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The Art of Living Retreat Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to reawaken the human values of compassion, love, togetherness, joy, and harmony in order to realize a true representation of a one-world family—a place that unites people from all walks of life in the spirit of wisdom, celebration, and service to the world. ExPlORE. HEAl. GROw.
We know that when the world around you is at peace, it is easier to find your own inner bounty of calm and balance, allowing you to focus on what matters most. Perched on more than 380 acres of pristine mountaintop, with vast open skies and magnificent panoramic views stretching to the horizon, this natural haven will help you nurture and restore your inner balance. peace, naturally...
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The Center is just a few miles from the towns of Boone and Blowing Rock in western North Carolina, and an easy 2-hour drive from the Charlotte airport, as well as surrounding east coast states. 4aolrc.org/directions
Renowned for its scenic beauty, the area is home to aweinspiring natural wonders and the stunning Blue Ridge Parkway that runs through the valley below, offering an inspiring arrival to this peaceful sanctuary for the soul.
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The Retreat Experience
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For the last two years, we've all been challenged by COVID and its aftermath: resulting shut downs, job losses, variants, added tension of safety protocols, home schooling, quarantines, product shortages, and much, much more. On top of that, other US and world events and issues exacerbate the damage to our already frayed physical, mental, and spiritual Ifhealth.you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, depression—or just exhausted from the stress of life—we can help you.
You’ll be nourished inside and out with delicious and nutritious meals, invigorating all-levels yoga, guided meditation, nature, and Ayurvedic body Taketreatments.abreak from everyday life and return home deeply rested, reinvigorated, and enriched. You’ll continue to experience the benefits long after you leave. ■ 800.392.6870
The AOLRC retreat is far more than a vacation. Our immersive experiences ignite personal transformation. In this nurturing, healing environment, surrounded by a like-minded, nonjudgmental community, you’re free to practice new tools and techniques, discover new perspectives, learn new ways of being—we welcome you.
If you've gone off-track, lost sight of what is important to your well-being, or have decided to explore new ways of self-care and relaxation—we can guide you.
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Choose from a variety of workshops, activities, and Ayurveda treatments and an abundance of outdoor spaces for exploring or just being.
All-inclusive retreats designed to nurture and nourish with Ayurveda treatments, creative workshops, mountain top serenity, meditation, yoga, and wholefoods meals.
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Gain skills for living with ease, develop insight into life’s big questions, begin (or advance) a daily practice—and emerge rejuvenated and happier.
Discover new ways of living with greater balance, health, and energy in workshops offered by some of today’s best teachers, authors, and thought leaders.
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Signature Retreats
Start your journey toward optimal health and happiness with an Art of Living signature immersive retreat—the Happiness Program, Silent Meditation Retreats, and the Meditation Retreat. Our evidence-based programs give you the tools you need to quiet the mind and align with the present moment for more calm, clarity, and resiliency—mind, body, and soul. Gain skills for living with ease, develop insight into life’s big questions, begin (or advance) a daily practice, and emerge renewed, happier, and confident. ■ Learn more and register4aolrc.org/signature NURTURE. HEAL. GROW. 800.392.6870 4aolrc.org | 13
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Within you lie vast, untapped possibilities waiting to be discovered. Through the Happiness Retreat, you gain a greater vision of your potential for lasting joy and happiness, as well as the confidence to stretch and grow beyond limiting beliefs. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with empowering techniques that you can practice every day for renewed energy and clarity. Offered weekly.
The practice of silence has been used in different traditions throughout time as a pathway to physical, mental, and spiritual renewal. Our Silent Retreat combines the Happiness Retreat and several days of silent contemplation with unique guided meditations and advanced breathing techniques. The Stepping into Silence retreat is for beginners, Deep Dive into Silence for those who have previously taken a Happiness or Silence program. Offered weekly.
THE SILENT RETREAT
Discover an effortless meditation technique that allows your mind to release stress and find greater depths of inner peace in our Meditation Retreat. You’ll work with a certified instructor to gain the confidence and skill you need to build a meditation practice that helps you find greater clarity and ease each day. Offered twice monthly.
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THE HAPPINESS RETREAT
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While you're here, enjoy a variety of daily classes and activities including Ayurveda education meditationworkshops,andall-levels yoga, cooking classes, kirtan, creative pottery experiences, and more.
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Enjoy the beauty and abundance of our outdoor spaces and walking trails.
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Ayurveda is, above all, an experience. Here, you will dive deep into Ayurveda through hands-on methods and massages, steam and oil treatments, and personal consultations in an environment dedicated to holistic well-being.
treatments, and therapies that reset the whole person, inside and out.
