Events and Workshops
Saturday, July 31, 2010 11:00 AM: Restore, Rebalance, and Relax with Reiki
This one day Reiki I certification class will be led by Reiki Master Karen Whitaker who has been practicing Reiki for 10 years. The one day class will give a demonstration of energy work, a history of Reiki, guided meditation, a sacred attunement and hands on practice giving and receiving treatments. Class size will be limited to 6 students.
About Karen:
Karen started her Reiki path in 2000 when she left the medical field to pursue her spiritual dreams first as a Reiki student, then practitioner, and then felt called to teach. Her profound studies as an eighth generation Reiki Master has provided her with a unique insight to presenting Reiki to her students and blends beautifully with her Montessori teaching backround. She is looking forward to starting yoga students and teachers on their Reiki journey
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $120
About Karen:
Karen started her Reiki path in 2000 when she left the medical field to pursue her spiritual dreams first as a Reiki student, then practitioner, and then felt called to teach. Her profound studies as an eighth generation Reiki Master has provided her with a unique insight to presenting Reiki to her students and blends beautifully with her Montessori teaching backround. She is looking forward to starting yoga students and teachers on their Reiki journey
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $120
Monday, August 09, 2010 9:15 AM: Kids Yoga Camp 2010 With Mary Scudella 1st Session
Camp Information:
-Camp is appropriate for kids ages 4-12 years old.
-Space is limited to 14 kids per session.
-Parents are asked to supply a healthy snack for their yogini (child) each day.
-Kids should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes.
-We may spend times outdoors, weather permitting.
-Cost includes all yoga equipment and craft supplies.
To register for kids’ yoga camp:
-Fill out the registration portion of this brochure and present it with payment to Total Body Yoga – OR
-Contact Mary Scudella
-by phone: 847-542-2340
-by email: mary@omyogamom.com
Registration policy:
-Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
-Payment is due at time of registration.
-To receive early bird discount, registration and payment is due by June 30.
-If cancellation is necessary, payment will be refunded minus a $20 fee if notified prior to June 30. If notified after June 30, refund will be granted only if the spot is filled. No refunds will be given after camp begins.
Session 1: August 9-13, 2010: 9:15 am - 11:45 am
Led by Mary Scudella
Monday: Taking Care of Me: Spa Day Crafts
Tuesday: Taking Care of You: Friendship Bracelets
Wednesday: Taking Care of the Animals: Recycled Bird Feeder
Thursday: Taking Care of the Air: Bike Decorations
Friday: Taking Care of the Planet: Recycled Flower Arranging
Camp Costs: Early Bird (register by June 30): $140 per child for a single session (save $35!) $250 per child for both sessions (save $80!)
Registration after June 30: $175 per child for a single session $330 per child for both sessions
-Camp is appropriate for kids ages 4-12 years old.
-Space is limited to 14 kids per session.
-Parents are asked to supply a healthy snack for their yogini (child) each day.
-Kids should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes.
-We may spend times outdoors, weather permitting.
-Cost includes all yoga equipment and craft supplies.
To register for kids’ yoga camp:
-Fill out the registration portion of this brochure and present it with payment to Total Body Yoga – OR
-Contact Mary Scudella
-by phone: 847-542-2340
-by email: mary@omyogamom.com
Registration policy:
-Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
-Payment is due at time of registration.
-To receive early bird discount, registration and payment is due by June 30.
-If cancellation is necessary, payment will be refunded minus a $20 fee if notified prior to June 30. If notified after June 30, refund will be granted only if the spot is filled. No refunds will be given after camp begins.
Session 1: August 9-13, 2010: 9:15 am - 11:45 am
Led by Mary Scudella
Monday: Taking Care of Me: Spa Day Crafts
Tuesday: Taking Care of You: Friendship Bracelets
Wednesday: Taking Care of the Animals: Recycled Bird Feeder
Thursday: Taking Care of the Air: Bike Decorations
Friday: Taking Care of the Planet: Recycled Flower Arranging
Camp Costs: Early Bird (register by June 30): $140 per child for a single session (save $35!) $250 per child for both sessions (save $80!)
Registration after June 30: $175 per child for a single session $330 per child for both sessions
Friday, August 13, 2010 7:15 PM: Hoop Dance with Yogini Mercedes Gomez
Rediscover the hula hoop in a new fun workout!
We use yoga, breath and a positive attitude to help you express yourself using the hoop even if you never thought you could! Build community and have fun! Our classes are packed with Funk, Soul, Hip Hop and House Music creating a high energy positive environment.
Here are some of the ways your body will benefit from hoop dance: Build a strong healthy Core (without doing crunches!) You receive a great cardiovascular workout Build Stamina and Motor skills Helps digestion by massaging your abdomen Strengthens your back, abs, hips and arms
Benefits for your mind though hoop dance: Get reacquainted with "playing" and having fun The mind begins to quiet as you enter a blissful meditative state You become fully present in the moment Discover your body's rhythm and flow Help you become aware and claim the space around you Hooping allows you to be expressive and creative Develop a healthy outlook on life
No experience necessary. Class consists of a warm up, hooping and cool down stretches
Hoops provided. Limited class size of 15 students
Adults only, no children under the age of 12
TIME: 7:15-9:15pm
COST: $25
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
We use yoga, breath and a positive attitude to help you express yourself using the hoop even if you never thought you could! Build community and have fun! Our classes are packed with Funk, Soul, Hip Hop and House Music creating a high energy positive environment.
Here are some of the ways your body will benefit from hoop dance: Build a strong healthy Core (without doing crunches!) You receive a great cardiovascular workout Build Stamina and Motor skills Helps digestion by massaging your abdomen Strengthens your back, abs, hips and arms
Benefits for your mind though hoop dance: Get reacquainted with "playing" and having fun The mind begins to quiet as you enter a blissful meditative state You become fully present in the moment Discover your body's rhythm and flow Help you become aware and claim the space around you Hooping allows you to be expressive and creative Develop a healthy outlook on life
No experience necessary. Class consists of a warm up, hooping and cool down stretches
Hoops provided. Limited class size of 15 students
Adults only, no children under the age of 12
TIME: 7:15-9:15pm
COST: $25
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:00 AM: Restore, Rebalance, and Relax with Reiki
This one day Reiki I certification class will be led by Reiki Master Karen Whitaker who has been practicing Reiki for 10 years. The one day class will give a demonstration of energy work, a history of Reiki, guided meditation, a sacred attunement and hands on practice giving and receiving treatments. Class size will be limited to 6 students.
About Karen:
Karen started her Reiki path in 2000 when she left the medical field to pursue her spiritual dreams first as a Reiki student, then practitioner, and then felt called to teach. Her profound studies as an eighth generation Reiki Master has provided her with a unique insight to presenting Reiki to her students and blends beautifully with her Montessori teaching backround. She is looking forward to starting yoga students and teachers on their Reiki journey
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $120
About Karen:
Karen started her Reiki path in 2000 when she left the medical field to pursue her spiritual dreams first as a Reiki student, then practitioner, and then felt called to teach. Her profound studies as an eighth generation Reiki Master has provided her with a unique insight to presenting Reiki to her students and blends beautifully with her Montessori teaching backround. She is looking forward to starting yoga students and teachers on their Reiki journey
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 4:00pm
COST: $120
Monday, August 16, 2010 9:15 AM: Kids Yoga Camp 2010 With Nancy Nedland 2nd Session
Camp Information:
-Camp is appropriate for kids ages 4-12 years old.
-Space is limited to 14 kids per session.
-Parents are asked to supply a healthy snack for their yogini (child) each day.
