2025 SOYA Annual Yoga Retreat
May 30-June 1, 2025
Join us for SOYA’s Annual Yoga Retreat in beautiful Sorrento, BC! We are excited to gather together again with our family of Yoga friends!
Trust the River with Rolf Gates
Ultimately, Kripalu Yoga aims to foster a sense of mindfulness, compassion, and holistic well-being. We will feel into the essence of the yoga practices that guide our way to a healthier existence. In this, we can surrender attachments and find rest and refuge within, to finally let go of the many ways we resist the natural flow of life.
As we learn to Trust the River, we can finally experience our true nature – one of wholeness and delight.
“Bring your all to your practice. Let your practice be a means to discover your fullness. Be vulnerable, be sad, be happy, be mad, but be there. Just let it happen. Life is about giving, and through giving we receive everything that we need. Let your practice be about giving- give of your heart, give of your spirit, give of your virtue.”
– Rolf Gates, Meditations from the Mat
Meet Our Special Guest
Rolf Gates
Rolf Gates is a graduate, lead faculty and Director of the Kripalu School of Yoga. Rolf is a leading voice in contemporary yoga, and his work is used as a resource for yoga students and teachers worldwide. He conducts vinyasa intensives and 200- and 300-hour teacher trainings internationally.
A former US Army Ranger and social worker specializing in addiction, Rolf brings his eclectic background to his teaching and life. His work has been featured on television and in print, including Yoga Journal, People magazine, and Travel and Leisure.
Rolf is the author of Daily Reflections on Addiction, Yoga, and Getting Well—as well as the best-selling Meditations from the Mat: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga and Meditations on Intention and Being: Daily Reflections on the Path of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Compassion. His first children’s book, Yoga Friend: A Pose by Pose Partner Yoga Adventure, was published in 2018.
https://kripalu.org/
Tuition for Yoga Retreat
$350 + gst
- A non-refundable deposit of $110.25 will be processed at the time of registration to hold your spot. Payment in full required before the start of the retreat.
- For attendees NOT staying onsite at Sorrento Centre, an offsite fee of $25 will be added to your fees. This fee includes use of Sorrento Centre’s amenities such as private beach access, facility washrooms and daily continental breakfasts.
- Payments must be made in full by April 15th, 2025.
- For cancellations prior to April 30th, you will be refunded your fees paid to SOYA, less the deposit. There are no refunds after April 30th.
- Meals and rooms/camping available on site and in the area.
- Directions and what to bring PDF
Event Details
May 30-June 1, 2025
Daily Schedule
Registration Table opens Friday, May 30 at 1pm, event kickoff 7pm. Concludes Sunday, June 1 at 12pm.
STAY TUNED FOR THE FULL WEEKEND SCHEDULE TBA
Location
The SOYA Retreat is held at Sorrento Centre, 1159 Passchendaele Rd, Sorrento, BC. The main hall is across the road at Sorrento Memorial Hall. Sorrento is located on the TransCanada Highway 20 minutes west of Salmon Arm and 45 minutes east of Kamloops.
Travel
Flights: Various airlines including Westjet fly into Kelowna AND Kamloops. Airport Transportation: Call Sorrento Centre for information on a local airport shuttle from Kamloops. 250-675-2421 (Toll Free 866-694-2409) or email registrar@sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
Driving: Sorrento is 147 km North West of Kelowna, and 80 km East of Kamloops.
The grounds at the Sorrento Centre are a beautiful greeting to guests that stay onsite or join in the delicious communal meals.
Many choose to stay at the beautiful Sorrento Centre, where you will find a lodging arrangement to suit many preferences and budgets.
Whether you stay onsite or not, all SOYA retreat guests are welcome to explore and enjoy the lovely grounds and private beach throughout the weekend. This even includes a delicious continental breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday for everyone! You can also opt to join in with the delicious communal lunches and dinners, made fresh in the Sorrento Centre kitchen. Prices and details below.
Alternative options for several offsite accommodations are described below as well.
Sorrento Centre Accommodation Information
Rooms, camping, and meals are reserved directly with Sorrento Centre or alternate locations. You can reserve your room online from Jan 4th onward at this link – Book Online.
For assistance, call 250-675-2421 (Toll Free 866-694-2409) or email registrar@sorrento-centre.bc.ca.
Lodges: All rooms have private bathrooms, linens and towels provided. Bring your own shampoo. Single rooms with a single bed ($111/night). Shared rooms with twin beds ($126/night for two). Shared rooms with a double and a single bed ($137/night for two). Suites with a king or queen bed, hide-a-bed, a stove and small fridge ($179/night for two, $20 for third person).
A-frame: Double fold-out couch, bathroom, kitchennette, with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee pot. ($168/night).
Cabins: 1 has two bunkbeds, the other has 1 bunkbed and 1 Queen bed. Bathroom/shower. Small kitchenette with bar fridge, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee pot. ($179/night)
Cabanas: What a deal! If you are looking for an economical alternative for accommodation, share a 5 bed Cabana for $126/night! These small rustic cottages are an alternative to camping. Bring your own linens and cooking supplies. No running water – use the campground washrooms and showers. Pets allowed for $11/night.
Camping -Tent and RV: RV sites with full 30 amp hookups ($63/night), partial hookups ($53-$58/night), and tenting sites ($42/night). Basic campground washrooms and showers are available. There are no cooking facilities in the campgrounds so bring your own stoves, etc. Pets $6/night.
Meals at Sorrento Centre
Delicious vegetarian meals made as much as possible from fresh vegetables from the Sorrento Centre farm! Many dietary needs are accommodated by a loving staff!
Continental Breakfast included, Lunches $17/day, Dinner $24/day.
Meals must be booked in advance – to reserve see details above. Can’t remember if you booked your meals? Call 250-675-2421.
Alternative accommodations
Within walking distance of Sorrento Centre
– The Sorrento Inn call 250-675-2885 or book online at http://inn-motel.britishcolumbiahotels.net/es/
– Shuswap Lake Motel – it is best to make your reservation by phone or email. info@shuswaplakemotel.com or call at (250) 675-2420. Toll Free 1-888-587-0514. Their online reservation system will not be up until spring. Visit Website
– Maples White Sands Resort & Heritage B&B http://www.whitesandscottages.com/contact-white-sands.html
Accommodations a 10 minute drive away:
– Selah Retreat B&B Visit Website
– One Bay Away B&B. 25 minute drive but can commute to the retreat with the owner. Such a sweet suite on the lake, you will want to stay longer! email wendewinn1@gmail.com call 250-803-8383 to book privately for reduced rate.
– Squilax HI Hostel (renovated train cars) website: https://hihostels.ca/en/destinations/british-columbia/hi-shuswap-lake Email: shuswap@hihostels.ca
