Open to all levels; all are encouraged to attend. Some expertience in meditation is helpful, but not required.

Retreat Options:

Full retreat: Tuesday-Sunday discounted at $875 per person plus add your private cabin of $200 which can be split amongst an accompanying friend if you wish. Space is consciously limited. To reserve your place please register by sending your full payment to: Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Price includes tuition, lodging, meals and full use of facilities. Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent.

Weekend only: If space permits (priority given to those attending full event) Thursday - Sunday $625 plus cabin or tent camping. Please plan 1:00 - 4 arrival on Thursday, class at 4:15.

Workshop Sign-up Form

We’ll begin with guests arriving Tuesday 27th between 1 to 4. Class begins at 4:15 with dinner served at 6:15; followed by orientation and opening circle. We finish our retreat on Sunday with brunch ; checkout at 2:00. (*) Gray Bear is a two hour drive from the Nashville airport, so please plan arrival time/ departure time with this in mind.

For Thursday 29th arrival: Please plan 1:00- 4 arrival on Thursday, class at 4:15.

Chris has been a yoga teacher for over 20 years with 40 years of meditation and 30 years of hatha yoga experience.  His lifelong interest in philosophy, the outdoors, and athletics influence his teaching.  Chris teaches weekly yoga and meditation classes in Tucson, AZ, as well as workshops and teacher trainings throughout the US.  He weaves philosophy and refined experience into his classes that emphasize the importance of breathing in hatha yoga.  His concise, practical explanations and enthusiasm inspire students to deepen their own experience.

Gray Bear is home to 400 acres of rolling hills, thick forest, natural springs, and even a waterfall. You can experience the wonders of nature while sitting in a hand-built wood fire sauna; hear the silence of nature's symphony lying on a hammock while curled under a blanket; and revel in clear air and water while using shower outdoors.

With all of this nature we have some suggestions to consider when packing:

• Working flashlight ...it gets dark with only the light of the stars to guide you!
• A bathing suit ... good for the hot tub, sauna, and Watsu massage pool
• Water bottle ...Gray Bear does not use disposable cups. Purified water is available in the Main House and the Yoga Room
• A bath robe/sarong
• House slippers or socks to wear indoors ...no shoes inside please
• Comfortable walking shoes/sandals for an inspired nature hike
• Warm clothing ...mornings & evenings can be cool
• Comfortable clothes for exercising/yoga

Please do not bring any drugs, alcohol, or pets. Gray Bear is a non-smoking, pet-free and alcohol-free facility.

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Limited Capacity:
Workshops will be limited to 30% of our regular capacity, allowing approximately 12-15 participants per workshop. Priority will be given to couples or duets who have quarantined together, or in a pod, and would like to share a cabin. Space is very limited, early registration is highly recommended. Price will be based on private cabin. Those wishing to share the cost of a cabin, can do so. Those wishing to pitch a tent: some retreats will have an option to do so; please email Adam for details. Write “ Tent options” in the subject line and the retreat you are interested in attending.

Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent. Listed price is for shared occupancy in the main lodge (upgrades to private cabins are available; please inquire).