June 14-17, 2013
Stunning Okanagan Lake spans 110 Km from north to south. Nestled in the verdent Okanagan valley, this gorgeous region is rich with organic farms, vineyards and pastoral landscapes. The lake is weloming and refreshng in the hot Canadian summer months, with endless hiden coves and isolated beaches.
For over 15 years, South Okanagan Yoga Academy (SOYA) has offered workshops and trainings in this ideal setting for diving more deeply into one's yoga practice. This annual SOYA-sponsored retreat draws together yoga students and teachers from across North America for a deep yoga immersion, each year led by a different teacher trainer - most recently Erich Schiffmann in 2009, Rod Stryker in 2010, Dharma Mitra in 2011, Ganga White & Tracey Rich in 2012, and now Mark Stephens in 2013.
The main retreat is June 14-16, with a bonus day through June 17 for additional training on sequencing.
Daily Schedule
Friday June 14, 2013
- 4pm Friday Early Evening Asana Practice
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 7pm Opening Circle and After Dinner Discussion: What Is Yoga?
Saturday June 15, 2013
- 7am Meditation & Pranayama
- 8am Very Light Breakfast
- 9am Morning Asana Practice
- 12:15 pm Lunch
- 2:00 – 5:00 pm Afternoon Workshop on the Sun Salutations
- 5:30 pm Dinner
- 7 pm Early Evening Restorative Yoga
- 8:15 to 9:15pm Kirtan
Sunday June 16, 2013
- 7am Meditation & Pranayama
- 8am Very Light Breakfast
- 9am Morning Asana Practice
- 11am Closing Circle (Sustaining one's practice)
- 12:15 Lunch
Sunday June 16 & Monday June 17 (additional program!)
• Philosophy & Principles of Sequencing
• Sequencing Within and Between Asana Families
• Sequencing Cues
• Asana Classes including Morning Classes, Evening Restorative, and Relax Deeply Class
• Meditation & Pranayama
• Mini Kirtan
• Taking the Seat of the Teacher
For more information or to pre-register, please contact SOYA directly by following this link: SOYA 2013 Retreat
