Sharing The Way
Weekend Retreat
Yoga / Qigong / Breath / Voice / Communion
June 27th - 30th
2025
A Way To The Bliss Of Pure Existence
Join us to step away from daily routines, so we may embrace simplistic living to focus & immerse ourselves in tribal communion through a weekend of thoughtful offerings.
A prescription of various modalities for the feeling of wholeness that include Yoga, Qigong, Primordial Breath, the Yoga of voice, and the power of joyous living within the community of fellow spiritual practitioners (sangha).
Come to experience a natural way of life, guided by a wide range of wisdom traditions, and feel the bliss that comes when we come together in
this way
The Way of Oneness
Through The Many
Salt Spring Island is well-known for its wild, un-tamed, & natural way of life. Being a retreat hosted by its island habitants, we would like to welcome you to this container where you can experience the many joys of this island, while taking part in a variety of daily meditations, classes, & other offerings to bring wholeness of one-self.
With a multi-disciplinary schedule of practices which include yoga, qi gong, primordial breathwork, pranayama, meditation, and the yoga of voice (kirtan). Within all the uplifting “work” will be the space throughout the days to connect with nature and (most importantly) each other. It is always better when we walk this path together.
The Experience
Primordial Breathwork
Pranayama and Meditations
Qi Gong
Master Yoga Classes (all-levels appropriate)
We will be delving deeper into arm balances, inversions, and other advanced techniques; foundation-level aspects, as well as advanced variations will be offered to challenge all participants in a manageable and sustainable way.
The powerful resetting and regenerating practice of Yoga Nidra
Psychic Development Techniques
The Yoga of Voice / Kirtan
Spiritual Satsangs (philosophy discussions led by experienced instructors)
Handcrafted, vegan meals made from local produce
Breakfast and Dinner will be provided as a part of your retreat package!
Tribal Communion
The space between sessions are left open for yourself to relax, connect with others in the community, or explore the many treasures that Salt Spring Island has to offer with guidance by your hosts.
*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*
Nourish Yourself
Treat yourself to simple, fresh & vibrant meals. Our retreats feature farm-fresh produce, sourced directly from us and our Salt Spring neighbours. Accommodations are happily made for specific dietary needs.
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.
Teaching Staff
Rudy Hexter
At the core of Rudy's ethos is the cultivation of a dynamic community, a shared space where individuals unite in their pursuit of personal growth and collective empowerment. His work is a journey of self-discovery that transcends conventional boundaries, inviting participants to explore the depths of their past to understand the origins of their present and the potentials to be nourished for the future.
Rudy's teachings facilitate the exploration of freeing the mind, creating expansive mental landscapes that foster neuroplasticity and allow for the birth of new perspectives. Rooted in the primordial intelligence of the deep heart, his transformative transmissions resonate uniquely within each individual, serving as a catalyst for profound, personal change. In Rudy's ethos, community and self-evolution intertwine, forming a tapestry of interconnectedness which celebrates the boundless potential within each heart.
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
All Sessions including yoga asana, qi qong, primordial breathwork, pranayama, meditation, yoga nidra, psychic development & kirtan
Nature Excursions to explore Salt Spring Island, with options to connect to the broader community
4-Nights Accommodations (Thursday - Monday) camping on Honest Farms with available amenities including showers, composting toilets & communal kitchen
6 Plant-Based Meals made with love from island locals. Breakfast and dinner enjoyed together, using seasonal food grown from the farm
Join Us
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We can’t wait to share this incredible experience with you!
