A day of Seasonal Yoga and Writing
Next date TBA
Salt Spring Island, BC
Take some time to consciously shift from Winter towards Spring. As we stand at the threshold of a new season, we can benefit from reflecting on what is passing away and bring into focus that which is emerging.
Join Yoga teacher Sarah Jane Smith and writer Claire Sicherman for a day of seasonally inspired yoga and writing at beautiful Golden Tree Farm on Salt Spring Island.
As the world around us changes over the year so do we. You may notice overarching themes connected to each season that inspire different ways of moving, being, thinking and feeling. Our seasonally inspired one-day retreats focus on exploring both the gifts and challenges of each season with yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and journaling inspiration.
Outline of the day
Arrival and welcome circle
Seasonal practices session including all levels Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation and journaling inspiration
Lunch - Seasonally inspired vegetarian lunch
Write From Within: a Yin Yoga and Journaling Practice
Closing circle
Details of the day
Seasonal Practices session with Sarah Jane
We can allow our yoga practice to change over the year as a way to connect with nature and the world around us and ultimately ourselves.
In the Autumn, we look to grounding and calming practices, in the winter we take deep rest but practice with the idea of moving stagnation and in Spring we catch the wave of inspiration that is present with more creative movement, in summer we may be more extroverted and playful while still staying in balance with our foundation. Practice include Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathwork), and Meditation
This session is presented in an all-levels style with options to build on the foundational postures for those who are more experienced.
Sarah Jane teaches yoga at her home-based studio – the Nest hot yoga. Since her initial 500 hour training with Modo yoga in 2010, she has continued to study and build her knowledge and skill as both a student and teacher of yoga completing over 1500 hours of training and teaching over 3300 classes. In Sarah Jane’s classes, you can expect variety with purpose, alignment-based instruction, opportunities to explore, individualized verbal instruction and modifications, invitations into self-awareness and discovery, challenge, breath awareness, seasonally themed intentions and looooong savasana. Go here to read a more detailed biography.
Lunch featuring seasonal and local foods
Write From Within: a unique combination of yin yoga and journaling with Claire and Sarah Jane
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style where the postures are held for longer periods to create moderate stress on the connective tissues of the body to improve circulation, joint health and flexibility. We use bolsters and blocks for support to encourage a deep physical surrender. This slow approach is inherently meditative and encourages quiet self-reflection, self-compassion and relaxation.
We lay the foundation of openness in our bodies to let held emotions arise with the yin postures and then we journal with writing prompts. These prompts are designed to guide and support the process of releasing emotion we hold in our bodies. Within the container of practice, we provide a safe space to explore sensations and allow for connection, reflection and sharing of writing, if desired.
Claire Sicherman is the author of Imprint: A Memoir of Trauma in the Third Generation. She facilitates a Journaling Circle on Salt Spring Island, which is part of a multi-generational writing project called Home Words. Claire is interested in exploring how we hold trauma and emotions in our bodies and self-regulation techniques. She has recently completed teacher training programs in Trauma-Informed and Yin Yoga. www.clairesicherman.com/
Registration is limited to 15 participants and is an investment of $120.
Please bring a Yoga mat, blanket, bolster or firm pillow, a water bottle, journal and pen.
We will be sitting on the floor throughout the day. There will be a few chairs available for those who want them.
This one day retreat is open to all levels of yoga experience from beginners to intermediate practitioners. No previous writing experience is necessary.
If you have any questions about the retreat or are wondering whether this offering is suitable for you, please email.
Salt Spring Island, BC
Take some time to consciously shift from Winter towards Spring. As we stand at the threshold of a new season, we can benefit from reflecting on what is passing away and bring into focus that which is emerging.
Join Yoga teacher Sarah Jane Smith and writer Claire Sicherman for a day of seasonally inspired yoga and writing at beautiful Golden Tree Farm on Salt Spring Island.
As the world around us changes over the year so do we. You may notice overarching themes connected to each season that inspire different ways of moving, being, thinking and feeling. Our seasonally inspired one-day retreats focus on exploring both the gifts and challenges of each season with yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and journaling inspiration.
Outline of the day
Arrival and welcome circle
Seasonal practices session including all levels Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathwork), Meditation and journaling inspiration
Lunch - Seasonally inspired vegetarian lunch
Write From Within: a Yin Yoga and Journaling Practice
Closing circle
Details of the day
Seasonal Practices session with Sarah Jane
We can allow our yoga practice to change over the year as a way to connect with nature and the world around us and ultimately ourselves.
In the Autumn, we look to grounding and calming practices, in the winter we take deep rest but practice with the idea of moving stagnation and in Spring we catch the wave of inspiration that is present with more creative movement, in summer we may be more extroverted and playful while still staying in balance with our foundation. Practice include Asana (yoga postures), Pranayama (breathwork), and Meditation
This session is presented in an all-levels style with options to build on the foundational postures for those who are more experienced.
Sarah Jane teaches yoga at her home-based studio – the Nest hot yoga. Since her initial 500 hour training with Modo yoga in 2010, she has continued to study and build her knowledge and skill as both a student and teacher of yoga completing over 1500 hours of training and teaching over 3300 classes. In Sarah Jane’s classes, you can expect variety with purpose, alignment-based instruction, opportunities to explore, individualized verbal instruction and modifications, invitations into self-awareness and discovery, challenge, breath awareness, seasonally themed intentions and looooong savasana. Go here to read a more detailed biography.
Lunch featuring seasonal and local foods
Write From Within: a unique combination of yin yoga and journaling with Claire and Sarah Jane
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style where the postures are held for longer periods to create moderate stress on the connective tissues of the body to improve circulation, joint health and flexibility. We use bolsters and blocks for support to encourage a deep physical surrender. This slow approach is inherently meditative and encourages quiet self-reflection, self-compassion and relaxation.
We lay the foundation of openness in our bodies to let held emotions arise with the yin postures and then we journal with writing prompts. These prompts are designed to guide and support the process of releasing emotion we hold in our bodies. Within the container of practice, we provide a safe space to explore sensations and allow for connection, reflection and sharing of writing, if desired.
Claire Sicherman is the author of Imprint: A Memoir of Trauma in the Third Generation. She facilitates a Journaling Circle on Salt Spring Island, which is part of a multi-generational writing project called Home Words. Claire is interested in exploring how we hold trauma and emotions in our bodies and self-regulation techniques. She has recently completed teacher training programs in Trauma-Informed and Yin Yoga. www.clairesicherman.com/
Registration is limited to 15 participants and is an investment of $120.
Please bring a Yoga mat, blanket, bolster or firm pillow, a water bottle, journal and pen.
We will be sitting on the floor throughout the day. There will be a few chairs available for those who want them.
This one day retreat is open to all levels of yoga experience from beginners to intermediate practitioners. No previous writing experience is necessary.
If you have any questions about the retreat or are wondering whether this offering is suitable for you, please email.