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WellnessAyurveda Escapes
• 2-night stay in Retreat or Hotel Room • Treatment(s)Ayurvedic • Access to our R&R calendar of activities • 3 delicious meals a day • Daily yoga and meditation • Access to all campus amenities Your all-inclusive escape includes Natural, holistic experiences designed to soothe the body, mind, and spirit. 800.392.6870 4aolrc.org | 23
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DISCOVER AYURVEDA SOLO ESCAPE
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Includes one 60-minute Ayurveda treatment. Press pause on life’s demands and slip away to tranquil mountain views, pampering Ayurveda treatments, and amenities that promote relaxation, rejuvenation, and renewal from the inside-out. Worries will lift as you set foot onto our campus, tensions will fade as you unwind in the steam room, and stress will simply melt away as you are pampered and soothed with body treatments and experiences derived from ancient science and healing practices. From arrival to departure, your body, mind, and spirit will be nurtured back to a deep sense of peace and well-being that carries you throughout your days. All you have to do is show up—we’ll take care of the rest. De-stress alone, or reconnect and rejuvenate with family, friends, or a group. Shankara Ayurveda Wellness escapes soothe the body, mind, and spirit so that every guest emerges vitalized and refreshed.
REJUVENATING BLISS SOLO ESCAPE
Includes three 60-minute Ayurveda treatments. Enjoy deep rest and rejuvenation with Ayurveda treatments that support relaxation, clearing, and restoration on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. This purifying experience immerses you in an ancient time-tested Ayurveda cleansing process known for bringing your personal health back into balance and rhythm with nature. Paired with a designated Ayurveda expert who will offer key insights on your body and mind in a personalized lifestyle consultation, your retreat is specially formulated to address your specific wellness needs—emerge feeling lighter, energized, and more healthy overall! 800.392.6870
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Includes one 60-minute Ayurveda treatment per person. Something really amazing happens when you take time to nourish your relationship and yourselves away from daily distractions and stress of life. Vacationing as a couple boosts happiness, increases relationship satisfaction, deepens the bond, reduces heart disease in men, and improves mental health for women. Through our fresh mountain air, beautiful landscape, nourishing food, Ayurvedic treatments that reset, and classes that promote well-being, you'll strengthen your bond while reinvigorating your body, mind, and soul.
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COUPLES WELLNESS ESCAPE
Includes one 60-minute Ayurvedic treatment per person. Gather your besties and break away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy some catching up and well-being. Studies have shown that time with friends not only improves mood, but also produces stress-reducing hormones. Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, nature trails, and workshops give everyone a chance to celebrate time together. Whether you want to slow down and tune in or move and groove, there’s something for everyone to enjoy—the way they need it. You’ll be nourished and pampered with incredible food, rejuvenating spa treatments, energizing yoga, and delicious vegatarian food—with plenty of time for sharing and connecting.
MOTHER/DAUGHTER WELLNESS ESCAPE
GIRLFRIENDS WELLNESS ESCAPE
Includes one 60-minute Ayurvedic treatment per person. There is no better way to celebrate one of the most important relationships you have. Our mother and daughter retreat is the perfect blend of me-time and we-time. Create new memories and reflect on the past while nurturing your connection with yourself and each other. This package is designed to bring balance and harmony to you individually and your relationship as a whole. Stimulate your senses and spark creativity with fun and inspiring workshops, Ayurvedic treatments, and our beautiful natural setting. Quiet your mind and nourish yourself through meditation, yoga, and nutritious food. Or, do it all!
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our award-winning Ayurveda health facility Shankara Ayurveda Wellness, located deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We combine ancient Ayurveda with contemporary wellness to bring you the ultimate therapeutic experience.
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Relax and rejuvenate in the deeply healing and restful setting of Shankara Ayurveda Wellness, and enjoy our relaxation room, movement studio, dedicated dining area, and a cooking demonstration kitchen. Your journey to health and vitality begins here.
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Our team of Ayurvedic practitioners and therapists are dedicated to providing excellence in Ayurvedic health and well-being. We specialize in individualized holistic care for the whole mind-body complex and the management of health conditions.
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Gain the means of attaining and maintaining your optimal health—wherever you are—with our virtual offerings. Our programs feature the best of our best—experienced teachers, expertly crafted curriculum, and tools for a healthy body, mind, and spirit. more at4aolrc.org/elearn
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THE AYURVEDIC DAILY ROUTINE for Vibrant Health & Well-Being with Kim Rossi, Ayurveda Health Consultant
Discover the role your mind plays in your health and the relationship between your body, mind, soul, and the senses. Vaidya Preeti Patel has spent decades helping people just like you learn to take control of their own well-being and flow naturally, peacefully, and joyfully through life.
