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Check out Devotional dance fusion..awsome

2008-07-23T13:23:33Z

Just discovered some cool new chanting group, who fuse dance music, english lyrics and sanskrit chants.

Anyone heard them play live ?

www.maha-ra.com

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Pure Yoga

2008-07-20T22:04:25Z

Has anyone been to Pure Yoga? The online tour looks awesome.

http://www.pureyoga.com

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Rainforest Yoga Retreat - February 14-20 in Costa Rica!

2008-07-20T03:15:34Z

Come to the Costa Rican Rainforest to experience yoga - both VInyasa and Yin Yoga- in an entirely new way. Get to know the area and feel what it means to live "Pura Vida" by taking daily excursions to local eco-tourism activities. Spend plenty of time relaxing at our picturesque farm- listening to tropical birds, watching the clouds drift around volcano craters, and sampling delicious local cuisine lovingly prepared for you with ingredients fresh from the La Anita Rainforest Ranch.

visit our websites: http://rainforestretreats.googlepages.com or http://laanitarainforestranch.com
or e-mail for more info! rainforestretreats@gmail.com

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Rainbow Gathering, 1 - 10 July, Wyoming

2008-06-11T20:28:25Z

A large annual peoples gathering, free and non-commercial. There will be a Yoga camp again this year where instructors of Yoga, and other bodywork, may hold workshops. The object of the gathering is a prayer for peace. More than 10,000 will attend. No money changes hand so if it is your sadhana, or dharma to do this bhakti then you surely will experience great spiritual rewards by offering your teachings. Food is vegetarian-vegan prepared by volunteer work from donated ingredients.

Search Rainbow Family of Living Light, Annual Gathering, for morte information and exact location.... or welcomehere.org

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Yoga, Wellness and Hiking Retreat with Melina Meza at Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat Center in Washington - July 25-27, 2008

2008-05-27T21:56:08Z

A weekend of yoga, wellness, and hiking with Melina Meza, senior instructor at 8 Limbs Yoga in Seattle. Daily yoga and wellness classes will help replenish your body, mind and spirit. The nature surrounding the retreat center will take care of all the rest!

Sleeping Lady is 2.5 hours outside of Seattle, in the Eastern foothills of Washington’s Cascade Mountains. This mountain retreat center is a place for personal renewal and inspiration. In your free time take advantage of nature walks, soaking in the hot tub, sauna, community or a massage offered onsite. Gourmet meals are served three times a day. The lodging offers meadow or mountains views, cozy rooms with private bathrooms, heated towel racks, and down comforters. Please visit www.sleepinglady.com for more information about Sleeping Lady.

The retreat begins Friday at 4:30pm and ends Sunday after lunch. Four yoga classes, one-hour wellness lecture, meditation/pranayama classes, meals and evening community gatherings are included in the weekend retreat. Singles, doubles, triples, and quad rooms are available, as well as camping. Price includes use of Sleeping Lady facilities, including sauna, outdoor hot and cold pools and all yoga instruction. Full payment is due June 15th.

To register, go to www.8limbsyoga.com > Events > Retreats

Melina Meza has been teaching yoga full-time since 1997. Her continual growth as a teacher and practitioner has been influenced by studying with numerous yoga instructors, including Kathleen Hunt, Gary Kraftsow, Sarah Powers, Tias Little, and Jin Sung. Retreats and sabbaticals are also vital to Melina’s personal practice and bring her deeper reflection and inspiration. Melina is the Co-Director of the 8 Limbs Teachers’ Training Program and Enrichment Program. Throughout the year, she also leads retreats and workshops that allow her to blend her passions of yoga and nutrition education. Melina recently published a book called, "The Art of Sequencing", the first in a series of practical, affordable, and enjoyable wellness tools. For more information visit: www.melinameza.com.

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inviting you to maui...

2008-04-29T16:14:35Z

yoga retreat & workshop august 13-18

please email for more information
jessica@serpentyne.com

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Anyone interested in a yoga/dance fusion retreat?

2008-04-24T15:24:33Z

Hello,

I'm looking to offer a retreat for my yoga/dance fusion specialty called Shake Rattle & Pose http://www.8thElementYoga.com/yoga_dance/ either at the end of 2008/beginning of 2009.

I'm looking for some input from people who might be interested in such a retreat, such as whether to focus more on teacher-training or just creative movement and release.

If this sounds interesting to you, please help by filling out my survey. Thanks!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Mwsfiym6zJ91wDnfHzB7MA_3d_3d

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Yoga & Nature Retreat in Yelapa, Mexico: April 2-8

2008-02-29T15:29:12Z

Get back to raw nature with 6 incredible days of:
Yoga (twice-daily with renowned teachers), Massages, Boat Trips to Secluded Beaches & Islands, Whale Watching, Botanical Gardens, Swimming, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Medicinal Herb & Plant Walk with the Local Shaman, Amazing Fresh Healthy Natural Food prepared by Chef & Naturopath Dr. Paul Gannon, Stroll thru the charming & peaceful town, dancing with the locals and attendess, Hang out with the friendly locals who invite you into their shops & homes....and more!

**This will be an amazing opportunity to return to a more peaceful, natural pace of life, and come into harmony with yourself & nature..

Price includes a balanced combination of:
* 2 Daily Yoga classes*
* Stunning Seaside Accommodations
* Breakfasts and Most Meals
* Complimentary Full Massage
* Massage Workshop
* Nature Excursions and Adventure Activities
* Pristine Beach Swimming
* Access to consultations with Dr. Gannon
* Delicious Healthy Cooking/Eating Workshop by chef Dr. Gannon
* Gift Bag with lots of goodies
* and much More!

*Open to students of all yoga levels. A great place to start if you're a beginner & and advanced students will be challenged to deepen your practice & learn advanced techniques!

For more info see: http://www.renewyourspirit.blogspot.com/

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beautiful maui yoga retreat in march 19 - 24

2008-02-24T03:57:28Z

join us for...

a transformational yoga retreat celebrating spirit, love, and ecology
in east maui at laulima organic farm

-anusara yoga, meditation & pranayama
-organic raw & vegan meals fresh from the farm
-sacred commerce workshop - business as a path of awakening
-hawaiian roots full moon ritual
-daily wood fired sauna detoxification
-day excursions to sacred beaches
-transportation to & from the airport

-prices: loft $1000, single $1600, double $2400
-registration and additional information jessica@serpentyne.com & 732-768-3419
-reserve now for march

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If You Could Only Have One Yoga Book

2008-01-20T18:43:56Z

If one could only have one book on yoga, the new book, Classical Hatha Yoga by Swami Rajarshi Munithi would likely be it. Check it out on Amazon's Inside the Book Program, where you can actually see its contents as well as its summary. It can also be purchased at the Kripalu Book Store.

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Experience An India Yoga Odyssey

2008-01-11T00:59:09Z

Experience a Transforming India YOGA Odyssey
(February 21 to March 6, 2008)

Just imagine your airplane touching down at the India airport of your choice – Mumbai or Ahmadabad – on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Awaiting you at the airport is your guide, who will escort you by rail or taxi to your hotel accommodations in Surat City, Gujarat State. You will have arrived just in time to take in the World Yoga Championships, either as a participant or as a spectator. If anyone wishes to participate in the Championships the necessary registration forms can be downloaded at www.lifemission.org. The Championships run from February 22 though February 24. (The Championships were primarily founded as a means for encouraging youth worldwide to engage themselves in the ageless science of yoga for the betterment of body, mind and spiritual development in similar fashion that society worldwide encourages youth to participate in common sporting events.)

