The Yogi's Toolbox

Dancing the Dragon is an embodied approach to yoga practice, anchored in the View Teachings of Tantrik Yoga (Non-Dual Tantrik Shaivism, or Trika Shaivism). Rather than being a single set practice, it offers a way of engaging yoga that weaves together prayer, invocation, asana, dance, shaking, meditation, chanting, and pranayama. The name Dancing the Dragon DOES NOT refer to an ecstatic dance practice. The “dance” refers to the way we interact with Kundalinī-Śakti as it moves through us—the inner dance of Awareness (Śiva) and Energy (Śakti), not necessarily external dancing of the body. It's VERY beginner-friendly! The beauty of Dancing the Dragon lies in how it meets each participant exactly where they are, allowing for whatever modifications or variations are needed. Rather than fixed movements or poses, it invites you to attune to the flow of energy within and allow yourself to be moved.

No. Kara-Leah focuses on applying the teachings of Tantra to our modern lives to reduce suffering. It's about learning the practice and making it work for you. Anyone can benefit from the teachings & practices, whether or not they follow Tantra. If you are a Tantrik Practitioner, you will receive many valuable teachings and practices that deepen your study and application of Tantra. Oh, bless! That's Neo-Tantra. Traditional Tantra is focused on embodied liberation & awakening. We will learn some practices related to working with sexual energy that are internal and have nothing to do with sexual expression.

Nope - that's Neo-Tantra. Traditional Tantra is focused on embodied liberation & awakening. We will learn some practices related to working with sexual energy that are internal and have nothing to do with sexual expression.

It depends on the scope of your injury and what's happening in your body - this practice can be medicine for supporting rehabilitation and ongoing healing, and all variations and modifications are welcome. Contact KL via email (below) to discuss if your injury is more recent.

Yes! Many rooms can be shared, either with two separate beds or with one King bed. If you are sharing, each person pays the twin room price. On the registration form, let me know whether you want to share a room with two beds or share one King bed, and I will allocate you accordingly.

Yes! Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan choices will be available, with a vegetarian diet encouraged (meat available if needed). I also encourage participants to bring snacks if they so desire.

The Sentinel sits just outside Kaslo, BC, and is easily reached by car. From Nelson, it’s about a one-hour scenic drive along Kootenay Lake. From Vancouver or Squamish, plan for a 9–10 hour drive, or fly into Castlegar (2 hours from Kaslo) or Kelowna (5 hours). Airport transfers can be arranged from these or other major airports. Driving from Calgary takes about 7.5 hours, either south through Fernie or west through Revelstoke. After you pay your deposit, you'll be sent a link to the Google Registration Form. If you would like to carpool, you can let me know in that form, and I will connect any participants from the same area to arrange carpooling amongst themselves.

This retreat is a closed container, which means the request is that everyone stays on-site for the duration between the Opening Ceremony (Friday 4 pm) and the Closing Ceremony (Monday 10 am. The property is spectacular and you're welcome to enjoy the sauna, hot tub, lake, forest and general ambience in our downtime. If you'd like to see more of the surrounding area, I suggest booking an extra night's accommodation locally.

You pay a $500 payment through this landing page, which gives you access to your online portal for the retreat. (+GST for Canadians). The remaining amount (dependent on which accommodation option you choose on the Google Form) is due by October 1st. ---Cancellation & Refund Policy--- Deposit A deposit of $500.00 is required to secure your reservation. This deposit is strictly non-refundable under any circumstances. Cancellations by Participant More than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement date of the retreat: Fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid, including the deposit, will be refunded to the Participant. Thirty (30) days or fewer prior to the commencement date of the retreat: No refund will be issued. At the sole discretion of the Organizer, if the vacated space is successfully filled by another Participant, a partial refund may be issued, less an administrative fee of $250.00. Cancellations by Organizer In the event that the retreat is cancelled by Kara-Leah Grant, all amounts paid by the Participant, including the deposit, will be refunded in full. Force Majeure If the retreat cannot proceed due to events beyond the control of the Organizer, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, governmental restrictions, or other unforeseeable circumstances, Participants may elect to receive either a full refund or a credit toward a future retreat. Exceptions The Organizer reserves the right to make exceptions to the above policy in cases of extenuating circumstances, at her sole discretion.