Retreats

“Then that’s what the Northern Lights are. All the lives that we’re not living.” -Adi Alsaid
Yoga is alchemy. We move in ways to shine light on our shadows, to witness how it dances across our darkness. With each breath we remember our intention lights our way, but first we must inhale, then move. This retreat is a big one. This is the kind of retreat that scares me because it asks a lot of you. But behind that fear is the excitement of seeing the world’s own alchemical process, to witness light dance across Earth’s shadow, to remember this world welcomes us all. We only need to inhale, then move.

I hope you join us for a week in the Arctic Circle at a beautiful boutique hotel and resort in the heart of Lapland. Live in a land drenched in white and covered in light and shadow, enjoying several once in a lifetime excursions and sights. Begin your day with yoga and breakfast or stay cozy and sleep in. You may run with the huskies, feed the reindeer, chase the lights, and fish the ice. Take a day trip to Rovaniemi, Christmas Town, or ski the alpines and slopes. Spend the afternoon in a traditional Finnish sauna or visit the resort’s wine cellar for a private tasting. Evenings offer an optional yoga class, drinks at the bar, and fine dining. January is a wonderful time to visit, with more daylight and fewer crowds than in December, and less cloud cover means more chances to see the lights. So grab your favorite people, pack your warmest layers, practice your heating pranayama, and let’s go live the life we’re not living.