New River Yoga Retreat

Retreat in the gorgeous New River Gorge National Park. We are very excited this year to welcome Monica and Kendall of Ohm and K Creative Minds Yoga, Austin Shook (sound healing) Metta Vibrations (sound healing), KÜF KNOTZ & CHRISTINE ELISE (private music Friday), Chamomile and Whisky (Saturday evening). We will be rafting as a group, enjoying a Cacao Ceremony riverside, several yoga and breath work sessions, and sound baths. There’s a private show on Friday evening and a full show at The Lost Paddle on Saturday. All of the artists talent on this year’s bill speaks for itself. Join us for the ever evolving transformational experience…..New River Yoga Retreat.

Monica & Kendall established Ohm & K MindHeart Creative with the aim of unveiling a more profound, potential-centered yoga framework that delves into the core of our motivations and who we are. Through engagement with the subconscious mind, we can discern the constraints imposed by life’s conditioning.

They bring forth a wealth of wisdom from over 13 years dedicated to yoga, mindfulness, and holistic well-being. Passionately driven by the vision to ignite personal evolution and foster wellness in others, their journey is a testament to the power of conscious living. Together, they are catalysts for positive change, guiding individuals towards a path of holistic growth and inner radiance. Their classes are sprinkled with wisdom teachings, raw life expression, and humor that reflect their life journey and passion for teaching.

The Path to Wholeness Yoga School incorporates Asana, Applied Yoga Psychology, Reiki, Neuroscience, Chakra Studies, Psychedelic and Archetypal Journeys, and more into a model that softens and liberates the constraints of past conditioning. Reawaken your unlimited potential so you can perceive new opportunities, fully express your purpose and get what you want out of life.

Austin Shook, of Alignment Sound Energy, will play an array musical instruments from ancient cultures to create a space of deep peace. In this sound bath, you will have the opportunity to connect with aspects of yourselves that often get foggy through our daily routines. You may experience deep relaxing states that can promote awareness of yourself beyond the body and deep into the essence of your Being.

Austin will guide one solo session, a session with Monica and Kendall, as well as, offering other private sessions aside from his scheduled classes at the retreat.

Sound is vibration and we know that vibration touches every part of our physical being. Sound is heard not only through our ears but through every cell in our bodies. Come let healing processes be initiated by the unique tones of this sound bath, creating the perfect state for deep meditation, creative thinking and intuitive messages.

Christine Gallagher, MA, MT-BC, LMT, LPC “Christine Elise” is classically trained harpist, pianist, and vocalist who has been consecutively touring across North America for the past four years. Studying music therapy at a masters level led her to find a passion for community music therapy. Christine has facilitated group sessions and workshops for professionals and clients in the USA, South Africa, Peru and Jamaica.  She is a force you must see for yourself.

KÜF KNOTZ Songwriter | Producer | MC
Named Philadelphia Magazine Best Rapper of 2022, Kuf Knotz blends hiphop poetry with deep grooves of soul and beats sun kissed with the spirit of Lo-Fi & 90’s era vibes , Kuf’s inimitable style focuses on unsubtle spirituality, that, like his music, focus on unity, positivity and creativity.

Kuf has opened for The Roots, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Common, The Wailers, Arrested Development, Josh Ritter, Robert Glasper, Robert Randolph, G-Love and Bruce Springsteen.

Kufs most creatively ambitious collaboration is with Christine Elise, the classically trained harpist with whom Kuf recorded three albums:  “Higher Grounds,” (2018), “kƏ’myo ōnƏdē,” (2021)  “Hypnagogia” (TBA).
Their sound and style is unparalleled.  What a treat to have them to ourselves.

Thursday August 22nd

Welcome Apps
Vegetables with Dip, Cheese and Fruit Tray and Shrimp Cocktail

Friday August 23rd

Breakfast
ACE’s Breakfast Buffet includes Toast, Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit and more.

Lunch 
Vegetarian Pad Thai, Grilled  Chicken Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Spring Rolls and Fresh Fruit

Dinner
Pan Seared Salmon, Sauteed Green Beans, Brown Rice Pilaf, Salad and Dinner Rolls

Saturday August 24th

Breakfast
ACE’s Breakfast Buffet includes Toast, Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit and more.

Lunch
Greek Salad, Chickpea Salad, Greek Seasoned Grilled Shrimp and Pita with dips

Dinner
Vegetarian Lasagna, Ricotta Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce, Caprese Salad and Garlic Bread

Free show Saturday night at The Lost Paddle. Chamomile and Whiskey came about like all good, simple things–by making two things into one.  In the case of this group, Marie Borgman and Koda Kerl–native musicians of Nelson County, Virginia–combined chamomile tea with Evan Williams whiskey one evening.  They decided that what they had made tasted like their sound.

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