Sea To Sky Whistler, BC
Find Your True North- Valley, Climb, Summit & Descent
Day 1, The Valley: On Summer Solstice, 21 courageous yogis made the trek over the Canadian border and into the wild to begin the Sea to Sky Yoga and Adventure Retreat in Whistler, BC. The drive alone was an experience in itself with breathtaking views in every direction. Each mile driven shed a new layer of tension, and by the time everyone arrived there was a buzz of gratitude throughout the group. Upon their arrival, each attendee was greeted with a welcome gift in their room that was filled with personalized treats, yoga towels, eye pillows and more! Once everyone settled in, we gathered for a poolside happy hour in the afternoon sunshine. Laughter and conversation filled the air as we sipped on bubbly and soaked in the magnificence of the mountain as we watched the gondolas climb to the top. We had finally made it, and we all were ready to set our intentions for this mindful adventure and begin our ascent…
Day 2, The Climb: This day was all about getting out of our comfort zones and bringing awareness to the strength that comes from the mountains we climb in life. After a grounding and soulful Yin Nidra class the night before, the group woke up bright-eyed on Friday morning. Our mindfulness practice sparked connection and a sense of silliness (picture upbeat music and even a human tunnel!). We moved our bodies in a breath-focused Slow Flow led by Haley, followed by a delicious catered breakfast. Next, we headed off to the Scandinave Spa for a rejuvenating (and silent!) Thermo Journey! Through hot and cold exposure, we dove into a sense of peace that only comes after you do something challenging. This retreat was designed to offer ample free time between activities for the group to explore... and explore they did! It was a joy to come back together at the end of the day and hear about the adventures everyone had. BBQ dinner + Togetherness Yoga Practice was just the right recipe to finish off a full, sunny day in nature.
Day 3,The Summit: We made it to the top- literally! Saturday was a day of celebration. Starting with an energizing and heart-pumping Power Practice led by Mo. We focused on setting the tone to inspire childlike play and curiosity. This was the day that we got to take our journey up the mountain to experience the iconic Peak to Peak Gondola! What a thrill!! When we arrived at the summit, the weather turned and we were caught in a cold, windy and WET rainstorm! None of us were dressed for the elements, so many used giant garbage bags as ponchos (there we go again with the silliness.). We sealed the day with an absolutely amazing mountaintop feast and a beautiful gondola ride back down to the village. The weather let up, and we finally got to witness the breathtaking views as we floated above the terrain.
Day 4, The Descent: Our final day had come too soon… we all were wishing we had “just one more day” to be together and explore. But it was time to begin our descent, to reflect on and absorb the journey through movement in the form of a warm Hatha Fusion practice. Haley and Mo are so grateful to have witnessed the unfolding of this retreat. Each and every person who attended this retreat listened to their unique calls to rise and find their True North, and through that courageousness, an energy was created. One that will send ripples through the ages and inspire the pursuit of living a life less ordinary!