Shankara Ayurveda Wellness Director Kim Rossi leads an exploration of the Ayurvedic daily routine and how to incorporate its components into your life. This experiential program is ideal for anyone looking for accessible, holistic ways to live a more authentic and balanced life. You’ll emerge feeling confident, balanced, and happy.
A Holistic Approach with Dr. Poornima Sharma
MANAGING INFLAMMATION
MANAGING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND INSOMNIA THE AYURVEDIC WAY with Preeti Patel, BAMS
Dr. Poornima teaches easy and accessible dietary tips, mindfulness practices, tools, and applicable techniques to promote positive lifestyle changes to manage, reduce, and even eliminate chronic inflammation, its symptoms, and diseases.
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HOw tO bE (wItH) YOUR SElf A Journey into Inner Fitness Tina Lifford
September 16–18
Join Tina Lifford, award-winning actress and CEO of The Inner Fitness Project, for an empowering weekend that will strengthen your ability to move beyond limiting thoughts and behaviors, teach you to interrupt old patterns, resolve unresolved issues from the past, and stretch into a better relationship with your Self.
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There is no greater purpose than to engage the journey back to the Self. Knowing who you are is the secret to true happiness and mental, emotional, and spiritual strength and resilience.
September 22–25 AwAkEnED COnnECtIOnS Living a Consciously Connected and Divinely Guided Life Suzanne GieSemann You know there's more than “this.” You want to feel connected to others and to something other than this physical world. You want to be joyful, happy, peaceful, and live a life filled with purpose. Is it even possible? The answer is a big YES! This experiential program with teacher, medium, and author Suzanne Giesemann is filled with true stories and evidence as well as practical tools and exercises to answer your big questions: Why am I here? Who am I? You will gain the keys to access the kind of life that most don’t even know exists—guided, aware, and perfectly in tune with who you are. 800.392.6870 4aolrc.org | 35
September 30–October 2 BecominG The BeLoved A 3-Day Group Healing Retreat maTT Kahn “[Matt has] been a wonderful guide for me and has helped me be at peace with myself after many, many years of self-berating.” 36
Best-selling author and spiritual teacher Matt Kahn leads this life-changing exploration into heart-centered consciousness. It’s a soul family reunion where beings from all corners of the globe come together in a powerful vortex of transformation to awaken the light of their soul and manifest Heaven on Earth for the wellbeing of all.
We strongly suggest you register early to ensure your place in the program and your preferred housing.
If you’re ready to take a quantum leap into a new level of reality as your way of supporting the awakening of humanity, then you won’t want to miss a single moment of this program!
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Learnmemories.how to write intimately and vulnerably about your own experiences with the authority and confidence of the only one who has ever lived them, and come away with a sketchbook full of emotionally-expressive art (that anyone can do!).
SOnGS Of SUStEn Chants, Spirituals, Songs of Joy and Healing maGGie wheeLer
creaTinG from The SouL Personal Art & Writing mari andrew
During this fun, interactive retreat, you’ll be the architect of your own life as you dig deep inside to write and create art from your own feelings and
Embark on a soulful, joyous, and invigorating musical journey with acclaimed actress and workshop facilitator Maggie Wheeler and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Arnaé Batson.
From chants and spirituals to freedom songs and original music, we sing open the doors to a deeper level of listening—to one another and to the unseen. Don’t miss the uplifting experience of singing together and simultaneously creating a sense of well-being that lasts way beyond the moment.
October 7–9
Best-selling author and artist Mari Andrew leads this nurturing experiential weekend of guided introspection, journaling, and art-making for healing, wellness, and personal growth.
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Finding or reclaiming your voice after divorce, the death of a loved one, a major life change, or a pandemic is crucial to living a fully engaged and joyful life. In this special weekend, sociologist, author, storyteller, and mother Dr. Bertice Berry helps you reclaim the power of your own authentic voice through effective storytelling, the coaching tools of Sherapy, and journaling.
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fInDInG YOUR AUtHEntIC VOICE The Power of Your Story BerTice Berry, Phd
October 7–9
Nothing takes more energy than trying to be someone or something that you’re not. Yet, most of us spend our days living behind a series of masks created to enable us to fit in to the spaces of our work, our family, and life in general.
Join Dr. Berry for this life-changing weekend of reclaiming your authentic self through the use of your life stories.
