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Ted, Today during my practice, I finally found the piece that's been missing. The breath starts the movement and the breath is the movement. Thank you! Jean ... read more

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Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day PURVANGA Group Retreat in Maui

PURVANGA YOGA & AYURVEDA

NON-RESIDENTIAL RETREAT IN MAUI

7 DAYS
Choose your own dates !

'Purvanga ~ Preparation for Meditation'

The Yoga Awareness 'PURVANGA Yoga & Ayurveda 7 Day Group Retreat' in Maui is to deepen your understanding and experience of the four limbs of Ashtanga Yoga ~ 'Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana' and to prepare you for meditation. During this 7 day training we study and practice four of the Ashtanga-s from the Yoga Sutra-s of Patanjali. Ted Surman presents an in-depth study of Yoga and Ayurveda which empowers us to deepen our daily practice and to share with others. The Yoga Teachings of Patanjali is Raja Yoga, which means ‘to shine’. Patanjali gives us four methods of Ashtanga Yoga to prepare for meditation and to shine the mind, achieving peacefulness to our body, breath and mind.

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

Day 1 SUN	5 pm - 7:30 pm	PM : Opening ceremony.
Day 2 MON	10 am - 5:30 pm	AM : Ashtanga (8 limbs) theory & practice. PM : Asana (3rd limb) theory & practice.
Day 3 TUE	10 am - 5:30 pm	AM : Check-in & review. Asana (3rd limb) theory & practice. PM : Pranayama (4th limb) theory & practice.
Day 4 WED	10 am - 5:30 pm	AM : Check-in & review. Pranayama (4th limb) theory & practice. PM : Pratyahara (5th limb) theory & practice.
Day 5 THU	10 am - 5:30 pm	AM : Check-in & review. Pratyahara (5th limb) theory & practice. PM : Dharana (6th limb) theory & practice.
Day 6 FRI	10 am - 5:30 pm	AM : Check-in & review. Dharana (6th limb) theory & practice. PM : Ashtanga theory, chanting & practice.
Day 7 SAT	10 am - 7 pm	AM : Check-in & review. Asana practice & exam / review. PM : Introduction to Ayurveda. PM : Closing ceremony (5:30 - 7 pm).

Participation

The Yoga Awareness 'PURVANGA 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 40+ 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
Makawao, Maui, Hawaii

The Yoga Awareness 'PURVANGA 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.