Meditation Retreats
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Apr 27 - May 26, 2018 (30 days)Contribute your heart and hands immersing in permaculture service together with us as we continue to lay the foundations for Paititi’s majestic mountain sanctuary. This Permaculture Work Study Service session will run for one month and participants are welcome to extend their stay for longer if you wish to further explore the very grounded, practical relationship between permaculture (outer…
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Sep 16 - 23, 2018 (8 days)Come and experience the beauty of Southern Africa with a 7/ night - 8/ day all inclusive yoga and safari retreat.Become quiet and find your inner peace between the wild animals and African sunsets over the stunning horizons of the Limpopo Bush veld. With daily yoga practices ( Morning & Afternoons) overlooking the mountains and lakes, meditations, amazing vegetarian food, daily excursions,…
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Aug 5 - 11, 2018 (7 days)Join Fern and Kim to enjoy a unique opportunity to explore your body, mind and spirit.It is so easy for us as women to lose sight of who we are, what we want, our needs and our desires! Seize this chance to wake up to see yourself and your world with fresh and curious eyes.Yoga, You and Yin will be led by Fern, an accomplished Hatha and Yin Fascial Yoga instructor and Kim, an experienced…
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May 1 - 29, 2018 (29 days)Joy in Everyday Life teaches practical methods to develop ongoing kindness toward ourselves and others. By training in compassion, we cultivate a gentle and fearless heart. With discipline, we discover joy. This class explores the Mahayana Buddhist teachings, as well as the Shambhala dignity of Perky and its qualities of cheerfulness, health and freedom from doubt.Joy in Everyday Life is a class…
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Jun 22 - 24, 2018 (3 days)Prerequisites: Shambhala TrainingThe Rigden is a representation of our basic enlightened nature and embodies the principles of unconditional bravery, gentleness, and confidence. Historically, rigdens were enlightened rulers who governed their societies based on the principles of wakefulness, compassion, and wisdom.About the WeekendRigden Weekend: Unconditional Confidence is the culmination of…
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May 15, 2018 (1 day)
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May 11 - 18, 2018 (8 days)The program will contain methods and techniques for working on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body. By stepping back from the all-day demanding life, you have the chance to relax on a deep level and let go of stress. Through this you may discover new abilities, and potentials, that are hidden under the surface waiting for you. You may have some insights and what you want to call into…
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Apr 20 - 28, 2018 (9 days)There is an inner truth guiding you towards your best possible life! Let's take some space to play with this mind-body communication and uncover new meanings in health and well-being. Through deep, inspiring conversation, movement, and stunning nature we'll find an improved self image, clear purpose, and a new tribe of friends.Over nine days we treat our wellness as a travel experience while…
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Oct 5 - 7, 2018 (3 days)Shambhala Training Level II: Birth of the Warrior builds on the foundation of the meditation practice that was introduced in Level I and explores how habitual ways of thinking obscure the raw brilliance of the world we live in.By opening to our own genuineness and tenderness, we learn how to work with fear to cultivate the willingness to see our deep-seated habits and defenses. This weekend…
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Apr 13 - 15, 2018 (3 days)
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May 18 - 19, 2018 (2 days)Shambhala Training is a secular meditation training that develops fearlessness, confidence, openness and gentleness towards ourselves and our world. These qualities arise out of meditation practice and study of Shambhala warriorship. Shambhala Training welcomes people of all religious traditions as well as those who do not follow a particular spiritual path.In Shambhala Training Level 1: The Art…
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Jun 30 - Jul 7, 2018 (8 days)***TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT OF £50PP WHEN CONFIRMING YOUR PLACE BY 30 JANUARY***Enjoy a well-deserved break in Morocco and join this luxury Yoga Holiday. You can choose to take part in twice-daily yoga sessions, stay in a luxurious traditional Moroccan Riad, eat delicious food, and immerse in the Moroccan culture. Your holiday will also be complimented by a 20-minute Reiki…
