IN PERSON and LIVESTREAM!
7 Sessions: Sundays 1-3, Mondays 5:30-7:30
9/15, 9/16, 9/22, 9/23, 9/29, 9/30, 10/6

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How do we live our yoga off the mat? In its highest aspect, by becoming masters of our destiny. Until we become masters, we all have the power to shape the trajectory of our lives, achieve meaningful goals, and thoughtfully evaluate our circumstances in order to course-correct when necessary. This workshop gives us the tools. Join Paul on a journey of self-discovery as we boldly uncover aspects of ourselves that will inspire us to shine right now, today, and motivate us to work through that which dims our light. Based on the ancient Vedic concept of Purushārtha (intentions of the soul) and presented by the modern teachings of The Four Desires (book/workbook/courses by ParaYoga/Rod Stryker) along with other various supporting texts, students will leave with a tangible, specific, and appropriate roadmap for the next 6-18 months complete with fail-safes, and, an honest definition of possibly the biggest question of all: “what is my purpose in life”?! Each of the sessions build upon the last and it is strongly recommended that students attend all sessions for complete benefit. Tuition does not include The Four Desires Workbook ($25 paperback / $9.99 Kindle); not required but encouraged. Can’t wait to dive in together! This course is registered as continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.

• It's "goal setting on steroids"

• We'll uncover our subconscious habits and patterns

• We'll set conscious smaller monthly / annual goals that support our overall purpose

• We'll discover reasons preventing us from achieving past goals

• The majority of our time together is discussion, contemplation, writing/journaling, meditation, breathing, and yoga nidra (relaxation)… very little physical yoga is practiced.

• A look into karma, vikalpa, and dharma, and how these forces inform our life’s path

• The power of affirmation and manifestation through kriyashakti

• Sankalpa shakti (the power of resolve); how to increase capacity of will and determination

REGISTER HERE

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Paul Benedict leads a 3-night / 4-day yoga retreat weekend at Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah. Eight meals included (Thursday dinner, Friday all three, Saturday all three, Sunday breakfast), three nights (both single and double occupancy rates available), all practices, workshops and teachings with Paul, along with all amenities at the resort included! 

Retreat Schedule
(subject to slight change, scroll down for descriptions of all Sessions) 
***All times are in Mountain Time (one hour ahead of Las Vegas / Pacific Time)***

Thursday 8/22
04:00 - 05:00 Check-in
05:30 - 06:30 Session 1 (Studio 3)
06:45 - 08:00 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
08:15 - 09:00 Session 2 (Studio 3)

Friday 8/23
06:45 - 07:15 Session 3 (Lava View Lawn)
07:30 - 08:45 Session 4 (Studio 3)
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:30 - 01:00 Session 5 (Studio 3)
01:00 - 02:00 Lunch (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
02:00 - 05:30 Free time <AND/OR> 
03:30 - 05:00 **Optional** Hatha Yoga Workshop (Studio 3)
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
07:15 - 08:15 Session 7 (Lava View Lawn)
08:15 - 09:15 Session 8 (Fire Pit)

Saturday 8/24
06:45 - 07:15 Session 9 (Lava View Lawn)
07:30 - 08:45 Session 10 (off-property hike)
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:30 - 01:00 Session 11 (Studio 3)
01:00 - 02:00 Lunch (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
02:00 - 05:30 Free time <AND/OR> 
03:30 - 05:00 **Optional** Pranānāyāma & Nidra Workshop (Studio 3)
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
07:15 - 08:15 Session 13 (Lava View Lawn)
08:15 - 09:15 Session 14 (Fire Pit)

Sunday 8/25
06:45 - 07:15 Session 15 (Labyrinth)
07:30 - 08:45 Session 16 (Studio 3)
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:00 Check-out

Room Types
***Prices listed are for one person. Single occupancy requires one person staying in one room; double occupancy is the per-person price when two people stay together in one room

Regular (paid in full) Rates
Desert Oasis SINGLE OCCUPANCY $1845
Desert Oasis DOUBLE OCCUPANCY    $1245
Villa SINGLE OCCUPANCY                $2295
Villa DOUBLE OCCUPANCY                $1695

***Please note, the SINGLE OCCUPANCY prices reflect price-per-person for one person staying in the room. DOUBLE OCCUPANCY prices reflect price-per-person when two people share a room. Thank you!

