Spring in the
April 25, 26, 27, 28th
The retreat is full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list
please email the studio
please email the studio
4 days and 3 nights of yoga, TRE and cooking in the beautiful "Playhouse" located in Lee Massachusetts
During this retreat we will be diving deeply into the highly effective and enjoyable practice of Tension and Trauma Reducing Exercises (TRE).
These last two years have been very difficult for all of us, and this retreat will be a perfect opportunity to release much of the accumulated stress from the pandemic, and life in general. Unplugged from the demands of your life, you will be able to deeply embody this invaluable self regulation tool, whether you have been practicing TRE for a long time or you are brand new to the technique. Everyone will take home a new set of skills.
To help integrate our TRE practice we will have some time for yoga asana practice, hiking, exploring the Berkshires, and cooking! Creating meals is a healing process, and we will be nourishing our bodies with plant-based meals, and nourishing each other with this creative group effort.
Here is some information about the location:
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Berkshire mountains from this completely restored iconic property that once was part of the Vanderbilt Estate. This was the first property in the world powered by AC electricity, thanks to George Westinghouse, who built it. The grandeur of the Playhouse will be the backdrop for our time together. Morning walks, meditation and asana classes will be followed by freshly prepared breakfast and spicy chai. After breakfast we will get shaking! Having a concentrated time to practice TRE ourside of you busy lives will have a wonderful impact on your nervous system, and your resillancy. After that you are free to explore the charming nearby towns for hiking, shopping and lunch. In the afternoon we meet up again for cooking! Bonnie will prepare plant-based Indian meals for dinner, and you are invited to join in! Just watch, or grab a knife and start chopping. Indian food can be very complex, as can plant-based cooking, but Bonnie will demystify both and you will leave with recipes and techniques that you can easily follow at home. Rest assured that even if you are a die-hard meat eater, you will be completely satisfied with the delicious menu that is planned, and inspired to try the dishes at home.
These last two years have been very difficult for all of us, and this retreat will be a perfect opportunity to release much of the accumulated stress from the pandemic, and life in general. Unplugged from the demands of your life, you will be able to deeply embody this invaluable self regulation tool, whether you have been practicing TRE for a long time or you are brand new to the technique. Everyone will take home a new set of skills.
To help integrate our TRE practice we will have some time for yoga asana practice, hiking, exploring the Berkshires, and cooking! Creating meals is a healing process, and we will be nourishing our bodies with plant-based meals, and nourishing each other with this creative group effort.
Here is some information about the location:
Enjoy the natural beauty of the Berkshire mountains from this completely restored iconic property that once was part of the Vanderbilt Estate. This was the first property in the world powered by AC electricity, thanks to George Westinghouse, who built it. The grandeur of the Playhouse will be the backdrop for our time together. Morning walks, meditation and asana classes will be followed by freshly prepared breakfast and spicy chai. After breakfast we will get shaking! Having a concentrated time to practice TRE ourside of you busy lives will have a wonderful impact on your nervous system, and your resillancy. After that you are free to explore the charming nearby towns for hiking, shopping and lunch. In the afternoon we meet up again for cooking! Bonnie will prepare plant-based Indian meals for dinner, and you are invited to join in! Just watch, or grab a knife and start chopping. Indian food can be very complex, as can plant-based cooking, but Bonnie will demystify both and you will leave with recipes and techniques that you can easily follow at home. Rest assured that even if you are a die-hard meat eater, you will be completely satisfied with the delicious menu that is planned, and inspired to try the dishes at home.
