Dive deep into yoga philosophy, meditation, ritual, kriya, and more over six months online and 8 incredible days in person, in the heart of Alaska's Brooks Range.
Arctic Hive is as close to nature as you can get, 63 miles north of the Arctic Circle from the comfort of our cabins and wilderness lodge.
March 16 - 23, 2024
(+ Self-paced content, bimonthly Zoom sessions, and self study. Details below)
Hey yogini, I'm Mollie Busby.When I first become a yoga teacher, I would imitate my teachers — I used their cues. I borrowed their sequences. I would even pick-up nuances of the way they talked.
Slowly, I began to integrate more of what I was learning. I began reading the room instead of teaching from a plan. I became adept at changing my sequence on the fly if someone needed modifications. I was finding my voice as a teacher. As the years went on, and I spend thousands of hours teaching and studying yoga, the more I found myself innovating — teaching in ways I’ve never observed before. Sequences materialized on my tongue, surprising me when they’d drop into my mind. |
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I was energetically connecting with my students and with myself. The teachings weren’t coming from me. They were flowing through me. Informed by my body, my experience, and the students in the room — but organizing on a plane that was bigger than myself.
Yes, I was teaching my students. But I realized my body, my mind and my experience were also teaching… me. Life is constantly giving us moment-to-moment nudges, like bumpers on the bowling alley. And just like the bowling ball, we — as yogis — are headed down a path that leads us to deeper self-awareness and evolution.
Although no two yoginis’ life experiences look the same, our paths do intersect from time to time… and SHEJourney promises to be an intersection to remember — a sharing of ancient wisdom, a deep dive into creative power, and another stepping stone on the path of self-realization.
Yoga Hive’s one-of-a-kind 300-hour advanced training program, registered with Yoga Alliance, is a powerful immersion at Arctic Hive above Alaska’s Arctic Circle, coupled with a number of online meetups and self-study.
If it calls to you, I cannot wait to be on this journey with you!
Yes, I was teaching my students. But I realized my body, my mind and my experience were also teaching… me. Life is constantly giving us moment-to-moment nudges, like bumpers on the bowling alley. And just like the bowling ball, we — as yogis — are headed down a path that leads us to deeper self-awareness and evolution.
Although no two yoginis’ life experiences look the same, our paths do intersect from time to time… and SHEJourney promises to be an intersection to remember — a sharing of ancient wisdom, a deep dive into creative power, and another stepping stone on the path of self-realization.
Yoga Hive’s one-of-a-kind 300-hour advanced training program, registered with Yoga Alliance, is a powerful immersion at Arctic Hive above Alaska’s Arctic Circle, coupled with a number of online meetups and self-study.
If it calls to you, I cannot wait to be on this journey with you!
Dates
This yoga training program exclusively for women has four parts, all of which are taught by E-RYT 500 and Yoga Hive/Arctic Hive founder, Mollie Busby. Upon completion of all four parts, and given you've already completed an RYT-200 program, you will be ready to register as an RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance through Yoga Hive Studios!
Part 1: Two Zoom weekend of LIVE online instruction
(Although I do recommend participating in these, if you have prior commitments and need to miss a portion, reach out. Absences can usually be accommodated as we record all Zoom sessions)
Part 2: Self-paced video content
Upon registering for the course, you will gain immediate access to three self-paced courses that you will work through at your own pace. It's recommended that you complete the work for all three prior to our Immersion in the Arctic.
