Lara Warren Retreat
in Costa Rica
Magic and Marvellous
‘Moving into Stillness, Resting in True Splendor
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Lara is a Junior Intermediate Levell III Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher and a core faculty member of the Iyengar Yoga Institute in NYC, A dedicated yoga practitioner with over 20 years of experience, Lara has a strong practice and travels regularly to India to study with the Iyengar family. Lara's wonderful enthusiasm for yoga communicates through dynamic presence and beautiful demonstrations and her energetic teaching style both challenges and nurtures students at all levels of practice.
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Asana and Pranayama
In one of the earth's most bio-diverse environments, you will enjoy exotic and rare birds, howler monkeys, beautiful flowers and plants, surfing and boogie boarding, stargazing, kayaking, guided excursions, and of course, yoga, the main event! Lara's teachings will draw on the inspiration and diversity of this stunning environment, focusing on sequences that reflect and encompass the natural elements of earth, water, fire, air and space.
This is a perfect place to "dwell in our own true splendor" by stilling the waves of consciousness as Patanjali so poetically describes in the Yoga Sutras. Through the practice of yoga, we begin to discover that the more we let go, the more present we can be to what life has to offer. And there is much to offer on this retreat!
This 7-day yoga vacation includes:
* 2 daily yoga classes - an active class in the morning and a restorative afternoon class
* Your choice of accommodations - deluxe bungalows, hacienda rooms or platform tents
* Delicious healthy breakfast and dinner daily
* Corcovado National Park tour
* Waterfall Tour
* One-hour massage
* Internal flights and transfers to and from Luna lodge
* Hotel accommodations on your arrival night in San Jose (2/22)
Pre-requisite: 6 months of Iyengar yoga experience is required to attend this retreat.
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‘Moving into Stillness, Resting in True Splendor
Join Lara Warren, Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience, on the Osa Peninsula in beautiful Costa Rica where wilderness coast and tropical beaches meet the pristine Pacific Ocean for a yoga vacation you'll always remember.
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Accomodation at Retreat
Retreat Costs
Retreat fees include all activities listed left and your choice of these accommodations:
Bungalow

£1095.00 sterling - ($2165 - US) per person - double occupancy
£1445.00 - ($2855 - US) single occupancy
Hacienda Room
£1020.00 - ($2020- US) per person - double occupancy
£1295.00 - ($2565 - US) single occupancy

