Retreats 

Testimonials from Weekend Revolution

My experience with this weekend was a breakthrough one. Our group discussion on limiting beliefs really enabled me to dig deep and discover a belief that I had locked away deep inside. It allowed me to open that vault and just let it out. To release the fear, the hurt, and the doubt that has been holding me back from discovering the part of my life that I have been longing for. It is all about being strong in who I am and knowing that I am of good worth. This weekend not only helped me discover something in myself, but also to discover something in others. Things that I would not have guessed from first impressions. In other words, it was a very powerful lesson on how you really can’t judge a book by its cover. Overall it was an amazing weekend and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. I look forward to more retreats in the future.

Thanks again Pino and PYC. You are amazing and I am very grateful for your support.

-Sean

The revolution weekend with Pino from PYC was incredible. My expectations were far exceeded as I was moved, inspired, invigorated and strengthened over two days at Shanti Yoga Retreat. The weekend was much more than yoga, it allowed me to look introspectively at my own life and recognize my own imagined limitations were in fact strengths. Through laughter, meditation, sweat and power, I came away from this retreat with not only a deeper understanding of my yoga practice but a deeper understanding of myself. Thank you to the most inspiring, energetic yogi I know - Pino and to all the beautiful power yogis that shared their energy and life with me this past weekend. STEP INTO THE FIRE!  

-Sarah

I agreed to attend this weekend to support a friend. I had no yoga experience and low expectations. I ended up being pulled into Pino’s force field of supremely positive and healing energy and letting go of my fears to accept and embrace the support and challenge he offered. It was probably the most challenging physical experience of my life to date, and the most exhilarating. Two days later, I’m a yoga convert. More significantly, the weekend was perfect in every sense to begin the new year: restorative, centering, and transformative. It has given me new tools, new strength, and a self confidence to face my fears and to take action. The Shanti Inn on Wolfe Island provided the perfect balance of nature, peace, quiet, and the nourishing food and hospitality provided by the owners. In our time, when the fastest thing that moves is our mind and we become increasingly disconnected from our hearts, souls and bodies, retreats like the Weekend Revolution are essential to our health, and more importantly to showing us that we are all connected. One day and one night felt like a seven full days of healing and energizing.

-Amanda

Pino, a very big thank you and my complete gratitude for the experience you gave me at the Wolf Island PYC weekend retreat. It was the most amazing two days! I met some very wonderful, special people, and I grew so much, not only in my yoga practice, but also as a person. I feel so much more connected to myself; it's truly a feeling that one cannot describe, but can only feel deep within. I know how I want to show up in life, every single day, and I am ready to take on the world!! When I went for my first practice back at PYC Oakville following the retreat, I knew within minutes that I had come to my mat as a different person, and the practice was amazing for me as every pose I took held so much more meaning. I was able to really open up and show my heart. I can't wait until the next retreat!

Thannk you, thank you, thank you!

-Alanna