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For quotes on our last weekend retreats click here WEEKEND RETREATS
Join us for a very special experience, a weekend of Yoga, Meditation and Vegetarian gourmet raw food meals at the Life Retreat. THE NEW LIFE RETREAT is a centre for Wellness and Eco Living that offers a nurturing environment through the creation of an atmosphere of a quieter, simpler time on an eco-sustainable 100-acre organic farm in the beautiful Lanark Highlands. Fresh, organic, live, gourmet and abundant vegetarian cuisine is the heart of the diet. Raw vegetarian meals are surprising in flavours, nothing compares to it! You will rediscover tastes that have been lost in the cooking process, and above all, you will experience a vitality seldom felt. This is a unique experience worth experiencing! Enjoy the peacefulness of nature while doing Yoga, Deep Breathing, Chanting and Meditation in a friendly environment. Only 2 days (one night stay), this mini-retreat will provide you with time for yourself and for a deep rejuvenation. If you are interested to join us, mark your calendar and contact us to reserve your place, as the retreats get filled rapidly. (613) 721-7888. For more information on the New Life Retreat visit their web site at : http://www.newliferetreat.com/
For comments and quotes on our past retreats click here Some of our past retreats were held at the Maple Ki retreat centre. Here are a few pictures. Peaceful Cade Lake at Maple Ki:
Yoga at Maple Ki:
Visit the Maple Ki web site: http://www.mapleki.com/home.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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YOGA AND MEDITATION RETREAT Saturday Noon to 1 PM: Arrival, time to settle in your room. 1 PM: Introduction to the weekend, Deep Breathing exercises, Meditation, Chanting 3 PM: Yoga 4 PM: Brake 4:30 PM: Patanjali Yog Darshan, the philosophy of Yoga
and Meditation, on the 8 limbs of Yog, their 6 PM: A fabulous live vegetarian gourmet meal 7:30 PM to 9: 00 PM: Group activity,
discussion, sharing, and introduction to Healing Mantras - Mantras are
ancient words that are sung to inspire and transform our body and mind.
Those are newly selected mantras never sung before in our retreats. We
will provide you with the text and meaning; you will discover the joy
and power of ancient mantras. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
6:30 AM: Yoga 7:30 AM: Healing Mantras (chant) and meditation 9 AM: Walk in nature 10 AM: Patanjali Yog Darshan, the philosophy of Yoga
and Meditation, continuation on the 8 limbs of Noon: Lunch 1 PM: Farewell session 2 PM: Departure * Note that all activities are optional. If you wish to rest during one of the activities, you should feel completely free to do so. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Participants in the weekend's Retreats were asked to answer the following question: Did you enjoy the weekend? Please tell us what you like and/or what you would change for the next time. Here are some of the answers: "The longer weekend made a huge difference. I felt that it enabled me to go deeper, to reach a greater level of peacefulness. I hope that you will continue with this longer format. The group was fabulous! I loved sharing with everyone and to me it looks like you have a magical formula, there isn't anything to add or remove. It's been a priviledge, thank you Lynne and Jürgen" Jean-Marc M. "It was a rich, rewarding, heart warming and friendly weekend! The setting was idylic! I loved the outstanding vegetarian meals! What stands out is the purposefulness of the activities, contributing to allow the intention set out at the start to become manifested. I enjoyed the simplicity of the Yoga exercises and Sylvie's soothing and calm demeaner. Thank you for everything!" Hélène L. "I really enjoyed the weekend. It helped me to become more centered within myself. ..Lynne and Jürgen are warm guides who create an atmosphere of good will in the group, especially through their humour..." Meridith "I enjoyed and gained from every aspect of the retreat. Thanks from the bottom of my heart for a wonderful and transformative weekend" Sylvie G. "I loved the weekend. I loved the meditation periods and the balance in between the meditation, the yoga and the exchanges we had all together. Thanks for a fabulous weekend!" André L. "What I appreciated most is the balance in between all elements of the weekend. I loved the afternoon of silence! Everything was so perfect!" Céline R. "I enjoyed the weekend tremendously! Thank you. The most important part was the teaching that we received, the beauty of the place, the