Following the Championships, you will be escorted to Malav Ashram for a five night stay, which includes three days of “hands on” yogic training under the expert guidance of Acharya Yogendradev, who has taught in North America, Taiwan, and India

And now – the Tours – you will tour the historic spiritual pilgrimage site of Kayavarohan and visit the Brahmeshwar Temple of Lord Lakulish (the 28th incarnation of Lord Shiva). You will spend 5 nights at a beautiful oceanside resort near the city of Div, overlooking the Indian Ocean with its miles of sandy beaches, and visit surrounding points of interest including the renowned Somnath Temple; a lion wildlife reserve, an ayurvedic clinic of a renowned ayurvedic physician where you will be able to observe the natural preparation of ayurvedic medicines and receive a free medical check-up. You will also have the opportunity to visit the temple complex at Rajrajeshwardham, where Lord Lakulish materialized in his divine body on January 29, 2007. Then – another great grace awaits you – you will have the rare opportunity of having darshan with the highly advanced yogi, Swami Rajarshi Muni.*

Now your yoga trip is reaching its end – on March 6, you will be escorted by your guide to your departure airport for your trip home – to reflect on and absorb your many yoga experiences of the past 2 weeks; the multitudes of wondrous Indian sites you've seen; the unmatched hospitality of its people and the many lasting new friendships you've made.

The cost per participant is $ 695.00 USD. This price does not include your transportation costs to and from India, which is entirely your responsibility, as are any required passports, visas etc. This price does include designated tour accommodations and meals in India, and all ground transportation to the Championships and touring sites in India, as well as ground transportation to and from airports at Mumbai or Ahmedabad. Any profits after all costs have been met will be directed to projects for the poor, including schools and hospitals. For further information, go to www.lifemission.org, or email: Acharya Yogendradev, ggvaghela@yahoo.com; or Dennis Konchak, lifema@telus.net; or Hans Splinter, Hsplinter@cogeco.ca.

* Swami Rajarshi Muni is the author of a vast library of nearly 100 titles in four different languages, including ten books in English. Some of the English titles are: Classical Hatha Yoga, Divine Body Through Yoga; Tenets for the Spiritual Life; Infinite Grace (The Story of My Spiritual Lineage), Awakening the Life Force, and Light from Guru to Disciple. For more information, check the Life Mission website www.lifemission.org and www.amazon.com under Rajarshi Muni

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Special Discount on upcoming Yoga Teacher Training in Santa Rosa

2008-01-09T20:05:13Z

Ananda Seva Yoga Center presents
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training

Experience the richness of an authentic yogic lifestyle
Deepen your practice and understanding of yoga
Learn how to bring the healing of yoga to others

February 1-10th & April 18-27th, 2008
in Santa Rosa, California

We are pleased to announce that for the next two weeks - until January 21st - anyone who signs up for our yoga teacher certification will receive a $100 discount off the normal price. If you have ever been interested in deepening your Yoga practice or wished to bring this ancient healing art to others, now is the perfect opportunity! Work trade is also available.

The Ananda Seva Yoga Teacher Training Certification Program is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the breadth and depth of Yogic philosophy and practices as well as an in-depth study of Asanas (yoga postures). The program covers all aspects of yogic practices, including asanas, meditation practices, kundalini, chakras, subtle body, Ayurveda, pranayama, mantra, chanting, yogic philosophy and the history of yoga, anatomy, physiology, teaching methodology, and business practices and ethics. In addition to offering Yoga Teacher certification to all graduates, this training emphasizes the integration of development on all levels – physical, mental and spiritual – through Asanas, meditation, kiirtan, and chanting. After the 10-day sessions of living life as a yogi, students consistently feel a difference in their life.

After graduating from this 200 hour program you will be eligible to become a
Nationally Certified Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance

Call for More Information (707) 575-0886 or (707) 703-2553
Web brochure: www.anandaseva.org
Email: asm@anandaseva.org

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Anusara Yoga and Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure - Save $100 when paid in full by January 15, 2008

2007-12-31T20:47:28Z

Treat yourself to the ultimate vacation!
Space is limited so sign up soon.

Save $100 when paid in full by January 15, 2008.

Anusara Yoga and Costa Rica Rainforest Adventure with Stacey Rosenberg
Join the Kula for a magical, soul transforming week on Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula
March 1-9, 2008

Join Stacey for an exotic week beyond your wildest dreams! We will be staying at Encanta La Vida Rainforest Lodge (The Enchanted Life), on the tip of the Osa Peninsula in Cabo Matapalo. The lodge property stretches from the secluded shores of pristine Pan Dulce beach to the virgin Rainforest of Corcovado National Park.

The Osa Peninsula has been described as “the most biologically intense place on Earth” by National Geographic. The enchantment begins by waking up to the sounds of the rainforest, continues with an abundance of daily wildlife sightings including Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, monkeys, sloths, butterflies and many other types of exotic wildlife and flowers, at night you will be lulled to sleep to the symphony of sounds from the rolling surf to the musical secadas of the jungle.

Spend the mornings and afternoons practicing Anusara Yoga, during the day relax by the pool or in a hammock, take a short walk to the beach on a trail that weaves through Cacao(chocolate) and mango trees, access to the three best surf spots on the Osa Peninsula(lessons available) or take a rainforest adventure (at an additional cost) such as kayaking, a tree climb, waterfall repelling, and much more.

This retreat will provide a break from daily routines and a chance to refresh your self and reconnect with the splendor of nature. The fertile land encourages healing, inspiration and renewal to take place. It is a perfect opportunity to dive deeply into your yoga practice, allow time for both introspection and adventure, and bond with like-minded yogis.

$1595 per person*
includes 8 nights, 9 days - shared occupancy
daily meals - 11 yoga sessions days of yoga - two classes most days
Costa Rica Transfers (domestic air and taxi from airstrip to hotel) -
hotel taxes - staff tip

$350 non-refundable deposit holds your spot,
please pay deposit by December 31, 2007
*SAVE $100 IF PAID IN FULL BY JANUARY 15, 2008

Does NOT include international airfare, San Jose Taxis, massages, excursions, or departure tax.

For details download info at www.namastacey.com or email yoga@namastacey.com

~PURA VIDA~

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Happy Holiday

2007-12-24T18:26:15Z

For a whole new year is coming again. And it brings new opportunities, new dreams, fun-filled new days may each of you have the best new year .

In Love and Light

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Yoga Teachers Retreat, Aug 15-18, Vermont

2007-12-20T21:56:40Z

Attend an informal long-weekend with your colleagues this summer.
Recreate, rest, rejuvenate, renew, network, learn, enjoy.
Bring some old friends and make some new ones.
Sit around the campfire beneath the starry sky.
Group activities and events.
Or come for the day.
Vermont
Free.

August 15-18, 2008
Contact us for registration details, please.
Spread the word!

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New Tibetan Ayurveda trube

2007-12-10T16:30:12Z

Recently, I opened a "Tibetan Ayurveda" tribe to and share our inspirations. If you feel this is for you, please follow your heart and support the tribe with your presence.

http://tribes.tribe.net/tibetanayurveda?_click_path=Application%5Btribe%5D.Tribe%5Baebd7c33-9d4a-4f9f-bd21-20baea6c0772%5D

I had this tribe over a month set on "private" no knowing... do I want to ba a moderator. Since I work with the healing arts anyway... I might as well be a moderator.... so - come and see me there also.

Much heart felt Divine love to you. May it spread through the universe for the good and benefit of all beings.

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Lakulish Yogasan Championships 2008: Feb. 22; 23; & 24th, - City of Surat, Gujarat State, India

2007-12-10T11:14:54Z

For details and application forms, please refer to: http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" go to item #4 and click on "World Open Yogasan Championships".

Please note, to optimize your India trip and your experience of Lakulish Yoga you could attend or participate in the Yogasan Championships and also take in the 3 week Certificate Yoga Training Course being offered at Swami Rajarshi Muni's Malav Ashram from January 30 -February 20th. For details on the training go to http://www.lifemission.org/ and under "New" click on item # 5 " "Overseas Students Annual Yoga Certificate Training Program"

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Healing Gathering in Mexico...Bodyworkers Come!