Part 3: One 8-day In-Person Arctic Alaska Immersion
Part 4: LIVE on Zoom
SHEJourney Sessions — these are solely for our 300-hour training group, and during these 4-hour sessions, we will explore a new topic, and spend time practicing, practice-teaching, and in discussion. Time is always 2-6pm AK Time. (Although I do recommend participating in these, if you have prior commitments and need to miss a portion, reach out. Absences can usually be accommodated as we record all Zoom sessions)
SHEvolve Sessions:
Part 1: Two Zoom weekend of LIVE online instruction
(Although I do recommend participating in these, if you have prior commitments and need to miss a portion, reach out. Absences can usually be accommodated as we record all Zoom sessions)
- Friday January 12 - Sun January 14
- Friday June 21 - Sun June 23
- Times are:
Fridays, 2-6pm AK
Saturday, 5:30am-3:30pm AK
Sunday, 5:30am-1:30pm AK
Part 2: Self-paced video content
Upon registering for the course, you will gain immediate access to three self-paced courses that you will work through at your own pace. It's recommended that you complete the work for all three prior to our Immersion in the Arctic.
- Himalayan Kriya Yoga Teacher Training - 30 hours (if you've already taken the Yoga Hive 200-hour teacher training, you may already have this content! You can either take it for a review of Kriya, or reach out for your options for self-study in lieu of repeat content!)
- Cosmic Kriya Advanced Yoga Teacher Training - 30 hours
- Yoga Hive Conscious Leadership Training - 3 hours
Part 3: One 8-day In-Person Arctic Alaska Immersion
- March 15th: You book your flight to Fairbanks Airport and lodging for that night (NOT included in tuition). You'll be connected with other students to coordinate shared lodging on your own, if desired.
- March 16th: Travel day from Fairbanks to the Arctic (included in tuition)
- March 16th - 23rd: Arctic Hive SHEJourney Immersion (included in tuition). You will have lodging and meals provided from lunch on the travel day up to Wiseman, through lunch on the travel day back to Fairbanks.
- March 23rd: Travel day from the Arctic back to Fairbanks (included in tuition)
- March 24th: You book your flight home from Fairbanks Airport (NOT included in tuition). Most people book red eye flights out of Fairbanks. Please feel free to run your flight times by us BEFORE booking. Triple check the dates -- red eye bookings can be tricky!
Part 4: LIVE on Zoom
SHEJourney Sessions — these are solely for our 300-hour training group, and during these 4-hour sessions, we will explore a new topic, and spend time practicing, practice-teaching, and in discussion. Time is always 2-6pm AK Time. (Although I do recommend participating in these, if you have prior commitments and need to miss a portion, reach out. Absences can usually be accommodated as we record all Zoom sessions)
- Jan 23, Jan 30, Feb 6, Feb 20, March 5, April 2, April 16, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 11
SHEvolve Sessions:
- As a part of SHEJourney, you will also gain access to Six months of SHEvolve monthly membership. This membership can be activated whenever you choose (before, during or after the immersion). You are required to participate in a minimum of 6 months of SHEvolve, practicing the monthly Sadhana for at least 14 days each month and completing some additional reflection/homework. You will have one year after graduation to complete this component, so don't feel rushed!
Travel seven hours away from the nearest grocery store, cross the arctic circle, and travel 63 more miles north to the village of Wiseman. There, you’ll get the chance to see the Northern Lights, in an area deemed as having some of the best northern light displays in the world — during one of the most active times of the year for the aurora!
Location:
- Arctic Hive is located in Wiseman, Alaska
- Airport to fly into is Fairbanks International Airport (Alaska Airlines is typically the best! We don't recommend any other airlines beyond Alaska and Delta)
- From there, we will transport you to Wiseman on the Dalton Highway.
Who is this experience for?
Any woman who feels the call of the Arctic in her heart, who also has a certificate of completion from any Yoga Alliance registered 200-hour yoga teacher training. No experience with off-grid living is necessary to participate — we will show you everything you need to know, and at Arctic Hive, you'll feel right at home in the heart of the Brooks Range.
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What type of yoga do we learn?
This training, and Mollie’s experience, are rooted in the ancient kriya yoga tradition, Vedantic philosophy, and Mother Nature. Mollie’s background in business, leadership and creative expression all inform the lens through which she teaches.
Trainees are not encouraged to teach any certain way, but rather spend time learning their own unique way of delivering yoga. The desire to teach publicly is NOT required to take this training.
