Retreat Activity during silent period - Color a Mandala

"Coloring a mandala reminds us of our own center and guides us to an experience of the eternal Now.  Whatever way you choose to color a mandala, you will find that the kinesthetic activity of coloring geometric patterns is soothing.  Coloring mandalas can energize--and also provide a welcome release of energies. "

This is just one of many activities you may choose while being silent and going inward.  None of the activities will be required, of course.

I will continue each day posting  potential activities for you to think about and perhaps choose during the two-hours of silence.

There is still space available.

Yoga Mindfulness Retreat - UPDATE - Walking the Labyrinth

As of now,  we have a possible two openings on Sunday and 5 or 6 on Saturday.  One person is willing to shift from Sunday to Saturday.  Let us know if you need to make a change.  If you haven't gotten your reservation in yet, now is the time!
Check here each day for more information about what we will be doing during the retreat days.  A schedule of events is in yesterday's posting.

Labyrinth at The Yogatorium

Today we will begin looking at some of the things that you may choose to do during the 2-hour silent period.

Walking the labyrinth is a type of walking meditation  There are no blind spots.  It is one continuous path.

I consider the inward walk an opportunity to OPEN my heart, the center a place to LISTEN with my heart, and the outward walk a time for setting my INTENTION to follow through.

You may find it simply a pleasant way to be quiet and LISTEN to your inner voice.



The labyrinth is just across the dam on the other side of the Pond.

Schedule for Retreats April 21 and 22, 2018

              The Yoga Mindfulness Retreat Schedule

Limited to 10 participants each day.
Total fee $30. Please pay by April 15. Make checks payable to Jaquie Haymond. Joanne Burkett at 864-396-8757 or Jaquie  at 864-506-4063 or yogatorium@gmail.com. See yogatorium.blogspot.com for more information or to ask questions.
10:00 Opening Sacred Space – Standing in circle in The Yogatorium Check-in around circle, seated (Why I am here?)
Handouts overview
11:00 Yoga for Any Body - Joanne Burkett
45 minutes moving
5 minutes relaxation
12:00 SILENT PERIOD - until 2:00 Bring your own lunch. 
2:00 Back to Circle
Check-in
Work in Dyads - Listening and Hearing
Check-in
3:00 Restorative Yoga - Annette Greenway
4:00 Breathing practice - Guided Meditation
Closing Sacred Space - standing in circle
4:30 Wine and Cheese in Guest House
The Yogatorium, 1909 Tillman Territory Rd., Ninety Six, SC 29666 

Yoga Mindfulness Retreat April 21 and 22

Here's just one relaxing pose for Yoga Mindfulness practice.
And here are a few notes for the Retreats on April 21 and 22 to give you an idea of some of what it is all about.   Hurry if you want to be here - call Joanne Burkett at 864-396-8757 or me, Jaquie, at 864-506-4063.  $30 full fee.  Spaces are filling fast!

Yoga Mindfulness Retreat Notes

April 21 and 22, 2018

Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the PRESENT MOMENT which can be developed through the practice of meditation.  (Wikipedia)

Meditation is a practice where an individual focuses their mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.    (Wikipedia)

How do we become mindful?  Meditate - Focus - PAY ATTENTION

What happens when we do that?

We learn to look and SEE, listen and HEAR.

We become AWAKE and AWARE.

See more insider notes about the Yoga Mindfulness Retreats tomorrow.

Return to Blogging - Yogatorium Mindfulness Retreats Update

FINALLY I'm back!  I apologize for the long gap in connecting.  Finally spent time yesterday at the Apple Store Genius Bar in Augusta and am back up and running.
I'll give you more details later today, but know for now that the Sunday, April 22, retreat is full.  But, there are still 7 spaces for the Saturday, April 21, retreat.  We will put your name on a "wait" list for Sunday in case someone cancels or switches to Saturday.  BUT, to be safe, send $30 now for your reservation.  Please make checks payable to Jaquie Haymond and send to 1909 Tillman Territory Rd., Ninety Six, SC, 29666.  Call for more info, but I'll be in class this morning from 10 to 11.  864-506-4063 or call Joanne at 864-396-8757.

Classes resume March 1. Retreat Days: April 21 and 22.

Yes, I'm enjoying my vacation at Litchfield Beach, Pawleys Island, SC.
Classes at The Yogatorium will resume Thursday morning at 10:00,  March 1.
Just so you can get an early "heads-up" - new day-long retreats at The Yogatorium are planned for April 21 and 22.   This way, you can pick either day and enjoy the same program. More details later.

Class Schedule for December and January

Yoga for Any Body classes continue as usual:  Mondays and Wednesdays at 6 pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am.  And, my plan is to continue through January - even Monday, Christmas Day!  February classes are cancelled while I take my usual winter vacation on South Padre Island, Texas.