Spring Sadhaka Weekend
May 10 - 12th, 2024
For The Love Of The Practice
We are welcoming you to join us on the farm to step away from daily routines, so we may embrace simplistic living to focus & immerse ourselves in Yoga through a weekend of thoughtful offerings.
A prescription of the complete system of yoga will be provided, including sessions on pranayama, asana, meditation, relaxation, psychic development techniques, mantras, chanting, and within the community of spiritual practitioners (sangha).
Immerse yourself in the beautiful setting of Honest Farms on Salt Spring Island for a weekend of Yoga, meditation, & spiritual practices with other likeminded souls.
Inspired by the Teachings of Dharma Mittra
This retreat is built on the teachings of Dharma Yoga as a lifestyle practice for the purpose of Self-Realization, as taught by senior teachers in the Dharma Yoga lineage.
With foundations in the traditional style of Hatha-Raja Yoga, we will explore the tools to lead a complete practice by interweaving ancient wisdom in a modern context through movement, breath, and meditation. The techniques of the masters will be revealed so we can share the practices in our own way by making them relevant and accessible to all.
The Experience
Friday
4-6PM: Check-In & Camp Setup
6-8PM: Charging Practice
Saturday
7-8AM: Pranayama, Mantras & Meditations
11-1PM: Master Class
4-6PM: Maha Shakti & Yoga Nidra
7:30-9PM: Kirtan (Open To The Public)
Sunday
7-8AM: Pranayama, Mantras & Meditations
11-1PM: Master Class
The space between sessions are left open for yourself to relax, connect with other the community, or explore the many treasures that Salt Spring Island has to offer.
*The program start and closing times have been designed around recommended BC Ferries sailings for those travelling to Salt Spring Island. Further details will be provided upon registration or request*
All Is Within
This weekend will be about what we can provide & cultivate within ourselves. By right actions through the practice, right environment in nature, and right company in the sangha, the pre-conditions are set for our optimal self to be expressed.
Location
The land at Honest Farms has been carefully tended to encourage introspection, surrounded by all of the created miracles on Mother Earth. With a space that holds yogic values of Yama & Niyama to the highest, you'll be in a place that has humans, animals, and plants living harmoniously together.
Located on Salt Spring Island, a gulf island known for its potent spiritual energy, eclectic community, lively Saturday Market, oceanfronts, lakes, mountains and other forms of natural environment. There is no shortage of activities to take part in for the times we venture off the farm and enjoy the many micro-climates the island has to offer.
Choose your Stay
We offer 3 unique accommodation options for our retreat guests:
Cabin
A comfortable shared experience including a bedroom, full kitchen, dinette, bathroom, & communal loft lounge space. The cabin is surrounded by goats, chickens, ducks & the garden for your enjoyment between sessions!
Trailer
Cute & cozy living with all the kitchen essentials included, equipped with an outdoor shower & composting toilet. The trailer is for the glamper that doesn't want to miss a moment of all the beauty that Salt Spring Island provides.
Camping
Bring your own tent setup and access the communal outdoor kitchen, showers & composting toilet. The camping grounds are located around the farm on one of the most untouched parts of the land, just a short distance from the dome temple.
Teaching Staff
Sina Shalbaf
Living the life of a Yogi, Sina Shalbaf has dedicated himself to share the teachings. He pulls on practices from many lineages and teachers as he’s sought out and spent extensive time with masters in India, Thailand, Canada, London, and NYC. When he met a guru in Sri Dharma Mittra, he began to integrate all his understanding of yoga asanas, meditation, spiritual knowledge, and life’s experiences through Dharma Yoga. Sina is now known for his Ayurvedic approach to the practice which meets the student where they are at, offering skillful yoga practices that best serves each students unique physical, mental, and environmental conditions.
As a co-founder of Dharma Temple in Vancouver, he has shared the benefits of a yogic lifestyle with the high vibe community for many years before settling on Salt Spring Island with his family. Through an integrated spiritual understanding into his own daily life, he is here to support others to express the True Self in THEIR own way.
What’s Included
Yoga Sessions including asana, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, psychic development & kirtan
2-Nights Accommodations (Friday & Saturday night) on Honest Farms with the accommodation type of your choice
Join Us
Select a retreat package below to join us.
We can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you!