ScheduleMonday
Welcome/move-in/orientation- 3:00-4:00 pm Dinner (will be catered)- 5:30-6:30 Evening TRE/Satsang- 7:00 pm Tuesday Meditation/walk (self led)/sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Asana (Ayurvedic Yoga/ gentle)- 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast- 9:15-10:15 am TRE session- 11:00-1:00 pm Free time-1:00-5:00 pm Preparing dinner and dessert- 5:00-6:30 pm Dinner- 6:30 pm Short group shake- 9:00 pm |
Wednesday Meditation/walk (self led)/sleep late- 6:30 am Asana (Ayurvedic Yoga/ gentle)- 8:00-9:00 am Breakfast- 9:15-10:15 am TRE session- 11:00-1:00 pm Free time- 1:00-5:00 pm Preparing dinner and dessert- 5:00-6:30 pm Dinner- 6:30 pm Short group shake- 9:00 pm Thursday Tea/coffee - 6:30 am TRE session- 7:00- 10:00 am Brunch- 10:15-12:30 am Closing |
Tentative Menus
Scones and muffins, poha, kitchari, dahl, roti,
tofu palak (saag), chana masala, raita (beet and cucumber), buddha bowls
chocolate pudding, mango sticky rice, stuffed dates, fruit, chai, chutney
Scones and muffins, poha, kitchari, dahl, roti,
tofu palak (saag), chana masala, raita (beet and cucumber), buddha bowls
chocolate pudding, mango sticky rice, stuffed dates, fruit, chai, chutney
Costs:
Commuter- $500
Dorm style stay at the playhouse- $675
Shared room at the playhouse- $750
Private room at the playhouse- $950
You may prefer to reserve off site lodging (commuter cost)
One workstudy opportunity is available. Click here to request more information
To see more photos of the house please click here
Commuter- $500
Dorm style stay at the playhouse- $675
Shared room at the playhouse- $750
Private room at the playhouse- $950
You may prefer to reserve off site lodging (commuter cost)
One workstudy opportunity is available. Click here to request more information
To see more photos of the house please click here
Important things to note:
All scheduled events are optional. You attend what you would like.
Dorm style stay might be air mattresses or sofa beds in the shared spaces of the yoga studio and library
Shared and private rooms do not have ensuite bathrooms. The house has 4 full bathrooms with showers, all are shared.
Lodging at the Playhouse is limited. There are options to rent nearby houses or hotels that are just a few minutes drive away.
Because of the initimate nature of a retreat we are requiring all participants show a negative rapid Covid test 12 hours prior the retreat.
**Allergen allert: Nuts and soy will be used in our meals. If you have an allergy to all tree nuts, there will be many dishes to eat, but they will be prepared in the same place as nuts. Cashews are used a lot in plant based Indian cooking. We will be using soy products as well.
There will be very little gluten and can be easily avoided.
All scheduled events are optional. You attend what you would like.
Dorm style stay might be air mattresses or sofa beds in the shared spaces of the yoga studio and library
Shared and private rooms do not have ensuite bathrooms. The house has 4 full bathrooms with showers, all are shared.
Lodging at the Playhouse is limited. There are options to rent nearby houses or hotels that are just a few minutes drive away.
Because of the initimate nature of a retreat we are requiring all participants show a negative rapid Covid test 12 hours prior the retreat.
**Allergen allert: Nuts and soy will be used in our meals. If you have an allergy to all tree nuts, there will be many dishes to eat, but they will be prepared in the same place as nuts. Cashews are used a lot in plant based Indian cooking. We will be using soy products as well.
There will be very little gluten and can be easily avoided.
Save your spot!
Attendance is limited. Rooms in the Playhouse will be available on a first come first served. A deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot. Deposits can be made via check, venmo or paypal. If after sending in your deposit you find you are unable to attend, your deposit will be refunded in full if we are able to fill the spot your deposit was holding. If you need to cancel less than 2 weeks before the start of the retreat you will be responsible for filling that spot to secure a refund. If you are unable to fill the spot no refund will be given except for medical or family emergency.
It is recommended that if you are going to stay in another place near the Playhouse you reserve soon. (Staying off-site will give you more privacy if you don't want to share a space, or be around the retreat participants all of the time, or if there is no room left at the Playhouse).
Attendance is limited. Rooms in the Playhouse will be available on a first come first served. A deposit of 50% is required to hold your spot. Deposits can be made via check, venmo or paypal. If after sending in your deposit you find you are unable to attend, your deposit will be refunded in full if we are able to fill the spot your deposit was holding. If you need to cancel less than 2 weeks before the start of the retreat you will be responsible for filling that spot to secure a refund. If you are unable to fill the spot no refund will be given except for medical or family emergency.
It is recommended that if you are going to stay in another place near the Playhouse you reserve soon. (Staying off-site will give you more privacy if you don't want to share a space, or be around the retreat participants all of the time, or if there is no room left at the Playhouse).
