Root, Relax & Rise

An Earth & Sky Ojai Retreat

with kelly heath

November 3-6, 2022 | Twin Creek Ranch

Carve out the space and time and join Kelly Heath to reconnect with your internal rhythm and inner knowing in a retreat like no other. Step away from the usual concerns, and step into the magical land of Ojai, the perfect place to explore the union of Earth and Sky. We will locate the richness of earth within and without through downtime, getting into our bodies in asana, eating nourishing food, paying attention to what our whole body is whispering, and a spectacular sunrise hike. And, then open to the limitless sky by attuning our attention to the spaces in between, meditation, breathing and restorative practices and widening our aperture/view point. Taking every precaution before, this retreat is for all humans who want to embody yoga as a place between and within the ups and downs and rise and fall of life all around.

Retreat Includes:

  • 3 nights luxury private and shared accommodations 

  • Organic Gourmet, Vegetarian, Meals Daily (breakfast, lunch and dinner) & Snacks

  • Ayurvedic practices including:

    • Grounding practices to reconnect with what is steady and stable within – perfect for resetting this Autumn.

    • Finding internal and external space through practices of pause, breath, meditation, rest and more.

  • 2 Yoga Classes Daily with Kelly including:

    • A more vigorous morning practice, and a more restorative evening practice

    • Daily Guided Meditations & Pranayama (breathing practices) 

    • Yogic Storytelling, Mythology & Mantra 

    • Bhakti/Devotion/Chanting

  • Thai Massage/Fascia release/finding ways out of stuck patterns-a special afternoon immersion

  • Opportunity for a massage onsite

  • Sunrise Hike : Setting our feet down so that we can feel the power of the earth, a weekend highlight will include hiking to the a spectacular local peak at sunrise, where we’ll reach for the limitless space all around.

  • Plenty of downtime to relax, get a massage, or sit by the pool!

In Ayurvedic philosophy (forth from the same roots as yoga) are Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Sky. We will focus primarily on Earth and Sky during this weekend.

In this 3-day retreat, immerse in Earth and Sky philosophy where we will focus on creating steadyness and spaciousness, groundedness and expansiveness to bring balance and wholeness through Ayurveda, asana, meditation, pranayama, philosophy, mudra, mantra, and myth. Located at the beautiful Twin Creek Ranch just a few minutes outside of Santa Barbara in Ojai.

Practice with Kelly twice a day: morning and afternoon. Nourish your body with catered, balancing, vegetarian, comfort meals and snacks. A weekend highlight is sure to be a sunrise hike. Followed closely by a guided Thai massage group practice. In between, relax with a book by the pool, schedule a massage, go for a hike on one of the nearby trails, soak in the hottub, or relax and restore with a nap.

Sample Itinerary:

Thursday

  • 2-4 pm Arrival, Refreshments

  • Welcome, introductions, Restorative/Soma practice, kirtan & intention setting

  • Dinner

Friday

  • Fire/Agni Practice

  • Breakfast

  • Earth Practices

  • Lunch

  • You choose: afternoon hike, pool time, massage, nap

  • Soma practice, kirtan

  • Dinner

Saturday

  • Sunrise Hike

  • Breakfast

  • Sky practices

  • Lunch

  • Pool time, massage

  • Soma practice, kirtan

  • Dinner

Sunday

  • Agni practice

  • Breakfast

  • Closing circle

  • Departure 10-11am

COVID-19 vaccines are required to attend. Additionally, we will require everyone attending to show a negative PCR test 24 hours before the retreat begins — make arrangements to be absolutely sure that you’ll receive your results by the beginning of the retreat. This plan may be revised as we approach the retreat, depending on current COVID-19 numbers and trends.


Accommodations:

Retreat ranges from $1498-$2198.

Shared and private accommodations.

Reserve My Spot

Registration is done in 2 steps.

1) Click Register to Reserve Your Spot with an $808 non-refundable deposit.

2) Connect directly with Kelly about which accommodation type is best for you. Contact Kelly at 970-445-7825 or kelly@mountainlotus.com.