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Desert Oasis King
Relax and unwind in our Desert Oasis King. This room includes a king bed and a generous bath area. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, satellite TV, deep soaking tub/shower combination, hairdryer, coffee maker, valuables safe, refrigerator, and comfortable robes. This cozy room accommodates up to 2 persons. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly. Rollaway beds are not available.

Desert Oasis Double
Our Desert Oasis Double features two full sized beds and a generous two sink bath area. Our Desert Oasis rooms are surrounded by lush landscaping and calming water features. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, deep soaking tub-shower combination, coffeemaker, satellite TV, hairdryers, valuables safe, refrigerator and cozy bathrobes. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Rollaway beds are not available. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly.

Luxury Villa King
Enjoy 600 luxurious square feet of living space with a king bed, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck, and master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in our Red Mountain Villas. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

Luxury Villa Double Queen
This Villa provides two queen beds, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or patio and a master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in nearly 600 square feet of comfort. These private villas accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The great teacher B.K.S. Iyengar writes “we human beings live between two realities of earth and sky. The earth stands for all that is practical, material, and tangible. The sky stands for all that is possible, pure, and perfect. Our lives unfold in the space between, where WE ARE the compass, and true north is our journey toward Universal Reality”

For our Between Earth & Sky yoga retreat, we will work between the grounding forces of the beautiful red earth and the liberating forces of the expansive blue sky to create a unique arc of experience for each retreat participant. Morning yoga practices will be more vigorous with movement, breath, meditation. There will also be yoga philosophy teachings, guided breathing practices, guided relaxation (yoga nidrā) and sound meditation (crystal & Tibetan bowls and symphonic gong). Afternoon practices are workshop-style offerings to explore deeper dives into yoga practice and theory. These are optional, as some participants will choose to spend the afternoons quietly in nature or receive a spa treatment or anything else desirable. Evening practices will be slower and gentler, including some vinyasa, yin yoga, more breathing, and meditation.

By the end of our retreat, we will have revived our connection to not only nature, but to ourselves. All the practices and philosophy are aimed at increasing peace, good energy, and clarity to see where our “true north” is pointing us so when we return home, we know where to direct our rekindled inner fire.

In addition to our rich schedule of yoga theory and practice, we’ll gather Friday and Saturday evenings around the fire for community, additional meditation & inner work, and a little guitar and (possibly) singing! Nothing is forced and everything will feel just right.

Meals are all served in the Canyon Breeze Restaurant to our group at set times. Included in our retreat weekend are Thursday dinner (6:45pm), Friday & Saturday breakfast (9am), lunch (12:45pm), and dinner (5:30pm) and Sunday breakfast (9am).  We can’t wait for you to join us!

Retreat Schedule WITH DESCRIPTIONS
(subject to slight change) 
***All times are in Mountain Time (one hour ahead of Las Vegas / Pacific Time)***

Thursday 8/22
04:00 - 05:00 Check-in
05:30 - 06:30 Session 1 (Studio 3) Welcome circle, logistics, gentle yoga with prānāyāma and meditation.
06:45 - 08:00 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
08:15 - 09:00 Session 2 (Studio 3) Calmingprānāyāma, yoga nidra (laying down), sound meditation (laying down, bowls & gong)

Friday 8/23
06:45 - 07:15 Session 3 (Lava View Lawn) Sunrise meditation & prānāyāma, seated, outside.
07:30 - 08:45 Session 4 (Studio 3) Vinyasa yoga, meditation, prānāyāma (all levels, more vigorous)
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:30 - 1:00 Session 5 (Studio 3) Yoga philosophy, self-reflection, simple vinyasa yoga, meditation, prānāyāma
01:00 - 02:00 Lunch (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
02:00 - 05:30 Free time <AND/OR> 
03:30 - 05:00 **Optional** Hatha Yoga Workshop (Studio 3) In-depth theory, study, and practice of holistic physical yoga techniques, all-levels, moderately vigorous)
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
07:15 - 08:15 Session 7 (Lava View Lawn) Sunset meditation & prānāyāma, seated, outside.
08:15 - 09:15 Session 8 (Fire Pit) Discussion, self-reflection, community

