2009-2010 Journeys
India
Yoga
Unity in India with Joanne Osborne
February 27th - March13th 2010
On your journey
to four of the most remarkable cities in Northern India:
• Practice Yoga with senior teacher Joanne Osborn.
• Experience yoga with Indian Yogis in Varanasi and Rishikesh
• Marvel at the Moghul architecture of Agra: Taj Mahal
• Drift down the River Ganges in Varanasi
• Experience amazing Indian classical music
• Visit ancient Hindu Temples
• Explore the area where the Buddha gave the first sermon after
enlightenment: Sarnath
• Travel to the home of yogis in Rishikesh
• See beautiful silk saris and wool carpet’s being made as
they have for 1000 years
• Eat delicious (safe and clean!) Indian vegetarian food
• Find time to discover colorful treasures to take home
• Meet amazing people!
• Feel and see the wonder that is India!
• Journey to the heartland of yoga!
Introduction
to Mantra Sadhana in India: Program in Dutch
2010 January 01 -14th
Discover
the wisdom of ancient India, enjoy her beauty, mantras, gods and rituals.
Experience the beauty of India off the beaten track in an unspoiled environment,
witness village-life and traditional temples.
Overview
-Experience two weeks of intense mantra-sadhana, immerse yourself in its
vibrations and get an understanding of its value on the path.
-Integrate the new material in your daily yoga-practice
-Get a general overview of indian philosophy, both vedic and tantric,
in relation to its practices.
-Define terms like mantra, tantra, gods, rituals,... in theoretical and
practical perspective.
Backgound in mantra or philosophy is not needed, we start from the basics.
A general acquaintance with yoga and meditation is required. The journey
consists of two parts, two weeks in Ujjain and an extra optional week
traveling to and staying in Varanasi. Those who opt for a two-week stay
shall be accompanied back to Delhi, the others shall continue to Varanasi
via Orccha, a fascinating medieval town in central-india.
For India travel basics and packing lists look here: TIPS
Hawaii
Beauty
Inside and Out
June 6th - June 13th 2010 It
is often said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. There is
a great degree or truth in that, but why is it when our eyes take a look
in the mirror we do not see great beauty? Every man, woman and child
are in possession of great beauty. When we learn to open our minds
and hearts to the possibility that the world is full of wonder and beauty,
it becomes possible to see that stunning beauty within our selves.
On this retreat Beauty Inside and Out we will address cultivation of an inner eye for beauty as well as work on our physical bodies to improve the outer glow of beauty, by becoming healthier and increasing the flow of energy within our bodies. And yo can practice yoga on the beach, sail and snorkle from a sailboat, go in search of Dolphins and Whales, watch firey Pele create new earth, test your balance with surfing, and dig your toes into the rejuvenating hot mineral sands. Hosted by Tracy Firsching (www.austinmassage.org) and Genevieve Gilbreath (www.yogavataka.com)
For more information see the Beauty Inside and Out page
For
questions or registration email: tracy@austinmassage.org or info@ilikajourneys.com