CALIFORNIA DESERT SPRING 2010 ENERGETIC VINYASA FLOW TM YOGA RETREAT IMMERSION:
Renewal, Empowerment & Transformation With Isabelle Du Soleil May 29- 31, 2010
Join us for an amazing 3-day memorial weekend of Yoga, Dance, hiking and total rejuvenation in the Californian Mojave high desert guided by French Yoga and Wellness Expert, Isabelle Du Soleil Saturday, May 29 to Monday, May 31, 2010.
RW Ranch Spiritual Center , just 2 hours by car from Los Angeles, is an oasis of tranquility and exceptional beauty surrounded by infinite desert and mountains with flowing water tumbling from natural springs.
You will experience and connect with nature’s five elements and the 7 chakras or energy centers in our daily Energetic Vinyasa Yoga flows and meditations. We will be celebrating life with a Yoga Dance Flow on the last night.
This retreat is for you if you are looking for:
1- A deep Yoga and meditation immersion
2- An opportunity to have fun, swim in the pool and explore the blooming desert at spring
3- An amazing vacation to de-stress, rejuvenate and recharge yourself.
Imagine:
- Immersing yourself in our daily Yoga, breathing and meditations practices
- Meditating under the stars in the desert
- Dancing into the night with a Yoga Dance Flow Celebration
- Hiking in the blooming desert
- Swimming in the pool and soaking in the hot tub
- Savoring delicious meals and desserts
- Taking long restful naps and relaxing
- Sharing laughter, food and a community of new friends
- Simply being quiet and doing nothing.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR BEAUTIFUL RETREAT FILM PREVIEW
ABOUT ISABELLE DU SOLEIL
TESTIMONIAL
“My retreat with Isabelle was an important stepping stone in my Yoga journey...Isabelle goes all the way for her Yoga retreats. Her enthusiasm and depth of experience makes her a fabulous teacher. Great planning for maximum coverage of material and in depth practice. She is also expert in reading the group and being flexible with the schedules.”Catherine Parks from Cove , Oregon
Isabelle Du Soleil is French Yoga and Wellness Expert based in Los Angeles with a background in Dance and Medicine. She has been teaching Energetic Vinyasa Fow TM yoga for 20 years, currently at UCLA, Yogaworks and Exhale Center for Sacred Movement. Isabelle received the “UCLA Outstanding Yoga Teacher Award”. She is the private Yoga trainer fro the UCLA professional women’s volleyball team. She is also recognized for her life transforming national and international Yoga retreats in California, Hawaii, France, Italy, Costa Rica and Mexico. As a a Wellness expert, Isabelle developed “Radiant Wellness Yoga” TM programs for Stress Relief and Relaxation.
Isabelle created a unique Yoga style called: “Energetic Vinyasa Flow TM” a fluid and powerful Yoga flow cultivating mindfulness, alignment and core strength energy, linking breath to movement. It is a transformational practice where Tantra meets Vinyasa Flow Yoga. It integrates breath, energy and meditation into the Yoga Flow. She is an Experienced Certified Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer (ERYT 500) with the Yoga Alliance. She holds a Yoga Works certification. She has extensively studied with by internationally renowned teachers May Kazan, Rod Stryker and Shiva Rea.
DAILY SCHEDULE
DAY 1 : SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010
11:30pm- 12:00pm Arrival at RW Ranch BEFORE 12:00PM
12:00pm-1:00pm: Delicious vegetarian Lunch
2:00pm- 3:00pm: Short Hike in desert mountains
3:30pm-5:00pm: Opening Session with Energetic Vinyasa Flow TM Yoga with Relaxation
in Tai Chi Field
5:15pm- 6:30pm: Rejuvenative Yoga Flow Session
in Yoga Studio
6:30pm- 7:30pm: Delicious Vegetarian + fish or chicken Dinner
8:30pm-9:30pm: Breathing, Meditation, Relaxation & Yoga Philosophy/ Discussion
DAY 2: SUNDAY, MAY 30, 2010
8:00am- 9:00am: Delicious Breakfast
9:30am- 12:00pm: Energetic Vinyasa FlowTM Yoga Session
in Tai Chi Field
12:30pm-1:30pm: Delicious Vegetarian Lunch
Afternoon open/ FREE TIME with
2:00pm-3:30pm Optional Desert Hiking and Cave Ritual
5:00pm-6:30pm: Lunar Rejuvenative Flow Yoga + Breathing + Relaxation
in Yoga Studio
6:30pm-7:30pm: Delicious vegetarian + Fish or Chicken Dinner
8:30pm-9:30pm: Yoga Dance Flow TM Life Celebration
in Yoga Studio
DAY 3: MONDAY, MAY 31, 2010
8:00AM-8:30AM: Light Breakfast
8:30am- 11:00am: Energetic Vinyasa Flow TM yoga Session & Closing
in Tai Chi Field or Yoga Studio
11:00am-12:00pm: Delicious Brunch
12:00pm: DEPARTURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER BRUNCH
The intention of this retreat course is RENEWAL, EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATION.