2007-12-09T20:10:24Z

As you read these words, pilgrims from 108 nations are being guided by Spirit to a Sacred Gathering Place in the Veracruz State, Mexico rainforest. This is a free, non-commercial, non-profit event, open to all who feel called to gather with us. This gathering is hosted by an international tribe of volunteers called the Rainbow Family of Living Light. The gathering is now through February, when the site will shift into the paradigm of a permanent community.

Here is a website that will fill in most of your questions about what's going on:

www.cenotes.com/save/rainbow/ire1.html

Yoga Instructors, Massage Instructors, Dancers, Bhajan Singers, Meditation Teachers, and students are all welcomed to practice your healing art.... and to share your knowledge with us in non-judgemental, free, creative workshops that you offer to others as a Prasad of Bhakti Yoga. We are in progress creating a shady, quiet, flat, grassy space devoted to Bodywork Practice.

Two clean vegan meals are served daily to Prasad circle...prepared in our communal volunteer-run kitchen. All work is done on a volunteer basis. No money ichanges hands within the gathering place, with the exception of passing the MagicHat for your volunteer donation in order to cover basic costs. All decisions come from the consensus of open-to-all talking circles. No leaders.

Namaste, Namaskar,...Nice day, Love yall!
B!

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Siddha Yogini Trivandrum,Kerala

2007-10-21T04:00:04Z

This Yogini is amazing. Curung many people of disease.
Girija Maa is so loving, a divine light in this world!
Unforgetable classes.

www.bhagyodayamyoga.com

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jivamukti in tulum, MX in January 08

2007-10-12T17:12:22Z

My teacher Michele Baker is doing a week-long yoga retreat in Tulum, MX (just south of Cancun) in January 08.
http://www.swanriveryoga.com/home/home.html

About the place: Tulum is a lovely little town with Mayan ruins that is close enough to Cancun to make the travel cheap and easy, but far enough away to not be Cancun! I went there seven years ago, and loved it. I did not stay at the center where the retreat is located; (it wasn't there then), but it looks lovely!

About the retreat: Inexpensive compared to most! Two yoga classes a day, two meals a day included, and lodging for as little as $750+airfare.

more info at Michele@swanriveryoga.com

love,
ali

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Mount Madonna

2007-10-12T04:11:22Z

has anyone here visited mount madonna center
in northern cali??

i'm considering being there over the winter & would
love to hear of your experience & any other thoughts.

please tribe me or respond here - thanks!

simon

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Work Study at Ashram-help

2007-10-12T03:55:14Z

Heya. Was wondering, can anyone tell me anything about the Mount Madonna Ashram in Cali or Shoshoni Ashram in Colorado? I am considering a work study program for the winter and it's between these two right now. Anyone have experiences with these Ashrams? Thanks

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yoga in Delhi

2007-09-14T07:33:03Z

My son is now living near Delhi University and wants a recommendation for a hatha yoga instructor.

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need retreat in PNW end/mid Sept for people who are a bit overweight but have done lots of yoga in lifetime

2007-09-13T16:55:22Z

where would you suggest?

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would this be of interest?

2007-09-07T01:49:23Z

Hi Tribe,
I have been asked to help produce a 9 day natural building/permaculture event on a new piece of land just south of the Baja border.
I am looking for feedback on all aspects including value,interest and curriculum.
please respond to scottankenypdx@gmail.com
Here are the details...

Oct 27 – Nov 4

Imagine a revolutionary oasis built with your very own hands
as you exercise in natural building and whole system design principles.

Imagine a community of passionate people learning what it means to be human beings,
immersed in an environment of self-expression, of listening, and of appreciation,
while they build beautifully and sustainably.

Introducing GiraSol (Sunflower), a new permaculture settlement breaking ground in November 2007. We invite you to be a part of this amazing experience by participating in a nine-day course designed to bring you competency in Permaculture and Earthen Building Methods.

Imagine yourself as part of that community…Living. Building. Playing.

This nine-day intensive design/build studio will combine natural building techniques (cobb, adobe, stone, straw/clay, passive/active heating systems) with presentations, discussions, exercises, and fun field trips.

GiraSol’s ground-breaking workshop will provide training in regenerative village design, natural construction and permaculture theory while establishing the GiraSol information center through hands-on work. The design will integrate a century-old adobe structure into a whimsical new building, seemingly sprung from the canvas of a Maxfield Parrish painting.

Led by mOceaN (Mark Lakeman), Lydia Doleman and Martin Shulke of Portland’s City Repair Project, the GiraSol Intensive will take place from 10/27/07 to 11/04/07. We will be camping as a group in the beautiful Baja desert, and all meals will be provided.

Basics

Location: GiraSol is a 200-acre parcel situated in Valle de las Palmas (Valley of the Palms), about 20 miles south of the U.S./Mexico Border and 30 miles from the Pacific Ocean between the major cities of Tijuana, Ensenada & Tecate. This new Center is on a vast tract of beautiful land in the valley, along a road from Ensenada to Tecate which is currently under construction. This road will bring unprecedented real estate development to this relatively undisturbed agrarian area. GiraSol strives to be a jewel in the Baja landscape by providing an example of sustainable community design.

Course Description: You will receive training AND become competent in the following areas:

1. regenerative village design and earthen building methods
2. biomass accumulation and use, plastering
3. roof framing
4. integrated landscaping
5. water catchment, re-use, and finishing methods.

Construction will be accompanied by discussions of the ecological features and benefits of each building phase. Through two field trips we will explore the local community by travelling to a wildlife preserve and taking part in Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead).

Daily Activities

6 a.m.
7 a.m.
8 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Noon
2 p.m.
4–6 p.m.
6:30
8–10 p.m.
Moving Meditation
Breakfast & Daily Overview
Discussion of Daily Work Focus
Begin Field Project Work
Lunch and Siesta at the Lunch Palace
Village Design Discussion
Resume Filed Project Work
Communal Dinner
Evening Presentation/Discussion, Fire Circle

Dates: 10/27–11/04, 2007
Cost: $450

Reservations & Questions: Contact Scott Ankeny at 503.853.9376 or e-mail: scottankenypdx@gmail.com
Curriculum

There will be two tracks of education running at the same time.
Each student will be involved in both activities of building and landscaping

Day 1: Check-in, Orientation, Dinner, Campfire/Permaculture & GiraSol Overview
Day 2: Foundations, Biomass Accumulation*, Dialogue—Strategies and Practices
Day 3: Building Adobe Walls/Other Earthen Building Methods, Village Design & Community Building
Day 4: Adobe Walls, Water & Biomass Accumulation, Swales, Dialogue
Day 5: Plastering Walls, Swales, Natural Building
Day 6: Roof Framing, Tree-Planting in Biomass-filled Swales, Dialogue
Day 7: Field Trip (Ocean), Food Systems, Village Ecosystems, Spa & Special Places
Day 8: Roofing and Water, Water Catchment/Systems, Eco-Intervention
Day 9: Finishing & Systems, Visioning
Day 10: Completion, Afterparty, Departure

*Biomass piece will include the whole process — from mulching to retain rainwater
to improved soil structure resulting in increased food potentials.

Order of Construction
Foundation, Walls, Windows/Doors, Plaster, Framing, Roof

Evening Presentations
GiraSol: Story and Overview
Global Challenge, “Anti-Virus” Plan
Village Design
Inherent Nature
Case Studies of Successful Eco-Centers

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pattabhi jois in mysore?!

2007-07-31T16:34:25Z

has anyone been to the astanga center in mysore to study inder pattabhi jois? i am looking to go there next year for the one month teacher training and would love to find out any info or hints, tips on how to get there and how you liked it.
namaste.

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Have you been to Doe Bay on Orcas Island?

2007-06-19T01:14:56Z

I cannot recommend it enough. We just got back and after being stranded there an extra day due to heavy snowfalls, we can't wait to go back. The staff was divine - they went out of their way to make us feel safe and happy despite having no power and having the water pipes freeze. This is a lovely place run by lovely people (the new owners are great). If you live in the Pacific NW, it's definitely worth visiting.