-Kids should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes.
-We may spend times outdoors, weather permitting.
-Cost includes all yoga equipment and craft supplies.
To register for kids’ yoga camp:
-Fill out the registration portion of this brochure and present it with payment to Total Body Yoga – OR
-Contact Mary Scudella
-by phone: 847-542-2340
-by email: mary@omyogamom.com
Registration policy:
-Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
-Payment is due at time of registration.
-To receive early bird discount, registration and payment is due by June 30.
-If cancellation is necessary, payment will be refunded minus a $20 fee if notified prior to June 30. If notified after June 30, refund will be granted only if the spot is filled. No refunds will be given after camp begins.
Session 2: August 16-21, 2010: 9:15 am - 11:45 am
Led by Nancy Nedland
Monday: What makes you see Red: Journals for feelings & poses
Tuesday: Yellow Like the Sun: Sun Catchers
Wednesday: Don't be Blue, Just be You: Kite Project
Thursday: Go Green: Recycled Bead Necklaces
Friday: Pink, Purple, & Peace: Fabric Peace Sculptures
Camp Costs: Early Bird (register by June 30): $140 per child for a single session (save $35!) $250 per child for both sessions (save $80!)
Registration after June 30: $175 per child for a single session $330 per child for both sessions
-Camp is appropriate for kids ages 4-12 years old.
-Space is limited to 14 kids per session.
-Parents are asked to supply a healthy snack for their yogini (child) each day.
-Kids should wear comfortable, easy to move in clothes.
-We may spend times outdoors, weather permitting.
-Cost includes all yoga equipment and craft supplies.
To register for kids’ yoga camp:
-Fill out the registration portion of this brochure and present it with payment to Total Body Yoga – OR
-Contact Mary Scudella
-by phone: 847-542-2340
-by email: mary@omyogamom.com
Registration policy:
-Registration is processed on a first come, first served basis.
-Payment is due at time of registration.
-To receive early bird discount, registration and payment is due by June 30.
-If cancellation is necessary, payment will be refunded minus a $20 fee if notified prior to June 30. If notified after June 30, refund will be granted only if the spot is filled. No refunds will be given after camp begins.
Session 2: August 16-21, 2010: 9:15 am - 11:45 am
Led by Nancy Nedland
Monday: What makes you see Red: Journals for feelings & poses
Tuesday: Yellow Like the Sun: Sun Catchers
Wednesday: Don't be Blue, Just be You: Kite Project
Thursday: Go Green: Recycled Bead Necklaces
Friday: Pink, Purple, & Peace: Fabric Peace Sculptures
Camp Costs: Early Bird (register by June 30): $140 per child for a single session (save $35!) $250 per child for both sessions (save $80!)
Registration after June 30: $175 per child for a single session $330 per child for both sessions
Saturday, September 04, 2010 11:00 AM: Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
Join Rachel for a quiet hour to connect to yourself and your baby. We will focus on poses that will strengthen the postpartum body, learn techniques to cope with the stress of parenting an infant, and get up and moving in a gentle way after childbirth. We will incorporate baby into some of the poses, but this is primarily a practice for mommies without the worry of having to find a babysitter - This is also a great opportunity to meet the babies you practiced with in prenatal yoga & reconnect with their mommies! All babies 6 weeks thru pre-crawling - happy or unhappy! - are welcome.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm
COST: $20
Saturday, September 11, 2010 2:00 PM: Yoga for Runners
Running the Path
Yoga for Athletes
Yoga is usually the practice of slowing down, but join Rachel learn how to practice even when we choose to run (or cycle, or skate, or ski, etc.) We will learn alignment principles to help relieve the most common tendencies of most athletes: tight hips and hamstrings, and sore knees and feet (with some IT Band stretches thrown in too). In this workshop you will learn how balanced action and proper alignment can help to alleviate these discomforts and provide greater endurance while training and competing. Also included will be pranayama (breathing) practices to increase your VO2 Max and Meditations to practice before competition (whether with yourself or others) to lessen anxiety and cultivate a strong sense of empowerment. Handouts with practice sequences included!
ABOUT RACHEL DEWAN:
Rachel is an Anusara-Inspired, E-RYT. This workshop combines her love of the meditation of 20 years of recreational and competitive running with 8 years of yoga practice - a dynamic combination, shaping a practice to both open and challenge the body equally. This workshop will set the foundation for an environment of radical expansion, elevating both your yoga practice and athletic training to new heights.
TIME: 2:00-4:00pm
COST: $25
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
Yoga for Athletes
Yoga is usually the practice of slowing down, but join Rachel learn how to practice even when we choose to run (or cycle, or skate, or ski, etc.) We will learn alignment principles to help relieve the most common tendencies of most athletes: tight hips and hamstrings, and sore knees and feet (with some IT Band stretches thrown in too). In this workshop you will learn how balanced action and proper alignment can help to alleviate these discomforts and provide greater endurance while training and competing. Also included will be pranayama (breathing) practices to increase your VO2 Max and Meditations to practice before competition (whether with yourself or others) to lessen anxiety and cultivate a strong sense of empowerment. Handouts with practice sequences included!
ABOUT RACHEL DEWAN:
Rachel is an Anusara-Inspired, E-RYT. This workshop combines her love of the meditation of 20 years of recreational and competitive running with 8 years of yoga practice - a dynamic combination, shaping a practice to both open and challenge the body equally. This workshop will set the foundation for an environment of radical expansion, elevating both your yoga practice and athletic training to new heights.
TIME: 2:00-4:00pm
COST: $25
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
Sunday, September 12, 2010 2:00 PM: Introduction To Yoga Workshop With Mara
"Refresh, Renew, Reenergize with yoga!" This workshop offers new students a solid basic foundation of poses, breathing techniques, guided relaxation and yoga history and philosophy. Through an easy does it step-by-step approach. Mara will help you learn fundamental yoga poses with a focus on proper alignment. You will receive comprehensive handouts for each of these elements of the workshop. Even if you have been practicing yoga for a while, this is a great way to reconnect with the fundamentals - and an opportunity to grab that friend that you've been urging to try yoga and come along with them! *Limit 8 students.
ABOUT MARA CAMPBELL:
Teaching yoga became an interest of mine as I kept craving more from yoga and it kept delivering deeper and wider than I could have imagined. I have found much joy exploring the role of yoga teacher, sharing my love for yoga with others. My background is in Anusara yoga and I have taken teacher trainings from Martin and Jordan Kirk, senior Anusara instructors and John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga. Anusara literally means, "flowing with grace," which for me means when we align our bodies and minds through a yoga practice, we allow ourselves to live life more skillfully; making better life enhancing choices for ourselves, others and the world.
Pre-registration is required by email at help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 2:00pm-4:00pm
COST: $30.00 (includes Workshop Manual)
Friday, September 17, 2010 6:30 PM: Eat, Pray, Love Workshop with Sandra Coyner
Come EAT PRAY LOVE at Total Body Yoga!
Embark on a 2 1/2 hour "Restorative Reading" Yoga Workshop based on the best seller Eat, Pray, Love!
EAT! Discussion of the 1st portion of the book and the savoring of organic chocolates with vinyasa mixed in!
PRAY! Discussing the "Pray" section, we will learn mantras and chants using our new mala beads.
LOVE! We will exemplify "Love" as we practice restorative yoga during book discussion and finish with a special svasana.
