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CONTEMPLATIVE
YOGA RETREAT
The Sanskrit word Sadhana
refers to practices that deepen our
attunement to spiritual life and the
noble qualities we want to open,
strengthen and realize in ourselves and
others. Integrating the multidimensional
aspects of yoga-- sourced from the Yoga
Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita--this
retreat provides a spacious time to
immerse yourself in a spiritually
nurturing, core-strengthening, healing
environment with other seasoned
practitioners.
We will contemplate
the connection between these
classic philosophic texts and our actual
practice--i.e.
experience--of yoga. We'll
begin each day with an inspiring
early morning guided sadhana of
asana, pranayama, deep
relaxation and meditation. Yoga Nidra, Ayurveda, and Sound
Healing will also be
included. These practices
will be balanced with thoughtful
reflection, discussion,
journaling, and art
making. In sum, we will be
exploring the root meaning of
"philosophy" as both the love of wisdom
and the wisdom of love.
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Insights gained through the
presentation and discussion of
transformational philosophical
teachings clarify habitual confusions
and shine a light on our shared
sources of happiness and well-being.
Taken onto the mat and integrated into
the body through deep guided yoga
experiences, these new learnings can
become a trustworthy foundation for
the next stage of your journey.
The informal
atmosphere will allow you to
make the postures your own.
You'll discover new ways to work
with familiar postures and add
new postures to your repertoire
as well. When you leave, you’ll
be re-inspired with practical
insight, daily life skills,
lighthearted humor, refreshed
energy, core yoga techniques,
relaxed mind, stable emotions,
and a renewed determination to
practice.
Texts:
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali
- The Bhagavad Gita
Please
bring a copy of each of these "classic"
philosophic texts to the workshop.
Whichever translation you like, as we will
compare the various translations of these
rich works as part of our inquiry into the
meaning and nature of yoga.
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"With
rest, peace and insight I saw
the possibilities in my own
evolution spiritually, mentally,
physically and emotionally.
This course is a “must” for the
development of consciousness and
lightening the 'load'."
-Connie
Windon
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Scott Farber, Ph.D.,
RYT500/E-RYT200/YACEP has a doctorate in
philosophy and holistic education, with
over twenty years experience as a
university professor and educational
trainer. Practicing yoga, t'ai chi
and meditation for nearly 40 years, he is
a graduate of the 500 hour Discovery Yoga
Teacher Training, having studied also with
Amrit Desai, at the Kripalu Center, Nosara
Yoga Institute, and in Osho ashrams. A
longtime teacher in the School of T'ai Chi
Ch'uan, he also is trained in TM,
Kabbalah, Qigong, Buddhist and Arica
meditation, as well as the African drum
tradition. Having taught in Hawaii, Asia,
Europe and Central America as well as
throughout the U.S., he now teaches Yin
Yoga, Chakra Yoga, Dynamic Gentle Yoga,
and the Yoga Basics Training course at
Discovery while also leading 200 hr. and
300 hr. yoga teacher trainings and serving
as Studio Manager. His integrative healing
sessions blend Eastern and Western
bodywork modalities. As a health and
wellness consultant, he founded 5
Waves Learning and is an avid
surfer, paddleboarder and waterman.
Claudia
Saucy aka "Karuna Pragya" 500-CYT,
began practicing yoga and meditation at
age 18, and later in life completed her
500-hour
certification under Don and Amba
Stapleton, renown
teachers in the Kripalu
tradition. She studied Ayurveda with Dr.
Vasant Lad and Matthew Remski, among
others, and is an
Ayurveduc Lifestyle coach, a Bach
Flower practitioner, and a private
YogaGuide®. Holding a master’s
degree in education, she moved from
teaching academic subjects to children
to teaching yoga in a variety of
settings in Costa Rica, Canada, Italy,
and the USA. Karuna brings
to her Discovery Yoga classes the
qualities that she is named for: karuna
(compassion) and pragya
(discernment).
Combining breath, focus, and mindful
flow, her movement explorations develop
strength, and offer opportunities for
relaxation and opening. Karuna's classes
are an invitation to hold yourself with
kindness while you explore with
awareness the unique makeup of your
body-mind-spirit.
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CANCELLATION
POLICY
All refunds will be
charged a 10% cancellation fee.
If you drop out of the workshop after
the start date, there will be no refund.
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