Inward Bound Retreats

Rita Trieger, Fit Yoga Editor-in-Chief, shares her work/life balance secrets

joy — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:49:41 +0000

Work to live or live to work?
The whole work-life balance idea is something that I personally struggle with, especially in this day and age.
And although moving from NYC to “paradise” has helped, it didn’t exactly eradicate my never-ending to-do list. (darn it!) It seems like there’s always an urgent email, a meeting, a skype call, a website update or some social marketing that could be done…not to mention tweets, blogs, videos and picture albums to post!
So this is my big inquiry right now: really striking that balance so I enjoy both sides of the coin. One thing that I’ve realized is that there isn’t a magic formula and it isn’t a fixed point, but rather a sliding scale – because of life and it’s full range of demands, some weeks are obviously more about work and “expansion” while others can be more about play and relaxation (whatever that means to us individually) and/or “contraction”, going inward to revitalize. And, in truth, it’s really the way we’re perceiving our life and our busy-ness, yes? …I feel strongly about helping myself and others explore this, and create a life that equally supports both work and play.

On this note, I had the wonderful pleasure to interview Rita Trieger, who I deeply admire, and who seems to have this optimal balanced living down pat, or at least the right attitude about it.
Rita is the editor-in-chief of both Fit Yoga Magazine and Fit Magazine, and the author of “Yoga Heals Your Back” as well as a meditation cd. Besides her career in publishing, she is a highly regarded yoga teacher who works with numerous students as well as cancer patients.
Side note: I’m also thrilled to have Rita, along with Bruce Bassock, teaching for inward bound in Jamaica this March and sharing more of her insights and wisdom on retreat, in person!

Q: Rita, how do you do it “all” and keep your center?

A: For me, having a sense of humor is the key to staying centered. I need to laugh more than once in a while. I don’t get people who are dour all the time.
All of us get caught up in our daily dramas and all of us think that our drama is the drama that REALLY matters. The reality is that none of it matters. We just get attached to the busy-ness — the job, the title, the house, the car etc — and rely on whatever to define who we are; then when we realize [sadly, some people never do] that our attachments are causing us suffering, we get angry, depressed, anxious, and sometimes sick.
I feel fortunate to have two “jobs” – editor and yoga teacher – and they balance each other quite well. Being an editor of a national magazine is stressful. I work for people who are not yogis but my readers demand the magazine hold the integrity of a yogi. It’s a slippery slope more often than not, and for me that is the hardest aspect. I get to practice what I preach on a daily basis.
The stories and the ideas happen very organically – each issue seems to build itself. Very often my assistant editor, Lorraine, and I will look at a newly printed issue in amazement. We know we worked hard on it but it’s always a nice surprise.
And of course I am always grateful to be able to shut down the computer and teach. Even if I am in the foulest mood I will always be smiling afterward. It becomes my yoga practice. I usually teach what I feel I need, and it is always incredible to hear people say, “How did you know what I needed?” I think I “know” because I empathize with the stresses they face.
I often make a point to bring humor into my teaching too. I think it’s important for people to smile, or maybe even get a good belly laugh. Yoga isn’t brain surgery. It’s supposed to make you feel good in every way. Sometimes I’ll tell a funny anecdote while they’re holding a difficult pose. They’ll have these serious looks, and some will be struggling while others will be all full of ego. Then I’ll get to the funny line and everyone snaps out of their heads. The strugglers let go of the tension of “can’t do” and the egotists let go of their “perfection.” Humor allows us to realize what we are attached to, and, that it’s also possible to release attachment to our samskaras.

Q: Can a retreat really help give us tools to deal with life’s little and big challenges?

I especially love teaching on a retreat because the people that partake are seekers. They are giving themselves the space to learn and grow, and are open to experience. That attitude blossoms into a very creative environment resulting in an equal opportunity for the teacher to grow and learn. Destinations like Round Hill add an extra special, even magical dimension that makes the retreat experience even more valuable. Practicing yoga in the beauty of nature reminds us of the origins of the practice as well as our connection to something uniquely profound.