Saturday 8/24
06:45 - 07:15 Session 9 (Lava View Lawn) Sunrise meditation & prānāyāma, seated, outside.
07:30 - 08:45 Session 10 (off-property hike) Paul leads a short hike in Snow Canyon State Park.
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:30 - 01:00 Session 11 (Studio 3) Vinyasa yoga, meditation, prānāyāma (all levels, more vigorous)
01:00 - 02:00 Lunch (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
02:00 - 05:30 Free time <AND/OR> 
03:30 - 05:00 **Optional** Yoga Nidra Workshop (Studio 3) In-depth theory, study, and practice of yoga nidra; conscious relaxation, rejuvenation, and spiritual connection. All-levels, very little movement.
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
07:15 - 08:15 Session 13 (Lava View Lawn) Sunset meditation & prānāyāma, seated, outside.
08:15 - 09:15 Session 14 (Fire Pit) Discussion, self-reflection, community

Sunday 8/25
06:45 - 07:15 Session 15 (Labyrinth) Walking meditation, self-reflection
07:30 - 08:45 Session 16 (Studio 3) Vinyasa yoga, meditation, prānāyāma (all levels, more vigorous)
09:00 - 10:00 Breakfast (Canyon Breeze Restaurant)
11:00 Check-out

IN PERSON and LIVESTREAM!
Sundays 1-3, Mondays 5:30-7:30
1/28, 1/29, 2/4, 2/5, 2/12, 2/18, 2/19

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How do we live our yoga off the mat? In its highest aspect, by becoming masters of our destiny. Until we become masters, we all have the power to shape the trajectory of our lives, achieve meaningful goals, and thoughtfully evaluate our circumstances in order to course-correct when necessary. This workshop gives us the tools. Join Paul on a journey of self-discovery as we boldly uncover aspects of ourselves that will inspire us to shine right now, today, and motivate us to work through that which dims our light. Based on the ancient Vedic concept of Purushārtha (intentions of the soul) and presented by the modern teachings of The Four Desires (book/workbook/courses by ParaYoga/Rod Stryker) along with other various supporting texts, students will leave with a tangible, specific, and appropriate roadmap for the next 6-18 months complete with fail-safes, and, an honest definition of possibly the biggest question of all: “what is my purpose in life”?! Each of the sessions build upon the last and it is strongly recommended that students attend all sessions for complete benefit. Tuition does not include The Four Desires Workbook ($25 paperback / $9.99 Kindle); not required but encouraged. Can’t wait to dive in together! This course is registered as continuing education credits with Yoga Alliance.

• It's "goal setting on steroids"

• We'll uncover our subconscious habits and patterns

• We'll set conscious smaller monthly / annual goals that support our overall purpose

• We'll discover reasons preventing us from achieving past goals

• The majority of our time together is discussion, contemplation, writing/journaling, meditation, breathing, and yoga nidra (relaxation)… very little physical yoga is practiced.

• A look into karma, vikalpa, and dharma, and how these forces inform our life’s path

• The power of affirmation and manifestation through kriyashakti

• Sankalpa shakti (the power of resolve); how to increase capacity of will and determination

REGISTER HERE

REGISTER HERE

Paul leads a 3-night / 4-day yoga, prānāyāma and tantra retreat weekend at Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah. Nine meals included (Friday dinner, Saturday all three, Sunday all three, Monday breakfast & lunch), three nights (both single and double occupancy rates available), all practices, workshops and teachings with Paul, along with all amenities at the resort included! 

