Wondering exactly what you’ll be doing during your time at the Centre? Here’s a detailed schedule followed by an overview of the weekend.
View a detailed schedule of the Yoga Getaway retreat.| Friday | |
| 3 – 6 pm | Registration |
| 4:45 – 6 pm | Yoga Postures |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 – 8:15 pm | Orientation |
| 8:15 – 8:45 pm | Guided Relaxation |
| 8:30 – 11 pm | Sauna * |
| Saturday | |
| 7 am | Wakeup & Tea |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breath & Meditation |
| 8:30 am | Chai tea & fruit |
| 8:55 – 10:25 am | Yoga Postures |
| 10:45 am | Brunch |
| 11:15 – 12:00 pm | Jai Store Open |
| 11:30 – 3:30 pm | Free time |
| 2 pm | Snack |
| 3:30 – 5 pm | Yoga Postures |
| 5:15 – 6:15 pm | Restorative Yoga |
| 6:30 pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 – 9 pm | Evening Program |
| 8:30 – 11 pm | Sauna * |
| Sunday | |
| 7 am | Wake up & tea |
| 7:30 – 8:30 am | Breath & Meditation |
| 8:30 – 8:55 am | Chai tea & Fruit |
| 8:55 – 10:25 am | Yoga Postures |
| 10:45 am | Brunch |
| 11:30 – 12 pm | Closing Circle |
| 12 – 1 pm | Jai Store Open |
Friday afternoon/evening
Check in, have a cup of tea and make yourself at home. For early arrivals a mixed levels class is available before dinner. After a delicious meal and evening orientation, unwind with a guided relaxation. Later enjoy the wood-fired sauna* before settling into bed.
Saturday
Saturday morning starts gently with classical breathing practices and guided meditation; then choose the yoga asana class that suits you:
New and Continuing Beginning Yoga (2 Levels as needed).
Slow moving, basic postures with an emphasis on alignment and breath while building concentration, strength and softness. Some flow as well as sustained postures with modifications to support individual needs. Emphasis and style of class will vary with each instructor.
Intermediate Yoga.
For those who are comfortable in basic postures and want more of a challenge. Class includes some vinyasa flow as well as sustained postures including inversions and hand balances. Emphasis and style will vary with each instructor, who will be open to posture suggestions.
Spend the early afternoon outdoors, hiking or exploring the Ganges shops and art galleries, and the famous Saturday craft and farmers’ market. Alternatively you can stay at the Centre, relax in the library, read by the fire or pond, or stroll through the gardens and grounds. In addition, you could choose a private bodywork session at our Chikitsa Shala Wellness Centre.
Then join the late afternoon Restorative Yoga class for a deeply relaxing experience. After dinner, enjoy a casual evening with homemade dessert and tea and an optional evening program.
Sunday
After your Sunday morning yoga, brunch, and farewells, you’ll head for home refreshed, renewed and ready for the next challenge life brings you.
*There is no sauna during the summer season, due to fire regulations.
Schedule for Bodywork Treatments
For those who would like to book a bodywork treatment with Chikitsa Shala Wellness Centre, possible times for a treatment are as follows:
Friday – all day until 6 pm
Saturday from 10:45 – 3:15 pm
Sunday from 10:45 am – 5 pm
Treatments are also available during any of the scheduled program times.