The Iyengar yoga teacher, Sarah, was wonderful as well.

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Himalayan Institute in PA

2007-06-19T01:12:58Z

Has anyone here done their 10 day residential program?

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Jobs teaching Yoga/Assisting in South Mexico/Costa Rica?

2007-06-19T01:11:41Z

Hey everyone, I am interested in Living in Costa Rica or the south Mexico area. Anyone know of any Yoga retreat centers/studios/hotels etc. in that area that might be looking for extra help?
I Appreciate any info...

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Anyone been to Yogavillle in Virgina?

2007-03-15T03:46:23Z

They seem to have a fair karma exchange.

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yoga in BCn..

2007-03-05T21:43:27Z

Hello my name is Nina and I will be teaching yoga in barcelona this summer...
I'm certified in ashtanga but very eager to learn more and more about other styles...
If anybody is going to Spain and interested in contact me to do something together...
please feel free..to msn me...
ciao...

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Bare-bones Retreat

2007-03-01T20:26:49Z

Folks--

--I'm curious if anyone knows of a budget, bare-bones place to go on retreat near the SF Bay Area.

--Meaning: no frills. No spa, gourmet whatever, luxury anything. None of the crazy energy of random hotel rooms or party cabins in Tahoe.

--A quiet place for spiritual practitioners to do serious silent sadhana. Access to a basic kitchen, toilet, and enough room for a yoga mat. It would be wonderful if such a place were already a home to spiritual practice.

--My wife is suggesting a Catholic monastary, many of which offer small simple rooms for very cheap. But I'm uncertain if the vibe will be compatable to the chanting of Siva, Gayatri and Ganesha mantras or general Yogic practice.

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tripsichore in nyc

2007-02-14T14:59:45Z

tripsichore, a yoga/dance troupe will be in nyc next week.
they are pretty amazing.
Im going to the workshop on wednesday, anyone want to join?

FEBRUARY 21 Workshop at Om Factory New York, NY
www.omfactorynyc.com

Feb 22 Performance at Center Point Yoga Studio New York NY
www.centerpointyogastudios.com

www.tripsichore.com

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Teaching at a resort or retreat center?

2007-02-03T01:05:13Z

Has anyone done this? What was your experience and how did you go about the process?

Thanks for any advice you can give.

Namaste, Kimberlee

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The Tibetan Yogas of Dream & Sleep - Maui - Jan 25-28, 2007

2006-12-28T04:30:26Z

Free Public Talk
Thursday, January 25, 2007 6:00 PM
Location: Jan 25 Kahului Borders Maui

3-Day Workshop
Jan 26-28 Ko`lea`lea Retreat Center
1120 Kaupakalua Road, Haiku, Maui, Hawaii
Haiku, Maui, Hawaii 96708 view map

More Info: www.DreamYogaMaui.com

"We spend a third of our life sleeping. No matter what we do, however virtuous or non-virtuous our activities, whether we are murderers or saints, monks or ibertines, every day ends the same. We shut our eyes and dissolve into darkness,. We do so fearlessly, even as everything we know as "me" disappears. After a brief period, images arise and our sense of self arises with them. We exist again in the apparently limitless world of dream. Every night we participate in these most profound mysteries, moving from one dimension of experience to another, losing our sense of self and finding it again, and yet we take it all for granted. We wake in the morning and continue in "real" life, but in a sense we are still asleep and dreaming. The teachings tell us tha twe can continue in this deluded, dreamy state, day and night, or wake up to the truth."

If we cannot carry our practice into sleep, if we lose ourselves every night, what chance do we have to be aware when death comes? Look to your experience in dreams to know how you will fare in death. Look to your experience in sleep to discover whether or not you are truly awake.

In order to fully travel the path to enlightenment, all of life must be recognized and engaged as spiritual opportunity. Tibetan yoga has, from ancient times to the present, used the dream and sleep states both as aides to the path and as complete paths in themselves. During this teaching, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will explain the dream yoga and give instruction and transmission for its practice.

Dream yoga is not only a practice to be done in the dream state. Its understanding and methods work with all moments of life, waking and sleeping. Preliminary practices are engaged to bring greater awareness to each moment and to turn the practitioner's mind from engagement in dualistic preoccupations to integration with the boundless view of the non-dual path. Concentration practice steadies the mind, and yogic practices done during waking periods in the night carry awareness into the sleep state. Eventually the practitioner develops the capacity for lucid dreaming--knowing during the dream that one is in a dream. Once lucidity is stabilized, the dream state is used for tantric practice, for healing, for the development of insight, and finally for the direct penetration into the truth that underlies both the dreams of night and the dream of our waking life.

The focus of dream yoga is integrating with the clear light state of our natural mind. By following precise instructions, the practitioner develops awareness of the onset or presence of dreams; having recognized the dream experience as a dream, the advanced practitioner is able to experience its nature with clear non-conceptual awareness. For less advanced practitioners, becoming lucid in the dream allows one to work with the various manifestations--one can overcome fears, perform actions normally beyond one's capacity, and gradually increase dreams of clarity. In this system, ordinary dreams are understood to be caused by habitual propensities ssociated with previous actions and experiences conjoined with the energy of the mind. Eventually these emotional dreams can be transformed, liberated, or brought to the path by the accomplished practitioner.

Tenzin Rinpoche will talk about the practice of dream yoga both from the point of view expressed in the text as well as from his own unique experiences.

people.tribe.net/TenzinWangyalRinpoche
www.DreamYogaMaui.com
www.ligmincha.org

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Certified Thai Practitioners Program and Retreat at the Thai Yoga Center!

2006-11-25T23:19:13Z

Thai Practitioner Program

Date: Saturday, January 13, 2007
Time: 10AM - 6PM
Category:
Aachan Dr. J

SomaVeda™ Traditional Thai Medical Massage Practitioner Certification Program and Retreat. :

January 13 to February 9th.- Grass Valley, California.
Advanced Thai Yoga Certified Practitioner Program (23 day residential intensive). This month long program will cover all six levels of the Basic Professional Thai Yoga Certification Program. Sign up for the full 28 days for a total immersion program or you may sign up for individual levels, however levels four, five and six must be taken together.

Included in this awesome training will be complete certification in SomaVeda Chair/Workplace, 28 hours of Work/Study Program, SomaVeda Chair, TableThai Applications, Multiple Therapists and Breast Care and Massage Certifications at no additional charge! Thats correct... all four separate certifications or $800.00 worth of training included for free when you commit to the full program!

The full program runs from January 13 to graduation, February 9th.

Tuition for this month long retreat is $ 3,100.00. However Register early for only $2,125.00!

Register between August 17th and September 17th. for $1,995.00! Registrations between September 18th. and October 18th. for $2,225.00.
Register between October 19th. and November 18th. for $2,495.00
Registrations received November 19th to January 12 are $2695.00.
Day of class are at full price, no discount.

Materials fee is $186.00 for all workbooks and text required. Reviewing students pay only half price on all individual levels previously certified! Call us today! This is your only chance for a full and complete training in the Ancient Spiritual Traditions revealed in SomaVeda Thai Yoga and massage including Nuad Boran in only 28 days!
- Time: 10am to 6pm every day. - Location: Thai Yoga Center of Grass Valley, CA - Contact: ITTA, Inc. Call Now!! (760) 641-0756, or (530) 271-0758 Po Box 268, Grass Valley CA 95945 Email: itta@core.com - (Early registration Discounts apply).
To Register and for more information Click Here at http://www.thaimassage.com

Thank you, Be Well and Touch Many,
Julie
http://www.thaiyogacenter.com

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session charge?

2006-11-20T09:18:40Z

I have previously always taught in a studio owned by others or facilitated by myself, cost per class have always been either pre-set by the studio and/or on par with the local going rate give or take a few dollars. I recently have been asked by a retreat lodge to be their in house on call per event yoga instructor - they are wanting to offer my services on a referal system (which is currently what they do with florists, baker, masseur, etc.) This lodge is somewhat remote and caters to weddings, corporate retreats and conventions everything from strictly business to health and wellness.