Trainees are not encouraged to teach any certain way, but rather spend time learning their own unique way of delivering yoga. The desire to teach publicly is NOT required to take this training.
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Is it all yoga, all the time?
In a way, yes!
But we know what you mean... time spent in the Yoga Dome is mixed with ample time on hikes and time outdoors, experiencing the culture of a small Alaskan village. No specific yoga ability level is required, but you must be comfortable hiking upwards of 3 miles daily on variable terrain. Temperatures can be as warm as 40-50 degrees and as low as 20-30 degrees in September. The training is not only co-created with every woman who attends, but also with Mother Nature herself. We adapt depending on the temperature, climate, etc. — learning yoga in the "Himalayas of the Arctic," the Brooks Mountain Range.
But we know what you mean... time spent in the Yoga Dome is mixed with ample time on hikes and time outdoors, experiencing the culture of a small Alaskan village. No specific yoga ability level is required, but you must be comfortable hiking upwards of 3 miles daily on variable terrain. Temperatures can be as warm as 40-50 degrees and as low as 20-30 degrees in September. The training is not only co-created with every woman who attends, but also with Mother Nature herself. We adapt depending on the temperature, climate, etc. — learning yoga in the "Himalayas of the Arctic," the Brooks Mountain Range.
Course Content:
270 contact hours and 30+ at home practice hours to experience the full scope of yoga, with a strong emphasis on energetic practices from the Tantric Tradition, self-realization, and meditation.
- Meditation & Ritual:
- Principles of meditation + initiation into the Kriya Yoga technique, including initiation into the advanced technique, Kriya 2
- Advanced Mantra, Yantras and Japa Meditation
- Sanskrit 101
- The Art of Leading Rituals and Ceremonies
- Anatomy:
- Advanced Energetic Anatomy
- Advanced Mudras
- Anatomy of Breath and the Prana Vayus
- Mechanics of the Brain
- Philosophy:
- Principles of Jyotish
- Study of the Navagraha/Planets
- The Bhagavad Gita
- Conscious Leadership
- The Yoga Hive Method of Teaching for Transformation
- Dasha Mahavidyas
- Upanishads
- Ethics of Yoga and Tantra
- Yoga Nidra
- Teaching techniques:
- Advanced Himalayan Kriya Sequencing
- Asana Exploration and common myths
- Initiation into over 70 Himalayan Kriyas
- Initiation into 15+ pranayama practices
- Kriya and Breathwork for Pregnancy
- Kriya and Breathwork for Kids
- Trauma-informed Yoga Principles
- Inclusivity in Yoga
- Ample time for practice teaching, sequencing, and feedback
- Final Projects:
- WORKSHOP — Teach a 2-hour workshop (live + recorded or live on Zoom) on a topic of your choice.
- YOUR YOGA JOURNEY — the final component of the program is something you custom-create for yourself, on your own yogic path. Whether you want to open a yoga studio, or host retreats, or create a membership, the sky's the limit for this final component of the program! You will work with Mollie on this aspect of your journey as you bring to life an offering of the heart... a reflection of your personal yoga journey.
Textbook List:
All trainees will be provided with a copy of the Yoga Hive Studios SHEvolve 300-Hour Course Manual, written by Mollie that will guide our time together. The cost of this manual IS included in your tuition.
Make sure to get physical copies of these books to bring with you to Arctic Hive. The cost of the following books is NOT included in your tuition.
*This list is subject to change, and will be confirmed by January 1st, 2023
Make sure to get physical copies of these books to bring with you to Arctic Hive. The cost of the following books is NOT included in your tuition.
