Kundalini Yoga Spring Getaway 2020 - CANCELLED

Kundalini Yoga Spring Getaway
April 17-19, 2020
Hockley Valley, Ontario, Canada

Give yourself a wonderful weekend of Kundalini Yoga with the goal of getting:

  • Tons of Kundalini Yoga
  • Deep relief from stress
  • Renewed resolve for healthy living
  • You’ll be guided by teachers with over 50 years of Kundalini Yoga among them for a weekend of fun, fitness, and friendship.

Kundalini yoga teachers at yoga retreat

Santokh, Daya and Nirmal

ABOUT KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini Yoga is a scientific technology for happiness. Beginner to advanced students can participate at their own level. This retreat is open to all.

 

THE LOCATION: Ecology Retreat Centre logo

Ecology Retreat Centre, 308046 Hockley Road, Mono, ON
on 200 acres of forested property, skirted by the Bruce Trail
(near Orangeville, approx. 85 km from Toronto)

WEEKEND SCHEDULE – attend all or some – the choice is yours

Friday April 17, 2020

Arrival anytime after 3pm
4 – 6 pm: Unwind! Kundalini Yoga with Daya Kaur
6:30 – 7:30 pm Dinner
8 – 9 pm Welcome and Evening Meditation                            

Saturday April 18, 2020

4 am – 6:30 am: Aquarian Sadhana
7 – 8 am: Intro to Kundalini Yoga
7 – 8 am: morning Kundalini Yoga
8 – 9 am: Breakfast
9:15 – 11:45 am: New! Children’s Program

9:30 – 11:30 am: Kundalini Yoga Workshop Creekside Room    
9:30 – 11:30 am: Kundalini Yoga Workshop Meeting Hall
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
2 – 3 pm: Kundalini Yoga Walking Meditation
with Daya Kaur (Weather Permitting – Outdoors)

2 – 3 pm: Meditation for Beginners
2 – 3 pm: Kundalini Yoga
3:15 – 5:45 pm: New! Children’s Program
3:30 – 5:30 pm: Kundalini Yoga Workshop Creekside Room
3:30 – 5:30 pm: Kundalini Yoga Workshop Meeting Room
6 – 7 pm: Dinner
7:15 – 9 pm: Bonfire (Weather Permitting – Outdoors)
8 – 9 pm: Evening Gong Bath with Gongs, Meditation and Relaxation with Daya, Kirtan Ravi, and Seva Ram (Meeting Hall)

Playoff Leafs Hockey Night (if applicable) with Parampreet (Lounge)

Sunday, April 19, 2020                                                                           

4 am – 6:30 am: Aquarian Sadhana
7 – 8 am:  Morning Kundalini Yoga Class
8:30 – 9:30 am: Breakfast
9:45 – 12:15 pm: New! Children’s Program
10 – 12 pm: Kundalini Yoga Workshop
12:30 – 1:30 pm: Lunch and departure

This is a drug and alcohol-free weekend, with a healthy vegetarian menu.
Snacks and Yogi Tea are available all weekend!

THE WEEKEND INCLUDES:
Many Kundalini Yoga Experiences

6 delicious vegetarian meals
Yogi Tea, Bonfires, Walks in the Forest, and relaxing creekside

ACCOMMODATION:
You may choose to stay off site, however, 2 nights lodging is available at Ecology Retreat Centre for a special rate of $40 including tax, towels and bedding. You will book and pay for accommodations  on arrival directly to the Centre. For more information or availability of private rooms and rates, please contact: reserve@ecologyretreatcentre.com, including KY20 in subject line.

DESCRIPTION OF LODGING: 
The Lodge has 15 individually heated bedrooms with 3 beds in each (one double bed and two singles) sleeping a total of 45 people. Spacious shared washrooms (separate male and female) with 8 showers and 12 sinks. It’s bright central lounge can be used for socializing or as another meeting space and it is just steps away from the yoga room and the dining hall.

The Bunkhouse offers stream-side quarters that can sleep 20 people in 5 rooms with 2 bunk beds (4 beds) per room. It was recently renovated and now has all new windows as well as upgraded bathrooms and new showers while maintaining its rustic look and feel. It is located a stone’s throw away from the Lodge.

  • All accommodations includes towels and bedding.
  • Shared accommodations include your own bed in a shared room

Transportation to the retreat is not provided.

REGISTRATION: The rates below include all yoga, meals, meeting rooms and site use.
Accommodations are separate, booked directly with the Ecology Retreat Centre at the special rate of $40 tax included per adult, for shared accommodation, for 2 nights, or $30 tax included per child payable in cash at the door.  Families will be bunked together. A limited number of private rooms are available. Contact Ecology Retreat Centre at reserve@ecologyretreatcentre,com (include “KY2020” in the subject line) for more information.

