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MICHELE BAKER'S REGIONAL TOURS AND RETREATS
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Coming up... Gulf Coast Regional Winter Tour From Texas to Florida Nov-Dec 2010, Tulum MX New Years Dec 30-Jan 6, 2011, Iquitos, Peru on the Amazon July 22-28, 2011,South India Feb 6-21, 2012 w Yoga Birds; 1 month long 200 Hour Teacher Training August 2012 in Puero Viejo, Costa Rica, Maya Tulum Winter Solstice Out of Time Yoga Retreat Dec 14-21,2012
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FULL DESCRIPTIONS
Siva's Dance of the Divine
Gulf Region Winter Tour
with Michele Baker
Lafayette,LA. Houston, TX. Baton Rouge, LA. Madisonville, LA. Pensacola, FL. Ocean Springs, MS, Fairhope, AL.
New Orleans, LA.
The blissful dance of Siva and Shakti is something that we provoke in our yoga practice and lives. The mystical union of polarities and sacred geometry of Universal order is happening in our Gulf Region, here and now. All things come from the darkness to re- member the light. This is the perfection of balance and harmony. This tour, with Anusara Inspired teacher and Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Michele Baker, will be a comprehensive study of Siva, and Shakti, of nothingness, and fullness, and the one diversifying in the Ultimate celebration. From Florida to Texas, the topics of discussion will include Siva, his 5 acts, and his pulsating dance, Shakti and her reflective, triadic power, the embrace of emptiness and the number zero, and the letting go into expansive fullness, purnatva, into all things manifest in our lives, and the moment.
These topics will be infused within the asana practice, with morning backbends, and evening hip openers and arm balancing. Sacred chant w live harmonium, and a therapeutic relaxation with reiki and siren serenades will bring you into the nectar of bliss. This tour is meant to loom our dear Gulf together. Please co-participate in the wedding of our healing.
Sacred Dates:
Lafayette, LA November 5-6
Location: Camelia House. A Holistic Health Center
708 Jefferson Boulevard.
ph 337 593 9313
Hostess: Lynda Frese laf4695@centurytel.net
Register: www.swanriveryoga.com Events Page
Times:
November 5th 6pm -8pm. Topic: All Things Whole;Purnatva, with Restorative yoga, hip
openers, pranayama (breathing), and sacred singing. Levels I-II Cost: $30
November 6th 10am-12:30pm. Topic: Siva,his dance, his acts, with backbends. Level II
2-4:30pm Shakti: her reflective power and the 3 Goddesses, with hip openers and arm
balancing. Cost: $40 each. Entire package early bird (before Nov 1): $88, or $98
thereafter.
Houston TX November 12-14
Location: YogaOne Houston
Hostess:Albina@yogaonehouston.com
Register: wwwyogaonehouston.com
November 12th 6-8pm Electrical Shakti Infusion, with a flow based, powerful, Jivamukti yoga blast. Cost:$35
November 13th 10-12:30. Topic: Siva, his 5 acts and Divine Dance, with backbends.
2-4:30pm. Topic: Shakti, her reflective power, and the 3 Goddesses, with hip openers, and arm balancing. Cost:$45 each
November 14th 9-11:30. Topic: From zero to wholeness, Purnatva, with inversions.
Cost: $45. Early bird package (by Nov 1) for all 4 sessions: $140, and $160 there after.
Pensacola FL December 4th 9-11:30.
Location: Abhaya Yoga Center
Hostess: Nancy LaNasa info@abhayayogacenter.com
Register: www.AbhayaYogaCenter.com
Topic: Siva, his 5 Acts, and his Sacred dance of fire in Abhaya Mudra, with backbends and flow. Cost:$40
Ocean Springs, MS December 5th 4-6:30pm. Topic: Shakti; From Darkness to Light, with hip openers and full lotus position. Cost:$40
7pm-8:30pm Kirtan...Live Ecstatic Chant w Karuna (Michele,Aaron, and Sugoshi)
Cost: $15
Baton Rouge, LA December 11. Amanda Gonzalez, Alicia Willemet, Hannah Lane , and Jen Richards will be assisting Michele for these classes.
