Movement Meets Mindfulness: Intermediate Yoga at Montreat
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At a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Connect mind and movement as instructors help you introduce mindfulness, meditation and awareness of your energy centers into your yoga discipline.
- Develop your understanding of yogic principles and concepts with expert yoga instructors in the classroom, then put what you’ve learned into your practice.
- Learn how improving core strength supports overall mental and physical health, prevents injuries and helps you get better sleep.
General Notes
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
- 2024
- 2025
- Aug 11 - Aug 16
- Sep 22 - Sep 27
- Oct 13 - Oct 18
- Oct 20 - Oct 25
- Nov 03 - Nov 08
- Dec 08 - Dec 13
- 2024
- 2025
- Aug 11 - Aug 16
- Sep 22 - Sep 27
- Oct 13 - Oct 18
- Oct 20 - Oct 25
- Nov 03 - Nov 08
- Dec 08 - Dec 13
Activity note: Inn check in from 3:00 p.m., remember to bring your name-tag (sent previously)
Afternoon: Arrival at the Assembly Inn, check in between 3 - 5:30 p.m. This is an "advanced" intermediate yoga program. Students should be familiar with yoga poses and be comfortable and able to move through poses including standing, kneeling, lying down and balancing postures. This class is not designed for beginning students. Beginning students should attend the 8 Limbs of Yoga, program 22381. The intermediate program itinerary is reflected on other dates of this program number. . Pull up to the porch of Assembly Inn to unload, then park your vehicle in any marked spot along the Lake or Assembly Drive. Program Registration. After you check in and have your room assignment, join us at the Road Scholar table to register with the program staff and get your welcome packet containing the up-to-date schedule that reflects any changes, other important information, and to confirm the time and location of the Orientation session. If you arrive late, please ask for your packet when you check in. Relax in your room, meet and enjoy fellowship with other participants in the beautiful lobby, or stretch your legs with a walk around the campus before dinner.
Dinner: Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. A relaxing treat after your day of travel... enjoy Montreat's dinner buffet... select one of two main entrées (or have both), good-for-you vegetables, a full salad bar, bread, and of course, something for your sweet tooth. Sweet and unsweetened tea, coffee, variety of milk choices, as well as cold or hot water (with tea or hot choc).
Evening: Orientation: 7:00 p.m. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the up-to-date program schedule, discuss roles and responsibilities, logistics, safety guidelines, emergency procedures, and answer questions. We will also meet the instructor. This is a Road Scholar Retreats program. Programming at Retreat locations includes opportunities for light morning exercise, interaction with members of the local community, a farm-to-table meal, and evening entertainment. Sleeping and dining facilities are in one building, with approximately 300 yards walking required. On some evenings, there will be entertainment such as a concert, dance, or storyteller followed by opportunities for fellowship in the lobby of the Inn. Periods in the schedule designated as “Free time” and “At leisure” offer opportunities to do what you like and make your experience even more meaningful and memorable according to your personal preferences. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. Program activities, schedules, personnel, and indicated distances or times may change due to local circumstances/conditions. In the event of changes, we will alert you as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding. We’ll finish up around 8:00 p.m. with some “get to know you” activities and then have refreshments and fellowship in the lobby. Continue getting to know your fellow Road Scholars, settle in, and get a good night’s rest for the day ahead
Activity note: Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, lying down, balancing and sitting postures.
Breakfast: Is breakfast your favorite meal of the day? If so, you're in for a treat! Breakfast options change daily, including dishes such as biscuits and gravy, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, grits, hash browns, French toast, pancakes, oatmeal, and more. Standard offerings include fresh fruit, cereal, yogurt, granola, baked pastries, orange juice (and another juice option). Fresh coffee or hot tea will start your morning off right! Our breakfast buffet is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room (early morning coffee is available around 6:30 a.m.) Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson
Morning: "Yoga for Optimum Living: Integrating Your Yoga Practice." This is our most advanced yoga program offered to date. It is helpful if you have considerable experience in yoga (or have attended the beginning and intermediate programs with Martha here at Montreat). Ancient Concepts to modern day yoga. The morning starts with chair-based joint freeing postures while we digest then continues with developing our perspectives looking at the origins of yoga and its globalization. Yoga practice "on the mat" follows during our final hour of the morning session. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going.
