2025 Retreat

Join Michelle and Jules, owners of Ajna Yoga, for a 5-day, 4-night retreat at Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island, September 18-22, 2025. Registrations opens soon.

Stowel Lake Farm is a thriving organic farm, retreat centre and community on Salt Spring Island, BC. Read more about the history of Stowel Lake Farm and today’s active farm.


Enjoy gourmet farm-to-table meals and 4 yoga and meditation practices a day in a picturesque setting.

Dietary needs can be accommodated. Read more about the retreat cuisine (yes, there is coffee!) here.

Costs below include lodging, meals and yoga classes.

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This retreat is open to everybody with all levels of practice. Friends and family members are welcome. Special discount if you bring a friend – both of you receive a $75 discount. Use discount code 770 at checkout.

We specialize in yoga therapy, so we can always find an option for yoga that will feel good for every body, including chair alternatives.

This is a wonderful way to support your emotional health as we transition into the fall season.

2 discounted room spaces are available ($1,115).



Michelle and Jules have been training yoga teachers and yoga therapists with Ajna Yoga since 2008. Their studio, located in Oak Bay, Victoria, has been offering yoga therapy classes since 2012. Read more about Jules and Michelle.

Contact michelle@ajnayoga.ca with any questions.

Accommodation



Shared Regular Room
Two beds and a shared bathroom
Cost: $1,625 per person
Register Shared Regular


Shared Deluxe Room
Two beds and a private bathroom
Cost: $1,830 per person
Register Shared Deluxe


Private Room
One bed and a shared bathroom
Cost: $1,830 per person
Register Private Room


Shared Yurt
Two bed and a shared bathroom
Cost: $1,530 per person
Register Shared Yurt



Private Yurt
Two beds and a shared bathroom
Cost: $1,830 per person
Register Private Yurt


Camping
Shared bathroom
Cost: $1,240 per person
Register Camping


Commuter Rate
No lodging, all classes and meals included
Cost: $800 per person
Register Commuter



Deluxe Suite
Queen bed, kitchenette, sitting room & private bathroom
Cost: $1,785 per person (for 2 people)
or $2,600 for one person
Register Private Deluxe Suite for One
Register Shared Deluxe Suite for two


If you cannot pay in full right away, hold your spot with a $400 deposit and contact us with your room request – michelle@ajnayoga.ca.  $300 of the deposit is non-refundable. No refunds after July 31.


Thursday 5pm-Monday noon

 

Sample Daily Schedule

 

  • 7:45-8:15am: Self-compassion meditation practice
  • 8:30am: Breakfast
  • Mid morning Free time
  • 11:00am-12:15pm: Chakra yoga practice
  • 12:30: Lunch
  • Afternoon free time
  • 4:00-5:30pm: Chakra therapeutic yoga practice
  • 6:00pm: Dinner
  • 8:00-9:00pm: Restorative Yoga/ Sound Bath/ Yoga Nidra

During the retreat, you might:

 

  • Book a body treatments with Alinka- contact us to book
  • Walk around the property or hike neighbouring trails
  • Walk to the goat cheese farm down the road
  • Explore the town of Ganges or the Saturday market
  • Read a book
  • Have a nap