Ki-Hara Retreat - St. John, US Virgin Islands
St. John, USVI
January 8-15, 2011
Come join us for a 7 day and 6 night Retreat and Ki-Hara Certification on the beautiful island of St. John.We have chosen the Estate Concordia Reserve for the backdrop to our relaxing spring Retreat. Come join us as we teach you Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching techniques in our Level 1 Certification followed by group stretching sessions. Trainings are open to people of all levels and professions - and the only pre-requisite is an interest!
The Eco Friendly Estate Concordia provides the perfect rustic retreat. Two people will share an Eco-Tent built on the hillside. We will stretch in an open air pavillion with amazing views. You will have plenty of free time to enjoy the white sand beaches, go snorkeling and sunbathing, or to the wild rocky coastlines for beachcoming and contemplative relecting. A true retreat, this location will give you the peace and traquility you need to experience the greatness six days of stretching can bring. Peel away layers of tightness - opening your body to show the beauty of your inner being.
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All units have private toilets and Showers, kitchen equipment, refrigeration and linens. Eco-tents are 12 volt solar-electric.
Schedule
You can choose to spend as little or as much time with us as possible. Certification classes are from 7-10 am on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and are only required of first time attendees. We will practice skills on other days. We break for lunch and excusions from 10 am - 4 pm.Early Evening classes are are every day from 4-6 pm followed by dinner.Price
Cabins are $2,200 for single occupancy and includes Level 1 Certification and afternoon training sessions.Discounts:
Referral Discount: $25 per person off
Level 1 Trainer Discount: $500 off
Sharing a Cabin: Up to $1,120 off
For instance: If you're an existing trainer and share the cabin with 4 other people, your cost is only $480 for a week vacation!
Contact Carrie to figure out the details of your trip. *Note: Food is not included in the cost of the retreat. The Cafe Concorida serves meals throughout the day. Each tent also has it's own kitchen.
Level I Course - Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching is approved by NASM (Nationally Academy of Sports Medicine) for 1.4 CEUs (continuing education units), ISSA (International Sports and Sciences Association) for 12 credits and NCBTMB for 12 credits.
Certifications are currently held across the country. If you are interested in hosting a training in your city, please contact Carrie@InnovativeBodySolutions.com (minimum of 10 people required).
Go to Stretch Chi for more information about Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching and visit Estate Concordia Preserve for information on the resort.
If you are interested in attending this retreat, e-mail StretchChi@gmail.com for more information.
Your Instructor:
Chicago - Carrie Collins, founder of Stretch Chi, received her training in Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching from Anne Tierney and Steve Sierra and the Meridian Flexibility System from Bob Cooley. She was introduced to Resistance Stretching in 2003 while living in San Francisco. Carrie is a classically trained pianist and found that the system not only relieved tension from long hours of practicing, but also helped balance and strengthen her body, mind and spirit. Her work as a Ki-Hara Instructor has lead to feature articles in the Chicago Tribune and Time Out Chicago. Carrie has experience training athletes such as marathon runners, ironman triathletes, professional baseball players and world class swimmers, helping them to enhance performance and speed up recovery. Her experience ranges from athletes to musicians to individuals with disabilities. Carrie sits of the board of directors for the Ki-Hara Method of Resistance Stretching and has been teaching Level 1 certifications and training interns in the method since Fall 2008.