kindness of the people (teachers, hosts, and the learning team). It all helped me to learn in a joyful and pleasant manner." Élisabeth M. " I loved the balance in between the meditation, the chanting, the yoga, and the learning of the sûtras... I loved learning about the sûtras and their meaning. The group meditation was powerful and helped me to deepen my meditation. Thank you Lynne and Jürgen for a wonderful weekend!" Lyne P. "The weekend was all that I expected, and more! I learned that being in the present moment means letting go of all expectations, to go within, and allowing the silence to teach me what I need to learn, right now! Thank you Lynne and Jürgen,and Julianna and Mary, for an unparralled weekend!" Mary E. "I loved it all: The setting, the silence (able to "turn off" my brain), the focus, the texts, the hostesses, the schedule, the food, the intensity, as it feels like we went a lot deeper, the programme (much thought was given to it, in return, it helped me to gear up to the retreat and to arrive with a "mind set"). And last but not least: Lynne and Jürgen, your ease, awareness and love are the backbone to the retreat. Thank you for being you!" Monica P. "I really liked the weekend, and the silence! I liked the physical surrounding, the food. I liked the advanced levels of teachings, the format and the participants. I loved resting the mind and regaining my energy balance, and the laughters, the joy of the participants. Thank you both!" Suzanne G. "J'ai particulièrement bien aimé la plus grande intensité de la fin de semaine. J'ai pu sentir les progrès que l'intensité de la méditation nous permet de faire. La journée de silence était une très bonne idée. Le silence permettait de faire l'unité avec les moments de méditation de la journée, et des textes partagés, sans l'interruption du "chit-chat" de la socialisation. Merci!" Jean-Marc M. "I liked the place and setting. The chanting, reading and meditation
was an excellent expérience for me. A beautiful harmony, peaceful
and calming. I enjoyed the day of silence, it was not difficult for me.
I keep thinking how nice it would be to have a longer retreat. I am surprised
how easy it was for me to meditate for such a long time. I can still remember
a time when 1/2 hour was a long time! Thank you both!" "Yes, very much so. I realized how attached I was to my thoughts, my negative thoughts. For myself, as the weekend evolved, so did my thoughts. They started to dissipate greatly, allowing myself to discover my true nature. It`s as if everything was supposed to be the way it "presented" itself. Each moment stood out for me as being important." André L. "I loved the day of silence, and the next day, experiencing talking again. The experience of the amount of additional time for ourselves when we don`t talk. I loved the good company, the amazing group! Thank you!" Colette D. "I really liked the weekend, it`s intensity. The surroudings were beautiful and pleasant. The combination of Yoga and Meditation is very good for me. I need the exercise, stretching, and movement. I also appreciated the encouragement and flexibility you gave us to do what was comfortable for us. I cannot think of anything that I would want to change about the weekend. The extended meditation had a very positive effect on me. This was just the right number of people who were all at the same level in their meditation. We were all comfortable with each other. Thank you!" Jim S. From previous Yoga and Meditation Retreats: "I loved everything about the weekend! The Patanjali sessions, the Yoga and the wonderful Meditation periods. I only wish that we had more time... I experienced a perfect moment! Thank you both!" Mary E. "I came here to let go of my daily routine. I now leave with great gifts and memories (teachings) as something to incorporate in my journey. You are marvelous persons with a nice and soft way of teaching (sharing) your knowledge! Bravo!" Josée B. "Everything was wonderful. everyone was nice to meet and share. I definitely want to join the next session." Betty Ann T. "Lovely Place, Wonderful Practice, Amazing People, Great Food!" Eva F. "Yes I enjoyed the weekend very much. I wish it could be longer! I enjoy learning the Patanjali sutras and really enjoy learning in this fashion. I very much enjoyed the food, the singing, the great company, the beautiful location. It was a wonderful weekend! Thank you very much! I definitely want to come back!" Karina A. " The weekend was everything I was told it would be, plus much more. Thank you!" David Q. "Yes I loved the company, the food, the place and the staff here. Oh yes, the talking, the singing, the