RETREAT OVERVIEW

Join us for this unique offering led by Tina Pashumati James to delve deeper into the wisdom and benefits of restorative yoga and various styles of safe, hands-on assistance in asana yoga class settings. This training is open to yoga teachers and students alike. Tina will give you the essential tools you need to begin to understand and implement this powerful work so you can feel confident as you embark on your own practice.

Restorative yoga is considered the true antidote to stress because it allows you to relax deeply with awareness. Relaxing with awareness is the key to bringing the mind-body into a state of balance or homeostasis, similar to the effect of meditation.

Tina's Restorative Yoga Teacher Training at nectar yoga is available for people wishing to dive deeper into healing through Yoga.

”Hand’s on assists from a teacher to student can be a powerful and integral part of helping students deepen their yoga practice, especially at a more advanced level and deeper awareness of physical, mental and emotional and spiritual.

In this course, students will learn about the philosophy, technology, and practice of restorative yoga. The goal of this offering is for practitioners to gain an understanding of the poses and learn how to expertly set up restorative yoga poses for themselves and other people, develop breathing techniques to help promote relaxation and restoration in the body and teaching methodologies of restorative yoga classes.

True rest is rare and undervalued.

Not only is it easy to forget the essential nature that Yogic texts speak of, but our natural restoration and healing are often compromised in our current society. Exhaustion, anxiety, irritability, and chronic, stress-related conditions have become common.

The receptive, inclusive practice of restorative yoga provides critical rest and balance for teachers and students alike. It helps to preserve our health and wellbeing by supporting our nervous system, internal organs and subtle body.

Equally, it offers a coming home to our inner life, to the present moment, and to the universal - the bedrock of our presence, relationships, and actions in the world. The ripples of this run beyond what we can ever know

This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 4-nights accommodation of your choice*
  *(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one if not booking the entire cottage privately)

• Non-accommodation spaces available for Bowen Island locals - limited spaces available

• All vegetarian meals that nourish the mind, body and spirit

• Welcome circle

• Opening meditation and yoga class

• Daily meditation, asana yoga and chanting practices inspired by Jivamukti & Astanga yoga lineages

• Guided forest bathing sessions

• Workshop sessions overviewing the history of Restorative Yoga and building safe sequences

• Practical lectures on the subtle body and assisting

• Therapeutics of forward bending workshop

• Building relationships/consent and trauma-informed teachings

• Pranayama sessions and lessons on assisting using sound therapy

• Restorative yoga practice and crystal bowl sound bath offering

• Shamanic fire ceremony and kirtan offering

• Free time for rest and reflection

• Closing connection circle

DELUXE COTTAGES | Amethyst, Jade and Quartz

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book and a warm mug of tea. Wake up and take a luxurious morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, year-round outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s natural centrepiece, our magnificent maple and alder grove trees.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Reading nook with picture window

• Writing desk

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 

• Clean, non-smoking facility 

A-FRAMES | Opal, Jasper and Sunstone

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with detached shared bath
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and luscious linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.

• Private Accommodation, sleeps 1 guest

• 1 double bed

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Access to 2 shared, detached bathrooms with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge

• Clean, non-smoking facility

ONYX LODGE ROOMS | Amber + Turquoise

AMBER + TURQUOISE ROOMS

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with shared, detached bath

These cozy rooms are the perfect space for solo travelers. The window opens to a view of our property and the comfy bed offers a space for restful sleep.
*Please note that these rooms are located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, so some sound from the kitchen and Onyx Lodge gathering space is to be expected during waking hours.

• Double bed

• Detached, shared bathroom with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV

• In-room Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE PRACTICE SPACE - THE GEODESIC DOME

Our geodesic dome is the sacred hub of Nectar. To preserve and respect this energy, we ask that the space is used mindfully.

Usage of the dome includes all props (blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps). We encourage guests to bring their own mats. If props are used, it is asked that they are put away mindfully.

During the cooler months we heat the dome with a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for adding the element of fire in the cooler months.

Guests are advised to dress in layers to maintain their preferred body temperatures.

