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June 11 - 13, 2010
at Naramata Centre in Naramata BC

Sometimes I have to pinch myself to believe how blessed we are! As I look at Rod Styker’s webpage under his upcoming events, I realize that this world-renowned yogi is very busy in 2010, presenting in numerous states in the USA, AND in lovely Naramata for us! We are so fortunate to have this wonderful opportunity to experience Rod Stryker at our 2010 SOYA Retreat!

SUN, MOON, AND FIRE: AWAKENING THE TRUE POWER OF YOGA
With Rod Stryker

The ancient tradition of Tantra maps the entire spectrum and sacred journey of Hatha Yoga. In this retreat we explore Tantra’s approach to yoga, one that yields the greatest capacity to attract happiness and success in every aspect level. According to the ancient teachings, there are three essential stages to practice: Moon, Sun, and Fire or mind, energy, and spirit. Furthermore, it’s vital to adjust your practice (including the specific asanas, breath, bandhas, and our overall approach to yoga), depending upon which one of these three dimensions you intend to affect. During this retreat we delve, through theory and practice, into each one of the three stages of practice, detailing how to approach yoga practice as alchemy. All levels of experienced yoga students and teachers are welcome. Whether you are a practitioner and/or a teacher, this weekend will help you unlock the true power of yoga and teach you how to fulfill your (or your students’) potential. All classes include theory, as well as, practice––vinyasa, pranayama, bandha, and meditation.

Some of the content and practice include:

• An overview of the tantric approach to yoga
• An asana, pranayama, and meditation practice for each of the three essential approaches: Moon, Sun, and Fire, along with a detailed discussion of each.
• The keys to awakening vitality, passion, and power, as well as activation in the world.
• The keys to becoming established in a rhythm of healing, peace, and wisdom. Practices to awaken hidden intelligence, intuition, and stillness.
• The keys to awakening inner fire––the force of Spirit and activating the dormant forces within the spine.

Click here to view Rod's detailed schedule.

Bio: Rod Stryker is the founder of ParaYoga® and widely considered one of the country's leading yoga and meditation teachers. Rod has taught for nearly thirty years, leads retreats, workshops, and trainings worldwide. He is one of few American teachers today transmitting an ancient tradition, one that has been handed from teacher to student for literally thousands of years.

Retreat starts Friday at 5:45 pm and ends Sunday at 12:30pm

For rates and to register click on the REGISTRATION FORM for Rod Stryker. PLEASE NOTE: To "Submit" this form online, you must be using Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Eudora email. If you are using webbased mail such as yahoo, hotmail, gmail, shaw or telus, you must SAVE the form on your desktop and then ATTACH the form to an email and send to info@soyayoga.com then follow up with another email to make sure we have received it. Thank you!

Please print this Poster for the Rod Stryker Retreat and post it in your Yoga Studio.

For those attending the retreat, please download this Poster for information on what to bring to the retreat and other valuable information.

Proposed Itinerary

Friday June 11:
1pm - Registration begins
5:45pm-8:30pm - Yoga with Rod

Saturday June 12:
7am - Morning Kriyas - Mugs Learn how to practice neti, jihva sodhana, uddiyana and nauli.
7:30 - 8:00am - Tantric Meditation - Swami Kripananda, (Kassandra Morrison)
8am - Breakfast in Columbia Hall Dining Room
9:00am - 12:00 noon - Yoga with Rod
12:15 - Lunch in Columbia Hall Dining Room
1:00 - 3:00pm - FREE TIME. Information session with Lesley Kovitz from Yoga BC.
Or Walk the Labyrinth by Chalmers Chapel, visit the Sacred Garden or go for a walk along Okanagan Lake
Check out the SOYA Retreat Gift Shop in Columbia Hall or go to the Mustard Seed Bookstore in McClaren Hall.
3:00 - 6:00pm - Yoga with Rod
6pm - Dinner in Columbia Hall Dining Room
7:30 - 9:30pm - Kirtan with Matthew and Michael Marsolek, Go here to find out more about Matthew.

Sunday June 13:
7:30 - 8:00am - Meditation with Matthew and Michael Marsolek
8:00am - Breakfast in Columbia Hall Dining Room
Free time
9:00am - 12:00pm - Yoga with Rod.
12:00 - 12:30 pm - Closing ceremony.
Departure with a bag lunch

Meals at Naramata Centre are prebooked with your Registration Form, so if you haven’t booked them with us, meal time is your free time. There are a few small places to eat in Naramata Village. Please make your own arrangements for Friday Dinner. Dinner will not be available at the Centre Friday evening.

For rates and to register click on the REGISTRATION FORM for Rod Stryker. PLEASE NOTE: To "Submit" this form online, you must be using Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Eudora email. If you are using webbased mail such as yahoo, hotmail, gmail, shaw or telus, you must SAVE the form on your desktop and then ATTACH the form to an email and send to info@soyayoga.com then follow up with another email to make sure we have received it. Thank you!

Feel free to phone us at 250.492.2587 if you have any questions.

Cancellation Policy: 25% non-refundable up to May 31st, 2010. No refunds after May 31st, 2010.

See you in June!

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