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| Maui Yoga and Surf
Experiences |
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SwellWomen is celebrating it’s 1 year
anniversary and offering discounts for their June 5th-June
11th, 2005 SwellWomen Experience and June 12th-June 18th, 2005
SwellMates (For couples only!) Experience. They are offering
new bookings a $200 DISCOUNT PP (shared only)
SwellWomen
is a six-night/seven-day “Surf and Yoga Experience” on the
beautiful island of Maui for women and couples ages 18 and
older with quality staff, healthy and delicious food,
surf/yoga instruction, Maui tour excursions, wellness
programs, a complementary massage and much, much more.
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Yoga Ecology Surf Retreat with Eoin
Finn in Baja, Mexico July 1-7th, 2005 |
Join Eoin Finn for "Y.E.S." a Yoga
Ecology Surf Retreat on the East coast of the Baja Peninsula.
Immerse yourself in a holistic experience on the Sea of Cortez
where we will live as a unified community for a week of
nourishment and movement. Challenge yourself with Eoin’s
dynamic afternoon practices. Say a prayer to Mother Ocean,
Allow yourself to be still and listen to your inner child.
This all-inclusive Retreat includes:
*Vibrant organic Feasts
*6 nights Beachside
Accommodation at Casa Sueno in San Jose del Cabo, Baja
*Daily yoga with Eoin Finn in a beautiful beachside
palapa, only seconds from great surf!
*Blissology Nights:
Informal and interactive conversations about living blissfully
*Airport Transfers
*Optional Surf lessons and board
rentals available
Sample Menu and Itinerary
8:00 am Breakfast Banana/Date/Almond Shake served with
Museli, Exotic Fruit Salad and Yogurt
9:00 am Meditation
and pre surf yoga
10:00-Noon Surf Lessons
Afternoons
free to explore, book massages and sample local cuisine
3:00-6:00 pm Yoga for happiness with Eoin Finn
6:30 pm
Dinner Enchiladas con Calabacitas, Tropical Guacamole, Baja
Baked Beans, Organic Greens and Basil Lime Vinegarette
Dessert Chocolate Tofu Pudding
8:00 pm Blissology Talk
or Transformational Breath Class
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| Broccoli Stinging Nettle Pesto
Soup |
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With the abundance of Nettles growing in
our yard, we have been creating many new exciting dishes with
these nutritious greens. If you can't find nettles, spinach or
kale is a great substitute.
2 Tbsp ghee or coconut oil
1 cup leeks or yellow onion diced
4 cloves garlic
minced
1/2 tsp chili flakes
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp sage
4 cups broccoli florettes and stalks chopped
3 cups
stinging nettle tops
1/2 cup soaked cashews blended with 1
cup of water or stock
8 cups stock or water
1/4 cup
pesto
1) sauté leeks or onions in ghee or coconut
oil until softened, approximately 5 minutes
2) add garlic
and spices, sauté 2 more mintues
3) add broccoli and
stock, simmer 1o minutes,
4) turn off heat and add
nettles, cashew milk and pesto
5) Puree soup and return to
low heat for 5 minutes before serving
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Surf and Yoga Camps with Surf Sister
and Billabong |
Our Tofino Summer Surf Camps are filling
fast. Register soon to avoid dissapointment. These affordable
weekends include:
* 2 nights camping at Bella Pacifica
Campground
* Nourishing gourmet Breakfasts and Dinners
* 2 Yoga classes
* 2 day Surf Clinic with Surf Sister
Come and play in the great outdoors of the West Coast with
Organic Meals, Camping under the stars,
Campfires, Surf
Lessons and Yoga.
Dates: June 25-26th, July 9-10th, July
23-24th,
Aug 13-14th, Aug 27-28th, Sept 10-11th
Sample Menu and Itinerary
Friday
* 4-6pm
check in and set up camp
* 7pm Dinner and campfire **Yam
Millet Patties with Almond Pesto and Organic Greens w/ Maple
Balsamic vinegarette**
Saturday
* 8-9:30am Yoga
class at the Community Hall (5 minute drive)
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9:30-10:30am Breakfast **Homemade Museli, Fruit Salad and
Yogurt**
* 1:30-4:30pm Surf Clinic w/ Surf Sister
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6pm Dinner and campfire **Nut Loaf w/ Tahini Ginger Sauce and
Organic Braised Greens**
Sunday
* 8-9:30 am Yoga class
at the Community Hall
* 9:30-10:30am Breakfast **Rice
Pudding with Fruit Compote and Yogurt
* 1:30-4:30pm Surf
Clinic w/ Surf Sister
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| Anusara Yoga Retreat on Saltspring
Island, October 21-23rd, 2005 |
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Join Christina Sell for a weekend retreat
filled with inspiration and renewal through the practice of
Anusara Yoga and Meditation at The Saltspring Center on
Saltpsring Island. She has been practicing yoga since 1991,
and has authored the book Yoga from the Inside Out. Christina
is a certified Anusara Yoga instructor and the founder and
director of Prescott Yoga, a studio dedicated to the practice
and teaching of Anusara Yoga.
