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Located on Katchemak Bay at the southern end of Alaska’s
Kenai Peninsula, Homer is a lively community of artists, fishermen,
and lovers of the outdoors. Crowned the “Halibut Fishing Capital
of the World”, Homer’s proximity to extensive wilderness,
its scenic beauty, and relatively mild climate make it a favorite
destination amongst Alaskans and tourists alike. The center of summer
activity is the Homer Spit, a 5 mile long sand bar extending into
the Bay. This will be our starting point for a number of adventures
including a hike to a glacier fed lake and optional Sea Kayak Tour.
The days are long with the sun setting around 11pm. making for the
dramatic lighting that Alaska is known for. The retreat begins with
dinner on Saturday July 24th, and ends the morning of Saturday July
31st by 11am check out time.
Homer Alaska was chosen as one of the 50 best places to "Live
and Play" by National Geographic Adventure Magazine:
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the article here
Budget Travel Online has this to say about Homer: download
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The wild and pristine beauty of Alaska, with its stillness and
fresh clean air, is the ideal environment for yoga practice.
Students of all levels are welcome. Over the week, participants
will receive a deep immersion in Shadow Style Hatha Yoga with
one to two classes per day held in a 30 foot diameter Yurt. |
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Twin
Creeks Trailhead Lodge and Retreat and Alaska Ridgetop Inn
are adjacent to one another and located in the hills
above Homer amidst meadows of wildflowers and forests of spruce.
The Homestead trail which leads to
scenic hiking is right next door. The accommodations are comfortable in well designed
lodge units with radiant floor heat, some with fully equipped kitchens,
and beautiful views of the forests
and mountains. A hot tub is located in an outdoor pavilion,
and a massage room for bodywork sessions will available
throughout the week. |
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The retreat fee includes 7 meals: 3 dinners (at Ridgetop Inn,
and Mark's home) and 4 brunches at Ridgetop Inn. Other meals
can be prepared in the rooms, or had at a variety of good restaurants
in town. |
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Soak in the hot tub, hike the wildflower-filled meadows and
forests of the Homestead trail (right at your doorstep), enjoy
a massage or sauna, explore Homer’s art galleries, fish
for salmon or halibut, go bear viewing, or just kick back with
a good book.
The price of the retreat will include an excursion to Katchemak
Bay State Park, which is situated across the Bay from Homer
and only accessible by boat or float plane. The group will be
transported by water taxi to the drop-off point at Glacier Spit
trailhead for a loop hike to Grewink Glacier Lake with spectacular
views of the glacier and iceberg-filled lake. Lunch will be
had at the lake, then a short hike back over the Saddle trail
for pick-up and transport back to the Homer Spit in the afternoon.
Water taxi to Little Tutka Bay for a guided paddle of coves
and inlets with abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery, and
calm waters. Stopping on an island hideaway, the group will
make a special “beach soup” lunch from edible material
which we gather. The guides are longtime Alaskans and experts
in the environment of Katchemak Bay. No prior experience is
required. The cost for this is $145 and includes lunch and all
gear. |
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- 13+ hours of yoga instruction, including asana, pranayama,
meditation, philosophy and theory
- 7 nights accommodations at Twin Creeks Trailhead Lodge
- 7 meals (as described above)
- Glacier Lake Hike in Katchemak Bay State Park
- Travel to and from Homer
- Optional Sea Kayak Tour (+$145)
- Meals other than the 7 provided
- Rental Cars - participants can group up to share the cost
- A non-refundable $500 deposit holds your space, with
the full fee due by Mary 15, 2010
- Make check payable to Mark Horner and mail to:Moksha
Yoga Shala,2940 Camino Diablo, Suite 200Walnut
Creek CA 94596
- Space is very limited, so register early to assure your
spot.
- Once you are enrolled we will send you information about
the various options for getting to Homer. For those who
wish to explore more of Alaska either before or after the
retreat, we can offer suggestions
There is a $500 cancellation fee per person for cancellation
prior to May 15, 2010. Cancellations after May 15, 2010 forfeit
all moneys paid. There will be no exceptions, so consider purchase
of trip insurance if this is a concern for you. Contact a travel
agent for options.
“The synergy between yoga and nature that occurs here
is palpable. I returned feeling physically, spiritually and
emotionally renewed.”
“Once again Mark has found an outstanding
location to augment his great teaching. I will be back!”
“This is an amazing place, and Mark’s teaching was incredible.
Everyone should experience Alaska in the summer, and I can’t
think of a better way to do than Mark’s retreat.”
“I loved the kayaking and the “beach soup”
lunch. Hiking to a glacier was awesome.......and of course
there was the yoga - what a fantastic mix!”
“Everything about this trip was perfect - great food,
powerful yoga sessions, really nice accomodations, and some
of the most beautiful scenery I have every experienced. If
you have never experienced the midnight sun, you are in for
a treat”
“Homer is a very cool: funky, beautiful, and laid back.
I loved it here!
“The smell of wildflowers, and the moist cool air was
refreshing. I really felt myself go deeper with my yoga thanks
to Mark’s teaching, and the profound quiet and vastness of
Alaska”
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Top Floor Rooms:
double - $1500 Main
Floor Units: double - $1750
Timber Framed Suite:
double - $1850; triple - $1650
Early Registration
DISCOUNT: if paid in full
by April 30, 2010 deduct $200
from prices listed above!
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