Weekend Yoga Retreat at Mansfield Outdoor Center : May 2nd-4th, 2025; $325
($100 non-refundable deposit)
The retreat is held at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre, near Barrie, 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto, Ontario. Join us to experience the harmony, peace, and balance that yoga brings in a setting that invigorates the body and calms the mind. No previous yoga experience is required. The Center will organize a carpool. Everyone is welcome! The accommodation is at the main Field Center, in rooms with four beds. Below is the option for accommodation with cabins with ensuite bathrooms.
- Day program (Saturday) $100 For the day program please register here
- Weekend program fee $200 For the weekend program please register here
Accommodation (cabins with ensuite bathroom ) can also be booked directly with the Mansfield Outdoor Center (please check their website: https://mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca/accommodation). The fee of $200 for the Yoga Retreat program is paid directly to the Yoga Center.
During the free time we will organize outdoor activities depending on the weather and the season. See below for more information about the program of activities.
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 pm – Satsang* No food is served. Please have your dinner before you arrive | 5.30 am – Wake-up 6.00 am – Satsang* 8.00 am – Yoga Asana Class 10.00 am – Brunch 11:00-12:00 – Free Time 12:00 pm – 2pm Lecture/Workshop 4.00 pm – Yoga Class 6.00 pm – Dinner 8.00 pm – Satsang* | 5.30 am – Wake-up 6.00 am – Satsang* 8.00 am – Yoga Class 10.00 am – Brunch 11.00-12.00 – Free Time 12:00 pm – 2pm Lecture/Workshop Departure after the workshop |
*Satsang: group meditation, chanting, lecture and prayers.
What to bring: Please bring your own Yoga mat and meditation cushion. Please bring your own towels, pillow and sleeping bag or blankets (linens are not provided). We also recommend: shawl or blanket for meditation, flash light, casual & warm clothes, and shoes/boots for hiking.
Accommodation: Rooms accommodate 4 people. Separate accommodation booking is possible with the Mansfield Outdoor Center(private rooms with adjacent bathrooms). Please inquire at the center (toronto@sivananda.org)
URBAN YOGA RETREAT at the Sivananda Yoga Center
Chanting Yoga Retreat: May 25th, Sunday 9am-3.30pm; $150 (Please register by FRIDAY, May18th!)
Escape the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in Ayurveda and Yoga retreat. Yoga and Ayurveda are complementary Vedic disciplines that have many therapeutic benefits for the health of the body and mind. This urban retreat will start with meditation , followed by Yoga class and workshop on Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking. We will all share breakfast and Ayurvedic lunch . You don’t have to be familiar with meditation to participate and should have a basic practice of yoga postures and breathing techniques.
SCHEDULE:
- 9am Meditation
- 9.30am Yoga Class
- 11am Vegetarian Breakfast
- 11.30 Chanting, kirtan and mantras workshop with Narada
- 2.30 Vegetarian Lunch
- 3.30 pm Tea
In this retreat, you will have the opportunity to combine yoga and meditation with the practice of mantra chanting and uplifting kirtans from the Bhakti Yoga (devotional) tradition. You will be guided by the enchanting voice and music of Narada, and invited to explore your own voice as a way to express yourself and open your heart. Together with fellow yogis and like-minded souls, you will share a meaningful and joyful experience. We look forward to welcoming you!
