First Light Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Liz Frost
Friday, November 27 – Sunday, November 29, 2015
Reconnect with yourself over this weekend retreat.
Take time just for you, lose some stress, you can feel more centered and able to deal with whatever life presents. Just being in the Sugar Ridge environment is a peaceful experience.
Listen to the birds, the breeze, feel your heartbeat, your breath. Enjoy whole foods and nourish your soul at the same time.
Throughout the weekend you are invited to explore various forms of mindfulness meditations (vipassana) including sitting, walking and eating as well as mindful movement through yoga, keeping in mind that everything is optional. The word Vipassana means seeing things as they really are. It is the process of self- purification by self-observation. Basically we cultivate the ability to pay attention, while knowing that we’re paying attention. We begin by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind. With a sharpened awareness we proceed to observe the changing nature of body and mind and the environment we’re in. Ideally we cultivate the ability to pay attention moment to moment without needing to sit still to do it, taking mindfulness into daily living. No experience is necessary and this retreat is perfect if you’re curious about meditation but not sure how to start or what to expect.
Everything over the weekend is completely optional. If you need to sleep in then skip the early morning yoga session. If a massage is the nurturing you need, we can book that for you. Allow this weekend to be the kindest gift you could ever give yourself and honour your needs.
Schedule
Friday
3 – 5 pm arrive and settle into your cabin
5 – 5:30pm introductions and dinner at 5:30
7:00 pm Gentle yoga
8:30 pm Meditation
Saturday
7:30 Yoga
9:00 breakfast & free time
10:30 meditation – discussion & practice of mindfulness practices
12:30 Lunch
2:30 Guided Forest Hike or sensory awareness workshop
5:00 early dinner
6:00 head over to Sainte Marie Among the Hurons for First Light celebrations – long house drumming meditation
Sunday
7:30 yoga class
8:45 breakfast and free time
11am sitting meditation & discussion
12:30pm lunch
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambiance, the new friends.Depart at your leisure
This retreat is perfect for you even if you have physical limitations to movement, little or no meditation or yoga experience. Beginners will discover how to sit comfortably and experienced practitioners can deepen their practice. No need to sit on the floor if that’s not comfortable – chairs are always available.
Liz Frost M.A. Ed, is a certified yoga teacher and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in the Midland area. She has studied with Jon Kabat Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Centre for Mindfulness. Liz began her yoga journey as a form of meditation, having found meditation before yoga, and she incorporates mindfulness into yoga practice. She is co-owner of Sugar Ridge and devotes her time and energy to making the world a more peaceful place
Registration Details
This retreat is full. Due to the popularity of this retreat, we have added a second First Light Yoga & Meditation Retreat the following weekend, December 3, 4, and 5th. This Dec 3-5 retreat will be in silence (with the exception of going to First Light) out of respect for a silent meditation retreat that is starting that same weekend.
Call Liz if you want to be put on a waiting list for this retreat.
$425 + HST for 2 nights
Includes shared accommodation, all meals and classes
Private cabin (one person) – please add $150 + HST
Semi-private (2 ppl in your cabin) – please add $65 + HST per person
You can call Liz to discuss payment options using an e-transfer or personal cheque.
Register with a friend and each receive $40 off. Call Liz to take advantage of this deal.
Call Liz for more information or to register 866-609-1793 or email [email protected]
Reconnect with yourself over this weekend retreat.
Take time just for you, lose some stress, you can feel more centered and able to deal with whatever life presents. Just being in the Sugar Ridge environment is a peaceful experience.
Listen to the birds, the breeze, feel your heartbeat, your breath. Enjoy whole foods and nourish your soul at the same time.
Throughout the weekend you are invited to explore various forms of mindfulness meditations (vipassana) including sitting, walking and eating as well as mindful movement through yoga, keeping in mind that everything is optional. The word Vipassana means seeing things as they really are. It is the process of self- purification by self-observation. Basically we cultivate the ability to pay attention, while knowing that we’re paying attention. We begin by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind. With a sharpened awareness we proceed to observe the changing nature of body and mind and the environment we’re in. Ideally we cultivate the ability to pay attention moment to moment without needing to sit still to do it, taking mindfulness into daily living. No experience is necessary and this retreat is perfect if you’re curious about meditation but not sure how to start or what to expect.
Everything over the weekend is completely optional. If you need to sleep in then skip the early morning yoga session. If a massage is the nurturing you need, we can book that for you. Allow this weekend to be the kindest gift you could ever give yourself and honour your needs.
Schedule
Friday
3 – 5 pm arrive and settle into your cabin
5 – 5:30pm introductions and dinner at 5:30
7:00 pm Gentle yoga
8:30 pm Meditation
Saturday
7:30 Yoga
9:00 breakfast & free time
10:30 meditation – discussion & practice of mindfulness practices
12:30 Lunch
2:30 Guided Forest Hike or sensory awareness workshop
5:00 early dinner
6:00 head over to Sainte Marie Among the Hurons for First Light celebrations – long house drumming meditation
Sunday
7:30 yoga class
8:45 breakfast and free time
11am sitting meditation & discussion
12:30pm lunch
You are welcome to stay and enjoy the trails, the ambiance, the new friends.Depart at your leisure
This retreat is perfect for you even if you have physical limitations to movement, little or no meditation or yoga experience. Beginners will discover how to sit comfortably and experienced practitioners can deepen their practice. No need to sit on the floor if that’s not comfortable – chairs are always available.
Liz Frost M.A. Ed, is a certified yoga teacher and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) in the Midland area. She has studied with Jon Kabat Zinn and Saki Santorelli of the Centre for Mindfulness. Liz began her yoga journey as a form of meditation, having found meditation before yoga, and she incorporates mindfulness into yoga practice. She is co-owner of Sugar Ridge and devotes her time and energy to making the world a more peaceful place
