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Cheryl McCollum says:

How is everything going? We just finished our weekend training with Desikachar. It was great. Our time with him made us realize how well you prepared ... read more

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Sylvia Whelchel says:

Testimonial: I started doing Ayurvedic Treatments with Ted Surman in 2006 and they have dramatically changed so many of the challenges I've had in my life: 1. ... read more

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Ami Matsumura says:

Dear Ted, Thank you very much for your relaxing and yet very intense class. I cannot figure out how you manage to watch 4 people at the same time... ... read more

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Henry Vandervelde says:

When I keep each movement within each breath, and my asana is skillfully guided to a continuous balance of ease and effort, then I am able to settle into ... read more

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Ruby Hayasaka says:

Yoga Awareness has helped me in stress release, freedom from pain, and mobility. From the first session, I felt comfortable and accepted without reservation. ... read more

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Maria Isotov-Chang says:

I have been practicing yoga at least 20 years. I have had plenty of teachers. Ted is the Best! I have gained a deeper understanding of the application ... read more

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Marie Fitzsimons says:

Mahalo nui loa Ted. Thank you so much for the awareness that you bring to every moment in yoga class. I really appreciate the meditation during every asana, ... read more

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Ayurveda & Yoga SVEDHANA 3 Day Maui Retreat

Ayurveda treatments & Yoga Classes

SVEDHANA 3 DAY RETREATS
( Monday - Saturday )
Choose your own dates !

The Yoga Awareness Svedhana retreat is a consecutive series of
30 minute Ayurveda heat treatments combined with 1.5 hour Yoga classes.

Ayurveda SVEDHANA treatments are the application of a medicated bolus heated and applied with oils to specific areas of the body. It is therapeutic for bone and ligament conditions to areas such as neck, shoulders, scapulars, hips, knees, ankles and hands. The treatments also reduce cellulite on the back of thighs and the fatty tissue behind the neck. Ideal for low backache (lumbar), midback hunching (kyphosis), neck pain (cervical), lordosis and spondylosis of the spine.

Yoga works at a therapeutic level of releasing tension, aligning your spine moving prana (energy) throughout your entire body. The Yoga practice is an excellent combination with your Ayurvedic treatments, like brother and sister these healing modalities are inseparable. As therapists we witnes ten times the benefits for our students when applying both of these ancient Vedic healing modalities together. It's like working only with one hand when we have two, same as Yoga and Ayurveda as our proven methods for health and healing.

Personalized 3 Day Svedhana Retreat

Day 1	8:30 - 10 am 12 - 12:30 pm	Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. Ayurveda treatment ~ svedhana (heat treatment) 30 mins.
Day 2	8:30 - 10 am 12 - 12:30 pm	Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. Ayurveda treatment ~ svedhana (heat treatment) 30 mins.
Day 3	8:30 - 10 am 12 - 12:30 pm	Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. Ayurveda treatment ~ svedhana (heat treatment) 30 mins.

Price

3 Day Svedhana Retreat $220 + tax

Deposit: US$50 on registration.
Balance Due: 30 days prior to your Svedhana retreat.

Terms & Conditions

All purchases are subject to Hawaii state tax and are non-refundable. All deposits and payments are non-refundable. Cancellation or changes within 30 days incurs a 100% fee. Rates are effective from 05/15/2010 and can be subject to change.

Included

Ayurveda treatments x 3, Yoga class x 3

Not Included

Food, travel and accommodation are not included.
Vacation rentals, cottages, local homestays and transportation can be organized on request.
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