REGISTER HERE

Tentative Schedule
Friday 12/29
05:30 - 06:30 Session 1 (Bryce Canyon Room)
06:45 - 08:00 Dinner
08:15 - 09:00 Session 2 (Bryce Canyon Room)

Saturday 12/30
07:15 - 08:15 Session 3 (Bryce Canyon Room)
08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
11:00 - 12:00 Session 4 (Bryce Canyon Room)
12:00 - 05:30 Lunch & free time
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner
07:00 - 08:00 Session 5 (Fire Pit or Bryce Canyon Room)

Sunday 12/31
07:15 - 08:15 Session 6 (Bryce Canyon Room)
08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
11:00 - 12:00 Session 7 (Bryce Canyon Room)
12:00 - 05:30 Lunch & free time
05:30 - 06:45 Dinner
08:00 - 10:00 Session 8 (Fire Pit or Bryce Canyon Room)

Monday 1/1/24
06:30 - 09:30 Breakfast
10:30 - 12:30 Session 9 (Bryce Canyon Room)
12:30 - 02:00 Lunch & free time / departure

Room Types
*Prices listed are for one person. Single occupancy requires one person staying in one room; double occupancy is the per-person price for two people staying in one room

Early Bird Rates Through 12/14
Desert Oasis SINGLE OCCUPANCY    $1745
Desert Oasis DOUBLE OCCUPANCY   $1245
Villa SINGLE OCCUPANCY                $1945
Villa DOUBLE OCCUPANCY               $1445

Regular Rates (after 12/14)
Desert Oasis SINGLE OCCUPANCY    $1995
Desert Oasis DOUBLE OCCUPANCY   $1495
Villa SINGLE OCCUPANCY                $2195
Villa DOUBLE OCCUPANCY               $1695

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Desert Oasis King
Relax and unwind in our Desert Oasis King. This room includes a king bed and a generous bath area. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, satellite TV, deep soaking tub/shower combination, hairdryer, coffee maker, valuables safe, refrigerator, and comfortable robes. This cozy room accommodates up to 2 persons. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly. Rollaway beds are not available.

Desert Oasis Double
Our Desert Oasis Double features two full sized beds and a generous two sink bath area. Our Desert Oasis rooms are surrounded by lush landscaping and calming water features. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, deep soaking tub-shower combination, coffeemaker, satellite TV, hairdryers, valuables safe, refrigerator and cozy bathrobes. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Rollaway beds are not available. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly.

Luxury Villa King
Enjoy 600 luxurious square feet of living space with a king bed, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck, and master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in our Red Mountain Villas. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

Luxury Villa Double Queen
This Villa provides two queen beds, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or patio and a master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in nearly 600 square feet of comfort. These private villas accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

REGISTER HERE

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Paul leads a two-night / three-day breathwork and meditation immersion weekend at Red Mountain Resort in St. George, Utah. 6 meals included (Friday dinner, Saturday all three, Sunday breakfast & lunch), two nights (both single and double occupancy rates available), all practices, workshops and teachings with Paul, along with all amenities at the resort included! 

Aimed at those who have some experience with meditation and breathing practices and seasoned meditators! Now that you have a personal, working knowledge of calming the mind and emotions on a regular and consistent basis, it’s time to dive deeper, in a serene natural environment that will provide self-nourishment and learning, in a retreat-type weekend experience. This intermediate-level meditation course is a multi-part immersion for those who are interested in the science and mechanics of the techniques available to us, and how to use this knowledge to create specific, intentional practices for yourself and if desired, for others in a teaching environment. Content draws from the “three rivers” of classical yoga, tantra, and ayurveda, woven together into practices including prānāyāma, kriya, bandha, mudrā, mantra, yoga nidrā / deep relaxation, visualization, affirmation, and others. Students will learn how to “sequence” meditation methodologies and to select specific techniques to achieve intended results. This immersion includes discussion/lecture, practical experience doing the techniques, and some experience leading others through the practices. 

