Rest Revolution Retreat

Spring Rest Revolution Retreat - Gabriola Island
On hold until further notice due to Covid-19
With Certified Yoga Therapist: Julie Horwood
"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward"
Spanish Proverb

Come luxuriate in a weekend of rest and rejuvenation in the beautiful surroundings of The Haven Retreat Centre, Gabriola Island. This weekend will be about taking the time slow down, turn inward, and contemplate what really matters in your life. Too many of us are inundated with 'to-do' lists and responsibilities, resulting in chronic levels of stress in the body.
Do as little or as much as you desire, craft this weekend for yourself around the lovely yoga and meditation practices, learning techniques and skills to take home.

Once you arrive, you will immediately begin to soak up the peace and quiet that this centre provides.
Here is what the weekend will look like:

Optional early morning meditation 7-7:45
Breakfast from 8-9
Gentle movement practice 10-11:30
Lunch 12-1
Afternoons free to explore, soak in the hot tub, relax.
Dinner 6-7
Evening practice: Restorative and Yoga Nidra 8-9:30

This is what is included:

3 meals daily
tea, coffee and snacks available throughout the weekend.
2 nights hotel, shared accommodation.
2 Restorative and yoga Nidra classes and 2 mindfulness based yoga/gentle movement classes most days.
Optional meditation before breakfast both days

Retreat Cost: $545 (including tax) based on shared accomodation.
-50% due upon booking($272.50), balance due March 31/20
-please send eTransfer to: sixpersimmonsyoga@gmail.com
- or send a cheque to: 3005 Persimmon Place, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 4P2

Meet Your Retreat Leader

Julie Horwood

Yoga Therapy Instructor and Registered Nurse

Yoga Nidra

We will practice this ancient form of yoga many of the days. It is a deeply restful practice, moving through different levels of consciousness with guided meditation provided by the teacher. Learn skills to find and foster stillness and relaxation in the body, leading to lower stress hormone levels, less inflammation in the body and a healthier, calmer life. Deep intention-setting is also incorporated into this practice, planting the seeds for lasting growth and change. You will have the opportunity to journal, reflect, and absorb the practices learned this week.

Here is an excellent article of a Harvard study about the benefits of adding meditation to a vacation: lasting genetic changes around the stress response and immune function:

https://www.mindful.org/vacations-meditation-heal-body-mind/

Testimonials

"I have never come home so relaxed from a holiday, thank you for organizing an affordable, fun and wonderful retreat. I really took the time in Mexico to do nothing, and not make anything of it! It was fabulous meeting and enjoying this relaxation yoga restoration journey together with you all." HH

"Just wanted to thank you both again for the fabulous week of yoga , rest ,relaxation and fun. I just loved the flow of the week and the yoga & mediation was just what this body needed. I continue to develop a daily practice and I thank you for your support in this." TS

Not Included:
Flights,ferries and transfers to from Gabriola .

**all rooms are shared with either 2 double, or a double and a single bed

We accept eTransfer, and cheques.
Please contact me for more details before submitting payment.
250-667-4046 or sixpersimmonsyoga@gmail.com

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