Deepening the Practice and Recharging the Soul:
A Jamaica Yoga Retreat with Michelle Barge
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| Limited to 10-12 participants |
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| Island: Jamaica |
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Dates:
November 14-21, 2009 |
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| Accommodations: Bromley
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| Overview:
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Join us on this weeklong journey of immersing ourselves in the physical and spiritual practice of holding and releasing, softening and strengthening, sound and silence...all experienced in the beautiful hills above Ocho Rios at the Bromley Estate.
The retreat offers yoga posture practice,
mediation and Karma yoga as well as adventure, cultural immersion, and the opportunity to transform the self in Jamaica - a beautiful and diverse island whose motto "Out of many, one people" reflects the peoples strength and unity.
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owners of Bromley, who will be onsite facilitating this retreat,
have had a long and rich history of participation in the community
of Walkerswood, where Bromley is located. They donated land for the primary school and helped
build the pre-school which had no government funding. We will partner with the Walkerswood Community Development
Project, focusing on the pre-school. We will bring needed donations
of school supplies and volunteer
time reading to, playing with, and even teaching a little yoga to
the kids! |
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| "Be the change you want to see in the world" -- Mahatma Gandhi
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| Yoga Instructor: Michelle Barge, RYT |
Michelle
has been practicing yoga since 1996 following a life dedicated to classical ballet. She teaches an integrated Vinyasa practice focused on proper alignment and building core strength. Her style fuses her training in traditional Hatha yoga schools – Iyengar and Ashtanga – with her studies in dance and Pilates, combined with a deep knowledge of eastern philosophy and meditation.
Michelle is a graduate of Sadie Nardini's Core Strength Vinyasa Flow program and a 200-hour level RYT through the Yoga Alliance of America. She has trained in some of the top yoga studios in New York City and continues to train under some of the leaders in the field: Dharma Mittra, Paula Tursi, Schuyler Grant of Kula Yoga Project, Sadie Nardini, Bindu Wiles, Alison West and Tao Porchon-Lynch. Michelle is also certified to teach yoga in corporate environments through Balance Integration and does so in some of the top companies in the country. She also teaches in the New York City Public School System through Bent on Learning , which brings the joy of yoga and its benefits to low-to-moderate income and gifted students
Michelle is Board President of Concrete Safari - a Harlem-based, non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the joy of fitness and the great outdoors to inner city youths. She is also the Eco-Living expert at beYOU.tv where she writes on topics related to green, sustainable and organic living. Michelle currently teaches at some of the top studios in New York and Los Angeles including Exhale and East West Yoga.
Michelle's classes fuse Iyengar's focus on alignment and finding the therapeutic value of each pose with Ashtanga's precision and strength building. She provides intelligent hands on alignment and verbal cues to aid the student in learning poses thought beyond reach. This class truly flows, yet poses are held longer and deeper to build strength, and incorporates binds and twists to help in detoxification. Your practice will be heightened by Michelle's eclectic music choices -- from classical Indian tabla to R&B to reggae -- to help take your practice and experience to the next level. Classes open with meditation and close with restorative and pranayama.
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| Adventures
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| Monday:
We will be in the Caribbean so first stop, Reggae Beach where we will enjoy a picnic lunch and you can relax and enjoy the sun
& sea. Snorkeling equipment, lounge chairs and umbrellas available
to rent. |
| Tuesday:
We'll visit the local pre-school, make our donations and spend a little time followed by a a property tour of a neighboring estate, afternoon tea and a cool
dip at the source of the White River, so named because the limestone
rocks give the water a white, milky color. |
| Wednesday: Relax at Bromley where a masseuse will be onsite and available for individual appointments as well as professional Tarot card reading upon request. For those that want to check out Ocho Rios, hit an internet cafe or partake in a day trip our retreat coordinator will be available to make the necessary arrangements. |
| Thursday: Visit Harmony Hall Art Gallery, showcasing the finest Jamaican art & craft since 1981 then it's back to Reggae Beach for a traditional Jamaica lunch of patties, Red Strip and more fun, sun & sea! |
| Friday:
Tour Coyaba Gardens and enjoy the serenity of a genuine water garden, fed by streams that rise on the property. |
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| Itinerary: |
7:00-8:30 Yoga
8:45-9:45 Breakfast
12:30-1:30 Lunch
2:00-5:00 Afternoon Excursions
5:30-6:30 Evening Yoga/Meditation
7:00pm Dinner |
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| Package
Price: SPECIAL REDUCTION! |
$1250 per person shared occupancy
$1495 per person double occupancy
$1750 per person single occupancy |
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| Package
Inclusions: |
- 7 nights accommodation
- Home cooked meals: Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
- Airport shuttle (Montego Bay - Bromely - Montego Bay) on the retreat start and end dates
- Twice daily yoga and use of props (mats, blocks & straps)
- Adventures and Activities listed above
- Taxes and service charges
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| Package
Exclusions: |
- Airfare and travel to Jamaica
- Gratuities for the house staff, tips for taxis, tour guides etc. are at your discretion
- Personal expenses including souvenirs, massages, incidentals, extra excursions, alcoholic beverages etc.
- Travel Insurance - There are no refunds or exchanges at any time for any reason. We recommend that you verify your health insurance coverage and purchase travel insurance
- Donations school supplies and books at an estimated cost of $25
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| Registration
Instructions: |
| Click the buttons below to submit a registration form and deposit to confirm your attendance with the balance due 30 days prior to arrival ~ October 15, 2009. |
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| Visit
our Travel
Tips page to see our packing list, other recommendations
about preparing for your trip and answers to frequently asked questions. |
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