THE ONYX LODGE | LOUNGE + DINING ROOM

Your arrival at Nectar Yoga is down a long forested driveway, across a bridge over a babbling stream, and at the end will emerge our Onyx Lodge, Nectar Yoga's communal gathering space.

Outside the Onyx Lodge is a parking area and a central check-in boutique, Nectar Goods, that welcomes our arriving guests. The front entry has an enclosed boot room with adjoining bathroom. After removing your outdoor gear, you will enter into the central space. With soaring 25' ceilings overlooking the alder forest, casual sofas and lounge chairs, a long family dining table, double doors that open to a covered outdoor space with a secondary seasonal dining area and relaxing outdoor sofas.

WHAT TO BRING
A smile or two
Your favourite snacks
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
(white clothing encouraged for closing ceremony)
A yoga mat
(we have sanitized mats and props available for all students to use if you do not wish to travel with yours)
Any crystals or tools you generally incorporate into your practices
If you have a meditation pillow that you love to use, please bring it

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love the outdoors
You want to learn more about yourself and your connection to nature
You like mindful yoga practices and learning the history behind them
You want some time for introspection, for yourself

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
You cannot eat vegetarian food

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

Please view our registration page for room costs and details
Payment in full is required to secure your space.
Non-refundable, non-transferable.

Taxes applicable – all prices are in Canadian dollars

*Travel to/from Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island is not included

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once booked, this retreat is non-refundable. In the event of a government ordered closure, your booking will be moved to another date or you will be issued a credit valid for 12 months that you can use towards our Nectar Experience Package. No refunds will be given.

ABOUT THE HOST

A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina believes in living life to the fullest while advocating for the flora and fauna of the earth.

Tina owned Loka Yoga serving and building a community for 20 years with her yoga teachings steeped in Bhakti and indigenous ceremony both in England and Canada. She has facilitated and led various workshops and teacher training programs, including a 200-hour YTT at Nectar Yoga during winter 2022.

“Environmentalism and animal activism are why "I became a yoga teacher" to honour the earth with my First Nations elders very much about respect for nature and the sacred ceremonies, and to use it as a platform to share the torture and murder of sentient beings worldwide.”

Tina is an authorized Senior Ashtanga yoga teacher by Manju Jois at the European Academy of Ashtanga yoga.

"lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu"

May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Join us for this unique offering led by Tina Pashumati James. This retreat will harness the wisdom of the elemental energies of the natural world around us, specifically the elements of Water and Earth. Our human journey sometimes requires deep radical changes and a leap of faith. You may be experiencing specific life challenges, this offering will hold space to shift your perspective to a place you can begin to manifest the changes and goals of your heart’s deepest desires.

This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 2-night accommodation of your choice*
  *(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one if not booking the entire cottage privately)

• Non-accommodation spaces available for Bowen Island locals - limited spaces available

• All vegetarian meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts) that nourish the mind, body and spirit

• Welcome circle

• Opening meditation and yoga class

• Daily meditation, asana yoga and chanting practices inspired by Earth and Water elements

• Guided forest bathing sessions and journaling prompts

• Drum circle

• Yoga Nidra class

• Restorative yoga practice and crystalbowl sound bath

• Shamanic fire ceremony and kirtan

• Free time for rest and reflection

• Closing connection circle

DELUXE COTTAGES | Amethyst, Jade and Quartz

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book and a warm mug of tea. Wake up and take a luxurious morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, year-round outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s natural centrepiece, our magnificent maple and alder grove trees.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Reading nook with picture window

• Writing desk

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 

• Clean, non-smoking facility 

A-FRAMES | Opal, Jasper and Sunstone

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with detached shared bath
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and luscious linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.

• Private Accommodation, sleeps 1 guest

• 1 double bed

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Access to 2 shared, detached bathrooms with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge

• Clean, non-smoking facility

ONYX LODGE ROOMS | Amber + Turquoise

AMBER + TURQUOISE ROOMS

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with shared, detached bath

These cozy rooms are the perfect space for solo travelers. The window opens to a view of our property and the comfy bed offers a space for restful sleep.
*Please note that these rooms are located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, so some sound from the kitchen and Onyx Lodge gathering space is to be expected during waking hours.

