Om Shanti Wrap Up

Thank you so much for a rejuvenating weekend. I was very happy with a weekend full of spiritual contemplation’s as well as all the love and caring that I felt while I was there. It is a very special environment that you have.

Retreat_HikewebWe don’t yet have photos from the recent retreat. This is a photo of the spring gang.

From those who filled out the retreat evaluation forms (we got 10 out of 13) we wanted to share the following comments:

Thank you so much for a rejuvenating weekend. I was very happy with a weekend full of spiritual contemplation’s as well as all the love and caring that I felt while I was there. It is a very special environment that you have.
Thomas, Salt Lake City

It was an unexpected retreat for me in many ways. I am most grateful for everything & look forward to sharing my pictures with others, as well as recommending the next retreat .
Elizabeth, California

Taking my time & deep meditative yoga was exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to take it out of the “athletic” context & find the spiritual oneness with your body. Alan was a dynamic teacher.
The food classes were so fun. Simple ingredients can make exciting food that is a pleasure to eat.
I will be back for another retreat & I hope to bring people with me. I have made such wonderful friends in a short period & can’t wait to be with them again.
Leah, Ogden

This is my second retreat here. I spent much of my time in quiet meditation & study. Thanks for allowing the flexibility of attending portions instead of the entire event.  You always manage to exceed my expectations. I cannot thank you enough.
Alan, Ogden

The relaxed non regimented atmosphere allowed me to really rejuvenate myself.
Gene, Provo

I liked the balance of everything. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Melissa, Provo

You truly opened up and accepted us as part of your community – so we felt a part of it not simply guests. There is so much positiveness and inclusiveness — which was a gift. It’s a bit tough to adjust back to life when I can’t do yoga for 3 hours a day and there’s no chanting (which is quite bonding). I also miss having lots of fresh healthy food to eat for each meal. I haven’t had any desire to eat meat since I left.
Janet, Fruit Heights

Some suggestions from the evaluation forms were: to have more philosophy & teaching of the Krishna beliefs, begin the candlelight meditations a little less late in the evening, print English meanings for the kirtan songs, organize the llamas a little better on the Hot Springs hike, try an additional form of meditation to the candlelight, more time for the Hot Springs, have double beds for couples, & bigger pillows.

The average ratings for each activity wherein 5 means “very satisfied” & 1 is “very dissatisfied.”

Alan’s Yoga  5
Sat Cooking Class 5
Sun Cooking Class 5
Meals 4.6
Lodging  4.6
Hot Springs 4.6
Sat Night kirtan 4.5
Candle Meditation 4.2

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