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Nurtured by breathtaking views, this retreat is suitable for total beginners to more experienced practitioners. Three days of sitting and discussion, with some movement and nature excursions to keep the energy moving and the body limber. Excitement will be had, as well as peaceful sighing and a great many terrible jokes.
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Unwind for this gleeful exploratory romp into the mysterious heart of meditation, with Jeff Warren, meditation instructor and awardwinning co-author of the best-selling Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics.
On this retreat, we will explore the common language that is the foundation for all practices. Underneath the external form of a practice—whether playing music, or noticing the breath, or moving the body in martial arts—deep life skills are being trained. Understanding these skills is central to building your own practice, to being your own life teacher, and to sharing practice with others.
We all feel stuck sometimes—in our jobs, our relationships, our habits, or when the life we’re living simply doesn’t add up to the one we want. We feel stuck when it seems like we don’t have options, or when we don’t trust or allow ourselves to make the changes we so deeply long to make.
October 21–23
fueL uP your Reclaim Your Emotions Jonice Webb & Joyce Davis
There will be plenty of writing, so please bring an open mind, willing heart, and a journal and pen.
October 14–16 you are noT STucK The Power of Soul-Guided Choices
Dr. Jonice Webb coined the phrase Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN) after discovering this longoverlooked experience that affects millions of people without their knowledge. CEN happens when your parents fail to respond enough to your emotions and emotional needs as they raise Whetheryou.
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Yoga teacher and personal empowerment writer Becky Vollmer believes that when we feel paralyzed by our fears the answer isn’t just courage—it’s choice. That’s because we all have choices, we just have to be brave enough to make them.
you are dealing with CEN yourself or work with people who do, this program provides the awareness and tools to heal and begin living the life you were meant to live.
Hiking, Meditation, and Emotional Resiliency Val Spies & Ryan Devin
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The Lotus Pond Yoga Teacher Training Center director, Val Spies, and lead teacher Ryan Devin, take you on a journey of selfexploration, balance, and transformation.
This retreat is the perfect opportunity celebrate Fall, shed limiting beliefs, and invite new possibilities into your life as you immerse in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
October 26–30
According to a research, the benefits of wellness retreats on the health of retreat goers are significant and last longer when compared to regular vacations. Study participants experienced less stress, reduced blood pressure, decreased anxiety, self-compassion, weight loss, and more gratitude.
Why go on a retreat?
For most of us, life today is more demanding and stressful than ever. We must be competitive at work (which usually involves working too much), take care of family and finances, and keep relationships thriving. In the bargain, sleep, health, and your mental well-being are often compromised—with sometimes dramatic negative consequences. And so, more and more people are looking up for holistic wellness retreats that educate, rejuvenate, and nourish the soul and mind as well as the body.
A retreat is not just about crunching as much as you can into your weekend, overindulging in food and drink, and exhausting your body and mind on shopping, nightlife, and tourist attractions. It's about withdrawing from the stressors of everyday life and going inward.
The best retreat is where you recharge your spiritual, physical, and mental batteries with nourishing food, relaxing bodywork, and restorative yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. You not only engage the physical body, but get creative for the mind in educational classes and workshops to learn about cooking, pottery, or Ayurveda and immerse your senses in the natural world.
A mindful walk through the woods, sitting on the rocks by a flowing stream, breathing in pure air, immersed in the sounds of natural elements and wildlife—these are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to reasons to go on a retreat.
What makes a wellness retreat?
Book your next "vacation" with us and discover a retreat you'll be talking about—and feel the benefits of—long after you leave. You'll sleep better, feel more balanced and energized, and perhaps find more creativity or confidence.
Our retreats are designed to create a touchstone of feeling whole and good—and a new perspective. The reflective meditations, interactive processes, emotional cleanses, Ayurveda-inspired wellness treatments, nourishing food, and natural surroundings allow you to reconnect meaningfully while taking time out for self-care.
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Reconnect to the Deepest Part of You
An important way a retreat differs from any other type of vacation is how it integrates practices that allow you to slow down against the breathless pace of life. Meditation, nature walks, labyrinth meditation, learning breath-focused practices—they all bring qualitative depth to your retreat experience, particularly so if you are checking in for a meditation retreat.
You take home daily practices and tools for living unabashedly—and a few new lifelong friends.
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October 28–30 on BeinG human A Weekend Immersion
Take a deep dive inward through creativity, humor, and sweat with Jennifer Pastiloff, best-selling author, yoga teacher, public speaker, life coach, and creator of the Shame Loss Movement.
