“Retreat relax recharge ”
3 Day Holistic Yoga and Meditation Self-Care Retreat in Michigan, USA
Vivekananda Retreat Center, Ganges, Michigan, USA
Short Meditation and Yoga Retreat USA
The retreats are conducive to self-healing and relaxation. Total beginners and all-level students are welcome. Come as you are. Enjoy the atmosphere of traditional yogic life on 110 acres of beautiful non-farming land just minutes away from SW Lake Michigan's sandy beaches. Only 2.5 hours away from Ann Arbor, MI, and Chicago, IL.
Meet the instructors
Ema
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Highlights
- Guided custom-tailored movement, breathing, and meditation
- Daily dynamic posture sequences, and breathing techniques
- Yoga Nidra and meditation
- Forest bathing and nature meditation at the lake and on the Shrine
- Q/A sessions, visualizations, and more
- 2 nights accommodation
- Freshly prepared healthy vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
3 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:30
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Conference room
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
Share a room and a bathroom with 1 or 2 people of the same sex in a cottage with modern bathroom facilities. A small number of single rooms are available on a first-come first served basis. Men and women stay in separate buildings.
Program
Ease tension and restore your energy flow. Stretch a little, hike a little, meditate a little, relax deeply, and breathe a lot. Take a weekend to come back to self, and self-care. Enjoy quality yoga and meditation in the beautiful SW Lake Michigan countryside minutes away from sandy beaches. Beginners and pros are welcome.
Relax, Reset, Rejuvenate
Morning and afternoon yoga classes are held on the private patio in the fresh air or in the main building auditorium. Deeply therapeutic yoga, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation repair the exhaustion. Hike the Shrine Trail on the property, walk at Lake Michigan's nearby beach, have a private consultation, journal, or just relax. Each day will have an activity like making yoga art, chanting, or free time to do something that feels good to you!
All meals are freshly prepared and vegetarian (vegan friendly).
Tentative retreat schedule
Day 1
- 17:00 Opening circle and introductions
- 17:15 Guided yoga and meditation
- 18:30 Supper
- 19:30 Sunset beach walk (optional)
Day 2
- 07:45 Tea
- 08:00 Gentle yoga and therapeutic breathing
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:30 Walk/hike and meditate in nature
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:30 - 17:30 Guided yoga Nidra and meditation
- 18:30 Supper
- 20:00 Chanting / Q&A (Satsang) - (optional)
Day 3
- 07:45 Tea
- 08:00 Guided yoga and meditation practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:00 Closing circle
Karma Yoga - You will all take turns cleaning up after meals
Included excursions
- Lake Michigan sandy beaches nearby
Instructors
Ema Stefanova
5 Certificates
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Ema is an internationally recognized master teacher of 30+ years. Ema's approach is highly effective. Clients include beginners and pros from teachers and busy professionals, athletes, healthcare workers and all seeking to ease tension and restore a healthy energy flow in their life.
Retreat location
This retreat will be held at Vivekananda Retreat Center in Ganges, Michigan, USA.
Distances
- Saugatuck, 7 miles
- Holland, MI 15 miles
- Ann Arbor, MI - 2.5 hours
- Chicago, IL - 2.5 hours
Unique features
General
- Beach
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Smoke-free property
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Vegetarian meals
Please let the organizer know in advance if you are allergic to a specific food type or have strong dislikes. Meat, eggs, or alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises. Please, bring any special food you need.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Private sessions are available at extra cost.
What's included
- 2 nights accommodations with meals
- Daily small group classes
What's not included
- Yoga mat - please, bring your own
- Private yoga therapy session (additional fees apply)
- Gourmet coffee - please, bring your own if you are a coffee lover. Instant coffee and teas are available.
- If not flying, please bring your linen, towels, and toiletries since what is available may not be to your liking or hypoallergenic.
How to get there
Recommended Airports
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
ORD
O'Hare International Airport
155 km
Transfer not provided
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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