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June 8th - 10th, 2012
at Naramata Centre in Naramata BC

Here we are, blessed again with the opportunity to learn from the great yoga masters of our time! For the year of transformation, 2012, we are so fortunate to have Ganga White and Tracey Rich from White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA share their teachings with us!

Those of you who have come to our annual retreats know what a special gathering they are! If you haven't been to our Annual SOYA Yoga Retreat before, it is time to join us!

EVENT POSTER here. Bring a friend! Put the poster up at your favourite yoga studio! Join us for some great yoga!

See photos and read feedback from previous amazing SOYA Retreats:
2011 with Shri Dharma Mittra,
2010 with Rod Stryker
2009 with Erich Schiffmann

EARLY REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN UNTIL MARCH 31ST, 2012. We have negotiated hard with Naramata Centre and now Tuition is reduced! PLUS, you can pay your registration in several payments! So register EARLY to take advantage of this reduced rate!

Program Overview:

• Friday, June 8: Registration begins at 3pm.
  Please note a large group is leaving Naramata Centre so some rooms may not be available until 5pm.
• Friday, June 8: 7-9pm Welcome and Session one
• Saturday, June 9: 9am-12pm Session two
• Saturday, June 9: 3- 5:30pm Session three
• Sunday, June 10: 8:30-11:30am Session four
• Sunday, June 10: 11:30am to noon Closing Ceremony

Go to Information and Registration Form to REGISTER!

WEEKEND PROGRAM INCLUDES:

Asana: Balancing the Spine:
Learn important rules and principles of spinal extension. Learn how the structure and relationship of the psoas, hamstrings and quadriceps affect the spine and can cause or relieve back pain. Mostly practice, all levels.

The White Lotus Flow Series:
The world renowned Hatha Vinyasa Flow Series—a complete, balanced practice with all seven classes of asana. The Flow Series was developed in 1980, and was the first yoga workout video that launched the genre. This Flow Series is for fit students of all levels, with more challenging options for experienced students. Three Videos take one through the Flows for Earth, Water and Fire.

Pranayama:
Breath is life. It is our constant reminder of and connection to life force. There are five levels of pranayama: 1. Learning to use the respiratory structure. 2. Strengthening and toning the respiratory system. 3. Using breath to recharge and restore. 4. Using breath to change mental, emotional states. 5. Using breath to enter altered states. Instruction will include: Kapalabhati, Various Bhastrikas, Siva Pranayama, Ujjayi, Anuloma Viloma, A balanced 20 minute practice.

Meditation:
A practice for stilling the mind, for concentration, and focus. It can also be a quality of attention that is an awakening pervading all of life. We will discuss meditation in a way that aims to free one from compulsory and regimented viewpoints that are often the norm.

A portion of the sessions will be reserved for dialogue and discussion from Ganga’s book, Yoga Beyond Belief, as well as topics across the field of asana, pranayama, meditation and yoga in daily life. Each segment will also include sessions of asana, pranayama, vichara, and meditation.

TUITION $265 plus hst. After March 31st, $315 plus hst.
Meals and Accommodations available at Naramata Centre for additional cost. Go to Information and Registration Form to REGISTER!

Cancellation Policy:
15% cancellation fee up to Dec 31, 2011
25% cancellation fee Jan 1 - May 30, 2012
No refunds after May 30th

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See you in June!