• Double bed

• Detached, shared bathroom with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV

• In-room Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE MOONSTONE COTTAGE

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

This cottage offers similar amenities as our deluxe cottages with added seclusion. Wake up to sunbeams illuminating the room through the windows before sipping tea on your porch nestled on the edge of our Alder grove. After a day of exploring the Island, a rustic outdoor shower awaits you, stocked with sweet-smelling, natural products to lather on.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Private deck

• Reading chairs

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink, shower outside)

• Outdoor shower (located on the deck)

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE PRACTICE SPACE - THE GEODESIC DOME

Our geodesic dome is the sacred hub of Nectar. To preserve and respect this energy, we ask that the space is used mindfully.

Usage of the dome includes all props (blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps). We encourage guests to bring their own mats. If props are used, it is asked that they are put away mindfully.

During the cooler months we heat the dome with a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for adding the element of fire in the cooler months.

Guests are advised to dress in layers to maintain their preferred body temperatures.

THE ONYX LODGE | LOUNGE + DINING ROOM

Your arrival at Nectar Yoga is down a long forested driveway, across a bridge over a babbling stream, and at the end will emerge our Onyx Lodge, Nectar Yoga's communal gathering space.

Outside the Onyx Lodge is a parking area and a central check-in boutique, Nectar Goods, that welcomes our arriving guests. The front entry has an enclosed boot room with adjoining bathroom. After removing your outdoor gear, you will enter into the central space. With soaring 25' ceilings overlooking the alder forest, casual sofas and lounge chairs, a long family dining table, double doors that open to a covered outdoor space with a secondary seasonal dining area and relaxing outdoor sofas.

WHAT TO BRING
A smile or two
Your favourite snacks
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
(white clothing encouraged for closing ceremony)
A yoga mat
(we have sanitized mats and props available for all students to use if you do not wish to travel with yours)
Any crystals or tools you generally incorporate into your practices
If you have a meditation pillow that you love to use, please bring it

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love the outdoors
You want to learn more about yourself and your connection to nature
You like mindful yoga practices and learning the history behind them
You want some time for introspection, for yourself

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
You cannot eat vegetarian food

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

$749 - $1800 all-inclusive please view our registration page for room costs and details
Payment in full is required to secure your space.
Non-refundable, non-transferable.

Taxes applicable – all prices are in Canadian dollars

*Travel to/from Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island is not included

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once booked, this retreat is non-refundable.
In the event of a government ordered closure, your booking will be moved to another date or you will be issued a credit valid for 12 months that you can use towards our Nectar Experience Package. No refunds will be given.

ABOUT THE HOST

A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina believes in living life to the fullest while advocating for the flora and fauna of the earth.

Tina owned Loka Yoga serving and building a community for 20 years with her yoga teachings steeped in Bhakti and indigenous ceremony both in England and Canada. She has facilitated and led various workshops and teacher training programs, including a 200-hour YTT at Nectar Yoga during winter 2022.

“Environmentalism and animal activism are why "I became a yoga teacher" to honour the earth with my First Nations elders very much about respect for nature and the sacred ceremonies, and to use it as a platform to share the torture and murder of sentient beings worldwide.”

Tina is an authorized Senior Ashtanga yoga teacher by Manju Jois at the European Academy of Ashtanga yoga.

"lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu"

May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

RETREAT OVERVIEW

This unique offering of practices to prevent and heal from burnout intends to bring you back to a place of balance in all four systems of wellness – mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Through nourishing movement, meditation, breathwork and journaling practices, you will return home to yourself, discovering a more peaceful sense of well-being. You will leave this retreat feeling connected, rested, and nourished and you will return home with the knowledge to build daily wellness practices.

