the vortexes of Sedona, check out Pete A. Sanders book "Scientific Vortex"
I have three favorite vortex hikes I would like to offer for our retreat. Below are brief descriptions of each.
Red Rock Crossing to experience the Inflow of Cathedral Rock. This hike is easy/short about 3 miles loop. There is no significant elevation gain. With an added benefit of walking along the Oak Creek pass Buddha Beach. This hike will be the offered Tuesday 4/30 at 1:30.
West Fork trail in Oak Creek Canyon, 4 mile loop. Wednesday, 5/1 at 1:30
Bell Rock/ Courthouse Vista is a strong Upflow vortex energy. This can be a very easy 1 mile loop. However you can add miles by hiking further. it is a lovely hike with views of Sedona looking north, west and east towards the Mogollon Rim. This hike will be offered Thursday 5/2 at 1:30
Some other favorites include Boynton Canyon. and Seven Sacred Pools on the Soldiers Pass trail in Sedona 1.1mile. Alltrails.com is an excellent website to check trails. Also, REI has a free app "Hiking Project" that you can download to your smart phone. hikingproject.com
Gallery Tour
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries. Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries. Dana has lived in the area for over 20 years. Here are some of the galleries on our tour:
Sedona Center for the Arts https://sedonaartscenter.org/
Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, the nonprofit organization is based in Uptown, Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley. The Center’s Fine Art Gallery, open daily from 10am to 5pm, promotes the original works of over 100 local artists and regularly offers special assistance for collectors and art buyers, offers private studio visits, and fosters hundreds of arts education opportunities each year.
Garland https://www.garlandsjewelry.com/collections/navajo-rugs
All of our rugs are woven by Navajo weavers, most of whom live traditionally on the Navajo Reservation located across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. From the inception of weaving by the Navajos around 1700, weaving has provided an important economic benefit to the tribe and a fine outlet for their artistic talents. Their rugs are made in the weaver's home or hogan on vertical looms using the same methods they have used for the past three hundred years.
Turquoise Tortoise Gallery https://www.turquoisetortoisegallery.com/
Native American and Southwest Fine Art & Jewelry. This is truly a gem of Sedona!
Honshin Gallery http://honshinfineart.com/
This gallery is located in Tlaquepaque Arts and Craft Village.
Honshin is a master artist with a unique and ascending spirit that comes through in his art.
“We invite you to take a journey from your head to your heart. Through the exploration of Art, Science and nature.” Honshin
Sedona is internationally known for its many art galleries. Dana Kjellgren is a Sedona resident art lover and collector and will be leading an art tour of some of Sedona's finest galleries. Dana has lived in the area for over 20 years. Here are some of the galleries on our tour:
Sedona Center for the Arts https://sedonaartscenter.org/
Sedona Arts Center is one of Northern Arizona’s most well-established cultural organizations and serves as the creative heart of Sedona. Founded in 1958, the nonprofit organization is based in Uptown, Sedona and offers year-round classes, exhibitions, festivals, and cultural events that enhance the creative life of the Verde Valley. The Center’s Fine Art Gallery, open daily from 10am to 5pm, promotes the original works of over 100 local artists and regularly offers special assistance for collectors and art buyers, offers private studio visits, and fosters hundreds of arts education opportunities each year.
Garland https://www.garlandsjewelry.com/collections/navajo-rugs
All of our rugs are woven by Navajo weavers, most of whom live traditionally on the Navajo Reservation located across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. From the inception of weaving by the Navajos around 1700, weaving has provided an important economic benefit to the tribe and a fine outlet for their artistic talents. Their rugs are made in the weaver's home or hogan on vertical looms using the same methods they have used for the past three hundred years.
Turquoise Tortoise Gallery https://www.turquoisetortoisegallery.com/
Native American and Southwest Fine Art & Jewelry. This is truly a gem of Sedona!
Honshin Gallery http://honshinfineart.com/
This gallery is located in Tlaquepaque Arts and Craft Village.
Honshin is a master artist with a unique and ascending spirit that comes through in his art.
