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Sunday, December 19, 2021
12:45-3:45pm
Full Moon + Winter Solstice
Mini Retreat with Michelle Chua
Private Garden & Nature Preserve in Ojai, CA

$35 EARLY BIRD Registration is from Nov. 23-Dec. 12.  Space is limited.
Nestled between the Full Moon and Winter Solstice, rest and reflect among the diverse beauty of Taft Gardens’ 15 acres, surrounded by almost 200 acres of nature preserve in Ojai, CA.  ​With like-hearted community, practice mindfulness and yoga, facilitated by Michelle Chua of Root 2 Rise Yoga in Los Angeles, CA. 

Our Focus for this Mini Retreat: 
  • Cultivate clarity 
  • Honor transitions 
  • Set intentions to release old patterns that no longer serve well being
  • Attune to nature as teacher
  • Allow the joy of present-moment awareness
  • Celebrate community

This is the location of Root 2 Rise Yoga's previously scheduled Inner Wellspring Retreat from April 2020, which was postponed at the start of the pandemic.  The LA Times recently featured this hidden oasis in November 2021.
Reverence. Release. Rise. - Our Itinerary
 
12:45pm Arrival
 
1:00 Welcome Tea and healthy snack by the Japanese Garden, Opening Circle
 
1:30 Mindful Nature Walk and Forest Bathing (shinrin yoku) to ground and connect with Mother Earth
 
2:10 Free Time for personal care or restroom break
 
2:20 Integrative Yin Yoga at the Grass Amphitheater (includes gentle movement to open the body-mind, relaxing breathwork, Soundbath Savasana with crystal singing bowls, guided meditation and journaling)
 
3:30-3:45 Tea and Closing Circle
Meet Retreat Facilitator, Michelle Chua
My intention for this afternoon retreat is to hold space for loving connection--with Mother Earth, inner wisdom, collective consciousness and well being. 

May our moments of meaningful pause and reflection in a vibrant sanctuary as Taft Gardens support us in moving forward into the new season and year ahead awake to life's daily miracles.

Michelle Chua has been practicing yoga since 2001 and facilitating it since 2010.  She's devoted to integrating yoga philosophy and practice into mindful living.  Read more in here bio here.
Energy Exchange: A portion of your contribution supports the Conservation Endowment Fund’s mission to preserve, educate about and explore the land.  Guided practices and refreshments are included in your investment.
 
$35/person - Early Bird Registration ends Dec. 12.
$40/person - Registration thereafter, pending availability
(Space is limited for personalized connection and to respect our neighbors with less vehicle traffic along our shared private road.)
 
This is an all-outdoor event. If rain is forecasted for Dec. 19, we may need to reschedule or cancel this event and refund the registration amount.  
This event is now filled to capacity.  If you'd like to join the waitlist, please fill out the form below.  We'll contact you in the order of the waitlist if someone cancels and a spot opens up.  Please do not send payment until your spot is confirmed.

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What To Bring to Our Mini Retreat:
  • Layered warm outdoor attire for yoga and nature walk
  • Your yoga mat
  • A blanket and pillow for lying down comfortably and sitting on the grass
  • A journal and pen
  • Any yoga props you have: 2 blocks and a strap, for Yin Yoga
  • Bottled water
  • Your Intentions for the Full Moon and Winter Solstice