Yoga Retreat for ASL Interpreters: New York

This annual, and quite popular, yoga retreat for ASL interpreters is finally back! :) 

Join Lila Lolling for 4 days dedicated to your personal and professional development. During this yoga-based interperter retreat, there are two goals; (1) relax & restore your nervous system and (2) learn how to interpret yoga and its practices. 

You will explore the nuances of interpreting yoga classes, workshops, and teacher trainings and also participate in two virtual vocabulary sessions with Deaf Yoga instructors Beatrice & Keri. You will leave with tools to confidently interpret yoga classes as well as information on how to increase your overall mental vitality and restore your nervous system.

In order to maintain safety during these uncertain times, this year we decided to reduce our group size, accepting only 10 interperters. As of 01/07/2022, there are only 1 space available. 

This year's retreat is hosted at the custom and quaint Streamside Retreat Center in Andes New York, located in the beautiful western Catskill Mountains. There is a small bubbling stream just behind the retreat center, and our main yoga space overlooks a Hemlock forest. The fresh mountain air will help you feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Walking/Hiking trailheads are just a short two block walk.

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This retreat is for you if:

- you are in need of restoration from a hard couple of years

- you are curious how to interpret yoga classes, workshops, and trainings

- you love yoga and want to learn how to use it to decompress and process vicarious trauma

- you love yoga and you love sign language

- you are an ASL interpreter in need of RID continued education credits (we offer 2.65 RID CEUs)

- and any other reasons you can add :)

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YOUR DEAF YOGA VOCABULARY INSTRUCTORS:

 - Beatrice Bachleda of "Yoga with Beatrice" (YouTube & IG)

 - Keri Brooks, founder of Deaf Soul Yoga, an online yoga studio 

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DAILY SCHEDULE

7am - 8am: Meditation & Dharma Talk with Interpretation

8:30am - 10am: Hatha Yoga Class: Personal Practice

10am: Brunch

11am: Karma Yoga

12pm - 1:15pm: [Friday] Vocabulary Session with Deaf Yoga instructor Beatrice Bachleda

12pm - 1:15pm: [Saturday] Vocabulary Session with Deaf Yoga instructor Keri Brooks

2:30pm - 3:30pm:  Intentional Self-Care

4pm - 6pm: Interpreting Yoga Practicum (Friday & Saturday)

6pm: Dinner

8pm - 10pm: Evening Meditation + Dharma Talk with Interpretation

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ARRIVAL

Thursday 12pm - 2pm arrival.

Welcome session is at 2pm. Inaugural ceremony 7pm.

DEPARTURE

Sunday 11am-12pm Graduation & Certificates

Retreat Concludes - 12pm

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TRANSPORTATION

Andes NY is 2hrs by car from Albany and just under 3hrs from NYC. Trailways bus service (from Albany or NYC) has a stop right at the retreat center front door**. You can find the Trailways bus schedule here.  There is also a private shuttle service that is a direct route to and from Albany airport and Streamside retreat center. Please contact me to inquire about this option: lilalolling@me.com

** Please note ** There is only one Trailways bus from Albany airport to Andes. It is a 3hr one way ride with stops.

Trailways bus departs for Albany on Thursday at 1:30pm. It is $31.50 one way. There is also a 15-20m taxi ride between the bus terminal and airport. On Sunday, the Trailways bus departs the retreat center at 1pm and arrives at Albany airport at 4:10pm. The cost is also $31.50. Here's a link to purchase your bus tickets. Email me with any questions.

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WHAT TO BRING

Our boutique retreat center is located out in the beautiful western Catskill mountains. It is always more cooler in the mountains so bring some layers just in case. Also you can take a short walk to a rail trail and a mountain forest hike, so bring a pair of good walking shoes if you'd like to do some moving. The studio is fully equipped with yoga props, so you can use theirs or bring your own. Also bring a journal, travel mug for hot tea or coffee, and yoga clothes to sit comfortably in chairs or on the floor.

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RID CEUs

Professional Studies PS - 1.525

General Studies GS - 1.125

TOTAL RID CEUs - 2.65

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TUITION

Retreat tuition includes homemade plant-based & vegetarian meals, accommodations, yoga classes, workshops, manual, and RID CEUs. Limited to 10 interpreters. As of 01/07/2022 there are only 1 bed available. If you have a roommate preference, please mention that in the registration form. See accommodations.

If you wish to save on Wix's processing fees, you can Venmo me your tuition @LilaLolling. 

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To ensure your safety, we will be requiring proof of a negative covid test within 1-3 days of your arrival, regardless of vaccination status. If you must take a 3 days or more, we ask you take a rapid test within one day of travel. In addition, shared bathrooms, communal living space, and yoga studio will be cleaned daily. The studio space is plenty large, so you will be able to spread out during classes and lectures. We will also invite fresh mountain air into our studio space by cracking a few windows. We are the only people who will be in the space over the weekend, including our catering company. Any questions, please email me (Lila).