June was retreat month for “Go Yoga Jane!” Two retreats were held and many lovely yogis and yoginis attended. We were at the north shore in Two Harbors, MN., June 11-13, and we were in central WI., at The Christine Center during the full moon weekend of June 25-27.

What is the intention of going on a retreat? We discussed this quite a bit and discovered that the intention is to bring our attention to our intention, in other words, what we are doing, how we are living and why. Reflection. Paying attention. Slowing down and opening to something new with a curious and non-judgemental mind. We retreat to spend time getting away from our usual crazy lives and schedules. We go somewhere different. We meet new people. We eat different food and see different landscapes. We do things differently. We practice lots of yoga and we meditate. Sometimes we are quiet and sometimes we are talking to other like-minded people which is really nice and refreshing.

Usually we come back feeling inspired about life and happy. We affirm or realize new things while we were gone. We have fun and laugh. Here are some genuine pictures from the “Go Yoga Jane” June retreats. OM OM OM

Two Harbors yoginis:) Don't they look relaxed and happy?

Even though it rained much of the weekend, we still had a lovely time. We had a great opportunity to practice detachment:)

Jane and Marilyn are so calm. OM OM OM

Smiling was the norm all weekend. Fun!

Perfect pigeons!

Here are some of our Christine Center group. Josh is hiding in the back row:)

All of our Christine Center group gathered here Saturday nite. A bullfrog in the pond nearby entertained us along with fireflies:)

Michael, Sharon and Sam helped us through the weekend. Sharon is an amazing chef!

When I woke up Sunday I spotted two deer coming out the woods. Can you see them?

The weekend was ending...everyone looking peaceful and radiant:)