My question is what to charge? The awnser should be simple but I am struggling with it any opinions on this?

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The Kindred Spirits Meet!

2006-10-11T22:41:06Z

The Kindred Spirits Meet!

Saturday Morning on October 28th at - 11am
All Friends of the Earth and other Kindred Spirits
will be welcome at the Meet.

We wait for the others out in front of the
Jack London Lodge Restaurant area
which is now called Wolf House and that is right
in the middle of town in Glen Ellen which is
just about 45 miles north of the
Golden Gate Bridge.

Many Directions:

Go north from the Golden Gate Bridge
and take the HWY 37 exit East towards Vallejo
and then before you get there take a left up 121
and then just keep going in a northerly direction
and on up Arnold Drive into Glen Ellen.

The place is right in the middle of town.

All are welcome to come who come in good spirits.
All True Friends will be
welcomed and your voice does need to be heard
before it can be fully appreciated.

And this might be another one of your
missed opportunities to meet up with
some of the truly awesome visionaries
here within the heart of this entire
movement and to begin your own
personal journey of finding your own
Home Place of Peace right
here on the Beautiful Mother Earth
with some of the other fine
folks and amidst many other wonderful
projects where you can help to make the magic work.

You bring your own healthy and happy faces to
this Meet with a vision of an Earth Restored
And a World at Peace with T.

It's all Positive and Constructive.
Networking with a Purpose.
Collaboration and Companionship is Key.

You are welcome to Freely Share
your own most elegant wishes and good ideas.

This is the place to make your Contributions known
and I want you all to be there who really care
because Freedom Starts right here.

This is what the real Magic is all about.
We can make it all happen by combining
our own intentions to collaborate together
into a larger whole which will be bigger than
just the sum of its parts.

This is also a connecting point
for people to make a few real
friendships that will last forever.

These are just the beginnings.
What will happen after you have left is that
the Real Magic will then begin to happen.

In this way it can begin to grow like a Tree.

We must begin to reach out to find
all the others in a way that does
not overstretch our own
personal resources to the brink.

By sharing the job it works better and becomes
easier.

I am just one on the smaller branches on this Tree.
There are many others who have also begun to appear.

We do need to hear your kind words
as true collaborators towards
creating a new world.

We're all Children here on this Tree
who are here to create new things for all to share.

There is a Magic and an Art to the
way that we must learn to follow.
We are just the Children of the Earth
and we are going to have to become
truly magical children who can work
with some guidance and direction.

I am just one
of the many Children of the Earth and
one day many more will join us for an Earth
Restored and a World at Peace.

The Beginning
of the Integration of the Kindred Spirits
at the Meet is founded upon
the Principle that
the Integration of the energy generated
from the collaboration of
like minds, is greater than
just the sum of the individual contributors.

We are just one branch of this
Extremely Elegant new Tree which is
just one of many within the Emerald Forest.

Who will take their places within
the shelter of one of our many branches
which will be springing up both here in the
Americas and throughout the world.

Then we will then become a starting point
for greater things to come and
a place where people can come up
for related visits, events and get
togethers.

We do need to meet up in the face to face.

The vision is here
and this is what we can do right now.
If any of this really speaks to any of you
then do respond in some depth about who
you are and what you are all about.

To join our newly forming email group
send a blank email first to:

Emerald-Forest-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Much Love and Many Blessings to You All. - T

Or join our tribe:

http://tribes/tribe.net/kindredspirits

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San Diego Classes?

2006-08-15T20:33:11Z

I spend alot of time split between NoCal and SoCal...

Does anyone know of places for classes focusing on Ashtanga/Ashtanga Vinyasa ?

(I did a search, but have not had any luck...)

Thanks...

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looking for retreat site near NYC

2006-08-15T04:21:57Z

does anyone know of a venue I can rent to hold small group retreats near NYC?

Many thanks for any info.

oxox
h

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organizing retreat

2006-08-15T04:19:19Z

hey everyone

i am planning to organize some yoga retreats next year, any advices in doing so? any suggestions & recs will be much appreciated! i am looking into doing retreats abroad.

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check out this new tribe - Yoga in Costa Rica

2006-08-13T02:35:22Z

http://tribes.tribe.net/yogaincostarica

all things yoga in costa rica - Retreats, classes, community and fantastic destinations.

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Hello

2006-07-11T01:21:02Z

New to the group. Just wanted to say hi.... GiGi

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TTC in India...Sivananda..or better???

2006-06-12T01:26:00Z

Namastae Beautiful Beings,
Am soon to return to the motherland and asking for advice and recomendations for Yoga TTC. Sivananda has been an option for me, but before I commit, I'd love some response to any other places in India for me to train at, that you may have been to, or can recommed.
Divine Thanks :)

Nadja ~ Om Shanti

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salt spring center of yoga in BC

2006-06-11T03:50:34Z

anybody been there? i'm thinking about spending the fall there and i just wondered if anyone knew much about it . . .

thanks and blessing on your path . . sam

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Hairstylists At Retreats?

2006-05-02T20:13:52Z

I am asking on behalf of a cousin of mine who does not currently
have access to a computer. Are there any retreats that anyone knows
of that ever hire, even for a short time, holistic hairstylists? My cousin
works at a natural haircare salon and is trying to look into places that
might want a stylist on staff. Or to give demonstrations. I will provide
a link to the place she works at here in Philly, so everyone can get an
understanding of her techniques. She is very talented. Under stylists,
click on Amber. http://www.dua-fe.com/main.html

Thank you.

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Kripalu Yoga Center in MA

2006-04-16T13:15:30Z

I am currently doing a 4 week Seva program at Kripalu Yoga Center in MA. I am enjoying my time here.
SEVA or PATH is a work exchange i.e. karma yoga/seva-self service.
It used to be 1 to 4 week Seva and 2 months to a year Path, but it is changing on Jan. 1st it will be 1 month SEVA and 3 month PATH, so it might be challenging to get off from work, depending on your lifestyle.
The schedule is 30 to 35 hours in kitchen, production, veggie prep, or maintence in exchange for room and board.
It isn't as intense as Sivanada as far as diving into a yogic discipline, sadana, or lifestyle, but is good because it allows one to particapte as little or as much as possible.
If you want to be vegan, or vegetarian it is easy to and the majority of the food is that, but if you want to eat meat there is chicken or tuna. However it is near impossible to keep a garlic/onion free, sattvic diet.
The programs range from yoga classes, meditation, Ayurveda, and so on. Again nothing is required. There is kirtan every Sunday and more than that some weeks.
I got to see Bhagavan Das perform and did 4am to 6am sadana with Gurmukh and her husband, and saw some amazing presentations and concerts. Today was a great presentation and study of the Yoga Sutras. It went through a lot in 2.5 hours, but was a solid overview. If you are able to get the time off and have the lifestyle I would recommend it.

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need retreat in central or south america end January or mid Feb

2006-01-02T21:51:29Z

I have a break in my professional life and would like to travel.. and do yoga.

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What happened to Tassajara??

2006-01-02T06:14:50Z

Namaste,

Although this post isn't about a yoga center per se, it may be related to other topics on this tribe . . .

Are there any Tassajara old-timers out there? Have you been there in recent years? I went twice this past summer and feel compelled to ask: What happened?? Just one example: the food is not as good as it used to be (often heavy, with an extreme lack of protein -- where's the chef??).

And it seemed like a growing number of guests were completely unaware that this retreat is a functioning Zen monastery. The energy was loud and disrespectful. In fact, as I was surfacing from a swim in the river, I saw an older, overweight man with a large camera jump out from behind some trees on the path and run off!! Now Tassajara is becoming a haven for perverts and perpetrators!

