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| 2009/10 Mini-Retreat Series These 4-hour mini-retreats are an opportunity for deep nourishment. Learn to access your innate capacity for health and vitality. Designed to address your Whole Self, each session will explore yoga postures, breathing, meditation, intention setting, lifestyle choices, and essential oils appropriate to the theme. |
Fall Equinox: Balancing Sun & Moon Energies September 20, 2009 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. 7th Heaven Yoga Studio, Berkeley Ojas: Building Your Reservoir of Health November 8, 2009 - 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 7th Heaven Yoga Studio, Berkeley Sound, Silence & Stillness January 17, 2010 - 1:00-5:00 p.m. Berkeley Yoga Center Growth & Renewal April 18, 2010 - 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Yoga Kula Berkeley |
Descriptions of Past Mini-retreats:
Ojas: Building your Reservoir of Health
Sunday, Nov. 8th 1-5:00 p.m.
Seventh Heaven Yoga Studio , Berkeley
Ojas is a Sanskrit word that means "vigor". According to the principles of Ayurveda, it is the essential energy of the body that can be
equated with the "fluid of life”. Ojas is like sap, the fluid of one's life energy which, when sufficient, is equated with immunity and,
when deficient, results in weakness, fatigue and ultimately disease.
The constant demands of modern life take a very concrete toll on all of our body’s systems, especially it’s ability to heal and repair.
During this mini-retreat you will have a chance to rest deeply, and experience Yoga practices that strengthen your Ojas, and your
body’s innate ability to heal. We will explore Yogic breathing practices, restorative yoga postures, and guided meditation. Discussion
will address how the nervous and immune systems relate to each other, and how to incorporate easy daily practices to build and
maintain your reservoir of health.
As a Certified Aromatherapist, I will introduce essential oils that reduce stress and boost the immune and nervous systems. A selection of
my handmade essential oil remedies will also be available for purchase.
Since all the practices in this mini-retreat are restorative in nature, yoga students and non-yoga students will be equally comfortable.
If you have someone in your life that is chronically stressed, or in need of some deep healing, invite them along!
Sound, Silence & Stillness
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010
1-5 p.m.
Berkeley Yoga Studio
In the Taoist tradition, the image of winter is one of a solitary journey to the top of a mountain to commune with one’s Source and
reflect on one’s Highest Purpose. Rather than struggling to keep resolutions, mid-winter is a time to contemplate what we wish to grow
in the coming year. By meditating on our intentions now, come spring we will have the necessary energy and focus to put these
intentions into action.
This mini-retreat will create the space and sanctuary you need to connect with your Highest Purpose, and to envision your coming
year. Through mantra, sound, gentle yoga postures, breathing practices, and meditation, we will cultivate the stillness needed to be
able to see our path clearly, and the equanimity needed to face any obstacles with grace and openness.
As a certified holistic Aromatherapist, I will introduce essential oils that clear help clear mental and emotional blockages, and increase
intuitive awareness. A selection of my handmade essential oil remedies will also be available for purchase.
This retreat is designed to be accessible to participants of any age, ability, or experience. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact Nicole: nicole@anamiyoga.com
Location: Berkeley Yoga Center - 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley
Registration: $50 pre-reg. until Jan. (cash, check or PayPal to Nicole Becker)
$65 at the door
Ojas: Building your Reservoir of Health
Sunday, Nov. 8th 1-5:00 p.m.
Seventh Heaven Yoga Studio , Berkeley
Ojas is a Sanskrit word that means "vigor". According to the principles of Ayurveda, it is the essential energy of the body that can be
equated with the "fluid of life”. Ojas is like sap, the fluid of one's life energy which, when sufficient, is equated with immunity and,
when deficient, results in weakness, fatigue and ultimately disease.
The constant demands of modern life take a very concrete toll on all of our body’s systems, especially it’s ability to heal and repair.
During this mini-retreat you will have a chance to rest deeply, and experience Yoga practices that strengthen your Ojas, and your
body’s innate ability to heal. We will explore Yogic breathing practices, restorative yoga postures, and guided meditation. Discussion
will address how the nervous and immune systems relate to each other, and how to incorporate easy daily practices to build and
maintain your reservoir of health.
As a Certified Aromatherapist, I will introduce essential oils that reduce stress and boost the immune and nervous systems. A selection of
my handmade essential oil remedies will also be available for purchase.
Since all the practices in this mini-retreat are restorative in nature, yoga students and non-yoga students will be equally comfortable.
If you have someone in your life that is chronically stressed, or in need of some deep healing, invite them along!
Sound, Silence & Stillness
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010
1-5 p.m.
Berkeley Yoga Studio
In the Taoist tradition, the image of winter is one of a solitary journey to the top of a mountain to commune with one’s Source and
reflect on one’s Highest Purpose. Rather than struggling to keep resolutions, mid-winter is a time to contemplate what we wish to grow
in the coming year. By meditating on our intentions now, come spring we will have the necessary energy and focus to put these
intentions into action.
This mini-retreat will create the space and sanctuary you need to connect with your Highest Purpose, and to envision your coming
year. Through mantra, sound, gentle yoga postures, breathing practices, and meditation, we will cultivate the stillness needed to be
able to see our path clearly, and the equanimity needed to face any obstacles with grace and openness.
As a certified holistic Aromatherapist, I will introduce essential oils that clear help clear mental and emotional blockages, and increase
intuitive awareness. A selection of my handmade essential oil remedies will also be available for purchase.
This retreat is designed to be accessible to participants of any age, ability, or experience. If you have any questions or concerns,
contact Nicole: nicole@anamiyoga.com
Location: Berkeley Yoga Center - 1250 Addison Street, Berkeley
Registration: $50 pre-reg. until Jan. (cash, check or PayPal to Nicole Becker)
$65 at the door
Nicole Anami Becker - Yoga & Natural Health
Next Mini-Retreat ~ Growth & Renewal ~ Sunday, April 18th, 2010 Yoga Kula Berkeley Put your intentions into action and participate in a complete Yoga practice. Align with the rising energy of spring and celebrate the season of growth and renewal. What we focus on, so we become. In spring, like all living things, we are called to focus on expansion and transformation. Adjusting our inner focus and outer actions to the changing energies of the seasons allows a profound self-healing wisdom to arise. Come! Expand into your radiant potential and honor the sanctity of life that moves through you, as you. All levels welcome. Combining the tools of yoga posture, breath, meditation, essential oils, and Elemental awareness, Nicole creates a sacred space for self-healing and joyous connection between the inner and outer practices. A selection of Nicole’s handmade therapeutic essential oil remedies will be available for purchase after the retreat. $65 Pre-registration required by Friday, April 16th – No drop-ins. Register through studio - www.yogakula.com |
- Active yoga postures for energy and growth
- Restorative postures for deep healing and renewal
- Guided meditation for actualizing your potential
- Aromatherapy for mobilizing energy and amplifying
your practice