Join us in beautiful Beaufort, NC
Explore the ancient science of Ayurveda
while soaking in the natural beauty of the coast
- Dive deep into Ayurveda's inspiring guidance on healthy eating with practical wisdom you can use right away
- Savor delicious homemade Ayurvedic meals made with locally grown ingredients (and get our Retreat recipe collection to make at home!)
- Rejuvenate with morning yoga and evening meditation sessions.
- Enjoy free time to indulge in whatever restores you ~ walks on the beach, receiving a massage, kayaking to an island, perusing the cute town, or taking time alone to rest.
Discover the Profound Culinary Wisdom of Ayurveda!
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Explore your unique Ayurvedic constitution and how to make meals that avoid your particular digestive system's weaknesses
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Discover the power of agni, your digestive fire, and learn 5 key ways to enhance it (outside of what you eat)
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Understand why there is an epidemic of digestive problems in our country, the 3 types of digestive imbalance that exist, and what to do for each type
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Explore the 6 tastes the tongue can perceive and the medicinal effect of each flavor, so you know how and when to use them
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Learn which foods are most easily digested and the magical dish the ancient Ayurvedic texts prescribe to speed up healing
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Take home a list of powerful home remedies for common ailments using ingredients from your own pantry
YOUR RETREAT LEADERS
IVY INGRAM
Ivy became a certified Ayurveda Practitioner in 2010, training for 2 years under renowned Ayurveda teacher Dr. Vasant Lad. She then trained for 6 months in India at a traditional treatment center.
She has a master’s degree in counseling psychology, an undergraduate degree from Brown University, and an advanced Ayuryoga instructor certification.
She helps clients find balance and symptom relief through online programs and in-person retreats. Read her full bio here.
BETSY BERTRAM
Betsy is a writer, speaker, Reiki practitioner and certified Kripalu yoga teacher. In all of her work, she aims to optimize health, increase well-being, and support people living life fully in alignment with their values.
She has been studying Ayurveda for 5 years and loves sharing Ayurvedic cooking, which transformed her digestion and continues to support optimal health and well-being in her life on a daily basis. Read her full bio here.
Weekend Schedule
Thursday
4pm ~ Check in
Settle into our spacious Retreat House, or take a walk to explore the charming town
6pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Welcome Circle
Friday & Saturday
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
10am-12noon ~ Workshop
12-1:30pm ~ Lunch
1:30-4:30pm ~ Optional Activities
4:30-6pm ~ Workshop
6pm ~ Dinner
7-8pm ~ Meditation/Yoga Nidra
Sunday
8-9am ~ Morning yoga
9am ~ Breakfast
10-11am ~ Closing Circle
11am ~ Check out
OUR RETREAT HOUSE
All our meals and kitchen sessions will be held at our fantastic Retreat House.
Kick back on the porch or rooftop deck and watch wild horses and dolphins in the distance. Lounge in the living rooms or soak in our private hot tub.
We'll be within walking distance to the Beaufort Historic District with restaurants, shops, and ferry service to beaches and the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
Stay overnight in our Retreat House, or register only for our workshops and meals.
OUR RETREAT MEALS
We will enjoy fresh, homemade Ayurvedic meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and tea time lovingly prepared by our retreat co-leader, Betsy Bertram, using locally grown North Carolina ingredients.
Some of our sessions will involve making contributions to the meals that we will then eat together. All participants will receive a recipe book at the end of the Retreat to recreate the delicious meals at home.
Accommodations
Each room in our Retreat House has one queen bed and a shared bathroom. You may choose single accommodations or share with a friend.
There are laundry facilities in the house, as well as two kitchens in case you want to bring your own snacks.
REGISTRATION
Thursday - Sunday, April 25 - 28, 2024
Limited Space Available!
Registration with Accommodations
Registration for Program/Meals Only
Registration Options
Click on any "Register" button below to see the cancellation policy
