Yoga Alliance Certified

February 23 – March 18, 2016
July 4 – 28, 2016

with Adya and Velan
The PachaMama (Costa Rica) yoga teacher training embraces a holistic approach to the path of Yoga. Combining the wisdom of traditional yoga lineage with contemporary understanding of the body, emotional system, and spiritual practices, this training serves as a platform for self-inquiry and ignites a process of genuine transformation.

The union of contemporary healing modalities woven within this ancient form, deepens the experience of what yoga truly is – an art of living, with the clear intention to know oneself and align with truth.

Various forms of healing practices are used in this training to awaken authentic expression and connect us to our inner landscape. This exploratory work includes free form movement, breath work, and a subtle body practice called primal pulse which initiates a personal movement exploration that reveals the body’s mysteries. These profound tools activate a deeper understanding of the body’s innate wisdom, allowing one to become more embodied within the yoga practice.

This in-depth training experience supports the shift towards embracing life with awareness, acceptance of oneself, the recognition of oneness and reverence for the earth.

One unique aspect of this training is that it is held in PachaMama.
This 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified residential training will be supported by the unique expression of village life, and the inspiration of a vibrant spiritual community where people meet life in an authentic and sacred way.

In addition to techniques and training of asana, pranayama,
anatomy / physiology, teaching methodology, and yoga philosophy other
tools of the training will include
– Ayurvedic asessement
– Pranic healing breathwork
– Healing sounds and toning, chanting, mantra
– Tantra exploration
– Earth prayer/ sweatlodges
– Conscious communication
– The art of mindful touch and holding space
– Various forms of meditation.

Download the complete program of the training here:
Yoga Teacher Syllabus (PDF)

TESTIMONIALS ON THE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
With unspeakable beauty and humility, Adya and Velan open the mysteries and teachings of the many facets of yoga in a magical weave that brings deep transformation, rich understandings, and palpable evolutionary waves.
– Shakti (California, USA)

To describe this teacher training is beyond words. I could never have prepared for the transformation I experienced. Adya and Velan gave their whole hearts to this training and i am forever grateful for this experience. I will never forget it!
– Brigette (Las Vegas, USA)

THE TRAINERS

Adya
Adya’s graceful meditative style draws on a diverse range of influences and forms. She first trained as a teacher in the Vinyasa flow style at the White Lotus Foundation in California. Here she began a period of seven years of study and training while teaching at various yoga studios in California and Seattle.
While the flowing form of graceful Vinyasa is very present in her style, the soft restorative form of yin yoga brings a meditative aspect with gentle opening and melting into the asana. Here it is about surrender and breath, witnessing presence. While she has also trained extensively in pre-natal yoga, her most formative training took place at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Madras, India where she studied yoga therapy.

This work with Adya provides a sacred container to rest in presence and meet whatever arises, shedding layers of contraction and attachment, and embracing the simplicity of the moment. Witnessing presence unveils a natural movement towards wholeness, where thought, sensation and emotion are met equally in the field of awareness, and the awake presence beneath the movement of life shines with beauty.

Velan
Velan is deeply influenced by the discipline of Master Zhen Hua Yang, a Shaolin monk trained and guided in the temples of China. This lineage holds the energy of over 400 years, through the people who served as guardians of the Chinese Emperor. Velan shares layers of this lineage as a 3 dimensional form fusing Tai Chi, Qi Gong and traditional Hatha yoga to awaken internal power, vitality and stillness in motion. This form reveals a dynamic synergy between internal power and deep integrative moments of stillness. Connecting to the body’s innate wisdom, its desire to move and heal is the foundation of his teaching.
Unifying various styles into a creative flow of movement, he has been influenced through the study of Vinyasa Flow, Sivananda Yoga, and Yoga therapy With Simon Borg Oliver. He studied Ayurvedic Medicine in Kerala India, functional movement training in Sydney Australia and has anchored a deeper understanding of the body through the study of various forms of healing work.

In Pachamama YTT Velan shares his passion of Calligraphy Yoga, Ayurvedic principles of health and assessment, functional movement, energetic cultivation, healing and free form movement.

Accommodation:
Bungalow Package: $4,440
Early Bird: $4,240*

Cottage Package: $4,230
Early Bird: $4,030*

Casita Package: $3,530
Early Bird: $3,200*
Under 24: $3,100

Camping Package: $3,220
Early Bird: $3,020*
*Early Bird Prices must be paid in full by January 5.

Packages include 26 nights accommodation, arriving on February 22 and leaving March 19.

Meals are not included.

Reserve your place in the training with a deposit of $300 (non-refundable).

