Vijnana Yoga Retreat in the Tofino Botanical Gardens
Oct 3, 2008 - Oct 6, 2008
Tofino Botanical Gardens, Vancouver Island

Join Sandy Crichton of Valley Yoga as we explore the 7 Vital principles of Vijnana yoga:
*Relaxing
*Quieting the mind
*Intent
*Rooting
*Connecting
*Breathing
*Elongating

Enjoy daily yoga classes that inspire, encourage and enrich your yoga practice. Be nourished by Abundant Vegetarian Feasts inspired by Local Harvests and take home new ideas and recipes from the Interactive Cooking Class.

Free time can be enjoyed walking the many beaches, taking a surf lesson, or riding bikes into town to explore what Tofino has to offer. Meals will be served in an intimate setting at the Botanical House. Join our community of like minded spirits.

This Retreat Includes

3 Nights' Accommodation
Nourishing Organic Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners
6 Yoga Classes with Sandy Crichton of Valley Yoga
Interactive Living Food Class with take home recipes
Access to the Botanical Gardens all weekend long
Eco Friendly Goodie Bags filled with offerings from our proud sponsors
Guayaki Yerba Mate
Nezza Naturals
Girls4Sport
Navitas Naturals

Package Price

Botanical Gardens $650 (quad occupancy)
Botanical Gardens$750 (double occupancy)
Private West Coast Home $850 (private room)
Pay in full by July 1st and save $50!!
Please note that these packages are offered with a minimum of 8 guests and a maximum of 20 guests. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions

Options Available to Enhance Your Retreat

Surf Lessons
Massages and Hot Stone Treatments
Bike Rentals
Kayaking Tours

"Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught, will we realize we cannot eat money."

Cree Indian Proverb

Kudos from Past Retreats:

"The yoga was ever changing & building each day. And what can I say about the food! My body has never felt so alive and healthy. The food tasted delectable. I would definitely recommend this retreat."

~ Barb Baker

"There is no better way to relax than with like-minded people in an amazing place where the Serenity never ends"

~ Natalie Akoon

"A phenomenal time! Great people, amazing food and magic location, yoga, surfing and a hot stone massage... now that's good living!"

~ Kat Pellatt

"Thank you for an amazing experience and amazing energy! I can't wait to come back."

~ Megan McCall

Teachers

Sandy Crichton Founder of Valley Yoga

Sandy discovered the peace and joy of yoga over 11 years ago. She began practicing and teaching Ashtanga yoga and for the last 7years has been practicing and teaching Vijnana yoga. Her influences include Cathy Valentine, Gioia Iwrin and Orit San-Gupta.

Sandy's daily practice and teaching incorporate her desire to share Vijnana yoga and it's many benefits to all her students. Sandy is the owner of Valley Yoga Centre in Duncan, B.C. She built her studio to provide a safe, peaceful, loving place to practice and study yoga.

She has been teaching yoga in the Cowichan Valley for over 8 years and has over 25 years experience in the health and wellness industry.

Sandy has completed her Ashtang Yoga Teacher Training and her Hatha Yoga Teacher Training, and is committed to ongoing education and teacher training in the Vijnana tradition.

Food

You will be nourished with life enriching whole foods prepared with love and gratitude by Milagro Retreats. 3 Abundant meals/day are included in your package. We will introduce super foods such as Goji Berries, Kombucha Tea and Guayaki Yerba Mate. Our kitchen has an open concept and you are welcome to join us with hands on preparation to increase your food knowledge and enhance your experience.

We will be offering an interactive Living Food Class. Providing informal education around conscious eating habits and introducing Super Foods that encourage health and longevity. These take-home recipes are inspired by local harvests and our classes are filled with insights to help you be creative in your own kitchen. The focus is on making the art of creating healthy meals fun and exciting.

Accommodation

*Stay in a shared room at the new Clayquot Field Station at the Tofino Botanical Gardens. This is where our meals and Yoga classes will be held.

Location

The Pacific Rim, though only a few hours from Vancouver and Seattle, exists in a world of its own. Nestled between ancient rainforest and the wild Pacific Ocean, this spectacular coastline is home to an abundance of natural wonders.

At the northern edge of the Pacific Rim National Park lies the quaint, inviting town of Tofino, home to artists and surfers alike. Discovered a century ago when Anglican missionaries searched for the most beautiful place on Vancouver Island, Tofino continues to invoke a sense of breath-taking, awe-inspiring beauty.