Retreat Guidelines
Guidelines for attending a Kriya Lightning Foundation retreat
General Etiquette
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Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the session so that we can start on time together. Give yourself time to find a spot to sit and settle in. Feel free to stretch, meditate, or use Open Awareness before the session begins.
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The yoga hall is a space for inner reflection and release. Thanks for helping us create a safe and quiet space for everyone!
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Please leave your phone off or on Airplane mode during the session.
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For notes, bring a journal / pen & paper instead of your phone.
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No voice or video recording of any kind during sessions - you will be asked to leave the retreat and may not be permitted to attend future KLF events if you are found to be recording.
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Please ask permission before taking pictures with people's faces (back of the shala is fine!), and if you would like to post any, kindly check with people beforehand.
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Personal hygiene: Please shower daily and take appropriate measures to be odour free (incl. strong perfume) in order to help us maintain a peaceful environment in the yoga hall.
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Please inform Chris, Ariel, or a facilitator (Lizzy, Keith, Tommy, Minty, Héloïse), if you are feeling physically unwell during the retreat. If you are sick, please speak to Ariel or Chris before coming to class.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them during the Q&A breaks! Personal questions can be answered at the end of each session.
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Please avoid alcohol & drugs the day before and during the retreat. If possible, please avoid caffeine or cut down intake during the retreat.
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Understand the Terms & Conditions
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Retreat Attendees
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Please treat everyone with kindness and respect! 💛
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If somebody is experiencing a big release (e.g. crying), please respect their process and avoid disturbing them. If you would like to offer support or a hug, please ask first, as the person might prefer space to just go through their process.
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Please ask permission before engaging in physical contact with other attendees. As we all come from different cultures and backgrounds, please be mindful to respect people’s boundaries.
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If you would like to discuss your personal experience (which can be exciting), please ask permission before sharing. Retreat attendees may be in their own personal process!
In Session
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​We recommend using the bathroom breaks (when possible), so as to not disrupt the flow of sessions.
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When sharing your experience or feedback during class, please try to keep sharing precise.
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Please do not eat during class to avoid distracting others, and to maintain cleanliness in the yoga hall. Eating (outside the hall) during rest breaks is fine.
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At the end of each session, Chris & Ariel will stay behind for 10 minutes for personal questions. Please keep your questions precise!
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Do not post / publish the original content of the retreats anywhere (incl. online).
Meals
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If you are eating out, be mindful of traffic & wait times to get to class on time.
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For breakfast & lunch, we recommend eating a healthy meal (not too heavy) so that you can maintain focus and avoid discomfort / fatigue in the afternoon class.
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We also recommend having a healthy or nourishing meal for dinner.
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Be mindful of "heating" or spicy food, we recommend avoiding these during the retreat.
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We strongly advise against fasting during the retreat.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, kind and considerate environment!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@kriyalightning.org or retreats@kriyalightning.org. 💛