The past week at Sewall House! Teacher Training Starts SEPT 8- (all classes small and personalized)still room to join or simply come retreat with us during that time!

Posted on August 16, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

Recent comment from guest -

“Like the ways guests feel well cared for sans pampering! Donna and Kent are real pros and work seamlessly together to ensure each guests visit is pleasant personal and productive”

..thank you Susan from New York City!

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Some recent wonderful Sewall House Yoga Retreat Moments!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

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Happy July 4 from Sewall House Yoga Retreat

Posted on July 4, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

THERE IS NO LIBERATION WITHOUT LABOR…Yogi Bhajan

may we all be grateful for the freedoms in our own lives…here we share more recent moments we are grateful to share with others and (now) with you!

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Some June nature moments in Maine

Posted on June 11, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

Driving up I-95 North on the way to Sewall House, just minutes before you get to the retreat, there is a scenic overlook of Mt Katahdin..on a clear day you can see the trails. We were lucky to view a beautiful sunset yesterday…and here is one of our Iris flowers from our garden, which is beginning to bloom into the varied flowers and colors..the dance of nature.

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Almost Memorial Day..feels like summer in Maine:)

Posted on May 19, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

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Sewall House Vision Statement

Posted on April 28, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

Back in 1997, when I ventured into the unknown to purchase this family home in hopes of continuing its legacy of being an informal inn and place of healing (especially well known for its part in helping a young TR heal from asthma in the Maine woods), I was yearly attending the 3HO Solstice gathering in New Mexico. My annual jaunts became less frequent but I did go in 2000 (taught there that year) , 2001 and in 2007 Kent managed to join me at Solstice in New Mexico. Since then Sewall House  has been keeping us busy. The vision statement that sits on our fridge was created back in 1997 out of my yoga experiences on those 3HO retreats and what I hoped to offer our guests. A New Years guest this year suggested the vision statement be on our website and so here it is on our BLOG for any of you reading this and wondering what to expect (besides lots of good yoga to enhance your practice- all levels welcome) if this is the retreat for you!

1- TO CREATE A SAFE NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR GUESTS TO EXPLORE THEMSELVES, THEIR EXPERIENCES AND LIFESTYLE IN A PERSONALLY IMPERSONAL FAMILY COMMUNITY.

2- TO PROVIDE AN ESCAPE FROM DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES & DISTRACTIONS. LESSONS OF SILENCE/STILLNESS AND IMPORTANCE OF NATURE/NURTURE FOR HEALING.

3- TO SHARE PRINCIPLES OF SIMPLICITY AND SERVICE &

HELP OTHERS PRIORITIZE THEIR LIFE IN THIS DIRECTION.

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A Few More Advanced Poses

Posted on April 21, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

So many of the photos on our site are not of me doing yoga! That is because I love to take pictures of our guests and the wonderful nature of Maine. Here are a few poses in our studio that are not for beginners but show you I really DO yoga!!

 

Garland is a hip opener and the balancing pose requires open hips too because your legs are in full lotus. Both of them are achieved in my yoga as a result of practice. And that is the exciting thing! Some things you get to and some you never will- just like life. But you can always strive to do better and learn more!

While honoring your own body and its limits- that is not bad either!

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and one more thing..the beautiful Lake melting in March!..mascot Shanti enjoying the air…

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Mom and daughters..March in Maine!!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

One of my students in NY (where I teach when not running retreats in Maine) said last night that I do not write on this blog enough so here is a comment from one of our March guests in Maine and some photos:

In celebration of my mom’s 60th birthday, my sisters and I booked a weekend at Sewall House. It was more perfect than we could have ever imagined. The fantastic yoga coupled with delicious meals, beautiful weather, and rejuvenating massage made for the most relaxing and enjoyable weekend. Donna and Kent are simply lovely and their warm personalities, easy conversation, and inviting home made us all feel truly relaxed and grateful for such a wonderful experience. We wished it could have lasted longer and look forward to returning!

thanks for reading! come see us in Maine..we have fun things this summer, please check our events page– art and meditation, writing and yoga, belly dancing, polarity and more!

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Spring Is Almost Here and that Means Sewall House is Readying!!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by amrita| Leave a comment

This weekend we are giving our first “Spring” retreat and then again the last weekend of the month. Very excited and grateful to those who have arranged personalized retreats with us in our “off season”- We will be fully ON again by May so please call or write with any and all inquiries and reservations.

We continue to draw in people going through transitions and so this summer have added some theme weekends as well as some special workshops to help you on YOUR path! Please check our events page for Belly Dancing, Polarity, Art and Meditation, Thai Massage and more..

Until then be well and feel free to join us on Facebook! Thank you for reading!

Down Dog Amrita and Kent from guest Jeff

down dog at seawall house

 

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