"Rejuvenate"
Yoga Yard's Spring Renewal
Retreat, April 9 - 14, 2009
A six-day yoga retreat
based on the Chinese Five Elements of Nature. Hikes, experiences in nature,
meditation, qi gong, yoga twice a day, and a stay in a beautiful Chinese
village in the mountains near the Great Wall will rejuivinate and inspire,
just in time for Spring! This is one of Yoga Yard's favorite annual events
-- space is limited to 18, so sign up early!
"Spring signals
the re-emergence of life's unlimited potential. As the season begins
we are all uplifted by the promise of something new. We can experience
a reawakening of our inherent vitality inspired by nature's
pull. After the relative inertia of winter, the dynamic growth in spring
reminds us of the magic and miracle of life. It is the season of birth
and rebirth. Like flower buds that burst into beautiful, full blossom,
we as humans also are affected by the annual ritual of rejeuvenation
and renewal.
In the Spring of 2009, Yoga Yard will be hosting a retreat in the beautiful
mountains north of Beijing. During this time we will consciously connect
with Nature's rhythms and contemplate how to more
fully engage in the process of rejuvination and renewal. Using Yoga,
meditation, nature study and journal work, we will explore how to bring
forward more of our authentic selves. This Self refers to the deepest
part of who we are, and the retreat environment invites us to enter into
our place of deepest knowing.
We invite you to join us in this special time and place."
– Cameron Tukapua, Program Leader
About Sancha and accomodations
Quotes from past participants...
“Cameron introduced me to a beautiful new world of spirituality, awakening a light in me that I hadn’t felt in many years. Through Cameron’s teachings, wisdom, love and friendship, I have a greater sense of enthusiasm for yoga, spirituality and life.” – Aaron Kuo-Deemer, 2006, 2007, & 2008 retreat participant
“‘When the student is ready, the teacher appears.’ The teacher who appeared for me was Cameron Tukapua, and she has opened doors in my heart and in my mind. I returned feeling really open and connected to everything around me. I will definitely return for the next retreat.” – Joo Teoh, 2007 & 2008 retreat participant
"The retreat was a great experience in every way--great yoga, great hikes, great people. Almost a year later, I'm still learning from Cameron's teaching." --Sean McClung, 2005 retreat participant.
"I see life from a different perspective since the retreat. My experiences and relationships have deepened. I am stronger physically, mentally and spiritually. The retreat recharged my batteries and has given me life-long lessons I give to others on a daily basis." – Marie Shieh, 2007 retreat participant
“I found
the retreat to be a valuable tool for learning about myself, other
people, and explore what lies beneath the surface of all our lives....
Now, long after the retreat has ended, I find myself still reflecting
on what I experienced there. I also found it a wonderful way to make
friends, as I was new to Beijing and 7 months pregnant. I am so grateful
to have had this experience and I can completely recommend it to
anyone needing to pause and reflect and find renewal.“
– Beth Rutherford, 2007 retreat participant
"When I signed up for the retreat I didn't really know what to expect... Little did I know that Cameron's teachings would turn my world up-side-down. Through Cameron I was introduced to spirituality and she helped me discover an enormous strength and potential within myself." -- Yolanda Scholer, 2006 & 2007 retreat participant
About Cameron Tukapua
Cameron Tukapua is an acupuncturist and teacher of traditional Chinese medicine and healing, with 25 years experience working with individuals and groups. She has trained in traditional acupuncture, Indonesian style massage, Zen Shiatsu, esoteric healing and chakra balancing, flower essence therapies and meditation.
From 1999 to 2007 she has been teaching at a Chinese medical college in New Zealand, the Christchurch College of Holistic Healing ,and for the last 10 years has been participating and leading spiritual retreats. This is Cameron's fifth retreat with Yoga Yard.
"I have had the honor and good fortune to have received acupuncture and healing treatment from Cameron Tukapua for almost a decade. Like any authentic healer, her knowledge has a depth and breadth that addresses the complexity of the human condition. Underlying this knowledge is the absolute commitment to being present for her clients, a presence which is in and of itself the basis for deep healing." -- Donna Farhi, author of Bringing Yoga to LIfe: The Everyday Practice of Enlightened Living.
“At this point in my life I am committed to working with people who are seeking to activate more of their true potential. I believe that true healing is about aligning with our original nature by nourishing our individual destiny and actualizing our life purpose. Going into retreat opens us to the sacred space inside and provides access to our deepest inner knowing”.