Deadline to register- October 1st
10/27-29th
Monday-Wednesday
3 days and 2 nights of meditation and stillness in the beautiful "Playhouse" located in Lee Massachusetts
A Path to Daily Balance and Healing
If you’ve ever wondered how to bring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into your daily life, this retreat is your invitation to begin. Rooted in the teachings of Mukunda Stiles and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, this immersive experience will gently guide you in weaving Ayurvedic principles into your everyday routines—step by step, and at your own pace.
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that offers profound insights into how we can nurture our bodies, prevent illness, and live in greater harmony with ourselves and the world around us. During this retreat, we’ll explore how to make these time-honored practices feel accessible, practical, and deeply personal.
You'll learn how to recognize and work with the doshas—the energetic forces that influence your body, mind, and emotions. Understanding the interplay of the doshas in your day-to-day life can empower you to make choices that support balance, clarity, and vitality.
We’ll also learn and practice Puja to the five elements—a beautiful ritual that reconnects you to the environment, bringing reverence and presence to the Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space that make up all living beings. This practice deepens your relationship with the natural world and anchors you in a greater sense of wholeness.
Throughout the retreat, we’ll create a rhythm that allows you to drop into stillness and connection:
I invite you to step into this healing space. You won’t regret it.
If you’ve ever wondered how to bring the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda into your daily life, this retreat is your invitation to begin. Rooted in the teachings of Mukunda Stiles and Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy, this immersive experience will gently guide you in weaving Ayurvedic principles into your everyday routines—step by step, and at your own pace.
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that offers profound insights into how we can nurture our bodies, prevent illness, and live in greater harmony with ourselves and the world around us. During this retreat, we’ll explore how to make these time-honored practices feel accessible, practical, and deeply personal.
You'll learn how to recognize and work with the doshas—the energetic forces that influence your body, mind, and emotions. Understanding the interplay of the doshas in your day-to-day life can empower you to make choices that support balance, clarity, and vitality.
We’ll also learn and practice Puja to the five elements—a beautiful ritual that reconnects you to the environment, bringing reverence and presence to the Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space that make up all living beings. This practice deepens your relationship with the natural world and anchors you in a greater sense of wholeness.
Throughout the retreat, we’ll create a rhythm that allows you to drop into stillness and connection:
- We will cook nourishing, simple meals together—meals that support digestion and stillness of mind.
- We will move through gentle asana practices that clear the mind, harmonize the doshas, and support your body’s natural rhythms.
- We will walk in nature, allowing the prana of the land to restore and elevate your energy.
I invite you to step into this healing space. You won’t regret it.
This retreat will be based on the book by Mukunda Stiles, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy. Here is a review of the body of work:
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy developed by Mukunda Stiles describes the underlying elements of both Yoga and Ayurveda, the latter being the healing side of the former. The author provides the reader, the deep wisdom of Yoga as an experience through the science of life, Ayurveda. By marrying the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, Mukunda steers a way from an increasing tendency to ‘medicalize’ yoga therapy. Instead of offering prescriptive recommendations for specific medical diagnoses, he presents sequences of Vinyasa and pranayama suited to the various Ayurvedic body types. Yoga practitioners using this book can access a deeper level of preventative self-care, attuning to the rhythm and balance of each individual. Enlivened by stories and wisdom teachings, this book provides food for body, soul and spirit, guiding practitioners towards fulfillment of their highest potential. To properly comprehend the vast knowledge and perspective of Yoga and especially Ayurveda, you must gaze through the eyes and understanding of a master teacher. Through Mukunda’s book, you have the opportunity to experience the science of life and the wisdom of yoga through the wise eyes and soul of a master. It helps you understand Ayurveda and Yoga sufficiently, leading you to specific Classical Yoga practices that have the potential to bring about a lasting change in your lifestyle, health and overall outlook on the purpose of life.
