Yoga and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Retreat with Sandy Lamerson and Yvonne Mayshark

June 20-23, 2025 @ Upasana Hilltop Sanctuary

Deepen your connection to nature and your true Self. Enjoy the beauty of the Mendocino Coast and reconnect with spaciousness and resilience within.

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About the Retreat

This 4-day, 3-night retreat includes the transformative practices of meditation, yoga, and Ayurvedic food and lifestyle practices for the summer season. Mornings will be in silence to encourage reflection. There will be a morning and evening Aarti (prayer and ceremony) which participants may attend.

We will nourished by balanced, home-cooked meals inspired by Ayurvedic principles.

This retreat is open to anyone who wishes to deepen their yoga practice and learn and adopt self-care practices from Ayurvedic wisdom.

The Location

The retreat will take place at Upasana Hilltop Sanctary approximately 20 miles north of Fort Bragg, CA.

The Food and Accommodations

Accommodations are both comfortable and close to nature. Options include double rooms, private/shared tent cabins, and camping on the land. All meals will be satvic vegetarian and prepared on site and made with fresh organic ingredients. When registering you can indicate any dietary restrictions and preferences. More information about accommodations can be found below.

Retreat Schedule

Friday, June 20
2pm Arrival
4pm Orientation and refreshments
5:00 Restorative Asana class
6:30 Meditation and Puja
7:30 Dinner

Saturday/Sunday, June 21-22
6am Meditation and puja
7:30 Breakfast
Break
9:30-11:30 Asana Class
12 lunch
Free Time/meditation/hiking
3pm Ayurveda Tea Time
5pm Restorative yoga class
6:30 Meditation and Puja
7:30 Dinner
Optional meditation

Monday, June 23
6am silent meditation and puja
7:30 breakfast
Break – check out of rooms
9:30-11:30 Asana Class
12 lunch

Retreat Leaders

Yoga Classes will be taught by Sandy Lamerson and Yvonne Mayshark. Both will lead discussions on Ayurvedic lifestyle food and herbs as well as yoga philosophy discussions.

Sandy Lamerson, Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Health Counselor

Sandy Lamerson (she/her) is a Level 2 Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher and a NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor. Sandy has been a student of yoga and meditation for nearly two decades. Her study and practice of Ayurveda informs her yoga teaching and way of life. She appreciates the quiet, deep practice and connection with nature that a retreat can offer. Her classes are accessible and welcoming, balancing the physical and the internal dimensions of practice. Sandy teaches yoga classes and offers Ayurvedic consultations in Ukiah and online. Read Sandy’s full bio.

Yvonnne Mayshark, Herbalist, Yoga Teacher in the Asthanga Yoga Tradition, Ayurveda Specialist

Yvonne Mayshark is a trained in Clinical Herbalism, Ayurveda, Hatha Yoga, and yoga philosophy. She is the owner and founder of Bhoomi Herbs, an online apothecary offering herbal and Ayurvedic remedies. She teaches yoga and herbalism classes in Mendocino County, CA.

Accommodations and Pricing

Retreat fees are all inclusive of accommodations, meals, teacher and cook fees

• Retreat Fee (double accommodation): $800
• Retreat Fee (camping) $600
• Retreat fee (benefactor, support a scholarship) $1000

Commitment to Inclusion

We want to include everyone in this retreat, regardless of their ability to pay. If you would like to donate a little extra to support someone in need of a scholarship, please indicate that on your registration. If you need financial assistance, let us know.

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