YIN YOGA & FASCIA TEACHER TRAINING (100h)
​with Liina Tael & Valerie Hartwich
FEBRUARY – JUNE 2023
combination of ONLINE & IN PERSON RETREAT

Are you seeking a solid, practical, well-rounded understanding of yin yoga,
whether to deepen your practice or teaching?

This training will give you a comprehensive knowledge of yin through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional movement, as well as fascia and somatic yoga, so you can find your own yin path in a safe and meaningful way. Last but not least, this training integrates contemplative self-inquiry work to help refine what the practice means for you, how it can enrich your daily life, and how you want to share it with the world. Through lectures, pre-recorded tutorials, experimentation in your body, practice sessions, in-depth posture labs and homework for self-inquiry, you will explore the wholesome effect this potent practice has on the body, mind and spirit.

The last module of the training will be an in-person immersion held at retreat house in a lush Odenwald forest. The long weekend together will serve as container for integration as we weave together all the threads from the previous modules, the self-study and homework.  

TRAINING DATES FOR 2023:

TOPICS COVERED : 

Yin yoga according to Western Anatomy (Functional approach to yoga)​ The principles of Yin yoga Tension versus compression Sensation based alignment, functional approach, skeletal variation The science behind Yin yoga How to teach the core Yin postures safely, offer variations and use props ​You will get a solid foundation and understanding of the anatomy of yin poses via functional approach to yoga (Paul Grilley method) by introducing the 7 archetypal pose families and learning about target areas. You’ll understand skeletal restrictions and anatomical aspects of each pose and will learn how to adapt and use variations and props to make the practice suit different bodies. Yin yoga, subtle body, myofascial meridians and introduction to Chinese Medicine (with a Chinese Medicine specialist ​and acupuncturist as a guest lecturer)   Taoist philosophy and yin-yang theory 5 element theory 3 treasures of Taoism (Qi, Jing, Shen) Myofascial Meridians The organs, energy channels and their connection to yin yoga practice​ Connecting meridian theory with science-based fascia knowledge Introduction to the vast field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bringing a concise guide of the connections between TCM, fascia and yin yoga. You will discover how Taoist philosophy can enrich and inform your own practice, your teaching and your general comprehension of health and balanced living.

Yin yoga, fascia and somatics ​ Understanding the centrality of fascia for yin  Supporting healthy fascia  Understanding what yin and somatics offer the fascia  Fascia lines and related poses/movements  Sequencing with a fascia focus  ​Throughout the training we explore the nature and importance of fascia in the body, and what a fascia approach has to offer the yin practice, and vice versa. Understanding fascia is pivotal in any type of health, yoga or movement related education, because it helps you grasp how everyday movements and habits shape the body from the inside, and how to use this knowledge to create impactful sequences. This approach also brings understanding of what we  feel during a pose and how to find the healthy ‘edge’ that supports the tissues, as well as how to deal with chronic pain and support healing. ​ Yin yoga & self-inquiry The practical tools of yin for everyday challenges  Creating mini yin/somatic sequences for daily life, for your own well-being and that of your students  Psychosomatics and yin  The role of the nervous system in healing, learning and implementing change ​ This YTT approaches yin yoga as a contemplative practice that can support us off the mat, by bringing together self-inquiry and sensory awareness. You’ll explore in theory and practice yin as a tool for self-awareness that helps activate your capacity for self-healing and agency on and off the mat.  ​Teaching yin yoga Sequencing based on anatomy, meridian theory and fascial lines  Holding space, using voice, cueing and language to effectively guide students  Opportunities to practice teaching  Basic self-care for yoga teachers  This module focuses on the practical skills needed to teach yin yoga effectively and authentically, in a way that sustains both teacher and students. You will look at what it means to hold space, how to develop your voice and vocabulary, and how to care for yourself when you teach. And of course you will teach one another to get practice and understanding of what that means practically.

