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ChiRunning/ChiWalking & Yoga Retreat at Middle Beach Lodge on Vancouver Island

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Join Angela James and Dorothy Price for one of the healthiest and fun weekends you will ever have! The magnificence of the ocean, the awesome beaches, the beautiful Lodge with its huge stone fireplace, the delicious, hearty food, the yoga, the ChiRunning/ChiWalking, breathing that fresh ocean air… what more could you want!

Learn and practice the nature and freedom of ChiRunning/ChiWalking. Immerse yourself or deepen your yoga practice, whether newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. The yoga and the Chi Running/ChiWalking complement each other perfectly. Heal mind, body and soul.

Angela will teach the principles of ChiRunning and ChiWalking.
Dorothy will lead the yoga asana, pranayama and meditation sessions.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Location: Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino, Vancouver Island 
Date: April 26th – April 28th, 2013
Time: Retreat starts at 4pm on Friday and ends at noon on Sunday.
Instructors: Angela James and Dorothy Price
Information flyer: View PDF

What to expect at the retreat

This retreat is suitable for beginning to advanced ChiRunning or ChiWalking students. Middle Beach Lodge is a luxurious haven of hospitality, charm and natural beauty. You will get personal, in-depth advice and coaching of the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques by Angela James and participate in other mindful practices with Yoga Instructor Dorothy Price.

Price and discount

$595/person* – Shared accommodation
$695/person* – Private room (there is only a limited number of private rooms available)
If you book before January 31st, 2013, you will receive a $75 early-bird discount (booking instructions below).
*Price includes HST. For shared accommodation you must bring your own partner or friend to share with. Ocean view rooms on a first come first serve basis. Extra nights can be booked at the Lodge at a discounted rate of $99 plus applicable taxes.

The package price includes

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts and dinners (seafood or vegetarian)
  • 4 yoga sessions
  • 3 ChiRunning and ChiWalking classes
  • daily meditation and pranayama classes

Booking and reservation

To register please contact Sarah Curtis at Middle Beach Lodge toll-free 1-866-725-2900, e-mail: sarahcurtis@middlebeach.com
For more details contact Angela at 604-351-1140

Your Guides

Angela James has run 20 marathons and completed Iron Man Canada in August 2008. Angela has been a Team In Training marathon coach with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) groundbreaking charity sports training program since 2004. She no longer has Achilles tendonitis since using the ChiRunning form. Vancouver's first certified ChiRunning instructor, she plans to give workshops all over the world teaching others this revolutionary technique. Angela is also an accomplished cello player and a major proponent of Rooibos tea! She inspires and uplifts everyone she teaches. To contact Angela, call 604-351-1140 or go to this page.

Dorothy Price is an experienced yoga teacher with close to 2000 teaching hours. Dorothy consistently provides thorough knowledgeable and compassionate teaching as well as inspiration for living well and making healthy lifestyle choices. She invites you to join in a rejuvenating retreat and deepen your practice whether a beginner or experienced yogi. As a founder of Santosha Retreats, she has been dedicated to providing safe and beautiful havens for recharging the spirit, connecting with the nature, yourself and others, and of course, having fun! To contact Dorothy, call 1-250-537-7675 or visit www.santosha-yoga-retreats.com.