Name: 3 Tage The Art of Living Yoga und Meditation Glücklichsein Retreat in Boone, North Carolina
Brand: Art of Living Retreat Center
Price: 595 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 10.0 (6 reviews)

Unterkunft

Zeit zum Einchecken:

15:00

Zeit zum Auschecken:

13:00

Ausstattung

Fitness Studio
Spa
Essbereich
Garten

Accommodations include your room, deliciously nourishing meals, and full access to all of the gorgeous grounds and facilities, including the fitness room and hiking trails. You may also choose from the available R and R activities and programs, featuring a daily variety of meditation, yoga, healing arts, ancient wisdom, and creative arts workshops.

Hotel rooms

Located on a mountain ridge, these rooms offer beautiful vistas of either the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains or the quiet magic of the forest.

King bed or two full beds
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary tea / coffee and fresh fruit

Retreat rooms

Comfortable and simply furnished, these rooms are a great option for those who desire peace and clarity, accompanied by the music of the forest.

Twin beds
Private bathroom
Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary tea / coffee and fresh fruit

About the retreat center

Watch the sunrise over endless mountaintops, rejuvenate with an Ayurvedic treatment at The Spa, or feel the quiet of a walk in the forest. The Art of Living Retreat Center supports both community groups and solo travelers. This is a place to make all your own, and the staff is here to help you do just that.

Main meditation center

The main meditation center stands on the mountaintop near the dining hall and other residential facilities. Following ancient architectural principles, the hall is designed to lift the spirit and focus the mind. The main meditation hall holds up to 3,700 people.

Additional halls

Within the meditation center, they also house seven other halls which can support retreat groups, weddings, anniversaries, family reunions, corporate retreats, church groups, and student retreats ranging from 15 to 200 people.

Dining hall

The main dining hall measures 41,000 square feet and is built to offer incredible views of the mountains and sunrise.

Residential buildings

Seventeen comfortable, heated residential apartments and hotel rooms house retreat participants and staff, many featuring stunning views of the beautiful, natural setting.

Programm

Retreat goals

Boost energy
Calm and clear mind
Get happy

Create lasting happiness

During the signature "Happiness Retreat," you will find out how to access the present moment and tap into your inner power and freedom, not just as a concept, but as a direct experience. This is the source of abiding happiness.

Learn to manage and reduce stress
Greater sense of happiness and enthusiasm
Experience relief from symptoms of depression, anxiety, and Seasonal Affective Disorder
Sleep better, longer
Less social anxiety
More ease in interpersonal relations

Who is this program for?

The "Happiness Retreat" has something for everyone, whether you’ve never meditated before or have a life-long practice. The expert guides teach you practical techniques that can benefit all areas of your life. The centerpiece of the Art of Living Happiness Retreat is the Sudarshan Kriya, a powerful breathing technique that uses precise natural rhythms to get you unstuck.

You’ll master valuable tools and practices that bring more resiliency, better communication, and more ease into your life, as well as receive the support you need to continue your journey, access to the meditation app, monthly reconnection live-streams, and membership to the exclusive Facebook group.

Research

The foundation of their Happiness program is a unique breathing meditation technique - Sudarshan Kriya Yoga, or SKY. The evidence-based benefits of SKY cannot be overstated - detoxifying the body, de-stressing, reducing depression and anxiety, improving sleep, bolstering immunity, just to name a few.

During the program, you’ll learn this life-transforming breathwork technique backed by over 100+ independent studies that you can practice anytime you need it.

Independent research has shown Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), the key technique of the program, significantly:

Reduces levels of stress
Supports the immune system
Relieves anxiety and depression
Increased levels of antioxidant enzymes which protect you from many diseases and rapid aging [6, 23, 27]
Improves amount and quality of deep sleep

Recently, a group of Yale researchers published a study evaluating classroom wellness training programs incorporating breathing and emotional intelligence strategies. In the study, published on July 15, 2020, Frontiers of Psychiatry, the Art of Living’s SKY Campus Happiness most beneficial, reporting improvements in six areas of well-being: depression, stress, mental health, mindfulness, positive affect, and social connectedness.

