VERMONT RETREAT: THE SPLENDOR OF RECOGNITION (AS of Oct 1, Sold out!) October 10, 2008

Come join us for an amazing fall foliage weekend of anusara-inspired yoga, inspiration, breathtaking views, all organic food fresh from the retreat gardens, deep relaxation, kirtan, journalling, breathing mountain air, making new friends, massage on site, and personalized astrological consultations...

DETAILS:
Dreaming Mountain Retreat Center, Oct. 10, 11 & 12 2008 (Columbus Day Weekend!)
$250 early bird special (postmarked by Sept. 22) $275 regular rate.
$100 deposit required.
(Please scroll down for a la carte prices)
*Cost includes all meals, lodging in a cozy yurt or camping, and all yoga classes
*Special discount for yoga teachers!

FRIDAY 7:30-9 pm: Turn Over a New Leaf: Discover the Divine Within
Allow tension to melt away in this grounding and restorative class.
Practice a sweet & deep array of hip openers, forward bends, twists
and calming inversions. Create a personal, sacred intention for the
retreat. Round out the evening with a guided deep relaxation in a
delicious restorative pose to prepare for a deep night's rest.

SATURDAY 9 am-12: Set Your Heart Ablaze
Awaken your senses with a fun and invigorating series of standing
poses, heart opening backbends, and juicy twists. Kindle your inner
fire as you move at your own pace and work in partners to support one
another in opening to autumn's bright light within. End with delicious
forward bends and an integrating savasana.

SATURDAY 2:30-5 pm: Three Sacred Qualities of Being: The Gunas
(outdoor practice, weather permitting)
In the depths of an autumn afternoon, explore the three earthly
qualities of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, and how they are reflected and
vibrate inside of you. Enjoy a skillfully sequenced series of seated
forward bends, deep hip openers and calming twists, as well as
headstand and shoulderstand (modifications will be given). End with a
blissful guided relaxation on the five layers of consciousness (the Koshas).

SATURDAY 7:30-9 pm: Kirtan: The Primal Pulse of Autumn
Weave the day together at sunset with the hills ablaze for the practice of chanting sacred
sounds and mantras. Harmonize your body and mind with the rhythms of
the earth. Enjoy home-made chai, and delicious treats.

SUNDAY 9-12 pm: Spread Your Wings: Migrate to Your Highest Potential
This up-tempo, full spectrum class will build on the entire weekend.
Come explore playful arm balances and open to your deepest potential
within. Practice will include: Sun salutation variations,
inversions, hand balancings such as dragonfly and firefly, and
exciting new backbends. We'll culminate our weekend with deep yogic
rest, journal reflections, and a closing circle.

A La Carte Pricing: (does not include meals or lodging)
Friday pm: $40 | Saturday am: $50 | Saturday pm: $40 |
Kirtan:Donation to retreat center | Sunday am: $50
*Individual meals may be arranged ahead of time for those doing a la carte.
Cancellation Policy: 2 wks prior to retreat deposit will not be refunded.

Retreat begins with dinner on Friday at 6 pm, and ends on Sunday at 1 pm.
Feel free to arrive anytime after 4 pm to set up and get oriented.

For more information or to sign up, contact:
[email protected] / 802-793-3837 or
[email protected] 415.350. 5880


Elizabeth & Anjali are both avid students, practitioners, and
teachers of Anusara Yoga. They have each trained and practiced with a
wide variety of talented Anusara teachers, and they met while
while assisting Todd Norian at Kripalu. Anjali owns Yoga Mountain
Center in Montpelier, Vermont, and her classes are powered by the
beauty, potency, and alchemy of nature. Her sessions are both
grounding and soul-lifting, guiding students to safely deepen their
practice and open their hearts. Elizabeth teaches in the Boston area,
having recently returned from a year of offering Anusara Yoga in
Vietnam and Cambodia. They are core members of the New England
Anusara Kula (community), and this is the first of many retreats together.
Anjali and Elizabeth's styles complement each other beautifully.
Can't wait to share autumn and yoga together with you!
Love, Anjali & Elizabeth
' If the rivers of living beings are calm, the refreshing moon will reflect beautifully in their water...' Thich Nhat Hanh

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