- Yoni Shakti by Uma Dinsmore-Tuli
- Radiant Rest by Tracee Stanley
- The Power of Breath by Swami Saradananda
- Mudras for Modern Life by Swami Saradananda
- The Bhagavad Gita by Eknath Easwaran
*This list is subject to change, and will be confirmed by January 1st, 2023
Meet your guide:
Mollie Busby
E-RYT 500, RCYT, RPYT and founder/owner of Yoga Hive and Arctic Hive
Mollie Busby is a driven entrepreneur, writer, dog musher, backcountry skier with the spirit of a summer camp counselor and a love of wild places. She and her husband Sean own and operate their wilderness retreat center nestled 63 miles north of the Arctic Circle called Arctic Hive. The pair crafted the entire facility with their own hands, and lives there in the Brooks Range year-round to host small groups of all kinds and mush with their pack of sled dogs.
In 2010, Mollie and Sean founded Riding On Insulin, which hosts action sports camps for kids with type 1 diabetes. Mollie ran the nonprofit as Executive Director for 7 years, until Sean took the helm in 2017. Although she still works for the organization on a part-time basis hosting a few camps and managing the operations, Mollie shifted much of her focus to her work and studies in yoga, including founding four yoga studios called Yoga Hive. Her Montana and Wisconsin branches have since been sold, and continue thriving today. Yoga Hive is known for its inviting vibe, friendly instructors, and willingness to show anyone that yoga is for everybody and every body. Today, Mollie teaches classes over Zoom and hosts both in-person and online yoga teacher trainings and courses from her Yoga Hive studio in the arctic — a 24-foot geodesic dome surrounded by a black spruce forest with expansive views of the Brooks Mountain Range.
Hailing originally from Wisconsin, Mollie brings to her classes a warm, midwestern vibe mixed with a wide range of yoga training. Although her training was rooted in a vinyasa/power yoga style, Mollie now takes a softer, feminine approach featuring dynamic breathwork, intention woven throughout the journey, feel-good movements, and Tantric kriya from her extensive studies in the foothills of India’s Himalayas. She infuses her unique brand of magic into every class she guides, alongside her love of teaching the basics to anyone willing to learn. Follow her adventures in the arctic on Instagram @MollieOfTheNorth, and read more about her retreats, courses and classes at MollieBusby.com.
In 2010, Mollie and Sean founded Riding On Insulin, which hosts action sports camps for kids with type 1 diabetes. Mollie ran the nonprofit as Executive Director for 7 years, until Sean took the helm in 2017. Although she still works for the organization on a part-time basis hosting a few camps and managing the operations, Mollie shifted much of her focus to her work and studies in yoga, including founding four yoga studios called Yoga Hive. Her Montana and Wisconsin branches have since been sold, and continue thriving today. Yoga Hive is known for its inviting vibe, friendly instructors, and willingness to show anyone that yoga is for everybody and every body. Today, Mollie teaches classes over Zoom and hosts both in-person and online yoga teacher trainings and courses from her Yoga Hive studio in the arctic — a 24-foot geodesic dome surrounded by a black spruce forest with expansive views of the Brooks Mountain Range.
Hailing originally from Wisconsin, Mollie brings to her classes a warm, midwestern vibe mixed with a wide range of yoga training. Although her training was rooted in a vinyasa/power yoga style, Mollie now takes a softer, feminine approach featuring dynamic breathwork, intention woven throughout the journey, feel-good movements, and Tantric kriya from her extensive studies in the foothills of India’s Himalayas. She infuses her unique brand of magic into every class she guides, alongside her love of teaching the basics to anyone willing to learn. Follow her adventures in the arctic on Instagram @MollieOfTheNorth, and read more about her retreats, courses and classes at MollieBusby.com.
Accommodations:
Here at Arctic Hive, we have three cabins to keep you cozy warm during your stay with us — there are mountain views in every direction, and plenty of windows to see the wild landscape and the northern lights! Each cabin will be home to 2-3 attendees in twin or double beds (depending on the cabin). All cabins are off-grid, heated with Swedish Nordic oil stoves that keep the space warm and cozy , with solar/battery powered lighting, and old fashioned kerosene lamps. There is no cell phone reception from the cabins — although we do have access to service for emergencies.