Jennifer has crafted a program where you can land softly and be fully you. Seen. Held. Shame free. Join her for this experiential weekend of laughter, comraderie, movement, writing, sharing, deep listening, and anything else that creates a deep sense of connection and vulnerability.
November 4–6
Consider Your Response. Shift Your Habits. Love Your Life for Real racheL macy STafford
Through lecture, group exercises, reflection questionnaires, and journal prompts, you will learn how to uncover and respond to your innermost painful truths and achieve truly transformational results.
Best-selling author and celebrated motivational speaker Rachel Macy Stafford presents Soul Shift, a shame-free, hopefilled workshop which teaches you to recognize when your soul sends invitations to face powerful truths, shift your responses, and replace self-defeating habits with practices rooted in self-
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don'T TreaT diSeaSe, GeT rid of iT! Protocols for Reversing Disease via Nutritional Interventions JoeL fuhrman, md
November 10–13
Dr. Joel Fuhrman—family physician, nutritional researcher, and best-selling author—offers this unique, intensive experience in using nutritional interventions for common health conditions by applying his 30 years of medical experience and exceptional insight into the science behind the effectiveness of diet to reverse disease and enhance longevity.
You'll learn the latest nutritional science to gain understanding and take action in reversing common health conditions through diet. Dr. Fuhrman and his team review and disseminate the scientific literature to provide easily understandable, unbiased, and highly supported information and recommendations that individuals can apply, and practitioners can use for their patients.
We strongly suggest you register early to ensure your place in the program and preferred accommodations.
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November 11–13
The Ruiz Brothers share lessons from their best-selling books as they guide you on an inner journey toward healing, acceptance, and love. You'll discover how to create real change in yourself and the Experienceworld.
Join Toltec masters Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr., and Don Jose Ruiz for a life-changing experience in their newest workshop to discover the pathway to personal freedom.
The arT & maSTery of Life don miGueL ruiz, Jr., and don JoSe ruiz
take home new ways of thinking, acting, and being that are more aligned with your true nature and your highest good.
firsthand the transformative power of the Toltec teachings with practical exercises and reflections designed to help you find peace and personal freedom in your own life, right You’llnow.
medium Bill Philipps connects you to the world of Spirit in this exploration of your own intuitive abilities. Through group work, intuition-building exercises, journaling, and meditation to raise your vibration, you’ll learn to quiet the rational mind to gain a better understanding of yourself and the people around you. 4aolrc.org/calendar Coming in 2023... Jedidiah Jenkins April 21–23 JohnMayPavlovitz5–7 New programs are being added to our calendar daily. Check our website often. Lorna Byrne July 28–30 800.392.6870 4aolrc.org | 51
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• Understand Ayurveda and its relationship with yoga
• Facilitate workshops in any part of the world. Successful candidates will take home a 200-hour Yoga Alliance–accredited teaching certificate.
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• Have an experiential understanding of yoga philosophy
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The Sri Sri School of Yoga offers a life-changing yoga immersion—dive into authentic yoga with inspiring trainers in our serene mountain setting.
SRI SRI YOGA 200-HOUR TEACHER TRAINING
• Develop and lead group yoga classes for different audiences
Sri Sri Yoga Teacher Training provides a comprehensive and multidimensional yoga education. Rooted in science, experience, and a lineage of yoga masters, it enables excellence in teaching through self–practice, service, and expansion of the true Self.
Our 95H Children’s Yoga Teacher Training is Yoga Alliance— accredited and provides a strong foundation in a broad spectrum of areas to confidently and compassionately teach children and youth aged 4-17 in a fun, safe, deeply rewarding, and beneficial way.
You’ll gain a complete understanding of children and teens from a physical, mental, emotional, and social framework, including child psychology and developmental changes to mind management, selfawareness, and the child-parent dynamic. You’ll be empowered with unique fun-to-learn teaching methodologies and specialized yoga postures, breathwork, meditation, and relaxation techniques integrated with light yogic wisdom and life skills to help your students blossom to their full potential.
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95H CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
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“We had the most spectacular experience there, from the beautiful scenery of the mountains to the luxurious rooms, from the spa treatments to the yoga, everything was fabulous. And the kirtan music at night! And what a sweet group of people there, the entire staff was so accommodating. It was really amazing.”
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“I’ve started this thank you note several times, and am discovering that words can’t adequately express my gratitude for the ease with which planning and leading our yoga group on retreat to Art of Living Retreat Center was made by you and your —Barbarastaff.”J.
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• Restore with Ayurvedic wellness in the great outdoors
• Stretch and find your center in morning or afternoon yoga classes.
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