“We invite you to take a journey from your head to your heart. Through the exploration of Art, Science and nature.” Honshin
Mountain Biking
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will riding with you on some of his favorite trails. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek. Below are listed bike rental shops in Sedona and the surrounding area.
Over the Edge Bike Shop https://www.otesports.com/locations/sedona/
Absolute Bikes https://www.absolutebikes.net (Villiage of Oak Creek)
Bike and Bean https://www.bike-bean.com (Villiage of Oak Creek)
Mountain bike enthusiasts from around the world come to Sedona to ride the red rock trails in and around Sedona. Local photographer and mountain biker Bobby Bretell will riding with you on some of his favorite trails. The trails will be for beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your bike or rent a bike from several bike shops in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek. Below are listed bike rental shops in Sedona and the surrounding area.
Over the Edge Bike Shop https://www.otesports.com/locations/sedona/
Absolute Bikes https://www.absolutebikes.net (Villiage of Oak Creek)
Bike and Bean https://www.bike-bean.com (Villiage of Oak Creek)
Jerome
About 20 miles outside of Sedona on a hillside lies the old mining town of Jerome. Jerome is a historical town in central Arizona. The Mine Museum explores Jerome's history as a booming copper-mining town. Jerome State Historic Park is home to Douglas Mansion, built in 1916 by a mining mogul James “Rawhide Jimmy” Douglas on a hill, overlooking his Little Daisy Mine. Another site to see is the Audrey Head Frame Park which has a glass viewing platform over a 1918 mine shaft. Art galleries and small wineries dot the downtown area. To the east, Tuzigoot National Monument, preserves an ancient hilltop pueblo.
About 20 miles outside of Sedona on a hillside lies the old mining town of Jerome. Jerome is a historical town in central Arizona. The Mine Museum explores Jerome's history as a booming copper-mining town. Jerome State Historic Park is home to Douglas Mansion, built in 1916 by a mining mogul James “Rawhide Jimmy” Douglas on a hill, overlooking his Little Daisy Mine. Another site to see is the Audrey Head Frame Park which has a glass viewing platform over a 1918 mine shaft. Art galleries and small wineries dot the downtown area. To the east, Tuzigoot National Monument, preserves an ancient hilltop pueblo.
Wine Tasting
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops in and around town. One of our personal favorites is Page Springs Winery http://pagespringscellars.com and restaurant located just outside Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road. They create a variety of delicious wines that express the unique character of the local landscape, convey their philosophies concerning family, education and living life to its fuller. “We feel strongly that growing grapes, making wine and raising a glass is a cultural ritual that fosters friendship, brings together families, and unites communities. Good wine is not strictly the esoteric fare of nobility: Wine is for the people. "We desire to share our passion and interest in wine with everyone from the first time sipper to the seasoned enthusiast. Providing academic and hands on experiences are a big part of this desire to help people expand and trust their own senses.”
There are almost a dozen wine tasting shops in and around town. One of our personal favorites is Page Springs Winery http://pagespringscellars.com and restaurant located just outside Sedona city limits on Page Springs Road. They create a variety of delicious wines that express the unique character of the local landscape, convey their philosophies concerning family, education and living life to its fuller. “We feel strongly that growing grapes, making wine and raising a glass is a cultural ritual that fosters friendship, brings together families, and unites communities. Good wine is not strictly the esoteric fare of nobility: Wine is for the people. "We desire to share our passion and interest in wine with everyone from the first time sipper to the seasoned enthusiast. Providing academic and hands on experiences are a big part of this desire to help people expand and trust their own senses.”
Montezuma's Castle
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings near Sedona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
Montezuma's Castle is one of a number of well-preserved ancient dwellings near Sedona, including the Wupatki, Tonto, Walnut Canyon, and Tuzigootnational monuments. It is probably the most spectacular; an imposing 20 room, 5-story structure built into a recess in a white limestone cliff about 70 feet above the ground. When first (re)discovered the ruins were thought to be Aztec in origin, hence the name bestowed on them by early explorers, but they are now known to belong to the Sinagua Indian peoples who farmed the surrounding land between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries, before abandoning the area. The good state of preservation of the ruins is due in part to their protected location, shielded from rain and sun, and also the relatively early designation of the site as a national monument (in 1906).
