Inspirational Yoga Weekend Retreat
Introduction to Kripalu Yoga   February 20-22, 2009

Do you dream of unleashing the power of your authentic self or do you feel a greater sense of freedom, play and fearlessness? Experience a weekend of spontaneity and break out of perfectionism during a holistic and spiritual weekend at The Sanctuary. Learn about Kripalu Yoga from two of the best actresses, dancers and yoga teachers at Kripalu while enjoying other forms of yoga during this weekend retreat. Held for the first time and open to men and women of all levels, relax and be inspired while also experiencing the other amenities at the resort including our Mobil Five Star Spa.

Weekend Agenda

Friday February 20 

• Arrivals
• 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Evening introductory Yoga session with our featured instructors from the Kripalu Center. Session involves: Centering on Breath, Movement; Breath-Centered, Pratapana (movement inquires to energize the body, increase the flow of prana, awaken the mind and increase conscious awareness).
• 9:00pm - 10:00pm - Meet and greet the presenters - light reception with snacks and juice/smoothie bar
• Large group discussion
  

Saturday February 21 

• 7:00am - Early Sunrise Yoga Session on The Sanctuary Grand Lawn - Enjoy the beautiful barrier island surroundings while energizing yourself for the day ahead.
  

• 9:00am-12:00pm - Yoga Session that involves the following: Breadth Spiel, Centering (Pranayamas instruction: Dirgha, Ujjaii and Nadi Shodana), Kripalu Teaching Methodology, Six Movements of the Spine.
  
• 12:00pm - Lunch on own
  
• 1:30pm - Better Back Yoga - Help to realign the spine and ease back tension with this therapeutic yoga session.
  
• 3:30pm - 5:30pm Yoga Session that involves the following: Dance, Yoga Postures Inquiry, Meditation and Nadi Shodhana
• Free Evening - Enjoy resort amenities or try delicious cuisines at our award-winning restaurants

Sunday February 22 

• 9:00am - 10:00am - Farewell Breakfast
• 10:00am - 12:00pm - Final Yoga Session which involves the following: Brief movement, back rub in circle, Centering: review Dirgha and Ujjayi, "As Is" Meditation demo and context, Sharing, Repeat Saturday PM Flow, Discussion, Group Share, Final Om

Jovinna Chan

Jovinna collaborated on many New York productions as an actress and dancer. She discovered yoga as a teenager and now teaches yoga and meditation at Kripalu, where she works closely with many teacher trainers within the 200 and 500 hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training program. Jovinna is devoted to studying the healing power of meditation and movement, and is committed to utilizing the foundation of Kripalu Yoga to inspire others to be authentic and creative.

Jurian Hughes, MFA

Jurian is a gifted Kripalu Yoga teacher, Kripalu YogaDance teacher, actress, and dancer who teaches within many of the 200 and 500 hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training programs. She holds a Master of Fine Arts in acting from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Jurian spent 15 years working as an actress on and off Broadway in New York City, as well as in film and television, nationally and internationally. She finds that her work in theater and as a teacher of yoga and dance are very similar: helping people connect to their spirit and to that which moves them deeply and brings them joy.

Kelly Bowling

Kelly began her venture into yoga during the spring of 1996 at Ball State University, where she took a semester long Hatha Yoga class. From then on she was hooked, and continued her yoga practice regularly until deciding to become a certified instructor herself. She has enjoyed working the past two years at the Fitness Center at The Sanctuary teaching Yoga, Pilates and Aqua Fitness. Additionally, she has spent many hours doing private sessions, working with a variety of clientele including men, women and children, encompassing both young and elder students. Her devotion to promoting a quality fitness experience is evident in the energy and charisma with which she presents each class.

*Weather permitting

The Sanctuary - starting from $545 per person, double occupancy for garden view accommodations
The Villas - starting from $430 per person, double occupancy for one bedroom West Beach villa accommodations
Day Pass - weekend registration without accommodations $289 per person

Event Package Includes: 

• Accommodations
• Sanctuary Spa and Yoga Amenity Tote
  
• Yoga Supplies for use including strap, mat and blocks
  
• All yoga workshops
  
• Meet and greet reception and farewell breakfast
  

Call our reservations specialist for details (800) 654-2924

CANCELLATION POLICY: 14-day cancellation policy. Room deposit (one-night stay) is taken at time of call and is nonrefundable if the reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the event. Day Pass Reservations follow the same 14-day cancellation policy. If a day reservation is made within 14 days of the event, the full amount will not be refunded.

*Event content and pricing is subject to change.