Lunch: Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room
Afternoon: Our focus of discussion is reviewing the 8 limbs of "hatha" yoga followed by a gentle practice. Our class time will conclude around 3:15 after which you'll have the opportunity to take a guided tour of Montreat or enjoy free time.
Dinner: Dinner (buffet) will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room
Evening: Evening program, a storyteller or musician(s) from 7:00 to 8:00. Games/cards and tv available in the lobby for fellowship.
Activity note: Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, lying down, balancing and sitting postures.
Breakfast: (Buffet) in the Assembly Inn Dining Room, early morning coffee will be out around 6:30 a.m. Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson
Morning: Morning movement awakens our minds and bodies. Today, we will explore the concepts of ayurveda applying this knowledge to inform our yoga practice and lifestyle. Practicing on the mats completes our morning session. We'll have a refreshment and fellowship break mid-morning.
Lunch: Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.
Afternoon: Continuing our ayurvedic study, we will discuss the "doshas" and identify areas of focus for our yoga practice. A gentle practice follows. 3:30 Those who are interested may enjoy a hike or nature walk in the mountains (weather permitting) Free Time
Dinner: Dinner (buffet) will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.
Evening: Tonight's program will feature a local storyteller or musician/band. Free time follows to enjoy fellowship with your other Road Scholar students.
Activity note: Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, lying down, balancing and sitting postures.
Breakfast: Breakfast (buffet) is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Come to the lobby from 7;30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson
Morning: Joint freeing chair-based movement begins the day. Using modern tools and props we learn therapeutic techniques to gently move tissue and open restricted areas of the body promoting feelings of well-being and renewal. A flowing mat practice follows during the last hour of our session. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!
Lunch: Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.
Afternoon: Free Time. Take this opportunity for personal independent exploration to see and do what interests you most. Please refer to the list of Free Time Opportunities. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions. You may wish to explore the area nearby or just enjoy some relaxation time.
Dinner: Our farm to table (buffet) meal served in the Assembly Inn dining room.
Evening: Free evening, or observe one of the other Road Scholar program's evening class.
Activity note: Gentle stretches with Martha, 7:30 - 7:45; a full day of yoga instruction and practices. Students should be able to participate in standing, kneeling, lying down, balancing and sitting postures.
Breakfast: Buffet Breakfast is served from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Come to the lobby from 7:30 - 7:45 for some gentle stretches with Martha Nelson
Morning: Today is filled with meditative practices including a short silent nature walk. Again we begin with chair based morning movement. The last hour of the morning is spent on the mat for a flowing practice. We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!
Lunch: Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room
Afternoon: Refining your home practice. This afternoon focuses on integrating daily yoga practices into your lifestyle. A gentle restorative practice completes the session. 3:30 - 5:30 free time or an elective "Forest Bathing" experience.
Dinner: Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room. Be sure to request a box lunch for Friday if you have to leave before lunch is served.
Evening: 7:00 - 8:00 evening program (probably a concert) games/cards/tv in lobby for fellowship (no movie tonight).
Breakfast: Breakfast Buffet, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. in the Assembly Inn Dining Room.
Morning: Review of the week, sharing of resources and our final mat practice. (checkout of the Inn is required by 11 a.m., so please plan to check out before class starts or allow yourself time before 11). We'll have some refreshments mid-morning to keep us going!
Lunch: Lunch (buffet) is served from 12:30 - 1:30 in the Assembly Inn Dining Room (Box lunches will be available for those who cannot stay through lunch)