Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Paddling & Dancing on a River of Freedom ...
on the Russian River in Healdsburg, CA

Featuring ...
• Double inflatable SOAR canoes, all related gear & shuttles by Russian River Adventures
• Partner Yoga and "Dancing Freedom," with Samantha Sweetwater
• Arranged by Gail, the RiverGuidess ~ see the calendar for all upcoming trips!
• An easy river, beginning paddlers (& movers) are welcome. No special skills are necessary.

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Enter a timeless world as the river leaves the road, and we paddle down the beautiful and secluded Healdsburg section of the Russian River in SOAR inflatable canoes.

SOAR canoes are comfortable, stable, and fun! Sit back, put your feet up on the tubes, and let the river's gentle current carry you downstream. Occasionally lay across the tubes while your paddling partner steers. Seek out and play on the rope swings that dot the river bank. The variety of birdlife we will encounter include egrets, heron, osprey, kingfisher, ducks and owls.

Logistics:
Meet at Russian River Adventures in Healdsburg at 10am sharp, so we can have a leisurely time on the river (click here for directions). From here, we're shuttled over to the put-in, where Samantha Sweetwater will lead us in a series of partner-yoga stretches before getting on the river. Halfway downstream, we break for lunch (BYO plus something to share) and more movement explorations inspired by nature. We should be back to our cars by 5pm. After that, who knows what may unfold?

From Samantha's website:
Water is the ability to flow while staying connected. It is pure feeling. It is empathic harmonization with all that is. The connective tissue especially represents your I AM CONNECTED-NESS, partnered with your I AM SURRENDERED-NESS, and your I AM EMBRACE. It is your willingness to feel, and your capacity to feel without attachment to the feelings. It is your FLUIDITY with the known and unknown.

Meditation: Walk like water. Follow the path of least resistance.

Samantha Sweetwater is the founder of Dancing Freedom and PeaceBody Japan, synergizing body-centric practice, soul empowerment and sustainability leadership training in an integral offering for individual and planetary evolution. She is a certified yoga instructor, somatics practitioner, massage therapist, Dream Coach, Reiki Master, and ordained priestess. For more, visit www.dancingfreedom.com.

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Cost: $54 ~ Early rate of $44 until 3pm on Thursday, June 3rd.
For payments made after 3pm on Saturday (day before trip) or on-site, add another $10 ($64).

Included:
• SOAR inflatable canoes
• 2 paddles
• Life jackets for all passengers
• 1 dry bag per canoe to keep personal articles dry
• Return shuttle ride from the take-out at Wohler Bridge back to your car
• Movement facilitation

Children: Kids 12 and under go for $30, and must wear a lifejacket at all times while on the river.

Dogs: For an extra $10, you can even bring your well-behaved dog. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at the RRA office and parking lot. Doggie life jackets can be purchased at their on-site store.

Refunds: Full refunds can be issued for cancellations received by 5pm on Wednesday before the trip. In the unlikely event of rain or otherwise inclement weather, we would reschedule for a later date. Your payment would apply toward that, or another date that works better for you.

What to bring:
• A full water bottle or two (no glass)
• Sunglasses ... and a strap to keep them on your head
• Hat, waterproof sunscreen, and lip balm
• Teva-type sandals or secure tennis shoes. For your safety, no flip flops or bare feet!
• A towel to leave in the car for when you return.
• B.Y.O. LUNCH ~ A tupperware container large enough to hold your lunch and something to share, can be placed in your dry bag. Or, if you prefer cooling & more space, each canoe can hold a 45-qt. cooler (just no styrofoam, please). Pack a picnic or pick up lunch in Healdsburg. A&M Market can whip up a delicious, fresh deli sandwich, It's a good place to get drinks, water, ice, etc. Or, on the Plaza, you can get great picnic food at the Oakville Grocery and Center St Deli.

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Questions?

Contact Gail, the RiverGuidess at 415-312-3112 or by email.

Check out the full schedule of upcoming trips.

May the River Guide Us!

Check out these pix from past RiverGuidess Journeys!

Registration is open for all upcoming trips. Click here for the 2010 schedule.

June 25-29
Come Dancers, Drummers, and Awakening Dreamers to the 14th annual
Kings River Flowfest
with Dana DeLong, Lynne Michelson,
and others. Options for weekend-only,
post-weekend-only, or all 5 days.
Join the ATD/Pachamama Community and all who revere Mother Earth.
(Dance Campers, complete your NCDC Dance Camp with a splash!)

July 16-18
Stillness in Motion:
Yoga, Meditation & Kayaking on Tomales Bay, with Nina Wise & Davida Taurek. Catered by Elaina Love of Pure Joy Planet

July 29-Aug 1
5Rhythms on the Trinity River
w/ Shawn Swanson & Rana Satori Stewart

January 16-26, 2011
Costa Rica River Tour!
(Other dates are in the works. Private
trips can also be arranged for your
group of 6-10 people.)

Join us next winter for our amazing backcountry Costa Rica River Tour!