What you NEED to Know about Yoga Retreats and Lots of Ridiculous Stories

June 5, 2023The Funny Thing About YogaWhat you NEED to Know about Yoga Retreats and Lots of Ridiculous StoriesEpisode No. 17If you have ever been curious about attending or planning a Yoga retreat, this episode is for you! And even if you have no interest in Yoga Retreats, this episode is still for you because Giana and Bradshaw weave in several hilarious stories throughout that would keep anyone entertained. Starting off with a hilarious tangent about Nude Yoga and Impressions of Giana’s Mom, you’d be surprised that there is actually a productive and insightful conversation to come. Giana and Bradshaw casually talk about Yoga Retreats and detail some of the many reasons why you may be curious to attend a yoga retreat, what you can anticipate, and they share their experience as both retreat attendees and facilitators. This discussion bounces from administrative advice for retreat leaders, to profound experiences with a shaman in Costa Rica, to lessons learned the hard way, and all of the unexpected beauty and life long connections that may come out of such an experience. There is so much to It, so check It out and let us know what you think! If you’re enjoying the podcast, don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe and Share It with friends! 00:00 Intro00:35 Welcome Back to this Ridiculousness07:15 Yoga Retreats, Our Experience and How We Organize Them07:40 You don’t have to be a “Pro” to Attend a Retreat09:02 The Purpose of a Retreat10:02 Structure and Freedom and a tangent on Gay Paree13:20 Favorite Parts of the Retreat17:36 Inspiration to Lead Retreats and Customizing them18:43 Retreats Allow Teachers to Really know the Students22:10 Retreats Creates Community and Connections24:35 Retreats help you Reset 26:42 Retreats can be Adventurous27:41 Nothing is Mandatory its about Honoring Yourself32:35 Retreats help you Explore and also Ground34:56 Perspective for Yoga Teachers 37:05 Retreat Leaders need to be able to Improvise 38:20 Wise Advice for Retreat Leaders40:15 Retreat Planning Timeline 42:39 Accommodating Food Preferences 46:02 Less is More and las bits of Advice48:30 Student Encouragement- come solo or with a friend50:19 The Funny Thing About Yoga59:07 Closing Remarks1:00:10 OutroFollow Us on Instagram:@TheFunnyThingAboutYoga @CayaYogaSchool @GianaGambino @BradshawWishJoin us in Nicaragua: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/nicargua Be Featured on the Podcast: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck2nTNc_UlcCKBhZId5DmDwoU6aslkFfGKtdz-1uSo-HNY8g/viewformSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.cayayogaschool.com/contactFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thefunnythingaboutyoga/Learn more about C.A.Y.A. Yoga School: https://www.cayayogaschool.comGiana’s Website: https://www.gianayoga.com/ Bradshaws Website: https://www.bradshawwish.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.