FALL RENEWAL RETREAT
A WEEKEND FOR WOMEN WITH MICHELLE BEFUS & JENNIFER WESTON
THE YOGA LODGE ON WHIDBEY ISLAND
SEPTEMBER 28 - 30, 2018
Yoga steadies the mind, facilitating self-discovery, clarity and personal renewal. It teaches us the importance of returning to our center again and again. With steady practice, we learn to feel subtle sensations within the physical body, notice habitual thought patterns within our minds and recognize the emotions that arise through the observation of both. This awareness allows us to stay present, curious and authentic in our relationship to life.
Throughout the course of the weekend, you will be immersed in the practice of yoga. You will be led through alignment based vinyasa and restorative classes, accessible meditation and breathing techniques and healing crystal singing bowl sound baths. The schedule is designed to provide balance between activity, inner exploration and group connection. You will be nourished with delicious local, organic meals, surrounded by lush forests made for long walks and introduced to new, like-minded friends. All levels are welcome and encouraged to join.
Michelle Befus, ERYT-500 and Continuing Education Provider
Michelle’s passion for yoga and teaching is evident in the lighthearted, enthusiastic approach she brings to every class. Combining alignment instruction with vinyasa (flow) transitions, her classes focus on presence, awareness and a strong attention to detail. Her passion lies in teaching how to move with mindful intention, while exploring the energetic impact of the breath, for the purpose of experiencing a bit more ease in mind and body everyday.
Michelle received her 500 hour teaching certification with Pacific Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance as a Continuing Education Provider. Besides group and private classes, Michelle offers workshops, retreats, sound baths and continuing education across the Pacific Northwest.
Jennifer Weston, RYT-200 and Thai Yoga Bodyworker
Jennifer is a private yoga teacher, Thai yoga bodyworker, loving mama, recovering perfectionist and perpetual student. She is passionate about supporting others in finding balance and prioritizing their wellbeing. Jennifer believes that self-care is essential, and offers this retreat as an opportunity for time-crunched women to step away from their busy lives, dissolve stress, reconnect with their bodies, and return to their lives feeling renewed, restored and refreshed.
Jennifer earned her 200-hour yoga teaching certification at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in Seattle and has since deepened her studies in restorative yoga, yin yoga, yoga nidra and traditional Thai bodywork. This fall, she embarks upon further inquiry into anatomy, movement and smart stress-management strategies as she begins her training for licensed massage therapy certification. Jennifer offers private yoga sessions and Thai bodywork in her peaceful Ravenna Park studio, as well as on location throughout the city of Seattle.
To learn more about Jennifer, please visit www.sunbreakyoga.com.
Schedule
Friday:
3-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6:30-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30-9: Meditation / Sound Bath
Saturday:
8-9: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
12-1: Lunch
1-4: Free Time
4-6: Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra
6:30-7:30: Dinner
7:30-9: Sauna / Free Time
Sunday:
8-9: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
11:30-12: Closing
12-1: Lunch / Checkout
Fees
The lodge accommodates 11 and the retreat is limited to 15 people. Fees include all yoga classes, meditations and sound baths, 3 nourishing meals per day, sauna sweats, and shared accommodations/bath.
Lodge: $555 before 08/15/18, $595 regular
Camping: $525 before 08/15/18, $575 regular
Offsite: $395 before 08/15/18, $445 regular
Deposit of $195 will secure your space in the lodge. Balance due 09/01/18.
Registration
To register for this retreat, please contact Michelle Befus at michelle.befus@gmail.com. She will provide instructions and a registration form.
Refunds/ Cancellations
Refunds offered minus a $195 administration fee. After 09/01/18 refunds will only be granted if your space can be filled with a new participant.
Questions
For any questions or to register, please contact Michelle Befus at michelle.befus@gmail.com
Throughout the course of the weekend, you will be immersed in the practice of yoga. You will be led through alignment based vinyasa and restorative classes, accessible meditation and breathing techniques and healing crystal singing bowl sound baths. The schedule is designed to provide balance between activity, inner exploration and group connection. You will be nourished with delicious local, organic meals, surrounded by lush forests made for long walks and introduced to new, like-minded friends. All levels are welcome and encouraged to join.
Michelle Befus, ERYT-500 and Continuing Education Provider
Michelle’s passion for yoga and teaching is evident in the lighthearted, enthusiastic approach she brings to every class. Combining alignment instruction with vinyasa (flow) transitions, her classes focus on presence, awareness and a strong attention to detail. Her passion lies in teaching how to move with mindful intention, while exploring the energetic impact of the breath, for the purpose of experiencing a bit more ease in mind and body everyday.
Michelle received her 500 hour teaching certification with Pacific Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance as a Continuing Education Provider. Besides group and private classes, Michelle offers workshops, retreats, sound baths and continuing education across the Pacific Northwest.
Jennifer Weston, RYT-200 and Thai Yoga Bodyworker
Jennifer is a private yoga teacher, Thai yoga bodyworker, loving mama, recovering perfectionist and perpetual student. She is passionate about supporting others in finding balance and prioritizing their wellbeing. Jennifer believes that self-care is essential, and offers this retreat as an opportunity for time-crunched women to step away from their busy lives, dissolve stress, reconnect with their bodies, and return to their lives feeling renewed, restored and refreshed.
Jennifer earned her 200-hour yoga teaching certification at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers in Seattle and has since deepened her studies in restorative yoga, yin yoga, yoga nidra and traditional Thai bodywork. This fall, she embarks upon further inquiry into anatomy, movement and smart stress-management strategies as she begins her training for licensed massage therapy certification. Jennifer offers private yoga sessions and Thai bodywork in her peaceful Ravenna Park studio, as well as on location throughout the city of Seattle.
To learn more about Jennifer, please visit www.sunbreakyoga.com.
Schedule
Friday:
3-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6:30-7:30pm: Dinner
7:30-9: Meditation / Sound Bath
Saturday:
8-9: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
12-1: Lunch
1-4: Free Time
4-6: Restorative Yoga / Yoga Nidra
6:30-7:30: Dinner
7:30-9: Sauna / Free Time
Sunday:
8-9: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
11:30-12: Closing
12-1: Lunch / Checkout
Fees
The lodge accommodates 11 and the retreat is limited to 15 people. Fees include all yoga classes, meditations and sound baths, 3 nourishing meals per day, sauna sweats, and shared accommodations/bath.
Lodge: $555 before 08/15/18, $595 regular
Camping: $525 before 08/15/18, $575 regular
Offsite: $395 before 08/15/18, $445 regular
Deposit of $195 will secure your space in the lodge. Balance due 09/01/18.
Registration
To register for this retreat, please contact Michelle Befus at michelle.befus@gmail.com. She will provide instructions and a registration form.
Refunds/ Cancellations
Refunds offered minus a $195 administration fee. After 09/01/18 refunds will only be granted if your space can be filled with a new participant.
Questions
For any questions or to register, please contact Michelle Befus at michelle.befus@gmail.com