Q: When you write your “Letter from the Editor” each month, how do you decide how much of your personal life to reveal to your readers? Would you speak a bit to your creative process?

When you become a writer the most important lesson is to write what you know. The second lesson is not to be overly earnest.
Generally, I try to think about the overall theme of the issue and tie it back to some personal experience or memory. For example, if we feature a master teacher who is practicing advanced asana, I might discuss my trepidation for handstand, subsequent performance anxiety, and ultimate insight. However, I will often take poetic license to protect my privacy or the privacy of someone I may be writing about, even though the feelings are very real. I think when you reveal your heart it resonates with people even if they don’t agree with what you’re saying. Also, my letters are usually self-deprecating and a little funny, which is always acceptable in polite society, and hardly ever earnest!

Thank you Rita! As someone who is really living and fully engaged in both worlds, you offer such insightful perspective on this topic.

Read more about Rita at Fit Yoga Magazine and for her retreat in Jamaica at Jamaica Me Om

In closing, a friend who advises me regularly, told me that for every hour, or length of time, that she’s fully engaged in working, she gives herself that equivalent time to recharge and regroup. While initially that may sound a bit indulgent, especially to our hard working psyches, I find that by just holding that notion in my awareness I somehow begin to find more, or maybe create more, time and space in my schedule to relax and breathe. My next step is to get out of my left brain and play PLAY more!
(Although I’m still hoping the 4-hour work week will kick in at some point – if I read the book again, learn tango and hire a virtual assistant…maybe, just maybe?)

please email me your thoughts, ideas and insights around this topic.

In gratitude for all,
joy

joy@inwardbound.com

Nixa DeBellis featured in “Best of New York City”

joy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:59:29 +0000

Nixa DeBellis, one of our teachers at Round Hill in Jamaica this winter, had her class at Exhale reviewed in “Best Yoga of NYC”. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this and can personally attest that Nixa teaches a thought-provoking class, blending in a flowing sequence of powerful poses with a deep understanding of how our practice and even how we approach individual poses, relate to different areas of our lives, and how we can use it as a tool to explore our holistic nature and way of being in the world.
Her knowledge of tantra and yoga philosophy is a gift to all who are able to practice with her – she is the real deal.
Join Nixa at Round Hill in Montego Bay, Jamaica this January 20-24, 2010 for a memorable weekend immersed in yoga and Caribbean luxury!

Optimal Practice, Optimal Life with Nixa DeBellis
Exhale Spa
980 Madison Ave, 2nd Floor
Thu 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Intermediate
www.exhalespa.com

As I sat facing the Buddha head in the Zen-like studio of Exhale’s Upper East Side location, Nixa DeBellis walked in, a true picture of summer with her blonde hair, flowing white yoga pants and purple tank top.

We began class in supported bridge using the yoga block. Nixa added the first of many twists on a traditional pose by having us bring one foot at a time back alongside our block, pressing the top of our foot into the floor in a Virasana-type leg variation. As Yoga Sleuth struggled to breath evenly into her slightly contorted toes, Nixa introduced us to the idea of “optimization.” She explained that we must constantly reevaluate what is most effective for us from pose to pose, practice to practice, and year to year.

We quickly built heat with a tricky transition of twisting high lunge to twisting crescent, followed by alternating straightening and bending our front leg as we synchronized our arm movements and our breath. During several rounds of this unique sequence, Nixa expanded on the idea of optimization to our lives off the mat, namely our relationships and our jobs.

Our final challenging standing sequence had us moving from standing split to Parivrtta Ardha Chandrasana and then gracefully stepping back to the twisting crescent pose we had visited at the beginning of class. By this time, we were more than ready to find our way down to the mat for some less vigorous asana. We cooled down with Salabhasana, Vishnu’s pose and then, an inversion of our choice.

