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I have been rubbing the oils into Dad's hands. What a difference!!!! My legs and arms are no longer dry and the Vata Oil soaks into the skin beautifully. ... read more

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Anna Kidder says:

I am used to waking up with my eyes really red, I always contributed it to wearing contacts and not sleeping enough, but ever since my treatment, and the ... read more

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Having lived on Maui as a kid, I was excited to join my wife in the Sadhana Training with Ted in Makawao. I quickly found that I was not wading in shallow ... read more

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For years I suffered with chronic discomfort and tightness in my neck, shoulders and scapulae - a tightness that never prevented me from doing anything ... read more

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I was very pleased to gain so much from the Sadhana 1 program. It really opened me to the idea that less is more in my asanas, and brought so much more ... read more

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Maui Yoga & Ayurveda PURVAKARMA 6 - 12 Day Retreat

Purvakarma treatment with steam bath

Ayurveda treatments & Yoga Classes

PURVAKARMA 6 - 12 DAY RETREATS
( Monday - Saturday )
Choose your own dates !

The Yoga Awareness Purvakarma retreat is a consecutive series of
2.5 hour Ayurveda oil treatments combined with 1.5 hour Yoga classes.

Ayurveda PURVAKARMA treatments are the application of medicated oils applied to specific areas of the body which reduce impurities and purify at the levels of physical, emotional and mentally. It is to balance a person holistically so that 75% of their health issues reduce. The purvakarma treatment is the application of a medicated oils applied to specific areas of the body with the use of localized svedhana (heat) treatments or shirodhara for a varity of specific needs. It also is a preparation for Panchakarma (therapy) programs. This is a full body oil bath with a steam bath and shower at the completion.

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 6 - 12 Day Purvakarma Retreat

Day 1	12:30 - 1 pm 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga & Ayurveda consultation ~ 30 mins. An initial analysis with the student. Planning a Wellness program of Yoga and Ayurveda, with diet and lifestyle recommendations. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.
Day 2	8:30 - 10 am 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. A rejuvenating practice teaching asana technique (siksana) with ‘breath and movement coordination’. This is for both beginner and advanced students to develop an inner relationship with correct posture and spinal alignment. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.
Day 3	8:30 - 10 am 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.
Day 4	8:30 - 10 am 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.
Day 5	8:30 - 10 am 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.
Day 6	8:30 - 10 am 1 - 3:30 pm	AM : Yoga class ~ 1.5 hrs. PM : Ayurveda treatment ~ abhyanga (oil treatment) & svedhana (heat treatment) or shirodhara (third eye treatment) 2.5 hours.

Price

6 day Purvakarma Retreat $1220 + tax
12 day Purvakarma Retreat $2235 + tax

Deposit: US$250 on registration.
Balance Due: 30 days prior to your Purvakarma 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

Consultation x 1, Ayurveda treatments x 6 - 12, Yoga classes x 6 - 12

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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