SUPER EARLY SPECIAL by March 6th, 2020, Save $80 – $435 + tax & fees ($513.47)Excludes Accommodations
EARLY REGISTRATION by April 6th, 2020, Save $40 – $475 + tax & fees ($560.48)Excludes Accommodations
REGULAR REGISTRATION after April 7th, 2020 – $515 + tax & fees ($607.49)Excludes Accommodations

SPECIAL CHILD RATE – $325 + tax & fees ($384.20)Excludes Accommodations

Saturday Day Pass: Limited passes available
All Yoga and 2 Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Adult: $194 + tax & fees ($230.25)
Child: $145 + tax and fees ($172.66)

Registration Now Open

Please note all sales are non refundable

INFORMATION
* To book or inquire about accommmodations at Ecology Retreat Centre only, please contact:
reserve@ecologyretreatcentre.com (include “KY2020” in the subject line)
* For all other inquiries, please contact Daya at 647 298 7085 or info@dayakaur.com

One weekend will make a big difference.
You’ll be glad you did it!     Register early to reserve your space.

 

 

ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Daya Kaur teaches at the Kundalini Yoga Retreat in Ontario

DAYA KAUR

DAYA has been practicing Kundalini Yoga since 1996, teaching, and living a yogic lifestyle since 2002. She weaves the physical aspect and philosophy of yoga with a daily spiritual discipline, aware of the potency and relevance of these sacred teachings for us today. Daya Kaur thrives on sharing this knowledge and guiding others on their personal path.

 

Nirmal Singh kundalini yoga teacher and trainer

NIRMAL SINGH

NIRMAL is a Kundalini Yoga Lead Trainer, with a focus to change difficult habitual patterns through yoga practices and Life Coaching. His company, “The Wellness Path”, produces events including concerts, trainings and retreats.

 

 

 

SANTOKH KAUR—ARUNA:

ARUNA / SANTOKH has been a certified Kundalini Yoga teacher since 1998. She was manager in residence of the GRD Ashram in Toronto for six years. Santokh specializes in Kids Yoga and is director and lead trainer of Young Yoga Masters, a Yoga Alliance Registered Childrens Yoga School and Ambassador Yoga, Registered Yoga Teacher Training for teens. Her classes are full of music, stories, & fun.

 

 

 

SEVA RAM KAUR

Prior to birth of her son in 2009, Seva-Ram Spronk worked in physiotherapy and personal training fields as a kinesiologist. She has always had innate drive to help others, which motivated her career choices. When she became a mother, she found herself in 5 year-long battle with postpartum depression. After taking her first kundalini yoga class and getting immediate relief from many of her symptoms, she knew that this was a turning point in her life. Soon after that, she became a kundalini yoga teacher. Having experienced miraculous effects of this practice for herself and many others from her spiritual family, she became a Personal Growth Pathfinder, helping people through times of transitions and leading them to growth. She uses the tools she acquired from her personal experiences, education in the field of addictions and wellness, and yogic teachings and practices to help her clients embody the best version of themselves. She is currently working on her 500 hr KRI accreditation. 

TAMMY CHARAN TERA KAUR
Tammy’s love story with yoga started decades ago in Israel and turned into a serious, committed relationship as soon as she took her first Kundalini class in Toronto in 2014. Ever since then she has been an eager and dedicated practitioner and student of Kundalini Yoga, continuously looking for ways to deepen her practice and expand her study of yoga.In her user-friendly and joyful classes, Tammy creates an uplifting, safe and welcoming environment for students at all levels to become present, open up, explore and flourish.In addition to her Kundalini yoga training, Tammy is a certified Hatha yoga teacher and an instructor of Restorative yoga and Yin yoga. She is also a certified Reiki Master and a Life Coach in the Adler tradition.

KIRTAN RAVI KAUR
Kirtan Ravi attained a master’s thesis in education focusing on yoga and meditation as an important tool to allow children to get a holistic education. Trained as a kundalini yoga teacher, a Reiki practitioner and a gong player (studying gong techniques with Grand Gong Master Don Conreaux), Kirtan Ravi offers a wide-ranging perspective to the yogic lifestyle. She brings joy and love to each class she teaches.  She is passionate about sharing  kundalini yoga to help everyone achieve their own             excellence and live life to the fullest.

 

 

MARCIA LEBLANC
Marcia is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Modo Yoga Teacher, and Kids Yoga Teacher.  She specializes in preparing yoga classes and programs tailored to meet the needs of growing bodies and minds with the help of songs, stories, games and props. Marcia leads our new children’s program!

 

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