Yoga, Meditation, Pranayama, Chi Kung, Self-Massage, Tai Chi

Discover what diligent practice can give you

Mexico Retreats

March 10-16, 2012

La Manzanilla is a quiet little fishing village about 3 hours south of Puerta Vallarta on the west coast of Mexico. There are about 1,200 people in the village built along a 5 km firm, sand beach  in Tenacatita Bay. The beaches on Tenacatita Bay are safe to swim  There are some small coral pocket beaches close to the village with good snorkeling in clean, clear water. There are no large hotels or developments and some lovely walking in the area. There is a lovely laid back tranquility for a yoga holiday or retreat. Read more!

Tuscany Retreats

September 22-29, 2012

Join Brenda Dempsey for a week of yoga & relaxation in a beautiful 17th century villa set amongst 28 hectares of natural woodlands in the Tuscan country side. Enjoy daily yoga (suitable for all levels), meditation and Qi kung, 3 delicious vegetarian meals per day, unlimited herbal teas, coffee and wine at dinner, Italian culture, nature walks in the picturesque surroundings, optional excursions, in-house massages and holistic treatments. Read more!

Read Island Retreats

July 19-24, 2012
August 16-21, 2012

Retreats are held on Read Island in the Discovery Islands of British Columbia. Brenda and Rieko are joint owners of the house on Read Island, part of a land cooperative built on a hill overlooking the Hoskyn Channel, Quadra Island and the snow-topped peaks of Strathcona Park. The surrounding land is 147 acres with plenty of room for hikes and wildlife viewing. Behind the house are Dragon and Wolf Hill with spectacular view hikes with lots of mossy, rock bluffs. A wood-fired sauna on the shoreline with bracing cool downs in the ocean completes the wilderness experience. Peace, silence and fresh air are conducive to the practice of Taoist meditation and Tai Chi, leaving you aglow with the surrounding beauty. Read more!

a taste of mind-quiet that will leave you refreshed, energized and focused. Learn More