Illumination of the Heart—A Yoga & Meditation Retreat in Northern Iceland with Laura Jane Mellencamp

September 26–October 2, 2021

Our lives can be overwhelmed with the details of daily living. The amount of information being directed at us on a daily basis is never given an opportunity to be digested, assimilated and ultimately eliminated. Life can be lonely for the soul when our lives are too busy just existing.

Who can pause enough to make space for being insightful to our deeper longings? There is a profound desire to belong not just in our various roles, personalities or identities but to the deeper inner landscape of our soul—the willingness to open and reveal that essence of our inner light.

Come experience the mystical land of fire and ice with leader Laura Jane Mellencamp. Journey to northern Iceland, one of the most amazing places on earth. Take in powerful landscapes, including deep fjords, vast volcanic deserts, snowcapped mountains, and staggering waterfalls. Enjoy days of exploration, hiking, and practicing yoga evenings soaking in the outdoor hot tub under the mystical night sky as the brilliance of the Aurora Borealis northern lights are on full display. We invite you on a journey of deep personal connection while also spending time with others who share a mutual passion for our sacred mother earth.

Iceland is a country built for nature-lovers. Gushing waterfalls, striking glaciers, and spontaneous rainbows wait behind every corner. Take advantage of your time in Iceland to explore the endless beauty, or give yourself a break and enjoy the more relaxing offerings, such as the volcanic hot springs, that make Iceland an ideal destination for a retreat. Some optional activities include:

• Gaze in awe at the northern lights

• Tour the local volcanoes, glaciers, and waterfalls

• Go on an Icelandic pony ride

• Unwind in the geothermal baths and natural hot spring spas

• Explore the quaint towns of Akureyri and Siglufjordur

• Take a day trip to Lake Mývatn and see the gorgeous Goðafoss waterfall

*Cost of activities is not included.

An Unforgettable Yoga Experience with Laura Jane Mellencamp

Using the practice of meditation, Laura Jane has designed this week to support you in exploring the tools of stilling the mind and embracing your authentic self. The yoga classes will blend the disciplines of various styles of Hatha yoga with the mindfulness of meditation. They will cover the fundamental principles underlying the therapeutic application of yoga and how to incorporate these principles into your practice. Work to dissolve old blockages, unravel samskaras, and create new pathways to vibrant health and happiness. The end result will be one of the most incredible, unforgettable yoga experiences you will ever have.

This week is a perfect balance between rest and play. Laura has discovered through leading and attending many retreats that traveling together and saying yes to life and its opportunities in the moment create lasting friendships and a gratitude for life’s abundance that will last forever.

This yoga retreat is for all ages and all life experiences. Private yoga sessions will also be available.

It is perfect for all levels of practitioners, yoga teachers, and bodywork therapists.

Sample Daily Schedule*

(Optional to meet each student’s needs)
• Early morning hike and meditation
• Breakfast
• In-depth yoga practice with Laura Jane
• Lunch
• Free time to explore this beautiful and healing environment
• Late practice includes asana, chanting, sutra study and meditation
• Dinner
• Evening shared sanga

*Schedule is subject to change.

Accomodatations

Nestled at the base of some of Iceland's dramatic mountains, the Mountain Lodge Yoga Retreat is the perfect way to experience the beauty and peace of Iceland. What was once an ancient sheep farm and home to Viking settlements is now a cozy mountain lodge with beautiful cottages and a nature-filled atmosphere.

Relax and rejuvenate with the outdoor hot tub, indoor sauna, spa house, and barn-turned yoga room! During the summer months, enjoy endless sunlight and opportunities to explore the local wildlife on the Troll Peninsula. During the colder months, gaze in awe at the northern lights and snow-capped mountains. While staying at this retreat center, you can look forward to delicious, healthy meals, opportunities to hike, ride horses, and explore the local wilderness, and simply relax and enjoy!

Investment

The cost of the retreat includes:

• Group roundtrip ground transportation to & from the Akureyri Airport to the Retreat Center

• Accommodations for 6 nights

• 3 meals per day starting with dinner on the first night and ending with breakfast on the last day

• Water, teas, & juices

• Daily yoga classes & sutra studies—Private yoga sessions available

• Full use of all retreat center amenities - including pool, outdoor hot tub, indoor sauna, and spa house

• Sales & hospitality taxes

The retreat does not include:

• Airfare to Akureyri Airport in Akureyri, Iceland

• Alcoholic beverages & personal purchases

• Spa treatments

• Optional excursions such as geothermal baths an natural hot spring spas, Icelandic pony rides, day trip to Lake Mývatn and the Goðafoss waterfall

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)

• Gratuities

Register

Paying your initial deposit of $350 will lock in your tuition rate and hold your space for the trip. A non-refundable $35 Payment Processing Fee will be added to the tuition rate upon registration.

Laura is planning this trip in conjunction with True Nature Travels, a holistic, educational travel company that provides planning, support and guidance for the trip. More information about our Iceland retreat including things to do, sites to see, how to book your flight for the best price possible and getting to Akureyri Airport, plus all booking/payments are handled on the True Nature Travel website. Click the button below.

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