“Yoga, whale watching, and regenerative farming”
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2687 W. Valley Rd., Friday Harbor, WA 98250, United States of America
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Join Jiya James Wesson at Saturn's Return Farm and Inn on San Juan Island in the Pacific Northwest for seven nights and six days of yoga asana practice and study designed to infuse your yoga practice with all aspects of the classic eight limbs of yoga. In addition to experiencing the philosophies of yoga that will deepen both your understanding and your joy in this incredible practice, you will get a chance to explore the beauty of the islands of the Salish Sea (including a whale watching excursion), but also learn about and take part in regenerative farming at Saturn's Return Farm and Inn.
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Jiya James
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Highlights
- 6 days of yoga practice
- 2 yoga sessions daily
- Whale watching excursion
- Study and practice in a unique setting
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Experienced yoga instructor and retreat leader
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
6 days with instruction
Group size: 4-8 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Saturn's Return Farm and Inn offers comfortable accommodations on an active farm that is also a retreat and event center. A daily organic breakfast is included in your stay. The retreat location is a fifteen-minute drive to Friday Harbor.
Program
Program
There will be both welcoming and farewell group dinners for attendees of the retreat. You will have two daily yoga practices (one on the day of the whale watching excursion), incorporating instructor Jiya James Wesson's eclectic mix of yoga styles that is suitable for all experience levels as well as discussions and readings of yoga texts both classical and modern. You will be challenged at times both physically and mentally while finding calm within the challenge.
In between the yoga sessions, there will be chances to learn more about regenerative farming and take part in the work on the farm as well as explore the 42 acres of Saturn's Return or spend time in nearby Friday Harbor. Friday Harbor is home to both an art museum and a whale museum in addition to shopping and dining options.
Bicycles and sea kayaks are available for rent in Friday Harbor as well.
Included excursions
Whale watching excursion on Wednesday afternoon.
Instructors
Jiya James Wesson
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A 200-hour yoga certified instructor since 2008 in the Quad Cities in the Midwestern United States. A lifelong student of yoga practice and philosophy, James brings not only detailed instruction for all aspects of yoga practice but also shares the joy and humor of yoga and the lifestyle.
Retreat location
San Juan Island is one of the larger islands in the Salish Sea of the Pacific Northwest of the United States of America. In addition to the abundant sea life around the island which includes minke and grey whales, orcas, porpoises, and sea lions, there are ample trails for hiking to observe birds and other wildlife. Friday Harbor is a vibrant area with shops and restaurants around the harbor area as well as local art and history museums.
Food
Local organic produce will be served during the retreat. A vegetarian option is also available.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Organic
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)
- Bicycle rentals
- Sea kayak tours
What's included
- 6 days of twice-daily yoga practice (except Wednesday - one morning practice only)
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Dinners on the first and last nights
- Whale watching excursion
What's not included
- All travel expenses
- Car rentals
- Meals except as noted above
- Other day trips or excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
138 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
From Seattle-Tacoma Airport, the travel to Friday Harbor is via bus to Anacortes, WA and then a ferry to San Juan Island, or via charter plane from Seattle-Tacoma Airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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