**Prices include the 13% sales tax on accommodation.

Meal prices in
PachaMama’s Restaurant*:
Breakfast: $7 – 9.5
Lunch: $7 and up
Dinner: $8.50

* prices do not include
13 % sales tax

Besides the restaurant the Wild Treats Cacao Bar is serving delicious drinks, smoothies, snacks and sweets, all raw and without sugar. More …

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Santuario Gamba Gam, at La Gamba Community, near Golfito, Costa Rica. Permaculture Design Course / Tropical Forest Wildlife Preserve February 29 – March 14, 2016

$1525

CLASS LIMIT: 30 / CLASS FILLS UP FAST.

Enjoy your permaculture studies at this off-grid privately owned wildlife preserve located near the small agricultural village of La Gamba of Puntarenas. This small village is appreciated for its rich culture and natural beauty, and is located not far from the Golfito Beach and from Piedras Blancas National Park. Gamba Gam Sanctuary is located at the Biological Corridor of COBIGA (Corredor Biologico La Gamba) and ACOSA (Area de Conservacion de Osa).

Learn and practice permaculture at the sanctuary’s bio-intensive gardens and 20-hectares protected rainforest, enjoy the abundance of this location with its young tropical orchard fruit garden, native edible and medicinal plant nursery, water management systems, soil building projects, community activism and much more.

Students participate in daily activities at the sanctuary, helping with gardening, harvest, and erosion control projects and receive their internationally recognized Permaculture Design Certificate.  Course syllabus is found here. Email us with questions here.

Course material is universal to every ecosystem, and knowledge acquired in this class is easily applied in other locations and settings. Participants of a wide range of ages and backgrounds are attracted to this class, making it a rich and life-changing experience for everyone.

Participants are involved with a seasonal homestead activities, including participation in Turmeric harvest. Additionally, participants work with erosion control and earth-shaping, soil fertility building and participate in the multitude of ongoing daily activities of this busy tropical learning center. Life at the Gamba Gam is exuberant, with daily visitations from monkeys, tayras, deers, birds and reptiles.

DATES: Course: February 29 – March 14, 2016

Due to travel distances and timing, we recommend the following sequence: arrive to San Jose, Costa Rica on or before Saturday, February 27 – travel via chartered tourist van and arrive to class location afternoon Sunday, February 28. Class ends on late on Monday, March 14, travel back to San Jose Tuesday, March 15 arriving around 4pm. You can also travel via public bus to Golfito (Tracopa Bus Company) – and we will arrange pick up from the bus station.

Spend a night at the reasonable and lovely Hotel Aranjuez,(reservations required, this is high season!) or at Margarita’s Guest House. We arrange tourist van door-to-door transportation, or you can opt out and travel on your own.

TRAVEL/ BUDGETING: See recommended dates above. Hotel is $30-55/night, chartered van is $55.

Email us with questions about planning your attendance!

LOCATION: The course is hosted at the Santuario Gamba Gam, a private biodiversity sanctuary located near the small agricultural village of La Gamba of Puntarenas. This small village is appreciated for its rich culture and natural beauty, and is located not far from the Golfito Beach and from Piedras Blancas National Park. The town of Golfitos offers emergency access to banks, clinics and other amenities. Gamba Gam is off-grid,there is no internet access at the Gamba Gam. If you need to be online for work during this course, please contact us to discuss your needs in advance.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

tCamping (with your own camping gear) is included in the cost of this class. If transporting camping gear via air is problematic, buying it in the country is an option.
tSimple safari tents, hidden in the forest, are available for rent. Linens and bedding provided.

CLASS LOGISTICS: Costa Rica is a wonderful place to visit in the winter! The weather is hot during most days, with mild nights and mornings. An occasional rain is possible. Beautiful settings offer ample spaces for indoor and outdoor learning and being. Beach is 8 km away.

Permaculture classes are held for six hours every day. There is ample midday siesta time to allow for reading, garden work, and rest. There are two days off in the middle of the class (March 5&6); no formal meals are offered on the days off but there will be basic foodstuffs and pizza nights. There are multiple local attractions to visit, and there will be simple food provided to participants on the days off.

There are evening gatherings, inspirational movies and conversation time. This course is attended by adult participants of all ages. Please contact us if potential participant is younger than 18.

FOOD:

Three ample meals are included in the course fee and are offered on all class days. There are no meals on the days off. Poultry and fish are served, and course participants are included in harvest and garden work. Reasonable accommodation for food allergies can be made, but please contact us in advance.

INSTRUCTORS:

Scott Pittman and Durga with guests. Read about Scott and Durga here.

Your payment + essay are your registration. Course non-refundable deposit of $300 secures your space in class. Full payment is due one month before class starts. QUESTIONS? Contact Arina for helpplanning your course attendance.
Optional Stay for a Volunteer Program:
The farm offers Volunteer Stay programs and welcomes course participants to use this opportunity join the farm in their day-to-day living activities. To speak about this stay, contact the Santuario Team directly santuariogambagam at gmail.com or visit their facebook page.

