Ready for a reset near one of the most beautiful national parks? 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 with options for outdoor dining. 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. Book a soothing massage for an additional fee. Leave our retreat blissed, refreshed, and inspired. 

*Schedule Subject to Minor Changes

*Meals at The June Bug Cafe and Yoga classes are held in the Bodie Room

Day 1 

Check In and Get Settled- 3:00pm

Dinner -6:00pm

Opening Circle and Welcome - 7:15pm

Day 2 

Flow Yoga and Meditation - 7:30am

Breakfast - 9:00am

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

Lunch - 12:00pm (if you are traveling to Yosemite request a packed lunch at breakfast to bring)

Dinner -6:30pm

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

Day 3

Flow Yoga and Meditation - 7:30am

Breakfast - 9:00am

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

Lunch - 12:00pm (if you are traveling to Yosemite request a packed lunch at breakfast to bring)

Dinner - 6:30pm

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

Day 4

Farewell Flow Yoga and Meditation - 7:30am

Breakfast- 9:00am

Check Out of Dorm - 10:00am

Check Out of Other Rooms - 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 hour teacher training program. 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

Face mask

Water bottle

Yoga mat

Funds for transportation to the park and park fee entrance

Comfortable shoes for walking and hiking

Bathing suit for hot tub

Backpack

Bug spray

Eye pillow (optional)

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

**We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance in case you need to cancel for any reason, including Covid 19.

**Yoga classes are indoors, and we will follow the California law regarding the mask mandate.

We encourage all levels of practitioners, from beginners to advancing, to join our retreat. Please do have basic yoga knowledge. We recommend taking several vinyasa classes before attending. Contact Christie for private Zoom classes at christie@shiftingandinspired.com.

*Note that most cell carriers do not work in your rooms. However, there is WiFi in the restaurant.

Remainder of balance must be paid by March 1st, 2022.

Guests 18 years of age and older are welcome.

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. 

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.