Workshops

Weekend Yoga Retreat Series
at Quantum Leaps Lodge

Nora and Judy are excited to be able to offer three weekend retreats that will take you on a mystical journey through the primal energies of the seasons. Drawing on the mythology of the goddess in her myriad of forms and from various traditions such as Celtic and North American native, Nora and Judy will guide you toward a deeper understanding of their own body/mind/spirit by drawing on yoga asana, pranayama, meditation and discussion. Each of the three retreats will have a particular focus that relates to the time of year, but each section will be
complete within itself.

The weekend retreats will be held at the beautiful Quantum Leaps Lodge near Golden, BC. This retreat centre is a full service facility with a beautiful yoga space. Please visit the Quantum Leaps Yoga Retreat webpage to register and to learn more.

Each weekend will include:

* Yoga practice (4 classes)
* group discussions and personal reflection time
* hiking and labyrinth walk
* wholesome organic meals starting with Breakfast on Saturday
* 2 nights accommodation in your accommodation of choice
* optional massage session (additional cost)
* optional private yoga session (additional cost)
* time for everyone to enjoy the hot tub, sauna, or simply relaxing

Yoga Workshop Schedule:

* Friday Evening: 7:00-9:00 pm
* Saturday Morning: 9:00-12:00 pm
* Saturday Afternoon: 4:00-6:00 pm
* Sunday Morning: 9:00-12:00 pm

Moving into the Darkness - Kali takes us Home

Kali is the crone who rules the dark time of the year. The time of Hallowe'en or the Celtic Festival of Samhain, is the time of endings, for letting things fall away, for turning inward and reflecting. The elements of fire and water teach us to burn away our impurities and to step into the flow of our own nature. This workshop will focus on looking inward so that we may discover our own strengths and abilities and understand how they carry us through the symbolic challenges this season presents for those who live in the North.

Finding the Place in the Middle - Saraswati leads us to Balance

Saraswati is the maiden who offers us education and music as she leads us towards the light in the Springtime of the Year. At the Spring Equinox or Celtic holiday of Ostera, we find balance between the dark and the light, learning from both. The elements of earth and air teach us the importance of finding balance within ourselves and our interactions with nature. This workshop will focus on remaining grounded in what we know and yet open and receptive to the new possibilities this season brings.

Celebrating Life - Lakshmi leads us to Abundance

Lakshmi is the mother who, in her fullness and beauty, teaches us about all that life has to offer. The Celstic Festival of Beltane is an ancient tradition that celebrates the fecundity of the earth. As we move towards summer and all its lushness and abundance we honour nature's unlimited ability to grow, expand and flourish. The element of spirit teaches us that all things are possible as the promise of Spring evolves into the fullness of Summer. This upbeat workshop will focus on celebrating our own fullness by honouring our own growth and giving it space to shine.

About Judy and Nora

Nora Maskey has been studying yoga for 22 years and has been teaching continuously since 1990. She is the first fully Certified Anusara Yoga® Teacher in the Province of Alberta and is also registered as a teacher trainer with Yoga Alliance. Judy Nyberg is an Anusara Inspired™ Yoga Teacher. She has been a student of yoga for over 10 years and a devoted teacher for 8 years. She will be co-teaching a 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher training program with Nora in the fall of 2010. Both Judy and Nora have a passion for yoga therapy, anatomy and physiology, as well as a keen interest the history and philosophical roots of yoga. These elements come through in the detailed alignment focus of their teaching as well as the joyful spirit and enriching context they bring to their classes. After successfully teaching a 10-day retreat in Barbados in 2009, Judy and Nora are thrilled to team up once more to offer this exciting series of weekend retreats.

For more workshop information, please see the Quantum Leaps Yoga Retreat webpage.

For further questions, contact:
Nora at nora@yogaandwellness.ca or 403.992.2069
Judy at pro.j.x@shaw.ca or 403.701.4339

For more information on registration and accommodation, please see the Quantum Leaps Yoga Retreat webpage

or directly contact Brian and Annette at info@QuantumLeaps.ca or 1.800.716.2494