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The first and the last modules are held IN-PERSON:
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FEBRUARY 23 – 26 in peron in Berlin VEA STUDIO, Naunynstraße 38 ​Non-residential: please arrange your own accommodation if you are attending from outside Berlin. Lecture sessions will be recorded but not livestreamed, in-person attendance is needed to commence the training. SESSION TIMES MODULE 1 (FEB 23-26): Thursday 2pm – 5pm Friday 1pm – 5:30pm Saturday 2pm – 8pm Sunday 10am – 4:30pm  Community building is a core value for Liina and Valerie, therefore the initiation into the Yin and Fascia training will be in person, where we begin to cultivate the fertile soil for learning, practicing, sharing and growing together.

JUNE 8- 11 immersion retreat in Odenwald (5,5h by train from Berlin) Yellow Yoga retreat center “Gebhardshütte” Residential integration and immersion retreat: food and accommodation provided.  No recordings or livestreams, in-person attendance is required to complete the training.  MODULE 4 (JUNE 8- 11) : Arrival Thursday evening – departure Sunday at noon. Destination station: Hetzbach Beerfelden Bahnhof Closest airport: Frankfurt Airport ​ The purpose of the last module is to integrate the knowledge learnt so far, to practice teaching with each other, and to explore what teaching yin means beside sequences, and how to share your unique voice, confidently and with ease. The retreat setting will allow abundant space and time to work together, individually and in smaller groups, but also to spend time in nature and to share meals and time together between the sessions.

TRAINING FEE:​

3-week morning challenge: “Fascia Yoga” with Valerie Hartwich
Jan 16-Feb 03, 2023
Mo-Fr 08.30-10.00
Studio Sonne (Sonnenallee 67) & online
English
135€

Register here.

(Participants will receive the Zoom-Info to join the morning challenge together with your booking confirmation via e-mail. Yellow yoga will record the morning challenge and the recording will be available to watch for 48h for all yogis.)

The fascia has in recent years been scientifically recognised as central to our well-being, from mobility, to healing, the immune system, or emotional states. It has also become obvious it plays a key role in sensory perception, or awareness, and could be what ancient yogis referred to as koshas and chakras.

This course will explain what fascia is, how it functions and what it needs to support greater overall health. It will also make esoteric concepts such as chakras, nadhis, and koshas accessible and translatable in modern terms. In fact, diving into the world of fascia is like stepping into a magical realm of possibilities, opening up simple, practical and deeply impactful ways to deepen your connection with your body and the world around, to tap into your own healing power and experience the state of union that is yoga.

Each week will focus on a specific area of the body and we will move in specific ways to help you explore where your discomfort comes from and how to shift it. You will be offered simple movements and tools to use in daily life, as well as variations for your regular yoga practice to help keep your fascia healthy, and personalise your yoga practice, be it vinyasa and yin yoga.

Week 1
– Fascia for the jaw/neck/shoulders.
– What is fascia.
– The main fascia lines in the body.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in vinyasa.

Week 2
– Fascia for the middle and lower spine/diaphragm.
– What fascia needs for health.
– Basic principles of fascia yoga in yin.

Week 3
– Fascia for the hips/pelvis/legs.
– Fascia and the energy body: similarities in nature and needs.
– Fascia, perception and intuition.

All levels are welcome. Bring a journal for taking notes.

3 weekends online plus 3-day non-residential immersion in Berlin 

with 

LIINA TAEL & VALERIE HARTWICH 

February 11 -13 & 25 -27 (both online) 

March 11-13 (online) &  24 – 27 (immersion in Berlin) 

Bildungspraemien accepted!

Explore the rich depth of yin as a practice and way of life 

Learn to safely and confidently practice and teach it 

Find your own voice as a yin teacher 

Teach yin yoga safely and confidently

Are you seeking a solid, practical, well-rounded understanding of yin yoga, whether to deepen your practice or teaching? This teacher training is set up to give you a wholesome introduction to yin yoga, build a foundation and support you to develop on your own yin journey as a student and teacher. 