About Sandra Coyner:
I received my 200 hr teacher certification through Silvia Mordini at TBY and am Yoga Alliance certified. I currently teach at three locations but teach the majority of my classes at Living Yoga in Aurora. I teach theme-oriented Vinyasa, Gentle, Restorative and Kid's Yoga classes. I am a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner and enjoy incorporating essential oils into my yoga classes. For more information, please visit my website at www.inspiredbyearth.com.
TIME: 6:30-9pm
COST $45/person
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA) Price includes workshop, mala beads and organic chocolates!
Embark on a 2 1/2 hour "Restorative Reading" Yoga Workshop based on the best seller Eat, Pray, Love!
EAT! Discussion of the 1st portion of the book and the savoring of organic chocolates with vinyasa mixed in!
PRAY! Discussing the "Pray" section, we will learn mantras and chants using our new mala beads.
LOVE! We will exemplify "Love" as we practice restorative yoga during book discussion and finish with a special svasana.
About Sandra Coyner:
I received my 200 hr teacher certification through Silvia Mordini at TBY and am Yoga Alliance certified. I currently teach at three locations but teach the majority of my classes at Living Yoga in Aurora. I teach theme-oriented Vinyasa, Gentle, Restorative and Kid's Yoga classes. I am a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner and enjoy incorporating essential oils into my yoga classes. For more information, please visit my website at www.inspiredbyearth.com.
TIME: 6:30-9pm
COST $45/person
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA) Price includes workshop, mala beads and organic chocolates!
Saturday, September 18, 2010 2:00 PM: Partner Yoga Thai Workshop with Liz Leffert
Saturday, September 25, 2010 2:00 PM: Anusara Yoga 101 with Mara Campbell
ANUSARA YOGA 101:
Have you ever wondered what makes Anusara Yoga unique? What about all these spirals and loops? How does pulling my shins in make my thighs go out? Please join Mara for an introduction to Anusara Yoga. You will learn how to incorporate the threads of Anusara Yoga into your yoga practice and have a greater understanding of this heart opening style of yoga. You will be introduced to the Universal Principles of Alignment that can be applied to every pose to bring about greater balanced action. Through Asana, breathwork, and handouts, you will be invited to open to grace, stepping into the heart of Anusara. All levels welcome.
ABOUT MARA CAMPBELL:
Teaching yoga became an interest of mine as I kept craving more from yoga and it kept delivering deeper and wider than I could have imagined. I have found much joy exploring the role of yoga teacher, sharing my love for yoga with others. My background is in Anusara yoga and I have taken teacher trainings from Martin and Jordan Kirk, senior Anusara instructors and John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga. Anusara literally means, "flowing with grace," which for me means when we align our bodies and minds through a yoga practice, we allow ourselves to live life more skillfully; making better life enhancing choices for ourselves, others and the world.
TIME: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
COST: $25.00
Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:00 AM: Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
Join Rachel for a quiet hour to connect to yourself and your baby. We will focus on poses that will strengthen the postpartum body, learn techniques to cope with the stress of parenting an infant, and get up and moving in a gentle way after childbirth. We will incorporate baby into some of the poses, but this is primarily a practice for mommies without the worry of having to find a babysitter - This is also a great opportunity to meet the babies you practiced with in prenatal yoga & reconnect with their mommies! All babies 6 weeks thru pre-crawling - happy or unhappy! - are welcome.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm
COST: $20
Saturday, October 02, 2010 1:00 PM: Kids Yoga Teacher Training
KIDS TEACHER TRAINING: Working with and teaching children is a career of passion and strength. Watching children grow and develop is one of the most exciting opportunities life can offer. This course will enable you to bring the beauty of yoga into your work with children. If you already teach yoga to adults or if you work with children in a classroom environment, this workshop is for you. Learning the basics of teaching yoga to kids will enable you to nurture and enhance your children’s lives.
Through this workshop you will learn:
1. A brief history of yoga and why it is so popular today.
2. The benefits of teaching yoga to kids and what makes it ideal for a group environment.
3. Yoga poses, games, and activities to use in the classroom.
4. Ways to tailor yoga to different developmental abilities and stages.
5. Breathing exercises to energize and to calm.
6. How to incorporate the principles of yoga throughout each interaction you have with children.
*4 contact CEU credit hours can by applied if you are an RYT with the Yoga Alliance.
ABOUT MARY SCUDELLA, E-R.Y.T.:
Mary discovered yoga several years ago and became a teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance in 2005. Mary finds joy in leading yoga classes and workshops for both children and adults. She feels humbled when teaching children’s yoga. Mary says, “I am truly grateful each day that I walk on the path of yoga. It is my hope that I can share some part of this wonderful practice with my students, young and old, each time we step onto the mat so that we may carry the grace of yoga with us into the world.”
Pre-registration is required by email: help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
COST: Teacher Training Cost $100
Saturday, October 02, 2010 4:30 PM: Livin' The Moment Weekend With David Romanelli
Yoga + Miracles: With Wine, Anything is Possible:
In 1912, a Swiss doctor won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. A few years earlier at the healing waters of Lourdes, France this doctor witnessed something that forever changed his view on life, science, and religion. David Romanelli's 2 hour vinyasa flow workshop will stretch, lift, twist, and open your tightest muscle of all...the brain. Little shifts in the mind can do wonders on the body. Rockin tunes, a splash of wine, a little inspiration, and the magic of optimism.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm
COST: $40
In 1912, a Swiss doctor won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. A few years earlier at the healing waters of Lourdes, France this doctor witnessed something that forever changed his view on life, science, and religion. David Romanelli's 2 hour vinyasa flow workshop will stretch, lift, twist, and open your tightest muscle of all...the brain. Little shifts in the mind can do wonders on the body. Rockin tunes, a splash of wine, a little inspiration, and the magic of optimism.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 4:30 - 6:30pm
COST: $40
Sunday, October 03, 2010 12:15 PM: Livin' The Moment Weekend With David Romanelli
Chocolate-Covered Happiness:
In this 2 hour deep stretch experience, you'll discover secrets from the world's happiest countries as rated in the World Happiness Index. There is much to learn from the far-reaching corners of the world like Iceland, Bhutan, and India to name a few. Afterward, you will indulge in Vosges Haut- Chocolat truffles, the French secret to greater happiness.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 12:15 - 2:15pm
COST: $40
In this 2 hour deep stretch experience, you'll discover secrets from the world's happiest countries as rated in the World Happiness Index. There is much to learn from the far-reaching corners of the world like Iceland, Bhutan, and India to name a few. Afterward, you will indulge in Vosges Haut- Chocolat truffles, the French secret to greater happiness.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 12:15 - 2:15pm
COST: $40
Sunday, October 17, 2010 2:00 PM: FAMILY YOGA
Ages 4 and older and fun loving parents!
Let’s explore how great it feels to move, breathe, and have fun with our families! Be yourself – get wiggly, giggly, and jiggly. Then get slow, soft, and still. All this fun being yourself and enjoying time with your family!
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642
TIME: Sunday 2:00pm - 3:30pm
COST: $40 for family of 4, $5 for each member after that
Sunday, October 24, 2010 7:00 AM: TUSCANY YOGA, CYCLING, HIKING, CULTURAL RETREAT OCTOBER 24-30, 2010
Join Alchemy Tours to Tuscany Italy! Explore the dimensions of your yoga practice while exploring the rich Italian culture by biking, hiking and walking tours. Jointly led by Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher Silvia Mordini and International Travel Guide Jacob Young, this spiritual and cultural gem is found in the heart of the Tuscan food and wine country, traveling to many local and famous wineries from there. Stay at a 10th century restored stone home peacefully nestled into the hills and experience a retreat like no other!
