Open to all levels; all are encouraged to attend. Some expertience in meditation is helpful, but not required.

Full retreat: Tuesday-Sunday discounted at $1125 per person.

Weekend only: As space permits (priority given to those attending full event) Thursday - Sunday $745.

Space is consciously limited. To reserve your place please register by sending your full payment to: Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682, Hohenwald, TN 38462. Price includes tuition, lodging, meals and full use of facilities. Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent.

Workshop Sign-up Form

We’ll begin with guests arriving Tuesday between 4 to 6. Dinner served at 6:00; followed by orientation and opening circle. We finish our retreat on Sunday with brunch ; checkout at 11:00. (*) Gray Bear is a two hour drive from the Nashville airport, so please plan arrival time/ departure time with this in mind.

For Thursday arrival: Please plan 1:00- 4 arrival on Thursday, class at 4:15.

Chris has been a yoga teacher for 25 years with over 40 years of meditation and 30 years of hatha yoga experience.  Chris masterfully weaves philosophy and yogic psychology into his passionate lectures. He is a champion for any student to experience the full potential of yoga's ability to awaken human nature from habitual patterns to vibrant living. His classes emphasize the importance of breathing in hatha yoga and he skillfully teaches pranayama and meditation to all levels. 

Chris is a nomadic yoga teacher.  Often traveling the USA in his van teaching small groups.  Staying for a day or a few months and returning periodically.  Chris loves to enjoy outdoor activities and connect sincerely with his students/friends.  His concise, practical explanations and enthusiasm inspire students to deepen their own yoga experience. His lifelong interest in philosophy, the outdoors, and athletics influence his teaching. He has taught in Oregon's State Correctional Institutions over many years.

Kevin offers a unique approach to yoga, incorporating creative transitions and a deep understanding of the practice. He brings a sense of spontaneity to the present moment, offering an improvisational and freestyle approach to teaching. This style extends to conscious dance, also known as ecstatic dance, where participants express themselves adventurously through liberating movement. All his efforts are infused with enthusiasm, and he intentionally orchestrates a unique experience for his students. Vinyasa forms the foundation of his teachings, complemented by his passion for Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and fun! He has also brought yoga and dance to children, people with Down Syndrome, and St. Jude Research Hospital. He is a certified conscious dance facilitator, having received training in the UK from Dance the Medicine, which is considered the gold standard for conscious and ecstatic dance. Additionally, he is a DJ in the most conscious and mindful form. Kevin's goal is to promote a sense of unity, near and far, by helping others build relationships with their inner teacher and embrace their authentic selves through yoga, dance, and mindfulness. 500 RYT with over ten years of experience teaching yoga.

Conscious dance is a gently facilitated opportunity for improvisational, feel-good movement. You are your guide as the music takes you on a journey inward, forming meditation in motion with each beat of the music and heart. This workshop is an opportunity to dance freely and openly without the distraction of conversation, technology, or choreography. All music is carefully and consciously curated in a live DJ set!

Gray Bear is home to 400 acres of rolling hills, thick forest, natural springs, and even a waterfall. You can experience the wonders of nature while sitting in a hand-built wood fire sauna; hear the silence of nature's symphony lying on a hammock while curled under a blanket; and revel in clear air and water while using shower outdoors.

With all of this nature we have some suggestions to consider when packing:

• Working flashlight ...it gets dark with only the light of the stars to guide you!
• A bathing suit ... good for the hot tub, sauna, and Watsu massage pool
• Water bottle ...Gray Bear does not use disposable cups. Purified water is available in the Main House and the Yoga Room
• A bath robe/sarong
• House slippers or socks to wear indoors ...no shoes inside please
• Comfortable walking shoes/sandals for an inspired nature hike
• Warm clothing ...mornings & evenings can be cool
• Comfortable clothes for exercising/yoga

Please do not bring any drugs, alcohol, or pets. Gray Bear is a non-smoking, pet-free and alcohol-free facility.

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