2023 Retreat- Telling Your Story: a Weekend of Yin Yoga, Acupressure, and Journaling

Gain insight into the story of YOU at the 2023 Retreat!  This is a 2 night, 3 day event for yin yoga, acupressure, and journaling.  June 2-4, 2023 at Woolman Sierra Friends in Nevada City CA, guided and lead by KC of AcuYogini

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." - Maya Angelou

Retreat Theme:

<WELCOMING> You'll be invited into yin yoga poses to welcome your physical body into the space.  Special attention will be given to make all yoga poses adaptable and accessible for all.  You'll be invited into the question: How can you welcome all of yourself into the moment?     

<WISDOM> KC will teach acupressure points that connect your heart to your hands and voice.  These include self-care points to clear the pathway of your heart to express your wisdom.  You'll learn how to hold acupressure points and incorporate them into yin yoga poses  

<GROUNDING> KC will pose journal questions and prompts for you to express yourself through the written word.  Journaling is a way to integrate and process the ideas that arise from a yoga practice.  There will be opportunities to share what you've learned and processed with the group.   

The Telling Your Story Retreat includes: Three  classes taught by KC that include yin yoga, acupressure, and journaling.  These are gentle, restorative classes appropriate for all levels.  You will learn how to hold self-care acupressure points, their benefits, traditional indications for use, and how to incorporate them into yin yoga poses.  Journal exercises are provided at the end of the sessions to integrate your work.  

KC is a Yoga Alliance registered Continuing Education teacher.  Completion of the retreat includes 3 hours continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance for YA teachers.  

What the Telling Your Story Retreat IS: 

*This is a retreat to connect with yourself, meet new people, and rest with mother earth.  

*All daytime classes are held outside on the field.

*Evening classes are held indoors.

*A rustic camp-like vibe, please note there is poison oak and wildlife on the property.

*Catered event with vegan, vegetarian, and meat options.

*Group led events by KC to introduce yourself to new people.

*A time to take care of yourself.

*A full itinerary of events including yoga, hiking, meditation, drumming.

*Relaxing classes taught in an adaptable approach 

What the Telling Your Story IS NOT:

*A personal silent retreat

*A spa like atmosphere

*A dogmatic yogic approach

Guest Teacher classes included in the Retreat:

Kerry Cataline @bowlsonbodies will guide a Sound Bath class

Melissa Domingo will offer a Yoga Nidra session 

Robin Patrick-Mernikie will host a drum class and drum circle 

Online Zoom Prep Class Fri May 26th 5:30 pm PST.  Your Retreat registration includes a zoom acupressure-yin class.  This is a chance to be introduced to the theme of Telling Your Story, and ask any questions you may have about the Retreat.

Retreat Covid Policies:

No refunds, all sales final.  Exceptions for Covid or illness are described below:

It is not required but recommend to test for Covid 24 hours before attending the Retreat.  Masks are optional at the Retreat.  If symptoms, Covid or otherwise, or illness develops 5 days before the Retreat, please do not attend and credit will be given for future AcuYogini events.    

If you develop Covid or other illness at the Retreat, you will be asked to leave the Retreat, and a full credit will be given for future AcuYogini events. 

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Accommodations at Woolman are a camp like atmosphere with scenic views of the Sierra Foothills.  Options for accommodations include: 

A-Frame Cabins: These fit 1 or 2 people in single beds.  Cabins include a writing desk, closet, wood burning stove (not to be used), and small deck.  Bathrooms and showers are shared and short walk from cabin.  Please bring your own bedding for this accommodation.  If you plan to purchase double occupancy (2 people in a cabin) you must sign up with a friend.  KC will not be assigning roommates. 

Stone House: This is a large house on the Woolman property that includes bedrooms, living room, kitchen, and bathrooms.  You can take a video tour of the Stone House by CLICKING HERE.  There are 4 bathrooms and 2 showers.  In the Stone House, you can purchase a single room for yourself only, or a double room to share with a friend.  Note, if you plan to share a room, you must have a roommate sign up with you.  KC will not be assigning roommates.  

Commuter: For locals --your retreat price includes all events and meals.

Commuter + Airbnb:  Attending the retreat with a group of friends?  An idea for out of town people - rent the 5 bedroom Arbor House or the 3 bedroom Redwood House on the Woolman campus through Airbnb and purchase the commuter option.  You'll get a large house with kitchens, bathrooms, and your own personal space while attending the retreat!

Sierra Nevada Camp Chef - Chef Martin Bullo and Denay Joy Woodman will provide nutritious healthy meals full of love and flavor.  Sierra Nevada Camp Chef is a local business that has years of experience hosting meals for campers and groups at Woolman.  They work will all your dietary needs to nourish your body, heart, and spirit!  

*If you have dietary requests, please note them on your registration "participant info" page at checkout.