When: Oct 30-Nov 1 2024
Where: Nectar Yoga, Bowen Island
About:
Join Tina Pashumati James for a 2-day immersion as we approach the darker cycle of the year, it’s an important time to rest, reflect, and nurture yourself. The darkening months can sometimes take a toll mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Traditionally Samhain ( Halloween) marked the end of the Celtic year as it was the end of the harvest season, this was a time to replant the seeds and prepare for the new year ahead.
We are called to turn inward and reflect on our connection to spirit.
You’ll rediscover your true nature, awaken your inner heroine, and step into your power as a vibrant wise holy being. Imagine — the magic of connecting in harmony with other beautiful people who share your interests and values while expanding into your most authentic, unbridled self!
A journey of self-discovery and reclaiming your radiance awaits!
This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
2-night accommodation of your choice*
*(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one if not booking the entire cottage privately)Non-accommodation spaces available for Bowen Island locals – limited spaces available
All vegetarian meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts) that nourish the mind, body and spirit
Welcome Circle
Opening meditation and yoga class
Daily meditation, asana yoga, and chanting practices
Free time for rest and reflection
Closing connection circle
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Day 1 30th October
3pm Check-In
3:30pm Arrival Snack
3:45pm Group Orientation (Introductions, Smudge Ceremony, Opening)
4:30pm - 5:45pm Welcome Circle, Breathwork, Asana
6:15pm - 7:15pm Dinner
7:30pm - 9:00pm Mantra Forest Bathing
Day 2 31st October
8-9:30am (Cleansing Practices) & Morning Meditation
Chakra focused Hatha Yoga Practice
9:45am Breakfast
11am - 12:30pm Mindfulness & Meditation Workshop and Shamanic Drumming
1pm Lunch
1:30pm - 4:30pm Walking Meditation, Asana, Breathwork
6:15pm Dinner
7:30pm - 9:00pm Animal Totem Journey
Day 3 1st November
8am - 9:00am Morning Meditation
Manifestation Focused Yoga Practice Embodying your Highest Self
9:30am Breakfast
10:20am - 11:00am Check-out
ABOUT TINA
Renowned for her yoga teaching as well as environmental stewardship.
A former mountaineer, marathoner, competitive equestrian rider, yoga studio owner and so much more, she is a true Bhakti practitioner.
Tina lives, eats and breathes the essence of what yoga is particularly through her environmental stewardship. She is a voice for the voiceless and speaks up about why a plant-based diet is so important within these yoga practices.
“Environmentalism and animal activism are why "I became a yoga teacher," to honour the earth with my First Nations elders with respect for nature and the sacred ceremonies, and to use it as a platform to share and educate.”
Tina is an authorized Senior Ashtanga yoga teacher by Manju Jois at the European Academy of Ashtanga yoga with 30 years of experience, as well as an advanced Jivamukti teacher with 15 years of experience.
She teaches a life program every year in India at the eco-village Govardhan, 800-hour mentorships, private retreats, sweat lodge and vision quests with her Elders.