This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 2-night accommodation of your choice*
  *(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one if not booking the entire cottage privately)

• Non-accommodation spaces available for Bowen Island locals - limited spaces available

• All vegetarian meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts) that nourish the mind, body and spirit

• Welcome Circle

• Weekend Journal Prompts

• Slow Burn Yin/Yang, Energy Flow + Yin Yoga

• Yoga Nidra Meditations

• Breathwork 

• Optional Guided Wellness Journaling Practice in the Lodge 

• Optional Workshops: Building a morning and evening wellness routine 

• Optional Tarot Readings with Bryony

• Optional Walking Forest Meditation – Mindfulness Practice

• Optional Outdoor Fire (weather permitting)

• Free time

• Closing Ceremony

DELUXE COTTAGES | Amethyst, Jade and Quartz

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book and a warm mug of tea. Wake up and take a luxurious morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, year-round outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s natural centrepiece, our magnificent maple and alder grove trees.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Reading nook with picture window

• Writing desk

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 

• Clean, non-smoking facility 

A-FRAMES | Opal, Jasper and Sunstone

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with detached shared bath
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and luscious linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.

• Private Accommodation, sleeps 1 guest

• 1 double bed

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Access to 2 shared, detached bathrooms with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge

• Clean, non-smoking facility

ONYX LODGE ROOMS | Amber + Turquoise

AMBER + TURQUOISE ROOMS

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with shared, detached bath

These cozy rooms are the perfect space for solo travelers. The window opens to a view of our property and the comfy bed offers a space for restful sleep.
*Please note that these rooms are located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, so some sound from the kitchen and Onyx Lodge gathering space is to be expected during waking hours.

• Double bed

• Detached, shared bathroom with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV

• In-room Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE MOONSTONE COTTAGE

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

This cottage offers similar amenities as our deluxe cottages with added seclusion. Wake up to sunbeams illuminating the room through the windows before sipping tea on your porch nestled on the edge of our Alder grove. After a day of exploring the Island, a rustic outdoor shower awaits you, stocked with sweet-smelling, natural products to lather on.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Private deck

• Reading chairs

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink, shower outside)

• Outdoor shower (located on the deck)

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE PRACTICE SPACE - THE GEODESIC DOME

Our geodesic dome is the sacred hub of Nectar. To preserve and respect this energy, we ask that the space is used mindfully.

Usage of the dome includes all props (blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps). We encourage guests to bring their own mats. If props are used, it is asked that they are put away mindfully.

During the cooler months we heat the dome with a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for adding the element of fire in the cooler months.

Guests are advised to dress in layers to maintain their preferred body temperatures.

THE ONYX LODGE | LOUNGE + DINING ROOM

Your arrival at Nectar Yoga is down a long forested driveway, across a bridge over a babbling stream, and at the end will emerge our Onyx Lodge, Nectar Yoga's communal gathering space.

Outside the Onyx Lodge is a parking area and a central check-in boutique, Nectar Goods, that welcomes our arriving guests. The front entry has an enclosed boot room with adjoining bathroom. After removing your outdoor gear, you will enter into the central space. With soaring 25' ceilings overlooking the alder forest, casual sofas and lounge chairs, a long family dining table, double doors that open to a covered outdoor space with a secondary seasonal dining area and relaxing outdoor sofas.

WHAT TO BRING
A smile or two
Your favourite snacks
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
(white clothing encouraged for closing ceremony)
A yoga mat
(we have sanitized mats and props available for all students to use if you do not wish to travel with yours)
Any crystals or tools you generally incorporate into your practices
If you have a meditation pillow that you love to use, please bring it

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love the outdoors
You want to learn more about yourself and your connection to nature
You like mindful yoga practices and learning the history behind them
You want some time for introspection, for yourself

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
You cannot eat vegetarian food

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

$749 - $1800 all-inclusive please view our registration page for room costs and details
Payment in full is required to secure your space.
Non-refundable, non-transferable.

Taxes applicable – all prices are in Canadian dollars

*Travel to/from Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island is not included

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once booked, this retreat is non-refundable. In the event of a government ordered closure, your booking will be moved to another date or you will be issued a credit valid for 12 months that you can use towards our Nectar Experience Package. No refunds will be given.

ABOUT THE HOST

Bryony Wright is the founder of Slow Burn Wellness – a platform that shares practices to prevent and heal from burnout. She is a certified Integrative Wellness Coach and Yoga Teacher with additional training in Soulful Yin Yoga.

