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4 Day Forest Bathing and Yin Yoga Holiday in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
(No availability) 4 Day Forest Bathing and Yin Yoga Holiday in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
Seven Springs Retreat Center, 125 Sweet Hollow Way, Maryville, Tennessee 37803, USA
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Meditation and Yoga Holiday USA
Surrender to deep stretches during Yin yoga sessions and learn walking meditation techniques that will bring more clarity into your life. Join Cour Yoga on this Tennessee yoga and meditation retreat to give your mind, body, and soul some tender loving care. This retreat is perfect for all levels. The menu will be wholesome and hearty vegan meals cooked in according to Ayurvedic principals!
Meet the instructors
Courtney & Beverly
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Highlights
- Daily Yin yoga practice
- Daily walking meditation sessions (Shinrin-Yoku)
- Transport to and from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
- Free time to hike the grounds
- All meals, tea, and coffee
- 3 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
4 days with instruction
Group size: 5-10 participants
Airport transfer included:
McGhee Tyson Airport
Accommodation
You will be accommodated at Seven Springs Retreat Center on a shared or private occupancy basis. BYO campers must bring their own tent and bedding.
BYO camping
Bring your own tent and bedding for the most affordable retreat option!
Shared yurt
Share a yurt with fellow retreat attendees. Twin beds complete with bedding will be set up for your stay!
Private canvas tent
Stay in a canvas tent complete with beds and bedding for the most affordable private glamping option!
Private yurt
Have a yurt all to yourself in one of Seven Springs permanent Yurts. Bed(s) and bedding included.
Program
Though you will try to stick to this agenda, you will not be on a forced timeline (except for flights, arrivals, and departures!).
Day 1
- 15:00 If you're coming by plane: Pick up at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - flight must arrive before 2:30 p.m.
- 16:00 Arrive at Seven Springs Retreat Center
- 16:00 If you're coming by car: Arrive at Seven Springs Retreat Center (there will be plenty of parking available)
- 17:30 Welcome circle
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30 Opening fire ceremony
- 21:00 Meditation (Yoga Nidra)
Day 2
- 08:00 Forest bathing (mindful, meditative hike)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Yin workshop part 1
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Free time to hike the grounds
- 15:30 Yin flow
- 17:00 Free time before dinner
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30 Bonfire
Day 3
- 08:00 Forest bathing (mindful, meditative hike)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Yin workshop part 2
- 13:00 Lunch
- 14:00 Free time to hike the grounds
- 15:30 Yin flow
- 17:00 Free time before dinner
- 19:00 Dinner
- 20:30 Closing fire ceremony
Day 4
- 08:00 Forest bathing (mindful, meditative hike)
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Closing circle
- 11:00 Leave for airport
Instructors
Courtney Connell
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Courtney Connell is a certified 500-hour instructor who focuses on workshops, private lessons, and yoga retreats. Her style blends Eastern practices with Western science to create informative, confidence building, yoga-based experiences. Working with everyone from beginners to intermediate yogis, her background lends itself to a dynamic yogic style, appropriate for a wide array of skill levels and body types. Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, yoga Nidra, and various forms of meditation and pranayama are within the scope of Courtney's asana expertise.
Beverly Kennedy
Beverly Kennedy is a sound healer, Reiki master, and bodywork practitioner grounded in the roots of her ancestral traditions and committed to a path of service. She is formally trained in massage, Reiki (Usui and Karuna master), sound therapy, pranic healing, hot stone, lymphatic drainage, reflexology, cupping, and various other healing techniques. She will be providing sound healing during meditation and yoga practices as well as add-on services which can be booked directly with her prior to the retreat.
Location
The Seven Springs Retreat Center is 126 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Having been passed down through multiple generations, this land has been mindfully and lovingly groomed to be a place of refuge and restoration.
Food
During this retreat, you will be served daily vegan meals.
Sample menu
Breakfast
- Oatmeal
- Fresh fruit
- Baked apples
- Various toppings (hemp seeds, chia seeds, and more)
Lunch
- Vegan sweet potato nachos
- Black beans
- Side salad
Dinner
- Kitchari (Indian style lentils)
- Dosa (Indian style bread)
- Rice
- Various toppings
- Side salad
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegan
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Massage and energy healing can be set up for an additional fee.
What's included
- 3 nights accommodation
- All meals
- Daily yoga practice
- Hiking (on grounds 126 acres)
- All activities listed on the agenda
- Yoga mats and props
- Hot showers / bathroom facilities
- Tea and coffee
- Transport to and from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - airport and drop off times on agenda
What's not included
- Flights
- Trip insurance and liability associated with traveling and participation related to the retreat
- Other transportation to the retreat apart from airport pick up and drop off from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
- Optional bodywork
How to get there
Recommended Airports
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport
15 km
Transfer included
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Cour Yoga will pick you up from the airport. Parking is available for those arriving by car. Details directions will be provided a few weeks before the trip in the retreat-prep email.
Airport: McGhee Tyson Airport
Airport transfer included: McGhee Tyson Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.
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