Join us for a Yoga Health Retreat in Tofino on Vancouver Island British Columbia
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A Stellar Salts Yoga Retreat Mar 23-25, 2012
Join Local Yoga Instructor Jessica Beck, Special Guest Teacher Jackie Dumaine and Salts Organic Clothing for our
1st Annual Yoga Retreat at the stunning Eco Retreat Center,
Tofino Botanical Gardens ~ in Tofino, BC on Vancouver Island for a Spring Co-ed Surf and Yoga Retreat. Enjoy this memorable gathering and experience the power of Yoga, meditation, the ocean, healing foods and deep rest. Take time to rest, laugh, connect, and rejuvenate.
Enjoy this memorable gathering and experience the power of Yoga, meditation, the ocean, healing foods and deep rest. Take time to rest, laugh, connect, and rejuvenate.
* Heal with organic special meals inspired by local sous chef of Cafe Bliss, Nicolas Sandoval, included is a living foods talk to help deepen your understanding of the power of your food.
* Take in adventure by surfing, kayaking or hiking. All levels welcome. If you are new to surfing we will set you up with local surf school, same goes with Kayaking and hiking.
* Book a private yoga therapy session, swim in the ocean, take a surf lesson or simply read a book.
Celebrate the beginning of a Stellar Spring with Jessica and Salts!
This Retreat Includes…
- 2 nights accommodation at Tofino Botanical Gardens Eco Lodge
- Three+ Yoga classes per day incorporating all levels
- Healing Organic meals lovingly prepared by our chef
- Interactive Living Foods Class
Package Price
- Double Occupancy $450 CA/Person (twin/queen bed available)
- Single Occupancy $550 CA/Person (queen bed available) limited private rooms are available.
Options Available to Enhance Your Retreat
- Private Yoga Therapy~ $65-$85
- Surf Lessons and Board Rental ~ $75/day
- Guided Kayaking Trips ~ $85-$125
- Guided Hikes and Cultural Tours ~ $45-$85
Surfing
Group lessons offer three hours of quality surf instruction with no more than five students to one instructor.
The lesson starts on the beach where you learn all about
- Equipment usage and care
- Ocean safety
- Surf etiquette
- Proper surfing technique
- Environment
Then after a quick stretch we head out to waist deep water where you’ll enjoy catching tons of whitewater waves and learn from the tips our experienced instructors have to share.
*Prerequisites – students must have basic swimming skills and be 12 years or older (over 5 ft and 100 lbs).
Yoga & Meditation + Special Guest Jackie Dumaine, The Yoga Code
Our yoga journey begins with an early morning meditation to induce calm and relaxation. After a tea, a revitalizing yoga practice is offered incorporating physical postures and breathing practices.After your day of adventure or rest join us for a relaxing yin, or deep stretch, practice to soothe your mind and muscles.Our Special Guest Jackie Dumaine will join us on throughout the weekend to share, The Yoga Code: The Yoga Code is a step-by-step process to teach you how the ancient wisdom of Yoga can be applied to our modern world, creating extraordinary shifts in all areas of your life – money, career, health, family, relationships.
Our Teachers
Jessica is all smiles when it comes to Retreats!
Jessica Beck, Yoga Instructor
Jessica is a health and yoga enthusiast for 15 years, now based in Victoria, BC and the Gulf Islands. She combines her knowledge of Therapeutic Massage, Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, Functional Anatomy, Soft Tissue Release and nutrition to provide a holistic approach to pain, injury and their prevention. “My mission is to Make Yoga Easy by teaching core skills for a conscious yoga and life practice.”
“An amazing health educator who is filled with so much life! Her knowledge, wisdom, and beautiful personality make a perfect combination for anyone looking for a new way of living life to its fullest”! ~Brenda Feuerstein Founder, Director: Traditional Yoga Studies
Food
Our food is lovingly and expertly prepared by Nicolas Sandoval, sous chef of Cafe Bliss, Victoria, BC. Nicolas is passionate about wild, living foods and preserving our foods natural state as much as possible. While preparing our healing foods Nicolas infuses his meals with a French flare. He originates from Southern France, a small town called Bordeaux. His menu for this retreat will include traditional French Culinary masterpieces combined with his passion for wild living raw foods. French Tart, Mushroom Soup, Raw Chocolate..
Special Announcement! Nicolas will present a Living Foods talk to discuss the value of keeping our foods alive, the benefits of Spring Water, the value of mushrooms in our forest, as well, the most current healthy living strategies. We are very honored to have him join us and excited to learn from him!
Accommodations
We are staying at the Tofino Botanical Gardens Eco Lodge, in Tofino, BC. Located on 12 acres of waterfront gardens and rainforest at the gateway to the
Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Connect with Nature in the gardens, forest, and shoreline that explore the relationship between culture and nature.
If you would like to extend your stay beyond the retreat the rate per night is $99.00
Location
Tofino and Ucluelet are two gems secluded on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada. At Tofino’s doorstep is the Clayoquot Sound region, a world UNESCO biosphere reserve. This area boasts one of British Columbia’s most prized nature reserves, Pacific Rim National Park. Tofino offers the best way to experience BC’s pristine wilderness first hand. Tofino is home to Canada’s Best Place to Surf.
Check out the latest surf reports
here.
Getting Here
Our Retreat starts with Dinner at the Eco Lodge 530pm March 23. Arrivals should be planned anytime in the afternoon.Our time together will end with Brunch at 11am March 25.
We recommend contacting Tracey Mcewan, 1 866 210 6135, with Flight Center, to arrange your flight and travel if your coming from afar. Tracey is local to the island and is available to answer all your travel questions. We also recommend having a vehicle if you are wanting to explore the island more….there is much to take in here!
We are excited to meet you! Sign up today to ensure your space!
