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Winter 2010 Yoga Retreat

Econiche House in the Gatineau

This year Yoga Your Way Today is having a winter yoga retreat at the Econiche House located near the beautiful Gatineau hills just 20 minutes from Ottawa. This is the perfect winter getaway that's not far away.

Prepare for the magic of the Econiche House where 50 acres of beautiful hills and forest come together—creating an unforgettable winter yoga retreat experience.

Come with us and enjoy a two-night stay, all of your meals, and more than 10 hours of yoga! Clear your mind, connect with others, and leave the stresses of your daily life behind.

2010 is the year to discover your inner peace, true self, and happiness.

This private, peaceful, cozy, and relaxing getaway will rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Make yourself at home in this beautiful 20-room, three-story log cottage overlooking 50 acres of forest only 5 minutes from the Gatineau River.

Enjoy the warmth of a wood-burning fire place. Relax in one of two hot tubs. Take a walk on the beautiful walking trails, and breathe in the crisp winter air.

Have fun and enjoy group board games, reading, or quiet reflective time.

Agenda

The retreat will start Friday at 5:00 p.m. The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet and then a tour of the Econiche House to pick your own unique room for the weekend.

Then we will enjoy a roasted sirloin of beef in red wine sauce prepared by renowned Canadian chef Gilbert Thibert. After dinner we relax, then begin our fist yoga session. The evening concludes with time for yourself or with friends.

Saturday morning begins with a healthy home-made breakfast that includes cereal, bacon, sausage, eggs, French toast, pancakes, croissants, fruit, yogurt, coffee, tea, orange juice, freshly baked muffins, toast, and jam.

After breakfast, a meditation walk for those who are interested and our second yoga session.

Lunch will be a vegetarian Thai style stir fry followed by a group discussion.

In the late afternoon, we will finish our third yoga session and then sit down to a delicious peach-and-brie-stuffed chicken breast dinner marinated in white wine sauce.

The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy!

Sunday morning, a healthy home-made breakfast, time to spend as you please, followed by our fourth yoga session. Lunch includes: sandwiches, fruit and vegetable salad, and pasta salad. Next you have more free time. We will finish the weekend with our final yoga session and a closing discussion group.

Note: If anyone has food allergies or is a vegetarian please let us know in advance and the chef will accommodate you.

The yoga styles will include yin and yang yoga, breath work, and restorative yoga. There will be a focus on the major energy centers, known as the chakras. There will also be several different styles of meditation and other spiritual exercises.

The discussion groups will consist of topics of your choice. This may include the 8 limbs of yoga, karma yoga, sharing stories, current events, and much more.

Activities you could enjoy in your free time include:

• cross-country skiing
• snow shoeing
• movies
• board games
• reading
• walks
• internet
• discussion groups
• hot-tubs
• sitting by the fire
• meditation walks

Note: You must bring your own snowshoes or skis.

New Lower Prices for Shared Rooms!!!

Space is limited and spots are filling up quickly.

Prices:

Shared Room: $380 Per Person
Single Room: $430 One Person

Note: If you want to share a room but don't have a friend to go with you, please let us know so we can pair you up with someone. Also, some rooms have large lofts for more privacy.

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Econiche Payment Options

Shared Room $380.00 Single Room $430.00