The Joy of Yoga: New Year, New Beginning

THE JOY OF YOGA: NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNING

Begin again to the summoning birds
to the sight of light at the window…
Begin to the…bridges linking the past and future
old friends passing though with us still.
…Though we live in a world that dreams of ending
that always seems about to give in
something that will not acknowledge conclusion
insists that we forever begin.
~ Brendan Kennelly (from the poem “Begin”)

We invite you to this very special retreat! Give yourself the spaciousness of time & attention, and immerse in the opportunity to deepen your practice of welcoming the New Year, a New Beginning.

Please join Denise Carrico, Chaplain, Yoga, & Meditation Teacher, for a weekend to gather ourselves and reflect on where we have been this past year and envision a course for the next year, in a world that ‘insists that we forever begin.’

How shall we ‘begin again to the summoning birds’? How shall we orient our hearts in the ‘soul’s direction sure’ (Wendell Berry) and towards our highest aspirations?

In the generous space of the weekend and through the practices of gentle yoga, sitting & walking meditation, breath, community, silence, art & poetry, we will allow ourselves to unfold and our intentions to become clear. We’ll breathe the heart open and we’ll listen for what is insisting. And allow that to be our compass guiding us into a new beginning.

All are wholeheartedly welcome!

Here is the retreat schedule: New Year Renewal Schedule

Saturday January 4th, 10:00 AM – Sunday January 5th, 1:00 PM PST

Tuition:
$512 per person (Single-occupancy accommodations and four meals)
$462 per person (Shared accommodations with another person attending with you and four meals)

About Seabeck Conference Center:

Seabeck Conference Center provides non-profit organizations with the perfect escape from the hectic pace of daily life. The facilities are on 90 beautiful acres with sweeping views of Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. The grounds are reminiscent of a small village, complete with walkways that meander past manicured lawns, wooded trails, and resident deer. Follow this link for more information: Seabeck Conference Center.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 60 days or more before the event can receive a full refund – less 10% for payment processing fees and program administration.   Cancellations 59-16 days before the event can receive a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 15 days before the event are non-refundable. The program registration can be transferred to another person at any time.