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Nov 8 - 12, 2018 (5 days)Tulum Yoga + Energy Retreat is a workshop designed to align and clear one’s energy field to re-invigorate the body mind spirit connection. By de-toxifying and energizing one’s core self therefore calming the systems of the body and mind, the mind body spirit connection strengthens. This creates flow and balance on many levels opening you to discover your inner glow — the flame that burns…
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Apr 30 - May 6, 2018 (7 days)Would you like to experience powerful ways of reconnecting with yourself?Have more clarity about your purpose?Easier navigate a challenging transition in your life?Find the path to your dreams and access your inner compass?Or simply have time for yourself, to simply be as you are, raw and true, immersed in the stunning wild nature of Algarve coast?Feel it…… ocean… sun… surfing……
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Sep 9 - 11, 2018 (3 days)“The point of Shambhala Training is to get out of the cocoon, which is the shyness and aggression in which we have wrapped ourselves… A Shambhala warrior is someone who is brave enough not to give in to the aggression and contradictions that exist in society…who is able to step out of the cocoon--that very comfortable cocoon that he or she is trying to sleep in.” - Chögyam Trungpa…
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May 20 - 31, 2018 (12 days)
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Jun 23 - 24, 2018 (2 days)Developing fearlessness by examining our habitual tendencies, we are willing to experience our life without relying on the cocoon. We begin to engage the world directly and extend the attitude of fearlessness to our activities.Based on ancient teachings that were brought to the West by Tibetan Buddhist meditation master Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Shambhala Training offers a way of living in the…
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Mar 4 - 25, 2018 (22 days)Our 200Hr Yoga teacher training focuses on 3 areas. The development of your personal Yoga practice, the study of Yoga ideas in detail, and the development of your communication skills to translate this knowledge into effective & inspired teaching. We teach Alignment Based Vinyasa Utilising the latest information about movement and static action based on the timeless traditions of…
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Aug 17 - 19, 2018 (3 days)Are you dreaming of becoming a certified massage practitioner? Work in the wellness industry and make an income by connecting to your clients in a deep and meaningful way Intuitive Balinese Massage combines a variety of classic whole body massage techniques with the practitioner’s ability to tap into their intuition and create a meditative state of relaxation and healing for their client.…
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Jul 29 - Aug 5, 2018 (8 days)Life Reboot is a one-week transformational retreat experience for women. It exists to help women live into their capacity to authentically express, deeply connect, freely create and wholeheartedly share their gifts through meaningful work. It is designed for women who...are already successful, but now seek something more.need a "time out" from a busy life for rest and reflection.are hungry for…
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Mar 24 - 31, 2018 (8 days)Join me at the beautiful mango tree grove in Montezuma, CR; Hotel Los Mangos for the experience of a lifetime. Pack your bags, grab your mat and get ready to leave the stress of daily life behind. It’s the perfect opportunity to create deeper connections with your mind, body and spirit, as you un-plug from the day to day grind. Bring your friends or come solo, all ages and experience levels are…
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Jun 14 - Jul 12, 2018 (29 days)Fourth in the series of Way of Shambhala weekly courses, this course runs for five consecutive Thursday evenings. It mixes meditation with the vastness of space beyond concept. Through an exploration of the Buddhist teachings of emptiness and clear seeing, the meditation opens to the groundlessness, uncertainty and creativity of the world as it is.By exploring the entrapping emotions of hope and…
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Ongoing package (7 days / 6 nights)Indulge in undivided attention with a private yoga wellness retreat with Stephanie McKenzie at Samasati Retreat and Rainforest Sanctuary in the southern Caribbean of Costa Rica. Stephanie will draw on her decades of practice and her deep understanding of the application of yogic practices and philosophies to draw you closer to yourself. Each day Stephanie will curate two truly personal…
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Jun 18 - 21, 2018 (4 days)Sun Mountain Center • Manitou Springs, CO June 18-21, 2018 Educator Retreat Description Are you curious about bringing the benefits of yoga to children and families? This retreat is designed for anyone that wishes to bring a structured mindfulness (and more so, heartfulness) program into their lives. In doing so, we hope to empower evangelists to bring this program based on…
