SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA RETREAT
THE WHIDBEY INSTITUTE
JUNE 21 - 23, 2019
The summer solstice marks a time when the sun is at its peak, providing its strongest burst of light for the year. It represents an opportunity to slow down, connect with the natural world and celebrate both the light that surrounds us and that which lies within.
Join Michelle for a weekend honoring this magical period on the enchanted grounds of the Whidbey Institute. You will be immersed in the practice of yoga, including alignment based slow flow vinyasa and restorative yoga classes, accessible guided breathing practices, walking labyrinth meditations and healing crystal singing bowl sound baths. The schedule is designed to provide balance between activity, stillness, inner exploration and group connection. You will be nourished with delicious local organic meals, surrounded by 106 acres of forest to explore and introduced to new, like minded friends. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
The Instructor
Michelle Befus, ERYT-500 and Continuing Education Provider
For over 20 years, Michelle has studied movement, breath and balance; earlier as a professional ballet dancer and as a yoga teacher today. Her accessible, grounded classes integrate anatomical precision, thoughtful vinyasa transitions, breath awareness and intelligent sequencing. Michelle’s articulate, down-to-earth approach educates and inspires, offering techniques that facilitate healthy movement patterns and elevate mind-body awareness. Her primary teachers are Theresa Elliott and Kathryn Payne of Pacific Yoga, with whom she completed her 500 hour Advanced Studies Certification.
Michelle offers teacher trainings, retreats, group and private classes and sound baths across the Pacific Northwest.
Schedule
Friday:
3:30-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6-7:15pm: Dinner
7:30-9: Forest Walk / Free Time
Saturday:
8-9:15: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
12:30-1:30: Lunch
1:30-5: Free Time / Explore nearby beaches or forest trails
5-6: Group Gathering
6-7:15: Dinner
7:30-9: Restorative Yoga / Sound Bath
Sunday:
8-9:15: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
11:30-12: Closing / Pack Up
12:30-1:30: Lunch / Checkout
Cost
This retreat is limited to 10 people. Cost includes all yoga classes, meditations and sound baths, 3 nourishing meals per day, and either private or shared accommodations with shared baths.
Shared Room: $495 before 05/01/19, $575 regular
Private Room: $565 before 05/01/19, $645 regular
Deposit of $195 will secure your space. Balance due 05/15/19.
Join Michelle for a weekend honoring this magical period on the enchanted grounds of the Whidbey Institute. You will be immersed in the practice of yoga, including alignment based slow flow vinyasa and restorative yoga classes, accessible guided breathing practices, walking labyrinth meditations and healing crystal singing bowl sound baths. The schedule is designed to provide balance between activity, stillness, inner exploration and group connection. You will be nourished with delicious local organic meals, surrounded by 106 acres of forest to explore and introduced to new, like minded friends. All are welcome and encouraged to join.
The Instructor
Michelle Befus, ERYT-500 and Continuing Education Provider
For over 20 years, Michelle has studied movement, breath and balance; earlier as a professional ballet dancer and as a yoga teacher today. Her accessible, grounded classes integrate anatomical precision, thoughtful vinyasa transitions, breath awareness and intelligent sequencing. Michelle’s articulate, down-to-earth approach educates and inspires, offering techniques that facilitate healthy movement patterns and elevate mind-body awareness. Her primary teachers are Theresa Elliott and Kathryn Payne of Pacific Yoga, with whom she completed her 500 hour Advanced Studies Certification.
Michelle offers teacher trainings, retreats, group and private classes and sound baths across the Pacific Northwest.
Schedule
Friday:
3:30-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6-7:15pm: Dinner
7:30-9: Forest Walk / Free Time
Saturday:
8-9:15: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
12:30-1:30: Lunch
1:30-5: Free Time / Explore nearby beaches or forest trails
5-6: Group Gathering
6-7:15: Dinner
7:30-9: Restorative Yoga / Sound Bath
Sunday:
8-9:15: Breakfast
9:30-11:30: Yoga / Meditation
11:30-12: Closing / Pack Up
12:30-1:30: Lunch / Checkout
Cost
This retreat is limited to 10 people. Cost includes all yoga classes, meditations and sound baths, 3 nourishing meals per day, and either private or shared accommodations with shared baths.
Shared Room: $495 before 05/01/19, $575 regular
Private Room: $565 before 05/01/19, $645 regular
Deposit of $195 will secure your space. Balance due 05/15/19.
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 05/15/19 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. For more information on the Whidbey Institute, visit the website HERE.
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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 05/15/19 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. For more information on the Whidbey Institute, visit the website HERE.
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SPRING AWAKENING RETREAT
A WEEKEND FOR WOMEN WITH MICHELLE BEFUS
THE YOGA LODGE ON WHIDBEY ISLAND
APRIL 26 - 28, 2019
Yoga steadies the mind, facilitating self-discovery, clarity and a sense of personal awakening. It teaches us to be present with our experience, allowing a deeper understanding and connection with ourselves and those around us. 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 curious, awake and authentic in our relationship to life.
Through 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.
Schedule
Friday:
3-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6:30-7:30pm: Dinner
7:45-9: Sauna / Free Time
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
7:45-9: Sound Bath
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 03/15/19, $595 regular *SOLD OUT*
Camping: $525 before 03/15/19, $575 regular
Offsite: $395 before 03/15/19, $445 regular *4 SPOTS AVAILABLE*
Deposit of $195 will secure your space in the lodge. Balance due 04/01/19.
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 04/01/19 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
Through 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.
Schedule
Friday:
3-4: Arrival / Check In
4:30-6: Opening / Yoga
6:30-7:30pm: Dinner
7:45-9: Sauna / Free Time
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
7:45-9: Sound Bath
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 03/15/19, $595 regular *SOLD OUT*
Camping: $525 before 03/15/19, $575 regular
Offsite: $395 before 03/15/19, $445 regular *4 SPOTS AVAILABLE*
Deposit of $195 will secure your space in the lodge. Balance due 04/01/19.
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 04/01/19 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