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Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day ABHYASA Group Retreat in Maui


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ABHYASA YOGA & AYURVEDA

NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT IN MAUI

7 DAYS
Choose your own dates !

' Abhyasa ~ Developing Personal Practice '

Yoga Awareness ~ The International School of Yoga & Ayurveda
 

Ted SurmanThe Yoga Awareness 'ABHYASA Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day Group Retreat' is to develop your personal Yoga and Ayurveda practice. The morning consists of studying the ways to achieve a sustainable personal practice in your life, followed by a general asana practice. Then in the afternoon we deepen your understanding and experience of Asana (body), Pranayama (breath), Pratyahara (focus), and Dharana (meditation) with both study and specifically designed practices that allow you to integrate the teachings. During this 7 day retreat we refer to the chapters of Samadhi and of Sadhana, from the Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali. The Yoga Teachings of Patanjali is Raja Yoga, which means ‘to shine’.

 
ABHYASA Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day Group Retreat Format (Non-Residential)
 
 
 

Day 1 SUN

5 pm - 7 pm

PM : Opening ceremony.

Day 2 MON

10 am - 5:30 pm

AM : " Introduction to Yoga and 'Abhyasa' (practice)."
PM : Asana (3rd limb) body flexibility and strength.

Day 3 TUE

10 am - 5:30 pm

AM : " Letting go and starting a practice."
PM : Asana (3rd limb) body flexibility and strength.

Day 4 WED

10 am - 5:30 pm

AM : " How to practice."
PM : Pranayama (4th limb) breath and lifeforce awareness.

Day 5 THU

10 am - 5:30 pm

AM : " When to practice."
PM : Pratyahara (5th limb) the appropriate use of our five senses.

Day 6 FRI

10 am - 5:30 pm

AM : " What we gain from a practice."
PM : Dharana (6th limb) focused strong mind with clarity.

Day 7 SAT

10 am - 7 pm

AM : " Review of Yoga."
PM : " Introduction to Ayurveda."
PM : Closing ceremony (5:30 pm - 7 pm).

 
 
 
 
Participation

The Yoga Awareness 'ABHYASA Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day Group Retreat' in Maui is suitable for all levels of students. Those wishing to participate must have the willingness to learn, practice and to share the knowledge gained. The 'beginner's mind' is the best mind for this Retreat, no matter if you're an advanced practitioner or an absolute beginner. Physical limitations are no constraint for this retreat.

Price

$750 + tax
Deposit: US$150 on registration.
Balance Due: 30 days prior to the Training.

Included

Teaching Handouts

Not Included

NON-RESIDENTIAL MAUI RETREAT
Food, travel and accommodation are not included.
Vacation rentals, cottages, local homestays and transportation can be organized on request.
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Terms & Conditions
Includes 45 hours of teaching, training handouts. 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.

 

Location

Yoga Awareness ~ The International School of Yoga & Ayurveda

Yoga Awareness
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii

The Yoga Awareness 'ABHYASA Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day Group Retreat' in Maui requires
a minimum of 10 students to confirm this Retreat. Please register your interest well in advance.

 

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