ABOUT TUSCANY
Tuscany is a life-changing place for many. The Chianti region is nestled between Florence and Siena, and this rugged, beautiful vine-filled countryside is the setting for this Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure of a lifetime!
We will be guests at an 800 year old classic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a stylish yoga retreat. Looking out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working organic Tuscan Farm with its own Chianti wine production to create the exquisite fine foods we'll be served. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is close to Florence, Siena, Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni, a little medieval castle. Activities include yoga, cycling, hiking, and of course visiting art cities like San Gimignano, Volterra, Montalcino, and Siena along with a trip to the natural hot springs of Petriolo and a day at the beach (the Mediterranean!), private wine tastings and Tuscan cooking class. Investing in yourself is the best investment!!
SPECIAL TUSCAN CULTURAL PROGRAMS DURING OUR 7 DAYS:
Day 1, Oct. 24, 2010: Arrivals, Deplane Yoga, Farm Hike, Welcome Dinner
Day 2, Oct. 25, 2010: Monteriggioni castle morning, Siena afternoon
Day 3, Oct. 26, 2010: Cycling Morning, Radda in Chianti Wine Tasting and private walking tour afternoon
Day 4, Oct. 27, 2010: Morning drive to the Meditteranean relax on the beach, afternoon lunch and visit to Petriolo Natural Hot Springs, Tuscan Cooking evening
Day 5, Oct. 28, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, San Gimignano and Volterra afternoon and evening
Day 6, Oct. 29, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, Montalcino afternoon Wine Tastings and tour, evening closing dinner party
Day 7, Oct. 30, 2010: Final Yoga, Breakfast and Departures
RESERVATIONS:
$500 deposit to hold your spot.
Early birds by September 1st, $1,900.
Regular price $2,050
BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE:
-7 days and 6 nights accommodations
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner
-Airport transfers
-All day trips and walking tours
-Private wine tours and tastings
-Traditional Tuscan cooking class
-Soaking in the healing crystal waters of the Rapolano hot springs
-Visits to the art cities of Italy
-Two Daily Yoga Classes and Evening Group Activities
-Spa Treatments are available upon request
-A quality bicycle and an experienced cycling guide with knowledge of the greatest rides in the region
-Entrance fees to all group events and activities
-All transportation during the trip
-Comprehensive trip literature
-All gratuities for special events, lodging and restaurants
NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE:
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides.
ABOUT TUSCANY
Tuscany is a life-changing place for many. The Chianti region is nestled between Florence and Siena, and this rugged, beautiful vine-filled countryside is the setting for this Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure of a lifetime!
We will be guests at an 800 year old classic Tuscan farmhouse converted into a stylish yoga retreat. Looking out one of the many windows of the different accommodations in Ebbio, you will be captivated by the undulating hills swept with thriving vineyards, olive trees and enchanting evergreen forests. The amazing part of Ebbio is that it is still a working organic Tuscan Farm with its own Chianti wine production to create the exquisite fine foods we'll be served. Located in the breathtaking countryside of Tuscany, it is close to Florence, Siena, Castellina in Chianti and Monteriggioni, a little medieval castle. Activities include yoga, cycling, hiking, and of course visiting art cities like San Gimignano, Volterra, Montalcino, and Siena along with a trip to the natural hot springs of Petriolo and a day at the beach (the Mediterranean!), private wine tastings and Tuscan cooking class. Investing in yourself is the best investment!!
SPECIAL TUSCAN CULTURAL PROGRAMS DURING OUR 7 DAYS:
Day 1, Oct. 24, 2010: Arrivals, Deplane Yoga, Farm Hike, Welcome Dinner
Day 2, Oct. 25, 2010: Monteriggioni castle morning, Siena afternoon
Day 3, Oct. 26, 2010: Cycling Morning, Radda in Chianti Wine Tasting and private walking tour afternoon
Day 4, Oct. 27, 2010: Morning drive to the Meditteranean relax on the beach, afternoon lunch and visit to Petriolo Natural Hot Springs, Tuscan Cooking evening
Day 5, Oct. 28, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, San Gimignano and Volterra afternoon and evening
Day 6, Oct. 29, 2010: Morning free time or bike trip, Montalcino afternoon Wine Tastings and tour, evening closing dinner party
Day 7, Oct. 30, 2010: Final Yoga, Breakfast and Departures
RESERVATIONS:
$500 deposit to hold your spot.
Early birds by September 1st, $1,900.
Regular price $2,050
BOOK NOW: Visit www.alchemytours.com
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE:
-7 days and 6 nights accommodations
-Breakfast, lunch and dinner
-Airport transfers
-All day trips and walking tours
-Private wine tours and tastings
-Traditional Tuscan cooking class
-Soaking in the healing crystal waters of the Rapolano hot springs
-Visits to the art cities of Italy
-Two Daily Yoga Classes and Evening Group Activities
-Spa Treatments are available upon request
-A quality bicycle and an experienced cycling guide with knowledge of the greatest rides in the region
-Entrance fees to all group events and activities
-All transportation during the trip
-Comprehensive trip literature
-All gratuities for special events, lodging and restaurants
NOT INCLUDED IN TRIP PRICE:
Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides.
Sunday, October 24, 2010 2:00 PM:
Thursday, November 04, 2010 12:00 PM: Moab Yoga, Hiking and Mountain Biking Retreat
THE SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME!
Moab November 4-7, 2010
Join Our 4-day Yoga Adventure Retreat
Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, mountain bike, hike and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
Experience some of the most beautiful and famous mountain biking trails in the world—canyons, long climbs, beautiful descents, rolling scenery with options to ride Klondike Bluffs, Slickrock, Gemini Bridges and Porcupine Rim.
Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, mountain biking and camaraderie, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
We look forward to your registration! You are in excellent hands!
Where is Moab Utah?
Moab Utah is in the southeastern section of Utah . It has an amazingly unique geography that harbors artifacts of ancient peoples, impressive geologic formations, and intricate sandstone layers. Surrounded by national parks such as Arches and Canyonlands , Moab is both a surreal and energetically amazing place. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practitioner--whether you’re an avid mountain biker looking to up your game or a cycling newbie who wants to get started right, this weekend is for you!
Details You Should Know:
While the mountain biking in Moab is known as some of the best in the world, it also carries with it some unique challenges: namely slickrock & sand. These take time to get to learn how to ride, and thus we will begin gently, with hands-on guidance and expertise. We will work up to bigger rides that can challenge even the most avid cyclist. You will have the option to choose from a plethora of options that will suit your unique needs, no matter what experience level you have.
Yoga classes are designed with YOU in mind. We will be sure to include poses that will help you on the bike and can be applied to hiking and running too!
Classes include Meditation. There will be plenty of time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the area.
Trip Cost: $999 ($899 Early Bird by July 15, 2010)
What is Included in the Trip Price?
-3 nights of accommodation
-Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, two dinners and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
-A social hour on select evenings
-All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
-7 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
-Private evening Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
-Entrance fees to all group events
-Informational cycling and safety clinic with Jacob Young
-All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals
. -A special goodie bag with trip-specific comfort items and accessories
Not Included?
-Airfare to and from the trip, lodging before and/or after the trip if you are coming early or staying later, gratuities for your guides. Two meals are not included during this trip to allow you the opportunity to explore the southwest cuisine on your own.
-Tips and Gratuities
-Gratuities for your guides may be given at your discretion in response to their leadership and professionalism throughout the trip. We suggest 5-10% of the trip price per individual to be divided between the guiding team as an industry standard. Gratuities for all restaruants, hotels, transportation and local events are paid for by the retreat organizers.
