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Retreats, Special Courses & Workshops


Christmas & Hanukkah Party
with Ken Whiteley
We will celebrate Christmas and Hanukkah with Ken Whiteley, multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter and legendary producer of traditional Canadian music. The evening will start with meditation followed by chanting and a message from Swami Sivananda. Ken will lead us in Christmas Carols and celebration of Hanukkah. Talent show (Please give us your name in advance) and traditional potluck feast (let us know what you are brining) will be enjoyed by all. All are welcome.

Dec 14 , Sun , 6:15 pm
Eight Limbs of Raja Yoga
with Prahlada
Learn the process of evolution according to Pathanjali Maharshi's scriptural description.

Dec 15 - 18 , Mon to Thurs , 5:00 - 6:30 pm Register
$80 - Non-members / $60 - Members
Bending and Twisting in Classical Hatha Yoga
with Prahlada
A special course with Prahlada focussing on bending and twisting.

Dec 15 - 18 , Mon to Thur , 8:00 - 9:30 pm Register
$80 - Non-members / $60 - Members
YOGA RETREAT


The Retreat will be held at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, outside of Barrie, 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto. Amidst nature this will be an ideal place to relax and recharge. The cost includes food, accommodation and program. (Yoga classes, workshops and lectures, nature walks, talent show and more.)

All levels of students are welcome. We try to offer beginner and intermediate classes, but can not guarantee that there will be introductory lessons at every retreat.

Price includes all activities for the entire weekend. Register in advance.

FULL PAYMENT must be received when registering,
CANCELLATION FEE: $100.00 non-refundable cancellation fee.

Nov 14 - 16, Fri - Sun, Register
$180 - Non-members / $160 - Members
Retreat Program
Friday
6pm - Dinner
8pm - Satsang

Saturday
5.30am - Wake-up
6.00am - Satsang
8.00am - Yoga Asana Class
10.00am - Brunch
11.00am to 2.00pm - Free time
2.00pm - Lecture
4.00pm - Yoga Class
6.00pm - Dinner
8.00pm – Satsang

Sunday

5.30am - Wake-up
6.00am - Satsang
8.00am-Yoga Asana Class
10.00am - Brunch
11.00 to 1.00 - Free time
1.00pm - Lecture
3.00pm-Yoga Asana Class
5.00pm - Dinner

*Satsang: group meditation, lecture and prayers.

During free time we will be organizing outdoor activities depending on weather and the season.

Please bring your own Yoga mat. We also recommend: shawl or blanket for meditation, flash light, casual & warm clothes, and shoes/boots for hiking. You can arrive on Friday between 6:00-10.00pm.

Each room can accommodate 4 people. Please bring your own towels, pillow and sleeping bag or blankets. Linens are not provided.

Directions

Mansfield Outdoor Centre
705-435-4479

From Toronto
Take highway 400 northbound to the exit at Highway 89 (Cookstown), proceed west on hwy 89 through the towns of Cookstown and Alliston until you meet Airport Road (Dufferin County Rd 18) Turn right (north) and go approx 6km through the small town of Mansfield (set of lights) then keep going another 3 km (approx.), you will see the sign for Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Turn right into the driveway and look for the sign "Field Centre" and turn left into the parking lot.

From Barrie
Take highway 400 southbound to the exit at highway 89 (Cookstown exit), proceed west on hwy 89 through the towns of Cookstown and Alliston until you meet Airport Road (Dufferin County Rd 18) Turn right (north) and go approx 6km through the small town of Mansfield (set of lights) then keep going another 3 km (approx.), you will see the sign for Mansfield Outdoor Centre. Turn right into the driveway and look for the sign "Field Centre" and turn left into the parking lot.




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