Fire in the Sky retreat - With Mark Morford

Calistoga, CA, USA

MM
Mark Morford Yoga/Rapture Machine, Inc.
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Aug 11 - 14, 2016
Group size: 1 - 30
Fire in the Sky retreat - With Mark Morford
Calistoga, CA, USA

Mark Morford Yoga/Rapture Machine, Inc.
  • Email address verified
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11 reviews

Aug 11 - 14, 2016
Group size: 1 - 30

About this trip

Just another exquisite midsummer’s getaway, really. 


Join us for this sublime, 4-day/3-night retreat, deep in the middle of summer, at the ever-stunning Mayacamas Ranch in Calistoga. We’ll practice (five full yoga sessions with MM), we’ll chant, we’ll meditate, we’ll dance in the warm moonlight and enjoy simply wonderful food (all meals are included) and fantastic people, not to mention a pool/hot tub combo to make you swoon. Simple, really.


And we’ll offer it all to the gods: This retreat coincides with peak activity of the annual Perseid meteor shower, allowing us a privileged view of some tremendously fiery, dazzling night skies. Bring a warm layer, maybe a good camera (with a tripod) that has infinite exposure or time-lapse, and prepare to stay up a bit late. Shooting stars forever.


It’s all happening at one of the more sublime, beautiful local getaways in the Bay Area, deep in wine country. I’ve led more than a dozen retreats (and also been part of others’) at Mayacamas over the years, and it never fails to restore, calm and bring deep joy.


What’s included

Five full yoga sessions with MM, daily meditation, all meals, pool & spa access, hiking, hot tub, deep calm, bliss, shooting stars to melt your soul

Not included

Alcohol (BYO, in moderation please), travel to/from

Before You Go

Detach from your everyday churn. Pause. Gather in. Worry not.

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Trip Price
$925

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MM
Mark Morford Yoga/Rapture Machine, Inc.
11 reviews
One of the Bay Area's premier yoga instructors *and* most provocative writers, Mark has been leading fiery Vinyasa classes, workshops and retreats in SF and around the world (and, most recently, via Zoom) since 1999. He's also a father, an author and was, for more than 20 years, an award-winning columnist at the SF Chronicle and SFGate.com (currently excommunicado). He was raised by long-eyelashed callipygian wood nymphs and spoon fed dark chocolate, raw pomegranate seeds, Shaiva Tantra mantras and artisan bourbon until he could fly.

Reviews

Absolutely the intentional reset I needed. I had been feeling quite disconnected from yoga and from myself. Mark put a lot of thought and care into the experience to ensure you have the space to not only have a wonderful time but also take something with you after you leave. Xinalani is a beautiful place to really ground yourself and leave refreshed and renewed. Since I left the retreat, I have been practicing a morning ritual every day including yoga where I was only practicing intermittently before the retreat. I would do another retreat with Mark in a heartbeat if I had the time and funds.
By Abby B for Yoga Alchemy in Mexico 4.0 - with Mark Morford on Dec 24, 2023
This Trip was truly transformative. I am coming down from it at home after a few days and it was a completely necessary. Mark's approach and yoga practice is beautiful. There was a fire ceremony, a sweat lodge ceremony and a blue lotus tea ceremony. Your limbs were wrapped in kindness the entire time. There is no other way to describe it. Moving through the day meeting people where they are and knowing that there is always love. ❤️
By Christie S for Yoga Alchemy in Guatemala 3.0 - with Mark Morford on Apr 24, 2023
The best retreat I've attended. Beautiful location with lots of unique spaces to spend time alone or with new friends. Top quality yoga, with well-balanced classes to allow for twice daily practice. Tasty, nourishing food and excellent, professional service. Everything was very well-organized. Truly grateful for this experience.
By Jessica G for Yoga Alchemy in Guatemala 3.0 - with Mark Morford on Apr 24, 2023
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beautiful. powerful. spacious. mark is a master yoga teacher and knows how to create an incredibly open accepting affirming and deep environment, with levity and laughs and humanity included!
By sunny g for Yoga Alchemy in Guatemala 3.0 - with Mark Morford on Apr 19, 2023
Best trip ever!
By Glenna S for Yoga Alchemy in Mexico 3.0 - with Mark Morford on Jan 26, 2022
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