This training will give you a comprehensive knowledge of yin through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), functional movement, as well as fascia and somatic yoga, so you can find your own yin path in a safe and meaningful way. Last but not least, this training integrates contemplative self-inquiry work to help refine what the practice means for you, how it can enrich your daily life, and how you want to share it with the world. 

Through lectures, pre-recorded tutorials, experimentation in your body, practice sessions, in-depth posture labs and homework for self-inquiry, you will explore the wholesome effect this potent practice has on the body, mind and spirit. 

The training is structured in four modules, each devoted to a specific focus. 

Each training module consists of daily yin yoga practices, lectures, interactive embodiment exercises/inquiries, group work, discussions and homework assignments. Your further journey into practicing and teaching yin yoga will be supported by a comprehensive 100 page manual and suggestions for further reading materials and resources. 

The 70-hour training consists of: 

• 60 hours live of streaming and in person sessions 
• 10 hours of homework assignments between the sessions 

The training is offered as a combination of ONLINE live streaming modules and a non-residential in person immersion in Berlin as the final weekend of the course. 

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1) Yin yoga according to western anatomy 

(Functional approach to yoga) 

• The principles of yin yoga 
• Tension versus compression 
• Sensation based alignment, functional approach, skeletal variation 
• The science behind yin yoga 
• How to teach the core yin postures safely, offer variations and use props 

The first module provides you with a solid foundation and understanding of the anatomy of yin poses, based on the functional approach to yoga (the Paul Grilley method). It introduces the 7 archetypal pose families and teaches about target areas. You’ll understand skeletal restrictions and anatomical aspects of poses ,to efficiently adapt and use variations and props to make the practice accessible to a wide range of bodies.

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2) Yin yoga, fascia and somatics 

• Understanding the centrality of fascia for yin 
• Supporting healthy fascia 
• Understanding what yin and somatics offer the fascia 
• Fascia lines and related poses/movements 
• Sequencing with a fascia focus 

This module explores the nature and importance of fascia in the body, and what a fascia approach has to offer the yin practice, and vice versa. Understanding fascia is pivotal in any type of health, yoga or movement related education, because it helps you grasp how everyday movements and habits shape the body from the inside, and how to use this knowledge to create impactful sequences. This approach also brings understanding of what we  feel during a pose and how to find the healthy ‘edge’ that supports the tissues, as well as how to deal with chronic pain and support healing. 

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3) Yin yoga, subtle body and introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine 

(with a Chinese Medicine specialist and acupuncturist as a guest lecturer) 

• Taoist philosophy and yin-yang theory 
• 5 Element Theory 
• 3 treasures of Taoism (Qi, Jing, Shen) 
• The organs, meridian and sinew energy channels and their connection to yin yoga practice 

This module offers an introduction to the vast field of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), bringing a concise guide of the connections between TCM and yin yoga. You will discover how Taoist philosophy can enrich and inform your own practice, your teaching and your general comprehension of health and balanced living. 

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4) Yin yoga off the mat & self-inquiry 

• The practical tools of yin for everyday challenges 
• Creating mini yin/somatic sequences for daily life, for your own well-being and that of your students 
• Psychosomatics and yin 
• The role of the nervous system in healing, learning and implementing change 

This YTT approaches yin yoga as a contemplative practice that can support us off the mat, by bringing together self-inquiry and sensory awareness. You’ll explore in theory and practice yin as a tool for self-awareness that helps activate your capacity for self-healing and agency on and off the mat. 

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4) Teaching yin yoga 

• sequencing based on anatomy, meridian theory and fascial lines 
• holding space, using voice, cueing and language to effectively guide students 
• opportunities to practice teaching 
• basic self-care for yoga teachers 

This module focuses on the practical skills needed to teach yin yoga effectively and authentically, in a way that sustains both teacher and students. You will look at what it means to hold space, how to develop your voice and vocabulary, and how to care for yourself when you teach. And of course you will teach one another to get practice and understanding of what that means practically. 

