Description
Looking for ways to soothe body, mind, and spirit? Intrigued by the mysteries of ancient Eastern healing methods? Learn it from a Buddhist Lama. Explore and expand your wealth of knowledge and your spiritual practice with holistic health expert Lama Losang. In this well-rounded retreat, you’ll enhance your health and happiness with ancient Asian healing methods.
Nurtured by the natural majestic mountains and forest, you will integrate wisdom from Asian healing practices, combining Taoist, Buddhist, and Yogic traditions. Through enlightening lecture, Q&A, meditation, acupressure, breath and movement, you will experience the joy and wonder of these ancient healing methods.
In this holistic retreat, you’ll
- Discover the calm and peace of sitting and walking meditations
- Enjoy the strength, flexibility, and balance of stretching techniques
- Experience the delight of hands-on acupressure massage therapy for self-healing and relaxation
- Cultivate awareness of loving-kindness and compassion
- Explore the Five Element approach to a healthy lifestyle, including diet and nutrition
You’ll leave with a sense of fulfillment and tranquility and tools to cultivate positive emotions and lasting happiness.
Items to bring: Loose fitting clothing suitable for yoga and comfort.
This retreat is appropriate for anyone with a body, mind, and a wish to be happy.
Presenters
Lama Losang (Dr. David Bole)
Lama Losang (Dr. David Bole), Ph.D., is the Director of the Traditional Acupuncture Center, a holistic health care facility, and resident teaching Lama for the Gainesville Karma Thegsum Choling, a Buddhist meditation and training center. He holds a Ph.D. in Psychology, is a licensed Acupuncture Physician, and teaches Asian Medicine, meditation, and Tai Chi. Having completed a three-year retreat in the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, his expertise and experience in both Western and Eastern traditions provides a unique synthesis to health and healing. He offers workshops that bridge the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies, providing students enriched awareness and enhanced health in mind, body, and spirit.
Rooms & Pricing
All options include daily vegetarian meals from dinner on the night of check-in through lunch on the day of checkout. (Rates below are per person.)
Private Hotel Room
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The private hotel room features either a king bed or two full beds, a flat screen TV, a refrigerator, a private bath, and complimentary high-speed WiFi.
Shared Hotel Room (2 People)
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As a precautionary measure, shared housing options are available for friends and family only. If you are coming alone, please book either a Private Hotel or Private Retreat Room.
Private Retreat Room
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The private retreat room has twin beds, a private bath, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
Shared Retreat Room (2 People)
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The shared retreat room has twin beds, a private bath, and complimentary high-speed WiFi.
As a precautionary measure, shared housing options are available for friends and family only. If you are coming alone, please book either a Private Hotel or Private Retreat Room.
Shared Retreat Room (3 People)
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As a precautionary measure, shared housing options are available for friends and family only. If you are coming alone, please book either a Private Hotel or Private Retreat Room.
Schedule
Introduction to Asian Healing Arts: Meditation, Energy Medicine, and Tai Chi/Chi Gong
October 25–27, 2019
Your Program Session Times (subject to change)
Friday 7:30–9:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12:30 pm; 2:00–4:00 pm
Sunday 9:30–11:30 am (Room check-out is 11:0o am; luggage can be held at reception)
Arrival Day
3:00 pm Check-in begins; Rooms are ready by 3:00pm, but if you arrive early we will hold luggage at Reception.
6:00-7:00 pm Dinner
7:00-7:20 pm Guest Orientation Session (Venue: Dining Hall)
Optional Onsite Activities
We hope you enjoy your stay with us at the Art of Living Retreat Center. While here, we invite you to immerse in the quiet peace of the Blue Ridge Mountains and connect with yourself. Apart from the activities in your program schedule, there are also opportunities to join daily yoga and meditation classes, restorative Ayurvedic spa treatments, guided hiking trails, pottery classes, evening Kirtans, the outdoor labyrinth or the weekly Bonfire. Here are more details for your stay:
Optional Complimentary Activities (Please join only if above mentioned Program schedule permits)
7:30-8:30 am Hatha Yoga Class (Venue: Geeta Hall) During Program Dates only
9:45-10:45 am/4:15-5:15 pm Hatha Yoga Class (Venue: Geeta Hall)
11:00 am-12:00 pm Mind and Meditation Session (Venue: Geeta Hall)
1:30-2:00 pm Yoga Nidra (Venue: Geeta Hall) Saturdays and Sundays only
2:00-3:15 pm Property Tour (Starts at Reception) Saturdays only
1:30-2:30 pm/3:00-4:00 pm Guided Nature Walk (Starts at Reception) Saturdays only
5:30-6:00 pm Guided Meditation Session (Venue: Geeta Hall)
7:30-8:15 pm Meditative Chant/Kirtan (Venue: Geeta Hall)
8:30-10:00 pm Bonfire (Below Veda 2; Weather permitting) Saturdays Only
Mealtimes
7:30-9:30 am Breakfast
12:00-2:00 pm Lunch (included on your departure day)
6:00-7:30 pm Dinner
Ayurveda Spa Appointments
We invite you to also make reservations at our award-winning Shankara Ayurveda Spa before arrival, in order to ensure availability. Please call 828-264-8382 for details.
Our Clay Studio is open Thursday–Sunday; Hand-building classes and Throwing classes are available by appointment. Clay pieces can be glazed and shipped back as well. Please contact our Front Desk to make an appointment.
Actual schedules and venues may vary; Please confirm with Front Desk upon check-in
Location
639 Whispering Hills Rd, Boone, North Carolina 28607
Discover deep rest and rejuvenation in our tranquil sanctuary set amidst 380 pristine acres high up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, North Carolina—the perfect place to begin your journey to wellness.
NOTE Avoid using GPS—it will take you up a private road to a locked gate. Please use the directions provided on this site.
Distance from Nearest Airport
Two hours by car without traffic
FAQs
On-Campus Program FAQs
For room reservations, Ayurveda Wellness Retreats, and Art of Living Retreat Center (AOLRC) signature retreats, we have the following cancellation policy:
- Refunds are available (less a $50 processing fee) up to eight days before your program or stay.
- Nonrefundable credit toward a future AOLRC program or stay (less a $50 processing fee) is available if you give notice between seven and one day(s) before your program or stay. Credit may be applied to any AOLRC program or stay for one year following date of issue.
- No credit or refund is available if you cancel on the arrival day, if you do not show up, or if you leave an event early for any reason. No refund will be available if you attend a program and are dissatisfied with its presentation or content. AOLRC reserves the right to cancel a program at any time. If AOLRC cancels a program, you will receive a full refund. Some programs may have special cancellation policies; see individual workshop descriptions. For all other retreats, please be sure to check the registration page specific to that retreat.
To encourage a healthy environment we ask that guest to not consume alcohol or meat in our public spaces, however, guests may enjoy these items in their rooms.
Our property is always smoke-free.
Yes, we ask that guests with food allergies simply inform us so we can communicate those needs to our chef. Typically, we label potential allergens such as gluten, dairy, and nuts.