As we floated into a deliciously long Savasana, Nixa reminded us to reevaluate our optimum for that moment to find the deepest relaxation possible. Once Nixa slowly and gently brought us back to sitting, we closed with a single “Om.” It made Sleuth noticed how, at the end of class, the collective “Om” is always perfectly in tune and optimized for that particular group of yogis in that exact moment.

-Alison Richard for Yoga Sleuth

ISHTA Yoga Retreat at Round Hill Jamaica March 2010

Tryston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:41:46 +0000

Round Hill, Jamaica with ISHTA Yoga
March 3-7, 2010
Alan Finger and Senior ISHTA teachers Sarah Platt-Finger and Julie Wilcox
Round Hill, Montego Bay, Jamaica

Escape to Round Hill this winter and find yourself immersed in yoga and beauty. Alan Finger, creator of ISHTA Yoga and world renowned teacher, will be joined by Senior teachers Sarah Platt-Finger and Julie Wilcox for an extraordinary 5 days of yoga, meditation and mindfulness. Whether you are interested in deepening or reconnecting to your practice or enjoying tropical luxury, find yourself with us at Round Hill this March.

Prices ~
$3,299 single
$2,460 per person/shared double
$2,045 yoga teaser~person sharing with person in a double*
$1,620 for non-yoga roommate
*The yoga teaser is for a person who wants to attend with a friend
and he/she can attend 1 yoga class per day only.

For more information or to reserve your space, contact Sigrid:
843-884-0602 or email sigrid@inwardbound.com

What is ISTA Yoga?
ISHTA stands for Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra, and Ayurveda, or a combination of physical, energetic, and healing practices. But ISHTA has a double meaning that stretches back to the very roots of yoga. ISHTA is also a Sanskrit word translating to ‘that which resonates with the individual spirit,’ emphasizing the personal journey we encourage and guide our students to embrace. Basically the mission of the ISHTA style encourages contentment and calm through the melding of breath, flow, strength building, alignment and meditation.

Kavi Yogi Swarananda Mani Finger and his son, Alan Finger, created ISHTA Yoga in the late 1960’s in South Africa. Take advantage of this marvelous opportunity to experience ISHTA yoga from Alan Finger, the ISHTA master himself!

Daily itinerary includes:

* Rejuvenating morning flow asana practice with Sarah and Julie, followed by 45 minutes of Alan’s signature ISHTA meditation.
* Stimulating afternoon philosophy lecture with Alan, followed by relaxing restorative practice with Sarah.
* The rest of the days are yours to plan. Whether you decide to take a nature walk, lay by the white sandy beach or the double infinity pool, play tennis, go golfing, or take advantage of the many spa treatments available at the resort, you will certainly come back from this amazing experience feeling completely regenerated.

Special Note for Beginners: All levels are welcome during these 5 delicious days of retreat and rejuvenation.

inward bound at Round Hill’s exclusive package features:

* inward bound yoga program
* Welcome gift upon arrival
* Accommodation on oceanfront hotel room in the Pineapple House
* Breakfast and dinner
* Afternoon Tea
* All non-motorized water sports
* Tennis day and night
* Fitness center with instructor for exercise classes and gym-equipment
* Jogging and walking path
* Shopping shuttle to Montego Bay
* Shuttle to Tryall for golf
* Private airport transfers
* Taxes

Round Hill is perched on a lush green peninsula on a 100-acre plantation that once produced pineapple. It cascades past stately palms and magical gardens down to its own pristine crescent beach. Personalized service is assured, and most staff have many years of loyal service at Round Hill.

Steeped in the tradition of hosting decades of the talented and successful, Round Hill welcomes guests with a style that is only born of good taste and long experience. This, the Caribbean’s first great resort and still its finest, is a canvas of pastel tropical flowers and graceful colonial architecture framed by lush Jamaican countryside and a crystal clear beckoning sea.

For more information, contact us:
hello@inwardbound.com

To reserve your space, contact Sigrid:
843-884-0602 or email sigrid@inwardbound.com

Yoga and Surfing at Playa Guiones, CR August 1 – 7, 2010

Tryston — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:58 +0000

A Week of Surfing and Yoga~
at the Harmony Hotel
in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica
August 1 – August 7, 2010
Guests are greeted in Liberia, Costa Rica on Sunday, August 1st and depart the following Saturday, August 7th.
For more details, please read below.

