yoga newsletter

june 2005

yoga workshops, retreats & trainings
maui • oahu • hawaii • usa

Aloha & Gidday

I've just had a wonderful weekend of workshops in Santa Barbara and Costa Mesa. Now I'm "down under" in Surfers Paradise, Australia for a week of R&R with family. Qantas upgraded me from LAX, which was such a gift for the 16 hour flight. There was a one hour transit in New Zealand, my country of origin, and I had such a feeling of wanting to rush up to every shop attendant in the airport just to hear them speak "Kiwi". Arriving in Australia, our cousin country, brought a smile to my face. The first sign out of the skyway said "Gidday ... welcome to Brisbane". It's so much fun being "down under" again and immersed in this culture.

It's interesting how we can move away from our family, friends and country, then only later to understand the unspoken connection that we have with our heritage. Modern day travel takes us very easily away from something that is very familiar to us but it's important to maintain this link.

Later next week I head back to LA for a one day workshop in Santa Monica before going home to Maui.

KOLEALEA RETREATS
There are a few spaces available for the 2 one week Retreats on Maui in July. All you need is your airfare to Maui, everything else is provided. This is a great deal and opportunity to dive deep into the practice and study of Yoga. Retreat 1 (July 17 - 24, 2005) is the pre-requisite for Retreat 2 (July 24 - 31, 2005). Please register now if you're interested: www.yogaawareness.com/retreats.php.

HAIKU - NEW SUTRA CHANTING CLASS
Thank you (our Maui sanga) for your regular commitment to the "health & fitness" classes every Tuesday evening and Thursday morning in Haiku. I'm starting again on June 21 and will be adding on the weekly schedule a Friday evening "sutra chanting" class. Click to view: www.yogaawareness.com/byLocationMaui.php, or call 808-573-7771.

KANAIO WORKSHOPS
Last month we held our first workshop in the very remote location of Kanaio, Maui. What a delight to witness a "shift" as students met in Ulupalakua, shared cars to drive to the end of the road and then hiked in. Their practice and chanting was to a vibrancy that equalled the electric frequency of this higher mountain altitude. Our gracious hosts, who live on the "land" and understand the meaning of silence, praised the students for their sensitivity to this special place. It's definitely an experience not to be missed! Locals, get out of your Maui routine and if you're visiting Maui then you're more than welcome to join us. The next Kanaio workshop is July 02. Reservations are essential (max 9 students): www.yogaawareness.com/eventDetail.php?ID=248.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & RETREATS
Scheduled for June and July:

SANTA MONICA, CA
Sunday, June 19 at Santa Monica Power Yoga / SMPY - West (one day workshop)

HONOLULU, HI
Saturday, June 25 at Purple Yoga Hawaii (half day workshop)

MAUI, HI
Saturday, July 02 at Kanaio (half day workshop, allow 6 - 7 hours)

MAUI, HI
Sunday, July 17 - 24 at Kolealea Retreat Center of Maui (Retreat # 1 one week)

MAUI, HI
Sunday, July 24 - 31 at Kolealea Retreat Center of Maui (Retreat # 2 one week)

Hope to see you soon !
Mahalo, Ted

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