India Yoga Retreat for Japanese Yoga students
with Rachel Zinman
March 1-8, 2010
Lotus Yoga Retreat, Patnem beach, South Goa
Relax, Rejuvenate and Be Inspired in Incredible India!
India is the perfect place to immerse your self in the heart of yoga. Imagine waking at dawn to the sound of the ocean, the smell of incense and morning fires and practicing pranayama and asana as the sun rises. It is said that India is a revelation and a mystery and around every corner is a surprise and it is in this spontaneous environment that the deeper meaning of yoga emerges.
This intensive retreat is designed to deepen your yoga practice through daily pranayama, creatively sequenced vinyasa style practices, tantric meditations, mudras, mantras and an in depth exploration of the devotional practice of Bhakti as well as developing a deeper understanding of the philosophy behind these practices.
The retreat is held at Lotus Yoga Retreat, Patnem beach in South Goa.
Each day includes:
* Pranayama
* Mantra recitation
* Creatively sequenced vinyasa flow practice
*Inspirational tantric meditations
* Group Yantra constructions
*Playful creative sessions to develop concentration stimulate self enquiry and enhance intuition
*Group discussions on personal experiences in meditation
*Support in developing a consistent yoga practice
*Philosophy lectures with the following themes:
-Tantra- Karma and Dharma, shiva/ shakti kundalini
-How the mind works- Where Yoga and Science meet
-What is Dharana- concentration practices for every day use
-The power of mantra and mudra
-Indian Mythology- Diety stories metaphor or myth?
-The role of Ritual in Tantra
This retreat is Yoga Alliance approved for international accreditation and you will receive a letter of completion at the end of the Retreat
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Bio of Teachers:
Rachel Zinman
Rachel has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has taught for 16. Prior to her initial yoga education Rachel trained as a professional dancer and choreographer in the USA and in Australia. Discovering yoga she originally trained in the Iyengar and Ashtanga methods and first began teaching in her role as Head of Dance at the Northern Rivers Conservatorium where she introduced yoga to the curriculum. Her teaching style continues to reflect her deep engagement with the arts – dynamic and precise with an emphasis on mindfulness. While again living in New York from 2000–2004 Rachel met Yoga Works and ISHTA yoga founder Alan Finger teaching in his Be Yoga studios for four years. There she co-created and coordinated the Be Yoga Teacher Training Program, becoming a senior facilitator and mentor. Rachel returned to Australia to teach in the Yoga Arts Teacher Training, and since 2005 has created and facilitated her own teacher trainings and workshops in the ISHTA System in Byron Bay, Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bali, Japan, Munich, Frankfurt, Zurich, Liechtenstein, and New York. Rachel’s deep personal experience and investigation of meditation allows her to be both intuitive and creative in her work and she feels grateful to be able to share her passion with others.
Rachel also co-created and produced a popular Australian Yoga Video series and a Kid's Yoga Video. She is an award-winning musician for her album of chanting and devotional song, Sita Ram , and is published poet.
www.ishtasystem.com
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sample schedule
Schedule
6:30-7:30 chanting/pranayama/devotional bhakti practice
7:45- 9:45 Creative asana sequences and meditation
Breakfast break
11:00-1:00 philosophy lecture
1-4 free time
4-6 restorative asanas/ playful exercises/concentration practices/yoga nidra/ yantra construction kirtan
venue
Lotus Yoga Retreat
Patnem Beach, South Goa
www.lotus-yoga-retreat.com
dates
March 1 - 8, 2010
Cost
175,000 yen
The fee includes following:
Accommodation (Your choice either double bed or two singles in the Hut.)
- Two organic meals a day (Breakfast and lunch)
- Yoga session with Rachel Zinman about 5 to 7 hours a day.
Deposit:30,000 ＊please pay the deposit within 3 days of booking.
Not refundable, it counts toward the whole fee.
We will confirm your place when we receive the deposit from you.
Payment Due Date December 25th
The rest of the fee has to be paid by this due date. Otherwise your registration will be cancelled automatically.
**Early bird price**
Get discount by signing up by Christmas, December 25th!
a. Friends Plan: 155,000 yen only if you sign up with your friend(s). You will be able to share the Hut with your friend. Share the experience, and join the retreat with your friends!
b. Single Plan: \165,000
You will share a Hut with one of the participants.
- The hours of this retreat can be transferred as credits toward any affiliate courses and/or trainings of Yoga Alliance.
- You will get 5 % off for any holistic treatments at the retreat facility.
*Numbers are limited to 15 so please book early to ensure your place.
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