Click here to purchase the book: Aryuvedic Yoga Therapy
Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy developed by Mukunda Stiles describes the underlying elements of both Yoga and Ayurveda, the latter being the healing side of the former. The author provides the reader, the deep wisdom of Yoga as an experience through the science of life, Ayurveda. By marrying the sister sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda, Mukunda steers a way from an increasing tendency to ‘medicalize’ yoga therapy. Instead of offering prescriptive recommendations for specific medical diagnoses, he presents sequences of Vinyasa and pranayama suited to the various Ayurvedic body types. Yoga practitioners using this book can access a deeper level of preventative self-care, attuning to the rhythm and balance of each individual. Enlivened by stories and wisdom teachings, this book provides food for body, soul and spirit, guiding practitioners towards fulfillment of their highest potential. To properly comprehend the vast knowledge and perspective of Yoga and especially Ayurveda, you must gaze through the eyes and understanding of a master teacher. Through Mukunda’s book, you have the opportunity to experience the science of life and the wisdom of yoga through the wise eyes and soul of a master. It helps you understand Ayurveda and Yoga sufficiently, leading you to specific Classical Yoga practices that have the potential to bring about a lasting change in your lifestyle, health and overall outlook on the purpose of life.
Click here to purchase the book: Aryuvedic Yoga Therapy
Read some reviews from our past retreats:
Totally amazing and interesting and I'm glad I did it!
It was a safe environment to be quiet with a flock of others practicing meditation and functional silence. (Pass me the salt) I enjoyed eating in silence and the simple meals.
Resting was important as I detoxed the mind. I made sure to lie down during the Rest times.
It was wild experiencing how we knew how to communicate with our eyes, hand movements, and bodies. If all else failed, limited functional words came into play.
If you are drawn to this opportunity but are simply a bit daunted by some of the possible challenges, I’d say strongly consider going for it! I was in this category (daunted) and while I can’t say that every single moment was easy peasy, many, many moments were quite special.
If you think you want to do something like this, know that you can do it. And the souvenirs are great. I have returned home feeling fortified, with clearer vision and better decision-making skills.
Totally amazing and interesting and I'm glad I did it!
It was a safe environment to be quiet with a flock of others practicing meditation and functional silence. (Pass me the salt) I enjoyed eating in silence and the simple meals.
Resting was important as I detoxed the mind. I made sure to lie down during the Rest times.
It was wild experiencing how we knew how to communicate with our eyes, hand movements, and bodies. If all else failed, limited functional words came into play.
If you are drawn to this opportunity but are simply a bit daunted by some of the possible challenges, I’d say strongly consider going for it! I was in this category (daunted) and while I can’t say that every single moment was easy peasy, many, many moments were quite special.
If you think you want to do something like this, know that you can do it. And the souvenirs are great. I have returned home feeling fortified, with clearer vision and better decision-making skills.
Schedule
Monday
Welcome/move-in/orientation- 12:00-2:00 pm Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy vinyasa- 3:00-4:00 pm Dinner- 5:30-6:30 Aryuvedic principles- "Introduction to doshas"- 7:00 pm Tuesday Meditation/walk (self led) or sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Dinacharya-7:30-8:00 Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy vinyasa - 8:00-9:00 am Prepare breakfast/eat - 9:15-10:15 am "Refining the Doshas" meditation session- 10:30-11:30 pm Optional puja -11:30-12:30 Rest- 11:45-12:45 Prepare/eat Lunch-1:00-2:00 pm Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy vinyasa and lecture- 2:30-5:00 pm Preparing/eat dinner- 5:00-6:30 pm Guided Meditation- 7:00-7:20 pm Aryuvedic principles- "Understanding doshas"- 7:30 pm |
Wednesday Meditation/walk (self led) or sleep late- 6:30 am Tea/coffee - 7:00 am Dinacharya-7:30-8:00 Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy vinyasa - 8:00-9:00 am Prepare breakfast/eat - 9:15-10:15 am Aryuvedic principles "Integration of the Doshas" - 10:30-11:30 pm Prepare/eat Lunch-12:00-1:00 pm |
Menu
We will be cooking and eating kitchari, dal, sauteed greens, rice, fruit, salad, chai.
The spices will be mild and nurturing. We keep a sattvic diet and will see how that reflects in our minds.
We will be cooking and eating kitchari, dal, sauteed greens, rice, fruit, salad, chai.
The spices will be mild and nurturing. We keep a sattvic diet and will see how that reflects in our minds.
Costs:
Commuter- $500
Dorm style stay at the playhouse- $675
Shared room at the playhouse- $775
Private room at the playhouse- $1000
You may prefer to reserve off site lodging (commuter cost)
Payment can be made via venmo or check.
Deposits (1/2 cost) will be required to hold your spot.
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:
There will not be any typical allergens used. However if you are concerned about the ingredients, please contact Bonnie.
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:
There will not be any typical allergens used. However if you are concerned about the ingredients, please contact Bonnie.
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).
