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Join Dan Marko, senior spiritual wellness provider, along with Lawrence “Laurie" Carroll, guest yoga instructor, this spring for a transformative event in the Berkshires. Laurie returns to Canyon Ranch for a very special retreat full of yoga, meditation, and breathing practices.

Drawing from the ancient Sanskrit interpretation of yoga as the union of body, mind, and spirit, Dan and Laurie will guide you through a combination of practices aimed at exploring your unique experience of being alive in this complex day and age.

Don't miss this special journey of self-discovery and enlightenment that will leave you with a renewed perspective on your existence and a profound sense of connection. Experience the serenity of springtime in New England as you nurture body, mind, and spirit.

In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.

Lawrence "Laurie" Carroll teaches yoga internationally and spent six years as a Canyon Ranch yoga instructor and personal trainer. He is an author on education practices in the classroom and has produced a meditation CD recording, Stillness to Greatness: Nine Short Guided Meditations. He recently presented at the Oxford Roundtable in England on his work in breathing and education. Laurie's gift to guide you into the possibility of improving your health and well-being is his passion and North star. He will leave you with new skills of self-awareness and empower you to find balance and centeredness in your life.

Dan Marko, MA, and Senior Spiritual Wellness Provider, helps guests explore how developing or deepening a spiritual practice can enhance personal and professional relationships. He provides individual consultations, group lectures, and workshops.

Tuesday, May 7th

8-8:30 am Sun Salutations
Salute the sunrise with down dogs and mountain pose. Slowly warm the body to bend, twist and hold yoga poses that will support the day ahead.

9-10 am Yoga to Nurture Trust
Trust is different from belief. Belief is construed by the mind. Trust is implicitly in your body and heart. It takes courage to allow trust to guide your life. In this special class you will learn to listen and respond to your inner voice of trust.

12-1 pm Restorative Aerial Yoga & Sound Healing Clinic
Experience supported & suspended restorative yoga postures with the vibrational healing from sound instruments. The practice assists in slowing your body and reduce physical & emotional stress. | Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext 55423 Limit: 8 / Fee - $80

3-4pm: Making the Non-Ordinary, Ordinary
Contemplative practices are ways of entering non-ordinary states of awareness; practice can also transform the non-ordinary into the ordinary where awe, compassion, gratitude and generosity are experienced as continuous states of present moment awareness.

Wednesday, May 8

9-10:30 am Contemplative Circle: Four Directions & Five Elements
Explore how to work with the symbol of the circle using embodied awareness, breath and yoga postures; learn how symbols are doorways to personal growth.

1:30- 2:30 pm Shinrin Yoku
Experience the Japanese practice of taking in the forest atmosphere or "forest bathing." Join your guide on a slow, intentional walk into the woods to de-stress and reconnect with nature. Sign up: CR App or with a Wellness Guide, Ext. 55423

5-6 pm Exploring the Sacred World of Dreams
Dreams as lived experience influence and imbue meaning into daily life. Learn techniques to remember your dreams and how to reflect on their meaning in waking life.

8-9 pm Yoga for a Good Nights Sleep
Sleep patterns have evolved over tens of thousands of years. Scientific studies show it is an essential habit to living a vibrant life. Practice yoga techniques to help enhance this daily activity, essential to a healthy life.

Thursday, May 9

8-9am Breathing & the Power of Self Care
Breath is an untapped and underestimated super power available to all of us. Guest expert, Laurie Carroll considers this the heart of his practice and has shared his work at Oxford University in England and Columbia University in NY. Breathe

11 am - Noon Walk in the Woods Yoga
Enjoy an-property walk through beautiful winding trails with intermittent yoga posture breaks. Learn to use fresh air and open thoughts in your practice.

2-3 pm Nature, Soul & Spirit: Closing Circle
The completion of our three-experience - Integrating and embodying everything learned over the last several days. The labyrinth will be a tool to help you look inward and bring forth the integration.