Course Description:
The adventure begins with a group pick up from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. All participants must arrive before 1:00 p.m. onFebruary 29th, or you may be picked up from the airport hotel if you fly in the night before. From there, you will take the drive to La Carolina Lodge, nestled on the eastern slopes of Volcano Tenorio, the home of the famous Rio Celeste waterfall, in northwestern Costa Rica. You will spend three nights basking in the raw beauty of the jungle and mountains at La Carolina Lodge before heading to the beach.

We believe yoga retreats are about immersing yourself in a new place, going deep into your yoga practice and cultivating community wherever you are! That’s why we skip the fancy retreat centers that keep you detached from local culture, and jump right into exploring the authentic nature of our surroundings! This Diez Monos retreat offers the best of what incredible Costa Rica has to offer. We’ll spend time unwinding in the healing energy of the mountains, then head to the beach for energizing sunshine and open waters. We will have the grand opportunity to experience Costa Rica in it’s raw and natural forms, while learning to co-exist with our organic surroundings. Morning yoga and meditation practices next to a peaceful river or overlooking the vast Pacific ocean will allow you to attune your inner nature with outer nature. On top of this, we will have the sweet opportunity to practice Seva (selfless service) in a local Costa Rican community, working with the kids of “Abriendo Mentes”, a local non-profit that provides after school English and skills classes. This community inspired retreat includes…

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Daily Sunrise and Sunset Yoga

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Daily Meditation

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Horseback Riding in the Mountains

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Waterfall Hike to Rio Celeste

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Ocean SUP Yoga Lesson at Playa Danta

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Opportunity to Volunteer in the Local Community

Teacher Bios:
Jackie Mucaria, E-RYT 200 and Yoga Therapist:
Jackie is the is the founder of Yoga for Positive Living, a source for community inspired yoga offerings around the world. She completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training in Nosara, Costa Rica and her 300 hour yoga therapy certification through the Inner Door Center in Royal Oak, Michigan. She has worked diligently teaching yoga therapy as a healing method for those recovering from eating disorders and has trained professionals around the country in the integration of yoga philosophy and practices into their treatment for eating disorders. Through Yoga for Positive Living she deisgns and implements community centered retreats and programs aimed at creating small and powerful yoga tribes, comprised of individuals ready to share their unique gifts, and strengthen the greatness of the yoga community at large.

Jackie draws strength and inspiration for her teaching from her studies in wilderness based workshops and vision questing, and from the teachers she has been blessed to learn from. She strives to lead these sacred practices with love, respect and commitment to everyone she has the pleasure to teach. Jackie currently shares her passion for yoga, holistic wellness and inner exploration both internationally and in her home community of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.

Scott Meloeny:
Scott Meloeny is the Founder and Director of Second Attention Strategies (SAS), a business service to teach and apply a new daily life-experience for individuals, communities and academic institutions. Committed to understanding personal authority, Scott has dedicated his work to facilitate passions, enjoyment and skills of individuals seeking to experience a different daily life;a core principle of the Green Economy Leadership Training (GELT), a model developed by Scott to that generates risk-ready entrepreneurs seeking to construct a viable financial livelihood while redefining our physical communities. The GELT model has successfully been modified and adopted by public and private K-12 schools across Michigan, educating over 5,000 students and training over 2,000 teachers. Additionally, Scott has incubated a solar-street light non-profit, launched a for-profit urban farm, developed the Highland Park Farmers Market and co-founded Distributed Power, a research and community development company that seeks to facilitate, foster and implement local businesses and initiatives.

More recently, through his experience of personal exploration, the teachings of Sparrow Hart and at the aide of many “vision quests,” Scott has launched, “Walk Your Path,” a participant-driven program to authentically facilitate the internal and external growth of individuals to experience a more fullfilled daily life. Scott has been featured on CNN’s “360 with Anderson Cooper”, and resides in Lake Arenal, Costa Rica

Language class is taught in:
English

Cost:
Early Registration Price: $1,500 before 1/1/16
After 1/1/16: $1,700
Accommodations:
3 Nights in an Eco Jungle Lodge + 4 Nights in an Ocean View Luxury Villa

— Food Options:
All Locally Sourced, Raw, Vegan, Vegetarian meals.

Notes or Comments:
We purposefully limit our retreats to small groups so that we can best connect with one another and serve group needs while also supporting individual exploration and intentions.

To help us serve you best, please take a few moments to fill out the following registration form. Registration is accepted upon completion of the form on our website and payment of $300 non-refundable registration fee (paid towards the full retreat amount).
Registering with fee prior to early registration date secures discounted price.

You will be contacted for next steps shortly after registration form is submitted. Payment plans are available. Payments can be made through PayPal or by check.