Prices for the All-Inclusive Retreat Week
Single Occupancy: US$2,295.00
Double Occupancy: US$1,850.00* (per person)
*Shared King Bed at the Harmony Hotel

Yoga Instruction with Karl Spaeth
Surf Instruction by Innocent Surf School, Nosara

Yoga and surfing, a natural combination, is perfected in this program at Playa Guiones, one of the beaches of Nosara, the home of uncrowded surfing and unspoiled beaches. Start your day with surfing lessons on the warm water waves of the Pacific Ocean and in the late afternoon, enjoy a rejuvenating yoga practice amidst tropical beauty.

Learn more about the combined yoga and surfing experience!

If you are looking to begin or deepen your yoga practice, and learn or improve your surfing (and have fun, of course!) – join us in pristine Playa Guiones, on the Northwest Coast of Costa Rica! You’ll learn from outstanding yoga and surfing professionals, while taking in the tropical beauty and magnificent ocean surf of your surroundings. Our dinners are out on the town, offering exposure to the local vibe and nightlife.

“I have a huge crush on the place and hope that something always brings me
back to the beach there ~ thanks for introducing me to Nosara…”
- Carl von Bernuth – reflection of a yogasurfer a month later

This fabulous yoga retreat package includes:
• 6 nights deluxe accommodations at the Harmony Hotel
• Daily yoga classes and one massage
• Excellent Surf lessons
• Huge breakfasts
• Dinners
• Transfers from Liberia or Nosara airports

The Harmony Hotel is simply gorgeous! Inspired by the old school tropical destinations of the eras that appreciated low key glamor and total escape, Harmony Hotel is the perfect setting for people to unwind and get in tune with their natural rhythm.

The graceful simplicity of earth tones and crisp whites creates rooms that are rooted in nature and beach life at the Harmony.

All 24 accommodations reside on a path that meanders through a tropical garden overflowing with native vegetation. And the ears do not lie—that is the sound of waves. The path ends nearby at the warm, inviting Pacific Ocean.

Surf Instruction with Innocent Surf School
About Us:
Teaching surfing is the most rewarding thing we know. Like all teaching, however, it’s not easy. You have to get stuck into the “hows” + “whys” of everything + then explain it in a way that is interesting + funny. There are lots of wonderful people teaching surfing for love or money, all over the world, but there are also some scallywags that just send you in the sea with an unqualified surfer. We don’t think that’s very fair. Being a surfer is very different to being a surf coach. Innocent surf instructors are all qualified BSA surf coaches which means we have, ourselves, been trained + tested in how to teach surfing. We are also certified beach lifeguards, qualified in ocean safety and first aid.

Daily yoga classes are held in the lovely yoga studio at the Harmony Hotel and combine traditional asana to invigorate and strengthen with restorative and yin yoga styles to relax and unwind. Poses that are especially beneficial to surfing, like ones that focus on balance and core strengthening, are also practiced and discussed in detail. This is a great program for both men and woman, from beginners to all levels of yoga.

How to get to Nosara
Nosara is just over a 2-hour drive from the airport at Liberia, served by Delta, American, US Air and Continental. Delta has added a direct flight from Los Angeles to Liberia, departing on Fridays and returning on Saturdays. Our package includes transfers from Liberia or Nosara airport on August 1st and August 7th, and we will assist with your transportation if you arrive on other days…

Or, for your convenience you can fly from San Jose to Nosara
If you fly into San Jose there are domestic flights to Nosara that are approx. 45 minutes in duration. For more information, prices, schedules and weight restrictions (small & strictly enforced) please contact:
Sansa Airlines: www. flysansa.com (Located at the International Airport, San Jose)
Nature Air: www.natureair.com (Located at Pavas Airport, a domestic airport 35 minutes from the International Airport)

If you want to rent a car
You can rent a car at Liberia airport or at Nosara Beach with National. Please contact the local agent Ronald Castro to confirm rates and availability (011-506-682-0254) or rcastro@ancar.com. There is only one gas station in Nosara, and bring cash, plastic is not accepted. For more info of this kind www.nosaratravel.com

A little more about Nosara Beach…
Nosara also offers a range of excellent dining experiences, and other recreational activities that include horseback riding, hiking, deep sea fishing, kayaking, and, the always desirable, but sometimes elusive, tanning of the soul.

