4 Day SW Lake Michigan Gentle Yoga and Meditation Self-Care Retreat in USA
Yoga and Meditation Retreat in the USA
This retreat is for beginners and pros eager to learn pathways to peace via expert guidance in classical yoga meditation, also easy to incorporate into your everyday life. All practice is tailored to guests' needs and abilities. There will be also time to walk on the beach, hike the Shrine Trail on the property, watch Lake Michigan sunsets, and more. The emphasis in this retreat is on relaxation and meditation.
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Highlights
- Daily small group classes
- Guided custom-tailored stretches, therapeutic breathing
- Yoga Nidra and chanting
- Beach/sunset walk
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily vegetarian meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
- Conference room
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
You will be staying for three nights at the Vivekananda Retreat Center in Ganges, Michigan. They have hosted their retreats here since 1991, and a responsible, disciplined life is followed. There are single and double rooms in shared cottages, each with a shared bathroom (with 1-2 people). Safe for women solo travelers. Men and women stay in separate buildings.
Program
Overview
The retreats are for total beginners and all who would like to experience classical yoga and meditation as a way of life, healing, and growth. Develop and refine your practice in an environment dedicated to peace.
Restore, renew, and relax! Make yourself the priority and take time to enjoy great yoga meditation in the beautiful Lake Michigan countryside minutes away from sandy beaches. This weekend is for you to practice self-love and self-care!
Program
Each day will begin with a yoga class in the main building or outdoors weather permitting. Meditation is an important part of this retreat and will be practiced sitting down (floor or chair), and also on the Shrine trail in nature on the property.
Each day will have an activity like making yoga art, or free time to do something that feels good to you!
The retreat starts on Thursday at 17:00 and finishes on Sunday at 10:00.
Schedule
Thursday
- 17:00 Opening circle and introductions
- 17:15 Guided yoga and meditation
- 18:30 Supper
- 19:30 Meditation/chanting/beach sunset walk
Friday and Saturday
- 07:45 Tea
- 08:00 Gentle yoga, therapeutic breathing, meditation
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:30 Walk and meditate on the Shrine Trail
- 13:00 Lunch
- 16:00 - 17:00 Guided yoga and meditation
- 18:30 Supper
- 20:00 Meditation/chanting/beach sunset walk
Sunday
- 07:45 Tea
- 08:00 Guided yoga, breathing, and meditation practice
- 09:15 Breakfast
- 10:00 Closing circle
Instructors
Ema Stefanova
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
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Smoke-free property
Services
- Conference room
- Library
- Meeting room
- Parking lot
This Yoga Retreat is vegetarian-friendly
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Food
Retreat meals are vegetarian. Please let the organizers know in advance if you are allergic to a specific food type. Meat, eggs, or alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises. Bring any special food and medicines you need, also a water bottle to fill, and/or drinking water. Retreat Center water is well water.
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
Things to do (optional)
Private yoga sessions are available at extra cost.
What's included
- Daily group yoga and meditation classes
- Guided effortless movement, therapeutic breathing
- Guided meditation
- Yoga Nidra
- 3 nights accommodations
- Vegetarian meals
What's not included
- Bed sheets, towels, and toiletries: please, bring your own if easy, since what is available may not be hypoallergenic
- Yoga mat/blanket - please, bring your own
- Transportation to and from the retreat
- Special foods and drinks you may need, please bring your own (meat, eggs, and alcohol are prohibited)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
O'Hare International Airport
155 km
Transfer not provided
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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