| THE NEXT JOURNEY TO THE EAST!
Dear friends,
What a 'happy' winter season of sessions!
Spring has finally arrived bringing with it a wonderful surprise for me. I wish to announce our yoga activities in a new location for both spring and summer!
We have rented a large home in the Knowlton area for several months with the intention of shifting the yoga sessions from the city into the fresh country air. This home came to us suddenly and unexpectedly, and we could not refuse such a wonderful temptation and opportunity.
SPRING RETREAT
EARTH, SKY, WATER AND SILENCE
DATES
May 6 th , 7 th and 8 th .
This retreat will be held in full silence at our new country home (directions will be provided).
The retreat begins on Friday at 9.30am and continues until 8pm on Sunday evening.
There is no need to describe the retreat or the beautiful country setting. It will unfold as it should and no doubt will bring to us all a tremendous amount of energy and joy.
HOUSING
It is our great pleasure to invite the first twelve people to stay in our house. Every person will have a bed - double beds for couples and for friends. A few people will have single beds or bunks. For the remaining people, there are two double beds in a B&B just down the road and of course there are plenty of other B&Bs in the area.
MEALS
A light breakfast (fruit, muffin and tea) will be served on Saturday and Sunday as well as dinner both evenings. Lunch can be purchased or eaten at a number of restaurants in the Knowlton area.
CAR POOLING
Kindly arrange your own transportation. Best to share rides with friends.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring a sheet and pillow if you are staying overnight.
Plastic plate, soup bowl, cup, and utensils for meals.
Sticky mat.
Please wear white clothes during the yoga sessions to avoid distractions in the meditation room.
Everyone will be asked to prepare and bring food dishes in order to provide for the two dinners.
COST
There is no cost for this retreat.
SILENCE
The retreat will be held in FULL silence. Any communications will be handled in writing and handed to the designated person in charge.
REGISTRATION FOR RETREAT
Please sign up for the retreat SOONER rather than later by leaving a message at 514 935 1909. You will receive confirmation soon after your call should a space still be available.
REGULAR WEEKEND SESSIONS
Beginning on Friday, May13th and continuing until the end of June, there will be two- hour classes on Friday evenings at 7pm and Saturday mornings at 9am with a thirty minute meditation period in advance of both classes. The classes will include hatha yoga, pranayama, chanting, meditation and relaxation. After the sessions, all people, whether coming from Montreal or from the surrounding areas, are most welcome to enjoy a swim or a walk up to 12 noon.
We shall be offering a bed (for NO charge) to those of you from the city attending BOTH sessions. This arrangement will continue throughout the months of May and June. After this period another notice will follow. No meals will be provided so please bring along a picnic dinner and breakfast (which can be stored in the fridge).
PRIVATE CONSULTATIONS
Please call to make arrangements for a session in the country before or after the classes as well as during the week.
REGISTRATION FOR REGULAR CLASSES
Please call to reserve your bed for Friday evenings by the preceding Tuesday (514 935 1909). You are welcome to arrive forty minutes before class begins if you are coming from the city to stay overnight. Friends arriving from the country may arrive as indicated thirty minutes before the session begins.
ALL SESSIONS WILL BE HELD IN THE RED BUILDING LOCATED BY THE POOL.
SILENCE
Classes will be held in noble silence.
I am very excited about this new venue which will provide a positive atmosphere for those who enjoy nature and who are longing for extended periods of stillness and deep relaxation. This open and spacious country setting offers a golden opportunity for us to slow down our busy minds in order to experience simplicity and truthfulness .There is nothing like spending time in silence in the country to uplift our spirits.
The classes and private sessions in Montreal will end on Tuesday, March 29 th. In April I will take time to prepare for the move and to plan our first 2005 country retreat.
With my love,
Mollie XOXO
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