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Mindful Running: Trail Running, Meditation and Yoga Retreat
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Overview and What's Included
Friday, 4:00 PM, September 16 - Sunday, 2:00 PM September 18, 2011
Soquel, CA
Launch your running with a unique retreat experience in the ultimate peaceful setting.
To be fully present and laser focused while running is not only challenging and highly rewarding , but can support you in generating consistent, satisfying performances and training sessions. At this Trail Running, Meditation and Yoga Retreat we'll combine mindful and guided meditation practices and yoga, and bring those practices to into our running, on some of the most pristine trails in Northern California. This retreat is designed to send your running (and your mind!) to the next level.
Though this retreat will take place at a Buddhist retreat center, this is NOT a Buddhist retreat. The location was chosen for its relaxing meditation and yoga spaces and remote running trails on a stunning property nestled in the coastal redwoods of Northern California—the perfect venue to create exciting breakthroughs in your running state-of-mind. Whether you are coming from out of town, or, you are local and wish to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of the retreat weekend, various room packages are available.
Your Retreat will be taught by some of the most experienced professionals in their fields but you are not required to have any experience with trail specific running, meditation or yoga. All runners are welcome!
Mindful Running: Trail Running, Meditation and Yoga Retreat Package, includes:
- 6 delicious vegetarian meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch
- Multiple Yoga classes designed specifically for runners and taught by an expert Iyengar instructor
- Multiple Meditation sessions per day; sitting, walking, running
- Multiple Trail runs in one of the most tranquil old growth redwood forests in California
- Trail-running technique and mindful running, practiced and discussed on and off the trails
- A bit of free time to relax, get a massage, take a nap or hike in the surrounding beauty
- An opportunity to create your Mindful Running Future
You are not required to have any experience with trail running, meditation or yoga. All runners are welcome!
If you prefer to register by mail, print and fill out this REGISTRATION FORM to send in via snail mail.
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy
- Full payment is required at time of booking.
- Cancellation: A full refund can be given if cancellation is made before July 15, 2011. A 50% refund can be given if cancellation is received between July 16 and August 15, 2011. There are no refunds available after August 15, 2011.
Retreat Center Info
Retreat Location: Land of Medicine Buddha (LMB) , Soquel, CA
This retreat center was chosen for its relaxing and profoundly peaceful meditation and yoga space, remote trails and stunning property nestled in the coastal redwoods of Northern California. At LMB this unique retreat offers you an opportunity to step out of your busy life and experience a refreshing, and invigorating trail retreat for a great value. Situated in 108 acres amongst the redwoods in Soquel, California, and adjoining 10,000 acres of state forest, LMB is only a five minute drive from Highway One and downtown Soquel and just fifteen minutes from downtown Santa Cruz. This physical location provides a perfect space for guests to relax, and recover from the strains of life. LMB guest rooms are simple, clean, affordable and all include a private bathroom.
The Food: LMB offers 100% vegetarian cuisine prepared fresh daily by our team of dedicated chefs. In addition, they are committed to right livelihood and sustainability. They care about the environment and your health that is why they now serve:
- Organic low fat and whole milk, as well as organic soy milk
- Dairy products have NO Bhst (Bovine Growth Hormone) in them.
- Eggs are Cage Free and have no antibiotics or growth hormones
- The cereal has no preservatives and they feature mostly organic cereals
- Most spices are not irradiated
- Grains and beans are all organic
- They strive to provide seasonally available, organic produce as much as possible
- All food is cooked with olive oil, safflower oil and non GMO canola oil
Your Instructors
Terri Schneider is a motivational speaker, author, coach and sport psychology consultant. As an adventure racer, triathlete, ultrarunner and mountaineer Terri has raced and adventured in over 65 countries and has established herself as one of the most experienced multi-sport endurance athletes and coaches in the world. As a world-class professional triathlete for 10 years and elite international adventure racer since 1995, Terri has been featured on the Discovery Channel, USA Network, high profile talk shows, news segments, and popular outdoor publications highlighting her personal experiences in triathlon, ultrarunning and arguably the most grueling sport on the planet; adventure racing.
Terri has competed internationally in 7 Eco-Challenge® Expedition Competitions, the Mild Seven Outdoor Quest in China, the ESPN X-Games Adventure Race, the Raid Gauloises in Tibet and Nepal, many 50 and 100 mile endurance runs and 7-day running stage races in the Sahara and Gobi Deserts and in Costa Rica. She's completed 22 Ironman Triathlons, finishing in the top 5 three times in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon World Championships.
Terri earned her Masters degree in Sports Psychology with an emphasis on team dynamics and risk taking and her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology. She speaks and writes on topics such as teamwork, motivation, sports psychology, and risk taking. She is author of Triathlon Revolution: Training, Technique and Inspiration, co-author of Triathlete's Guide to Mental Training and has contributed to two additional books. As an endurance coach for 20 years, she is an expert at helping individuals and teams create their own authentic vision and potential.
Paula Saraga is a Kinesiology & Yoga Instructor at Cabrillo College. She has been studying various types of yoga for most of her adult life and is strongly influenced by BKS Iyengar's style of yoga which focuses on alignment. Paula has been teaching this format in colleges, corporations, health clubs, dance schools and privately to individuals for almost 15 years. Paula had the good fortune of studying with the Iyengar's in Pune, India in 1999 for a month at their Institute. This past year she was selected for 2nd place "Best Yoga Teacher" by the Santa Cruz Weekly. She also placed 3rd as "Best Massage Therapist".
Along with teaching yoga, Paula is a certified massage practitioner as well as a Certified Personal Trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) working in various locations on both sides of the hill including Caress Day Spa, Dancenter and CORE Fitness and Rehab. Paula also has a masters degree in Body-oriented Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco.
Cost
Trail Running, Meditation and Yoga Retreat Cost:
If you are coming from out of town, or, you are local and wish to fully immerse yourself in the tranquility of the retreat, weekend room packages are available. All lodge rooms come equipped with a private bathroom. All linens are provided. Land of Medicine Buddha is a "Green Certified" Business.
More information on lodging options.
NOTE: If you do not wish to register on active.com please contact Terri directly at terri@terrischneider.net with your Package preference. She will send you a registration form to fill out and you can then pay either by credit card or check.
Commuter Retreat Package: (six meals and snacks included) — $328
Single Room Retreat Package: (2 single beds or 1 queen bed per room plus, 6 meals and snacks included) — $556
Double Room Retreat Package: (2 single beds or 1 queen bed per room, plus, 6 meals and snacks included) — $466/each person
Shared Room Retreat Package: (3 to 5 beds per room, plus, 6 meals and snacks included) — $428/each person
Shared Yurt Retreat Package: (2 beds per Yurt, shared separate bathroom, plus, 6 meals and snacks included)* — $456/each person
Shared Tent Platform Retreat Package: (1 platform for 2 people, shared separate bathroom, plus, 6 meals and snacks included)* — $416/each person
*Shared Yurt and Shared Tent Platforms use a shared bathroom space.
If you prefer to register by mail, print and fill out this REGISTRATION FORM to send in via snail mail.
Booking Terms & Cancellation Policy
- Full payment is required at time of booking.
- Cancellation: A full refund can be given if cancellation is made before July 15, 2011. A 50% refund can be given if cancellation is received between July 16 and August 15, 2011. There are no refunds available after August 15, 2011.