Location: Bally Total Fitness 10000 Perkins Rowe ste 100
phone 225 757-0606
Contact: Agonza5@gmail.com for Registration instructions
Times:
10-12:30 Siva, his 5 Acts, and his dance of Bliss, with backbends.
2-4:30 Shakti, her reflective power, and the 3 Goddesses, with hip openers and arm
balancing. Cost:$40 each. Early bird package (by Dec 1) $65, and $75 thereafter.
Madisonville, LA Dec 18th. Come at 1pm to hang out in the woods, meditate by the buddhist stupa, and chant for free! Yoga Class from 3pm-5:30pm, with a Gourment Meditarrenean vegetarian dinner by Katrinna right after, from 5:30-7pm. Class assisted by Katrinna Cherie; Certified Swan River Yoga Teacher.
Topic: Shakti; From Darkness to Light, with hip openers and full lotus position.
Location; Bayou de Zaire, a Swan River Yoga Annex. 149 Hwy 1077.
Hostess: Katrinna@mac.com 985 792 0003
To Register: Contract Katrinna
Cost: Early bird: $55 for both class and dinner (Registered by Dec 11w an RSVP for food), and $65 for both class and dinner thereafter!
Fairhope, AL January 22, 2011
Location: YogaBirds
Hostess: Melanie Buffet Melanie@YogaBirds.com
Register:www.yogabirds.com
Class I at 1pm-3:30pmTopic: Siva,his dance, and his 5 acts, with backbends.
Class II 5pm-7:30pm Shakti: her reflective power and the 3 Goddesses, with hip openers and arm balancing. Cost: $40 each. Entire package early bird (before Jan 8): $68.
New Orleans, LA January 23, 2011. Tantric philosophy, Asana, Restorative yoga, Reiki, and Acupuncture all day Sunday!
Location: Swan River Yoga Center; Mid-City. 2940 Canal st.
Register at the on-line Events Page. www.swanriveryoga.com
Contact: Michele@swanriveryoga.com
Noon-2:30pm Nataraja The Cosmic Fire Dancer. Learn all of the symbols and acts of this
sacred deity, w asanas to specifically work on the alignment and opening of the
shoulder.
4-6:30pm Goddesses. Learn the sacred names and meanings of the Shakti Goddesses,
with hip openers, Restorative yoga, Group Reiki session w Master Reiki Practitioner
Michele Baker, and Acupuncture of the sacred ear reflex points and chi teachings w Certified Acupuncture Assistant Valerie Viosco. Learn more about Valerie Viosca at www.neworleansacupuncture.com or contact acupuncturenola@gmail.com
Investment: $35 each or $60 package early bird special if purchased by Jan 3rd. $42 each or group package of $75 thereafter
*All classes will accommodate Level II, and open to all students, unless otherwise stated.
Tulum Mexico New Years Yoga Retreat
Dec 30 2010- Jan 6 2011
www.UnoAstrolodge.com
Visit the Mayan Temples and jungle wonders of the Yucatan! Our restreat is steps away from the crystal clear waters, and we stay with people that live the Mayan Calendar fully. Enjoy 2 daily yoga classes, morning beach sunrise meditation, fresh, organic meals (2 offered daily) evening kirtan and sweat lodge ceremonies, meet local healers and Shamans, scuba dive the 2nd largest reef in the world, and enjoy Mexico's unique culture. Celebrate the New Year in health and style!
Accomodations:
Sitar: $1065 for 2, or $1450 single
Electra (holds 6 people): $1050 w 6 each
SuperNova (2) $1156 each ($1555 for 1)
Mayan Tipi (with 2) $946 each. Large Tipi for 3 $890 each.
