MAY 2012
Heartsong Studio Springtime YOGA Retreat! May 25-27, 2012
“OM Saraswati Namaha”
YOGA * Poetry * Art * Dance
Revitalize * Rejuvenate * Release * Relax * Rejoice
Spring is a Time of Rebirth, Opening, Unfolding, Awakening to the Light!
www.Heartsongyogapilates.ca www.Harmonydawn.com
WHEN: May 25-27, 2012
WHERE: Harmony Dawn Retreat Centre- Ontario’s Ecological Friendly Retreat
“Celebrate this springtime of your Life!
Honour Saraswati – the ‘goddess’ of Spring
Self-Expression through Art, YOGA, Music, Poetry, Dance!”
Allow your Creativity to Spring forth!
5 Diverse YOGA & Meditation sessions overlooking meadow, forest & blue sky,
with Instructor Elizabeth Hagan highlighting the insight/revelations
of Sufi Poet Rumi, Hafiz, Oriah & many other inspiring songwriters & poets!
6 delightful & deliciously wholesome vegetarian meals created by
macrobiotic chef Nicola Lawrence, chef/manager of Harmony Dawn
Arts & Crafts for the Soul: Multi-Media Art Experience,
with Artist & Yoga Instructor Anna Luczak RYT500
Time for you to Celebrate Your Amazing Life this Spring in company
with ‘other awesome, adventurous’ Yogis & Yoginis!!!!
$350.00 plus HST
*Includes all meals, accommodations, yoga sessions, & art materials
A deposit of $175.00 is required to reserve your spot
*There is still room for a few more! Space is limited so please register early.
Elizabeth Hagan
RYT500 Certified YOGA & Meditation Teacher, Teacher Trainer
Heartsong Studio, 18 Renfrew Ave. West, Renfrew ON, K7V2W9 613-433-7346
Email: Elizabeth@Heartsongyogapilates.ca
Energize * Empower *Enjoy * Enthuse * Enlighten
Revitalize! Rejoice! Refresh! Relax……
RETREAT AGENDA:
Friday May 25, 2012
4:00 – 6:00 pm: Arrival at Harmony Dawn “Choose a bed, get settled in!” www.Harmonydawn.com
6:00 pm: Delicious, Nutritious Vegetarian Dinner!
7:00‐8:00 pm: Opening Circle- Creating a Sacred Space Together, PUJA Ritual;
Lecture: “Insight YOGA” : Awakening Boddhichitta – The Illuminating Meeting of Patanajli’s YOGA Path , Buddhist Teachings & You!
(From the Teachings of Sarah Powers: Insight through YOGA, Psychology
& Buddhism, www.sarahpowers.com & Cyndi Lee OM Yoga New York)
*Puja: PUJA is a ritual where one makes a conscious effort to initiate a deeper connection to the inner and outer realms of the universe. It is an effortful initiation into a higher realm of spiritual development that is ideally leading towards ‘liberation’ from the worries or obstacles of worldly life. These practices can include: mantra(chanting), mudras, and yantras (visual mandalas to focus on for meditation). A pujari bell can sound, flowers, fruit, candles, water, gems, sacred objects and incense can beplaced on the Altar as an offering to that larger Cosmic Field of Consciousness to begin the initiation. When practicing Puja, we can offer anything personal or meaningful to the Altar. These objects will be blessed by our joyful, energetic time together as we endeavour to promote a deeper connection to our ‘Higher Self, to the Oneness of us all. The personal objects offered to the Altar will be blessed by the synergy of our ‘coming together, creating Sacred space together – Sangha or community.’ Once blessed in this way – they will retain this blessing and by their essence will foster greater awareness, vision and meaningfulness in our lives. Please bring ‘something close to your heart’ to be offered to our puja ritual and opening circle.
8:00 – 9:15 pm: Evening YOGA Practice (“YOGA Body –Lotus Heart – Buddha Mind’)
Saturday, May 26, 2012
7:00 – 8: 15 am: Salute the Sun! “Morning” YOGA Practice
Begin your morning renewed, inspired, playful and open.
8:30 – 9:30 am: Breakfast! (Nicola’s Breakfasts are yummy and good for you too!)
10-:00 – 11:15 am: ‘The Invitation’ – Celebrating Saraswati – goddess of Springtime & Poetry! Practical & Spiritual Inspirations from the Poetry of Oriah, Rumi, Hafiz, as well as Contemporary Poets & Lyricists; followed by some Poetry Playfulness Exercises (light-hearted, interactive poetry experience!):
- “Poetic License” Embracing the Muse Within! (with a partner)
- “Poetry Chorale” Finding the phrases that resonate deeply inside our hearts & souls
11:15 – 11:45: YOGA Mantras – Chants & Affirmations followed by Walking Meditation Outdoors
11:45 am – 12:30 pm: Laughter YOGA: Bringing Joy to your practice through Laughter & Joy!
YOGA based movement and breath work combined with Laughter based exercises to deliver deep & profound emotional, physical & spiritual benefits
(From the Teachings of Salimah Kassim-Lakha www.yogavision.com)
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Lunch!
2.00 – 5:15 pm: Inspiration & Self-Expression through Art & Poetry
- ‘Mixed Medium’ ART Class with Artist & Yoga Teacher Anna Luczak
5:30 – 6:15 pm: Heart and Soul! Self-expressive, playful dance class for your Heart, followed by
Vinyasa YOGA for your Soul!
6:30-7:30 pm: Dinner!
8:00 – 9:30 pm: “Evening” Bhakti YOGA Practice: Pranayama, Meditation , Kirtan (Chant),
Sweet Savasana & a good night’s sleep! (Kirtan: From the Teachings & Guidance of Michael Cohen)
Sunday, May 27, 2012
7:30-8:30 am: Partner YOGA – Playful, nurturing, supportive – FUN!
8:30 – 9:30: Breakfast!
9:30- 11:00 am: Free Time – perhaps take a walk down to Rice Lake, read a book, chat with your friends, write in your journal – create a poem, finish your painting, enjoy this springtime Sunday morning in your vibrant life………..
11:00 am – 12:00 pm: YOGA & Poetry/Mantra Practice
12:30-1:30 pm: Lunch!
1:30 – 2:30 pm: Closing Circle & PUJA Ritual – passing the Talking Stick
Sharing your thoughts about your Weekend Experience
- The weekend shall be interspersed with poetry readings. Please bring one of your favourite poems to share with the group at some time over the weekend. This could also be lyrics from a song, or one of your own compositions * There may be small changes to this agenda between now and May 25th, as I evolve into our weekend….. and also small time changes to this agenda throughout the weekend as we flow freely together – thanks!
With Bright Blessings to each one of you who reads this message,
OM Shanti
-NAMASTE, Elizabeth