For more information, call us toll-free at 800-760-5099 or email us at hello@inwardbound.com.

Yoga and Surfing in Playa Guiones, CR July 11 – 17, 2010

Tryston — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:50:37 +0000

A Week of Surfing and Yoga~
at the Harmony Hotel
in Playa Guiones, Nosara, Costa Rica
July 11 – July 17, 2010
Guests are greeted in Liberia, Costa Rica on Sunday, July 11 and depart the following Saturday, July 17.
For more details, please read below.

Prices for the All-Inclusive Retreat Week
Single Occupancy: US$2,295.00
Double Occupancy: US$1,850.00* (per person)
*Shared King Bed at the Harmony Hotel

Yoga Instruction with Karl Spaeth
Surf Instruction by Innocent Surf School, Nosara

Learn more about the combined yoga and surfing experience!

How to get to Nosara
Nosara is just over a 2-hour drive from the airport at Liberia, served by Delta, American, US Air and Continental. Delta has added a direct flight from Los Angeles to Liberia, departing on Fridays and returning on Saturdays. Our package includes transfers from Liberia or Nosara airport on July 11th and July 17th, and we will assist with your transportation if you arrive on other days…

For more information, call us toll-free at 800-760-5099 or email us at hello@inwardbound.com.

Kate Hancock

Tryston — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:00:29 +0000

Kate had no inclination, approaching her first Yoga Mat, that what began as an alternative form of exercise would become the love of her life. She is an Aquarian by birth and a nomad by choice. Having traveled extensively, she’s found that “no matter how we were born, how we were raised or how we choose to live our lives, we are blossoming under the same sun”. She approaches her practice as she does her life: with deep gratitude, a strong determination and a playful spirit.

Jodie Buehner

Tryston — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:20:34 +0000

Jodie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a 34 year old mother of three, ages 4, 7 & 12. A graduate of the Nosara Yoga Institute, she likes photography, teaching Yoga, designing Jewelry, hiking, biking and raising her children . She and her family have been living in Costa Rica for three years.

She loves sharing the gift of Yoga and Costa Rica with others.

Anusara Yoga Immersion, Level Three, April 3-10, 2010

joy — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:08:42 +0000

Anusara Yoga® Immersion, Level 3 Yoga Retreat Week~
including Raw & Living Foods, Raw Food Classes
at Hacienda del Sol
in San Juanillo, Costa Rica
April 3 – 10, 2010

Prices for the All-Inclusive Immersion Week
Single Occupancy: US$1,495.00*
Double Occupancy: US$1,250.00* (per person)
*Early bird discount, prices will increase $200 after Jan 31, 2010.
$100 discount if doing 2 Immersion Weeks consecutively (for example, Levels 2 & 3)
$250 discount if doing all 3 Immersion weeks

Pre-requisites for Immersion 2:
* Completion of Immersion 1 with a Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
* Or permission from the immersion instructor.
* “Teacher Training Manual” by John Friend, “Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais-Germain, “Master Immersion Manual” by John Friend (copies will be available for purchase at Hacienda del Sol), the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and The Bhagavad Gita. All books can be purchased at the Anusara.com online bookstore.

Join us at Hacienda del Sol in San Juanillo, Costa Rica for a VERY special, one of a kind Anusara Yoga® Level Three Immersion Retreat Week. We are combining the Level Three curriculum with raw and living foods (the week will be 70% raw, with eggs upon request and fish offered several times per week), several classes and talks on preparing raw foods and how to better (and more easily) integrate them into your life as well as healing circles and a celebratory sweat lodge at the end of the week!