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ONLINE TRAINING TIMES & DATES: 

The online weekend schedule consists of a yin yoga class on Fridays and lectures + practice sessions on Saturdays and Sundays.

Fridays 20:00 – 21:30, Saturdays 13:30 – 19:00, Sundays 9:30 – 17:00 

The 3 weekends are designed to offer roadmaps and tools to different approaches to yin yoga:

Yin yoga & western anatomy (Feb 11-13) 

Yin yoga, fascia & somatics (Feb 25 – 27) 

Yin yoga, subtle body & introduction to TCM (March 11-13) 

3-DAY IN PERSON IMMERSION IN BERLIN 

Yin yoga off the mat & self-inquiry (March 24 – 27) 

The in person module will be held at a yoga studio in central Berlin. The exact location and session times will be outlined later. The broad time-frame reserved for this module is from Thursday 4pm (24.04) until Sunday 5pm (27.03). Anyone attending from outside Berlin is responsible for organising their own accommodation.  

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ABOUT THE TEACHERS

Liina Tael and Valerie Hartwich are Berlin based teachers dedicated to yoga as a practice of inquiry that helps people grow meaning in their lives, greater passion for life and deeper understanding of self and others. Together they combine over 20 years of teaching experience.

Their approach is shaped by their combined background in yoga, psychology and sociology, bodywork and Traditional Chinese Medicine in connection to Yin yoga. If you are in Berlin and want to visit their classes before committing to the training, here are links to their teaching schedules: Liina and Valerie. If you cannot make it to class, they both also have online offerings where you can get a taste of their teaching styles: Liina and Valerie .

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PRICE

We aim to offer an inclusive, affordable training that fosters a sense of reciprocity, belonging and co-creation. We accept Bildungspraemien towards payment for the training. Please inform us you would like to use yours when inquiring.

Our training is like the community of a permaculture garden, in which plants grow stronger and more resilient by being paired with companion plants. Healthy, thriving and generous environments celebrate diversity, reciprocity and the development of collective strength through the celebration of different skill qualities, capacities and needs.

In this spirit we offer payment options along a sliding scale based on individual income. In this system, those who have stabler, more comfortable financial situations support those who wish to grow, but have more restrictive means. This helps make the training more accessible and inclusive. 

Tier 1- Community Support – Seed: 800€ (limited to 3 spots)

This tier is for anyone facing financial challenges, but committed to grow their teaching or practice.

Tier 2 – Community Sustainer – Soil: 1100€ 

This tier is for average income, and represents the actual costs of the training.

Tier 3 – Community Supporter – Fertilizer 1300€  

This tier is for those who are financially well resourced and therefore able to support the true value of this work while making the course available at a reduced price.  

FOR REGISTRATION AND QUESTIONS:

e-mail : Valerie at valerie@essentiallymoving.com

Svadhyaya – the study of the self as a central yogic practice

Weekdays February 18th to March 9th, 8.30-10 weekdays

The practice of yoga incorporates the study of body, mind, heart and our relationship to the world and life happening around us. This is called Svadhyaya, and is a crucial tool to bring us into a deeper state of union, or yoga, through the development of our awareness into all the areas of our lives. It gives us an understanding of how we function, as well as what we can do to bring more balance and agency into our lives. This is essential for yoga to be a deeply transformative practice that helps us and those around us.

We will work with a range of practices and tools, drawn from various yoga lineages, and other self-study practices to explore our relationships in and to our body, to our identity as ‘me’, and to the world around us. These will include partner work, journalling, meditations, vinyasa, yin, somatic yoga and breath work.

At the end of our time together you will have a clearer picture of who you are and how you work, what you must be mindful of, and tools to help you deal with specific situations and circumstances.

