Deepen Your Practice: A Yoga & Study Retreat

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Friday, October 22nd, 2010
October 22nd-26th

Fall is a time of letting go and going within, just as the trees let go of their leaves and withdraw their energy. It is an opportune time to discipline our bodies and minds with yoga sadhana (spiritual practice). Located in a serene, natural setting and nurtured by delicious, organic vegetarian meals, this immersion retreat provides the perfect environment to support and inspire your ongoing inner journey. Systematically learn and practice classical yoga methods, led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable instructors.

�It was all such an amazing experience for me. There is so much for me to take back home and digest, absorb and start incorporating into my and my family�s life.�
~ S. Cooperman, 2009 Participant
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Retreat Curriculum includes:

* Pranayama (breathing practices)
- beginning and intermediate (as taught by Baba Hari Dass)
* Dhyana (meditation)
* Asanas (yoga postures) - varied levels and styles
* Yoga philosophy/psychology
* Sanskrit chanting
* Intro to Ayurveda (sister science of yoga)
* Prana theory (subtle body energy)
* Creating/maintaining a home practice
* The classical principles and aim underlying all methods of yoga

The retreat schedule also allows time for self-reflection, journaling, and the practice of silence. To enhance your experience, treat yourself to a massage or ayurvedic session at our Chikitsa Shala Wellness Centre and by evenings end, relax in the wood-fired sauna.

This program is suitable for students who are looking to gain a more experiential and comprehensive understanding of all aspects of yoga in a peaceful retreat setting. It is also suitable for Yoga Teachers wishing to replenish or revitalize their current understanding and practice of yoga. For those new to yoga, we would recommend attending a Yoga Getaway weekend.

200 hr. certified Yoga Teachers: This program is eligible for elective credits towards the Mount Madonna Center 500 hour Yoga Teacher Training.

For more information please call us at 250.537.2326 or e-mail [email protected].