This Luxury All-Inclusive
Retreat includes:
* 2 nights accommodation at the
Saltspring Center
* 3 organic vegetarian meals per day
* Daily Yoga and meditation with Christina Sell
*
Sauna
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Jade Goddess Retreat on Saltspring
Island, October 21-23rd, 2005 |
Take advantage of this RARE opportunity
to join internationally known facilitator Saida Desilets in
her renowned JADE GODDESS retreat.
This Luxury
All-Inclusive Retreat includes:
* 2 nights accommodation
at the Saltspring Center
* 3 organic vegetarian meals per
day
* Sauna
* Qi Gong (chi kung)
* Anatomy,
Physiololgy, and Sexual Reflexology
* Fountain of Youth
formulas
* Meditation
* Taoist breathing techniques
* Shakti dancing (belly dancing and other styles)
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Jade Egg practices
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| August 1 - 21, 2005 "Bodhichitta" Yoga
Teacher Training Intensive |
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A YOGA ALLIANCE Registered School
A residential 200 Hour Intensive in Bali, Indonesia
Bodhichitta is the "Awakened Heart-Mind". . . the
communion of our conscious mind with the ever-expanding heart
of compassion. May we learn together to open to this grace and
share it with others through the path of Yoga.
This
experiential training course is an opportunity for yoga
practitioners to absorb in depth skills to teach Yoga as well
as a vehicle for self-awareness, expansion and total wellness
within. Based on the ancient teachings of Yoga, yet combined
with the wisdom needed to thrive in a modern world, students
will be able to take such wisdom into a variety of settings.
Students will learn from a variety of teachers - each
experienced in their own chosen style. Unity and acceptance of
many paths to One Divine Source is emphasized.
Teacher
Training Topics will include: Yoga Asana & Pranayama -
Teaching Methodology - Sequencing - Yoga Philosophy - The Yoga
Sutras of Patanjali - The Eight LImbs of Raja Yoga -
Meditation Practice and Teaching - Yogic Anatomy and
Physiology - The Energy Body and Chakra Awareness -
Introduction to Sanskrit Terminology - Kirtan and Bhakti
Practices - Mantra - Mudra - Basic Ayurvedic Concept - Use of
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils in the Yoga Practice - Yogic
Nutrition
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YOGA HOLIDAY in BALI: September 6 -
16, 2005 |
A pristine, exotic Indonesian paradise
awaits you for restoration and exploration in Yoga and
Balinese culture. This residential retreat offers two daily
Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation practices led by Ateeka, in an
exquisite garden setting. The centrally located Ubud is the
artistic center of Bali. Traditional craftsmen offer high
quality goods as well as teach their crafts in this area. You
will be centrally located and within short walking distance of
many great restaurants, cafes, shopping, temples and the
legendary Monkey Forest - Jai Hanuman! Only minutes away you
can walk through peaceful ricefields and lotus gardens.
Package includes:
* Daily morning and afternoon Yoga
and meditation practices led by Ateeka
* Beautiful clean
Balinese style bungalows, each with private bath - daily
housekeeping service
* Daily full breakfast
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Luxurious arrival day spa treatments
* Cultural activities
such as Legong Dance performance
* Day Trip to Sacred Hot
Springs
* Transfers to and from Denpasar Airport
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Traditional Balinese feast at a local family's home
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Knowledgeable Balinese/Indonesian speaking translator and
guide
* Free time to enjoy the peaceful nature of Ubud and
surrounding areas
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| YOGA BLISS - SURF GODDESS RETREAT:
September 17- 24, 2005 |
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Dive into a soul surfing adventure in
exotic Bali. This holistic holiday is idea for beginning to
intermediate surfers wishing to deepen their connection with
the rhythms of nature - both through in the ocean and
internally. Ateeka is honored to be the guest yoga and
meditation instructor - as well as present well being
activities throughout the week.
"Yoga Bliss" - Surf
Goddess Retreat (8 day / 7 Night) includes:
* Ground
transportation, including airport/hotel pick up and drop off
* Ocean front 3-star resort accommodation
* Bountiful
buffet breakfasts
* Scrumptious surf-side lunches
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Daily yoga session with Ateeka
* Daily professional 1/2
day surf lessons or guiding to Bali's best surf spots
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Quality surf equipment including soft starters boards, rash
shirts
* Surf Goddess welcome pack, t-shirt and surfing
certificate
* One hour Balinese massage
* Decadent
welcome dinner
* Fantastic farewell feast
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Costa Rica Surf and Yoga
Retreats |
| More details in our next Newsletter about
Yoga Surf Retreats in Costa Rica this fall/winter |
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Contact Info: |
At Milagro Retreats we strongly beleive in sharing
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others about, please email us, and we will do our best to
include it in our next Newsletter.
Many Blessings,
Shani Cranston
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