Take a deep breath. Slow down. Connect to nature. This retreat will bring you back to yourself.

Deepen your yoga and meditation practices, enjoy unlimited time in the resort spa, and visit the infamous Yosemite Valley.  Enjoy delicious meals, relax in the hot tub or sauna, and experience the amazing outdoors. 

This 4 day retreat takes place at the Yosemite Bug, a rustic resort in Midpines, California, 27 miles from Yosemite Valley that dates back to the 1930s. Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the June Bug Cafe. Practice yoga (vinyasa and restorative), meditation, and pranayama (breath work) with a dedicated and experienced teacher. 

Visit the Yosemite Valley taking a scenic bus ride to and from the park, or driving your car on your own. (You can request a packed lunch to bring with you on your visit to the park!) The spa is part of your retreat package with unlimited access to the hot tub and sauna. Leave our retreat blissed, refreshed, and inspired. 

Subject to Minor Changes

Day 1 

Check in  +  Get Settled - 3:00pm

Dinner  - 6:00pm. Aim to arrive 5 minutes early if possible

Opening Circle + Welcome - 7:30pm

Day 2 

Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation - 7:45am

Breakfast - 9:15am

Free time - Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in spa, explore the Bug trails, etc.

Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant

Dinner - 6:00pm (order packed lunch for following day)

Gentle Practice (eg. Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Restorative)  - 7:45pm

Day 3

Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation - 7:45am

Breakfast - 9:15am

Free time-  Visit Yosemite Valley, relax in spa, explore, etc.

Lunch can be packed to bring to Yosemite or eaten in the restaurant

Dinner - 6:00pm (order packed lunch for following day)

Gentle Practice (eg. Yoga Nidra, Meditation, Restorative)  - 7:45pm

Day 4

Farewell Yoga and Meditation - 7:45am

Breakfast- 9:15am

Check Out - 11:00am

Lunch- anytime. You can even take it to go with you!

Christie Pitko, ERYT 500 is an expert at leading retreats both in the U.S. and abroad. She guides 5-6 retreats per year, and has been hosting retreats since 2014.

Christie is a dedicated student and full-time yoga and meditation teacher in San Francisco, California. She has taught over 3000 hours of yoga classes. She is part of the faculty at Yoga Garden San Francisco for their 200 and 300 hour teacher training programs. She teaches alignment-based yoga, restorative, as well as meditation. Her biggest influences are Annie Carpenter and Richard Rosen whom she studies with frequently.

Learn more about Christie Pitko here: https://www.christiepitkoyoga.com/about

Clothing layers

Backpacks

Funds for transportation and entrance fee to Yosemite

Water bottle

Yoga mat

Bug spray

Comfortable shoes for walking and hiking

Bathing suit for hot tub

Tips for restaurant and housekeeping

Prior to attending, we require proof of vaccination by emailing a photo of your vaccination card to christie@shiftingandinspired.com*

We recommend that you purchase travel insurance in case you need to cancel for any reason, including Covid 19. Deposit is non-refundable. There will be no refunds 60 days prior to start of retreat.

Please do not come if you are not feeling well or if you test positive for Covid.  Part of the yoga practice is caring for the well-being of yourself and others. 

We encourage all levels of practitioners, from beginners to advancing, to join our retreat. Please do have basic yoga knowledge. 

Note that most cell phones will not work in the rooms. There is WiFi in the restaurant.

Remainder of balance must be paid by August 22, 2022

Guests 18 years of age and older are welcome.

The transportation and the fee to enter the park is not included in this package. The Yosemite Bug Rustic Mountain Resort is 27 miles from Yosemite National Park. It will take about 45 minutes to an hour to get there by car.

One way to visit the park is to drive. You'd pay separately for park admission as well as parking. Here are the details: Yosemite Park Entrance Website

Single vehicle entrance fee = $35  (not per person per car/ truck/ RV or Van w 15 seats or less)

(HWY 140)

Another way is to take the YARTS scenic bus, which picks up at the Bug and takes you directly to the park. I have personally done this, and really enjoyed it. The ride is about an hour and 20 minutes due to the stops the bus makes.

Please visit the YARTS website for the schedule and to purchase tickets.

We recommend purchasing YARTS tickets ahead of time.  Note that the walk from your room at the Bug to the bus stop is about 15 minutes. $10 each way and it includes day use access to the park.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included. We will do our best to accommodate special requests. The cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating. Coffee, tea, and water is available all day. Beer and wine can be purchased separately.

The June Bug Cafe is the only restaurant for miles, so dinner will get busy. Please do your best to get to dinner by 6pm. If you cannot make scheduled meal times, just let us know. Meals are still included, you might just miss the evening yoga session.

Request a packed lunch to take with you to Yosemite. Orders for packed lunches must be placed at dinner the night before.

Vaccination required for all

Masking indoors optional and welcomed

Large yoga room to spread out

Air purifier

16 people only (this includes myself and my assistant)

Outdoor dining available

*Please do not come to the retreat if you are not feeling well*