After experiencing a decade of burnout, Bryony made a conscious decision to slow down and change the trajectory of her life. Years of study and integration led to her own healing and a newfound sense of wellbeing that has had a profound impact on every aspect of her life. Through the practice of yoga, integrative wellness coaching, and community connection, she now guides people working towards balance and wellness in their own lives, hoping to create a ripple effect of well beings in her community. 

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Join us for this unique offering led by Tina Pashumati James. We will explore personal cleansing via the elemental energies of the natural world around us, specifically the wisdom of the trees and forested land we will be residing on. This offering will hold space for all to connect deeper to Mother Earth and the ever-changing stories and lessons she whispers to those who listen. Participate in a very special opening welcome circle with Barrie Dan and Clara John, two beloved Lil'wat Elders. Who have been Tina’s elders for the past 16 years and are god parents to her son.

This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 2-night accommodation of your choice*
  *(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one if not booking the entire cottage privately)

• Non-accommodation spaces available for Bowen Island locals - limited spaces available

• All vegetarian meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts) that nourish the mind, body and spirit

• Welcome circle with Barrie Dan and Clara John, two beloved Lil'wat Elders

• Opening meditation and yoga class

• Daily meditation, asana yoga and chanting practices

• Guided forest bathing sessions and journaling prompts

• Free time for rest and reflection

• Option to join the drumming and storytelling workshops led by Barrie Dan and Clara John, Lil'wat Elders, and Tina Pashumati James, who has been a loyal part of Barrie and Clara’s chosen family for the past 16 years. Join HERE.
  *Minimum donation of $35 - All proceeds go to the Lillooet Nation communities

• Closing connection circle

DELUXE COTTAGES | Amethyst, Jade and Quartz

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book and a warm mug of tea. Wake up and take a luxurious morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, year-round outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s natural centrepiece, our magnificent maple and alder grove trees.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Reading nook with picture window

• Writing desk

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 

• Clean, non-smoking facility 

A-FRAMES | Opal, Jasper and Sunstone

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with detached shared bath
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and luscious linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.

• Private Accommodation, sleeps 1 guest

• 1 double bed

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Access to 2 shared, detached bathrooms with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge

• Clean, non-smoking facility

ONYX LODGE ROOMS | Amber + Turquoise

AMBER + TURQUOISE ROOMS

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with shared, detached bath

These cozy rooms are the perfect space for solo travelers. The window opens to a view of our property and the comfy bed offers a space for restful sleep.
*Please note that these rooms are located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, so some sound from the kitchen and Onyx Lodge gathering space is to be expected during waking hours.

• Double bed

• Detached, shared bathroom with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV

• In-room Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE MOONSTONE COTTAGE

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

This cottage offers similar amenities as our deluxe cottages with added seclusion. Wake up to sunbeams illuminating the room through the windows before sipping tea on your porch nestled on the edge of our Alder grove. After a day of exploring the Island, a rustic outdoor shower awaits you, stocked with sweet-smelling, natural products to lather on.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option, otherwise we offer the option to book it Privately

• Private deck

• Reading chairs

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom (toilet and sink, shower outside)

• Outdoor shower (located on the deck)

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE PRACTICE SPACE - THE GEODESIC DOME

Our geodesic dome is the sacred hub of Nectar. To preserve and respect this energy, we ask that the space is used mindfully.

Usage of the dome includes all props (blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps). We encourage guests to bring their own mats. If props are used, it is asked that they are put away mindfully.

During the cooler months we heat the dome with a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for adding the element of fire in the cooler months.

Guests are advised to dress in layers to maintain their preferred body temperatures.

THE ONYX LODGE | LOUNGE + DINING ROOM

Your arrival at Nectar Yoga is down a long forested driveway, across a bridge over a babbling stream, and at the end will emerge our Onyx Lodge, Nectar Yoga's communal gathering space.