REGISTER HERE

Directions:
All Ground Transportation, including to and from Liberia International Airport is covered in the retreat cost.

La Carolina Eco-lodge:
The Carolina Lodge is a sustainable eco-lodge, which sources its food from their own organic gardens and operates free of electricity. What you’ll love about the lodge is the feeling of being totally one with your natural surroundings. Toucans, sloths, monkeys, and other amazing wildlife can be regularly spotted here. The lodge has a natural outdoor Jacuzzi that sits alongside a beautiful river.

Oceanfront villa:
With its own yoga area and incredible vistas. The villa boasts a huge infinity pool, Jacuzzi, gathering spaces, a game room, and six ocean view bedrooms, each with its own balcony and private full bathroom. There is plenty of space to relax by the pool, or book an adventure nearby.

 
4 Elements retreat Costa rica – March 2-8, 2016
Connect with Movement – Raw Food – Nature with Ophir Biran, inspirational guide, healer, teacher, reiki master, tai chi senior instructor and qi gong practitionerPost Envision – March 2 – 8, 2016, Viva la Raw in Diamante ValleyWater – Swim in splendid pools, hydromassage in waterfallsEarth – Enjoy live RAW FOOD with Master Chef Eric RivkinFire – Move your body in sacred ways of TAI-CHI, CHI-CONGAir – Learn MEDITATION techniques & BREATHING

​7 day retreat of raw food, Eco-farm tours, Meditations, Tai-chi & Yogi exercises, breathing sessions, private healing treatments (optional) and a group shamanic journey, Aerial Yoga, and a final party night.Bonfire and live music jam.

Immerse yourself in a beautiful, fun and purifying retreat, in the lush jungle hills of Costa Rica @ VivaLaRaw- an Eco-aware-Community Farm.
45 min from the coast of Dominical. Near the amazing diamanté waterfall and Nayaca famous waterfall.
Return to raw energy! Raw food, Raw exercise, Raw treatments, Raw breathing n Raw fun!

Local amazing Waterfalls- the “Avatar”, peace falls and private pools.

Accommodation – tents platform structure. Placing your tent is optional.
—  Raw delicious food; Organic fruits and veggies of the farm.

We live in a simple and basic lifestyle which is part of our belief system and the ways we wish to share with you.
It is all about return to nature and connect with Mother Earth.

Come-learn-share-experience.
Back to raw life!

Example of a Day:

7:00 –   Morning Tai-Chi-Gong 1
8:30 –   Breakfast – Smoothie & fruits
10:00 – Breathing session 1
11:00 – Free 30 min. consultation/ Private treatments/ free time
12:30 – Lunch
15:00 – Eco farm tour
17:00 – Tai chi introduction
18:00 – Dinner – light
19:30 – Full Moon and Bonfire.
PLUS… Music, bonfire, rainforest walks, waterfalls, healing, & moreReserve your place now…in 2015 it was sold out
Read reviews from previous participants
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Cost:
Early Bird, until 15/02 – $950
Regular, until 01/03 – $1150
info@oshri.org, www.oshri.org, 506-8928-6334

 
Traditional Latino Medicine – Level One
Monday, March 7th  to  Sunday, March 13th  2016

This first level training will prepare participants to begin exploring the traditional health-promoting practices of Latin America, often known as Curanderismo. We will discuss this wellness system’s Indigenous, European, Asian and African roots, philosophy, cultural sustainability, methodology, herbalism, bodywork (sobando), energetic cleansing (limpia), holistic counseling (platica), hydrotherapy, food medicine, ceremony, finding the path to healing, the lessons of disease, creating community and connecting with the sacred through song and ceremony.
This week-long course includes opportunities for private study, individual experimentation and community building. Hidden Garden provides an ideal location for visiting local healers, touring the rainforest or researching rare books in our library. Our teaching staff offers a unique blend of tools and knowledge and all classes are dynamic and interactive.
Venue
– Hidden Garden Wellness Center
  Puerto Viejo, Limon Costa Rica
Cost is $1500 (register before February 13th for 20% off).
Includes 8 nights shared lodging at Hidden Garden, meals and all course activities.
Level One is required for advanced studies and eventual program completion (see more).
The following educational experiences are scheduled:

Introduction to Traditional Latino Medicine
Rachel Thomas

Shamanic Voyage
Jane Segleau Earle

Indigenous Traditional Medicine
Ricardo Morales

European Traditional Medicine
Ancel Mitchell

Afro-Caribbean Traditional Medicine
Wilferd Cornwall

Chinese Traditional Medicine
Sarah Wu

Purifying Body & Spirit
Carmen Carmahuaca

The Life of a Curandera
Carmen Carmahuaca

Mexica Sweat Lodge & Song Circle
Natalia Del Valle

 
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