philosophy, etc. Thank you!" Annette "It was a great weekend. I really enjoyed being in the smaller group for Yoga. I liked renewing acquaintances and meeting new people. Meditation is becoming easier and natural for me. I definitely want to come back in September!" Fleur-Ange L. "Yes, I enjoyed the weekend. I want to join you again next retreat and perhaps 3 nights would be great!" Marie-Josée D. "J' ai beaucoup aimé ma fin de semaine. Les repas ont été excellents. Je crois qu' il serait très intéressant de rajouter une autre journée, comme arriver le jeudi soir. Merci Lynne et Jürgen! " Rachel "Oui j`ai beaucoup aimé la fin de semaine ainsi que l`horaire m`a permis d`aller aussi prendre contact avec la nature. J`ai aussi apprécié l`atmosphere joyeuse de relaxation et d`amitié. Je reviendrai lors de la prochaine fin de semaine!" Chantal M. "Yes I enjoyed it a lot! I liked the music, the Yoga lessons, the talks, the great inputs and the discussions." Colette D. " Once again the weekend was great for me. Of course I knew more then the last time what to expect and what I got is a deepening of my understanding of the philosophy and the sense that the philosophy and meditatoin support each other so strongly. Also I got more easily and deeply in my meditation practice. Thank you!" Jean-Marc M. "Yes! I enjoyed the location, the people and the format. I especially liked the focus on Meditation and philosophy. Thank you!" Maurice D. "The weekend was very enjoyable, most peaceful and exactly what
I needed at this time. The food was exquisite and the accommodation very
inviting and comfortable. I loved to learn about the philosophy. The chanting
was good and let you take the time to look inside. I am convinced that
meditation is the answer and thank you both very much." "An unequivocal success! It was wonderful being in the real world,
and learning how to take that world with me wherever I go. I have so enjoyed
the fun, laughter and food, but mostly I have loved being with two perfect
expressions of light and love in the forms of Lynn and Jurgen." "Yes! I enjoyed the Yoga and Meditation...the Sanskrit was a delight...interesting
people, conversation...nice setting, excellent food." "I enjoyed the weekend. I figured something out for myself that
was very important. At times, I felt like a child during the singing -
I felt free, safe and loved. The food was beautiful. The 6:00 a.m. yoga
was refreshing. The evening discussions were interesting." "I thoroughly enjoyed chanting, the meaning of Patanjali and elements
of a natural tranquilizer towards the life-long journey" "I enjoyed (the weekend) very much. I had a 'major shift'.'' "I enjoyed the weekend very much. Meditation has emerged and plan
and hope to practice it daily. I'm going through changes in my life and
have a feeling that this will help and lead me to the correct solutions.
Thank you, Lynn and Jurgen, for getting to know you and for the great
weekend." "The food! Food for the soul and food for the body. It was wonderful
to take a break from everyday life and to be filled with new resolve to
go back and be content and to "Yes, yes and yes! All!" "Yes, it has been a great weekend. Everything - the yoga and meditation
sessions were wonderful as well as the discussions. It just seemed that
the day was short, when in reality everything was so enjoyable that it
made the weekend timeless." "Oui, j'ai bien aimé entendre parler de philosophie appliquée
dans la vécu de Lynne, Jurgen ou des particpants. Les réflexions
qu'on en tire sont sources d'évolution. J'ai découvert un
peu les bases du Yoga et j'en ai ressenti des bienfaits. Ce fut très
agréable de chanter en groupe et la soirée de samedi a été
bien spéciale. Ce fut très agréable de découvrir
plusieurs méditants et avoir la chance de s'exprimer devant le
groupe. L'endroit est bien choisi. La nourriture était très
bonne, excellente." "J'ai adoré cette fin de semaine. Tout est parfait. Que demander
de plus que d'être en excellente compagnie, de partager et de travailler
a fin de se perfectionner...et de bien manger...hum!" "J'ai adoré cette fin de semaine, très enrichissante.
J'aimerais encore plus d'enseignement et de chanting et méditation,
je suis avide de cela. Je remercie la vie d'avoir mis sur ma route deux
personnes merveilleuses comme vous. Lynne je te remercie également
sur les précieux conseils, messages utiles à mon évolution
vers le bien être heureux et libre." "J'ai beaucoup aimé cette fin de semaine...programme
bien équilibré...bonne atmosphère." Don't hesitate to contact us if you would like to receive more information.
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