September 27-29, 2024
Mt. Princeton Asana Retreat
Join Christina in the mountains of Colorado for three days of practice, engaging conversations, and beautiful scenery.
Deepen your practice
Enjoy Good Company
Renew your commitment to growth
A dynamic foray into a standing poses, arm balances, backbends, inversions, and forward bends, this three-day retreat is designed to meet you where you are while giving you practical tools to grow and expand your understanding and proficiency.
Retreats are an excellent way to deepen your practice, hone your teaching skills, and renew your commitment to yourself and your growth. Practitioners from various yoga backgrounds will benefit from Christina’s non-dogmatic, open-minded approached to learning, practice, and teaching.
“Christina’s Asana Intensives are equal parts education, retreat, and vacation.”
-Kate, Intensive participant
What to Expect
The three days are sequenced progressively, each session building on the previous to provide an intelligent, thoughtful unfolding of information and and experience that empowers students to actively participate in the process of practice. Expect to practice a wide variety of asanas and to learn modifications, explanations, and alternatives that will meet you where you are.
Morning Session 9:00-1:00
The mornings begins with a short contemplative practice such as journal writing, chanting, or basic pranayama, followed by an all-levels asana class with Christina.
mid-day lunch break 1:00-3:30
You’ll have plenty of time for lunch and a leisurely stroll around the foothills and hot springs of the resort. Bring your own bag lunch, take a trip into Buena Vista, or grab a quick bite at the resort cafe.
afternoon session 3:30-5:30 (all days except Sunday)
Each afternoon session provides time for Q&A, restorative yoga postures, and are generally more introspective and quiet in tone. Having practiced deeply and in community, teachers and students alike will walk away feeling inspired and refreshed.
Evenings
Your evenings are free for you to enjoy the nearby scenery, soak in the resort hot springs, or simply rest and relax. Your tuition includes access to the pool and several hot springs at the resort, and there are ample opportunities to explore the nearby foothills.
“Trying to explain what it’s like to participate in a Christina Sell Yoga intensive is kinda like trying to explain what running 26.2 miles feels like.
“It’s an exhilarating long ass run that you train for months for, and it goes by way too fast... It’s filled with sweat, a little self-doubt, a lot more sweat, moving past that self doubt and realizing your goals are attainable. Pushing past your fears and crossing the ‘finish line’ is a feeling that cannot be described, you have to experience it first hand.”
-Kate
Location
The intensive is hosted at the beautiful Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, in Nathrop, Colorado.
Nestled at the base of the 14,000 ft mountain, this resort provides ample opportunity for you to experience the healing power of nature, yoga, and good company in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. The intensive is just a short walk from the soaking pools and your tuition includes full access to all pools as well as the Spa and Club.
Buena Vista is located about 15 minutes north of the resort and Salida is 25 minutes south. Both are friendly towns with various dining, shopping, and other activities to enjoy. Denver International Airport is approximately 3 hours from Nathrop. Colorado Springs Airport is approximately 2 hours away.
Learn more about Mt. Princeton Resort
Lodging
Lodging is available for those who wish to stay at the resort, and room blocks are reserved until 60 days prior to the intensive. Upon registration you’ll receive a code to use when booking your accommodation. The resort has a restaurant, juice bar, coffee bar, and several natural hot springs and pools.
Staying at the resort is not required, and many students prefer to stay at a local airbnb or hotel with a kitchen to be able to cook for themselves. Buena Vista is 15 minutes from Mt. Princeton Hot Springs. Salida, CO is 25 minutes away. Both towns have a housing options a simple Google search away.
Whether or not you stay at the resort, your tuition includes access to most of the hot springs and pools.
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“Throughout the weekend I was, supported, challenged, and most importantly inspired.
“I was inspired by Christina’s great sense of humor, excellent verbal cues, and your understanding and appreciation of the body in each pose. I have a list of things to work on and for the first time in a long time I was happy with myself and how I did. I am often too hard on myself to appreciate my efforts but hearing Christina talk about risk, years of hard work, and staying true to yourself helped me gain perspective.”
-Chris P.
Tuition
Early bird pricing (ends August 16)
$500 $450
About Christina
Christina has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching since 1998. Known for passionate, down-to-earth teaching style she enjoys helping people of all ages and abilities find the joy of authentic practice. She lives in Bellingham, Washington with her husband and the world’s best dog, Locket.
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FAQ
If you have a question you don’t see answered here, please reach out to Christina directly.
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The resort is located in Nathrop, Colorado, about 3 hours from the Denver International Airport. Colorado Springs Airport is approximately 2 hours away.
There is no direct public transportation from either airport so you’ll need to rent a car.
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In general, full attendance is required. The complete 3-day experience is the hallmark of an intensive and is an essential difference between the intensive format and a weekend workshop, where sessions may be taken individually. The intensive is structured progressively and sequentially with each session building on previous lessons. By attending the full workshop, participants will have the most thorough experience possible. Special arrangements can be made on an individual basis to accommodate individual circumstances. Email Christina directly.
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If possible, bring a yoga mat, 1 block, 1 strap and a blanket. I know many of you are traveling on planes, so if that is not possible, do not worry. If you are local and traveling by a car and can bring a few extra blocks or blankets with you, that would be very helpful. In years past, I lived in Buena Vista and could supply props, but I will be coming by plane as well, so that isn't an option this year.
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Yes. Please plan to travel in the day before the intensive and travel home the day following.
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Once you register, you’ll receive a welcome letter with a link to a private Facebook group. You’ll be able to network with other participants, for ride-sharing, meal planning, and generally getting the party started now.