When we think of balance in the context of Yoga, we usually conjure up images of Tree Pose (Vrksasana) or Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana III). When we stand on one leg, these poses clearly involve balance.
On a certain level, however, ALL asanas are balancing poses. Finding stability requires practice and skill in even the most basic poses. Observe the adjustments the body makes to stay balanced in Mountain Pose (Tadasana).
In the vast realm of Yoga, balance involves so much more than being steady in pose. There is the balance between effort and letting go (abhyasa and vairagya), between the pairs of opposites (dvandvah), between firmness and comfort (sthira and sukha), and more.
During our week-long retreat, we will explore the experience of being balanced on many levels: physical, energetic, emotional, mental, intellectual, and spiritual. The conscious practice of asana and pranayama is an unparalleled vehicle for delving into the subtleties of existence and consciousness. This is, of course, one of the brilliant aspects of the Iyengar method.
Join senior-most Iyengar yoga instructors Patricia Walden and John Schumacher journey of self-actualization, practicing the tangible, the experiential, to open the doors to the ineffable, the mystical, and make it all work in our daily lives.
Daily Schedule:
8am — Breakfast
9:30am-12pm — Active asana practice
12:30pm — Lunch/free time
4pm-6pm — Inversions and pranayama
6:30pm — Dinner/free time
7:45pm — Free time to enjoy community and simply be
*There will be two evening Q&A sessions and final evening Follies!
Patricia and John will each teach one class per day. They will trade off so that each will teach a morning class one day and an afternoon class the next. The morning class will be a more active dynamic class; the afternoon class will focus on Inversions and preparations for and the practice of pranayama.
PRICING & REGISTRATION:
Program Tuition & Basic Accommodations: $2795
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Registration deposit required: A $500 non-refundable deposit is required to secure online registration. Full payment is due eight weeks before the start of the program.
Tuition fee includes: Triple Occupancy Main Lodge, Shared Yurt/Deluxe Wall Tent/Sai Condo, or Single Tipi/Tent, plus meals and use of all amenities – our bathhouse, sauna, hot tub, as well as all the Feathered Pipe Ranch facilities and grounds. Upgraded accommodation are available.
Additional lodging upgrade pricing: Click here
Full description of accommodations options: Click here
The retreat will include:
— 6-nights indoor or outdoor accommodations (upgraded accommodations require an additional fee)
— All daily classes and group sessions, suitable for all
— Delicious and lovingly prepared vegetarian cuisine
— Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day
— Full access to the extensive Feathered Pipe grounds (including the hot tub and sauna)
Not included:
— Airfare
— Bodywork & Massage
— Montana Accommodation Tax $25
— Staff gratuities
— Laundry
Shuttle service: Shuttle service from/to Helena Regional Airport on arrival/departure day is complimentary (free) for all registered guests! Please note that if you are needing pick-up or drop-off on any other day, that there will be a $50 one-way charge.
Arrival and departure: Please plan to arrive at the Feathered Pipe Ranch no later than 3pm on the arrival day (Sunday, 5 July) of your retreat so you can join us for a tour of the grounds before dinner at 6:30pm and our group evening orientation following dinner. Please arrange to leave the Ranch in the morning or early afternoon of departure day (Saturday, 11 July). Checkout is at 9am, and guests are welcome to stay at The Ranch until their flight leaves that day.
Interested, but still need more information? Visit our FAQ page, drop us a message including your contact details here, or give us a ring at (406) 442-8196.
Thanks and look forward to seeing you!