Mar 7 2025 - Mar 9 2025

Ashtanga Immersion – A Weekend Exploration

Join us for an immersive weekend of Ashtanga Yoga, a profound and ancient style of yoga designed to bring unity to body, mind, and spirit. Originating thousands of years ago, Ashtanga follows a systematic approach rooted in tradition, with each movement and breath working together to purify and strengthen your whole being.

Central to Ashtanga is the concept of Tristhana, or the three places of attention: breath, posture, and gaze (drishti).

This weekend will delve into the Primary Series of Ashanga Yoga, also known as Yoga Chikitsa or “Yoga Therapy,” a sequence of asanas (postures) designed to detoxify, build strength, and improve flexibility.

Whether you’re new to Ashtanga or looking to deepen your practice, this retreat offers a balanced exploration of this timeless tradition. Expect time to practice postures, learn philosophy, have time for self-reflection, and physical renewal,,  Be guided towards peace, clarity, and vitality in all that you do.

This retreat can deepen your appreciation and understanding of Yoga in a gentle and supportive way.  As a beginner you will learn key concepts and poses without feeling overwhelmed.  As an advanced practitioner, you can receive the guidance you need to take your practice further.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, March 7
3 - 5 pm
Arrive and get settled into your cabin
5:00
Introductions and Intention Setting: We begin with a grounding circle to set personal intentions, share an overview of Ashtanga, and understand the weekend schedule.
6:00
Dinner
7:30
Yoga Nidra - Deep guided relaxation
Saturday, March 8
7:00 am
Opening Mantra/Closing Mantra: understand why we start and end our practice with a prayer.


7:15
Primary Series gentle flow yoga, folowed by meditation
9:00
Breakfast & free time
10:30
Ashtanga Philosophy &Tristhana Basics: Learn the meaning of breath, posture, and gaze (drishti), as well as the eight limbs of Ashtanga.
12:30 pm
Lunch & free time to hike, book a massage or have a nap
2:30
Introduction to Mysore practice: Focus on Key Poses in the Primary Series: with hands-on assistance and modifications, emphasizing safe alignment.
You are invited to practice basic poses at your own pace, with personalized guidance.
4:00
Q & A - ask anything you want about Ashtanga philosophy and practices
5:30
Dinner
7:00
Restorative Yoga
Sunday, Mrach 9
6:30 - 8:30
Mysore practice - come when you want to join in and do your own practice with assistance as needed
9:00
Breakfast & free time to pack up your personal belongings from your cabin
10:30
Pranayama (breathwork) workshop
11:30
Q & A and discuss how to take the practice home
12:00
Lunch
Depart at your leisure or stay and enjoy the ambiance and new friends.

Meet Your Facilitator

Anurag Saraswat

Anurag is a certified yoga teacher who recently immigrated from India to Canada. He holds a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certification. He is passionate about making yoga accessible to everyone, with a strong focus on breathwork, meditation, and mindful movement. Specializing in Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga, Hatha Yoga, and Deep Stretch, Anurag’s teaching emphasizes stress relief, flexibility, and strength. With a background in engineering and an MBA, he brings a balanced and thoughtful approach to wellness, aiming to create a positive impact for all his students.

Book Your Retreat

Friday March 7
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Sunday March 9
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Tuition

This retreat includes all meals, classes, and the accommodation you choose.  Rates are per person.

$575 + HST  shared accommodation – up to 4 people share a cabin

$650 + HST semi-private – 2 people share a room

$825 + HST private – private room all to yourself

* some cabins have 2 rooms

Extend your stay to include the one day workshop March 7 Ashtanga Immersion with Anurag.  Book a cabin for Thursday night $209 + HST (includes breakfast).

Have questions? Need help to register? We’d love to help you – please call 866-609-1793 or email [email protected]

 

 

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Shared - Cabin will be shared with up to 3 other guests of the same gender. If you are booking for just yourself, depending on the retreat, we will match you with other guests of the same gender.

Semi-private - Cabin will be shared with the 1 other person you are registering with. If booking alone, we will try to match you with someone of the same gender.

Private - Cabin for one person, not sharing with others.

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7th March: Ashtanga Immersion – A Weekend Exploration