Intergenerational trauma is real and what is happening in the Ukraine is damaging, on so many levels. But this is not the venue to clear up perceptions about what is real or not, nor to speculate what might be unfolding with this war. What I will say is that the last two years have been a lot… for most of us. Now knowing the strength of spirit that my Ukrainian heritage has to stand up for freedom and democracy, has me so proud! We are salt of the earth, resilient people.
All the news can be heart breaking if we allow ourselves to feel helpless and suffer alone, or it can wake us up to feel, and to come together as a collective with compassion. Whether you prefer to heal on your own or turn to community to find solace and happiness, if you are still reading this, YOU are my people. And I am so appreciative of you! As long as it is healthy for me to do so, I will continue to share positive messaging, help alleviate suffering, and give students energy to move through life with more grace and ease than the day before. But please know, that we ALL share the same hopes and fears. It’s been 8 years since offering retreats, so I tread softly as I invite you to be a part of the collective in the upcoming retreats below.
May love and light prevail.
Namaste
Lori Charko, C-IAYT
Prior to the pandemic, Lori hosted international retreats to India and Peru, as well as locally on the Sunshine Coast and Bowen Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
ONLINE Day Retreat & Cleanse
Cleanse the mind with meditation practices and nourish the body with wholistic foods. This week we come together online to promote healthy lifestyle habits and respond to the ever changing body and environment with simple cleansing rituals.
Friday, April 1st (12pm) – Welcome Package with Food Guide, Cleansing Suggestions and Recipes
Monday, April 4th (7-8 pm) – Online Group Connection & Retreat Orientation
Tuesday to Friday (At your leisure) – Daily Cleansing Rituals
Saturday, April 9th (10 am to 3 pm) – Online Day Retreat with 2 Yoga Classes (AM Hatha and PM Yin, 90 min each) and 1 Meditation (30 min) with a break for lunch.
Special Promotional Offer: $70 per household
BOOK NOW or contact lori@bodyharmony.ca for more information.
ECO Yoga Retreat in BC
Give yourself a break this Mother’s Day weekend and enjoy a retreat at Loon Lake in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. This 2 night all inclusive rejuvenation package, is the perfect accessible vacation to escape and integrate the sacred essence of nature. Relax with yoga classes, meditation, healthy gourmet meals, a swim in the lake, hiking trails through the forest and a sense of community. This protected forest area is on private property, located approximately one hour east of downtown Vancouver. It’s time for you!
May 6th to 8th Rejuvenation in Nature Package Includes:
· 3 days/ 2 nights in the Panabode Loon Lake Lodge & Retreat Centre
· 3 yoga classes (Hatha, Yin & Restorative) and 3 guided meditations
· 6 delicious vegetarian meals
· Free afternoon for optional canoeing, hiking, paddle boarding, relaxing…
All-Inclusive Package Pricing:
Single occupancy (SOLD OUT): $775 per person
Double occupancy (4 spots available): $725 per person
Quad occupancy (4 spots available): $700 per person
13% tax and transportation not included. Final payment due at time of booking…
Contact lori@bodyharmony.ca to BOOK NOW or for more information with a detailed itinerary.
“…we shall go from love to love and peace to peace, until at last all the corners of the world are covered with that peace and love for which consciously or unconsciously the whole world is hungering.” – Mahatma Gandhi