yoga newsletter

september 2005

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

Aloha

May I offer our respects and heart-felt sympathy for the hurricane victims of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. Unexpected change, whether it's from an external or internal source, can cause suffering and offer new perspectives. Change is a guarantee in life. The study of the Patanjali Yoga Sutra-s gives us the ability to see clearly, especially when change is happening around and within us. With this understanding we then have a greater ability to accept and cope. Having increased clarity we are then better equipped to help with efficiency and effectiveness. Whether the change comes as Hurricane Katrina, or there's personal change, it may require us to meditate on stillness so that we can choose how best to serve with a new perspective.

YOGA CLASSES IN MAKAWAO

August was an extremely busy month setting up the yoga studio and boutique. There are four teachers; Ted Surman, Lauren Smith, Shari Sunshine and Yoko Nagashima. Classes are 8:30am Monday to Saturday and 5:30pm Tuesday to Friday. For a September class schedule please click: http://www.yogaawareness.com/byLocationMaui.php, then select 'yoga class' submit and 'September 2005' submit.

I would like to express my appreciation for the existing student support and welcome the new students who are finding us. Many are thanking us for bringing yoga back to Makawao, which is centrally located, upcountry on Maui. Despite this very hot summer Makawao is at 1700 feet elevation and enjoys a cooler climate with trade breezes. For a studio location map please click: http://www.yogaawareness.com/studios/yogaAwareness/locationMakawao.php.

The yoga boutique is open 10:30am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. It is independently managed by Lauren Smith and thanks to her retail expertise the boutique is looking fantastic. Come and check it out the next time you're in Makawao!

UPCOMING YOGA WORKSHOPS

KANAIO, MAUI, HI: Half Day Workshop
Sunday, September 11th at Life Wheel

HONOLULU, HI: Half Day Workshop
Sunday, August 21 at Purple Yoga Hawaii

CHICAGO, IL: One Day Workshop
Sunday, September 25 at YogaState School & Studio

AUSTIN, TX: One Day Workshop
Wed & Thu evenings, September 28 & 29 at Academy of Integrated Arts

MANHATTAN, NY: One Day Workshop
Sunday, October 02 at The Breathing Project

SANTA BARBARA, CA: One Day Workshop
Saturday, October 08 at Source Yoga Studio

COSTA MESA, CA: One Day Workshop
Sunday, October 09 at Yoga Works

2006 MAUI YOGA RETREAT - 1 week
Students from around the States , Germany, Japan and local Maui residents came together for the July 2005 one week retreats. All our daily distractions were taken care of as we immersed in Yoga. I would like to thank Kolealea Retreat Center for hosting us and Consuelo Catering for nurturing us with gourmet food and love.

I've just secured a new retreat center on Maui to host our 2006 Yoga Awareness Retreats. All you need is your airfare and now is a great time to plan for the one week retreats in January and July 2006. Each retreat includes 7 days teaching, 7 nights shared accommodation, 3 gourmet meals daily, Maui airport transfers and Hawaii state tax. Please click to view: http://www.yogaawareness.com/retreats.php.

2006/7 YOGA TRAINING - 1 year
The next Yoga Training programs begin January 2006. This is a one year commitment of coming to Maui for 6 one week Retreats. The Training is ideal for 'Self' study and teacher training, if that is your dharma. We are taking applicants now so please register your interest online: http://www.yogaawareness.com/trainings.php.

Hope to see you soon !
Mahalo, Ted

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