Features

Relieve anxiety, depression, and stress

Proven techniques to significantly increase well-being mentally and physically, including Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), a powerful breath-based meditation. Numerous scientific studies have shown that SKY provides a comprehensive range of significant benefits.

Not only does it help with relaxation, but SKY practice also settles the mind directly to the deepest state of pure awareness. You’ll experience immediate, positive shifts in your energy, clarity, and state of mind.

Resilience and emotional regulation

Practical ancient wisdom for dealing with conflict and triumphing over life's hurdles. The mind is often focused on the past or future with unproductive, repetitive thoughts, worries, and regrets that make you less aware, less authentic, and less connected with others.

With mindfulness practice, you’ll gain greater awareness allowing you to consciously reframe negative thinking to more positive perspectives; learning to let go and live with more joy in life.

Increased energy and mental focus

Yoga and meditation to open the heart, strengthen the body, clear the mind, and lift the spirit. Practicing the physical postures of yoga can improve strength, flexibility, and circulation, while meditation keeps the mind sharp, relieves stress, and may even strengthen your immune system. Essentially, every body part is revitalized and nurtured providing you with more energy and mental clarity.

Improved sleep quality

Mindful meditations, yoga, and breathing practices to help you rest, relax, and get a good night’s sleep. Some of the most beneficial aspects of yoga are the minute changes that come about as you stretch into a pose and come back to your body at the end of a busy day.

As a matter of fact, a national survey by Harvard Medical School showed that over 55% of the people who did yoga found it helped them get better sleep. Meditation allows you to let go of your day and rest your mind, easing into restfulness.

Better connections

Tools and practices to help you connect more deeply and easily with others, so you can enjoy happier relationships with old friends and new ones. When you’re less stressed and happier, you more easily notice and appreciate the good in life and in others.

When you slow down and tune into your bodies and minds, you become more self-aware. This kind of understanding of yourself helps you step back and evaluate your reactions and their impacts. You’ll also benefit from the teachings of love, gratitude, and kindness that remind you to appreciate more deeply and live mindfully.

Support immune system

Self-care and breathing practices are proven to positively affect immune function. Ayurveda has been naturally supporting immune health for thousands of years, treating the body and mind with balanced nutrition, exercise, yoga, meditation, herbal and mineral support, and the creation of balance at mental, emotional, and spiritual levels.

The breathing practices introduced in the Happiness program have been found helpful for a wide variety of diseases and disorders by reducing stress and anxiety, chronic pain, blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and much, much more.

Schedule

Day 1

07:30 - 09:30 Session 1: "The Secret of the Breath"

Day 2

07:30 - 08:30 Session 2: Morning yoga
10:00 - 12:30 Session 3: "The Rhythms of Life"
17:15 - 18:30 Session 4: Deepening your experience

Day 3

07:30 - 08:30 Session 5: Morning yoga
10:00 - 13:00 Session 6: New start: Home practice

Lehrer

Art of Living Faculty

The Art of Living faculty is composed of teachers from all over the world who integrate their passion for teaching with a dedication to the service of others. Inspired by their own personal experiences of transformation and joy, teachers blend ancient, timeless wisdom with contemporary approaches to well-being to bring you a heart-based approach rooted in the authentic, effective techniques of Ayurveda, meditation, and breathwork, the very best of health and wellness.

Lage

Discover deep rest and rejuvenation in a pristine natural setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina. Set amidst 380 acres of pristine forest high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a tranquil sanctuary.

Distances

Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI) in Johnson City, TN, 80 miles
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC, 100 miles
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) in Greensboro, NC, 110 miles
Charlotte, NC - 2 hours
Raleigh-Durham, NC - 3 hours
Atlanta, GA - 5 hours
Nashville, TN - 6 hours
Washington, DC - 6.5 hours

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Verpflegung

Nourishing body, mind, and spirit

Drawing on influences from the local harvest in Boone to Bombay and even the Caribbean, you’ll enjoy deeply satisfying vegetarian meals. Ayurvedic principles tell you to eat nature, real food grown by the sun, soil, wind, and water that is full of nature’s prana or life force. The chefs at the Art of Living Retreat Center know this and they know that food prepared with love of the planet and of the person being fed is the best food. ⁠

Main dining hall

The views from the dining hall and deck, combined with the food they serve, are feasts for both the eyes and the belly. Some of the most raved-about guest experiences take place right here.