TO REGISTER AND SAVE YOUR SPOT:
You can pay with check, direct bank deposit, or credit card or Paypal on line but we most prefer checks. Please send checks to Total Body Yoga Retreats, 210 Terrace Drive , Mundelein , IL 60061 . Contact us at retreats@totalbodyyoga.com or call if we can answer any questions. Click to pay by credit card.
PAYMENT POLICIES
Early-bird discount: $100 discount to those who register before July 15th, 2010!
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space. Balance must be received by September 4th, 2010, 60 days prior to retreat
About Your Guides:
You will be guided by Jacob Young and Silvia Mordini.
Jacob is an avid cyclist, runner, and lover of all things outdoors, involving people. With over 10 years of guiding experience, beginning on Mt. Rainier , he has broadened his horizons by transitioning to guiding cycling trips around the world. He has been living in, and exploring the Olympic & Cascade mountain ranges of the Pacific Northwest for the past 11 years, and can often be found cycling, trail running, hiking and skiing in the greater Seattle area when not practicing yoga indoors. Jacob is a Certified Carmichael Training Systems coach and is CPR/First Aid certified, but his real experience comes from his passion for showing people new places and exploring along with them.
Your Yoga will be taught by Silvia Mordini whose loving Anusara-inspired Vinyasa Flow teaching style is influenced by more than 10 years of Hatha yoga study. She studies primarily under Shiva Rea. With over 7,500 hours of yoga teaching experience, as a nationally recognized Experienced Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT) she owns and teaches at Total Body Yoga, a 3,900 square foot Chicagoland yoga center with over 200 monthly classes and countless weekly workshops as well as for a fifth year teaching a Nationally accredited 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Silvia also enjoys working privately with athletes of all ages applying her knowledge of therapeutic yoga to aid healing old injuries or preventing new ones. Silvia’s dedication to her students makes her classes upbeat and fun, serious and informative, supportive and authentic.. When her students leave class, they have been inspired to be good to themselves and thereby kinder to others. Silvia finds healing in the beauty and stillness of Moab and considers nature and the relationship of human spirit her greatest teachers!!
When will I need to arrive and when do I leave?
Arrival Location:
You will need to arrive by noon in the lobby of the Grand Junction Airport in Colorado.
Departure Location:
At the end of your trip, you will be shuttled back to Grand Junction . The shuttle will depart Moab at 12:30pm and will arrive at the Grand Junction airport at 2:30pm. Please do not schedule a flight before 3:30pm. (There are 4pm, 5:15pm, and 7:10pm redeye Flight options from GJT to ORD - Chicago).
How do I get to Moab Utah if I fly?
You can either fly directly into Moab , or rent a car at the Grand Junction Airport (a 2-hour drive from Moab ). If you plan on doing some site seeing on your free time, or if you plan on staying a day or two before or after our trip, then we suggest renting a car either way.
How do I get to Moab if I drive?
Moab is located 100 miles (about 2 hours) west of Grand Junction . If you choose to drive to the trip start, we recommend taking the UT scenic byway 128, one of the most spectacular stretches of road in the States. To get there, take highway I-70 West from Grand Junction . After about 47 miles, take exit 212, turn left to go under the highway, and then turn right toward Cisco. After Cisco, about 8 miles down the road, turn left onto Hwy 128 west and enjoy the next 41 miles of scenery. The road ends at Hwy 191 where you turn left to drive the last 3 miles into the center of town.
Grand Junction & Fruita
Those wanting to get quickly in & out of the area before and after your adventure will likely want to stay in Grand Junction . If you have a rental car & time to explore the area, Fruita (10 miles west of Grand Junction & ranked as one of the top 20 cities in the US for cycling) has more character and makes a good home base for exploration. Grand Junction gets its name because it’s near where the Colorado (once called the Grand) River joins the Gunnison River . The Colorado River is responsible for carving out most of the local geography, and giving the valley its rich fruit-growing heritage—thus “Fruita.” To the east of the valley, the grand mesa rises to an elevation of over 10,000 feet. To the west is the uplift that holds the Colorado National Monument and the Black Ridge Wilderness study area. The High Plateau to the southwest is the Uncompahgre Plateau, which stands at over 9,000 feet high. The north edge of the valley is bordered entirely by the Book Cliffs. If you like deserts and/or challenging singletrack, and epic hikes then you’ll love this area.
Download The Moab Yoga Retreat Brochure
For questions retreats@totalbodyyoga.com
What will my day look like?
Day 1 – Thursday, November 4, 2010
Afternoon:
12:00 Meet in the lobby of the Grand Junction Airport for lunch & shuttle to Moab
2:00 Arrive at Moab Lodging for light snack and brief logistics talk
3:00 Deplane Yoga Practice Warm-up
4:00 Head to Arches National Park
4:30 Hike to Delicate Arch
6:00 Sunset Yoga practice under Moab 's most famous Arch
Evening:
8:00 Social Hour and Dinner
9:00 Orientation, Dharma Talk
Day 2 – Friday, November 5, 2010
Morning:
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Yoga practice
Afternoon:
12:00 Lunch on your own, Shopping in Moab
1:00 Depart for Arches National Park
2:00 Park Ranger Guided Fiery Furnace Hike!
Evening:
6:00 Yoga practice
8:00 Dinner of your choosing
Day 3 – Saturday, November 6, 2010
Morning:
7:30 Yoga practice at downtown Studio
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Mountain Biking: Skills Clinic & Tutorial
Afternoon:
1:00 Packed Lunch
6:00 Parkside Yoga practice and Slack lining
Evening:
8:00 Social Hour and Closing Dinner at Desert Bistro
Day 4 – Sunday, November 7, 2010
Morning
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Closing Yoga practice
11:00 Check out and depart for Grand Junction , Colorado
12:30 Lunch in scenic downtown Grand Junction
2:15 Depart for Grand Junction Airport
**Please note that scheduled itinerary is subject to change due to the ebb and flow of life!
Moab November 4-7, 2010
Join Our 4-day Yoga Adventure Retreat
Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, mountain bike, hike and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
Experience some of the most beautiful and famous mountain biking trails in the world—canyons, long climbs, beautiful descents, rolling scenery with options to ride Klondike Bluffs, Slickrock, Gemini Bridges and Porcupine Rim.
Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, mountain biking and camaraderie, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
We look forward to your registration! You are in excellent hands!
Where is Moab Utah?
Moab Utah is in the southeastern section of Utah . It has an amazingly unique geography that harbors artifacts of ancient peoples, impressive geologic formations, and intricate sandstone layers. Surrounded by national parks such as Arches and Canyonlands , Moab is both a surreal and energetically amazing place. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practitioner--whether you’re an avid mountain biker looking to up your game or a cycling newbie who wants to get started right, this weekend is for you!
Details You Should Know:
While the mountain biking in Moab is known as some of the best in the world, it also carries with it some unique challenges: namely slickrock & sand. These take time to get to learn how to ride, and thus we will begin gently, with hands-on guidance and expertise. We will work up to bigger rides that can challenge even the most avid cyclist. You will have the option to choose from a plethora of options that will suit your unique needs, no matter what experience level you have.
Yoga classes are designed with YOU in mind. We will be sure to include poses that will help you on the bike and can be applied to hiking and running too!
Classes include Meditation. There will be plenty of time to relax, unwind, and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the area.
Trip Cost: $999 ($899 Early Bird by July 15, 2010)
What is Included in the Trip Price?