More accommodations available. Contact Michele@swanriveryoga.com
Peru Retreat on the Amazon with Michele
At Jangala Retreat in Iquitos, Peru
July 22-28, 2011
www.JangalaRetreat.com
Our yoga retreat is right on the mystical, medicinal Amazon River! Come savor the dynamic wonders of nature, in the most eco-diverse paradise in the world! Enjoy 2 daily yoga classes over-looking the sacred river, Amazon meditation and chanting with the plants and animals, canoeing, long hikes on medicinal plant trails, meeting the indigenous local Yagua tribe Shaman and peoples that are saving endangered species, village, Primary forest hikes, and island excursions. This retreat will also include complimentary Amazonian massages and holistic healing.
View here a Sample of our Itinerary
Day one: Arrive Lima airport early morning and transfer to your flight to Iquitos. Arrive Iquitos and transfer to Jangala Retreat by boat. Lunch at Jangala,
Afternoon orientation and brief hike around Jangala. Afternoon yoga class, massage Dinner.
Day two: Early morning birding in a dugout canoe. Yoga class. Breakfast. Morning hike to the sustainable garden and medicinal plant trail. Lecture with the
resident Shaman to learn about the properties and uses of the indigenous plants of the Amazon rainforest. Lunch. Afternoon excursion to Monkey Island,to
learn of efforts to save many endangered primate species. Dinner. Evening yoga acupuncture and massage.
Day three: Early morning Yoga class, breakfast. After breakfast, visit the Village of San Rafael and meet the local people. Hike to the San Rafael Village
Nature Reserve.with over 400 species of plants and trees. Sections of the reserve are being used for research. Relax after the long hike and have dinner at
Jangala. Evening Yoga, massage, reflexology or acupuncture.
Day four: Early rise, Yoga, breakfast, then depart for Urca Mirano to experience the culture of the Yagua Tribe. Lunch in the Yagua village with a family. Return to Jangala in
the evening with dinner at Jangala. Evening Yoga and night hike.
Day Five: Day long excursion to Santa Maria primary forest reserve weather permitting. Box Lunch in the forest. Dinner in Santa Maria. Return to Jangala after dinner. Evening Yoga
Day Six: Prepare for departure to Iquitos. Visit the amazing floating city of Belen just on the outskirts of Iquitos and the experience local market or
visit Questocha Zoo . Lunch in Iquitos and transfer to the Airport.
Contact:Michele@swanirveryoga.com www.swanriveryoga.com
To Register: A $500 non-refundable deposit will secure you spot. Go to the Events page at www.swanriveryoga.com
Investment: $1,500 for 6 nights, 3 fresh, organic meals, 2 yoga classes, meditation, and nightly Amazonian kirtan with the animals daily.
The price does not include travel expenses of any kind.
Participants are required to get travel insurance for this trip.
Spiritual Journey to the Motherland:
South India Yoga, Temple, Ayurveda, and Nature Tour
with Michele Baker and Melanie Buffett
Feb 6 - 21, 2012
Chennai, Pondicherry, Auroville, Tiruvannamalai, Bangalore, Mysore, Coorg Valley
$3600 ($225 / day)
Includes 2 meals per day, all domestic transportation, lodging, entrance fees, guides, daily yoga. Does not include international airfare, guide tips or charitable donations.
Our host is: Redback Travels
Register here: http://www.redbacktravels.com/BakerBuffett2012.aspx
Dive deep into the spiritual core of South India by exploring all that its famous for...Hindu temples, ayurvedic treatments, yoga, the beach and mountains. Arrive in Chennai, formerly known as Madras, and the capital of Tamil Nadu. From there we being our journey...
Learn Ayurvedic teachings and receive treatments, visit Desikashar's Hospital, Join puja and Bhakti ceremonies in a Siva Temple and a Laxmi Temple, enjoy nature hikes, Seva community service, visit KrishnaMacharya's lineage, see The Mother and Shri Aurobindo's ashram, enjoy daily yoga and meditation practices with Michele and Melanie, go shopping, honor the Motherland, and much, much more...
