Presence & Play: A Bhakti Flow Yoga Summer Camp
July 10-13, 2024 | Weekend Retreat | 4 Days | Thursday to Sunday
This immersive weekend invites yogis to rediscover their inner child through spirited, celebratory Bhakti Flow Yoga, Chanting, and Meditation in Mendocino’s lush forests.
Expect playful activities, vibrant community, and daily practice that sparks joy, inspires presence, and awakens a sense of wonder.
Perfect for those seeking a creative, heartfelt yoga escape that blends nature, movement, and summer camp nostalgia.
Modalities Included In This Northern California Retreat
Bhakti Flow Yoga
Chanting
Meditation
Who the Retreat Is For
This experience welcomes all beings who are drawn to a lively, heart-centered yoga journey infused with play, creativity, and community. Some vinyasa yoga experience is recommended, but the atmosphere remains inclusive, encouraging exploration and reconnection with one’s innate curiosity and joy.
Retreat Description
Embrace Childlike Joy at a Bold New Bhakti Flow Yoga Camp
This retreat offers a journey beyond the mat and back into the magic of youth—think arts & crafts, invigorating games, and heartfelt community moments under the towering redwoods. Guided by the rhythms of Bhakti Flow Yoga, each practice session is infused with uplifting Chanting and contemplative Meditation, setting the tone for a dynamic, nature-inspired adventure. At every turn, participants reconnect with their inner child, finding presence in laughter, movement, and playful creativity.
Immerse in Nature at a Redwoods Yoga Retreat
Nestled in Mendocino’s woodland sanctuary, this experience unfolds amid serene groves, gentle breezes, and the calming hush of the forest. More than just a yoga getaway, it’s an invitation to wander among ancient trees, savor fresh coastal air, and rediscover life’s simplest pleasures. Between daily practices, attendees can explore nearby beaches, take a bracing cold plunge, lounge under leafy canopies, or gather with new friends around a bonfire. The redwood forest sets the stage for grounding, healing, and reawakening a deep connection to the Earth.
Experience a Yoga Summer Camp for Mind, Body & Heart
Inspired by the camaraderie and free spirit of summer camp, this retreat beckons participants to engage fully and authentically. Morning sessions begin with seated Meditation, gentle Chanting, and enlivening Bhakti Flow Yoga, while the evenings might feature restorative flows, dance parties, or workshop-style explorations that deepen understanding and skill. Nourishing vegetarian meals delight the senses, and communal gathering spaces inspire heartfelt conversation. With each breath, pose, and playful interaction, participants build a stronger connection to themselves, to one another, and to the vibrant tapestry of life that surrounds them.
Spark Creativity & Awaken Inner Freedom
In addition to physical practice and natural immersion, the retreat encourages artistic expression and boundless play. Whether painting, crafting, singing, or laughing until it hurts, attendees rediscover the joys of being fully present. Freed from the confines of daily routines, creativity blossoms. This experience becomes a catalyst for personal growth, joy, and meaningful transformation—an opportunity to step away from the ordinary and embrace the extraordinary.
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About The Retreat Facilitators: Peter Walters
Peter Walters is a dedicated yoga teacher and lifelong student who brings more than a decade of exploration, humility, and heartfelt devotion to his offerings. After discovering yoga through a challenging yet life-changing Bhakti Flow practice, he embraced the path with sincerity, curiosity, and kindness. Influenced by nature’s gentle wisdom and the joyful wag of a happy puppy’s tail, Peter’s teaching style encourages acceptance, presence, and the capacity to greet each day as a new adventure. His approach is grounded in compassion, steady growth, and the belief that yoga can be a refuge—an ongoing opportunity to learn, love, forgive, and fully embrace the journey of being human.
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Spirit Camp Retreat Center
Cradled by Mendocino’s storied redwoods and within an easy drive from Marin and Sonoma, the Spirit Camp Retreat Center stands as a Northern California haven for those who yearn to move beyond daily routines and find deeper meaning. Here, centuries-old trees offer silent companionship, while the coastal climate merges forest serenity with oceanic calm. Wander along private trails that weave through the Fern Gully Forest, or settle around a crackling campfire to share laughter, poetry, and heartfelt truths under a vast, starry sky. In these moments, the land encourages you to activate your magic, tapping into the reservoirs of creativity, healing, and insight that reside within.
Spirit Camp’s calendar brims with opportunities for transformation. Engage in healing retreats that help release old patterns, discover embodied wisdom through dance and embodiment retreats, or find inner calm in yoga retreat Mendocino experiences that unite breath, movement, and the gentle whisper of the trees. Owned by a gay couple who cherish inclusivity and community-building, the center welcomes men’s weekends, women’s gatherings, and a kaleidoscope of identity-affirming programs. Each modality invites participants to honor their truths, trust their instincts, and foster a profound connection with themselves and others.
Accommodations cater to the spectrum of comfort: private cabins offer snug retreats from the coastal chill, while camping and glamping setups immerse guests in the forest’s subtle rhythms. Here, you can unplug from technology and rediscover the treasures of time spent in nature’s embrace. Mornings might begin with a quiet meditation or a forest bathing excursion, afternoons might find you journaling or engaging in somatic practices, and evenings invite communal reflection as the sky blushes pink above towering treetops.
Whether you stay for a weekend reset or a longer deep dive into spiritual growth, Spirit Camp shapes itself to your personal journey. The authenticity of the land, the supportive community of seekers, and the diverse range of modalities all weave together to nourish your soul. In this Northern California refuge, you’re free to cultivate deeper awareness, connect with the pulse of the earth, and depart with a renewed sense of purpose that will guide you long after you leave.