Mindfulness Retreat for Women: Yoga & Meditation in Nature with Maria Bliss & Julia Briggs

Retreat to Nature, Return to Your Body, Remember Yourself

This retreat is an invitation to step away from our daily routines and schedules, to slow down and reconnect with ourselves.

In retreat, we respond to the quiet voice that is calling us home to be with ourselves. Now more than ever, it feels important that we heed this call. Taking time to acknowledge the challenges and changes we have been through, this retreat offers us the space to reconnect with our bodies, our inner resilience, and our own hearts.

Surrounded by nature, we will use yoga, breath work, walking, and seated meditation to explore what it means to be mindful in everyday life. The invitation is to deepen our awareness, notice our mental tendencies and to offer heartfelt kindness to it all. Deep in the woods, nestled on the shores of Diablo Lake, we will take time to slow down and prioritize self-care. We will enjoy nourishing, locally sourced meals, have time in nature and retreat into our own hearts.

Our weekend together includes:
✓ Four yoga practices to include active sun salutations, gentle flow, yin, restorative & yoga nidra
✓ Mindful movement, breath work, and walking meditation (indoor & outdoor)
✓ Guided mindfulness meditations
✓ Optional guided hike, guided canoe excursion and evening campfire to enjoy community and outdoor time
✓ Five fresh, delicious meals showcasing the seasonal foods of the Skagit River Valley
✓ Time for relaxation, introspection and quiet (think reading, journaling or napping)

Our retreat begins at 3pm on Friday and concludes with a closing circle Sunday followed by lunch together.

Whether you are new to meditation or have an established practice, this is an opportunity to deepen your mindfulness practice, increase self-awareness & self-compassion and enjoy being in community.

Dates: May 13th, 2022 – May 15th, 2022

Tuition includes all classes, activities, meals and lodging.

Early bird pricing – Register by February 15th, 2022 and pay
✓ Double room/shared bath*: $649
✓ Private room/shared bath: $749

Regular pricing after February 15th:
✓ Double room/shared bath*: $699
✓ Private room/shared bath: $799

Location:
North Cascades Institute’s Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is located on Diablo Lake in the heart of the North Cascades National Park. A partnership with the National Park Service and the City of Seattle, the ELC is surrounded by millions of acres of public lands. It is a hub of discovery into one of the wildest, most diverse landscapes in North America. Learns of all ages come to explore and participate in innovative programs that inspire and enrich their lives. For more information please visit www.ncascades.org

Details:
*If choosing a Double room and attending with a roommate, please email manager@yogabliss.org with your roommate selection.
*If you register for a Double room without a roommate, please note that we cannot guarantee the Double room rate if we are unable to assign a roommate. In this event, a Private room will be assigned at the Private room rate.
We will do our absolute best to accommodate your requests.

Payments due for the retreat to Yogabliss by March 15th, 2020.
50% refunds available until March 1, 2020; after March 1st refunds cannot be issued.