Yoga at the Beach with Chi Running/Walking

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March 30- April 1, 2012

Yoga with Chi Running / Walking Option
Middle Beach Lodge, near Tofino, BC, Canada
with Dorothy Price and Angela James

Chi Running/Walking will be offered as an option. If you wish to have a
‘yoga full’ weekend  Dorothy will be teaching additional  yoga classes while Angela teaches Chi Running.

Tofino Yoga Retreat

  • Retreat starts at 4pm on Friday and ends at noon on Sunday.
  • For full schedule email Dorothy

Join Dorothy and Angela for the healthiest weekend you have ever had! The magnificence of the ocean, the awesome beaches, the beautiful Lodge with its huge stone fireplace, the delicious, hearty  food, the yoga, the Chi Running / Walking,  breathing that fresh ocean air…what more could you want!

Deepen your practice whether newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. Immerse yourself in yoga practice, nature and the freedom of Chi Running.

Heal mind, body and soul.
Click here for an explanation of Chi Running/Walking.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

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This All-Inclusive Retreat Includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 2 breakfasts and dinners (seafood or vegetarian)
  • 4 yoga sessions or more if you are not doing Chi Running
  • daily meditation and pranayam classes
  • 3-4 Chi Running and Walking classes

Package Price, Per Person: 
$75 discount for ‘Early Birds’, book before Jan 31, 2012!

  • $575 – Shared accommodation
  • $675 – Private accommodation
  • THESE PRICES INCLUDE 12% HST
  • for shared accommodation you must bring your own partner or friend to share with
  • Ocean view rooms on a first come first serve basis
  • Extra nights can be booked at the Lodge at the discounted rate of $99 (plus taxes)
  • find out more about Middle Beach Lodge


Dorothy teaches Hatha and Hatha-Flow. Her classes are creative and inspirational, and she provides an appropriate level of challenge for all practitioners.
~A variety of asana are taught, offering students the opportunity to explore at their own level.
~Classes are a balanced combination of sustained poses (Hatha) as well as poses flowing in a mindful progression from one to another (Hatha Flow).
~Attention is always given to basic alignment & therapeutic principals.
~Mindfulness; observing breath and body (triputi) are an integral part of class.
~Classes are balanced with energy, to give you a good physical work-out, and calm, to keep you balanced.
~Modifications are offered as needed.

Angela is an expert in her field of teaching Chi Running and Chi Walking!
Receive in-depth personal coaching of the ChiRunning and ChiWalking techniques.
Whether you chose to focus on ChiRunning or ChiWalking, you will deepen your understanding of yourself, your body and how to move pain-free and injury-free for a lifetime. Improve your running or walking skills by strengthening your core muscles, engaging gravity and relaxing your legs. Daily classes and group runs and walks will help you instill healthy habits that will improve your whole life.

About Middle Beach Lodge

This beautiful, rustic, quality facility perfectly fits the surrounding rugged west coast landscape. The ‘Great Room’ with its wooden floors and stone fireplace and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water couldn’t be more perfect for this retreat!
Learn more about Middle Beach Lodge here.

Tofino - Santosha Yoga Retreats

Getting to Middle Beach Lodge

Driving from Nanaimo to the Lodge takes about 2.5 – 3  hours.
By bus see Tofino Bus
By plane see Orca Air.
Ferry: If coming from Vancouver see the BC Ferries Schedule to Nanaimo.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Should I bring my yoga mat?

YES, although we do have extra for those that need them.

Q:What should I bring?

Please bring toiletries, comfortable clothing, walking/hiking shoes, flashlight, an alarm clock and rain clothes.
*Please do not bring scented (natural or other) creams, lotions, hair products etc…this is very important, as it can seriously affect others enjoyment of the program.

Q: Is internet available at the Lodge?

Yes, for laptop users.

Q: What if I get hungry between meals?

We serve up hearty meals but you might still get the munchies so if you have some favorite goodies and snacks (like granola bars, etc or protein/greens drink) feel free to bring them. There will be toast and fruit available for snacks. Juice will be available as well as a tea/coffee bar with milk and cream.

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