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North Carolina

Movement Meets Mindfulness: Intermediate Yoga at Montreat

Program No. 24011RJ

Deepen your practice by connecting mind, body and spirit during lectures and classes with the introduction of mindfulness and meditation techniques from expert instructors.

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Duration

6 days

5 nights

What's Included

15 meals ( 5B, 5L, 5D )

5 expert-led lectures

10 hands-on experiences

3 performances

An experienced Group Leader

5 nights of accommodations

Taxes and customary gratuity

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Day

Check-In, Registration, Welcome Dinner, Orientation

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: D

Stay: Assembly Inn

Activity Note

Inn check in from 3:00 p.m., remember to bring your name-tag (sent previously)

Afternoon:

Arrival at the Assembly Inn, check in between 3 - 5:30 p.m. This is an intermediate yoga program. Participation in Martha's introductory yoga class at Montreat is a bonus, but if you have experience in yoga, you will enjoy. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, and sitting postures. Pull up to the porch of Assembly Inn to unload, then park your vehicle in any marked spot along the Lake or Assembly Drive. Program Registration. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important information, and to confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in. Relax in your room, meet and enjoy fellowship with other participants in the beautiful lobby, or stretch your legs with a walk around the campus before dinner.

Dinner:

Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. A relaxing treat after your day of travel... enjoy Montreat's dinner buffet... select one of two main entrées (or have both), good-for-you vegetables, a full salad bar, bread, and of course, something for your sweet tooth. Sweet and unsweetened tea, coffee, variety of milk choices, as well as cold or hot water (with tea or hot choc).

Evening:

Orientation: 7:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. We will also meet the instructor. This is a Road Scholar Retreats program. Programming at Retreat locations includes opportunities for light morning exercise, interaction with members of the local community, a farm-to-table meal, and evening entertainment. Sleeping and dining facilities are in one building, with approximately 300 yards walking required. On some evenings, there will be entertainment such as a concert, dance, or storyteller followed by opportunities for fellowship in the lobby of the Inn. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. We’ll finish up around 8:00 p.m. with some “get to know you” activities and then have refreshments and fellowship in the lobby. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead

Day

Linking Body Mind and Breath, Walk around Montreat

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Assembly Inn

Activity Note

Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, and sitting postures.

Breakfast:

Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? If so, you're in for a treat! Breakfast options change daily, including dishes such as biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, grits, hash browns, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal, and more. Standard offerings include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, granola, baked pastries, orange juice (and another juice option). Fresh coffee or hot tea will start your morning off right! Our breakfast buffet is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room (early morning coffee is available around 6:30 a.m.) Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson

Morning:

Following the path of linking mind, body and breath we will look at our relationships between the inner world and the world outside. Lecture focus will be on the relationship of “prakrti” (universal material substance) and “purusha”(the Self). Yoga practice “on the mat” follows during final hour of morning session. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!

Lunch:

Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room

Afternoon:

Our focus of discussion examines the “gunas” or three primal qualities followed by a gentle afternoon practice. Our class time will conclude around 3:15 and after which you'll have the opportunity to take a guided tour of Montreat or enjoy free time.

Dinner:

Dinner (buffet) will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room

Evening:

Evening program, a storyteller or musician(s) from 7:00 to 8:00. Games/cards and tv available in the lobby for fellowship.

Day

Concept of “prana” and the “chakras," Hike or Nature Walk

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Assembly Inn

Activity Note

Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, and sitting postures

Breakfast:

(Buffet) in the Assembly Inn Dining Room, early morning coffee will be out around 6:30 a.m. Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson

Morning:

Today, our focus is on understanding the concept of “prana” which refers to vital energy and the “chakras” or energy centers in the body. We'll start out with a morning lecture on "prana" and then practicing on the mats. We'll have a refreshment and fellowship break mid-morning.

Lunch:

Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.

Afternoon:

Focusing on the “chakras” followed by a gentle practice. 3:30 Those who are interested may enjoy a hike in the mountains (weather permitting) Free Time

Dinner:

Dinner (buffet) will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.

Evening:

Tonight's program will feature a local storyteller or musician/band. Free time follows to enjoy fellowship with your other Road Scholar students.

Day

“Mudras”...a point of inner stillness and calm, free aft/eve

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Assembly Inn

Activity Note

Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a half day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, and sitting postures

Breakfast:

Breakfast (buffet) is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Come to the lobby from 7;30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson

Morning:

“Mudras” meaning hand postures can lead us toward a point of inner stillness and calm. This morning, we will learn about “mudras” and practice meditation. Mat practice of flowing poses ends the morning session. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!

Lunch:

Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.

Afternoon:

Free time to explore the area or just to enjoy some quiet time!

Dinner:

Our farm to table (buffet) meal served in the Assembly Inn dining room.

Evening:

Free evening, or observe one of the other Road Scholar program's evening class.

Day

Building on the deeper practices. "Marga,"

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: B,L,D

Stay: Assembly Inn

Activity Note

Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, and sitting postures

Breakfast:

Buffet Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson

Morning:

We build on the deeper practices of yoga as we explore the limbs of concentration and meditation. Learning to let go of the business of the outer world and connect internally can be challenging and healing. Today, we seek the path, “marga” through sound and voice. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going! Mantra is the focus of discussion. Chanting of mantras as a contemplative practice followed by an hour of mat “flow” practice.

Lunch:

Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room

Afternoon:

Lecture on the path or “marga”, and then a gentler, restorative practice. 3:30 - 5:30 free time

Dinner:

Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Be sure to request a box lunch for Friday if you have to leave before lunch is served.

Evening:

7:00 - 8:00 evening program (probably a concert) games/cards/tv in lobby for fellowship (no movie tonight).

Day

final session together, lunch and departures

Location: Montreat, NC

Meals: B,L

Breakfast:

Breakfast Buffet, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.

Morning:

We culminate our week together with meditation practices, discussion and final group practice. Morning: Meditation practices. Reviewing the week and sharing resources. Final group practice. (checkout of the Inn is required by 11 a.m., so please plan to check out before class starts or allow yourself time before 11). We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!

Lunch:

Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room (Box lunches will be available for those who cannot stay through lunch)

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