YOGA SESSIONS
*Solar Energetic Vinyasa Flow TM Yoga classes are purifying, dynamic and balancing. They start with breathing and centering followed by spinal warm up, sun salutations and a long progression leading to a stilling cooling down sequence with a long final 20 minutes relaxation.
*Lunar Rejuvenative Flow Yoga classes include restorative Yin Yoga, breathing ( pranayama) practices, fun partner Yoga, Stress Relief yoga, Yoga Nidra and guided inner contemplations/ relaxations.
*Evening guided meditation classes will be held outdoor or in our yoga studios. This daily guided meditation session goal is to build a new capacity and ritual of daily meditation practice in your life with ease and delight. Our meditation practices will allow you to focus your mind on an object, or a color or a sound. Cultivating mindfulness and relaxed concentration on the breath.
*Yoga Nidra, an amazing guided meditation lying down on your back. 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 3 hours of deep sleep.
*Our Yoga sessions are suitable for all levels from athletic beginners to more advanced Yoga practitioners. A healthy athletic Yoga beginner is someone who is in good health overall with limited Yoga experience yet interested in exploring Yoga.
*Each level of practice will be addressed with level 1, 2 and 3 variations instructed for all postures. You are always welcome to take a break and relax in child’s pose. Isabelle plays inspiring rhythmic and melodious world music during her Yoga flows. She will provide individualized hands on adjustments.
*Our Yoga flow practices will build progressively from one day to the other based on a physiological and structural coherence and consistency. This retreat course design constitutes an intelligent body of Yoga flows, breathing, visualizations and meditations.
You will also learn about Ayurveda, India’s science of life & medicine, Tantra Yoga teachings and Radiant Wellness Yoga.
Contacts
To Register and Watch Retreat Film Preview CLICK HERE
Name: Isabelle Du Soleil
Phone: 310-390-5250
Email: info@isabelledusoleil.com
Web: www.YogaFlowRetreat.com
www.IsabelleDuSoleil.com
Workshop Fees
Those prices per person include:
- 3 days/ 2 nights accommodations,
- 3 fresh and delicious meals per day,
- 3 Yoga classes per day, outdoors meditations and Yoga Nidra
- 2 Group Excursions : Hiking and meditating in a rock cave
- Use of heated outdoor swimming pool and indoor Jacuzzi
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Fees per person: |
Bungalow |
De Luxe Rooms |
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UCLA Student Special Rate |
Regular :$429 Early Bird: $379 |
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Quadruple Occupancy |
Regular :$ 465 Early Bird: $415 |
N/A |
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Double Occupancy |
N/A |
Regular :$555 Early Bird: $505 |
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Single Occupancy |
N/A |
Regular :$655 Early Bird: $605 |
Total Payment includes a $200 Non-refundable and non-transferrable deposit.
-Early rate: $50 discount off total cost, applies if full payment is received by April 24, 2010.
-Full payment is due upon registration.
-Your room and deposit will be forfeited if we do not receive payments by due dates: early bird rate by April 24, 2010.
-Cancellation Policy:
Reservation of your space includes $200 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit ( see further policy)
In the event of cancellation:
-61 days or more prior to the retreat: Your entire payment will be refunded , less $200 deposit plus a $50 administration fee
-60 days or less prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable
Cost does NOT include:
- Transportation to RW Ranch
- Meals away from the retreat center
HOW DO I GET THERE
Address: RW Ranch, 8088 High Road • Lucerne Valley • California 92356 •Tel: 760.247.8984
From Los Angeles, the Westside, and LAX
Take the Santa Monica Fwy. (10) east through downtown Los Angeles to the San Bernardino Fwy. (10). Continue east for 40 miles to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on I-15 north for 36 miles to Victorville. Exit at Bear Valley Rd./Apple Valley and turn right (sign indicates “Lucerne Valley”). Proceed on Bear Valley Rd. for 12 miles through Victorville until the road dead-ends at Hwy. 18. Turn right and continue on Hwy. 18 for 6 miles. Turn right on High Road when you see the large RW RANCH sign. Proceed for 3 miles to 8088 High Rd.
From Ontario Airport
Take the San Bernardino Fwy. (10) east for 2 miles to Interstate 15 north toward Barstow/Las Vegas. Continue on I-15 north for 36 miles to Victorville. Now follow the directions from Los Angeles.
From San Diego
Take Interstate 15 north toVictorville. Now follow the directions from Los Angeles.
Address:8088 High Road • Lucerne Valley • California 92356 • Tel: 760.247.8984 • Fax: 760.247.7101
WHAT DO I NEED TO PACK
Yoga clothes + Yoga Mat, Shorts/ Skirts, Long sleeve shirt ,Long Pants, a warm sweater for cooler evenings Sunscreen, Hat and sunglasses, Windbreaker or fleece, Sweater or shawl, Sturdy walking/ hiking shoes, Flip flops or sandals, Day pack or fanny pack, Bathing suit, Sarong. Camera, Flashlight, Insect repellent, Toiletries,Books, Journal Notebook