The Retreat

Cultivate  your creativity and nourish your body, mind and spirit with this special yoga & knitting retreat at beautiful Stowel Lake Farm on Salt Spring Island. Suitable and supportive for beginners and experienced knitters and yoga students. Daily yoga classes, knitting workshops, and knitting circles offer opportunities for learning and connection. Find out more about the  retreat schedule, accommodations, food, yoga and knitting by clicking below or email agi@arbutusyoga.ca.

Knitting & Yoga

Knitting and Yoga go together like peas and carrots! Knitting, once learned, is a form of moving meditation that invites us to slow down and take life at a human pace. The rhythmic movement coupled with the slow act of creating something with love from your own hands is deeply regulating and rewarding. The mindfulness and attention required for knitting is similar to that required for yoga: bringing your full attention to the pattern or pose invites you into the present moment, providing a respite from the thoughts or worries of the day. So sit and knit for a bit... just a few rows can be a lovely reset!