
Retreat to Self.
Deep nourishment awaits.
Retreat to Self.
Deep nourishment awaits.
BASA Yoga Retreat

Summer adventures are slowly welcoming harvest season: it is a great time to invest in some form of self-care. Time to recharge your energies to can start Autumn anew.
Join João in the most nourishing and revitalizing practices gifting yourself a weekend of connection with self and with like-minded community.
Our Fall Retreat will be held at Open Sky, a quiet and peaceful Buddhist retreat space filled with marvelous Asian art. An inspiring place that will help you slow down and attune to Self. It is located in Sonoma County, California, a short drive from Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Petaluma, and only one hour north of San Francisco.
Sept 16-18, 2022
Open Sky
located in unceded Coast-Miwok land
colonially know as Bloomfield, CA

We will practice
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Asana (poses)
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Dhyana (meditation)
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Vipak (Ayurvedic digestive activation)
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Kriya (cleansing techniques)
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Pranayama (breathwork)
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Yoganidra (deep relaxation)
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Mudra (inner gestures)
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Mantra (sound meditation)
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Trataka (eye exercises)
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Pavana muktasana (joint mobilization)

Schedule
Friday
4-5pm Arrival
5-5:45pm Breathwork & meditation
6-7pm Restorative BASA practice
7-8pm Sensory Dinner
8-8:30pm Opening Circle
Saturday
8 - 9:30am Morning practice
9:30 - 10:30am Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30pm Intro to Thai massage
12:30 - 1:30pm Lunch
2 - 2:30pm Nature Meditative Walk (led by Ecotherapist Clara Schroeder)
2:30 - 4:30pm Free time
4:30 - 6pm Ayurvedic self-care 101 (theory & practice)
6 - 7:30pm Dinner
7:30-8pm Evening pranayama & meditation
Sunday
8:30 - 10am Morning practice
10am - 12pm Brunch
12:30 - 1pm Movement meditation & closing circle
Schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the group
The Experience
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Residential retreat option: camping, shared accommodation, or a private room (limited spots)
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Non-residential retreat option for local folks
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Saturday retreat: day-long option available
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Silent and peaceful location, surrounded by marvelous Indonesian art, fresh air, and wild-life
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Delicious and nourishing vegetarian meals
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Hardwood floor yoga studio
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The safety of knowing that all who are attending had a recent negative covid 19 test
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An attuned blend of energizing movement, relaxing practices & learning
A glance at Open Sky
What people are saying...
"I was challenged and empowered by the breath and movement practices, softened and opened up in the meditations, and filled with gratitude and delight while sharing meals and stories with the group. I especially appreciate the balance of grounded discipline, playfulness and kindness that João embodies in his varied offerings"
- Aleta Greenspan, BASA Fall Retreat 2021
This Retreat is Perfect For Those Who Want To...
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break the routine, slow down, and nourish the nervous system
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learn techniques and practices that are seldom taught in a Yoga class setting
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drop in to experience a tangible flow of energy in the body with movement, breath, and meditation
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spend solo/reflection time in nature
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connect with like-minded people who share the same passion
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have a question?
Email us at info(at)basayoga.com or write us via the contact box below.