Bilingual Anusara Yoga Instruction led by Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor BJ Galvan
Raw food prepared by Susan Prior, raw and living food classes with Susan Prior & Joy Burch
Healing circles and sweat lodge with Katherine Silva

BJ, a Certified Anusara Instructor, Reiki Master, and HypnoBirthing expert, has an energizing presence and is contagiously uplifting. In 1999, she began a steady yoga practice, and after an intense year of Astanga she discovered and aligned with the path of Anusara yoga. Aside from the deep appreciation of her teachers Jordan and Martin Kirk, Sianna, Darren, Noah and Desiree, B.J. is grateful for having been blessed with the opportunity to extensively travel the U.S., Australia, and Europe, studying with, apprenticing, and assisting master yoga teacher and the founder of Anusara, John Friend. Passionate about the practice, BJ inspires students to align with the power of grace and their own intentions within. She will guide and assist you to transform, heal and awaken to the unique expression of beauty and goodness that is your divine essence.

What is an Immersion?¿QUE ES UNA INMERSION? (Transferencia directa el folleto en Español)

The Anusara Yoga Immersion is an invitation to cross a threshold and deepen your yoga practice on every level. Through focused studies of the life affirming philosophy underlying the Anusara Yoga tradition, deep practice embodying the Universal Principles of Alignment™, and stimulating conversation with other like hearted yogin you will experience a transformational and exciting spiritual, physical and mental journey into the ecstatic core of your own heart.

For those with a dream to teach Anusara Yoga, this is the perfect opportunity to create a solid foundation from which to build from. It is the first step for those wishing to embark on the path of teaching Anusara Inspired Yoga. Although the immersions do not give instruction on how to teach yoga, it is an appropriate gateway for those who are already teaching Yoga, or those with the desire to become an Inspired or Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor. The immersions are not designed to give instructions on how to teach, so there is no pressure to teach, only the empowering knowledge of the deeper aspects of the fundamental teachings of Anusara Yoga.
(For more information on the requirements for Inspired or Certified designations, please go to www.anusara.com)

The immersion curriculum consists of a three phase series totaling 108 hours and designed for anyone wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of Anusara Yoga. Completion of immersions 1, 2, and 3 is a prerequisite for participating in an Anusara Yoga Level 1 Teacher Training.

The Immersion offers you an invitation to awakening, a venue for making meaningful friendships within a global community of other like-hearted, like-minded yogin, and it is exciting spiritual, physical and mental voyage into the core of Anusara Yoga teachings. The immersion provides the tools, the guide you need to engage life skillfully and move from that ecstatic place in your heart, on the mat and out in the world.

Shakti’pata anusarena shishyo ‘nugraha arhati
-Kularnava Tantra 14.38

Immersion Retreat Week Includes:
* Anusara Yoga Immersion, Level Three
* 7 nights accommodation
* daily meals, 70% raw and living foods with eggs provided upon request and fish available several times during the week
* raw food classes
* healing circles and sweat lodge with Katherine Silva
* skin cleansing – clay baths

Immersion Curriculum for this week
Part Three: Recognizing the Radiance
* Deeper exploration into the Universal Principlas of Alignment and Philosophy of Anusara Yoga.

* Continuation of Levels 1 & 2 Anusara Syllabus and variations, introduction to Level 3 Syllabus

* The Bhagavad Gita – Integration of the Paths of Yoga

* The Art of Skillful Sequencing

* Basic Sanskrit and Yoga posture names

* Deeper development of Pranayama, Meditation, Contemplation and home practices.

* Anatomy and Kinesiology of the main muscle groups.

Because we so passionate about the benefits of raw and living foods and feel that it is our mission to educate and empower people on how to live more fully, with more energy, we will have the privilege of eating delicious meals prepared by Susan Prior who specializes in vegan and raw food cuisine. Susan is a certified raw food chef and instructor from the Living Light Culinary Institute in California with classical training from a culinary college in British Columbia.
Her keen interest in creating new and exciting recipes is influenced by her mother’s passion for cooking and preparing fresh foods. Susan and Joy will also be delivering several classes and talks on raw food preparation and easy ways to bring more of these foods into your diet.

