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Experience and enjoy a wide range of yoga-related activities including...

  • Twice Daily asana classes in different styles and all levels from gentle hatha to powerflow, as well as restorative yoga, acro yoga, yin, mellow and yoga dance classes.

  • Daily philosophy classes, drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, the revered text of yogic wisdom handed down through the ages.

  • Morning classes in cleansing practices, pranayama, and meditation for beginning and intermediate levels.

  • Afternoon classes on various topics such as The Yoga Sutras, Living Your Values, Intro to Ayuveda, An Introduction to the 8 limbs of Ashtanga Yoga, Spiritual Readings 101 and Yoga and Living in the World. There will be a special presentation on Sri Ram Ashram, the orphanage and school project which we support in Northern India.

  • Evening programs include orientation and opening circle, chanting with the inspired and vibrant SSCY musicians, Latte Da stage which will have eclectic and entertaining open mike performances under the stars PLUS a special classical Indian concert featuring world renowned bamboo flute player G.S. Sachdev.

  • Recreational activities include volleyball, basketball, trail walks, lake-swimming and a golf course next door!

Kid’s Program

Your little ones, aged 3 and up, will enjoy the full retreat experience with activities organized especially for them. Younger kids are welcome to be there with a parent. The main site is the Centre School building, which has a full playground and basketball court outside.

Activities Include:

  • Yoga classes for kids – asanas, Ninja rolling, silence practice, compassion practice.
  • Beach Day complete with picnic lunch and planned activities.
  • Hanuman Olympics – the revival of an old favourite tradition – a mini Olympics with a focus on shared fun for kids and adults.
  • Capture the Flag
  • Some other favourite activities: tie-dyeing T-shirts, painting and other art projects, forest walk, mandala making with earth gatherings, hula hoops making and decorating, sewing program and lots more.

Special kid-friendly food will be served, including cereal, smoothies, fruit for breakfast; dinners such as mac & cheese, tofu dogs, etc, plus snacks. Kids’ lunch is the adults’ brunch, with lots of choices available.

Questions about the Kid's Program? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page or give us a call.

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2010 Schedule
Please note, this schedule is subject to change.

Adult Program

Thursday - July 29
2 - 6 pm Registration
4 - 6 pm Asana Class
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 - 9 pm Opening Circle / Orientation

Friday, Saturday - July 30, 31
6 - 6:30 am Arati
6:30 - 7:15 am Ayurvedic Cleansing Techniques
7:30 - 9:o0 am Pranayama & Meditation
9:15 - 10:45 am Asanas
11 - 12 noon Brunch
12 - 1 pm Break / Jai Store
1 - 2:30 pm Bhagavad Gita Class
2:30 - 3 pm Tea Time
3:30 - 5 pm Asana Classes
Friday - Yoga Sutras / Living Your Values
Saturday - Spiritual Reading / Intro to Ayurveda
5:15 - 6 pm Friday - Arati and Kirtan
Saturday - Sri Ram Ashram Presentation
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 -9 pm Friday - Kirtan
Saturday - G.S.Sachdev Concert. Ticket info here.

Sunday - August 1
6 - 6:30 am Arati
6:30 - 7:15 am Ayurvedic Cleansing Techniques
7:30 - 9:00 am Pranayama & Meditation
9:15 - 10:45 am Asanas
11 - 12 noon Brunch
12 - 1 pm Break
1 - 3:00 pm Satsang
3:00 - 4:15 pm Tea Time and Bazaar
4:00 - 6:00 pm Hanuman Olympics - a mini Olympics with a focus on shared fun for kids and adults.
4:15 - 6:00 pm Asana Classes
6 - 7 pm Dinner
7:30 -10 pm Latte Da Stage (open mike talent show)

Monday - August 2
7:30 - 9:00 am Pranayama & Meditation
9:15 - 10:45 am Asanas
11 - 12 Noon Brunch
12 - 12:30 pm Closing Circle
12:30 - 1 pm Jai Store

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Kid's Program
 

Thursday - July 29
4 - 6 pm
7:30 - 9 pm

Friday, Saturday - July 30, 31
7:15 - 11 am
12:45 - 5:15 pm
7:30 - 9 pm

Sunday - August 1
7:15 - 11 am
12:45 - 3:15 pm
4 - 6 pm

Monday - August 2
7:15 - 11 am

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