October 7, 2015

Receiving with Grace: Yoga Upstairs Gratitude Retreat

 

“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough.” -Meister Eckharte

Autumn marks the time to be thankful for the blessings and bounty brought by each passing year. And it’s with great pleasure we offer you an opportunity to fully express just that during our Gratitude Retreat on October 30th – November 1st.

Guided by our beloved founding teachers Cara and Sri Hari, you’ll spend three days and  two nights immersed in full appreciation for life’s infinite gifts. Set upon the breathtaking grounds of Private Ojai Estate, you’ll explore your own genuine sense of thankfulness through deep gratitude meditation every morning, and renewing yoga asana practice twice a day.

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In the sweet silence of guided meditation, you’ll have time to truly pause, reflect, and dive deep into your inner pool of peace. Through a series of yoga sessions, you’ll feel revived and blessed for your ability to simply breathe and move mindfully. Cara and Sri Hari will offer attentive individual instruction, while also creating a close-knit community with those on retreat.

Are you a yogi-friendly foodie? We definitely are, and are excited to savor six fresh, sustainably-sourced meals that will be provided over the weekend, lovingly prepared by local food maestro Chef Caspar Poyck (aka The Inquisitive Chef).

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Chef Caspar will not only present delectable, healthy offerings influenced by his vast world travels, he brings a unique approach to food as a certified Digestive Therapist, and CHt who focuses on psycho-somatic healing. His culinary work is dedicated to furthering research on “correlations between emotional dispositions, diet choices, digestive issues, [and] auto-immune problems.”  (whatmakesyoueat.wordpress.com)

Private Ojai Estate features a spectacular salt water hot soak spa, replete with cold plunge pool, wading areas, and cool deck. With plenty of personal time, feel freely connected to nature throughout the indoor-outdoor living spaces on-site, or hiking on a nearby hillside trail. The lovely town center of Ojai is also easily accessible for your enjoyment.

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This is your chance to reap the harvest of receiving with grace. Please join us, and experience the lifelong gift of an attitude of gratitude. Namasté.

For more information, pricing, and to register for this event, please click here.

With gracious love and light,

The Yoga Upstairs Family

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