Online Retreat

Yoga & Dharma

This special holiday retreat integrates the power of somatic practices with the clarity and wisdom of the Buddhist teachings on interconnectedness. Join together in practice to rest in the bounty of the season and enrich your sense of connection and intimacy with self, world, and others. The day will be a blend of meditation, teachings, breathing practices, mudrās, and yoga poses—all accessible for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Our yoga practices will be straightforward, inclusive, and focused on the cultivation of mindfulness. Come together in community to explore the wisdom of interbeing.

Teaching Team

Ashley Sharp, E-RYT

Ashley Sharp, E-RYT

Teacher

Ashley Sharp has taught meditation and yoga for over 20 years. She founded a small retreat center called Refuge at Pudding Creek. The center focuses on awakening through mindfulness, nature, art and yoga. Sharp is the author of "Mindfulness for Beginners: 4 Weeks to Everyday Peace, Gratitude, and Focus".

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