Summer Reset Yoga Retreat

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Up to 20 in group
Date
July 29 - 31, 2024

About this Retreat

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Summer Reset
Join Erin Evans and Colemen Rodrigues for a weekend intensive of yoga, self reflection, and play.
This retreat is designed to have you unplug from your responsibilities to tap into your
sense of wonder and possibility.
The lakefront property of Sentinel lodge lends itself to relaxation, introspection, and connection to nature. Each day will begin with meditation, breath work, and a flowing yoga class. Afternoons will be free to swim, soak in the outdoor hot tub, and relax in a hammock with your favourite book. Evenings will consist of a yin practice with fire side philosophy chats, cacao ceremony, painting, and group lake swims.
If you are looking to recharge, steep in your yoga practice, and remind yourself of the magic of life, this weekend is for you.

DAY ONE (July 29)
9:30am- 11:30am Disconnect to Reconnect Meditation, Practice, Breathwork, Journaling Colemen and Erin will begin the class with a meditation to set the intention for our time together. A rigorous flowing yoga class will follow designed to keep you on your toes with interesting transitions and sequences. With hip openers to help you arrive more deeply to this haven in
Kaslo and set you up for a great first day. We will close our practice with breathwork and questions for self reflection helping you to get the most out of what you came here for.

12pm lunch

1pm-4pm free time Swim, Hot Tub, Sauna, Hammock, Read, Paddle Board.

4pm workshop Airplane mode: Inversions Workshop
This co-lead workshop will break down the intricacies of floating, hand balances, and different variations on inversion. A strong focus will be placed on core engagement, body alignment, and gazing points in more advanced shapes. Gaining a stronger understanding of entry and exit into our hand balances allows for more confidence in the air.

6pm dinner

8pm fireside chat From Detours to Direction with Erin

Finding and following one's life path is strewn with obstacles. This fireside chat will allow for discussion and dialogue on what we want more of and how to set ourselves up for success in pursuing our art, vocation, and passion. We will discuss energy leaks and how to direct our lives towards our mission rather than following breadcrumbs that lead nowhere.



 

DAY TWO (July 30th)
7am-9 practice Sweat your Prayers Meditation, Practice, Breathwork, Journaling Erin will lead a spicy rocket vinyasa class with many options to incorporate what you learned from the inversions workshop. The standing work will focus on accessing the full power of your legs and core to seamlessly transition with balance and grace. Closing down with a long shavasana to bask in the glory of your work. The journal prompts will help you get even more clear on your life’s path.

9-10 breakfast

10-4pm free time

4pm workshop Bare your heart: Backbend Workshop
Join Colemen and Erin for a workshop designed to give you more freedom and peace in your backbends. We will Intelligently warm up the shoulders, wrists, and hips to prepare the body to move in a way that feels safe for you. Breaking down king binds, camel, bow, full wheel, and drop backs, you will feel more confident in how you approach your front line extensions.

6pm dinner

7:30pm Restore and Reset: Yin followed by lake jump.
Coleman will slow things down in this yin class to integrate what we have learned. This class will allow for gradual and safe opening of the joints, tendons, fascia and ligaments. Holding the postures for an extended period of time will allow you to embody the optimal stretch and relaxation. After our practice we will cleanse our souls with a group lake jump.

DAY THREE (July 31st)
7am practice Take the Pearl Meditation, Practice, Breathwork, Journaling Ending our time together with a hip hop practice lead by Colemen designed to close on a note of possibility. Warming up the shoulders and quads in a strategic way to allow for integrating the backbends from the prior workshop. The journal prompts will get you pondering what you wish to carry forward and what you want to leave behind.

9am breakfast

10am checkout

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Erin Erinevanscoaching@gmail.com or Colemen info@flowstatebanff.com

Getting Here

Location icon The Sentinel

Directions

We are a 50-minute drive north of Nelson, BC, just outside the charming village of Kaslo. We are 9 hours by car from Vancouver, and 8 hours from Calgary. These drives are incredibly beautiful, wending through some of North America's most spectacular mountain terrain. There are flights (approx. 1 hour) from both Vancouver & Calgary to our nearest airport, in Castlegar, which is a scenic 1.5 hours from our door.

