Thursday, March 27 - Sunday, March 30, 2025 with Mar Jean Olson and John Campbell
Give yourself time and space – to breathe, release and explore.
Yoga Nidra is a meditation practice with roots reaching back to the time of the Upanishads. It produces a state of deep relaxation similar to sleep, but in which we remain aware. From this place of stillness, we notice and welcome the comings and goings of different aspects and layers of the self, including physical sensations in the body, the breath, feelings, emotions, thoughts, beliefs and the sense of selfhood.
The location offers us plenty of opportunities, whether walking the labyrinth, hiking the trails, checking out the orchard, quiet reflection–you choose. We use the Main Meeting Hall for yoga and the Lodge for our sleeping quarters. The Hall nestles amongst trees, and the Lodge provides 20 bedrooms.
There’s plenty of delicious vegetarian food. Special meals can be provided at extra cost and must be ordered 1 week prior – please contact the Studio if you require special meals.
What to bring? Your own yoga mat and an extra blanket if you can. The Centre provides bedding, pillows, and towels. Bring a flashlight if you have one. There’s no need for make-up, perfume, shaving, or jewellery.
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY
We may arrive anytime after 3:00 pm.
5:00-6:20pm…Opening and yoga
6:30…Supper
8:00…Evening meditation
9:15…Closing chant
Silence until campfire
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
6:30am…Wake-up bell
7:00…Walking meditation
7:15-8:00…Pranayama and sitting meditation
8:15…Breakfast in silence
Explore, shower, rest.....
10:00…Bell
10:15-12:15pm… Yoga
1:00…Lunch
Free time
3:00…Bell
3:15-5:00…Yoga
5:00-5:30…Sitting and guided meditation
6:30…Supper
7:30…Evening meditation and Yoga Nidra
9:00…Closing chant
Silence until campfire
SUNDAY
6:30am…Wake-up bell
7:00…Walking meditation
7:15-8:00…Pranayama and sitting meditation
8:30…Breakfast in silence
10:00 Bell
10:15-12:15pm Yoga
12:30…Lunch
Closing