Refuel Body, Mind & Spirit this weekend!

Sleep, Breathe, Stretch, Spa, Sauna, Connect with Mother Nature and REPEAT!...

August 10th to 12th

With a special guest facilitator Carolynn Rohsler, Ashtanga Yoga Instructor!

This weekend is the perfect time to kick start the body, mind & Spirit with a few days spent with Mother Nature. Enjoy a special Horse Widsom class with Horse Whisperer Richard Capener  and Ashtanga Yoga with the lovely Carolynn Rohsler.

Ashtanga (in Sanskrit means eight limbed) Yoga is a traditional form of yoga from India.  Popularized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois with the Mysore practice in his hometown of Myslore, India.  The Ashtanga practice is best know for it’s “power flow” in the sense that the practioner keeps a steady breath throughout all movements; “Vinyasa”.  The “Ujjayi” breath creates intense internal heat and with sweat detoxifies muscles and organs.

Vinyasa means breath-synchronized movement.  The breath is the heart of this practice and links posture to posture, which produces intense internal heat.  This heat purifies by expelling toxins.

There are 3 groups of sequences in Ashtanga Yoga; the Primary Series detoxifies and aligns the body, the Secondary Series purifies the nervous system by opening and clearing the energy channels and the Third Series integrate the strength and grace of the practice, requiring higher levels of flexibility and humility.

In this weekend workshop we will explore the Vinyasa and go through some postures of the primary series.  The constant flow of breath is relaxing and teaches us to flow though movement.

Friday

• 3-5pm arrival, spa, fitness and fun in and around the property
• 5pm Welcome Walk
• 6pm dinner
• 7pm Introductory Ashtanga plus special film presentation

Saturday

• 8:15am breakfast
• 9:00am Grail Morning Mantra
• 9:15am Hike
• 10:15am Ashtanga Yoga with Carolynn
• 9:15am-12:30pm spa & fitness time
• Healthy cooking demonstration
• 12:30 lunch 
• afternoon Horse Wisdom class
• 1:30-6pm spa and fitness
• 6pm dinner 
• 7pm Special Evening Presentation with Carolynn

Sunday

• 8:15am breakfast
• 9am Grail Mantra
• 9:15am Hike
• 10:15am Ashtanga Yoga Conclusion
• 11am check out of rooms
• 12:30 lunch (extra)
• Participants are invited to continue to enjoy the facilities, fitness classes and spa treatments. Lockers available upon request.

Pick Your Package! No extra charge to attend the retreat workshops!

Call our reservation desk @ 877-553-5772

Bio: With many years of competitive swimming and gym days under her belt, Carolynn had her first introduction to yoga a little over 8 years ago.  Through attending several classes taught by a variety of teachers and studios, Carolynn’s love for yoga flourished. With struggles of weight loss and an overly stressed lifestyle, she quickly understood the impact a regular yoga practice had on her life. This created a thirst for more knowledge and a deeper practice. Carolynn has completed an Ashtanga teacher training and is currently a student in holistic nutrition.

Carolynn believes that a yoga class is an experience as a whole; from the smile you receive as you walk into class, to the beads of sweat on your brow, to the quiet mind in Shavasana. All you need to do is bring yourself to class and Carolynn will help you enjoy your experience.

Private one-on-one session are available with Carolynn focusing on movement through yoga postures with a proper breathing technique. 90 minutes $125

Richard Capener ~ After diverse careers as a filmmaker, Executive director of an aboriginal association, natural food store owner, yoga teacher and founding member of a yoga ashram; co-founder of a summer theatre company and an actor/director, Richard is delighted to join the herd of Rocky Mountain Horses at Grail Springs. Having lived with, studied and trained horses since 1983 and with his own herd of eight Rocky Mountain Horses, Richard thanks his mentors John Lyons, Linda Kohanov, Monty Roberts and his first horse "Dusty" for their invaluable insights and enduring lessons.