I told the office staff and director about the incident, and her reaction was that they can't do something "about every little thing that may happen" to their guests at Tassajara. Appearently, going to a hot springs and having someone photograph you in the nude without your consent is less of a concern to Zen monks than posting tonight's dinner menu on the blackboard (which they are very diligent about doing, despite the disappointing quality of the food).

So has Tassajara been like this in the past and I just didn't see it? What has caused it to change in recent years?

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Happy New Year

2005-12-31T23:54:48Z

NAMASTE

May the new year bring you all many blessings of love and peace.

In Love and Light

Pritam

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Diego Del Sol Yoga Intensive at One Taste

2005-12-28T23:43:17Z

Diego Del Sol Yoga Teacher Training Intensive in San Francisco
January 9th to February 10th
9am to 4pm
Limited Space available!
Call 415.503.1100 for more information.

Morning sessions (9-12pm) is available as well!

$2100- Intensive only
$2600- Intensive with meals (Lunch and Dinner)
$4000- One Taste Immersion Program

Come join SF Magazine's Best Private Yoga Teacher (2004) as he starts his first intensive at One Taste. For more information, please visit www.diegodelsol.com and www.onetastesf.com.

Intensive Description
The Tantric Yoga Flow teacher training has the intention of creating meaningful, insightful, and lasting benefits for students. It will be an opportunity to deepen one's practice and understanding of yoga. We will be learning the art of cultivating vitality, power, and contentment. Students will learn and practice ancient movement and meditation techniques that are adaptable to all levels of ability, as well as the art of teaching these gifts to others.

Over the course of the training we will continue to expand our familiarity with many ancient and modern practices that flow with and reinforce each other into a comprehensive system of health and vitality. By the end of the training, students will have experienced new levels and dimensions of self and have practical and enjoyable ways of creating mindfulness and insight with their practice, their teaching and their lives. Students will experience a significant improvement and boost in strength, stamina, fluidity, patience, balance and light. It is these seeds of well being that keep one's practice connected to our daily reality and sprout into an inspired self.

The teacher training will provide what is most helpful, meaningful and insightful from a vast array of different sources and branches of yoga. Yoga is alive and breathing and adaptable to each person every time they practice. Students will be learning, practicing and teaching ancient and modern techniques for ultimate health in an intuitive and balanced way that maximizes the benefits of our practice. We will explore both new and ancient t vinyasa, kundalini, Sun Salutations, pranayama, bandhas, asaanas, concentration techniques, meditation, yoga nidra, mantra, dance of shiva, yoga sutras of Patanjali, principles of alignment and other elemental practices for health and wellness

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Anusara Immersion and Teacher Training in Los Angeles

2005-12-22T21:55:10Z

ANUSARA YOGA STUDIES

AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM

WITH CERTIFIED ANUSARA INSTRUCTORS

NOAH MAZÉ, NAIME JEZZENY, AND SCOTT LEWICKI

This six weekend intensive Anusara Yoga Studies and Teacher Training Program will take your yoga practice to deeper and deeper levels. This program is transformative and has the potential to impact not only your yoga practice and teaching, but also your life. We will cover an extensive curriculum of all of the principles and practices of Anusara Yoga such as asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), meditation, yoga philosophy and mythology, and the art and technique of teaching. This Anusara Yoga Studies and Teacher Training Program will consist of two phases: Phase 1, Immersion in Anusara Yoga (level 1). Phase 2, The Art of Teaching Anusara Yoga (level 1). Each weekend will include 14 hours of instruction from Friday evening through Sunday. In addition, there will be a few hours of home practice and homework given after each weekend.

Phase 1: This is an intensive-style, experiential deepening of all of the aspects of Anusara Yoga. Over three full weekends we will fully immerse ourselves in connections of Body, Mind and Heart through the joyful and profound practices and principles of this yoga. Asana (postures), pranayama (breath), and meditation will be explored in depth. Our philosophy curriculum will include the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Ramayana. Some prior Anusara Yoga knowledge and experience is recommended, as well as an open heart, attentive mind, and willing body. One does not have to want to be a teacher to participate in Phase 1.

Phase 2*: How does one share with others what is deeply profound and life enriching? Over the next three weekends, we will build upon the foundation of Phase 1, and expand into the Art of Teaching, Level 1. Becoming a great yoga teacher requires a willingness to deeply delve into one’s own authentic nature, a process of effortful practice, personal joyful exploration and continual transformation. This Anusara Teachers’ Training offers a setting and structure for you to become such a teacher. We will learn and practice the techniques and methodology of teaching Anusara Yoga. Curriculum includes: proper postural instructions, sequencing, developing and using themes and philosophy, speaking from the heart, observation skills, physical adjustments and assisting, intro to Therapeutics, and use of props and modifications.

All hours will apply to Anusara Yoga Certification and Yoga Alliance Certification. There will be further training and mentoring opportunities following this program.

Noah and Naime are widely recognized and sought out as some of the most experienced and proficient practitioners, teachers, and teacher trainers in the Anusara Yoga system. They teach extensively together all over the country and make a dynamic and powerful team. They are delighted to teach with guest teacher Scott Lewicki, and his experience and wisdom will greatly enhance the program. (See our website for complete bios.) *Completion of Phase 1 is a requirement for participation in Phase 2. Qualified individuals may be able to petition the instructors to proceed

PHASE ONE: Immersion into Anusara Yoga explores all aspects of Anusara Yoga, including the Universal Principles of Alignment. This is a workshop based immersion and will include many joyful hours of yoga (asana) practice each weekend. Weekends 2006 (plus Friday evenings): January 27-29; February 3-5; February 17-19
We’ll focus on:
- Embodying the principles of Alignment
- Philosophy underlying Anusara Yoga
- Breathing Techniques (Pranayama) Anusara Style
- Therapeutic applications of Universal Principles of Alignment
- Transforming your yoga practice and yourself

PHASE TWO: The Art of Teaching Anusara Yoga explores how to become a more effective and inspirational teacher. You must complete Phase I or obtain special permission to take this section of the training. Weekends 2006: March 3-5; March 10-12; March 17-19
We’ll focus on:
- Inspiring your students to move from the inside out
- Using effective languaging
- Weaving heart based themes and philosophy into your classes
- Sequencing classes of various levels
- The responsibility of taking the seat of the teacher

For more information contact Mara Trafficante at 626-441-1144 or mara@missionstreetyoga.com

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Your experience at Yoga Farm?

2005-11-23T16:39:14Z

Hello!

Have you spent time at the Sivananda Yoga Farm in northern CA? http://www.sivananda.org/farm/

I'm considering spending some time there for a retreat and would love to get your impressions before I weigh the decision.

Thanks!

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Workshop in Bay Area on the Life of Machig Lapdron

2005-11-16T06:17:38Z

http://www.tantrayogainternational.org/index.php

Feeding the Demons: The Visionary Life of Machig Lapdron
November 19th - 20th @ The Bay Area Dharma House
Machig Lapdron was an extraordinary MahaSiddha and Yogini who originated the first Tibetan lineage, the practice of Chod; offering ones greatest attachment as the nourishment to heal, enlighten and integrate ones demons. Her life story is the story of going beyond pictures of how one's self and one's life should manifest, realizing the nature of emptiness, triumphing despite outer obstacles, and realizing the nature of mind. $180, pre-registration required. Some Workstudy available.
Call 888-Tantra-Yoga (1-888-825-8729) or e-mail register@tantricsiddhas.org.

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Tantra Yoga Series at One Taste

2005-11-07T23:07:09Z

Come join San Francisco Magazine's Best Private Yoga Instructor (2004) and celebrate your true self with the dynamic guidance of Diego del Sol. Every class we will embark on a journey of discovery and happiness, of the simplicity of ease and the yogic ideal of strength without strain. The energy and insight gathered durring practices will help to build an essential momentum of vitalitly, bearing the fruit of contentment and peace. Each week we will be practicing and learning meditations, techniques and movements related to the weekly theme. We will also be weaving inspiring and relevant readings to enhance and diversify our learning and experience. (Dont worry, this is not homework!) This is life work and the movement of poetry and action in our daily lives.