Outside the Onyx Lodge is a parking area and a central check-in boutique, Nectar Goods, that welcomes our arriving guests. The front entry has an enclosed boot room with adjoining bathroom. After removing your outdoor gear, you will enter into the central space. With soaring 25' ceilings overlooking the alder forest, casual sofas and lounge chairs, a long family dining table, double doors that open to a covered outdoor space with a secondary seasonal dining area and relaxing outdoor sofas.

WHAT TO BRING
A smile or two
Your favourite snacks
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing
(white clothing encouraged for closing ceremony)
A yoga mat
(we have sanitized mats and props available for all students to use if you do not wish to travel with yours)
Any crystals or tools you generally incorporate into your practices
If you have a meditation pillow that you love to use, please bring it

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love the outdoors
You want to learn more about yourself and your connect to nature
You like slow, mindful yoga practices and learning the history behind them
You want some time for introspection, for yourself

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
You cannot eat vegetarian food

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

$749 - $1800 all-inclusive please view our registration page for room costs and details
Payment in full is required to secure your space.
Non-refundable, non-transferable.

Taxes applicable – all prices are in Canadian dollars

*Travel to/from Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island is not included

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once booked, this retreat is non-refundable. No refunds will be given.

ABOUT THE HOST

A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina believes in living life to the fullest while advocating for the flora and fauna of the earth.

Tina owned Loka Yoga serving and building a community for 20 years with her yoga teachings steeped in Bhakti and indigenous ceremony both in England and Canada. She has facilitated and led various workshops and teacher training programs, including a 200-hour YTT at Nectar Yoga during winter 2022.

“Environmentalism and animal activism are why "I became a yoga teacher" to honour the earth with my First Nations elders very much about respect for nature and the sacred ceremonies, and to use it as a platform to share the torture and murder of sentient beings worldwide.”

Tina is an authorized Senior Ashtanga yoga teacher by Manju Jois at the European Academy of Ashtanga yoga.

"lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu"

May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

*THIS EVENT ONLY HAS NON-ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS REMAINING

RETREAT OVERVIEW

Join us for this unique offering led by Tina Pashumati James. This retreat will harness the wisdom of the four sacred directions and explore personal cleansing via the energies of the water element, and the natural world around us, specifically the ocean, our deepest healer.

This retreat will take place at Nectar Yoga, a beautiful sanctuary 20 mins off the coast of Vancouver on the ancestral and unceded territory of Nexwlélexwm (Bowen Island, BC). To read more about Nectar Yoga, click here.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• 2-night accommodation of your choice*
  *(if you choose a shared accommodation, we suggest booking with a loved one)

• All  vegetarian meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch, 2 breakfasts)  that nourish mind, body and spirit

• Welcome circle

• Opening meditation and mandala class

• Daily meditation, asana yoga and chanting practices

• Free time for rest and reflection

• Closing connection circle

DELUXE COTTAGES | Amethyst, Jade and Quartz

Option for Private or Shared Accommodation | Sleeps 2 in Twin Beds or 1 in King Bed with attached bath

Scandinavian-inspired deluxe cottages were designed with simplistic coziness in mind. Comfy beds, soft linens, fluffy pillows and a reading window seat offer perfect places to snuggle up to a loved one, or with a good book and a warm mug of tea. Wake up and take a luxurious morning shower in the gorgeous bathroom, or take it outside in the steamy, year-round outdoor shower adjoining the bathroom. A covered porch lined with warm cedar perches you with a perfect view of the property’s centrepiece, our magnificent maple and alder grove trees.

• Choice of 2 XL twin beds or 1 King bed *close together, so we recommend booking with a loved one if you choose the Shared option

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Reading nook with picture window

• Writing desk

• Mini fridge, kettle, mugs, assorted teas

• Ensuite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV and in-room Wi-Fi 

• Clean, non-smoking facility 

A-FRAMES | Opal, Jasper and Sunstone

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with detached shared bath
Warm, pine-clad angled walls welcome you at our modernized 60s-throwback A-frames. The comfy beds and luscious linens await your dreams, while the picture window and its lush foliage views await your daydreams. Use the space for creative pursuits, or as a basecamp for a walk in the forest. Rainy day? Sit outside on your covered porch and enjoy the fresh, pine-scented ocean air and the sound of raindrops caressing the old-growth trees.

