Join the senior teaching faculty formerly from NYC's OM Yoga Center for a weekend of deep yoga designed to wake your body and calm your soul. Christie, Margi, and Sarah teach breath centered yoga that is alignment based and philosophy rich. With three teachers present you are sure to get personal attention and ideas for any modifications you need for your practice. All levels of yoga experience are welcome to join us for this exciting reunion.
Margi Young: www.margiyoung.com
Sarah Trelease: www.sarahtrelease.com
Christie Clark: www.nowyogany.com/teachers
Specifics for the weekend:
Saturday will begin with meditation and pranayama (breath work) followed by a continental breakfast and then an active yoga practice. After lunch there will be ample time to hang out in the gorgeous jacuzzi, swim in the salt-water pool, take a hike, canoe on the lake, play horseshoe, croquet, read or nap! For those of you who wish to do an intense physical practice, there will be an early afternoon intermediate/advanced class. Late afternoon we will come together for a soothing restorative class followed by dinner and a campfire.
On Sunday after practice the retreat will culminate with a 12pm brunch. Everything is optional, and you will be encouraged to do what you need to restore and refresh yourself.
Room choices & prices:
Mayacamas Ranch has guest units and cottages situated in various buildings on the property. All beds at Mayacamas have 100% organic mattress and sheets. Each unit has its own temperature control system for your comfort.
Quad: $500 (sold out as of 9/28/16)
Dorm: $550 (double room with bathroom across the hall)
Double: $650 (If you are coming alone and want a dorm or double room, we will pair you with a like minded roommate)
Single: $900
Meals & snacks:
Coffee and tea will be available every morning starting at 6:30am. Mayacamas serves fresh and local food, even some from the garden outside of the yoga studio. Here are some sample menus:
Breakfast
Fresh squeezed orange juice
Fresh seasonal fruit
Organic hard boiled eggs
Homemade granola with milk, soy milk, or almond milk
Organic yogurt
Toasting station: sliced breads, gluten free bread, butter & Jam
Lunch
Nicoise salad with hard boiled eggs, kalamata olives, baby potatoes, green beans, fresh tomatoes, and herb vinaigrette
Grilled vegetables
Mixed wild rice
Fresh baked rolls
Homemade cookies
Dinner
Spinach salad with red & golden beets, goat cheese, and balsamic dressing
Homemade corn chowder
Baked wild salmon on a bed of quinoa
Grilled asparagus
Fresh baked bread
Berry crisp
-All meals (excluding alcohol)
-Unlimited tea & coffee
-Yoga instruction
-All related taxes and fees
-WIne (you can bring your own!)
Location
Mayacamas Ranch is located at 3975 Mountain Home Ranch Road in Calistoga, CA 94515. Your GPS should work but in case you need directions, click here. Once you park in the designated guest parking, make your way to the "check in" and there you will receive information on your accommodations.
Packing
Mats will be supplied, as well as other props, but if you tend to get cold, perhaps throw in a blanket to snuggle with in savasana. Also, there are towels for the pool as well as in the room as well as EO shampoo and conditioner so no need to pack those. A suggested packing list includes:
-Yoga clothes
-Slip on shoes to get from room to studio to pool to nap
-Walking shoes if you are inclined to hike- there is a beautiful loop from the property
-Sunscreen and a hat- it is going to be beautiful and sunny if all goes as we envision
-Swim suit
-Medications and toiletries
-Sweatshirt or shawl
-Comfy clothes for meals…you are welcome to wear your yoga clothes or fancy yourself up