-3 nights of accommodation
-Daily breakfast, 3 lunches, two dinners and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
-A social hour on select evenings
-All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
-7 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
-Private evening Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
-Entrance fees to all group events
-Informational cycling and safety clinic with Jacob Young
-All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals
. -A special goodie bag with trip-specific comfort items and accessories
Not Included?
-Airfare to and from the trip, lodging before and/or after the trip if you are coming early or staying later, gratuities for your guides. Two meals are not included during this trip to allow you the opportunity to explore the southwest cuisine on your own.
-Tips and Gratuities
-Gratuities for your guides may be given at your discretion in response to their leadership and professionalism throughout the trip. We suggest 5-10% of the trip price per individual to be divided between the guiding team as an industry standard. Gratuities for all restaruants, hotels, transportation and local events are paid for by the retreat organizers.
TO REGISTER AND SAVE YOUR SPOT:
You can pay with check, direct bank deposit, or credit card or Paypal on line but we most prefer checks. Please send checks to Total Body Yoga Retreats, 210 Terrace Drive , Mundelein , IL 60061 . Contact us at retreats@totalbodyyoga.com or call if we can answer any questions. Click to pay by credit card.
PAYMENT POLICIES
Early-bird discount: $100 discount to those who register before July 15th, 2010!
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space. Balance must be received by September 4th, 2010, 60 days prior to retreat
About Your Guides:
You will be guided by Jacob Young and Silvia Mordini.
Jacob is an avid cyclist, runner, and lover of all things outdoors, involving people. With over 10 years of guiding experience, beginning on Mt. Rainier , he has broadened his horizons by transitioning to guiding cycling trips around the world. He has been living in, and exploring the Olympic & Cascade mountain ranges of the Pacific Northwest for the past 11 years, and can often be found cycling, trail running, hiking and skiing in the greater Seattle area when not practicing yoga indoors. Jacob is a Certified Carmichael Training Systems coach and is CPR/First Aid certified, but his real experience comes from his passion for showing people new places and exploring along with them.
Your Yoga will be taught by Silvia Mordini whose loving Anusara-inspired Vinyasa Flow teaching style is influenced by more than 10 years of Hatha yoga study. She studies primarily under Shiva Rea. With over 7,500 hours of yoga teaching experience, as a nationally recognized Experienced Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT) she owns and teaches at Total Body Yoga, a 3,900 square foot Chicagoland yoga center with over 200 monthly classes and countless weekly workshops as well as for a fifth year teaching a Nationally accredited 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Silvia also enjoys working privately with athletes of all ages applying her knowledge of therapeutic yoga to aid healing old injuries or preventing new ones. Silvia’s dedication to her students makes her classes upbeat and fun, serious and informative, supportive and authentic.. When her students leave class, they have been inspired to be good to themselves and thereby kinder to others. Silvia finds healing in the beauty and stillness of Moab and considers nature and the relationship of human spirit her greatest teachers!!
When will I need to arrive and when do I leave?
Arrival Location:
You will need to arrive by noon in the lobby of the Grand Junction Airport in Colorado.
Departure Location:
At the end of your trip, you will be shuttled back to Grand Junction . The shuttle will depart Moab at 12:30pm and will arrive at the Grand Junction airport at 2:30pm. Please do not schedule a flight before 3:30pm. (There are 4pm, 5:15pm, and 7:10pm redeye Flight options from GJT to ORD - Chicago).
How do I get to Moab Utah if I fly?
You can either fly directly into Moab , or rent a car at the Grand Junction Airport (a 2-hour drive from Moab ). If you plan on doing some site seeing on your free time, or if you plan on staying a day or two before or after our trip, then we suggest renting a car either way.
How do I get to Moab if I drive?
Moab is located 100 miles (about 2 hours) west of Grand Junction . If you choose to drive to the trip start, we recommend taking the UT scenic byway 128, one of the most spectacular stretches of road in the States. To get there, take highway I-70 West from Grand Junction . After about 47 miles, take exit 212, turn left to go under the highway, and then turn right toward Cisco. After Cisco, about 8 miles down the road, turn left onto Hwy 128 west and enjoy the next 41 miles of scenery. The road ends at Hwy 191 where you turn left to drive the last 3 miles into the center of town.
Grand Junction & Fruita
Those wanting to get quickly in & out of the area before and after your adventure will likely want to stay in Grand Junction . If you have a rental car & time to explore the area, Fruita (10 miles west of Grand Junction & ranked as one of the top 20 cities in the US for cycling) has more character and makes a good home base for exploration. Grand Junction gets its name because it’s near where the Colorado (once called the Grand) River joins the Gunnison River . The Colorado River is responsible for carving out most of the local geography, and giving the valley its rich fruit-growing heritage—thus “Fruita.” To the east of the valley, the grand mesa rises to an elevation of over 10,000 feet. To the west is the uplift that holds the Colorado National Monument and the Black Ridge Wilderness study area. The High Plateau to the southwest is the Uncompahgre Plateau, which stands at over 9,000 feet high. The north edge of the valley is bordered entirely by the Book Cliffs. If you like deserts and/or challenging singletrack, and epic hikes then you’ll love this area.
Download The Moab Yoga Retreat Brochure
For questions retreats@totalbodyyoga.com
What will my day look like?
Day 1 – Thursday, November 4, 2010
Afternoon:
12:00 Meet in the lobby of the Grand Junction Airport for lunch & shuttle to Moab
2:00 Arrive at Moab Lodging for light snack and brief logistics talk
3:00 Deplane Yoga Practice Warm-up
4:00 Head to Arches National Park
4:30 Hike to Delicate Arch
6:00 Sunset Yoga practice under Moab 's most famous Arch
Evening:
8:00 Social Hour and Dinner
9:00 Orientation, Dharma Talk
Day 2 – Friday, November 5, 2010
Morning:
8:00 Breakfast
9:30 Yoga practice
Afternoon:
12:00 Lunch on your own, Shopping in Moab
1:00 Depart for Arches National Park
2:00 Park Ranger Guided Fiery Furnace Hike!
Evening:
6:00 Yoga practice
8:00 Dinner of your choosing
Day 3 – Saturday, November 6, 2010
Morning:
7:30 Yoga practice at downtown Studio
8:30 Breakfast
10:00 Mountain Biking: Skills Clinic & Tutorial
Afternoon:
1:00 Packed Lunch
6:00 Parkside Yoga practice and Slack lining
Evening:
8:00 Social Hour and Closing Dinner at Desert Bistro
Day 4 – Sunday, November 7, 2010
Morning
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Closing Yoga practice
11:00 Check out and depart for Grand Junction , Colorado
12:30 Lunch in scenic downtown Grand Junction
2:15 Depart for Grand Junction Airport
**Please note that scheduled itinerary is subject to change due to the ebb and flow of life!
Saturday, November 06, 2010 11:00 AM: Mommy and Baby Yoga with Rachel Dewan
Join Rachel for a quiet hour to connect to yourself and your baby. We will focus on poses that will strengthen the postpartum body, learn techniques to cope with the stress of parenting an infant, and get up and moving in a gentle way after childbirth. We will incorporate baby into some of the poses, but this is primarily a practice for mommies without the worry of having to find a babysitter - This is also a great opportunity to meet the babies you practiced with in prenatal yoga & reconnect with their mommies! All babies 6 weeks thru pre-crawling - happy or unhappy! - are welcome.