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Tentative Schedule
Friday
03:00 - 05:00 Community Gathering
05:00 - 06:30 Session 1
06:45 - 07:45 Dinner
08:00 - 09:00 Session 2

Saturday
07:00 - 08:00 Session 3
08:00 - 09:15 Breakfast
09:30 - 12:00 Session 4
12:00 - 03:30 Lunch & free time
03:30 - 05:15 Session 5
05:30 - 06:30 Dinner
06:45 - 08:00 Session 6

Sunday
07:00 - 08:00 Session 7
08:00 - 09:15 Breakfast
09:30 - 12:00 Session 8
12:00 - Lunch & free time / departure

Room Types
**Prices listed are for one person. Single occupancy requires one person staying in one room; double occupancy is the per-person price for two people staying in one room.

Desert Oasis SINGLE OCCUPANCY $1270
Desert Oasis DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $870
Villa SINGLE OCCUPANCY $1470
Villa DOUBLE OCCUPANCY $1070

Desert Oasis King
Relax and unwind in our Desert Oasis King. This room includes a king bed and a generous bath area. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, satellite TV, deep soaking tub/shower combination, hairdryer, coffee maker, valuables safe, refrigerator, and comfortable robes. This cozy room accommodates up to 2 persons. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly. Rollaway beds are not available.

Desert Oasis Double
Our Desert Oasis Double features two full sized beds and a generous two sink bath area. Our Desert Oasis rooms are surrounded by lush landscaping and calming water features. Appointments include a writing desk, telephone, deep soaking tub-shower combination, coffeemaker, satellite TV, hairdryers, valuables safe, refrigerator and cozy bathrobes. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Rollaway beds are not available. All Red Mountain guest rooms are non-smoking, with select rooms being pet-friendly.

Luxury Villa King
Enjoy 600 luxurious square feet of living space with a king bed, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or deck, and master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in our Red Mountain Villas. This room accommodates up to 2 adults. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

Luxury Villa Double Queen
This Villa provides two queen beds, all the amenities of our Desert Oasis Rooms, plus a natural gas fireplace, balcony or patio and a master bath with oversize shower and soaking tub in nearly 600 square feet of comfort. These private villas accommodate up to 2 adults and 2 children. Sorry, no pets or smoking in any Red Mountain Villa.

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$495

The first time we offered this course, earlier this year, it was such a popular offering and well attended that we are offering it again starting July 8, and this time expanded from 20 hours to 25… still CE-accredited with Yoga Alliance. Hosted by Kintsugi Yoga in Las Vegas and live-streamed (and recorded) via Zoom, this course will take place twice a week for 12 sessions. Saturdays 3:30 - 5:30 and Mondays 5:30 - 7:30pm. All sessions will be available in-person in Las Vegas and real-time via Zoom, and recordings of all sessions (along with course materials) will be provided to all participants.

Are you interested in the theory, intentions, and history behind the practices of yoga that we love doing? Is yoga more to you than just physical movements, stretching and sweating? Join Paul as he guides an exploratory journey into the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of classical yoga, in a holistic sense, with the aim to understand yoga as a worldview. How can we use these ancient teachings to inform our daily actions and modify our lives for the better? Is it actually possible to reduce suffering while navigating this chaotic world? Is life fair? Do we truly have free will? The study of yoga philosophy gives us these answers and more. 

Texts for study will include:

• Yoga Sutras of Patañjali

• Bhagavad Gita

• "Theosophy: An Introductory Study Course" by John Algeo

• "A New Earth" and "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle

• "Ancient Wisdom for a New Age" by Terry Hunt and Paul Benedict

• "The Masters and The Path" by C.W. Leadbeater 

Additional topics of focus are:

• How does karma operate in my life and what can I learn from it?

• Is there an afterlife?

• The nature of the human soul

• The power of thought

• The plan and purpose of physical existence

• What is spirit?

• Comparative religions and yoga

• Developing clairvoyance

Saturday sessions are held in-person at Kintsugi Yoga in Las Vegas and Monday sessions are held at a private residence near Kintsugi. All sessions will streamed live via Zoom and recorded. Come with an open mind and the eagerness to shift perspectives and learn from the wise teachers of the past and present! This course is registered with Yoga Alliance as 25 hours of continuing education credits for accredited yoga teachers.