Week 1: The body – connections – potential – needs
– A brief look at our incredible anatomy and all its interconnections, from breath, nervous system, through to bones, muscles and fascia
– A discovery of proprioception, interception and what they can help us with
– Vinyasa, yin, somatic yoga, breath meditation in movement and in stillness, journalling, partner work

Week 2: Self/Identity/Emotions – patterns – choice – discovery
– A brief look at how thoughts and emotions affect our physical and non physical state, and a link to koshas
– A look at whether yoga is a search for a better version of ourselves or a better understanding and relation to ourselves
– Vinyasa, yin, somatic yoga, journalling, breath meditation in movement and stillness, partner work, observation of our self-talk, embodiment work using asanas as metaphors

Week 3: The world and I – relations – agency – responsibility
– A brief introduction into how our relationships and behaviors hold the key to deeper patterns of our identity/ego
– Vinyasa, yin, somatic yoga, embodiment work using asanas as metaphors, aikido, partner work, journalling, reflection on asana likes and dislikes
– Balance sheet of personal patterns in body, mind/heart and in the world, with tools to help, and self-practice

Yoga and meditation are two domains which used to belong to the hippie, esoteric scenes until recently. Since modern medical research took an interest in them, these old spiritual teachings have found their place in the lives of millions of people. The healing and relaxing power of sounds and rhythms have equally been known and used for millenia.

In our events you will practice a mindful and quiet form of yoga, mixing gentle movements with Yin and Feldenkrais, accompanied by the warm and moving sounds of the Viola de Gamba and the Setar, played by Christiane Gerhardt and Elshan Gashimi.

This will lead you, in your own individual way, supported by the guidance of the experienced yoga teacher Valerie Hartwich on a journey to your own inner stillness.

Each session addresses a specific part of the body, which will be shared in the introduction, as well as the musical accompaniment. You need neither fitness, nor yoga experience for our events. Simply come as you are! Indeed, yin yoga is particularly well suited as a complement to active physical practices, be they yoga or other, since it develops deep body awareness and relaxation.

For our Luftraum dates, we kindly ask you to bring a mat, and warm, comfortable clothes, as well as possibly a blanket or large shawl. Should you have neither mat nor blanket, do let us know in advance so we may provide you with them.

To book email valerie@essentiallymoving.com

Join me and Sarah for a 4-day yoga retreat in a very special place in the middle of nature – Breitenteicher Mühle in Brandenburg.

Theme: summer retreat ‘Curiosity & Connection’ 
Sleep, eat, work, yoga, repeat…even when making space for self-care in our hectic modern schedules we sometimes slip into auto-pilot mode. This can get in the way of genuine deep connection and union – in other words yoga.
Busy and goal-oriented we overlook all that is already present.
We invite you to pause, to rediscover the power of curiosity and connection, on a 4-day retreat at Breitenteicher Mühle in the beautiful surroundings of the Uckermark region.

We will combine stillness, dynamic practices and playful flows, always staying curious, with no attachment to outcome. We will refresh how we connect to ourselves and others, and explore how to bring curiosity and stillness back into our daily lives.

About the mill
Breitenteicher Mühle is a luxuriously modernized old mill located near the village of Frauenhagen in the middle of a nature reserve in Brandenburg, near the Polish border. The mill uses the water of the river Welse in the district of Angermünde, Uckermark. Find a map here

The mill, a cultural heritage protected building, has been renovated using local and environmentally-friendly materials. Green electricity as well as heating and warm water is obtained from water power from the river Welse.

The bedrooms and bathrooms are luxuriously furnished and the yoga studio is beautiful and full of light. There will be a campfire every night and also one sauna evening in a charming, cabin-style “Bauwagen”. The kitchen offers vegetarian (optional vegan) and organic food cooked with mainly local products, including ingredients that come directly from the fruit and vegetable garden and beekeeping farm on site.

Prices
The price for the weekend is 210€ paid to yellow yoga.

