Deepen all aspects of your Yoga, including asana, pranayama, kirtan, meditation, mudras & mantra! Explore the energy of chakras and deepen your understanding of the principles of Sivananda Yoga! Get inspired and have FUN in the SUN! Sessions run from 8-10am and 6:00-8:00 pm daily. RETREAT COST:: $375 + gst, ($393.75) for early registration before November 15th, 2009.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: Accommodations are booked separately and the options are outlined on the attachment above titled “See poster”. Mugs will offer assistance if required to help you confirm your rooms. It is better to book them early than late, to ensure they are available.

FLIGHTS: Flights can be arranged through Tammy Milcalko at Banks Travel in Penticton. Cost from Vancouver OR Calgary to Manzanillo is $699 + taxes of $263.25. If 10 or more people book through Tammy flights will be reduced to $691 + taxes of $269.55. A deposit of $200 per person is non-refundable at the time of booking. Call Tammy at 1-800-659-1525 Toll Free or email tammy@bankstravel.com.

NOTE: Direct flights from Calgary fly on Wednesday. Direct flights from Vancouver fly on Tuesday. If attendees are flying from both locations we will add the extra day to accommodate you!

Training includes lessons in:
-Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras
-Bhagavad Gita
-Kriyas
-Chakras
-Meditation
-Basic Pranayama
-Professionalism
-Asanas with Modifications
-Lesson Plans
-Sanskrit Pronunciation

Prerequisites: Anatomy and Physiology, First Aid and CPR, 30 hours training with an Independent SOYA Faculty Member. Please inquire for more information regarding these prerequisites.
Cost: $2625 including gst. Flights and accommodations are separate (see info below).

FLIGHTS: Flights can be arranged through Tammy Milcalko at Banks Travel in Penticton. Cost from Vancouver OR Calgary to Manzanillo is $699 + taxes of $263.25. If 10 or more people book through Tammy flights will be reduced to $691 + taxes of $269.55. A deposit of $200 per person is non-refundable at the time of booking. Call Tammy at 1-800-659-1525 Toll Free or email tammy@bankstravel.com.

Sadhana is a Sanskrit word meaning dedicated, constant practice or quest. Break up winter’s grip by joining Mona and Carla on a 6 – day yoga sadhana in sunny Mexico. The theme for this year is Exploring Higher Consciousness Through Yoga. Examine how the layers of yoga practice deepen self-understanding and evolve the individual and collective consciousness.

El Encanto is an eco-retreat centre off the tourist track on the west coast of Mexico. It is 90 miles north of Puerto Vallarta.

Sadhana is a term for a means of accomplishing something or more specifically spiritual practice. Yoga means to join/yoke/ unite; the union of the individual soul with the universe and spirit. You will experience daily:
Hatha Yoga {asana} ~ physical postures.
Pranayama {shakti, life force} ~ control of breath.
Raja Yoga {royal yoga} ~ creating peace of mind with meditation.
Bhakti Yoga {devotion} ~ chanting & reciting japa {sacred words}.
Jnana Yoga {knowledge, wisdom} ~ meaningful readings.
Yoga Nidra {yogic sleep} ~ relaxation to quiet and center the mind.

Chakra Yoga involves focusing on the energetic centers in the body to release blocked energies and experience what lies within our heart, muscles, cells, emotions and spirits. Learn the ancient art of Reiki. Reiki is an energy-based healing and self-developement system that originated in Japan. Reiki is a fascinating journey of self-discovery and growth that starts with the attunments and continues through self-healing. We invite you to join us for a week of sun, yoga and Reiki. Transform your life in 2010!