Week 1 -- Dissolving Karma
Week 2 -- Display of Duality
Week 3 -- Freeing the Ego
Week 4 -- Celebrating Life
Week 5 -- Service and Grace

Cost
$15- Drop-in ($5 if you have a OT Class card)
$48- week ($15 with card)
$210- Series ($75 with Class card)

"Diego's teacing is unique, caring, and soul-filled. He is a yogi of great
integrity and joy." - C

"Diego guides us to feel our true essence; his teaching is energetic, balanced and intuitive." - E.

www.onetastesf.com
1074 Folsom Street
415.503.1100

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overtraining

2005-11-02T02:19:15Z

I was talking to Richard Freeman the other day about overtraining.
He mentioned that in Mysore, India they practice 6 days a week, but they observe moon days and Holidays, so it averages out to 4-5 days a week.
Richard is 55 and currently practices a full series 2-3 times a week, in addition to teaching, raising a family, running a yoga studio, and giving workshops around the world. Like Jois he focuses more on meditation, chanting, mudra, and pranyama as he gets older.

During Richard's first 6 month stint in Mysore. He learned 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th series. Jois had him train 5 hours of asana a day followed by 45 minutes of Pranyama. This was 6 days a week, observing moon days and holidays. Jois said that Richard was his greatest student. Of course hard work, dedication, and genetics are all factors.

He mentioned that people tend to overtrain doing Ashtanga vinyasa in Boulder by doing 6 and 7 days a week.

I was doing 6 days a week, 2 hours daily of Ashtanga, but have since cut back to 3-4 days of Ashtanga and 2-3 days of Sivananda, a more restorative practice.

My questions:
1. Do you observe moon days?
2. How often do you train Ashtanga Vinyasa?
3. Do you think that to reach your highest potential in asana that overtraining is necessary, such as an Olympic gymnast?

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"Paradise Filmworks"

2005-10-26T01:45:40Z

Wow ~ what beautiful "Yoga" Films ......
http://www.paradisefilmworks.com/#

Check out the 'Trailers'

Best wishes,

Nora

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yoga chart from Breathe magazine

2005-10-04T20:42:40Z

breathe's essential yoga chart
a quick-reference guide to navigating the options

by laura shin

anusara
A relatively new form of yoga (founded in 1997), Anusara pairs strict principles of alignment with a playful spirit. Expect to hear phrases like "engage the shoulder loop" over and over until they start to make sense. Postures can be challenging, but the real message of Anusara is to open your heart and strive to connect with the divine in yourself and others.

ashtanga
This athletic practice is divided into six levels, but most people stick with the first set of poses, called the Primary Series, which is also the most commonly taught. Class begins with 10 sun salutations and doesn't let up much from there. A sequence of postures connects one pose to the next. The strenuous routine is the same in every class.

bikram
This style, done in a room heated to a sweltering 105 degrees, is the only copyrighted yoga class, which means that each 26-pose sweatfest is consistent from Maine to Hawaii -- down to every instruction to cross the teacher's lips. Each posture is done twice. There is no meditation or chanting, and you'll have to do poses like inversions on your own.

hatha
The word hatha is a combination of the Sanskrit words for "sun" (ha) and "moon" (tha). Despite common perception, hatha isn't a specific style of yoga; it's an umbrella term for any type of physical yoga, as opposed to devotional yoga, yoga of service, and so on. If you see hatha on a class schedule, chances are it's de-scribing a low-key practice.

iyengar
An Iyengar class encompasses intensive instruction and fine-tuning; you might hold trikonasana for minutes on end until the skin on your knees looks just right. Props, including blocks, belts, chairs, and weights, are essential. Though you'll do fewer postures per class than with other styles, your post-yoga ache will let you know you had a serious workout.

kripalu
This meditative, slow practice focuses on balancing the spirit. Breathwork (pranayama) is part of every class: Students let go of stress in audible sighs, then inhale peace and calm. Poses are held for several breaths, but teachers often highlight one asana per class to hold longer, with the idea of experiencing willful surrender, which is at the heart of Kripalu.

kundalini
Kundalini could be called noisy yoga, because it often combines mantras or breathing exercises with repetitive movement. For example, you may flex your spine forward while chanting sat and then flex it back while chanting nam. All this chanting, breath, and movement aims to awaken your kundalini, or spiritual energy.

restorative
In a restorative class you'll spend long periods of time lying -- and sometimes snoozing -- on blocks, blankets, and bolsters, passively allowing muscles to relax. Ten minutes with your legs propped up the wall isn't unusual, and neither are lavender-scented eye pillows to further your meditative trance.

vinyasa (aka flow or power yoga)
Vinyasa, which means "collection" or "arrangement," links poses to-gether to create an active class as challenging as the word power implies. Most Vinyasa teachers are former Ashtangis who wanted to get a bit more free-flowing and creative than standardized Ashtanga allows, so Vinyasa classes follow a similar format.

viniyoga
Commonly used as a therapeutic practice for those who have suffered injuries or are recovering from surgery, this gentle, subtle yoga emphasizes the breath, not brute strength. Viniyoga classes are often small, or even taught one-on-one. You might not break a sweat, but afterward, your body will feel light as air.

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place to hold a retreat this weekend (East Bay/ SF)

2005-09-13T22:51:29Z

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for a space to hold a retreat *THIS* friday night, saturday day/evening and sunday day/evening. There will be between 50-75 attendees. The space needs to be large enough to comfortably accomodate that many people seated, (on the floor... chairs aren't necessary) with electrical outlets and a working bathroom.

Is there anyone that knows of such a space in Oakland/ Berekely/ East Bay/ SF??

It's a yogic retreat on conscious relationships... I can provide more information if necessary.

We would appreciate if someone would be willing to host us, but we can work out renting a space as well, potentially... or maybe some form of trade?

Thanks so much in advance.. any leads would be welcome too! Just send me a PM or message here.

Namaste,
Sushila

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overview of the major schools of yoga: both criticism and immense respect

2005-08-23T01:35:17Z

I stumbled upon this doing a search to research Yogi Amrit Desai.

http://www.globalserve.net/~sarlo/RatingsY.htm

http://www.globalserve.net/~sarlo/Yyoga.htm

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Aug. 26- Sri Krishna Janmastami, the Appearance Day of Lord Krishna

2005-08-23T00:22:37Z

Sri Krishna Janmastami, the Appearance Day of Lord Krishna

Sri Krishna Janmastami (August 26) is the anniversary of Krishna's appearance in Vrindavan India 5,000 years ago, and is our biggest festival of the year. (Because Krishna is unborn and exists eternally, we say He appears periodically just as the sun appears every morning over the Eastern horizon.)

The program begins at 6:00 pm with an arati (worship ceremony) and swing festival (jhulana-yatra) of Radha Govinda. Although the exact schedule of events has not been finalized, their will be a maha-abhiseka (bathing ceremony) later in the evening. There will be various cultural programs as well. The grand finale is always the midnight arati and feast afterwards. For those who can't stay until midnight or are unable to fast all day, beginning at 7:00 p.m. we will be serving a sumptuous feast in Govinda's Buffet or on the front lawn (weather permitting).

If you can only come to the temple once in a year, Janmastami is the day to do it. In the Nectar of Devotion Srila Prabhupada says this about observing Janmastami: "There are many statements about the festive days in connection with Krsna's different activities. One of these festive days is Janmastami, the day of Krsna's birth. This Janmastami day is the most opulent festival day for the devotees, and it is still observed with great pomp in every Hindu house in India. Sometimes even the devotees of other religious groups take advantage of this auspicious day and enjoy the performance of the ceremony of Janmastami."

