VETOGA WELLNESS RETREAT
This May 24-27th we will be hosting our 3rd annual VETOGA Wellness Retreat at Ojas Retreat Center in Murrieta California. This retreat offers a serene environment where veterans and their families can fully immerse in a holistic healing environment to find nutrition, mindfulness, movement and community.
Join us for an immersive weekend experience designed to help you connect deeply with yourself. Release fears, patterns, and blockages as you open your heart and remove what no longer serves you. This retreat will guide you to discover your true self and provide deep healing.
The cost to sponsor a veteran to attend this retreat is $686. If you would like to sponsor a veteran to attend the upcoming retreat, please consider donating or creating a Fundraising Page
What to expect…..
VETOGA Wellness Retreat: A Transformative Retreat
CONNECT - RELEASE - HEAL
Date: May 24-27th
Location: Ojas Retreat Center, Murrieta, CA
Join us for an immersive experience designed to help you connect deeply with yourself, release fears, and heal past traumas. Guided by your experienced Facilitators, embark on a transformative journey to your true self.
Over the weekend, you will experience……….
Pranayama: Unlock your potential through guided breathwork, promoting relaxation and emotional release.
Yoga : Daily sessions for all levels, fostering physical and spiritual alignment.
Nutritious Meals: Enjoy delicious, healthy meals that nourish your body and support your journey.
Guided Hikes: Explore Joshua Tree’s stunning landscapes, reconnecting with nature and yourself.
Group Activities: Engage with other participants in swimming, hot tub, archery, any many more activities…..
Integration Circles: Participate in group discussions to integrate your experiences and insights.
Spaces are limited!! Reserve your spot today….
For more information and to register, click the “REGISTER HERE” button below
What’s included in the price….
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Join our talented instructors as they guide you through daily yoga classes to prepare our bodies for deep relaxation and healing
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You will be guided through multiple breathwork experiences through out the retreat to ground you and prepare you on your journey to inner healing
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Lodging will be at the beautiful Ojas Retreat Center.
All lodging will be shared accommodations between attendees.
Note: This price includes everything listed in this section.
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All nourishing and delicious meals during the retreat will be included and an essential pillar in the journey and integration process
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There will be opportunities for group hikes and activities to enjoy Joshua Tree’s natural healing environment while also leaving time for personal self reflection and exploration
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Traveling to Ojas Retreat Center
Ojas (o-jus) is a sanskrit word meaning “vitality”& refers to the inner fi re we need to carry out our purpose
Air Travel
Ojas is located in the Santa Rosa Plateau in S. California in an area called La Cresta. Part of what makes Ojas a great location is remoteness without being far from services. There are 5 major airports within 90 miles of Ojas. Here they are in distance order:
● ONT (Ontario/LA/San Bernardino) 51 miles
● SNA (John Wayne/ Orange County Airport) 62 miles
● PSP (Palm Springs Airport) 73 miles
● SAN (San Diego Airport) 75 miles
● LAX (Los Angeles Airport) 88 miles
Shortest mileage doesn’t always mean the quickest travel time! The easiest travel time/most direct route is from ONT (Ontario) about 50 minutes. ONT has direct flights from 26 cities. The next best option is SAN- the largest/most direct flights airport with the easiest road travel time, 65-80 minutes. Although LAX likely has the most air travel options, it is by far the most challenging due to unpredictable traffic.
Options for getting to Ojas from the airports include renting a vehicle or hiring a car service like Uber or Lyft which typically costs $60-$140 depending on location and timing. Or, a service can be hired such as Temecula Air Shuttle or Transit Van Shuttle to transport an individual or group.
Arriving by Vehicle (everyone please read)
Type “Ojas Retreat Center” in your navigation map or 21100 Via Los Laureles/ 92562. We are the last building on the left. The building is brown and made of cedar wood and stucco and visible through the trees from the street. Please do not go on any private driveways or up to any gates.
We are directly off the street on the left. There is a rock below a huge pine tree at our entrance that says “Ojas” & the number “21100” is beside the rock on a stake. Once you see the “Ojas” rock turn into the driveway & park, please do not park on the street.
If you are arriving early/before your check in time and are looking for a place to hang out there is a cafe and shop called “Abode” that has a nice vibe about 12 minutes down the hill from Ojas. You can also ask your facilitator if arriving early to Ojas is an option.
What to Bring
Ojas is in a Mediterranean climate and at an elevation of about 2500 ft. Early morning and night time temperatures are generally 20-30 degrees cooler than the day. Humidity is low. Here’s a short list of items you MAY LIKE TO BRING according to your taste and comfort:
● Layers of clothes/Warm Sweatshirt or Sweater
● Bathing Suit
● Sunscreen & hat
● Close toe trekking/walking shoes (if you plan to hike)
● Flip flops/slides for walking between buildings and the pool
● Slippers for inside
● Water bottle
● Journal for taking notes during your retreat
● Any personal items
What we Have
● Bath and pool towels
● Chemical free soap, shampoo, & conditioner & hair dryers
● Yoga mats, meditation cushions, blankets, and props
● Septic system. DO NOT plan to flush anything down the toilet except TP
● Whole property water filtration system: Water is filtered from every faucet
***Please know that the above is general information pertaining to Ojas Retreat Center. Your retreat facilitator will be able to provide you with additional specific information relating to your retreat here at Ojas.***
Lodging at Ojas Retreat Center
Meet the Team
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Justin Blazejewski
FACILITATOR
Justin, a Marine Corps combat veteran, is the founder of VETOGA, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing healing arts to military personnel, veterans, and their families. Inspired by his teachers and fellow service members, Justin is committed to sharing the healing benefits of yoga with those affected by trauma. Through yoga, meditation, and other healing arts, he aims to help students find the same peace and calmness he has discovered in his own practice over the years. With over 20 years teaching, Justin holds certifications in 800-hour Dharma Mittra Hatha Raja Yoga, the Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra, Acro Yoga, and Thai massage, offering a well-rounded and integrated approach to healing trauma from within.
“Relaxation is the best antidote for impurities”
~Sri Dharma Mittra
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Yogin Kali Om
FACILITATOR
Gabrielle is the co-lead facilitator of VETOGA's yoga teacher training program and retreats and has been with VETOGA since its inception in 2016. She owns and operates Ojas Retreat Center in Southern California where VETOGA's programs take place.
"It is a great honor to serve as a facilitator for VETOGA's programs. I'm always moved and inspired by the sincerity and dedication of the service members who join VETOGA with the intention of cultivating peace within themselves and the aim of sharing it with others in their community. I'm grateful for all I have learned in the process of teaching and hope that I have given at least as much as I've received. "
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