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We will provide nightly opportunities to charge minimal devices via generator or solar power, depending on the amount of sun we're receiving (such as your phone if you use it as a camera). It wouldn't be wise to bring larger electronics like computers, as they draw so much power from the small battery banks.
The cabins are located just a short walk up the hill from our Wilderness Lodge, a 20-foot diameter Insulated Igloo. There is one composting outhouse that's cleaned and attended to daily — along with a few designated "facility trees" in the woods. If you're inexperienced with either of these methods, our team will assure you're up to speed upon arrival!
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The Igloo is where we'll eat and gather and then down the trail a little further, you'll find the Zen Den. That's where we'll practice yoga daily, and all props, including meditation chairs will be provided for you throughout the training.
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Logistics:
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Pickup in Fairbanks, and transport from FBX to Wiseman
- Lodging at Arctic Hive for the duration of your stay
- Three delicious meals a day, all the clean mountain water you could ever want, including coffee/tea/snacks throughout the training. (All dietary needs can be accommodated!)
- All linens, duvet, a hand towel — freshly washed and ready for you!
- Baby wipes and dry shampoo!
- Yoga mats and props
- Yoga Teacher Training manual, and all training supplies.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:
- Flight to Fairbanks
- Lodging in Fairbanks before and after the retreat, if applicable
- Travel Insurance, which we recommend should your trip be interrupted for reasons beyond your control
- The cost associated with your COVID-19 at-home tests
- Your course textbooks described above
- Snacks
Tuition:
If you have NOT taken a previous yoga teacher training with Mollie: $5,950
If you have taken a yoga teacher training with Mollie, in person or online, use the code JOURNEY at checkout to get special pricing: $5,250
*If you do have a group of 3 traveling together willing to share 1 cabin, we will offer a 10% discount for each of the three attendees, on a space available basis.*
COVID REFUND POLICY:
If you cancel within 14 days of the retreat due to being diagnosed with COVID-19, and can present a valid doctor's note and positive test results (dated within those 14 days), you will be provided a full refund, less your nonrefundable $1,000 deposit. We will keep your deposit on file for a future retreat, training or program within 2 years of the retreat.
If the retreat is cancelled due to inability to host due to a COVID-19 outbreak and/or State of Alaska regulations, all currently registered retreat guests at that time will be fully refunded, including deposits. We cannot provide compensation for other bookings like flights and hotels — so please make sure you book with care, and read all the policies with booking companies beforehand! When in doubt, use us as resources for any help you need!
If you have taken a yoga teacher training with Mollie, in person or online, use the code JOURNEY at checkout to get special pricing: $5,250
*If you do have a group of 3 traveling together willing to share 1 cabin, we will offer a 10% discount for each of the three attendees, on a space available basis.*
- Everyone is required to pay at least a nonrefundable $1,000 deposit to hold your spot. That $1,000 is applied toward your total investment.
- All tuition must be paid in full 90 days prior to the retreat start date. Cancellations prior to that date are eligible for a refund, minus the $1,000 nonrefundable deposit.
- Cancellations within 60-90 days of the retreat are 50% refundable.
- Cancellations within 60 days of your retreat start date are 25% refundable.
- Cancellations within 30 days of your retreat start date are 0% refundable.
COVID REFUND POLICY:
If you cancel within 14 days of the retreat due to being diagnosed with COVID-19, and can present a valid doctor's note and positive test results (dated within those 14 days), you will be provided a full refund, less your nonrefundable $1,000 deposit. We will keep your deposit on file for a future retreat, training or program within 2 years of the retreat.
If the retreat is cancelled due to inability to host due to a COVID-19 outbreak and/or State of Alaska regulations, all currently registered retreat guests at that time will be fully refunded, including deposits. We cannot provide compensation for other bookings like flights and hotels — so please make sure you book with care, and read all the policies with booking companies beforehand! When in doubt, use us as resources for any help you need!