4 Day Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Reiki in Yosemite, California USA
Yoga and Meditation Retreat in USA
Deepen your yoga and meditation practices. Learn about and receive hands-on Reiki. Enjoy unlimited time in the resort spa, and visit the unforgettable Yosemite Valley. Savor delicious and hearty meals, relax in the hot tub or sauna, and experience the great outdoors. Visit the Yosemite Valley by taking a scenic bus ride to and from the park, or driving your car on your own. You can request a packed lunch to bring with you on your visit to the park! The spa is part of your retreat package with unlimited access to the hot tub and sauna. Leave the retreat blissed out and inspired.
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Highlights
- Daily yoga classes
- Daily mindful guided meditation sessions
- Reiki workshop
- Unlimited access to the resort's spa
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Under a grove of oak and pine in its own small valley with a stream, the Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort offers a magical scene with cabins on stilts dotting the mountainside where walking is part of the experience.
This old camp dates from the 1930s and now offers private hotel-style rooms, tent cabins, hostelling international dormitories, group facilities, a health spa, and a highly regarded restaurant.
You will stay in cabins with private bathrooms. Single or shared spaces are available. Each cabin comes with a mini fridge for storing drinks and snacks. Choose from a private room or a double room, both with private bathrooms.
Program
Sample schedule
Subject to minor changes.
Day 1
- 15:00 Check in and get settled
- 16:00 Dinner (aim to arrive 5 minutes early if possible)
- 19:30 Opening circle and welcome
Day 2
- 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
- 08:30 Breakfast
- Free time - Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in the spa, explore the Bug trails, etc.
- Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant
- 18:00 Dinner (order packed lunch for the following day)
- 19:30 Reiki workshop
Day 3
- 07:00 Vinyasa yoga and meditation
- 08:30 Breakfast
- Free time - Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in the spa, explore, etc.
- Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant
- 18:00 Dinner (order packed lunch for the following day)
- 19:30 Gentle practice (eg. yoga Nidra, restorative)
Day 4
- 07:30 Farewell yoga and meditation
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 Check out
- Lunch - anytime. You can even take it to go with you!
Instructors
Christie Pitko
Christie Pitko, E-RYT-500, began practicing yoga in 2001, and since then, it has healed her spirit and ignited creativity. She teaches alignment-based Vinyasa flow and enjoys helping students stay curious about the inner landscape of their bodies and minds. Christie received her 200-hour teaching certificate in 2011 from the White Lotus Foundation and 300-hour advanced training in 2015 at Barefoot Movement. She continues her studies with Annie Carpenter and SmartFLOW yoga. She enjoys hosting yoga retreats in California and abroad. She is also passionate about the power of daily meditation.
Retreat location
This retreat takes place at the Yosemite Bug in Midpines in California, a rustic resort 30 miles from Yosemite Valley that dates back to the 1930s. Note that the Yosemite Bug is 45 45-minute to hour drive from the Yosemite Valley.
Food
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. Christie Pitko Yoga will do their best to accommodate special requests. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee, tea, and water is available all day. Beer, wine, and dessert can be purchased separately.
The June Bug Cafe is the only restaurant for miles, so dinner will get busy. Please do your best to get to dinner by 6 p.m. If you cannot make scheduled meal times, just let them know. Meals are still included, you might just miss the evening yoga session.
Request a packed lunch to take with you to Yosemite. Orders for packed lunches must be placed at dinner the night before.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
Book a massage or body treatment in the spa for an extra fee.
Spa treatments
During this retreat, you will have unlimited access to the resort's spa including hot tub and sauna.
What's included
- Daily yoga (mix of alignment-based Vinyasa flow and Restorative or yoga Nidra in the evening)
- Daily meditation (mindfully guided meditations)
- Reiki workshop (learn a bit about Reiki, and receive hands-on healing)
- Freshly made meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe plus packed lunches available on request when you are going to Yosemite Valley)
- Unlimited spa access (enjoy the hot tub and sauna at the resort)
- Towels, linens, and soap (your room will have towels, linens, soap, shampoo, and conditioner)
- Community kitchen separated from the dining room (use this if you want to store snacks, or if you come early, stay late, etc.)
- 3 nights accommodations (single or shared rooms in the rustic Yosemite Bug Resort and rooms come with mini-fridges)
What's not included
- Transportation to Bug from Fresno airport (2 hours drive), Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose (about 3 hours drive)
- Entrance fee for parking (requires vehicle registration ahead of time for Saturday and Sunday access)
- Travel insurance (required as there are no refunds for cancellations)
- Transport to Yosemite (27 miles from Yosemite Valley; driving or YARTS shuttle available)
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase at the cafe)
- Additional spa treatments (massage or private salt and essential oil soak available for an additional fee)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Oakland International Airport
200 km
Transfer not provided
San Francisco International Airport
213 km
Transfer not provided
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
91 km
Transfer not provided
San Jose International Airport
176 km
Transfer not provided
Reno–Tahoe International Airport
214 km
Transfer not provided
Sacramento International Airport
190 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
You can book your flight to arrive at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Oakland International Airport (OAK), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), or Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Shifting and Inspired recommends renting a car to drive to the location. The transportation and the fee to enter the park is not included in this package.
The Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is 27 miles from Yosemite National Park. It will take about 45 minutes to an hour to get there by car. Single vehicle entrance fee = 35 USD (not per person per car/truck / RV or Van with 15 seats or less) (HWY 140).
Arrival by bus
Another way is to take the YARTS scenic bus, which picks up at the Bug and takes you directly to the park. The ride is about an hour and 20 minutes due to the stops the bus makes. Please visit the YARTS website for the schedule and to purchase tickets. Christie Pitko Yoga recommends purchasing YARTS tickets ahead of time. Note that the walk from your room at the Bug to the bus stop is about 15 minutes. 10 USD each way and it includes day-use access to the park.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 40% 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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