• Private Accommodation, sleeps 1 guest

• 1 double bed

• Covered front deck with year-round seating

• Access to 2 shared, detached bathrooms with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Wi-Fi available in the Onyx Lodge

• Clean, non-smoking facility

ONYX LODGE ROOMS | Amber + Turquoise

AMBER + TURQUOISE ROOMS

Private Accommodation | Sleeps 1 in a Double Bed with shared, detached bath

These cozy rooms are the perfect space for solo travelers. The window opens to a view of our property and the comfy bed offers a space for restful sleep.
*Please note that these rooms are located upstairs in the Onyx Lodge, so some sound from the kitchen and Onyx Lodge gathering space is to be expected during waking hours.

• Double bed

• Detached, shared bathroom with shower

• Natural, locally-made toiletries 

• Smart TV

• In-room Wi-Fi

• Clean, non-smoking facility

THE PRACTICE SPACE - THE GEODESIC DOME

Our geodesic dome is the sacred hub of Nectar. To preserve and respect this energy, we ask that the space is used mindfully.

Usage of the dome includes all props (blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps). We encourage guests to bring their own mats. If props are used, it is asked that they are put away mindfully.

During the cooler months we heat the dome with a wood burning fireplace. Perfect for adding the element of fire in the cooler months.

Guests are advised to dress in layers to maintain their preferred body temperatures.

THE ONYX LODGE | LOUNGE + DINING ROOM

Your arrival at Nectar Yoga is down a long forested driveway, across a bridge over a babbling stream, and at the end will emerge our Onyx Lodge, Nectar Yoga's communal gathering space.

Outside the Onyx Lodge is a parking area and a central check-in boutique, Nectar Goods, that welcomes our arriving guests. The front entry has an enclosed boot room with adjoining bathroom. After removing your outdoor gear, you will enter into the central space. With soaring 25' ceilings overlooking the alder forest, casual sofas and lounge chairs, a long family dining table, double doors that open to a covered outdoor space with a secondary seasonal dining area and relaxing outdoor sofas.

WHAT TO BRING
A smile or two
Your favorite snacks
Layered clothing for the season
Journal and pen
Water bottle
Travel mug
Waterproof footwear
Comfortable clothing (white clothing encouraged for closing ceremony)
A Yoga Mat
Any crystals or tools you generally incorporate into your practices
If you have a meditation pillow that you love to use, please bring it

THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF…
You love the outdoors
You want to learn more about yourself
You like slow, mindful yoga practice
You want some time for introspection, for yourself

THIS RETREAT IS NOT FOR YOU IF…
You have a serious health condition
You cannot sit (in any position) for 30 mins straight
You cannot eat vegetarian food

INVESTMENT & REGISTRATION

$749 - $1600 all-inclusive (please view our registration page for room costs and details
Payment in full is required to secure your space.
Non-refundable, non-transferable.

Taxes applicable – all prices are in Canadian dollars

*Travel to/from Nectar Yoga on Bowen Island is not included

PAYMENT TERMS & CONDITIONS

Once booked, this retreat is non-refundable. In the event of a government ordered closure, your booking will be moved to another date or you will be issued a credit valid for 12 months that you can use towards our Nectar Experience Package. No refunds will be given.

ABOUT THE HOST

A former mountaineer, marathoner, and competitive equestrian rider, Tina believes in living life to the fullest while advocating for the flora and fauna of the earth.

Tina owned Loka Yoga serving and building a community for 20 years with her yoga teachings steeped in Bhakti and indigenous ceremony both in England and Canada. She has facilitated and led various workshops and teacher training programs, including a 200-hour YTT at Nectar Yoga during winter 2022.

“Environmentalism and animal activism are why "I became a yoga teacher" to honour the earth with my First Nations elders very much about respect for nature and the sacred ceremonies, and to use it as a platform to share the torture and murder of sentient beings worldwide.”

Tina is an authorized Senior Ashtanga yoga teacher by Manju Jois at the European Academy of Ashtanga yoga.

"lokah samastah sukhino bhavantu"

May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.