We will be producing a colorful Janmastami souvenir that will be distributed to the members of our congregation. The souvenir will be in magazine format and will contain the 2006 Vaisnava Calendar, an information/resources page, a temple yearbook, articles, pictures, local news, as well as your ads and offerings. If you would like to include an advertisement for your business on an offering on behalf of your family, please click here. Please note, however, that August 10 is the deadline to have things included in the souvenir. For more information on the Janmastami souvenir contact Chaitanya Chandra at (303) 322-4420.

If you would like to make a general donation to sponsor the Janmastami festival online click on the link below. Donations can also be of things other than money (e.g., foodstuffs, flowers, or even automobiles). Many people like to give special gifts to Govinda on His appearance day. If you have any questions contact Jyoti More (303-745-9684), Chaitanya Chandra (303-322-4420), or Naikatma das (303-333-5461)

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Traveling yogi guide

2005-08-15T16:48:56Z

I am currently in Boulder, but someone asked me for resources on yoga in L.A. and I sent them my recommendations and the following is what I sent her. I thought it would be fun to add where you live.

Yoga in Los Angeles
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I would check out Yoga Works in Venice and Santa Monica. I think they have a special for new students 10 days for $20. Great teachers and if you don't continue it would still be worth it. They specialize in a medley of Ashtanga and Iyengar, but offer Kundalani as well.

Sacred Movement in Venice is a great studio
http://www.sacredmovement.com/
Check out Max Strom and Erich

Check out the Hare Krishna for the some of the most affordable vegetarian food at great prices, great kirtan at the Sunday feast to dance and chant
http://www.harekrishnala.com/la/

My practice involves Sivananda yoga and Ashtanga. I got my start with yoga with Sivananda in L.A. and did their TTC in Grass Valley last year.
http://www.sivananda.org/la/
It is a lighter form of asana and if you enjoy kirtan I would check out their satsangs sometimes done with Hare Krishnas.

In Studio City there is Black Dog Yoga. Kevin Light is a great teacher and also teaches at Yoga Works.

I would check out Gurmukh when she teaches on Sunday, check the website for her travel schedule, after class is dinner at her home and a chance to meet Madonna, Melissa Etheridge, or Flea if your lucky.
http://shop.goldenbridgeyoga.com/store/

My friend Roland has a studio in Glendale. Here is the website:
http://www.centuryyoga.net/

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Staying on a schedule

2005-08-14T23:58:13Z

Two question
# 1: What do you do to stay on a regular yoga schedule?
# 2: What is your biggest motivation to do Yoga?

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introductions

2005-08-14T23:46:47Z

It seems like this tribe is off to a good start with 27 people thus far.
I think it would be interesting to introduce one another to find out one another's background and influences.

1. Where are you from? Where do you live now?
2. How did you get started doing yoga?
3. What is your practice? Where do you currently study?
5. Have you done any programs or retreats? If not where would do a retreat or program?

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are there any places for REAL Karm Yoga exchanges?

2005-07-29T19:17:33Z

It seems all the ashrams I know of expect one to work close to full time and pay rent? Shoshosni in colorado being the one exception, that I know of. what do you all think of those places that expect one to work and pay? Is that real and true KARMA YOGA?

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Working on an organic Yoga Farm

2005-07-28T19:36:32Z

I orginally found out about this through the Back Door Guide to Short Term Job Adventures. I would love to hear from someone who did this.
This is an interesting alternative to work exchange combining yoga lifestyle with organci farming. Its affilated with Ananda Yoga.
Here is a link and some info
http://www.localharvest.org/farms/M4537
Lake Hughes, CA
Our farm is about an hour and ten minutes from Los Angeles at an altitude of 3200 feet inside the Angeles National Forest. Our 2,500 peach trees bloom in March and we harvest them in September and October. Around 25,000 globe and Japanese eggplant are transplanted in the spring and harvested throughout the summer and fall. Other crops we grow are melons, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, okra, zucchini, bitter gourd, and string beans. We also have cherry trees and grapes as well as some recently planted Asian pears and pluots.
Additional Specifics: We provide free room and board, and if our produce is selling well, there are sometimes bonuses at the end of the year, but we can’t make any promises. People work to their capacity, the hours are flexible, and conditions range from intense to laid back, depending on the time of year or day of the week. Some of the daily farming jobs might consist of transplanting, spreading compost, foliar spraying, weeding, mulching, picking, packing, transportation, using the tractor, rototilling, pruning, dormant spraying, irrigation, anti-frost prevention, gopher and rabbit control, fertigation, construction, t-tape repair, cover crops, etc.
We follow a vegetarian diet at the farm and encourage people to practice meditation and yoga. Instruction available. There is a nice 3 bedroom, 2-bath house on the premises, as well as a 3 bedroom, 1 bath trailer. Because of our spiritual lifestyle, there is a certain joy in the farming, which is different from other farms, which often see things in terms of business, labor, bottom line, etc. We sincerely hope if you decide to intern at our farm that you will have that community spirit that is so vital to a loving flow.
Please let me know any specific questions you might have about our farm or organization. We are a non-profit mediation and social service organization with many different farms around the world. Our farm is a member of CCOF (CA Certified Organic Farmers) and has been in operation since 1993. All work is done by volunteers. XXXXXXXX, yoga monks from Taiwan and Columbia, are in charge of the farming operations, while XXXXXXXX lives in Los Angeles and takes care of sales and marketing. If this brief description sounds interesting to you, kindly send your resume including things like education, work experience, hobbies, experience in meditation, etc. I look forward hearing from you.

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Yoga Philosophy

2005-07-26T23:15:24Z

I just created a new tribe called Yoga Philosophy.

Here is the address:
tribes.tribe.net/yogaphilosophy

An essential part of the practice of yoga is Yoga Philosophy. This tribe will be open to discuss the Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, the Samkhya philosophy, Purusa, and Prakriti, and more.

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ideal time and order of: meditation, Pranayama, posture, and chanting

2005-07-19T20:19:42Z

If you had the time what order would you do your sitting practice, Pranayama breathing, asana, and japa practice if you practice these?

I would prefer sitting meditation followed by Pranayama- breath control and than asana. This would take me 3 hours. Ideally I prefer to practice in the morning, but don't always have the option since I work 6am-2pm on some days.
I usually only have time for either Pranayama in the form of (Kapalabhati-cleansing breath) and (Analoma Viloma- alternate nostral breathing) and asana btwn 1.5 and 2 hours.
or practing Shamata meditation- peaceful abiding followed by asana. Of course using Ujayii breathing-ocean breath is a form of breath control during primary series or my own practice. 1.5 and 2 hours

I do bhakti practice in the evening in the form of kirtan or chanting on my mala beads. 20-30 minutes of just Japa or btwn 2 and 3 hours of kirtan 3 times a week.

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welcome and experiences

2005-07-14T21:41:10Z

Welcome to the Yoga Retreats, Centers, and Ashrams tribe. This tribe was inspired by the book Fram Here to Nirvana: the Yoga Journal Guide to Spiritual India including ashrams, retreats, and meditation centers in India. I thought what better way to learn from others experiences and sharing in a more personal way. We seem to be off to a steady start with 7 people who have already joined. I currently live in Boulder, CO. I will be doing the SEVA program at Kripalu Yoga Center in MA and going to study in Inida for 4 months, 3 months with Jois in Mysore and a month of travel afterwards. Perhaps going to Kerala to the Sivananda ashram there. Please feel free to share your experiences. I practice yoga at the Yoga Workshop with Richard Freeman and also teach private lessons. I also do kirtan 3 times a week. I did my yoga teacher training at a Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA which was a month long residential program and quite intense, basicly living like a Hindu monk for a month.
Here is the Daily Schedule of the Sivananda TTC
5.30am Wake-up
6am Satsang (Meditation, chanting, lecture)
8am Asanas, pranayama
10am Brunch
11am Karma yoga
12noon Bhagavad Gita or Chanting class
2pm Main lecture
4pm Asanas, pranayama
6pm Dinner
8pm Satsang (Meditation, chanting, lecture)

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