yoga newsletter

november 2005

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

Aloha

After a hot summer with lots of 'pitta' (fire) we are now in the 'vata' (air) season of dryness and change. This summer and fall seems to have brought about plenty of change for many of us. Having knowledge of our constitution (guna-s and dosa-s) and the affects which the external environment has on us, allows us to navigate these periods of transformation. Each year, during the fall season, I find myself in a healthy but sometimes challenging process of reflecting, questioning, verifying and planning the new year to come.

ONE WEEK YOGA RETREAT ON MAUI - STARTING JAN 08, 2006
If you're in the planning process consider joining us for the one week Yoga Retreat on Maui from January 08 -14, 2006: http://www.yogaawareness.com/retreats.php. The Retreat is being held at the new Yoga Awareness studio, located upcountry at 1700 feet elevation in the historical cowboy town of Makawao. The cost for the one week Retreat is US$600 which includes teaching, daily handouts and HI tax (excludes travel, accommodation and meals). For students traveling to Maui we can assist you with various accommodation options, but please let us know well in advance.

ONE YEAR YOGA TRAINING - THREE 2 WEEK TRAININGS ON MAUI - JAN 2006 TO FEB 2007
If you're a long term planner we offer a one year / 200 hour certified Yoga Training starting this coming January, 2006: http://www.yogaawareness.com/trainings.php. It is ideal for all levels of students wanting to develop their 'sadhana' (practice) and to gain a greater understanding of 'Self'. Over a one year period there are three, two week sequential Trainings at the Makawao studio, on Maui. The dates are January 08 - 21, 2006 / July 16 - 29, 2006 / February 04 - 17, 2007. The cost for the one year Training is US$3,000 which includes teaching, daily handouts and HI tax (excludes travel, accommodation and meals).

AYURVEDA SUPPORTS YOGA
The primary study for the Retreat and Training are based on the Teachings of Patanjali (Raja Yoga). This can be described as the investigation of the mind and beyond, where we understand our true 'Self'. From a state of 'calmness with alertness' we develop the ability to see clearly through the many distractions and obstacles which we encounter daily. To achieve this we need to practice asana to maintain our body, pranayama to stabilize our lifeforce and meditation to strengthen our mind. Yoga focuses on the mind and Ayurveda on the body. Both the Retreat and Training contains an introduction to Ayurveda so that you can progressively understand your constitution and the ways to care for your physical body and health. Developinging an Ayurvedic sadhana (practice) is fundamental to supporting your Yoga sadhana.

STUDENTS IN PREVIOUS RETREATS OR TRAININGS
If you have successfully completed a previous Retreat we invite you to continue with the next sequential Retreat. There are a total of six one week Retreats offered, which can be taken over any period of time, at your convenience. Click http://www.yogaawareness.com/retreats.php, then select from the drop down list which Retreat you wish to register for.
If you previously started a one year Training and didn't complete it you are welcome to continue with the one week Retreats sequentially to make up the 200 hour / one year Training.

FREE TIME / EXTRA DAYS
Both the Retreat and Training starts on Sunday evening from 5:30 - 7pm, then Monday to Saturday from 10am - 5pm. This will allow you plenty of free time to enjoy the glorious Maui mornings and sunset evenings. The best time for the North Shore beaches are the mornings, before the tradewinds start. During the evening there's an abundance of shopping and restaurants to choose from. If you wanting to include some sightseeing please allow a few extra days after the Retreat or Training are completed.
At the end of the week you will be given a general Yoga practice to take home with you. If you need a personal practice designed specifically to meet your requirements then please register, in advance, for a Yoga Private after the completion of the Retreat or Training.

EARLY REGISTRATION
I hope the fall season may bring positive, healthy change for you and that your New Year plans will include an in-depth study of Yoga, here on Maui. Register early to help us also plan for 2006. The Retreat and Training is limited to 12 students only and early registration will ensure your participation. Please don't hesitate to call or email me if you have any questions or need some local information.

UPCOMING EVENTS
KANAIO, MAUI, HI: Half Day Workshop
Sunday, November 13 at Life Wheel

HONOLULU, HI: Half Day Workshop
Sunday, November 20 at Purple Yoga Hawaii

MAKAWAO, MAUI, HI: Half Day Workshop
Sunday, December 11 at Yoga Awareness

"Healthy change brings positive transformation".
Mahalo, Ted

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