Enjoy a totally planned and safe trip to South India, where we will have guides the entire way, have clean/safe accommodations planned, and private/safe rides to every excursion we go on in the company of great friends and kula.
Find out about your teachers:
Michele Baker E-R.Y.T 500 is the founder of Swan RIver Yoga in New Orleans, LA
Melanie Buffett R.Y.T. is the Founder of Yoga Birds in Fairhope AL www.yogabirds.com
Schedule Outline:
Day 1: Arrive Chennai. Overnight Chennai.
Day 2: Chennai to Pondicherry via Mahallabalapuram - In the morning, drive 1 hour to Mahalbalipuram, a World Heritage site where several rock-cut temples built in the 7th C. sit on the beach. Continue 1.5 hrs to Pondicherry, a small coastal city with French flavor. Visit Sri Aurobindo's Ashram. Overnight Pondicherry.
Day 3: Pondicherry to Auroville - Morning yoga with leaders. Shopping. After lunch, drive 30 mins. to Auroville, a universal township created by The Mother in 1968. Relax on beach. Overnight Pondicherry.
Day 4: Auroville to Tiruvannamalai - After morning yoga, drive 2 hrs to Tiruvannamalai, one of the most venerated places in Tamil Nadu and home of the sacred shrine of Lord Arunachaleswara. In the afternoon, take a South Indian cooking class before an evening chanting session at Ramana Maharshi's ashram. Overnight Tiruvannamalai.
Day 5: Tiruvannamalai - After morning yoga, visit the bustling temple and in the afternoon, climb Arunachala hill for incredible views and to see the cave that Ramana Maharshi meditated in for 14 years. Overnight Tiruvannamalai.
Day 6 Tiruvannamalai to Bangalore via Vellore - After morning yoga, drive 1.5 hours to Vellore to visit Sripuram Golden Mahalaxmi Temple, a temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and carved of gold. Tour of temple and amd participate in the various sevas offered. Continue on to Bangalore (4 hrs). Overnight Bangalore.
Day 7: Bangalore - After morning yoga, visit a poor Muslim girls school where young girls have the opportunity to be educated and go to college. Visit www.awccschools.com for more information. Afternoon drive to Ayurveda center.
Day 8-10: Ayurveda Gram - Spend 3 days diving into ayurvedic treatments at an authentic Indian center. Starting at 6am, the day is filled with yoga, pranayama, meditation and therapy treatments.
Day 11: Bangalore to Mysore - After morning yoga and breakfast, take 11am train to Mysore. Famous for its traditional painting and its silk, sandalwood and incense production, Mysore is now known as an international centre for Ashtanga yoga. Afternoon free to explore.
Day 12: Mysore - After morning yoga, visit the market, Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga center, sandalwood factory, Maharaja's Palace.
Day 13: Mysore to Coorg Valley - Morning drive 2 hours to the Coorg Valley stopping at Bylakupee, the largest Tibetan settlement outside of Tibet! Circumnavigate the enormous Golden Temple and surrounding stupas and eat lunch with the monks. Continue on to the Coorg Valley, home to native Kodava people a lovely area filled with coffee and spice plantations. Enjoy late afternoon yoga with Michele and Melanie. Overnight Coorg Valley guesthouse.
Day 14: Coorg Valley - After morning yoga, either hike to the tallest mountain in the area or just walk around the guesthouse and watch the incredible display of butterflies. Take a tour of the plantation. Overnight Coorg Valley guesthouse.
Day 15: Coorg Valley to Mangalore - After morning yoga and lunch, drive 2.5 hrs to Mangalore to catch a 6:30pm flight to Chennai. Overnight Chennai.
Day 16: Chennai sightseeing - Visit Desikichar's renowned yoga center. Do last minute shopping. In the evening, return to the USA
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