Yoga Retreat
at ZigBone Farm
Just one hour from DC/Baltimore areas
With Grace Studio's Yoga Instructor Lenore Fusciello Baker
November 7-10, 2023
Yoga practitioners at all stages of their journey are welcome!
ZigBone Farm's view in autumn by D. Leibman
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ZigBone Lodge by @taylorsmithphotovideo
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Yoga in the lodge
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What to expect:
- A three-night yoga and rest retreat in Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, at a naturally built, light-filled, artistic retreat center
- Blissing out in an incredible 100-acre setting of mountains, fields, hedgerows, forest, and gardens
- Yoga that will stretch and strengthen you, sharpen your practice -- all-level yoga classes every day
- Hiking the forests in deep autumn and visiting the animals on the farm
- Delicious homemade meals prepared with local produce, with access to fruit, snacks, coffee, and tea throughout the day
- Coming together at family-style meals to develop a supportive community of fellow yoga practitioners
- An opportunity to focus on your well-being
- Self Reflection through journaling
- Exploring essential oils and our connection to the senses
- Learning how to make healthy all natural energy bites
"I have practiced yoga and strength training with Lenore Baker for nearly 30 years. Yes! She is an authentic, caring, loving, and spirited instructor who kindly inspires and encourages every single student to find joy and gratitude in their practice and in their lives." - Leslie L
Tentative Schedule for Fall Yoga Retreat
(all sessions optional)
November 7: Arrival Day
Welcome/Grounding Yoga and Meditation Class, 90 minutes: Traveling
and arriving to a new place is of course very exciting but it can also create a
sense of chaos, distraction, and feeling scattered. Our afternoon yoga class
will be an opportunity to connect to the beautiful Zigbone Farm.
On our mats, we’ll establish a good foundation, a sense of steadiness and
ease in our bodies and minds while taking in the peaceful, natural surroundings.
Dinner
Evening Meditation
November 8: Explore Your Heart and Your Senses
Sunrise Yoga Flow, 75 minutes, 7:30 am: Welcome the day with an
energizing all-levels Vinyasa Flow. We’ll start the practice in peaceful
solitude and move as the sun rises over the Catoctin Mountains. We’ll
explore heart-opening postures.
Make Your Own Essential Oil Blend Workshop
Afternoon Pilates Mat Class:
Whether you’re new to Pilates or have been practicing for years, this class is a
refreshing approach to the classical format. Learn how to engage your core
muscles while simply breathing and discovering new ways to move to
strengthen your core, lengthen your muscles, and improve your posture.
Dinner
Evening Restorative Practice/Yoga Nidra
Wind down from the day by propping yourself into restorative yoga poses.
Theses poses are held in a supportive position to help release stress, restore the connective tissues,
and allow the mind to be at peace. Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”) follows.
November 9: Discover Yourself in Nature
Morning Tree Pose Flow:
Building a practice with tree (Vrksasana) pose as the peak pose is a beautiful thing.
We’ll move through a structured, systematic flow with fun twists and turn to land us
comfortably and well prepared to explore variations of Tree. Discover
yourself in this nature-inspired flow.
Healthy Energy Bites “Cooking” Session
Do you find yourself on the run, not always having a healthy bite on hand? This
non-cooking “cooking” session will give you hands on preparing of healthy
energy bites. All ingredients provided. Only natural ingredients are used.
Hiking Excursion
Restorative Practice/Yoga Nidra, 75 minutes, 8:15 pm Wind down from the
day by propping yourself into restorative yoga poses. Theses poses are held
in a supportive position to help release stress, restore the connective tissues
and allow the mind to be at peace. Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”) follows.
November 10: Self-Reflection and Well Being/Retreat to Restore
Yoga Flow to Let it Flow. We’ll start with a yoga flow
sequence to release tension. Then we’ll grab our journals and explore
ourselves after days of retreating.
Depart by 11 am
(all sessions optional)
November 7: Arrival Day
Welcome/Grounding Yoga and Meditation Class, 90 minutes: Traveling
and arriving to a new place is of course very exciting but it can also create a
sense of chaos, distraction, and feeling scattered. Our afternoon yoga class
will be an opportunity to connect to the beautiful Zigbone Farm.
On our mats, we’ll establish a good foundation, a sense of steadiness and
ease in our bodies and minds while taking in the peaceful, natural surroundings.
Dinner
Evening Meditation
November 8: Explore Your Heart and Your Senses
Sunrise Yoga Flow, 75 minutes, 7:30 am: Welcome the day with an
energizing all-levels Vinyasa Flow. We’ll start the practice in peaceful
solitude and move as the sun rises over the Catoctin Mountains. We’ll
explore heart-opening postures.
Make Your Own Essential Oil Blend Workshop
Afternoon Pilates Mat Class:
Whether you’re new to Pilates or have been practicing for years, this class is a
refreshing approach to the classical format. Learn how to engage your core
muscles while simply breathing and discovering new ways to move to
strengthen your core, lengthen your muscles, and improve your posture.
Dinner
Evening Restorative Practice/Yoga Nidra
Wind down from the day by propping yourself into restorative yoga poses.
Theses poses are held in a supportive position to help release stress, restore the connective tissues,
and allow the mind to be at peace. Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”) follows.
November 9: Discover Yourself in Nature
Morning Tree Pose Flow:
Building a practice with tree (Vrksasana) pose as the peak pose is a beautiful thing.
We’ll move through a structured, systematic flow with fun twists and turn to land us
comfortably and well prepared to explore variations of Tree. Discover
yourself in this nature-inspired flow.
Healthy Energy Bites “Cooking” Session
Do you find yourself on the run, not always having a healthy bite on hand? This
non-cooking “cooking” session will give you hands on preparing of healthy
energy bites. All ingredients provided. Only natural ingredients are used.
Hiking Excursion
Restorative Practice/Yoga Nidra, 75 minutes, 8:15 pm Wind down from the
day by propping yourself into restorative yoga poses. Theses poses are held
in a supportive position to help release stress, restore the connective tissues
and allow the mind to be at peace. Yoga Nidra (“yogic sleep”) follows.
November 10: Self-Reflection and Well Being/Retreat to Restore
Yoga Flow to Let it Flow. We’ll start with a yoga flow
sequence to release tension. Then we’ll grab our journals and explore
ourselves after days of retreating.
Depart by 11 am
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About Lenore Fusciello Baker (she/her)
Lenore is the owner of Grace Studios, located in Downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. She and her long-time friend and business partner, Michelle Radecki, opened Grace in November 2014. Their mission was to create a wellness space that would nurture every mind and body in a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment. That mission has been at the heart of Grace Studios ever since. Lenore found her health and wellness career by way of American University, where she majored in International Relations! In her senior year, she realized she had completed all the requirements for her major, so on a whim, she took classes in fitness instruction and wellness promotion. Her life course was changed forever. She began working in corporate wellness teaching strength and Pilates classes, private sessions, and assisting with wellness promotion initiatives. Lenore went on to get her masters in Human Development at UMD, College Park while also becoming a health and lifestyle coach. In 2016 Lenore completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher certification through Grace Studios. The experience was transformative. It deepened her own practice and connection to yoga, while reigniting her passion for teaching. Her style is creative, fun and compassionate. She draws from her deep desire to help each student discover their strength and grace on and off the mat. |
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