Fall Renewal Women's Retreat - with Michelle Befus Yoga

Yoga steadies the mind, facilitating self-discovery, clarity and personal renewal. It teaches us the importance of returning to our center again and again. With steady practice, we learn to feel subtle sensations within the physical body, notice habitual thought patterns within our minds and recognize the emotions that arise through the observation of both. This awareness allows us to stay present, curious and authentic in our relationship to life. Join Michelle for a renewing weekend on the enchanted grounds of Bend of Ivy Lodge. Surrounded by the magical setting of the Fall season in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the retreat is designed to provide balance between activity, stillness, inner exploration and group connection. You will be immersed in the practice of yoga, including Refined flow and restorative yoga classes, guided breathing practices, Yoga Nidra and sound healing to soothe your body and mind. Guest facilitator, Cheri Dinsmore, will share the power of flower essences and vibrational medicine, and facilitate a walk through Bend of Ivy's spiral nature labyrinth. To further support your self care, on site CranioSacral, massage and energy work appointments with Elizabeth Williams of Illumina Sky Healing Arts can be scheduled during free time. You will be nourished with delicious local, organic meals, surrounded by 63 acres of lush hiking trails made for long walks and introduced to new, like-minded friends. All experience levels welcome and encouraged to join. Weekend activities include:

• Daily Refined Flow Workshop-Style Classes
• Pranayama + Restorative Yoga
• Yoga Nidra Meditation
• Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing ​
• Introduction to Flower Essences + Vibrational Medicine
• CranioSacral, Massage, Energy Work and Reflexology Appointments Available during Free Time
• Facilitated Labyrinth Walk
• Relaxing by the Pond
• 63 Acres of Trails for Daily Hikes
• Delicious Meals provided by Chef Katie Fiore of Fioreously Delicious