Workshop
Yoga by the Sea Retreat
Kula
(Victoria by the Sea, PEI), Main Town
Aug 25 - 6pm to 8pm
Aug 26 - 9:30am to 9pm
Aug 27 - 9:30am to 9pm
Aug 28 - 9:30am to 9pm
Aug 29 - 8:30am to 10pm
Aug 30 - 9am to 12pm
Cost
$825
$75 - Pre-Register / Early Bird
$825
$75 - Pre-Register / Early Bird
Description
Make Space For Your Well-Being
Embrace the final days of summer with this idyllic five-day yoga retreat on PEI’s gorgeous South Shore. Designed for practitioners of all experience, Yoga by the Sea combines daily yoga and meditation practices, dedicated solo or social time, special events designed to showcase the Island’s spectacular arts and culinary scenes, and plenty of time to relax and unwind.
Join yoga teacher Joshua Lewis and author Trevor Corkum of One Life Writing and ensure that you have some time for YOU this summer - supported by grounding practices, gentle guidance and an abundance of beautiful scenery to inspire and delight all your senses.
Each morning, we’ll gather for daily movement classes in the gorgeously refurbished Victoria School House. After a light lunch, afternoons will allow for guided reflective writing sessions, solo exploration time and optional cultural activities, such as kayaking, food tastings, and cycling—or let yourself take advantage of the week to explore the Island on your own. Evenings feature a combination of group dinners and free time for further exploration. We’ll cap it off with a Thursday night gathering at The Hideout for an east coast feast and a special musical guest performance.
This intimate retreat is set in vibrant, eclectic Victoria-by-the-Sea, a small fishing village turned flourishing artist colony. Victoria’s sumptuous restaurants and pubs stand side by side with an array of artisan shops. Visit potters, sculptors, painters, glass makers, and candle makers. Tempt yourself with handcrafted Island chocolates. See a show or enjoy a concert at the renowned Victoria Playhouse. Or end the evening with a glass of wine overlooking the ocean. Victoria is a compact village nestled on the coast, with its own small beach and coastal walking trails. Our retreat hotel, The Orient, is a historic Victoria landmark, offering rustic charm and a cozy home base for travellers since 1900.
Yoga practice and mindfulness activities will be guided by Joshua Lewis in his signature all-levels accessible and inclusive style. Long-time practitioners, as well as those with little or no experience, will find Joshua’s embodied and inspired teaching methodology to be approachable and profoundly impactful – calming and soothing for the body, mind and the heart.
Optional reflective writing workshops will be led by Trevor Corkum, an award-winning author and creative writing instructor. Whether you are curious about writing, love to journal, have been working on a secret memoir, or have a specific fiction, nonfiction, or other project in mind, this retreat will give you compassionate space to commit time, energy and focus to your practice. Guided activities will include responding to prompts and interactive storytelling activities. No prior writing experience is necessary, and there will be no expectation that you share your work if you prefer to simply indulge in some quiet writing time.
An essential element supporting these personal adventures is the shared experience of connecting with your deepest self while in the community of others doing the same. Everything about the retreat experience is intentionally designed to drop you into a deep reflective state, while also allowing maximum flexibility for you to explore and curate your Island experience as you wish.
Limited enrolment, so register early. Retreat programming prices from $675 + HST. Accommodation extra. Early bird pricing available. Special group incentives. Scholarship available for a yoga teacher from the Maritime provinces. See website for details.
www.joshualewis.com
Styles
Practice level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Any
Activity level
Gentle, Moderate