About Hacienda del Sol
The Hacienda is a sacred healing space in the jungle, near the ocean. The facilities include two large meeting and dining areas as well as 12 cabinas suitable for 2-4 people each.
COME to this sacred healing space and BE.

How to get to Hacienda del Sol~
The airport at Liberia, Costa Rica is served by Delta, American, US Air and Continental. Delta has added a direct flight from Los Angeles to Liberia around the weekend and daily from Atlanta.

The package price does not include transfers from Liberia or Nosara airport, however we would be delighted to assist with arranging your transportation arriving to and from San Juanillo. Please email for more information: hello@inwardbound.com

The closest airport to San Juanillo – for domestic flights within Costa Rica – is Nosara. For your convenience, you can fly from San Jose to Nosara via a domestic commuter airline, and flights are approx. 45 minutes in duration. For more information, prices, schedules and weight restrictions (small and strictly enforced), please contact Nature Air or Sansa. www.natureair.com
www.flysansa.com

Tryston Dietrich

Tryston — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:13:25 +0000

Tryston joins us with an abbreviated collegiate career in Philosophy and Psychology. She grew up on the coast of North County, San Diego and has arrived in Costa Rica after a decade in New York City, embarking on a new journey. She is literally, Inward Bound. When not managing the office, she is greatly inspired by sharing stories of personal revelations, growth and follies. She is developing a disciplined yoga practice but does not surf.

Anusara Yoga Immersion, Level Two, March 27- April 3, 2010

joy — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:38:45 +0000

Anusara Yoga® Immersion, Level 2~
including Raw & Living Foods, Raw Food Classes
at Hacienda del Sol
in San Juanillo, Costa Rica
March 27 – April 3, 2010

Pre-requisites for Immersion 2:
* Completion of Immersion 1 with a Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
* Or permission from the immersion instructor.
* “Teacher Training Manual” by John Friend, “Anatomy of Movement” by Blandine Calais-Germain, “Master Immersion Manual” by John Friend (copies will be available for purchase at Hacienda del Sol) and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. All books can be purchased at the Anusara.com online bookstore.

Join us at Hacienda del Sol in San Juanillo, Costa Rica for a VERY special, one of a kind Anusara Yoga® Level Two Immersion Retreat Week. We are combining the Level Two curriculum with raw and living foods (the week will be 70% raw, with eggs upon request and fish offered several times per week), several classes and talks on preparing raw foods and how to better (and more easily) integrate them into your life as well as healing circles and a celebratory sweat lodge at the end of the week!

What is an Immersion?
¿QUE ES UNA INMERSION? (Transferencia directa el folleto en Español)

Shakti’pata anusarena shishyo ‘nugraha arhati
-Kularnava Tantra 14.38

Immersion Retreat Week Includes:
* Anusara Yoga Immersion, Level Two
* 7 nights accommodation
* daily meals, 70% raw and living foods with eggs provided upon request and fish available several times during the week
* raw food classes
* healing circles and sweat lodge with Katherine Silva
* skin cleansing – clay baths

Immersion Curriculum for this week
Part Two: Illuminating the Heart’s Sky

* Philosophy & Vision of Anusara Yoga

* Deeper exploration, study and practice of the Universal Alignment Principles

* Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – Classic and Tantric views of significant verses

* Introduction to other texts such as the Pratyabhijna hyrdayam, Shiva Sutras, and Spanda Karikas

* Subtle Body Anatomy

* 36 Tattvas

* Introduction to the therapeutic aspects of the Universal Alignment Principles Asana postures from the Level 1 and 2 of the Anusara Yoga Syllabus and variations.

* Introduction to the Art of Sequencing

* Anatomy and kinesiology of the main muscle groups

* Deeper exploration and practice of Pranayama and Meditation