The price for accommodation and meals will be collected by the owner of the Breitenteicher Mühle at your arrival in August:

• Double bedroom: 3 nights x 45€ = 135€ per person
• Shared bedroom (3 or 4 beds): 3 nights x 40€ = 120€ per person
• Mongolian yurt with 4 beds: 3 nights x 30€ = 90€ per person
• Your own tent: 3 nights x 15€ = 45€ per person

Price for delicious organic vegetarian (optional vegan) meals: 3×40€ = 120€

Reservation and payments
The fee to yellow yoga is 210€ and can be paid in full or in three instalments. Make your reservation and payment here.
1st installment          110€           immediately to confirm your place
2nd installment          50€            by Jul 1
3rd installment           50€            by Aug 1

The price for accommodation and meals will be paid to Breitenteicher Mühle-Organizers and will be collected at your arrival.

What can you expect?
– 2 daily yoga classes open to all levels, classes are taught in English
– A daily pranayama and/or a daily meditation practice
– Yoga theory and philosophy
– Surprise workshops, excursions and rituals
– Campfires and sauna in the evening
– The experience of a silence day
– Unlimited drinking water, herbal teas and fresh fruit
– Delicious organic vegetarian/vegan food, most of the veggies come directly from the garden
– In addition to yoga, you can choose to go for relaxing walks, enjoying stunning nature, little hikes in the nearby surroundings
– The option of treatments with massage therapist Rachel (not included in the price)
– A great time!

The retreat includes 3 nights and 4 days (we start on Thursday in the afternoon and end on Sunday at lunch time) with a group of max. 25 participants.

How to get there
From Berlin it takes about an hour and a half to drive there (depending on traffic). The train to Angermünde takes about an hour and leaves hourly. Yellow Yoga will try to organize car sharing and train groups, so you can share petrol, or you can buy a Brandenburg ticket together (29 Euro – 5 people). They will also try to arrange a couple of buses to correspond with the train arrival times at the train station in Angermünde. Arrival from early afternoon is possible but it would be good if the group get there latest 16.30 pm on Thursday, so there is time to show you around and to explain all you need to know. We will stay on Sunday afternoon for an excursion and leave Sunday early evening. For more info click here.

Refund policy
yellow yoga is a non-profit project and do their best to offer the lowest price possible. In this spirit they rely on the commitment of all participants. Reserving your space is binding and the retreat fee cannot be refunded in case of non-participation. If you need to cancel you have the option of finding another yogi to take your place (fee 20.00 €). This option is only available up to 7 days before the retreat (replacements on such short notice means a lot of re-organisation of transport, invoices, accommodation, etc.).

Balancing freedom and containment – Cultivating balance

Vinyasa, Fascia yoga, Yin and Restorative yoga

Let’s get still & enjoy a weekend mixing up slow movements, stillness and faster paces of flows.

After morning meditations and thoughtful dharma talks, I will teach special yin yoga workshops and lead afternoon fascia-releasing vinyasa flows.

Nurture yourself with healthy food, rest, and find both freedom and containment.

— 500 Euro —

All bookings via Mary-Beth Volker under https://yttwithmarybeth.splashthat.com/ ( scroll down for the retreat section. 

Weekend retreat in the heart of the beautiful Havelland an hour away from Berlin, in Götzer Berge

September 7-9th (EN/DE)

Experience the joy of moving, singing and speaking in your own unique way!

During this weekend we will release body and mind of all the blocks around being truly ourselves. Through yoga-based movement we will search our own unique way of feeling stable, at ease and joyful in the body, and through voice work explore our own confident and unique expression in the world.

All this will take place in a beautiful and magical Mongolian Yurt, set in nature. The food served will be wholesome and delicious, as is the surrounding nature, with its lakes and forest to enjoy during walks in between our at least two daily sessions.

Come spend this time with us, Valerie and Joanna, because the world is brighter and more alive when we are all truly ourselves.

10 % Early bird discount until the end of May!!!

For reservations email: stimmeundyogaweb.de (Joanna) or  valerie@essentiallymoving.com (Valerie)

What is included:

• Yin, Vinyasa and Hatha yoga practised with mindfulness and playfulness, and inspired by the latest fascia and movement science, led by Valerie and Joanna
• Voice work, led by Joanna
• Stunning nature all around
• Various accommodation options depending on budget
• Delicious vegetarian food
• Prices start at 270€ for accommodation in the yurt or in your own tent, 310€ for a shared room, 320€  for a single room.
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July 6-8th
Ponderosa, Stolzenhagen, Brandenburg

All the information originates from here.

