Asana, Pranayama, and Meditation
May 17 – 19, 2024
with Renée Silvus
$450 private
$400 shared
Mid-May is the height of spring in Lucile. Every tree and shrub is showing off, including the Locust trees with their fragrant blossoms. The river will be high, rushing just below the labyrinth.
It’s the perfect time to bring yourself to the river canyon for a weekend of blended practices. Let’s go back to the basics, focusing on asana or movement while integrating meditation and pranayama, or breath work.
With respect, curiosity, and intention, we will:
- ease into a restorative practice Friday night
- have a guided meditation and Shavasana before bed
- build a more energetic asana and pranayama practice Saturday morning
- hike a local trail in the afternoon as a meditation
- sink into an extended energetic and restorative practice Saturday evening
- enter optional Sacred Sauna as a meditation and archetypal journey to the well
- integrate with asana and pranayama practice Sunday morning
Weather permitting, we’ll practice outside as much as possible. We’ll integrate conversations about your insights and challenges throughout the weekend, along with plenty of walks and downtime. All levels of experience are welcome. The only requirement is to bring regard, curiosity, and intention.
These practices cultivate:
- less reactivity
- flexibility, strength, and balance
- emotional resilience
- ability to focus and concentrate
- reduced anxiety
- increased daily energy
- personal intuition and insight
You’ll receive ample support from others in the retreat and the Haven itself.
Retreat includes all meals from Friday supper through Sunday mid-day dinner and lodging in one of our accommodations. Be nourished by delicious, homemade, Haven-harvested meals carefully prepared by Brandy Henson.
Please arrive Friday between 4:00 and 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. We close Sunday afternoon with lunch and appreciations. Guests are encouraged to stay Sunday night for an add-on of $50 to quietly integrate the weekend and enjoy the Haven.
To hold your space, email [email protected] the following:
Spring Yoga Retreat Registration
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Phone:
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Send a $50 deposit to Venmo here or directly to me at CUB or Enliven in McCall.
I bring a blend of perspectives as an educator, coach, and facilitator. I offer coaching and classes with Luminaire, community space and events at Community Hub McCall, yoga classes at Enliven, and retreats at Mavens’ Haven. 2024 brings my tenth year of offering events at the Haven.
Brandy Henson brings a passion for wholesome, healthy food to the weekend. She is well-known for her delicious gluten-free treats and breads. You can expect your meals to be simple, well-rounded, organic, and free of common allergens. Brandy’s alpaca wool, socks, and dryer balls enjoy local fame as well. Read more about Brandy and her alpacas here.
Working Itinerary
Friday
5:00 Open retreat
Introductions, agreements, around the Haven
6:45 Restorative evening practice
7:15 Supper
8:15 Walk to the bridge
8:45 Guided meditation and shavasana
9:30 Quiet Time
Saturday
7:00 Waking bell and warm lemon water in kitchen
7:30 Morning practices
9:00 Breakfast
10:15 Depart for hike—walking meditation and shavasana
1:00 Mid-day dinner back at the Haven
2:00 Quiet Time—read, journal, walk the labyrinth, personal practice time
4:00 Evening practices
6:00 Supper
7:15 Early Bird Sacred Sauna
8:45 Night Owl Sacred Sauna
Sunday
7:00 Waking bell and warm lemon water in kitchen
7:30 Morning practices
9:00 Breakfast
10:15 Integration and Discussion
11:15 Personal Time
12:00 To the bridge for happy spring movement
1:00 Lunch, Appreciations, and Closing