Driving from Nelson, follow highway 3A north to Balfour (Kootenay Lake ferry landing), and proceed another 20-25 minutes on Highway 31 north. There is a "Sentinel Retreat" blue road sign on the highway (approx. 60 km from Nelson). Slow down and prepare to take a sharp right turn onto Amundsen Road. The Sentinel is located at bottom of the hill. Please observe signs.

Accommodation

All our King and shared Twin rooms have stunning views of the lake and mountains. Whether you opt for a luxurious private King or a shared Twin, all our rooms are clean and modern. Ensuite bathrooms have heated floors, a rain shower, and amenities for your comfort. Fluffy white towels and crisp linens are found in every room — our goal is to ensure can relax and refresh during your stay with us.

King Room

Accommodation
Our king rooms are elegant, lake and mountain facing boasting ensuite bathrooms with heated tile floors. All rooms were intentionally designed to enhance a reflective and serene stay away from home.

Twin shared room (per person)

Accommodation
Our twin shared rooms are elegant, lake and mountain facing boasting ensuite bathrooms with heated tile floors. All rooms were intentionally designed to enhance a reflective and serene stay away from home.

Queen Room

Accommodation
Room 7 is a cozy queen room on the lower level of the Lodge. It's favoured by guests who love containment, a dark sleeping space, and appreciate the savings offered by using a shared bathroom, steps away. This room does not have a direct lake view, but is adjacent to our beautiful sunroom which offers plenty of sunlight and beautiful views of the lake.

Glamping

Accommodation
Glamping is a glamorous word for shared accommodation in our Sunroom with up to three other people. Each glamper gets a fully made twin bed with a high density foam topper, 2 pillows, sheets and a full set of towels. Glampers share a bathroom and are steps away from the lower lobby tea/coffee station.

Sentinel Camping

Accommodation
Camp on The Sentinel grounds! Bring your own tent and bedding and we will set you up with a lovely place to camp. Shared bathroom facilities. Summer Only. $50/person/night

Venue & Amenities

Venue & Amenities
Venue & Amenities
A/C in Rooms icon A/C in Rooms
Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
Coffee/Tea icon Coffee/Tea
Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
Bicycles For Rent icon Bicycles For Rent
Overlooking spectacular Kootenay Lake, the Lodge, with its massive windows and expansive deck affords breathtaking lake & mountain views. The Maloca, a magnificent round, timbered ceremonial and activity space, seems to float above the lake. A short stroll from the Lodge, the Sentinel's spa deck, with its unique wood-fired sauna and cedar-lined hot tub is a favourite gathering spot for guests, year-'round. 700' of lakefront, with deck, firepit and yoga area is a tranquil spring/summer area.

Meals

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Menu

Menu Types

Guests rave about our food! Sentinel meals are prepared with ingredients sourced whenever possible from our organic, on-property garden. We can accommodate virtually any dietary requirement.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Cedar hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Maloca
  • Lakefront
  • Nature

What's Not Included

  • Bodywork
  • Airfare
  • Travel
  • Gratuity
  • Taxes

Customer Reviews

4.94 out of 5.0 average rating

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Astounding
Another amazing weekend at the Sentinel. The maloca, a temple, the land and water, the staff, and the food...all astounding. I wish I could give it 6 stars.

Will be back. So grateful.

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Incredible Space
The Sentinel has offers unique spaces to relax and dive deep, each of them special in their own way. From the cedar sauna and hot tub/cold plunge, to the Maloca and the authentic Mongolian Ger, the lodge and the grounds themselves. Breakfasts were nourishing, healthy and plentiful, I wish I could have eaten more! The rooms are spacious, very clean and beautifully designed. Everyone that works there is kind and helpful. They understand what hospitality is! Highly recommend the Sentinel to stay - one night is not enough!

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Wow 💖
A truly magical space with a deeply nourishing feeling. The property is beautiful and well-kept. All the bedrooms and common areas were clean and well appointed and had a warm and pleasing aesthetic.
Very much looking forward to our next stay.

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Wonderful place to relax!
This is the second time I have visited the Sentinel. I went in the fall and the spring but I would be curious to know what it's like staying there in the summer.

The chefs make great food and you cannot miss out on that.

The hospitality is great as well and hopefully they finish their new building soon.

For those that want to do a quick hike, Fletcher Falls is nearby.

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Everything was perfect
My stay was wonderfully peaceful, with beautiful surroundings of forest and lake. The food was exceptional and nourishing , as well as the staff. A great retreat to recharge and ground yourself. Thank you for providing exactly what I needed ♥️