Sample menus

Just a little preview to get your taste buds going.

Warm up: Northern rosemary white bean soup, semolina cakes with apple mint chutney, and mango sauce brazed cabbage, hummus and Tabbouleh with pita chips
Fall in love: Pumpkin soup, Waldorf salad, braised parsnips, bean and lentil cakes with fresh fennel and cranberry compote, greens from the garden
The savory sage: Sweet potato and sage soup, sun-dried tomatoes, kale and orzo salad, roasted roots salad with apple, mung bean, and rice pilaf house salad
Cool as a cucumber: Chilled cucumber soup, black bean salad, rosemary polenta cakes, braised zucchini, house salad
My favorite things: Zucchini soup, avocado and couscous salad, chickpea stew, honey-dill glazed carrots, house salad
Sweet dreams: Coconut mango rice with cilantro and fennel and raisin compote, warm Tuscan bread salad with sundried tomato pesto and parmesan, sauteed mixed vegetables, apple and potato bisque with fennel compote, salad bar

The menu addresses the following allergies: gluten, dairy, nuts, and soy. There would be at least one entrée on the buffet line which guests with the above allergies will be able to eat. Please choose one or more of the above four allergies if you have them.

The property is meat-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free

To encourage a healthy environment, guests are asked to not consume alcohol or meat in the public spaces, however, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms. The property is always smoke-free.

Food allergies

Guests with food allergies are asked simply to inform the center of any allergies so they can communicate those needs to their chef. Typically, they label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts.

Meal times

07:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch (included on your departure day)
18:00 - 19:30 Dinner

Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:

Frühstück
Mittagessen
Abendessen
Snacks
Getränke

Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:

Kaffee
Tee

Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:

Vegetarisch
Glutenfrei
Weitere ernährungsspezifische Anforderungen auf Anfrage

Wenn Sie besondere Ernährungsbedürfnisse haben, empfehlen wir Ihnen diese dem Veranstalter bei der Buchung mitzuteilen.

Freizeitaktivitäten und Sehenswürdigkeiten (optional)

A retreat in the mountains

During your stay, you have time for personal R and R also. Whether you want to explore forest trails and bask in the fresh mountain air, enjoy pottery or watercolor painting classes, release stress with a therapeutic spa treatment, the choice is yours. (Additional fees may apply).

Make your retreat extra special

Combine your retreat with authentic Ayurveda for rejuvenation on all levels, body, mind, and spirit. The recommended Ayurveda treatment for this retreat is an Abhyanga massage (“Abby” for short), followed by a relaxing steam to further release stress.

Optional activities

Guided nature walks, Ayurveda cooking demos, pottery classes, and other on-campus activities can be booked at reception upon arrival.

Activities and amenities

The center offers yoga, meditation, and philosophy workshops, as well as holistic and Ayurvedic treatments, nature trails, and a wide variety of spaces for you to rest, learn, and explore on your own.

Yoga

Sri Sri Yoga is a holistic and energizing practice, integrating mind, body, and spirit. The techniques of Hatha yoga are taught in a light and joyful, but thorough manner, useful and suitable for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioners.

09:45 - 10:45
16:15 - 17:15

Mindfulness and meditation

Rejuvenate from within! Meditation offers deep rest for the mind and body. They also teach complementary breathing exercises to still the mind. Here, you can participate in guided meditation, with time for questions and discussion.

11:00 - 12:00 Mind and meditation
17:30 - 18:30 Guided meditation
19:30 - 20:15 Meditative chants / Kirtan

Kirtan

Allow yourself to settle in for a soul-stirring session of community singing with an emphasis on both ancient chant and modern melodies. Kirtan happens nightly and is a community gathering for all interested guests, staff, and volunteers.

19:30 - 20:15

Nature walks

The center is situated on 380 acres of a forested mountain. Two trails meander through the woods here and several nearby trails offer experienced hikers miles of in-depth exploration. Majestic sights and clean mountain air await!

Pottery studio

In the clay studio, you are free to play and learn. Gain hands-on experience in throwing on the wheel, hand-building, and decorating handmade pots.

