Path: a course or direction in which a person is moving.
Each new day offers a chance to live fully into our path and bring us more in line with our deepest intentions. The traditional sense of achievements are on pause, allowing us to carve out a path that is in integrity with where we want to place our attention and time.
Devotion: what we devote our time, attention, our life force to.
This is a recommitment to the love and enthusiasm we bring to this life and to each moment.
We'll make space for ten days of deep self study, yoga practice, and falling in love with life again and again.
This unique 10-day training begins by establishing your svadharma, your own personal path.
Three themes will create a foundation for our practice and study:
With this deeper understanding of your personal path of yoga, we’ll dive into the training’s core curriculum with experienced guidance from Janet Stone and top-of-their-field guest teachers.
In this immersion, we deepen our relationship with self through the lens of bhakti — the devotional, heart-centered path of yoga. We will establish a foundation of living our daily life with love and devotion to each breath.
We'll gather along the northern bluffs of the Columbia Gorge to expand our perspective, connect with nature, and find space for new ideas and routines.
Guest faculty will include Marti Nikko and DJ Drez.
This immersion is designed for teachers, aspiring teachers and long-term practitioners of yoga.
This training is an in-person elective option for Janet's teacher training programs, and offers 108 hours of elective credit.
Lodging is not included in this training. There are a number of delightful accommodations in White Salmon and the surrounding area. We will share some recommendations.
Enrollment is open for the 2024 Path of Devotion Immersion in White Salmon, Washington. A deposit of $1108 is required to secure your spot. The remaining balance can be paid in one installment or via a 10-month payment plan.
All rates listed in USD.
Janet’s studentship began at 17 under the meditation teachings of Prem Rawat. His reverence for simplicity and finding joy in the rise and fall of life live on in her practice and teaching today. In 1996, she traveled to India, the birthplace of her grandfather, and became dedicated to the path of yoga. Janet blends the alchemy of her own practice with decades of studentship. She aspires not to teach but to allow the practice to emanate from her, letting awareness blend with movement and breath. Based in Bali and San Francisco, she leads immersions, retreats, workshops and more.
A truly gifted teacher, Marti is known for motivating her students through her own passion. Fully certified in Yoga and the Pilates Method, and having worked in the wellness community for the past 18 years, she teaches from a deep understanding of movement dynamics and the body. Keeping students engaged using unique modifications and variations to the classic repertoire, her sessions encourage focus and concentration. She continually supports her desires to learn new methods and her ability to help one find strength and ease through practice. She believes in the deep healing power of yoga. It is her desire to create space that allows for greater depth, awareness and overall wellbeing in one’s practice.
Drez transforms the vibe of any scene his sound is set upon. Rooted in underground L.A. hiphop, Dr. EZ applies precise turn-table skills to a cutting edge vision for truly universal music, intelligently integrating elements of hiphop, world music, soul, funk, jazz, and reggae into his trademark sound and production. A master of his craft in the studio and on stage, Drez cuts and composes profoundly original tracks that facilitate body movement practice of all forms— be it dance, yoga asana or after-hours intimate/ecstatic.
Amanda Giacomini is an artist and yoga teacher who is best known for her 10,000 Buddhas project. Inspired by ancient Buddhist artwork in the Ajanta caves in India, Amanda set out on a mission to paint 10,000 Buddhas. After a decade of painting, 10,000 Buddhas is a worldwide art project, including large scale murals, fine art paintings, works on paper, and textiles. Amanda is also a dedicated Yogini with over 20 years of of teaching experience. She has taught yoga all over the world at festivals, art museums, night clubs, and even the White House. She continues to teach weekly classes at Point Reyes Yoga in Northern California which she co-founded in 2001 with her husband MC YOGI. She has been featured in National Geographic, New York Magazine, Yoga Journal, Yoga International, Tricycle, Lion’s Roar, and Origin Magazine.
Sara Davis is an artist and educator whose work is inspired by the principles and teachings of yoga. She has a BA in Studio Art and a certification in Photography. Her 20+ year creative career journey has taken her from fashion photography and design to ceramics and mindful art.
Sara is the president and co-founder of The Culture Farm, a pioneering non-profit dedicated to merging the arts, education, and sustainable agriculture. This initiative aims to harness the transformative power of these elements to stimulate community engagement, promote environmental stewardship, and enhance overall well-being.
Scientific research suggests that art is a beautiful and unexpected facilitator of wonder. Curiosity is a building block for flourishing and art is a vehicle for that curiosity. Art taps into our need to understand, be moved, and embrace ambiguity. Like yoga, art expands empathy, strengthens relationships, and increases attention.
Sara aims to blend art and yoga to spark joy while holding space for healing. With a fiery spirit, a love of nature, travel, and all things adventure, Sara calls on her courage ofter and hopes to inspire others to do the same.
Portland, Oregon
We will create a shared doc so that folks can coordinate rideshares and/or shared car rentals.
It is also possible to take the lightrail from the airport to Union Station and from there one train goes from Portland to White Salmon/Bingen each day.
We'll gather at Columbia Gorge Yoga, 177 W Jewett Blvd, White Salmon, WA 98672
Since this is an immersion, the days will be full. We'll begin at 4 pm on August 30, and end at 8:30 am on September 8 (you have the option to join Janet for a public class on September 8 at 9 am at no added cost).
A number of wonderful options exist in the region, and we recommend booking early. Local towns include White Salmon, Hood River, Underwood, and Bingen.
Some of our recommendations:
Shared house: Currently, one attendee has a house booked with two open rooms, about 5 blocks from the studio. Email Connie if you'd like to be connected to explore this option.
Airbnb or VRBO: As of July 9, there are still bookings available within walking distance of the studio and even more a short drive away within White Salmon or across the bridge in Hood River. We'll try to match houseshares, and single rooms/studios are also available.
Society Hotel, Bingen, WA: they have a range of lodging options including private cabins and bunks. As of July 19, there are still bunk spots available for August 30-September 6, which would mean finding a second option from Sept 6-8.
Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River, OR: Historic hotel across the bridge from White Salmon. As of July 19, they have availability from July 1-8.
Ruby June Inn, Husum, WA: Just a few miles north of White Salmon. As of July 19, they have availability from September 4-8.
Westcliff Lodge, Hood River, OR: Lodge across the bridge from White Salmon, directly on the river. As of July 19, they have full availability from August 30-September 8.
Best Western Plus, Hood River Inn, Hood River, OR: Hotel across the bridge from White Salmon, directly on the river. As of July 19, they have full availability from August 30-September 8.
Camping: Memaloose State Park in Oregon is 30 minutes away. If you have a van or RV, or you love days of tent camping, this might be for you! As of July 19, the campsite is about half full.
Booking.com is also still showing some properties available for the full time.