Web Design and Photography Bob Bretell http://www.2ndstphoto.com
Dana Kjellgren, RYT 500, Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga, Reiki Master-Teacher
Dana's primary focus as a yoga teacher has been to support wellness, promote peace, and to encourage an opening into a deeper spiritual awareness. Her belief is that yoga is for everyone and she strives to make students feel welcome and safe in classes, offering modifications of poses in order to make them accessible to all. After 40 years of practice, and studying with teachers from several lineages, she trained to teach yoga, completing a basic 200-hour program, and began teaching in 2010. To go deeper, she completed the 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga training with Integrative Yoga Therapy at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2011-2012. Dana has completed separate trainings in Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for Seniors, and Yin Yoga, among others. In 2014 she trained to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with U.C. San Diego's Center for Mindfulness, a program of UCSD's Center for Integrative Medicine. She generally adds elements of mindfulness training and Mindful Self Compassion to her yoga classes . Dana is also a Reiki Master-Teacher.
Dana's primary focus as a yoga teacher has been to support wellness, promote peace, and to encourage an opening into a deeper spiritual awareness. Her belief is that yoga is for everyone and she strives to make students feel welcome and safe in classes, offering modifications of poses in order to make them accessible to all. After 40 years of practice, and studying with teachers from several lineages, she trained to teach yoga, completing a basic 200-hour program, and began teaching in 2010. To go deeper, she completed the 300-hour Advanced Teacher of Therapeutic Yoga training with Integrative Yoga Therapy at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2011-2012. Dana has completed separate trainings in Restorative Yoga, Yoga for Back Care, Yoga for Seniors, and Yin Yoga, among others. In 2014 she trained to teach Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with U.C. San Diego's Center for Mindfulness, a program of UCSD's Center for Integrative Medicine. She generally adds elements of mindfulness training and Mindful Self Compassion to her yoga classes . Dana is also a Reiki Master-Teacher.
Restorative Yoga with Yoga Nidra/Crystal Bowls
In the Restorative Yoga portion of the session, you will be guided into supported poses on the floor through demonstrations by the instructor and individual attention to help you relax into the most comfortable version of the poses for you. We will use blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and sandbags to help the body release muscle tension and relax deeply. If desired, the instructor can also provide hands' on adjustments to facilitate deeper release which may include Reiki, as the individual chooses. Our goal will be to provide you with the opportunity to experience a sense of peace and relaxation difficult to attain in the normal circumstances of our lives. We will finish the session with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice which is led by the instructor as you relax in stillness in Savasana or a supported relaxation pose. You have only to listen and follow the instructor's voice to access a deep state of consciousness between waking and sleeping where you can bring your chosen intention to fruition. Yoga Nidra is an ancient yogic practice that is being used widely today to help first responders and military veterans deal more effectively with Post Traumatic Stress. It is also very beneficial for addressing the negative patterns that most of us deal with in our lives and can help to bring about a deep sense of peacefulness and well-being.
In the Restorative Yoga portion of the session, you will be guided into supported poses on the floor through demonstrations by the instructor and individual attention to help you relax into the most comfortable version of the poses for you. We will use blankets, bolsters, blocks, straps and sandbags to help the body release muscle tension and relax deeply. If desired, the instructor can also provide hands' on adjustments to facilitate deeper release which may include Reiki, as the individual chooses. Our goal will be to provide you with the opportunity to experience a sense of peace and relaxation difficult to attain in the normal circumstances of our lives. We will finish the session with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation practice which is led by the instructor as you relax in stillness in Savasana or a supported relaxation pose. You have only to listen and follow the instructor's voice to access a deep state of consciousness between waking and sleeping where you can bring your chosen intention to fruition. Yoga Nidra is an ancient yogic practice that is being used widely today to help first responders and military veterans deal more effectively with Post Traumatic Stress. It is also very beneficial for addressing the negative patterns that most of us deal with in our lives and can help to bring about a deep sense of peacefulness and well-being.