In this retreat we will free ourselves from restrictions and move into liberation and abundance. We will experiment with a variety of tools that help us let go, we will make space for the new and celebrate all that we already have. We will look within, write out, shake out and burn the old, the stale and the heavy. Roni, Valerie and Paula come together for your transformation with a mix of Kundalini, Ashtanga, Yin, Vinyasa, writing, walking, swimming, silence, playing and being together.

Schedule 

2018_ponderosa schedule_Juli

About the house
Ponderosa is a gorgeous artists’ community run by wonderful and friendly people! There are many volunteers helping and the place has its own rhythm and ideology. We have booked two big dance studios and the Sauna will be heated on Saturday evening. There will be a campfires in the evening. It will be amazing – with nice food, nature, and space for breathing and creativity. If we are lucky there will even be some spontaneous performances to enjoy.

How to get there
It takes about an hour and a half to drive there (depending on traffic). The train to Angermünde takes about an hour and leaves hourly. We will try to organize carsharing and train-groups, so you can share the petrol or you can buy a Brandenburg ticket together (29 Euro – 5 people). We will try to arrange a couple of Ruf-Taxis to correspond with the train arrival times at the train station in Angermünde.It would be good if the group arrives around 16.30 on Friday, so there is time to show you around and to explain the way of communication. We will stay on Sunday afternoon for an excursion, or a swim in the canal and leave Sunday early evening. For more info click here.

What does the price include?
– Yoga classes in the morning and in the evening with different levels and different teachers. Classes are taught in English.
– A morning and/or evening meditation practice.
– Yoga theory and philosophy.
– A special movement/ dance and/or yoga workshop.
– The option of treatments with a massage therapist (to be paid separate).
– Campfires, singing cricle and sauna in the evening.
– Six delicious and healthy vegetarian meals (with a vegan option if wanted).
– Unlimited herbal teas.
– In addition to yoga, you can choose to go for relaxing walks, enjoying stunning nature, swimming, little hikes and excursions in the nearby surroundings.
– A great time!

Prices
The price for the weekend is 160€ to yellow yoga.

Additionally the prices for accommodation incl. meals have to be paid to Ponderosa partly in advance after your booking with them:
– Your own tent: 69€
– Ponderosa Dormitory (With your own sleeping bag): 76€
– Garden Cabin Single: 88€
– Garden Cabin Double: 160€ (2 people)
– Private Guest Room Single: 100€
– Private Guest Room Double: 174€ (2 people)

If you want to have a look here are some photos. Prices include six delicious vegetarian/vegan meals.

Please note
In summer there are many dance and performance workshops and trainings during the week (Porch-training program and international guests). So please be aware, we will not have the place for us alone and we will be all very respectful to guard each others privacy. There’s enough space to find solitude in the surrounding nature and at Ponderosa area, which is quite spacious. Please be informed that the toilet/bathrooms are very simple at Ponderosa. We would ask each of you to help the cooking team one time to prepare the food (cutting vegetables for half an hour for example). We will all clean our dishes after the meal ourselves. Karma yoga can be fun, too!

Please understand, that Ponderosa is not a hotel or a service provider – it is a self-organized artist space and we are guests there. Please adapt your communication and expectation to this situation.

Reservation and Payments
To reserve your place please register and pay online here.

Next to this reservation you have to reserve your accommodation (tents/cabins/rooms) at Ponderosa. Please fill out this form immediately after your booking with us. Otherwise it can not be guaranteed that there is still space. For questions about accommodation and food you can contact Adi: adi@seminarhaus-stolzenhagen.de.