Friday and Saturday from 11:00 - 19:00
Clay hand-building - 55 USD (1 hour)

Class schedules are subject to change; glazing and shipping included.

Facilities

The fitness room has free weights and weight machines, stationary bikes, and treadmills.

Fitness room: Open 24/7

Labyrinth

People around the world have used labyrinths for centuries as a walking metaphor for the pilgrim’s journey, as a way to open the mind to the present moment and stay centered. The labyrinth allows for this inner journey in a unique, mountain setting.

Dawn - sunset

Fire circle

There’s no better way to close the day than a fire circle under the stars! If you’re interested, they love arranging lovely, end-of-day gatherings for those who wish to come and sing or chat by the warmth of the open fire.

Saturday 19:30 - 20:15

Nearby

Boone is famous as a vacation destination, with miles of scenic trails, serene lakes, historic sites, climbable cliffs, ski slopes, horseback riding, whitewater rapids, and kayaking spots, local Appalachian music, and delightful dining just steps away.

Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?

Daily yoga and meditation classes
Access to grounds and facilities (Including gym and steam rooms)
2 nights accommodation
Daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary tea / coffee and fresh fruit

Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?

Airfare
Any transfer to and from the venue
Personal expenses
Additional activities

Anreise

Empfohlene Flughäfen

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

121 km

Transfer nicht inbegriffen

Driving directions from the east, west, or north (by US 421)

While it is a pretty drive, some of the turns are tricky and GPS does not work nearby, so here are the step-by-step directions along with landmarks for all main routes. Please note, for your comfort and convenience, you are requested that you please switch off your GPS once you reach Boone.

From the traffic light at 421 and Bamboo Road, turn onto Bamboo Road | Landmark: Mobil Gas Station (Address: 2200 US 421 South, Boone, NC)
Follow Bamboo Road for about 3 miles
Turn left onto Little Laurel Road. If you hit gravel, you’ve just missed the turn. | Landmark: Stonework Bridge
Drive under the bridge and go approximately 2 miles on Little Laurel Road
Turn right onto Little Laurel Extension (0.6 miles) | Landmark: large, blue Art of Living sign on the right
Drive half a mile, then take a hard left onto Whispering Hills Road
Follow Whispering Hills Road all the way up to the top of the mountain

Driving directions from the south (by US 321)

From the traffic light at 321 and Deerfield Road, turn right onto Deerfield Road | Landmark: CVS Pharmacy (Address: 2147 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, NC)
Stay on Deerfield for 3 miles, until the road ends. Do not turn right before the road ends
Turn right at the end of the road, which is the second Bamboo Road intersection | Landmark: McConnell Wholesale Motors
After 0.3 miles, turn left onto Little Laurel Road. If you hit gravel, you’ve just missed the turn. | Landmark: Stonework Bridge
Drive under the bridge and go approximately 2 miles on Little Laurel Road
Turn right onto Little Laurel Extension | Landmark: large, blue Art of Living sign on the right
Drive half a mile, then take a hard left onto Whispering Hills Road
Follow Whispering Hills Road to the top of the mountain
Once you reach the entrance sign: continue going straight, following the “Reception” signs. Park nearby and walk to the first floor of the large yellow building

Arrival by car

Enterprise, Avis, Alamo, Hertz, National and Budget all offer car rentals at Charlotte airport. Please contact the rental company directly for pricing. It is also often possible to take an Uber from Charlotte airport all the way to the center’s reception. This is a very cost-effective option when traveling with friends or family.

Arrival by bus

The Mountaineer Express goes from Boone to Charlotte at 9:25 am and from Charlotte to Boone at 6 pm daily. Please check their schedule for current timings. To reach the Charlotte bus stop, you can take the Cat5 airport express. Once you arrive in Boone, you can take an Uber to the center.

Arrival by shuttle

The Hickory Hop shuttle goes from Charlotte airport to Boone five times daily. The cost is 90 USD each way or 180 USD roundtrip per person. Please mention you are going to the Art of Living Retreat Center in Boone. Reservations are required, so please book ahead by contacting them directly. Please confirm shuttle times and coordinate with your travel plans.

Stornierungsbedingungen

Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 100% des Gesamtpreises.
Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.

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