March 23rd - 25th , 2012
"Blooming Into the Present Moment "
"A Yoga Bodhi Retreat"
with Jaya Seeley and Judy Grier
Spring will be in bloom at GrayBear in March and the perfect place for quiet contemplation, meditation and yoga.
We will bring nature into the classroom with outdoor walking meditations, as well as seated meditation, and “meditation in motion” through Kripalu yoga classes.
Jaya Seeley and Judy Grier will lead the weekend retreat. Together they bring a wealth of knowledge and previous teaching experience in mind/body awareness. Jaya and Judy both have had an active practice in yoga and meditation for 20 plus years.
More information about the workshop and a detailed schedule
About the Instructors
Judy Grier RN, LMT, 500 hour Professional Level, Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Judy has taught yoga for twelve years in a variety of settings, and is the owner of Yoga East. Her emphasis is accessing the “wisdom of the body” to promote yoga as a personal path for health and wellness.
Jaya is a mindfulness practitioner in the Plum Village Tradition, and received the 5 Mindfulness Trainings from Thich Nhat Hanh. She is an Order of Interbeing Aspirant and meets with the Nashville Mindfulness Community. She was the founder and previous owner of the Cumberland Institute and Natural Health Institute.
Who Should Attend
Any level of yoga student is welcome for this weekend. A perfect weekend for the first time/beginning yoga student or more ongoing student. Intermediate students will also find classes which will provide just the right amount of challenge.
Registration
Workshop discounted at $375 if paid in full by Feb 23. Space is consciously limited. To reserve your place please register by sending your $100 non-refundable deposit to: Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Price includes tuition, lodging, meals and full use of facilities. After Feb 23rd, late registration fee increases to $425 with balance March 16th. Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent.
Arrival Departure schedule:
We'll begin with guests arriving Friday (4-6pm arrival) dinner is at 6:00pm, Orientation & opening circle follow. Sunday finishes with closing circle, lunch, and checkout is at 2:00pm. (*) Gray Bear is a two hour drive from the Nashville airport, so please plan arrival time/ departure time with this in mind. Or a 3.5 hour drive from Memphis.