Zen Therapy Retreat
Reconnecting with Nature
with Aaron Hoopes, founder of Zen Yoga and author of Breathe Smart and The Zen Anti-Diet
July 24-26, 2009
$295 *All Inclusive*
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 at the waterfall 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 July 24th (flexible check-in time)
Training at the retreat will include:
Deep Journey - Shanti 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!!!
Accommodation: We will be camping under the stars. Bring a Tent! (we have a few available)
Meals: home cooked, locally grown, vegetarian
Training Locations: Mystic Glade, Dragon Ledge, Old City Falls, Turtle Pond, Birch Grove
Nearest Airport: Burlington, VT (transfers to and from the airport add $50)
COST: $295.00 all inclusive ($325 after July 1, 2009)
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 North Hampton, MA – approx. 2 hrs.
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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