Hood River, Oregon June 15 – June 22, 2012 – $1175
One Week Intensive
HeartGate Sanctuary is a magnificent 10,000 sq. ft. renovated schoolhouse, circa 1910, located just above the beautiful Columbia River town of Hood River, Oregon. Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams stand as sentinels to the south and north, and the area abounds in rivers, lakes, and wilderness. The charming and vibrant resort town of Hood River revolves around the world class sport offerings, as well as the fruit orchards that sit above the powerful Columbia River. Even the hour drive from Portland Int’l airport is enchanting as it follows the Columbia River through its famous Gorge.
*Seva As part of each retreat at HeartGate, participants live together in community and practice seva. Seva, regardless of its form, is giving ourselves unconditionally in service. It supports the release of resistance, our internal argument with the present moment. Every moment at HeartGate immerses us in the practice of Unity awareness. Many of our 2009 and 2011 500-hr retreat participants say that although the community living aspect of this intensive was what, initially, they were most resistant to, in the end, it was one of the most beneficial aspects of their intensive experience. They became closer than they imagined, and learned more about themselves than they thought possible in their time together.
What to bring
- Journal
- Layers for most seasons here
- Sturdy walking shoes for walking or hiking
- Perfume-free and biodegradable toiletries
- Yoga mat, block and strap
- Reading materials listed below
- Swimsuit for optional local swimming or water sports
Arrivals/Departures and Ground Transportation:
If flying, please plan a flight arriving into Portland Airport before 2 pm on Friday June 15th. Additionally, please plan a flight leaving on Friday, June 22nd.after 1 pm. We will arrange carpools or a shuttle coming from the airport about 2:30 pm on the 15th and leaving for the airport at around 11 am on the 22nd.
Reading List:
- The Living Gita: The Complete Bhagavad Gita: A Commentary for Modern Readers, Sri Swami Satchidananda;
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sri Swami Satchidananda (read Sutras 1:1-1:15 and all of Book 2).
- YogaFit’s Level 1 & Level 4 Manual
- The Language of Yoga, Nicolai Bachman
- Bringing Yoga to Life, by Donna Farhi
Prerequisites: Please read all of the above materials prior to attending this Intensive. Attendees should have their RYT 200 or equivalent, or get special permission from Stephanie Adams.
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