Yoga asanas are rooted in a human expression of the dynamic map of the world around us.

On this journey into the vibrant landscape of Kings Canyon National Park, we will plant our feet on the gleaming Sierra granite, letting the mountains, waterfalls and wildflowers of this stunning setting inspire our soulful inquiry into what is most alive and important right now in our lives. We begin with a full day's hike, including moderate up and downhill sections, to our base camp. Each subsequent day will blend yoga practice, group time, ceremony and solitude in the mountain wilderness. Limited to only eight people, this is a unique and powerful gift to give yourself.

THE DETAILS

When: August 17 – 23, 2008. *Please Note – Most participants will carpool and choose to arrive on the night of August 16th so they can acquaint themselves with the area and not rush into the start of the quest the next morning.

Where: Sequoia National Park. The trip will begin and end at Stony Creek Campground by the north end of Sequoia NP (a 6 hour drive from the Bay Area). The campground has pay phones, a restaurant and small store nearby but is otherwise fairly isolated. Some other amenities can be found 8 miles away at Logdepole. All permits and camping fees from 8/16 – 8/23/08 are paid by Wilderness Reflections.

What you need to provide: Personal hiking and camping gear (list to be provided); share in carpooling costs/vehicles. Ability to carry a 30-40 lb. pack. No prior camping experience needed.

To Register:  Send a $200 non-refundable deposit and a 1-page letter of intent stating why you wish to participate in the quest to Wilderness Reflections, P.O. Box 177, Woodacre, CA 94973. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Balance of fees is non-refundable and non-transferable within 5 weeks of the start of the program.

Guides for the Landscapes of the Soul:

Darcy Lyon founded Heartfire Healing Arts in 1996 as an umbrella for her creative work with healing, hope and transformation (www.HeartfireArts.com). A professional artist for ten years, she has extensive training in dance, theater, creative writing and weaving personal stories into original art work. She is a Certified Anusara Yoga instructor and Nationally Registered Teacher (RYT).  For eight years she has taught in multiple settings and delights in using this comprehensive system of knowledge to support students in finding greater ease, joy and freedom in their body, mind and heart. She passionately believes in the individual's ability to take the lead in their life and alchemically turn it into gold. Through the doorway of personal change we create cultural transformation.

Dave Talamo, MFT is founder of Wilderness Reflections. He has over 25 years of experience guiding wilderness trips, works as a therapist with youth and adults, and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. He is committed to the expression of joy and authenticity through the body and to helping others experience their own embodied selves in an intimate, ecstatic relationship with Nature. Dave trained in wilderness quest guiding with Steven Foster and Meredith Little and has apprenticed himself to wild places throughout North America and several other continents.