We have TWO summer season weekend retreats of,

Country Bliss: Bodhisattva Yoga in the Catskills

 

- August 10-12, 2012 (Intermediate-Early Advanced-Level) – Restricted enrollment

- September 7-9, 2012 (Basics Flow I-II Level) – Open enrollment

In the Bodhisattva tradition, being of greater benefit to those around you, often begins with benefiting yourself. Vivekan & Jess invite you to do just that, with their 4th annual summer yoga retreats in the mountains. With home-cooked, locally-harvested meals, the idyllic summer setting, and lots of relaxing down-time, it’s the perfect opportunity to deepen your yoga and meditation practice– and immerse in and stabilize the yogic cultivation of ananda (joy, bliss)!

 

Friday
Arrive anytime after 2pm and enjoy the property. Settle in, explore.
4:30-6pm, unwind in a Bodhisattva Flow
Enjoy a welcome glass of sangria! Perhaps take a soak in the hot tub…
7pm, Delicious dinner in the Plum House

 

 

Saturday
Breakfast, self-serve. Choose from seasonal fresh fruit, homemade breads and spreads, granola and more.
9:30am – 11am, morning Bodhisattva Flow & Pranayama
Yummy lunch served outdoors overlooking the amazing views
5pm – 6:30pm, afternoon Workshop & Meditation
Sunset dinner and wine in the Plum House (It’s BYOB! The retreat center and Vivekan and Jess are judgment-free)
Evening bonfire, s’mores and star-gazing :)

 

 

Sunday
Breakfast, self-serve to your liking
9:30-11am, morning Bodhisattva Flow & Pranayama
Hearty country brunch in the Plum House
Leisure departure

 

 

Choose from the following charming accommodations:

(Sold Out for the August 10-12 retreat!) Honeymoon Sweet: The only room with a double bed for a couple to share. Its bay window looks across the meadow and up the mountain. Located in the LeTrailer, share a full bathroom and bright kitchen with fellow practitioners staying in the LeTrailer Singles. (To reserve the Honeymoon Sweet, please contact us directly in person or via phone: 718.499.9642.)

 

 

LeTrailer Singles: Across the lawn from The Yoga House, LeTrailer has 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, and bright kitchen perfect for watching birds. There are two bedrooms each with a single bed (you’d have a private room) that overlook the squash patch and garden. LeTrailer has one of the best views on the property– sip your coffee or tea on the porch swing as you take in the eye candy and relax!

 

The Yoga House: 4 adorable bedrooms each with 2 single beds (you’d be sharing a room), a full kitchen with fridge, coffee maker, toaster — stocked with breakfast goodies and fresh fruit. There are 2 full bathrooms, a board game room and just outside are the hot tub and pond with meditation deck. Roll out of bed and into morning yoga — the yoga room is located on the first floor! :) (If you don’t sign up with a roomie, we will place you with one of our fabulous, friendly practitioners.)

 

Campground Luxe: Intrepid yogins looking to get some nature time will love the Martha-Stewart-Would-Be-Proud tents (unless you prefer to bring your own), equipped with air mattresses, lanterns, tables and chairs. Bring your own sleeping bags, pillows, blankets and towels. There is access to an outhouse, outdoor shower and sink with hot and cold water. Bliss out over your breakfast spread at the Plum House overlooking killer views and end your day cozied up under the country, star-lit sky.

Price is per person and includes all: Bodhisattva Yoga sessions, amazing meals, and quaint accommodations. All monies are non-refundable, non-transferable, etc., no exceptions.

Honeymoon Sweet: $470
LeTrailer Single: $560
Yoga House: $470
Campground Luxe: $450

Score 10% off the September 7-9 retreat by Early Bird enrolling before June 14, 2012!

For Retreat Eligibility:

In order to register for the August 10-12 Bodhisattva Yoga retreat, you need to have attended a retreat with Vivekan and Jess in the past and/or be actively practicing at least at BY’s Virya-level (and, be ready to move into the Intermediate-level). This retreat will explore Intermediate through early Advanced material. …Or, you can come through a referral from an active practitioner of Bodhisattva Yoga.

All newcomers to Bodhisattva Yoga are welcome to attend the September 7-9 retreat!

Register to reserve your spot by:
1. Using our handy online class, workshop, and retreat enrollment service.
2. Under the “Workshops/Retreats” tab, click the “Sign up now” button under the given retreat.
3. Select your preferred accommodations. (If you’d like the Honeymoon Sweet, please contact us directly.)
4. You will be prompted to make payment. Payment is secure. You are the only the person who can access your account information online — using your user name and password.
5. A receipt and enrollment confirmation will be e-mailed to you!

You may also enroll in-person during scheduled class hours, by calling 718.499.YOGA (9642), or by e-mailing Jessica@BodhisattvaYoga.com. Contact us for more info!

Transportation: Heathen Hill is a gorgeous retreat center in the nearby Catskills, easy to reach by car or public transit. Carpooling has worked well every summer. Offer to carpool, and have your gas/tolls covered by those who ride!

Photo credit: Lucy Kalantari/Flickr