The promise of practice is to live in harmony with what is, and to be a positive agent in the midst of change. Retreat is a gift of time and space devoted to practice. The Yoga Path offers a variety of local and international retreats aimed at deepening participants practice and understanding of yoga.
Central to the understanding and practice of yoga is discovering our place in the world. At its best, yoga clarifies our relationships to others, our work, the natural environment, and to our selves. The Yoga Path retreats give you the time, tools and support to develop more clarity about your own life path.
Upcoming retreats:
The Breath of Life
Pranayama Workshop Series
The breath is our constant companion throughout life. It is our most basic experience. It connects us to the world. It is usually automatic and often operates below the level of consciousness. Pranayama practice makes the breath conscious and controls it in various ways to affect the body and mind. Yoga teaches that learning to relax the breath at will, to lengthen the breath, and to control it with ratio and technique has profound beneficial effects. This series of workshops is an introduction to this science of the breath. Each workshop builds on the previous one, and daily practice between the workshops will help you to integrate what you learn and prepare for the nest step.
Breathing Basics June 22 2:00-4:00 pm
We’ll use simple movements, breathing techniques and mudras to explore and expand our breathing capacity. Emphasis will be on learning to recognize when breathing is restricted, how to relax it, and the ability to lengthen and deepen the breath. Benefits include increasing
aerobic capacity and reducing stress.
Introduction to Ratio in Pranayama July 27 2:00-4:00 pm
There are four parts to the breath in pranayama practice; inhalation, retention of the breath after inhalation, exhalation, and the suspension of the breath after exhalation. Ratio is the relationship between the length of these four parts. Using different ratios creates different effects. You will learn some classic ratios and experience the benefits. Prerequisite- Breathing Basics or permission of instructor.
Pranayama Techniques August 24 2:00-4:00 pm
Technique in pranayama refers to various ways to control the flow of the breath. This workshop will focus on alternate nostril techniques. Alternate nostril techniques affect the balance between the right and left brain hemispheres. This is an introduction to the theory and practice in using these techniques to produce the desired effects.
Prerequisite- Introduction to Ratio or permission of instructor.
Cost for the workshops is $30 each or $75 for the series.
Taught by Jeannie Turner, Certified Yoga Therapist
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La Dolce Vita
A Retreat in Italy November 4-12, 2008
La Dolce Vita means “The Sweet Life” in Italian.
What makes life sweet? How do we create the good life for ourselves ?
The ancient yogis taught that life is sweet when we actualize our potential for wholeness. In order to do this, we must satisfy four basic aims in life .
Dharma, or the fulfillment of our responsibilities
Artha, the ability to meet our basic material needs
Kama, fulfillment through the pleasure of the senses
Moksa, the desire for freedom.
What better place than Tuscany, in harvest season, to explore and integrate these teachings?
Jeannie Turner and Assistant Kathy Anderson will lead the retreat which includes::
Lodging for 8 days and nights at Ebbio Retreat Center. http://www.ebbio.com
Three vegetarian meals each day.
Two daily yoga practices, which will include asana, pranayama, meditation, and chanting,
One daily lecture/discussion/meditation practice.
The opportunity to explore the farmland, nearby village and the art of Sienna and Florence.
Cost for the retreat is $1550 per person, double occupancy, or $2050 for a single room.
Cost does not include travel expenses or side trip expenses. We are investigating the cost for car rentals, van rentals and taxi service for the side trips.
Reserve your spot with a deposit of $500. The fee must be paid in full by October 1, 2008.
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Nectar of Reality
Retreat on Maui February 14-21, 2009
Some of you already know the refrain of the chant which can be translated as:
Heart that lies in me
I am the nectar
Nectar of reality.
The verses of the chant teach us about the relationships that exist between natural forces and elements, and parts and functions of ourselves; and that it all arises from the Eternal Heart of Being. The refrain reminds us that we ourselves are not separate from this True Heart of Being.
The theme of this retreat is to explore and to experience those relationships as we learn this chant. We will practice chanting and silence, along with asana, pranayama, and meditation to explore the link between the earth, our bodies, our hearts, and the sweet nectar that comes from that linking.
Jeannie Turner will lead the practices. Lahar Goldberg will lead the chanting and assist in the practices, and Kathy Anderson will be available to support you in your practice.
Included in the retreat:
Two daily integrated yoga practices (which will include asana, pranyama, meditation and chanting)
One daily chanting and meditation practice
Lodging at the Banyan Tree House Retreat Center
Use of amenities including the yoga studio with a heated floor, kitchen, swimming pool and hot tub
Dinner on Feb 14 and Feb 20
Whale Watch and Snorkel trip (which includes breakfast and lunch).
Cost for the retreat is $1315 per person double occupancy, or $1950 for a single.
Price does not include travel expenses, or meals other than the meals listed above. We recommend you share rental cars so you can get out and explore the beauty Maui has to offer. Food is easy on Maui, and all units have kitchenettes and access to a full kitchen. To reserve your spot, please send a $350 deposit. Payment in full is required by Jan 14, 2009.
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