Ashtanga Primary Series Intensive and Kundalini Yoga Retreat in Guatemala

This winter journey with us to the highlands of Guatemala and let the long winter months of darkness drift away as you play along the shores of Lake Atitlan, “the most beautiful lake in the world” , as quoted by novelist Aldous Huxley when he visited Guatemala.  An ideal setting to reflect, heal and rejuvenate. The climate is warm during the day and cool at night. It’s the “closest thing to Eden on Earth” (Lonely Planet).

Our days will be filled with yoga and the opportunity to rest or play (with your choice of hiking, swimming, kayaking, massage).

This retreat is open to all levels. Akasha will guide you through various practices giving you the opportunity to experience being present thus opening you to the benefits yoga has to offer.  For those interested we will spend 3 hours each day practicing and guiding one another through the Ashtanga Primary Series.  This is beneficial for both teachers and yoga students.

Mornings will begin with a group meditation and pranayama session followed by a wonderful breakfast.  Late morning, Akasha will lead us through a led ashtanga session once again followed by lunch.   The rest of day can be fun and leisurly  enjoying the amenities of Villa Sumaya or exploring local Mayan villages. 

In addition to the two morning Classes akasha will be offering an afternoon session for those looking to deepen their own personal ashtanga practice.  We will spend 3 hours each day practicing and guiding one another through the Ashtanga Primary Series.  This is beneficial for both teachers and yoga students. 

Akasha became a student of the renowned master teacher of Kundalini yoga, Yogi Bhajan, at the age of 11. In his twenties, while living and working in India, Akasha began studying Ashtanga yoga with Pattabhi Joi’s nephew, Vishwanath. Akasha has been leading yoga classes around the country and in India for over twenty years. As Akasha believes “a teacher must teach what they know”, this retreat will reflect his personal approach and will include the traditions of Kundalini and classical Ashtanga for a heart-centered class that will leave the student toned, stretched, centered and open, from the inside out. To learn more about this retreat email birminghamyoga@gmail.com

To learn more about Akasha’s background click here       

There will be time play, explore, relax and enjoy our surroundings. The center features a hot tub, watsu, sauna, a spa to receive a massage, places to hike, a beautiful lake to swim and kayak and villages to explore for a nice day trip and plenty of wonderful spots to relax, nap and read a book.

Scheduled Activities: This is a tentative schedule. All sessions are optional.

Morning:
6:00-6:30 tea, water and fruit
6:45-8:00am Morning sadhana (kundalini yoga, pranayama and meditation/chanting)
8:00:-9:00am Breakfast
10:30-12:30pm led Primary Series level ashtanga

Afternoon:
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-3:30 Free time

Late afternoon and Evening:
3:30-6:30pm Ashtanga Primary Series(teaching safe postural adjustments and alignment)
6:30-7:30pm Dinner

Registration and Fee’s:

Early Bird Registration 10% discunt on Prices below before Oct 1 2010.
Space is limited and a $300 deposit will hold your place. Deposit is non-refundable.

Rates:
Triple $1125.00
Double $1275.00
Private single rooms $1590 (subject to availability).
Each room will be assigned based upon registration on a “first come” basis. You can request your roommate or one will be assigned.

Payment options
Pay in full or pay 2 installments.  50% Balance due Nov 10th 2010 And Remaining Balance due Jan 1st 2011

We do offer payment online there is a 3% processing fee.

Price includes:
Lodging for 8 days and 7 nights.
3 Gourmet Vegetarian meals a day (fresh fish or chicken is avl upon request at an additional charge)
All Yoga classes with Akasha and associates.
Unlimited tea and coffee service
Filtered water

Our retreat begins on Saturday Feb 19th with dinner and ends Saturday Feb. 26th mid morning after breakfast.
Passports are required for travel to Guatemala from the US. A visa is not required.

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