Pre-registration is required by email help@totalbodyyoga.com or call 847-266-9642 (YOGA)
TIME: 11:00am - 12:00pm
COST: $20
Saturday, November 13, 2010 12:00 PM: PRE-NATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH RACHEL DEWAN
Immerse yourself in the study of yoga for the childbearing year! Many women intuitively tune to their bodies during pregnancy in a way they haven’t ever before, and we have a unique opportunity as yoga teachers to inspire and guide a great opening of mind, body and heart through the practice of prenatal yoga. Expand your teaching practice by learning how to comfortably work with this rewarding population.
This 2 day 8-hours total comprehensive training will include how to teach yoga to women in all stages of pregnancy.
The training will include:
• Anatomy/Physiology of the pregnant body
• The benefits of yoga in pregnancy
• Postures to aid common discomforts
• Appropriate poses/sequences
• Contraindicated poses
• Appropriate pranayama practices
• Meditations and Visualizations
• Yoga for labor/childbirth
• Observation of classes if interested
Requirements: You must be a certified hatha yoga teacher to take this training. Pre-registration is required. This training is limited in size, so call to reserve your spot today 847 266 9642 or email help@totalbodyyoga.com!
COST: Early bird $175 regular $200
TIME: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
DATE: Saturday November 13th & Sunday, November 14th
Rachel Dewan is an Anusara-Inspired Registered Yoga Teacher with over 600 hours of training, including Pre- and Post-natal Certification. She combines over 2000 hours of teaching with personal experience of teaching and practicing yoga through 2 pregnancies. She also directed the yoga studio at a midwife-owned Integrative Health Center in New York, with the sole purpose of helping to guide their clients to natural birth through the practice of yoga.
Sunday, November 14, 2010 12:00 PM: PRE-NATAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING WITH RACHEL DEWAN
Immerse yourself in the study of yoga for the childbearing year! Many women intuitively tune to their bodies during pregnancy in a way they haven’t ever before, and we have a unique opportunity as yoga teachers to inspire and guide a great opening of mind, body and heart through the practice of prenatal yoga. Expand your teaching practice by learning how to comfortably work with this rewarding population.
This 2 day 8-hours total comprehensive training will include how to teach yoga to women in all stages of pregnancy.
The training will include:
• Anatomy/Physiology of the pregnant body
• The benefits of yoga in pregnancy
• Postures to aid common discomforts
• Appropriate poses/sequences
• Contraindicated poses
• Appropriate pranayama practices
• Meditations and Visualizations
• Yoga for labor/childbirth
• Observation of classes if interested
Requirements: You must be a certified hatha yoga teacher to take this training. Pre-registration is required. This training is limited in size, so call to reserve your spot today 847 266 9642 or email help@totalbodyyoga.com!
COST: Early bird $175 regular $200
TIME: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
DATE: Saturday November 13th & Sunday, November 14th
Rachel Dewan is an Anusara-Inspired Registered Yoga Teacher with over 600 hours of training, including Pre- and Post-natal Certification. She combines over 2000 hours of teaching with personal experience of teaching and practicing yoga through 2 pregnancies. She also directed the yoga studio at a midwife-owned Integrative Health Center in New York, with the sole purpose of helping to guide their clients to natural birth through the practice of yoga.
Saturday, December 04, 2010 2:00 PM: Aligning with the Divine: Pranayama (Breathing) & Meditation Workshop
Pranayama is a Sanskrit term that means "to flow in the rhythm of the life force (prana), or to expand our experience of the life force." It is a way to align ourselves more fully with nature and with our own natural rhythms.
Many people come to yoga for stress relief, and as a way to generally feel better, but are unsure of how to bring that great feeling they have after yoga class into their everyday life. This workshop will teach many different breathing techniques to help you do just that! Join Rachel for an exploration of how the breath can help you soothe and calm yourself on busy days, revitalize and energize yourself on days when you are feeling sluggish, and align with your own natural, divine rhythms to experience life more fully. We will end with meditation techniques and a delicious deep relaxation.
NO yoga experience is necessary! Bring your friends, bring your mom, bring your grandpa - all are welcome and all will benefit.
Pre-registration is required call 847 266 9642 or email help@totalbodyyoga.com
TIME: 2-4pm
COST: $25.00
ABOUT RACHEL DEWAN: Rachel Dewan is an Anusara-Inspired E-RYT with over 500 hours of training, including Pre/Postnatal training. It is my ultimate goal as a teacher to cultivate a sense of community in my classes, bring a sense of lightness and joy to my students through an ever expanding and playful asana practice, and help them to realize that when you open to the power of grace in each moment, life becomes a celebration.
Many people come to yoga for stress relief, and as a way to generally feel better, but are unsure of how to bring that great feeling they have after yoga class into their everyday life. This workshop will teach many different breathing techniques to help you do just that! Join Rachel for an exploration of how the breath can help you soothe and calm yourself on busy days, revitalize and energize yourself on days when you are feeling sluggish, and align with your own natural, divine rhythms to experience life more fully. We will end with meditation techniques and a delicious deep relaxation.
NO yoga experience is necessary! Bring your friends, bring your mom, bring your grandpa - all are welcome and all will benefit.
Pre-registration is required call 847 266 9642 or email help@totalbodyyoga.com
TIME: 2-4pm
COST: $25.00
ABOUT RACHEL DEWAN: Rachel Dewan is an Anusara-Inspired E-RYT with over 500 hours of training, including Pre/Postnatal training. It is my ultimate goal as a teacher to cultivate a sense of community in my classes, bring a sense of lightness and joy to my students through an ever expanding and playful asana practice, and help them to realize that when you open to the power of grace in each moment, life becomes a celebration.
Thursday, December 09, 2010 9:00 AM: COLORADO YOGA, HOT SPRINGS SNOWBOARDING, SKIING RETREAT DECEMBER 9-12, 2010
PAGOSA SPRINGS/WOLF CREEK, COLORADO YOGA, SNOWBOARDING, SKIING, AND HOT SPRINGS RETREAT DECEMBER 9-12 2010
WHERE IS PAGOSA SPRINGS/WOLF CREEK SKI AREA?
Pagosa Springs is located in the Four-Corners region of southwestern Colorado which offers an abundance of interesting activities and attractions. The region is known for its access to archeological sites, unmatched mountains, beautiful rivers, canyon lands and a wealth of cultural history. The town of Pagosa Springs is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the San Juan River, surrounded by the 3 million acre San Juan Forest and adjacent to the largest contiguous wilderness area in the nation, the Weminuche Wilderness. "Pagosah" means healing waters in Ute and Pagosa Springs is home of the world's largest mineral hot springs. Wolf Creek, thirty minutes from Pagosa Springs, is a mom and pop ski resort in the Southern San Juan Mountains of Colorado, mountains where some serious soul is to be found. No frills here, just boarding and deep quality snow. Its mantra, The Most Snow in Colorado, averaging 465 inches of powder a year is dry and light. Expect sun as this area averages 300 days of sun a year. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practicioner--whether you’re an expert on the slopes and looking to get ready for the season or a boarder/skier newbie who wants to get started right or you simply yearn for the peacefulness of the mountains and hot springs, this weekend is the perfect place to welcome the winter as you discover your own little piece of heaven!
DURING THIS 4-DAY YOGA RETREAT YOU WILL:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, ride the mountains, heal in hotsprings, and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience the mom and pop Wolf Creek Ski Resort, known for its abundant and light, powder snow, surrounded by the gorgeous Southern San Juan Mountains. Experience small crowds and gentle terrain for the beginner to the steep and deep for the advanced.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, riding/skiing and camaraderie, connecting with the mountains, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
• Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
We look forward to your registration! You are in excellent hands!
TRIP COST:
$1195 for Early Birds by September 9th
$1300 Regular
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE?
