Yoga of Compassion: Cultivating a Nurturing Relationship with Self and Others
With Julia Abramova
October 6 - 9, 2022
RETREAT BY INVITED PRESENTER
In the world driven by competition, a new kind of pandemic of paralyzing judgement and shame is on the rise. We have been conditioned to never feel good enough, pretty enough, smart enough or any of the “not-enoughs” to fully show up as ourselves. This view limits our full potential, leaving us unfulfilled, disconnected to self and others, and constantly searching for something outside of ourselves to fill the void.
Join us for this transformative retreat and learn on how to break free from the critic within and restore a nurturing relationship with Self and Others.
“In separateness lies the world’s great misery, in compassion lies the world’s true strength.” ~Buddha
STAY SAFE DURING COVID-19: In the interest of safety, we are limiting enrollment; please read our COVID-19 Precautions & Preparations to understand our additional strategies.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
During our self-help journey we will dive into a somatic exploration of shame and judgement and learn how to increase resilience and capacity for more fulfilled life through empathy and compassion. Each day will consist of both lectures and embodied experiences to support our process.
- Explore your personal attitudes and aims in relation to shame and judgement
- Understand how vulnerability, empathy and compassion can help us release shame and connect to ourselves and each other
- Practice mindfulness and meditations for self-acceptance and self-kindness
- Increase physical and energetic capacity through practice of Qi Gong
- Artistic expression exercise as a medium for releasing shame and judgement
- Nada Yoga though mantra and sound healing with Himalayan singing bowls
- Daily morning Yoga
- Yoga Nidra and meditation practices
- Fire Ceremony
- Group hike (optional)
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Intimate setting with personal access to the teacher
- Interactive sessions with question and answer periods
- Shamatha and guided meditations
- Delicious all-vegetarian meals with locally sourced ingredients
- Option to extend stay on Personal Retreat
- Extensive library of dharma books
- Expansive wooded grounds with beautiful flora and fauna
OPEN TO ALL
There are no prerequisites for this program; it is appropriate for all.
SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
Thursday, October 6
| 3:00 PM | Check in begins |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner (Dining Hall) |
| 7:30-8:30 PM | Welcome and Introduction (Milarepa Hall) |
| Session 1 – Yoga Nidra (Milarepa Hall or Outdoor Pavilion) |
Friday, October 7
| 6:30-7:45 AM | Morning Yoga (Milarepa Hall) |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast (Dining Hall) |
| 9:30 AM-11:30 PM | Session 2 (Milarepa Hall or Outdoor Pavilion) |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Free Time |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Session 3 – Experiential Session (Outdoor Pavilion) |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner (Dining Hall) |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Sound Healing (Milarepa Hall) |
Saturday, October 8
| 6:30-7:45 AM | Morning Yoga (Milarepa Hall) |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast (Dining Hall) |
| 9:30 AM-11:30 PM | Session 4 (Milarepa Hall or Outdoor Pavilion) |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| 1:00-4:00 PM | Free Time |
| 4:00-5:30 PM | Session 5 – Experiential Session (Outdoor Pavilion) |
| 6:00-7:00 PM | Dinner (Dining Hall) |
| 7:30-9:00 PM | Fire Ceremony, Weather Permitting |
Sunday, October 9
| 6:30-8:00 AM | Morning Yoga and Closing Ceremony (Milarepa Hall) |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Breakfast (Dining Hall) |
| 9:15 AM-11:30 PM | Group Hike (Optional) |
| 12:00-1:00 PM | Lunch (Dining Hall) |
| 1:00 PM | Checkout and Departure |
Teacher
As an executive, Julia always looked to find inner balance and peace. Thus began her yoga journey in 2007. Soon after beginning her yoga teaching career in 2012, Julia realized that there was a need to work with students on a more individual basis in order to help them find peace and balance within their bodies. This desire to help led to further studies in: prenatal yoga, The Kaivalya Yoga Method and Prema Yoga Institute program. Julia graduated from an advanced 500 hour training at Pure Yoga as well as established herself as a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) through the…
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