The more conscious we become, the
harder it can be to travel. We want to explore the stunning corners of the earth, but we don’t want our footprints to be so deep that they end up becoming destructive.
There are ways to cover our tracks, get out of dodge and still remain the eco-warriors that we are. Tofino Botanical Gardens has just the spot for you to feel connected to your breath and to the environment. Like, simultaneously.
Accommodation for this yoga retreat is held at an ecolodge, which is completely energy efficient and has charming details like an on-site organic garden. Cleaning supplies are non-toxic and there is a policy in place that is pretty strict on the no water bottle thing. If this retreat will get you out of the habit of waste and into the habit of respect, then that is a lot longer lasting than any
Sun Salutation.
We best move on to save ourselves from writing sonnets for the environment.
Nadia Bonenfant of Juna Yoga and Dede Monette have quite an itinerary planned for their retreat from September 18-28
th (right around the time of year when you’re
calling for summer like a lost puppy). Twice daily yoga classes, guided interpretive walks and beach meditations are all fabulous ways to feel grounded and inspired.
Then there are the Surf and SUP yoga workshops. SUP as in
stand up paddleboarding, not as in ‘sup, dude?' Although it works equally well in both situations. It ‘s exactly the opposite of grounded, but how do we know something well until we know its opposite?
We can’t know calm unless we know stressed. We can’t know balance unless we feel imbalance.
The price is just $1300 plus HST. Take a minute away from looking forward and get present. You can contact
[email protected] or
head here for more details.