Refund policy
yellow yoga is a non-profit project and we do our best to offer the lowest price possible and we rely on the commitment of all participants. Reserving your space is binding and the retreat fee cannot be refunded in case of non-participation. If you need to cancel you have the option of organizing another yogi to take your place (fee 20,00 €). This option is only available up to 7 days before the retreat (replacements on such short notice means a lot of re-organisation of transport, invoices, accommodation, etc.).

How much? 

• £650 Simple accommodation with 3/4 sharing (Limited availability)
•  £740 Double/Twin occupancy ( £650 Early Bird special valid til 20/03/17)
•  £860 for a Single occupancy 
• Euro prices subject to exchange rate, please consult us when inquiring 

                    

Dearest Women,

This is an invitation to dive into the deep, soft, vulnerable, powerful, wild and blissful nature of our Embodied Womanly Essence.

Gift yourself a week with a devoted circle of sisters in a stunning and cosy retreat centre, set in the beautiful Alpujarra Mountains of Spain. In amongst the raw and unbridled nature, and with stunning mountain/ocean views as our backdrop, we will explore practices that support an embodied journey of Awakening as Women.

If this calls to your brave and beautiful Heart, then join Valerie and Naseem, two caring and dedicated teachers. They will lovingly offer a nourishing and deeply healing space for honouring our bodies and emotions, reconnecting to our hearts and wombs, discovering and cultivating sexual/creative energy, through sharing circles, ceremony, guided meditation, guided movement/free dance/asana, and sacred tantric and yogic practice. Let’s play wildly, rest deeply, open our vulnerable hearts and powerful wombs, and celebrate together our journey as Awakening Women! You will be held safely and guided truthfully, as we work towards radical self-love and wholeness, developing a range of practices to allow an unfolding into our profound and fertile power as Women and Human Beings.

WHERE?

The stunningly beautiful off-grid mountain haven that is Hidden Paradise Retreat Centre!
Hidden Paradise is designed and run to feel like a home away from home. And Rupert and Jules, the incredibly warm and wonderful owners, quickly become like family, though they are mindful of giving people their space.

There is shared & single occupancy bedrooms in various dwellings built using locally sourced materials. The stone buildings also have comfortable communal spaces with fully working kitchens. The WIFI internet connection can be used in the main house where guests can grab a book from the library, socialise with the other guests or simply enjoy the stunning views down the valley to the Mediterranean Sea.

Each dwelling has various bathrooms (shower, basin & flush loo) and there are additional composting loos.

Thanks to the abundant Spanish sunshine, Hidden Paradise is completely off-grid, using substantial solar systems to supply electricity & hot water. An abundance of sun & spring water enables them to offer you a luxuriously comfortable stay, with little effect on our glorious planet.

Their experienced chefs take pride in creating delicious, healthy meals using home-grown and where possible organic and always locally-sourced ingredients, to prepare nutritious raw, vegan and vegetarian dishes. They are happy to accommodate the needs of guests with allergies to particular foods and often prepare gluten and dairy free meals – all served with so much love!

Sweat it out in the gorgeous hand built traditional wood-fired sauna, which holds up to eight to ten people. Or enjoy a cooling dip in the stylishly covered natural spring water pool, heated by the sun and cleaned using two alternative systems, a copper/silver electrode system and a U.V. light.

For more details on the venue head over to their website:
http://hiddenparadise.org/

EXCHANGE

From £650pp

Simple accommodation with 3-4 sharing (limited availability) ~ £650
Twin/Double Accommodation ~ £740 / ** £650 Early Bird until 20th March 2017 **
Single Occupancy (limited availability) ~ £860

Exchange includes:

• 7 nights accommodation and superb hospitality;
• 3 delicious home-cooked, healthy vegetarian meals per day;
• teas, coffee, water;
• all workshops, classes, tuition

Price does not include:

• flights (nearest airports are Grenada or Malaga)
• transfers (we have great reliable and cheap contacts, so do let us know if you want help)
• travel insurance
• visas (if needed for your country)

Contact Valerie or Naseem now to secure your place with a non-refundable deposit of £200
valerie@resonanceexperience.com / naz@theheartcentreyoga.co.uk