"Face Down on Your Mat" Holy Yoga Retreat Scheduled for August

Online, June 21, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Phoenix, AZ - June 21, 2010 - The Living Well Retreats, provider of faith-based wellness programs, and Holy Yoga, premiere provider of Christ-centered yoga classes and instructor training programs, are pleased to announce their "Face Down on Your Mat" Holy Yoga retreat, scheduled for August 2010.

"Face Down on Your Mat" will take place August 20-22 at the beautiful Redemptorist Renewal Center, in Tucson. This life-changing retreat is designed for anyone who enjoys yoga and hiking, needs to get away from the daily grind, is craving a deeper relationship with God, or simply would like to connect to God and others in a meaningful and powerful way. The retreat will provide a variety of different levels and styles of Christian yoga classes and workshops ranging from beginner to advanced, fellowship hikes for novices to avid hikers, daily bible study, worship, and fellowship. All of this takes place in a peaceful, nurturing environment perfect for restoration and renewal.

Specific retreat offerings include:
Yoga Workshops: Basics, Partner, Advanced, Inversion, Pilates Infusion
Yoga Classes: Restorative, Gentle, Level 1/2, Slow Flow, Power
Fellowship & Yoga Hikes
Daily Bible Study, Meditation, Prayer
Live Worship
Church in the Desert Worship Service
Massage: Swedish, Sport (separate charge)

The cost of the retreat starts at $299, which includes all instruction, materials, ranch-style accommodations, gourmet meals, snacks, and beverages. Early bird and group discounts are available. Massage therapy is also available for a separate charge. Registration is currently underway at http://facedownsummer2010.eventbrite.com/. Space is limited and the retreat is expected to sell out, so participants are encouraged to register early to guarantee their spot. Gift certificates are available. For more information about the retreat visit www.thelivingwellretreats.com, email [email protected], or call 480-250-5867.

Instructors will include:
Dawn Rutledge, Founder of The Living Well Retreats, Holy Yoga Master Instructor, Certified Am I Hungry? Facilitator, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified Thai Assisted Yogasage Therapist
Brooke Boon, Founder of Holy Yoga & Holy Yoga Master Instructor
Alisa Keeton, Founder of AKA Fitness, Founder Weigh Less to Feed More & Holy Yoga Master Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer
Jennifer Miller, Founder of Home Life Revolution & Certified Holy Yoga Instructor
Kathy Marcucci, Founder of Practice Peace Yoga, Master Yoga Instructor, Certified Holy Yoga Instructor, Certified Thai Assisted Yogasage Therapist

Lynda Bowman who attended the Face Down on Your Mat retreat in January said, "I left this weekend recharged and re-focused on life and my contribution to this world. Thank you all for who you are to each of us and to our community. It was a gift to be with you."

"Like our last 'Face Down on Your Mat' retreat, our intention as a team is to provide another life changing experience where people can experience a true mind-body-spirit connection with one another and with God." stated Dawn Rutledge, Founder of the Living Well Retreats. "I am honored to be teaching along side such talented instructors who share the same passion."

The mission of The Living Well Retreats is to provide faith based wellness programs that foster whole-person wellness, combining the key elements of wellness to fully nourish, strengthen, renew, and transform the mind, body, heart, and spirit. The Living Well Retreats was founded by Dawn Rutledge, former Curves Ahwatukee Owner/Operator, Certified Personal Trainer, Holy Yoga instructor, Am I Hungry? facilitator, and Pilates instructor.

"My life purpose changed last year after seven years with Curves and three years with Holy Yoga when I discovered the power of combining my faith with my years of fitness experience," Dawn stated. "I felt a desire to develop a faith-based wellness program that would combine my faith, fitness background, weight management experience, and passion to help others achieve true wellness. That's when The Living Well Retreats was born."

Dawn serves within the Christ Centered Yoga Ministry at Mountain Park Community Church. She received the 2007 Palo Verde "Business Woman of the Year" award for her support of numerous charities and her dedication to community service.

For more information, visit www.thelivingwellretreats.com, email [email protected], or call 480-250-5867.