• 3 nights of accommodation at The Springs Resort and Spa
• 24 hour unlimited hot springs soaking access
• Daily breakfast, three lunches, two dinners and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
• Apres ski on select evenings
• Transportation to & from the airport to Pagosa Springs, in private coach
• 6 Yoga classes
• Private Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
• Two days of transportation, demo rental equipment and full day lift tickets to Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Informational snowboarding skills and safety clinic
• Private guided snowshoe tour with equipment
\ • All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.
• A special goodie bag gift
NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip, gratuities for your guides, spa services at the Springs Resort and Spa, other activities not listed and personal items purchased during your trip. Some meals are not included during this trip to allow you the opportunity to explore the cuisine on your own.
WHERE IS PAGOSA SPRINGS/WOLF CREEK SKI AREA?
Pagosa Springs is located in the Four-Corners region of southwestern Colorado which offers an abundance of interesting activities and attractions. The region is known for its access to archeological sites, unmatched mountains, beautiful rivers, canyon lands and a wealth of cultural history. The town of Pagosa Springs is nestled in a beautiful valley on the banks of the San Juan River, surrounded by the 3 million acre San Juan Forest and adjacent to the largest contiguous wilderness area in the nation, the Weminuche Wilderness. "Pagosah" means healing waters in Ute and Pagosa Springs is home of the world's largest mineral hot springs. Wolf Creek, thirty minutes from Pagosa Springs, is a mom and pop ski resort in the Southern San Juan Mountains of Colorado, mountains where some serious soul is to be found. No frills here, just boarding and deep quality snow. Its mantra, The Most Snow in Colorado, averaging 465 inches of powder a year is dry and light. Expect sun as this area averages 300 days of sun a year. Whether you’re a dedicated yoga enthusiast, or a more casual Yoga practicioner--whether you’re an expert on the slopes and looking to get ready for the season or a boarder/skier newbie who wants to get started right or you simply yearn for the peacefulness of the mountains and hot springs, this weekend is the perfect place to welcome the winter as you discover your own little piece of heaven!
DURING THIS 4-DAY YOGA RETREAT YOU WILL:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, ride the mountains, heal in hotsprings, and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience the mom and pop Wolf Creek Ski Resort, known for its abundant and light, powder snow, surrounded by the gorgeous Southern San Juan Mountains. Experience small crowds and gentle terrain for the beginner to the steep and deep for the advanced.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, riding/skiing and camaraderie, connecting with the mountains, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your long weekend!
• Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
We look forward to your registration! You are in excellent hands!
TRIP COST:
$1195 for Early Birds by September 9th
$1300 Regular
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE?
• 3 nights of accommodation at The Springs Resort and Spa
• 24 hour unlimited hot springs soaking access
• Daily breakfast, three lunches, two dinners and all snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
• Apres ski on select evenings
• Transportation to & from the airport to Pagosa Springs, in private coach
• 6 Yoga classes
• Private Dharma and wilderness talks facilitated by your Guides
• Two days of transportation, demo rental equipment and full day lift tickets to Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Informational snowboarding skills and safety clinic
• Private guided snowshoe tour with equipment
\ • All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.
• A special goodie bag gift
NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip, gratuities for your guides, spa services at the Springs Resort and Spa, other activities not listed and personal items purchased during your trip. Some meals are not included during this trip to allow you the opportunity to explore the cuisine on your own.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 1:00 PM: TOTAL BODY YOGA HAWAII CYCLING & YOGA RETREAT DECEMBER 14 – 19, 2010
Details You Should Know: Where is the Big Island, Hawaii?
Larger than all of the other islands combined, the island of Hawaii, or Hawaii's Big Island, is vast enough to hold 11 of the world’s 13 climactic zones—from sandy beaches to snowcapped mountains. See waterfalls, rainforests and botanical gardens in Hilo, explore the calm and clear water off of Kona, or view Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Hawaii’s Big Island isn’t just big, it’s still growing. The Island of Hawaii is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain and is also by far the biggest, providing a vast canvas of environments to discover a variety of unrivaled natural wonders. This is the home of one of the world’s most active volcanoes (Kilauea), the tallest sea mountain in the world at more than 33,000 feet (Maunakea), the most massive mountain in the world (Maunaloa) and the largest park in the state (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park). All but two of the world’s climate zones generate everything from lush rain forests to volcanic deserts, snow-capped mountaintops to beautiful black sand beaches. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway or a journey off the beaten path, you’ll discover it all on Hawaii’s Island of Adventure.
What is Included in the Trip Price?
· 6 nights of accommodation
· Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
· Daily snacks and drinks for each day’s activities
· 2 social hours on select evenings
· All transportation during the trip, including private coaches
· 9 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
· Private evening Dharma talks facilitated by your Guides
· Entrance fees to all group events
· Informational cycling and safety clinic
· A special goodie bag with loving gifts
Not Included? Airfare to and from the trip and gratuities for your guides. Some meals.
What will my day look like?
HAWAII DAILY AGENDA
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast
9:30am - 11am Vinyasa flow yoga
12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm - 5:30pm Daytime Fun (Beach, Spa, Hiking, & More)
6:00pm - 7:00pm Vinyasa flow yoga
8:00pm Dinner
Day 1 – Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Afternoon:
1:00pm Meet at the airport to Hotel
2:00pm Arrive at Hotel and check in
3:00pm Beach
Evening:
6:00pm Yoga practice
8:00pm Dinner
Day 2 – Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Morning:
8:00 Breakfast: Orientation
9:30 Yoga practice
10:30 Morning Hike to sister hotel
Afternoon:
1:30 Cycling Trip
Evening:
6:00 Yoga practice
8:00 Dinner
Day 3 – Thursday, December 16, 2010
Morning:
6:30 Sunrise Yoga practice
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Trip to Hilo
Afternoon:
12:00 Packed Lunch
2:00 Yoga practice on the beach
Evening:
8:00 Dinner
Day 4 – Friday, December 17, 2010
Morning:
9:30 Yoga practice
Afternoon:
Free time
Evening:
6:00 Yoga practice
8:00 Dinner
Day 5 – Saturday, December 18, 2010
Morning:
7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Trip to Volcanoes
Afternoon:
12:00 Packed Lunch
2:00 Yoga practice at the park
Evening:
8:00 Social Hour and closing dinner
Day 6 – Sunday, December 19, 2010
Morning
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Closing Yoga practice
11:00 Check out and free time
Afternoon
4:00 Load up shuttle for Kona airport, downtown Kona visit
7:00 Kona airport
**Please note that scheduled itinerary is subject to change due to the ebb and flow of life!
When will I need to arrive and when do I leave?
Arrival Location:
You will need to arrive by 1pm at the Kona International Airport.
Departure Location:
At the end of your trip, you will be shuttled back to Kona International Airport. We will arrive at the airport at 7:30pm
How do I get to Hawaii’s Big Island?
Getting to Hawaii's Big Island
Travel to Kona International Airport (KOA) in Kona to the west, or Hilo International Airport (ITO) in Hilo to the east. Most visitors arrive in Kona. There is also the option of flying into Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu first and then taking a short, 35-40 minute flight to Hawaii’s Big Island.
Getting to Hawaii’s Big Island is easier than ever with daily direct flights into Kona International Airport. Major air carriers from Canada, the U.S. and Japan fly directly into Kona. Most of the direct flights are from the U.S. West Coast — mostly Los Angeles and San Francisco — plus Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Chicago, and internationally from Tokyo. Some seasonal carriers also make the trip with charters.
Traveling on Hawaii's Big Island
We will use a luxury van.