as i am: a weekend getaway

I believe yoga retreats are all the rage these days literally because of the supercial implications of that word, retreat. Look it up, or just read it here and take my word for it.. the actual definition of RETREAT: to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger. I certainly won't be hosting any retreat unless it's in specific need. Know this: should you ever need to retreat, you call me and I will open the doors to my own place, you don't pay to retreat. Words are no joke, they communicate energy and energy is a relationship in constant fluctuation.

So, clearly, i'm a stickler for words. I have developed (and continue to develop) my own conscious understanding of what words DO. I get that verbs are action words however that's surface level. Every single word holds power, energy if you will. And energy is everything we know. Lights are energy, the floor below you is (dead) energy, coffee changes the energy in your physical being.. everything is energy and so the words we choose are important because they emulate or arouse a particular energy.

I have been searching for years, literally, to find a space that feels right to host a close-to-home event; i'm cautious to go to new places, i'm an adventurer by feeling and experience not based on a money making or externally driven purposes. So it's been my downfall that many places I have inquired with or that are seemingly popular, well... they haven't responded with words that inspired my own creative energy, the usual "we look forward to working together." I don't want to work, I want to CREATE!

I have found the space to create and I hope you will join me. I have space reserved for a getaway for 25 people. Finally it seems. At first I thought "sure nowww I find the space" implying it was too late. It's hard to accept what is gone however I keep looking forward holding to hope that what is to come will help me in letting go. It's exactly why i've titled it as i am. as i am, is a bit of acceptance of where I am in this moment and what I can offer. Perhaps you are moving through a challenging time to accept some kind of a change or maybe you're hoping to spark some kind of change? If you are, I feel your struggle and also I feel your willingness to accept and participate...

I ask for you to join me - or if this is not your call to answer, to share this weekend event with those in your social circle. I cannot do this alone, in essence I need people to show up with me. I have plenty to share in energy, time and from the perspective of yoga teacher and life-long learner. I am collaborating with a community oriented facility (actually owned by a school district!!) to not only ensure our time together is in creative energy but also supports the creativity in youth. Partial proceeds of the weekend getaway go toward funding educational programs. It's exactly what I wanted from a yoga getaway. We are all in this together regardless if we physically see one another on our paths.

A few pictures from the place we'll be settling in and a first draft version of our itinerary. This itinerary will change; it will depend on the souls that show up. I'm into this creative energy and firmly believe in teaching to who is in the room and if YOU are in that room it will be dramatically different than if you are not there...

With love and asking for your support,

Brittaney

To register, please email blherbertson@gmail.com

Friday March 15, arrival 4pm

Opening supper & group introductions

Evening yoga practice

Saturday buffet breakfast 8:00am

Outdoor walking meditation followed by a light lunch and refreshments

Workshop & some free time

Evening supper ending the day with evening yoga & meditation

Sunday morning practice 7:00am

Breakfast

Closing practice and connections

Our group departs shortly after 12pm Sunday March 17

Investment details

Cost does include meals and accomodation. The rustic cabins are equipped with washrooms and the comforts of heat and other amenities. Please do bring your own bedding, a sleeping bag perhaps and your favourite pillow.

Registration for 1 $475+gst

Register 2 (at one time) $425+gst each (save $50 each)

$150 deposit is required by January 25