WHY UNITY?

THE UNITY VISION:
Our vision of Unity invites all of us to recognize that we are connected to one another.   We are subject to a force that is greater than ourselves, greater than the individual ego, greater than our circumstances or our stories.  The unity vision is shared by many, and expressed as a deep reverence for peace and equality, recognizing the inherent worth of all beings.   We respect the process of change, growth and evolution of people, place, and planet.

Unity is a vision for community living in harmony with nature and with one another.  May all beings be healthy, happy, peaceful and free!

OUR MISSION:
To provide a safe, inclusive space for personal transformation and community connections.  We celebrate the diverse, recognizing the beauty of unique traditions while living truthfully and sustainably, in harmony with ourselves and the natural world.

OUR HAPPY STORY:

All good things start with love and kindness, and that’s how Unity Retreats began.  Back in 2006 when our story began,  Unity Yoga Teahouse was founded in the cultural hub of East Vancouver’s trendy and vibrant Commercial Drive. Offering public classes daily, the studio set a foundation for what was to come.  Public practices led by a variety of instructors sowed the seeds for group retreats and as Emily, Sue and Nicola grew their classes, the idea to take people out of the city seemed like a natural transition.  Now, with over 22 retreats completed and many years of experience in travel, yoga and facilitation, these retreats are sought after as curated experiences for small diverse groups of like minded friends.

All of the classes and retreats are created with attention to detail necessary to support you in your evolving practice. Accessible yoga that appeals to students at every level from beginner to advanced, we honour the many styles, traditions and philosophies of holistic healing.

Preventative wellness is our primary theme, whether it comes in the form of proper hydration and nutrition or the simplicity of silent meditation.  Whole plant diets and the practice of natural medicine complement our physical and mental practices, and we strive to include as much extra knowledge of optimal health practices on each retreat.  We believe that life can be enriched by connecting with nature, and aim to teach simple and effective practices can help you live a happier and healthier life on all levels!

Healing and recovery is a fundamental value at our retreats. We know that you need time to rest, time to breathe, time to simply BE. We encourage you to come for the full retreat, which contains a natural flow of activity but understand if you can only afford a shorter time, or need to take time to yourself away from the group. We allow plenty of room for you to experience what it is you are looking for, and this is as unique as each individual who joins us.

Sustainability for our planet and finding natural harmony with the earth is a value that we honour through action.  Balancing our consumption with our capacity to renew and replenish is deeply rooted in our hearts intentions. We believe that while it is human nature to change, we can grow without creating harmful or toxic by-products along the way.  At Unity Retreats, we hope to offer you the most sustainable and eco-friendly opportunities.

You can be sure that our retreats are prepared with integrity to provide you a unique opportunity for transformation in a shared and sacred space settled within pristine surroundings.   Join us for a retreat this year and experience the transformation that comes from getting away from your environment and back to Nature.  #inharmonywithnature