Zen Yoga & Healing Arts Center
Reconnecting with Nature
Retreat
June 11 - 13, 2010
Join us for a special weekend of Zen Yoga, Qigong and Deep Relaxation in our tranquil gardens and sacred spaces. Program includes morning Tai Chi, 5-Element Qigong, Traditional Fire Ceremony, Animal Spirit Meditation and a woodland hike to rock ledges overlooking the valley.
No Experience Necessary – Beginners Welcome
Location – Zen Yoga & Healing Arts Center - Vershire, Vermont
Accommodation – We will be camping under the stars bring a Tent (we have a few)
Meals – Locally grown, home-cooked, vegetarian
Cost – $395
SPACE IS LIMITED - Email us for questions or registration form
All Levels - Beginners Welcome!
The Zen Therapy Retreat is a special gathering in the beautiful mountains of Vermont. Join Aaron and Elfeya for a weekend of delicious home cooked meals, tai chi, yoga, qigong and deep immersion in the natural world.. Allow a sense of serenity to pervade your being as we meditate in the sacred glade or practice the Zen Crane form on the ledges overlooking the trees in the valley. It is a magical place with friendly people. Prepare to feel wonderful!
Program: The Retreat begins Friday evening (flexible check-in time)
Training at the retreat will include:
Deep Journey - Zen Yoga: Tuning into the rhythms of the body and stretching deeper and more fully. Opening the hips, shoulders and back.
Moving Meditation - Tai Chi: Introduction to the basics of Tai Chi movement. Flowing energy movement and mindful awareness.
Dynamic Energy - Zen Crane Qigong: Introduction to the basic Zen Crane breathing & moving forms. Raising energy levels in the body and circulation.
Touching Nature- Meditation: Exploration of various methods of meditation in a variety of special settings - waterfall, ledges, gardens.
Traditional Fire Ceremony: To help release those aspects of the self that no long serve us
Much More!!!
SPACE IS LIMITED - Sign up Now!
Questions - Registration email
DIRECTIONS:
From I-91 North in Vermont – Take Exit 14 (Thetford/Chelsea) turn left onto Rte. 113. Travel approx. 14 miles to Vershire Village. Turn right on North Road (dirt road) just before the church on the hill. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to the hill to the white house on the right.
From I-89 South in Vermont - Take exit 7 (Barre/Berlin) go to Barre and turn right on Rte. 302 to E. Barre. Turn right onto Rte. 110 toward Chelsea. Take left onto Rte. 113 in Chelsea to Vershire. Travel approximately 8 miles and turn left on North Road (dirt road) just before the church on the hill. Travel approximately 1.5 miles to the hill to the white house on the right.
Driving time from Hartford, CT – approx. 3hrs.
Driving time from Portsmouth, NH - approx. 2.5hrs
Driving time from North Hampton, MA – approx. 2 hrs.
Driving time from Burlington, VT - approx. 1.5hrs
WHAT TO BRING:
Please be aware that it is Vermont. Weather can be a little chilly and we
will be spending some time outside. Plan to dress accordingly.
- tent
-sleeping bag and/or blankets
-warm loose-fitting clothing/ layers
-sweatshirt
-gloves
-hiking boots
-pillow
-flashlight
-towels and toiletries
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