Happy new year!
We wish you a prosperous 2014, full of energy and light. We would like
to share with you our events for 2014. We hope to see you soon in
beautiful Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal.
This Year we will host two guest teachers from Hawaii, Nancy Gilgoff in
June and Matt Corigliano in July (for event details please scroll down).
We will also run our 3rd annual Yoga, Surf, and Sun Summer Mysore Style
program, from mid-June to September, as well as a few other events
throughout the year. We will teach here in Milfontes full-time, with
some trips to Lisbon (Ashtanga Yoga Studies Part 2) and abroad planned
in as well. To organize a workshop with us please contact us via email.
Many Thanks & Blessings,
Lea and Tarik
The
2nd Ashtanga Yoga studies course is a continuation of our previous
program. The course is intended for yoga students willing to deepen
their knowledge of traditional Ashtanga Yoga as taught by Sri K Pattabhi
Jois. The program includes traditional Mysore Style and led classes,
along with chanting of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Pranayama and
discussions on the philosophical and technical aspects of the practice.
The course will meet over four weekends during February and March.
Dates:
February 8 - 9 and 22 - 23
March 8 - 9 and 29 - 30
Daily Schedule: 8 am Chanting, 8:30 to 10:30 Mysore Style, followed by Pranayama. Break for breakfast. 11:15 discussion.
Location: CDO - Centro de Dança de Oeiras - R. João Chagas nº 3 Algés, 1495-071 Lisbon, Portugal (Click here for map)
* To attend this course you must send in us a e-mail explaining previous
yoga studies and why you are interested in attending (for new students
only), along with a 50€ bank reservation by February 1st.
-THIS IS NOT A TEACHER TRAINING.
Spring Detox - March 21 (evening arrival), 22 & 23
Join us for a two day residential Juice Detox and Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
at Herdade do Freixial. Spring is the perfect time for a detox.
Traditionally spring is seen as a time of renewal and growth. Detoxing
encourages healing physically and spiritually, immune system
strengthening, pain and stress relieving, as well as weight loss etc.
Spring Detox includes Friday night arrival yoga class (7pm) followed by
evening juice, Saturday and Sunday Mysore Style practice and juices for
the day, plus two nights stay at the Herdade do Freixial, Vila Nova
Milfontes.
Tarik
will offer Acupuncture sessions during the detox for those interested
at an extra cost. Acupuncture in the context of detoxing can help the
body to eliminate toxins more quickly, help the cleansing process and
the relax the mind.
Price: 180€
(Includes yoga classes, juices and two nights stay, in a shared apartment, double rooms for couples also available)
A
nonrefundable 50€ deposit is necessary to book your space. This retreat is limited to 20 people.
Check our webpage "Visit us" for travel info or send us an e-mail
Easter Retreat / Ashtanga Yoga Studies Course- April 16th to 20th - Vila Nova Milfontes
This workshop will follow the model of our
Ashtanga Yoga Studies Course, but condensed into a 5 day intensive (25 hours course).
During the five days, students will be initiated into chanting the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, followed by Mysore Style Practice, and Pranayama. There will be a discussion group each day covering philosophical and technical aspects of the practice.
Brunch will be offered following the morning session. Between classes,
students are encouraged to explore the beautiful local beaches and
nature.
Students will be encouraged during the course to:
- Learn the history, origin and characteristics of Ashtanga Yoga.
- Pronounce and chant both the Opening and Closing Mantras and to understand their meaning.
- Understand the practice of Bandhas and Dristhis, as well as their numbers, names and when to practice them.
- Understand the practice of Vinyasa and know their numbers for each Asana.
- Practice basic Pranayama correctly.
- Memorize the Yoga Sutras opening prayer.
- To know the Sanskrit names of the Primary Series Asanas, as well as their meanings, benefits and effects.
- Chant correctly the first Chapter of the Yoga sutras, with the help of the text book.
Books Recommended:
Yoga Mala - Sri K Pattabhi Jois
Material provided:
CD/file recording of the Yoga Sutras to practice at home.
From June 7th to the 10th, joins us for four days of Mysore Style Classes and Discussion with Nancy Gilgoff, in Vila Nova de Milfontes, Portugal.
Classes will take place at The Herdade do Frexial.
We
have the fortunate opportunity to host Ashtanga Yoga teacher Nancy
Gilgoff, for her third time teaching in Portugal. Nancy has been
practicing and teaching Ashtanga Yoga for over 30 years, being the first
woman to practice with Guruji. For more info on Nancy, Click here!
Workshop price: 200€
July 19th to 25th - 7 days Mysore Style and Surf Retreat with Matt Corigliano - Vila Nova Milfontes, Herdade do Frexial
Join
us for Matt's Mysore Style and Surf retreat. Matt is an amazing
teacher, friend, surfer, photographer and nature lover. He spends his
time traveling the globe teaching Ashtanga Yoga and surfing. For more
information on Matt Click here!
Price: 200€ (50€ reservation by July 1st)
Check our webpage "Visit us" for travel info or send us an e-mail
Join us for our third summer in Vila Nova Milfontes teaching daily Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga seven days a week.
Come to get healthier, to learn to surf, and enjoy your summer in our piece of paradise in southwest Portugal.
- Mysore Style Classes, 8 to 10 am, 7 days per week, with exception of moon days.
After
class you can take Super Food Breakfast at the Shala, explore the local
beaches, learn to surf, take walks, go horse back riding or simply take
rest.
- Price for Yoga classes: 80€ /week, 150€ / 2 weeks, 200€ /month
Check our webpage "Visit us" for travel info or send us an e-mail