Journey Through the 5 Elements Vinyasa Yoga Retreat with Natalie Rousseau E-RYT SOLD OUT!!
Jul 31, 2009 - Aug 3, 2009
Tofino Botanical Gardens, Vancouver Island

Teachers

Natalie Rousseau, Founder of Anahata Yoga, ERYT Natalie Rousseau is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500 hour level and has been teaching full time for the last 6 years. She holds certificates in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Pre- Natal Yoga and has had the good fortune to study with many world class teachers. While the study of yoga is her passion she is also infatuated with the beauty of Mother Nature, the enjoyment of good food, the pursuit of health and the joy of parenthood. She is excited to share the practices of Yoga with Milagro guests from around the globe right here in Tofino, the rugged island paradise that she calls home.

Food

You will be nourished with life enriching whole foods prepared with love and gratitude by Milagro Retreats. 3 Abundant meals/day are included in your package. We will introduce super foods such as Goji Berries, Kombucha Tea and Guayaki Yerba Mate. Our kitchen has an open concept and you are welcome to join us with hands on preparation to increase your food knowledge and enhance your experience.

Ayurvedic Nutrition and Food cooking class in the Wise Earth Tradition
with Kimberley Loeb.

Making Seasonal Chutney and Masala
Learn the celebratory art of making Ayurvedic seasonal chutney (a condiment) and masala (a blend of spices). Imbibe the aromas, sounds and tastes as we grind Cumin and Coriander, strengthening our life force and balancing our bodies and minds.

In this class we will make Mango chutney and seasonal masala to accompany one of Milagro's healing meals. We will also learn about the philosophy and practice of Sadhana, the art of inviting spiritual practice into everyday life, through Vedic Mantra, Mudra and cooking techniques.

Wise Earth Sadhana is a sacred life practice that demonstrates how you can merge sound into breath, breath into movement and movement into sacred action. Wise Earth Ayurveda informs you that food, breath and sound are the three templates through which you can live in peaceful accord with nature and discover your greater self.

Wise Earth Ayurveda is a unique grassroots school of thought and practice. Their approach is non-prescriptive and non- dualistic in nature developed by Swamini Mayatitananda and based in Ayurvedic principals.

Kimberly Loeb is a certified Sivananda Yoga instructor and has been practicing, studying and teaching Ayurveda and Yoga since 2001. She recently moved to the Cowichan Valley from Prescott, Arizona, where she was trained and certified to teach Wise Earth Ayurveda education and Sadhana practice by Wise Earth Ayurveda Master Teacher, Kelly Grey.

Accommodation

Choose from 3 options at the beautiful Clayoquot Field Station at the Botanical Gardens. This Eco Friendly building is situated on 12 acres of waterfront rainforest and gardens at the gateway to the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Each room has four oversize bunk beds with down duvets, two desks, lockable closets and a window looking out over the rainforest or Tofino Botanical Gardens.

Location

The Pacific Rim, though only a few hours from Vancouver and Seattle, exists in a world of its own. Nestled between ancient rainforest and the wild Pacific Ocean, this spectacular coastline is home to an abundance of natural wonders. At the northern edge of the Pacific Rim National Park lies the quaint, inviting town of Tofino, home to artists and surfers alike. Discovered a century ago when Anglican missionaries searched for the most beautiful place on Vancouver Island, Tofino continues to invoke a sense of breath-taking, awe-inspiring beauty.

** Please note that this Retreat is offered with a minimum of 12 guests.**
If the minimum registration is not met 7 days prior to the retreat, the following options are available:
* Accommodations Only
* Full Refund