Reawaken & Reconnect ~ Embodiment & Activation Weekend

Soquel, CA, USA

JK
James Kapicka
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Nov 8 - 11, 2018
Group size: 12 - 20
Reawaken & Reconnect ~ Embodiment & Activation Weekend
Soquel, CA, USA

James Kapicka
  • Email address verified
  • Facebook verified
8 reviews

Nov 8 - 11, 2018
Group size: 12 - 20

About this trip

Reawaken your vibrancy and simplify your world with 4 days and 3 nights of rejuvenation at Land of Medicine Buddha in the majestic redwood trees of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Find comfort with multiple accommodation options: bring your own tent, stay in a yurt, bunk with a friend or take solace in a private room.


Activate the cleansing energy of fall with daily yoga, pranayama and meditation practices. Enjoy free time by swimming in the pool, sweating in the sauna or strolling along the lush redwood forest and rolling oak meadows. Nourish your body-temple with delicious organic, vegetarian meals, and nurture your soul with time in nature and space for quiet stillness. Revitalize your year through self-care practices, and create space for inspiration and light in your life. Embody intentions for alignment with natural rhythms while honoring the valuable experience of transitioning with the seasons.


James Kapicka is inspired to support personal activation, connection and healing in his offering and life. He will offer daily yoga classes, mediation and chanting as well as facilitate outdoor activities, group practices and heart circle. (To learn more go to yogajames.com)


Nathan Foli!'s passion is encouraging others to express themselves through music, specifically drumming, in order to hone their intuition and creativity. He will be offering sound bath and drumming into abundance. 


* Book optional 90-minute Thai Yoga Massage with James -AND/OR- 60-minute Sound Healing Sessions with Nathan *

What's Included?

~ Daily yoga, chanting &  meditation 

~ Partner yin & Thai yoga massage

~ Live music, sound healing & drum circle

~ Intuitive movement & embodiment practices

~ Hiking, swimming pool & sauna available

~ Free time for reflection & relaxation

~ Opportunity for private yoga or Thai massage

~ 108 acres of redwood groves, oak meadows & trails

~ Organic vegetarian meals

~ Multiple accommodations options 

Before You Go

- Check in is at 4 pm on Thursday.

- Check out is at 2 pm on Sunday.

- All our meals are vegetarian prepared by the Center's chefs, fruit and tea are available 24/7.

- Join the Retreats with YogaJames FB Group to coordinate carpooling to the venue and be more sustainable!

- Be prepared to leave your cell phone OFF for the entirety of your stay, give yourself a digital detox!

- If possible, arrange your schedule so arrival back home on Sunday is gentle and smooth. Perhaps schedule less the first few days of the week after returning to allow integration. 

- San Jose (SJC) is the closest airport which is about a one-hour drive from the center (49 miles). San Francisco (SFO) and Oakland (OAK) are both about 1.5 hours away (70 miles).

Please Bring:

- Any personal yoga props: mat, block, blanket, meditation cushion, strap, etc.

- A reusable water bottle ideally stainless steel (no glass by the pool). Please no plastic water bottles.

- Any regular medications and toiletries.

- Clothing for all types of weather: rain coat, comfortable hiking shoes, sun hat, extra layers, comfy clothes for movement and yoga.

- Swimsuit, as the pool and sauna require clothing.

- A tarp if you are camping in a tent, for the ground and in case of rain.

- Earplugs to ensure you sleep soundly.

- Spending money for the book store and gift shop.

Please Do Not Bring:

- Drugs, alcohol, pets, incense, candles or other flammables.

- Scented body products, as these cause severe toxic reactions in some people.

Available Packages

Communter
$639
Deposit: $299
Double Tent Platform for 2

$1279 ($639 per person) 

$1,279
Deposit: $599
Single Tent Platform
$709
Deposit: $299
Double Yurt for 2

$1419 ($709 per person) 

$1,419
Deposit: $599
Shared Double Room with Bathroom

* Please let me know if you have a bunkmate in mind *

$799
Deposit: $299
Single Room with Bathroom
$939
Deposit: $299

Available options



Itinerary

Reawaken & Reconnect
Itinerary

Thursday:
4 pm Arrival 

4 - 6 pm Explore Trails, Grounds, Mandalas 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Open Circle & Evening Practice 


Friday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - 12 pm Group Activity 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 - 5 pm Group Activity 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Evening Activity 


Saturday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - 12 pm Group Activity 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 - 5 pm Group Activity 

6 - 7 pm Dinner 

7:30 pm Heart Circle & Evening Practice 


Sunday: 

7 - 8 am Morning Practice, Pranayama & Meditation 

8 - 9 am Breakfast 

10 - Checkout of room 

10 - 12 pm Closing Circle & Practice 

12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch 

2 pm Departure

Your Organizer


JK
James Kapicka
8 reviews
James Kapicka is a yoga teacher, Thai massage therapists and affection advocate with a passion for bringing people together to play, explore and connect. He offers sacred somatic ceremonies, leads embodiment retreats, and teaches yin trainings to inspire personal freedom, authentic expression and community interdependence.

Reviews

My experience on this retreat was profound. I give so much gratitude to Matthew, James, and Winter for the gifts, wisdom, guidance they shared and for the way they were able to hold space for the group. It was a deeply transformative and healing weekend for me. I felt incredibly safe to be vulnerable and to step out of my shell and explore myself and my relationship with others in ways I didn't think possible. I look forward to joining many more events where these wonderful facilitators/teachers will be teaching and sharing their gifts. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience! Much Love, Olesya
By Olesya Y for Somatic Immersion Spring Awakening ~ Connection & Embodiment Retreat on May 08, 2019
MT
James is a great yoga teacher and we both had a wonderful time. I would definitely attend a retreat of his in the future
By Matthew T R for Reawaken & Reconnect ~ Embodiment & Activation Weekend on Nov 13, 2018
AM
Exceptional facilitation from James, Sarah, Ashley and Nathan. They really listened to the group at all times and sensed into what would best suit us creating are retreat full of flow and ease. I felt comfortable and welcomed from the moment that I arrived and honestly didn’t want the experience to end. I would highly recommend anyone to take part in future events, whatever your capabilities are with yoga James’ attentive guidance will allow you to move into postures and shapes that suit you best. Thank you so much to James, Sarah, Ashley and Nathan!
By Alice M for Ignite & Replenish - Activation & Yin Yoga Retreat on May 18, 2018
CM
Beautifully led weekend retreat. I deeply appreciate James and Sarah for their kindness, patience and direction. It was a special group. I personally felt so amazed by the meditation, yoga, massage, music, and overall healing. It is difficult to sum up the power of this retreat into words. It took me a few days to integrate back to my day to day life. I am determined to keep the helpful weekend bits of wisdom with me as I continue to heal. Thank you for the wonderful retreat! Many blessings.
By Camilla M for Ignite & Replenish - Activation & Yin Yoga Retreat on May 16, 2018
James and Sarah were very knowledgeable and wonderful teachers. The small size of the group made them very easy to talk to and question about the various sessions. A wonderfully diverse yoga retreat. And, Mount Madonna provided excellent support for the retreat.
By William S for Ignite & Replenish - Activation & Yin Yoga Retreat on May 08, 2018
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