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Apr 2 - 26, 2018 (25 days)Paramyoga offers residential yoga therapy teacher training and yoga teacher training in India in the serene and calm environment of an ashram with the kind blessings and inspiration of Yugpurush Swami Paramanandgiriji who has been inspiring the world with yoga and Vedanta for the last 56 years. Students are mentored by one of the best team of yoga teachers and professors under the guidance of Dr.…
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Jul 1 - 15, 2018 (15 days)The Yoga Therapeutics Teacher Training is created for experienced yogi's & yoga teachers, wanting to take either their personal &/or teaching practices to the next level. To discover more depth, specificity &understanding of the distinct therapeutic benefits of yoga asana, on the Body, Mind & Spirit. We will learn how to tailor our yoga practice to meet our specific…
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Feb 22 - Mar 29, 2018 (36 days)Joy in Everyday Life goes into the Shambhala teachings on cheerfulness and health. Through study and practice of these teachings on discipline and the traditional Buddhist teachings of the Mahayana, we step out of the trap of our habitual patterns, free ourselves from confusion, and cultivate the noble heart of compassion. This class is a strong introduction to the Buddhist concept of bodhicitta…
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Apr 16 - 22, 2018 (7 days)Acharya Melissa Moore Dr. Aaron Snyder, MD This program has been cancelled. Have you ever felt overcome by the pressures of your work as a caregiver, or lost heart for the profession you simultaneously feel called to do? You are not alone. In the U.S., 46% of physicians and 33% nurses have symptoms of burnout. Embodied Presence is designed to help healthcare professionals increase awareness of…
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May 11 - 13, 2018 (3 days)In the face of racism and the lie of white supremacy, loving ourselves and each other is a political act. Such compassion is not easy in a society founded on racism and slavery. We have inherited collective habitual patterns that keep us fearful of people of color, and of difference in general. Quite naturally, we each want to be confirmed by seeing ourselves reflected in…
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May 10 - 13, 2018 (4 days)For women at all levels. “We will see that the female body, manifesting as the dakini, is a potential vehicle for enlightenment. The Mandala of the Five Dakinis is a doorway with deep, profound roots that are timeless and inclusive. It is a practice that can help you meet the challenges of everyday life—when you feel scattered and pulled in many directions at once—by entering the mandala and…
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Sep 11 - Nov 20, 2018 (71 days)Yoga of Ayurveda (100hr) is one of two modules that make up The Wild Temple School of Yoga + Herbal Wisdom’s 200hr. foundational yoga teacher training course. Students who take this module along with Roots of Tantra (100hr) may be certified at the 200hr. level through Yoga Alliance. In this module, students will learn the basic framework, foundational practices, and teachings of both…
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May 19 - 26, 2018 (8 days)Join Mel Beck for a week of Yoga, Meditation, Adventure, Relaxation, and Exploration on the beaches of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica. The ocean air is the perfect temperature for relaxing on the balcony, swimming in the sea, and moving through your flow. This is your time and place for self-care and nourishment. When was the last time you fell asleep to the ebb and flow of the sea, or you woke up to a…
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Jul 22 - 28, 2018 (7 days)Looking for the perfect balance of yoga asana practice, pranayama, meditation, practical yoga and Zen philosophy? Seeking a good balance of being active and time to rest and relax? Join us for a week of rejuvenation, fun and great food. This Yoga Body, Zen Mind retreat is the perfect boost of energy for life, a reset button, and an opportunity to deepen your practice. We’ll engage in a lot of…
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OngoingPersonal Practice and integration of knowledge form the bedrock of awareness for the aspiring Yogi. We invite you to join us in this unique offering of individualized programs created specifically for dedicated practitioners to dig deeper through a series of suggested practices to propel awareness into new layers to intertwine through the subtle layers of the self. Bi-monthly calls with outlines…
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Aug 5, 2018 (1 day)Come join us as we celebrate our community with practice, food, and conversation on first Sundays!The program begins at 10:30 with a short guided practice and a story, followed by a longer meditation period and a talk or facilitated discussion. At 11:30, we have a social with tea, coffee, food, and good company. If you feel inspired, please bring a dish to share!Shambhala Sun Day ScheduleShambhala…