The mountains are calling, and I must go. ~ John Muir
Autumn in the North Cascades and Methow Valley means fresh air, lingering sun, blue skies, and vivid fall colors . . . especially the majestic golden Larches! This special getaway with Richard & Maria will offer you yoga, meditation, relaxation time, and a hike up in the beautiful North Cascade mountains.
We will stay at Sun Mountain Lodge which sits on a hilltop overlooking sweeping valley views and mountainous peaks. Gorgeous rooms await you as you return from your yoga practices and mountain adventures. Farm-to-table meals will nourish you during this 3-day excursion. Relax in the outdoor pools, soak in the hot tub, and unwind.
Included in the price of tuition:
2 nights’ stay at the beautiful Sun Mountain Lodge
Group Banquet Dinner on Monday night
Group Breakfast Buffet on Monday & Tuesday morning
Lunch To-Go on Monday afternoon
3 yoga practices including energizing vinyasa yoga on Sunday, post-hike yin yoga on Monday afternoon, and functional flow yoga on Tuesday
2 mornings meditation practices
1 guided hike (2 options; a 3-mile hike or 7-mile hike)
Access to Sun Mountain lodge amenities including a heated pool and hot tub
Not included:
Dinner on Sunday night: head into Winthrop, order room service, or dine at the Sun Mountain Lodge restaurants
Spa treatments (book through Sun Mountain Lodge)
This is your Retreat. Yoga practices, meditation sessions, and hiking are not mandatory. We encourage you to do what feels right, to trust in your body and mind.
If two days doesn’t feel quite long enough . . . you should treat yourself to an extra night to enjoy the Fall splendor (and maybe the spa 🙂 on your own. You will need to book this separately with Sun Mountain Lodge.
Lodging options (when registering, you will need to select which lodging option you would like to book):
Main Lodge (standard room)
2 queen beds, stunning views
Early Bird (register by June 25th)
*Double Room: $849/person
Private Room: $949
Regular Rate (register after June 25th)
*Double Room: $899/person
Private Room: $999
Mt. Robinson (premier room)
https://www.sunmountainlodge.com/our-rooms/mt-robinson-lodging/
1 king bed, gorgeous views, luxurious amenities (deep bathtub with a view!)
Early Bird Rate (register by June 25th)
Private Room: $1,049
Regular Rate (register after June 25th)
Private Room: $1,099
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 are due for the retreat to Yogabliss by July 25th, 2022.
50% refunds are available until July 15th; after July 15th refunds cannot be issued.
About the instructor: Richard Guevara & Maria Bliss
Richard Guevara is certified to instruct and guide his students through alignment based vinyasa and restorative yoga. He completed two separate 200 RYT trainings, including Annie Carpenter’s SmartFlow training. He plans to complete his 500 hour certification within the year.
As a former athlete who suffered multiple injuries resulting in chronic pain, he found comfort and relief through his yoga practice. It became such a vital part of his life that he decided to enroll in teacher training; he has been an active instructor ever since. His style of yoga is smooth, alignment-based and favors breath over movement. He believes each movement is a pose in itself stemming from the core. He avidly believes in yoga’s ability to restore and heal the body as well as the mind. Richard loves to challenge his students and show that regardless of fitness level, anything is possible with practice. He also aims to have his students leave his class energized with renewed or continued faith in their ability to find comfort and release in his sessions.
Richard is an avid Pacific North West overall outdoor enthusiast as well as a mountaineer, passionate climber, acroyogi, and cyclist. You can count on finding him outside rain or shine.
Maria’s journey to yoga began as a child when she entered the world of movement as a dancer. As she grew and moved through this world as a dance teacher, professional dancer, fitness instructor and mother, yoga offered Maria spiritual solitude, peace and an opportunity to nurture herself. All of Maria’s passions came together with Power Vinyasa Yoga; a blending of strength and flexibility, a graceful flow of dance and an element of spirituality all beautifully integrated in this dynamic style of yoga. Maria has completed Level 1 teacher training with Baron Baptiste, two teacher training courses with Lisa Black and a full year in the Teaching Assistant Program (TAP) at Shakti. She completed Level 1 Iyengar teacher training with Aadil Palkivala and has studied intensely with Anna Forrest, Shiva Rae and Seane Corn. Maria strives to create a light-hearted, supportive environment for others who want to practice an integrated style of yoga. She believes that every person possesses the heart of a teacher and a student. She thrives on incorporating the blessings of both in her life.