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Mt Hood Oregon Spas

Escape to yoga retreat in Oregon

The Resort at The Mountain, near Mount Hood in Welches, Ore., is presenting a three-day yoga retreat from Jan. 28-30 with highly acclaimed yoga instructor Paleena Mason of My Unique Perfections. The Resort at The Mountain, a nature-inspired spa, golf and ski destination with meeting facilities nestled on 243 acres less than an hour east of Portland, offers an ideal natural environment for exploring yoga, meditation and breath work for all levels.

At the retreat, attendees will learn proper yoga techniques. Mason will assist with flow through poses and awakened breath work in five different yoga sessions, providing knowledge of structured mobility, individualized instruction and personalized guidance for all fitness levels. Guests can enjoy plant-based meals and smoothies to optimize nutrition and energy. The Resort also will accommodate guests with specific food sensitivities.

Additional benefits for attendees include specially priced treatments at The Spa — such as a 50-minute massage, facial, body exfoliation or wrap treatment — for $59 per treatment.

The price for the retreat is $459. For more information or to reserve a space, visit www.thespaatmthood.com, e-mail thespa@theresort.com or call (503) 622-2270.

— Randall P. Lieberman

68010 East Fairway Ave.

Welches (Mt. Hood), OR

97067-9706

Near Portland

Tel: 503.622.2270

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