Yoga Nidra: Resting To Awaken ~ Saturday, Dec. 1, 1-4 pm
YOGA NIDRA: RESTING TO AWAKEN
Saturday, Dec. 01, 1– 4pm at One Yoga
Often translated as “Yogic Sleep”, Yoga Nidra is a tool, a practice, a process, and a state of transcendent awareness. The journey of Yoga Nidra integrates practices for balancing the physical and energetic bodies, deep relaxation, sankalpa (sacred intention), and guided imagery and kriya to work with the subtle body and subconscious mind. In working with with the deeper layers of our being, it is unparalleled in its capacity for relaxation, healing, transformation and empowerment. On its deepest level, yoga nidra is dissolution of all limited consciousness into the infinite. Whether your goal is stress relief, rejuvenation, physical / emotional healing, removing karmic patterns, unlocking creativity or empowering yourself to manifest a dharmic desire, yoga nidra has something profound to offer you.
This workshop will explore:
- What is Yoga Nidra? What is its purpose?
- The traditional stages and progression of practice
- Awakening Sankalpa Shakti: The Power of Sacred Intention
- Foundational Practices of Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra as a tool for relaxation, healing, freeing the mind or manifestation
- How to integrate yoga nidra into your life and practices
Learn more or register here
Fall Yoga Retreat: Sacred Space to Rest, Reflect and Heal – Oct. 25-28, 2026 Ely, MN
Join us for our 20th Annual Fall Yoga Retreat
Sacred Space to Rest, Reflect and Heal
October 25-28, 2026 w/ Ben Vincent
We invite you to join us for our 20th annual Fall Retreat:) The retreat will be held at the pristine Camp du Nord, 20 minutes outside of Ely, MN, a stones throw from the Boundary Waters. The retreat will feature two yoga sessions each day. There will be plenty of free time for hiking, canoeing, sauna, massage, reading and relaxing lakeside and fireside, and enjoying quiet reflective time or the company of friends. Our intention is that this retreat is not just time away. Retreat is sacred space from which to view yourself and your life clearly. We will explore the practices and wisdom teachings of yoga, as a means to realizing your innate capacity for healing, meaning, freedom and joy within life.
More information on the content of the retreat coming soon!
The Place: Camp du Nord, near Ely, MN. A stones throw from the Boudary Waters, Camp du Nord is set amongst the pine, maple and birch forest alongside Lake Burntside. It has been a natural place of retreat, relaxation and reflection for more than 50 years.
The Yoga: We will practice each morning and afternoon. Morning sessions will consist of an invigorating asana, pranayama and meditation practice. Afternoon sessions will focus on the subtler aspects of yoga, including: restorative postures, pranayama, meditation, self-reflection, yoga philosohpy and dharma.
Lodging & Meals: Our lodging will be communal in modern wooden cabins, beautiful and simple. Each cabin features a full kitchen, indoor bathroom, central air & heat, fireplace, living & dining room, bedrooms and sleeping loft. No T.V.’s, no phones, no distractions- essentially everything you’ll want, nothing you won’t. Preference for lodging requests is in the order in which registrations are received. To view one of the cabins, please click here.
Meals:
- Breakfast and lunch will be done on your own or with other cabin mates in your cabins.
- Dinners will be communal prepared and shared. Each person will be part of a cooking group for 1 evening during your stay. Your group will be responsible for planning, purchasing and preparing the meal for that evening. This is how we do fall immersion…it’s great for community building and the food is always excellent!
- ***please note we will not be doing any meals in the dining hall or as part of the cost of the retreat this year. We chose this due to the size of the group, and to help offset Camp du Nord’s price increases, while keeping retreat rates reasonable and affordable.
Activities:
Hiking, Canoeing + Kayaking, Sauna + Lake Plunge, Massage, Relaxing lakeside and fireside and the occasional hootenanny singalong ( *massage not included in the price of the retreat)
Transportation, Arrival & Departure
The retreat will begin Sunday Oct. 25 at 2 pm with our welcoming, opening practice and ceremony. It is about a 4.5 hour drive from the Twin Cities. You are responsible for your own transportation. We encourage carpooling, and will assist in finding you a carpool if you like. We will conclude Wednesday Oct. 28 at 12pm. For Directions, click here.
Rates & Registration:
Based on past years, we expect the retreat will fill up this year. If you are planning to attend, please send registration and deposit as soon as possible to reserve your space. Thanks!
The cost of the retreat includes:
- All yoga classes
- Recordings from all our sessions for home practice
- Lodging in accommodation of your choice
- Use of canoes, kayaks and sauna.
- All the fun you can have, with new and old friends!
Testimonials from Retreat Participants
Your Investment (Early Registration discount/ Full Rate :
- $675/ $725 – Twin bed in a communal Loft Space
- $825/ $775 – Shared Bedroom Space (Two Twin Beds or Queen for couples)
- $950 – Private Bedroom w/ Queen Bed
All rates are per person. There are a few private cabins which can be specially arranged for families or those desiring more privacy. Email ben@vincentyoga.com directly for more info or to reserve a private cabin.
Early Registration Discount – $50 off when you register + pay in full by August 7. Early registration discount does not apply to private rooms or cabins.
To reserve your space: Please submit registration/waiver form + payment at the same time
- Fall Retreat Registration + Waiver + Submit payment: a $350 deposit (per-person, non-refundable) or payment in full.
- Payment are preferred via Venmo to @ben-vincent-9 (last 4 digits 4485)
- To pay via cash, check, CC or paypal, contact email Ben: ben@vincentyoga.com
- Payments are free via venmo as “friends”. Please add a 3.5% if paying via venmo for “goods or services”, paypal or CC to cover costs.
All payments are due by Sept 20. There will be a $50 fee for payments, payment plans and registrations received after Sept 20. For those unable to pay-in-full before Sept 20, payment plans are available through paypal credit. All payments are final, non-transferable and non-refundable. The non-refundable $350 deposit covers the costs for room and board to camp du Nord in the event that the retreat should have to be cancelled for unforeseen reasons. Other discounts, scholarships and refunds are not available.
We would love to have you join us for the sacredness of fall retreat in the northwoods:) Please email ben@vincentyoga.com with any questions.
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