Going on retreat offers an opportunity to let down the stresses of life, to be nourished by the north woods, and deepen your yoga, meditation, and pranayama practices. You will learn Ayurvedic self-care rituals as well as lifestyle and practice recommendations to align harmoniously with the season, so your health and well-being may flourish.
Kathy Mc Alister, certified Ayurvedic Practioner and bodyworker, will be joining Andrea on retreat offering Ayurvedic abhyanga massage and marma therapy sessions. To schedule a session while on retreat, contact Kathy at causesofhappiness@gmail.com
The Christine Center, 3 hours northwest from Madison, is nestled in the tranquil woods of northern Wisconsin on 125 acres, offering a nurturing and supportive environment for deepening practice and connection. The retreat center is run by a group of Franciscan nuns and for 30 years has been a center open to all paths of faith and spirituality.
(10-hours of continuing education are available for Yoga Alliance registered teachers)
RETREAT SCHEDULE
The retreat package includes two nights stay at the Christine Center, all Ayurveda, yoga &meditation classes and 6 vegetarian meals. Individual Ayurvedic health consults and abhyanga massages are an additional cost.
FRIDAY
3:30-6:45 pm Arrival
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-9:00 pm Welcome Talk + Gentle Practice
SATURDAY
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-10:00 am Ayurveda Talk
10:00-noon Yoga + Pranayama
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30-3:00 pm Free time
3:00-5:00 pm Ayurveda + Yoga
5:30 pm Dinner
7:00-8:00 pm Meditation
SUNDAY
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00-12:00 am Yoga + Pranaymana
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Depart
REFUND POLICY
Refunds up to two weeks prior to retreat will be honored. After April 15th no refunds will be made. You may find another participant to take your place in the retreat or if there is a wait list and your spot can be filled, then reimbursement may be possible.
TRAVEL + ARRIVAL INFORMATION
Please plan to arrive at The Christine Center between 3:30-6:45 pm on Friday. A welcome dinner is served at 5:30 pm and the first class begins on at 7 pm. On Sunday class ends at noon followed by a departure lunch at 12:30 pm. If you would like to also stay Sunday night, additional reservations can be made through the Christine Center.
The Christine Center is nestled on 125 acres of tranquil woodlands in north central Wisconsin, located at W8303 Mann Road in Willard. Traveling by car is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Madison.
*Please bring a yoga mat & meditation cushion.
**All participant information must be complete to secure your retreat registration. Please fill out the registration application in its entirety.
Modern hermitages have electricity, a bathroom with shower and a furnished kitchenette.
Modern hermitages have electricity, a bathroom with shower and a furnished kitchenette.
Rustic hermitages have electricity. A shared modern bathroom facility is in walking distance.
Rustic hermitages have electricity. A shared modern bathroom facility is in walking distance.
The commuter package is for those that live close by and includes all meals though no lodging.
Camping several areas are set aside for tent and camper camping. A shared modern bathroom facility is in walking distance.