A cleansing yoga & Ayurveda beach getaway
With Olivia Lifsey, 500ERYT + YACEP
May 1st – May 6th, 2023
Duck, North Carolina
The natural rhythms of life are up and down (and sideways!)This can relate to our food choices, challenges, and all experiences. Fortunately, Ayurveda has provided the ultimate – ancient – time-tested guide for re-balancing all of our less-than-nourishing decisions.
Join us for our gentle spring cleanse retreat as we re-balance our bodies through daily asana practices, ayurvedic workshops, and a special ayurvedic menu designed to optimize detoxification.
During your retreat, there will be free time offered daily to enjoy the beach, receive bodywork, read a book, or simply rest! Interested in learning more about the ancient practice of Ayurveda? Take advantage of our optional workshops offered throughout the week.
What the Retreat Includes:
- 5 nights and 6 days of beachfront accommodation within walking distance to the beach, shopping, the spa, and more!
- 14 cleansing Ayurvedic meals
- 10 Yoga classes with meditation and pranayama
- 3 optional Ayurveda workshops with gifts
- Up to 14 CEUs are available
- A Hot Stones Bliss Class (Think spa treatment meets your yoga mat!)
- Free time to explore OBX, lounge at the beach, or receive bodywork
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The retreat will begin at 4:00 PM Monday afternoon and end at 11:00 am Saturday Morning.
Accommodations and rates
Accommodation
The retreat house is located in the heart of Duck; within walking distance to the beach, Village Yoga, delicious restaurants, great shopping, coffee shops, and more!
SPRING RENEWAL RETREAT 2023: QUESTION FORM
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Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, the following policies apply:
40 days or more prior to the retreat: Your payment can be refunded for a $250 administration fee.
39-15 days prior to retreat: Payments are 50% refundable with a $250 administration fee
14-2 days prior to retreat: Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Withdrawals from active events or workshops will result in the loss of all fees paid. Active withdrawal applies to any cancellation made within 48 hours of the event/workshop start time.
Janine forbes
REIKI MASTER
SARAH PAK
200RYT
Testimonials
“So much gratitude fills my heart to have had this week and experience with you. You have left an imprint on my heart that will stay with me forever. You’re both professional, yet warm and caring, and conducted the retreat with ease. Your knowledge of Yoga and Ayurveda is untouched! I learned a lot from you both. Thank you!”
Cheryl, 2022 Retreat Participant
“I loved everything. It was the most relaxed I have ever been. Exactly what was needed. I loved this house. The proximity to the beach made it easy to just take a stroll during free time.”
Lauren, 2022 Retreat Participant
“Well done! Thank you for a beautiful and relaxing week. Exactly what I needed!”
Ashley, 2022 Retreat Participant
FAQs
Space in the retreat house will be limited, ensuring that there is plenty of space for everyone. We will not be requiring masks at this time, but you are welcome to wear them if you prefer. The house will be cleaned and disinfected regularly. We ask that you please do not enter the retreat house if you are not feeling well.
All participation is optional to the students, but encouraged for an optimal experience!
All participation is optional to the students, but we strongly encouraged for an optimal experience!
You can receive CEUs if you participate in all three Ayurveda workshops
Our chef will be preparing a variety of vegetarian meals. We will use as locally and organically sourced foods as possible. If you have any dietary allergies, please let us know upon booking. We will try to accommodate allergies as best we can, extra costs may occur.
One of ayurveda’s tools for cleansing is a dish called kitchari (kitch-uh-ree). Kitchari is a delicious, thick soup that is beloved in the tradition of Ayurveda. Composed of rice, dal, spices, and other nutritious ingredients, it is extremely easy to digest, making it a staple of the Ayurvedic diet and the go-to meal for Ayurvedic cleansing. We will experience a mono diet of kitchari for three days of the retreat for lunch and dinner. The remainder of our meals will be vegetarian.
Just steps away!
Yes, there will be plenty of free time! Feel free to venture around the Outer Banks, stroll the boardwalk or beach, schedule bodywork, read in the common areas of the house, enjoy the hot tub, or simply nap- it’s your time to relax and unwind!
Due to the limited space available, only paying retreat attendees are allowed to stay in the house. If family wishes to come to the Outer Banks during your retreat, we can refer them to great airBNBs.
No pets are allowed to come to the retreat.
Alcohol will not be provided, nor permitted in the retreat house.
While some yoga experience is recommended, most poses can be adjusted to accomodate any level.
This retreat is for yogis who wish to experience a spring detox that will leave you feeling refreshed and full rather than depleted and hungry- and learn a little ayurveda along the way!
We are definitely able to accommodate that request! Email us to let us know which room you’d like and we can let you know the pricing options.
Norfolk International Airport (ORF). About 1.5 hours from Duck.
(2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518)
Coming from the North: Follow I-95 South to Richmond, VA. Take I-64 East toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Va. Take I-64 or I-664 to Chesapeake, Va. From I-64, take Exit 291B to Route 168, the Chesapeake Expressway.* Once in North Carolina, Route 168 turns into US-158 East. Follow this road to The Outer Banks. *Chesapeake Expressway is a toll-road with new rates that took effect May 1, 2011. EZPass and SmartTag accepted.
Coming from the South: Take I-95 to Rocky Mount, NC. Take US-64 East toward Rocky Mount. Follow US-64 east through Williamston and Plymouth, NC. From Plymouth, NC keep going east to Roan
You can stay for as long as you like, although we recommend staying the entire time to get the full experience. Payment plans are not available for partial participation.
Absolutely! We understand that retreat can be expensive, we offer payment plans, as well as work-trade positions to make our retreat more affordable. If a work trade or payment plan interests you, contact us as soon as possible before these positions fill up!