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​Yoga & Nature Retreat:
Hiking, Meditation, and emotional resiliency

OCTOBER 26-30, 2022

with E-RYT 500 Val Spies & E-RYT 500 Ryan Devin

​At the Art of Living Retreat Center
In Boone, North Carolina
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​30 credit Hours For yoga teachers or teachers in training
​YACEP / RYT200 / RYT300


​Elevate your personal practice.

enrich your Emotional resiliency.
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step away from the noise and distractions of your daily life.

30 YACEP Credit hours*
*Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Training

$625 Tuition + Room & Board Starting at $168 per night

We recommend participants have at least 6 months of experience in yoga & meditation​


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​Retreat Schedule

​Wednesday, Oct 26
Meet & Greet 5:30p / Session 7:00-8:30p

Daily Retreat Schedule* / Thursday-Saturday
7:15-8:30a Sunrise Morning Yoga Class
8:30-9:30a Breakfast
9:30a-12:30p Meditation, Philosophy, Posture Clinic
12:30-2:30p Lunch & Free Time
2:30-6:00p Afternoon Session
6:00-7:30p Dinner
7:30-8:30p Evening Session or Kirtan

 *Schedule varies slightly on the days that we hike off campus
                         
Sunday, Oct 30
Check out 11:00a / No morning sessions

Shankara Spa
Call in advance for a Spa Reservations, 800-392-6870
Suggested Spa time:  Book at the start of lunch time
(ask a friend to box a lunch for you to eat after your treatment)

The Lotus Pond Center For Yoga & Health / 813-961-3160


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In our 300hr Yoga Teacher Training program? 

YOU COULD GRADUATE The Advanced Yoga teacher Training IN THE MOUNTAINS!
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​Learn more about how to graduate in the mountains by scheduling a phone call with our ytt coordinator, Katie!
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  - Develop A Stronger Inward Connection With Enlivening Meditations

  -Gain the Knowledge & Skills to Teach With Confidence & Inspiration.

- Re-fill Your Cup After A Year Of Twists & Turns, Change & Struggle

- Connect with Philosophy & Nature In A Supportive Group Setting
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Return home with an ENHANCED experiential understanding of how to show up for yourself  and the CONFIDENCE to safely and effectively incorporate deeper layers of yoga into your practice. Your knowledge will also bring a NEW DEPTH + PERSPECTIVE to your ongoing classes / workshops / offerings.

​Items to Bring:
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​Mats, Blocks, and Blankets will be provided, but feel Free to bring your own mat and meditation cushion if you prefer. 

About Your Teachers
​Val Spies, E-RYT 500 // Owner & Director of the Lotus Pond Yoga Teacher Training Programs
Val is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher who specializes in the psychological quest for joy through the practice of yoga and breathwork. She has been leading workshops, travel tours, and training sessions for yoga groups and corporate enterprises for over 20 years, and offers expertise in tailoring programs to fit the needs of individual groups. Val was originally drawn to yoga through an inner yearning to find peace and comfort in her body and spirit. Over the years, yoga became a survival tool for her as she worked in corporate America and found less and less time for inner peace. Val is best known for her ability to deliver the complex studies of yoga in a comprehensive and intriguing style that appeals to students of all levels. Her teachings encompass the philosophical studies of the yoga tradition and the mind/body connection of the practice. Val is yoga mama to 400+ graduating yoga teachers across the country.
​Ryan Devin is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) who has extensive training in alignment-based yoga, acrobatic yoga, pranayama (yogic breathing), and meditation. With over 2500 hours of experience in teaching, he is a passionate and enthusiastic person who helps his students develop self-awareness and healthier lifestyles through a loving and patient approach.