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June 20 - 27, 2010Summer Solstice
Casa Turire Turrialba, Costa Rica Daily Yoga and Meditation, Hiking, Rain Forest, Canoes, Kayaks, Mountain Bikes, Bird Watching, River Rafting. Jungle Canopies, Butterfly Garden, Botanical Garden, Coffee Tour, Horseback Riding, Volcano Tour
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Michele Hébert
Dr. Mehrad Nazari
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Michele Hébert is a master yoga and meditation teacher, natural nutritionist, author, and a pioneer in women's wellness and spirituality. Michele has been teaching yoga for over thirty years and was personally trained by Raja Yoga Master Walt Baptiste who bestowed upon her the sacred title of Raja Yoga Guide. She has also been intiated by Swami Veda Bharati and H. H. The Dalai Lama. Michele is a pioneer in mind-body-spirit integration within the Spa, Health and Fitness industry, and developed the first meditation-based stress management program at the renowned Scripps Clinic. She ccurrently teaches Intro to Meditation at UCSD. Her mission is to share with others the transformative practices of yoga that unveil our true potential. Dr. Mehrad Nazari is a Senior Teacher of the Walt Baptiste Method of Raja Yoga and was personally trained by Yogi Raj Walt Baptiste and has been teaching over 15 years. He is a Continuing Education Specialist in Yoga for the American Council on Exercise. Mehrad was initiated in Himalayan Yoga Meditation Tradition by Swami Veda Bharati of Rishikesh India and has received initiation by the Zen Master Kyozan Joshu Roshi, and HH. The Dalai Lama.
Dr. Nazari, as an adjunct professor of Business Negotiation, taught for ten years at U S Int'l University in San Diego. He advocates the application of Yoga principles to our daily and corporate life for joyful living in a sustainable environment for the health of our family, community and the planet. Mehrad and his wife Michele are regular presenters at the Inner IDEA
Conference, Esalen Institute, Rancho La Puerta in
Mexico and tead Yoga and Meditation Retreats Internationally.
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Retreat Rates |
8 Days, 7 Nights
Double Occupancy
Deluxe Room
By 2/15 $1,950
After 2/15 $2,150
Junior Suites
By 2/15 $2,150
After 2/15 $2,350
Superior Suite Sold out
SingleSupplement$500
Rates include ground transportation from San Jose to the hotel and return June 20 and June 27, accommodations, three daily gourmet health meals, hotel taxes, all classes and use of facilities, mountain bikes, kayaks, canoes, lectures, meditation sessions, bird watching and hiking program including the rain forest.
Additional charges for massages, horseback riding, river rafting, and special tours.
Deposit: $395 PP
Full balance is due by
April 20, 2010
Early cancellation: Notice before April 20, 2010 entitles you to full refund, less $150 service charge per person.
Late cancellation: After April 20, 2010 entitles you to full refund, less $500 per person. |
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Dear Friends,
The purpose of this spiritual retreat is to reconnect us with our inner being. In this busy world, it is so easy to get caught up in the outer circumstances of our lives and neglect the nurturing of our spirits. Since the beginning of time, great men and women have expounded on the value of retreat and solitude for periods of introspection, meditation and renewal.
Our vision for this Yoga and Health Retreat is to provide you with an environment of exceptional beauty and peace and to guide you in the practices we have found to be transforming ---physically, mentally, and spiritually.
We hope you will be able to join us. Since the program is designed for a limited number of people, we encourage you to respond as soon as possible. We look for the joy of having you with us in our efforts together for body, mind and spirit and for higher energy levels within ourselves.
In Health and Well-being,
Mehrad and Michele
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A WORLD CLASS YOGA RETREAT
Wake up to the melodious sound of Michele's flute as
a special warm drink greets you. Outside of your window you witness the most
amazing variety of colorful birds. Costa Rica has the most concentration of
bird species on the planet. As part of our activities a professional bird
watcher will guide us.
The Raja yoga morning session will be energizing and
yet calming. The inner practices of yoga will continue in the afternoon to
connect us with our true nature.
At your leisure you can take a short walk to the
lake and use the canoe or kayak or ride a bicycle to explore miles of trails
on the property or simply take a nature hike and enjoy the richness and the
beauty of the nature and its diverse collection of birds and butterflies. In
addition we have scheduled several hikes close to the property as
well as rain forest forest
hike to view exotic animals and birds native to the region. Also, you
may chose to participate in some of the optional activities of
river rafting in the renowned Riventazone River, jungle canopies in
the world famous area, the Butterfly garden,
botanical garden, coffee tour,
horseback riding, or Turrialba volcano tour. Or simply rest by the
pool and Jacuzzi in a magnificent
tropical setting.
YOGA AND MEDITATION PROGRAM
Awholistic Yoga and Meditation program to embrace life with purpose guided by
wisdom and an open heart.
The ancient Tibetan mantra Om Mani Padme Hum means "the jewel in the
lotus". During this week you will unveil the jewel within through this
authentic and time-tested classical style of Raja Yoga, which is inclusive of
all Yogas. Beyond the  boundaries of the many styles of Yoga available today,
this classic method of Yoga will connect you to your underlying essence.
It combines the flowing physical postures, utilizing the breath with
explanation of the Yoga philosophy and psychological aspects of each pose.
Michele and Mehrad, with their balanced approach, will guide you through a
consciousness-based and joyful journey into the heart of "Yoga" for
the purposeful evolution of consciousness. In each posture there are different
stages and participants are encouraged to use the level suitable for them.
For practicing yogis the session will serve to deepen your practice. For new
practitioners it will provide you with a solid base and time-tested tradition
from which to grow. And as you grow through these yoga practices, new
opportunities and people are drawn to you that vibrate at your new level of
awareness.
This Retreat will rejuvenate your body and still the mind allowing Spirit to
brilliantly shine forth. It offers you periods of silence and reflection,
as well as time for celebration as you create new dreams and draw new
opportunities into your life.
The spiritual practices that we do - yoga, meditation
and other activities - are powerful by themselves and when they are done in such
a vibrant and nurturing environment the combined synergy propels us to new heights.
In supporting such transformation we are working with the five star chef at the hotel for a nurturing and cleansing diet. The
gourmet menu is designed to celebrate the abundance of the nature and promote
clarity and vitality.
A WORLD CLASS HOTEL
Casa Turire is a haven of gracious charm set in the verdant, agricultural region of
Turrialba. One and half hour from San Jose. From Casa Turire, you may easily explore many aspects of Costa Rica:
its rich interior, from the Braulio Carrillo to the Irazú Volcano; its many,
roaring rapids from the Reventazon to the Pacuare rivers to the mystical Tortuguero Rainforest.
Casa
Turire has twelve delux guest rooms and four suites.These
spacious rooms-with strong, beautiful wood floors, high ceilings, and private
balconies-offer spectacular views of the surrounding hills. Each one is
uniquely designed with elaborate furniture of locally cultivated wood.
The lake behind the hotel provides
numerous activities. A dam on the
Reventazón River forms Lake Angosto, which is an astounding thirty-seven
meters deep. Casa Turire boat dock offers kayaking and canoeing.
The gardens are also spectacular. You need only to take a walk through the gardens
of Casa Turire to feel closer to nature. Guests frequently observe tropical
birds like toucans, orioles, and parakeets, and the pool is a relaxing location
from which to survey them.
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