May 2 2025 - May 2 2025

Crown & Heart: A day of Yoga Inversions

Join us for a day exploring inversions and learn how to do them safely, and in alignment, choosing a variation that serves your body and strength.

Yoga postures are designed to bring unity to body, mind, and spirit. Originating thousands of years ago, Yoga is a systematic approach rooted in tradition, to bring balance and unity to your whole being.

This day has a focus on inversion postures known to detoxify, build strength, and improve flexibility.

Whether you’re new to Yoga, or looking to deepen your practice, this retreat offers a balanced exploration of inversions and their benefits.

Expect a full day of learning, self-reflection, and physical renewal, designed to guide you toward peace, clarity, and vitality.

This day introduces inversions in a gentle and supportive way, allowing beginners to learn key concepts, modifications and the use of props without feeling overwhelmed. There is time for reflection, group discussion, and of course relaxation, making it a balanced day.

RETREAT SCHEDULE

Friday, May 2

8:45 - 9:15

Arrive and get oriented to the centre

9:15

Introductions and Intention Setting: We begin with a grounding circle to set personal intentions with a focus on courage, balance, and patience. Understand the benefits of inversions including improved circulation, mental clarity, and stress relief.

9:45

Gentle Flow: Hatha Yoga - gently activate core strength and shoulder stability, laying the foundation for balanced posture and confident movement. Expect slow, mindful transitions and poses that focus on building endurance in the core and opening the shoulders, strengthening the body while keeping a calm and steady pace.

11:00

Sirsasana (Headstand) Workshop • Introduction to Headstand variations: (Tripod, Forearm headstand). • Prop Support Practice: Use blocks, the wall, and other props for support to explore Headstand. Practice preparatory poses, such as Dolphin, to build shoulder stability.

12:30

Lunch & free time to relax or explore the spring forest

1:45

Sarvangasana (Shoulder stand) Workshop • Shoulder stand Preparation: Warm-up with chest and shoulder-opening exercises to prepare for Shoulder stand. • Introduction to Shoulder stand Techniques: Demonstrate Shoulder stand variations and discuss alignment tips, using blankets or props for neck support. • Supported Practice: Practice Shoulder stand with props, including blankets and the wall for beginners. Experiment with Halasana (Plow Pose) and Viparita Karani (Legs-Up-the-Wall) as preparatory or alternative poses.

3:00

Restorative Yoga & Cooling Postures • Restorative Practice: Enjoy cooling postures like Supta Baddha Konasana (Reclining Bound Angle Pose) and gentle twists to relax the body and releasehelping any tension from the inversion practice. • Legs-Up-the-Wall: Practice this restorative inversion as a gentle alternative, helping to relax the nervous system and integrate the benefits of the day..

3:30

Meditation & Visualization for Balance • Guided Meditation: A meditation focused on cultivating balance and courage, essential qualities for inversion practice.   Group Reflection & Q & A • Sharing Circle: Reflect on challenges, successes, and personal growth from the day’s practice. Discuss ways to integrate inversions safely into a home practice.

4:00

Depart at your leisure or stay and enjoy the ambiance

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 May 2

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Friday May 2

Tuition

Day Retreat Cost: $165 + HST includes lunch

Create your own mini retreat by coming a day early and enjoying a cabin overnight $209 (includes breakfast)

Extend your stay to include the Weekend Yoga Exploration with Anurag.

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

Our Accomodation Types

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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