Platformed
Tent (w/ outdoor shower)
£915.00 - ($1810 - US) per person - double occupancy
£1155.00 Sterling - ($2285 - US) single occupancy
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The Quan Yin Experience
With Tiffiny Fyans and Sharon Smith
August 23 - 31 2008
Chang Mai - Thailand
Retreat limited to 30 people. Book Now
Spend a magical 9 days exploring the way of Quan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, revered by Buddhists as the Goddess of Mercy and by Taoists as the embodiment of Yin energy. Come to this special retreat and give yourself the opportunity to rest, relax, and transform!
Sharon and Tiffiny have been personally trained by Tao Master Mantak Chia as well as other famous Tao masters. You will learn qigong and meditation practices from the Universal Tao and Unconditional Love Qigong to increase your vitality, work with your sexual energy, open your heart, clarify your emotions and refine your understanding of your experiences in order to transform and evolve. In addition, guest instructors will share their expertise in sound, writing, dream journeying, and plant spirit medicine to assist us in our journey. There will be time for visiting local temples, shopping in Chiang Mai, and all the pampering you can imagine!
As women, we are blessed with a special kinship to the natural world and organically attuned to the cycles of nature. Like Mother Earth, we are able to bear the fruit of life and feed our offspring from the very substance of our bodies. We can learn many deep mysteries about ourselves by listening closely to her. Take this opportunity to connect with and cultivate your feminine essence or chi, allowing the Divine Feminine to enter your consciousness. No matter what stage of your life - Maiden, Queen, or Crone - we all can receive the guidance of her inner voice and movement in a deeply supportive setting. Return to your life rested, rejuvenated, and inspired to take your next step -- with all the practical tools you need for support, balance and joy as you grow and evolve.
Join us at Tao Master Mantak Chia's acclaimed Tao Garden Health Resort and Spa in Northern Thailand outside of Chiang Mai, an oasis of quiet elegance and profound transformation.
One of the most unique holistic integrated natural health spas in the world, the Tao Garden is the training facility for Master Chia's students. Conveniently located 30 minutes from the Chiang Mai airport, Tao Garden is a secluded world unto itself but not cut off from civilization completely. It offers unique, comfortable accommodations that provide the quiet and serene atmosphere required for rejuvenating and escaping the daily stress of life.
Delicious meals composed of organically grown ingredients with no unnatural coloring or flavoring.
Both vegan and non-vegetarian options are available at every meal. Yogurt, gluten-free breads, tofu, soy and rice milk as well as fresh tropical fruit juices are made on the premises. Spa services include a full menu of massage, facial, and beauty treatments from Thai, Taoist, and Ayurvedic traditions.
While you're here, take advantage of the state of the art integrated medical clinic, offering the latest technology for accurate diagnosis and over 60 holistic treatments. Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, jogging trails, infrared sauna, and Thai herbal steam bath also available. Are you in paradise, or what?
Book/ Reserve with deposit here for Thailand
see terms and conditions for payment
Book here for Costa Rica with Lisa Warren
terms and conditions of retreats payments:
Places are not confirmed until full payment is received
Deposit of £250.00 non-refundable is payable
The deposit payment on all retreats are non-refundable. Full payments made before February 1st 2008 are refundable less deposit on both retreats . After this date there are no refunds. Make sure suitable travel insurance is in place to cover all eventualities
(prices include a 4% credit card booking fee)
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Proposed Program for Duncton Mill retreats
Tiffiny Fyans
Is a Universal Tao Senior Instructor and Chi Nei Tsang practitioner personally trained by Master Mantak Chia, Gilles Marin and Doctor Angela Wu (O.M.D.). Her background includes studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Craniosacral Therapy, Deep Tissue, and other massage modalities, in addition to her years of Qigong and Chi Nei Tsang practice and study. Tiffiny specializes in women's health issues, sexuality, and Chi Nei Tsang, and has taught courses at Tao Garden in Thailand as well as in Mexico, England and throughout the US since 1994.

Sharon Smith
has been practicing Qigong, Tai Chi and other Taoist arts for 28 years A Senior Universal Tao Instructor, Sharon also holds a teaching certificate from the International Sheng Zhen Society. She has been a regular teacher at the New York Open Center, Healing Tao Center of New York, and the Tao Garden. She is the recipient of numerous foundation grants for her work with senior citizen and community health programs. Sharon was the spokesperson for Qigong on the nationally syndicated PBS television program "Asian America" and writes the Chinese astrology column for Asian Food and Lifestyle Journal.
Airfare and Transportation
Retreat participants must book their own RT travel arrangements to the Tao Garden in Chiang Mai.
Please make your travel plans to arrive at the Tao Garden on or before July 14 (retreat begins at noon) and depart on or after July 23 (check out time is at noon). Extra days are available at the Tao Garden. Details will be sent with your registration.
Airfare to Bangkok runs around £500 ($1300) though there are always good deals to be found online. From Bangkok, it's approximately $150 Return to Chiang Mai or take a train or bus and explore. Check the internet for deals.
Tuition, Accommodations and Meals
The retreat fee includes meals, and 9 nights accommodations at the Tao Garden in addition to a spa welcome package of foot reflexology/detox, upper body massage and herbal sauna.
One Star
Single Room - £600.00 - (US $1185)
Twin/Double - £580.00 - (US $1145)
Two Star
Single Room - £705.00 - (US $1388)
Twin/Double - £608.00 - (US $1205)
Three Star
Single Room - £730.00 - (US $1445)
Twin/Double - £628.00 - (US $1240)
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