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Class updates:
Grasshopper Yoga Studio will close it's doors as of April 1, 2009. The building we are in is being sold, so we are leaving.
Since Nancy is expectinga baby soon, and Silke is out of town, we are not relocating at this time.
Nancy is still teaching a few classes that you are welcome to attend:
1) Common Ground Meditation Center
Wednesday 5:30 - 6:45. This is an open class and payment is by donation. Feel free to join any time.
Common Ground Meditation Center
3400 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55406
(612) 722-8260
email: info@commongroundmeditation.org
http://commongroundmeditation.org/
2) Woodhill Country Club
Monday morning 9:30 - 10:50am class held at the Clubhouse (follow the road all the way up to the top of the hill to the clubhouse)
Thursday afternoon 3:00 - 4:20 class held at the barn ( the barn is on the left next to the pond at you enter)
Payment for my Grasshopper students will remain $12 per class.
location:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?cat=woodhill+country+club
Please call me with other questions about this classes. 612-724-7311
Silke and I will keep this site updated with class offerings as changes continue.
Workshops:
GRASSHOPPER YOGA STUDIO PRESENTS
WINTER YOGA RETREAT
with teachers Nancy Boler and Silke Schroeder "Know Thy Asana, Know Thyself"
Christine Center, Willard, WI
5-8 February 2009
Written approximately 2000 years ago, Patanjali's "Yoga Sutras" is heralded as one of the ultimate texts of
the Yoga tradition. In it Patanjali offers an illumined, comprehensive distillation of the yogic path of
enlightenment. While some students/yoga enthusiasts may be familiar with some of the Sutras, to practice
in the spirit of the tradition and to have an embodied experience of the teachings is truly exceptional.
Specifically, we will look at the Yoga Sutras in Chapter II: 46-53. These sutras include the sage's words on
Asana and Pranayama. Our study will focus on the relationship between Right Effort and Flow of Prana.
Over this retreat weekend, Nancy and Silke invite you to develop a working understanding of yogic
science according to Patanjali -- to unlock the meaning of the Sutras and the potential of your personal
practice.
The retreat begins Thursday evening at 5:30 pm dinner and concludes Sunday around noon.
Participants are welcome to arrive at the Christine Center beginning at 3pm on Thursday the 5th.
YOGA RETREAT INCLUDES:
* All yoga and meditation classes offered by Nancy & Silke
* All meals
* Lodging
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:
* Transportation
* Extra services such as massage & bodywork
CHRISTINE CENTER:
The Christine Center is located approximately two and a half hours from the Twin Cities in the tranquil
woods of Willard, Wisconsin. Situated on 120 secluded acres, the center offers various accommodations
including guest house rooms, modern cabins, rustic cabins, and campsites. Since this retreat is offered in
the winter, housing options will be limited to guest house or modern cabin. Classes will be held in the
Meditation Chapel, a beautiful studio with a domed ceiling, skylights, large windows, and heated hardwood
floor. For more information on the Christine Center, please visit www.christinecenter.org
RETREAT RATES:
Guest house or Cabin - $440
These are all shared accomodations and vary from 2 person to 5 person. The Guest house is part of
the main building, the cabins are a short walk to the main building.
(If you have a strong preference, you can request either guest house or cabin and we will do our best
to accomodate. )
$100 deposit is required to reserve your space. Deposit is refundable only if we are able to fill your
space from a waiting list. Full payment is due January 10th.
FOR QUESTIONS OR TO REGISTER: Please contact Nancy Boler, 612-724-7311
e-mail to: nancy@grasshopperyogastudio.com
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GRASSHOPPER YOGA STUDIO PRESENTS
A YOGA RETREAT AT VILLAS SHANTI
PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO
11-18 April 2009
INSTRUCTORS: NANCY BOLER & SILKE SCHROEDER
YOGA RETREAT INCLUDES:
* Daily morning meditation class: 7 - 8 am
* Two yoga classes daily: 8:30 - 10:30am and 4:30 - 6:30pm
* Brunch daily following morning yoga class
* Welcome and farewell dinner held poolside at Villas Shanti
* Double occupancy rooms at Villas Shanti
* Plenty of time to relax at the pool or beach or to explore nearby areas/cultural sights
YOGA: Yoga classes will be held in the yoga studio at Villas Shanti. The studio is spacious, screened, equipped with fans, and surrounded by palm trees and flowers. Props – mats, blankets, straps, blocks – are provided.
The morning classes will be more vigorous, the afternoon classes gentle or restorative. The classes are geared for students with a minimum of six months yoga experience. Please contact the instructors, Nancy or Silke, with any questions regarding class level.
ACTIVITIES: Between classes there will be ample free time to relax poolside or on the sparkling white sands beach, just a two block walk from Villas Shanti. The world’s second largest reef is just 200 yards offshore, and the snorkeling is spectacular.
Daytime activities, arranged by our hosts, may include: snorkeling, exploring cenotes ( cave-like natural wells), massage, touring nearby Mayan ruins of Tulum or Coba, or shopping in Playa del Carmen. Activities fees are not included in retreat costs.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Villas Shanti is located in the small, beautiful fishing village of Puerto Morelos, 30 minutes south of Cancun. Each double room has tiled floors, bathroom with shower, and kitchenette. All rooms are screened, have fans and air conditioning, and overlook the central courtyard with freshwater pool. Daily maid service and bottled water are provided for each apartment. Overflow housing is within a five minute walk of Villas Shanti.
MEALS: Your yoga vacation includes an incredible brunch daily, as well as a welcome dinner the night of arrival and farewell dinner the Friday prior to departure. For those who enjoy cooking, small markets in town offer an array of tropical fruits and vegetables and staple items. There are also many restaurants in town, offering excellent variety of cuisine.
TRANSPORTATION: Arrange round-trip airfare to/from Cancun. If possible, please arrive at Villas Shanti by 6 pm on Saturday, April 11th, in order to attend the welcome dinner at 7pm. Your departing flight can be anytime on Saturday, April 18th. The
hotel owners can arrange your taxi to and from the airport for around $60 roundtrip.
Remember: YOU MUST HAVE A U.S.PASSPORT TO ENTER MEXICO
COST: $ 1050 double occupancy
$ 1500 single occupancy
$200 deposit is required to reserve your space; deposit is refundable prior to March 1, less $100 cancellation fee, unless we are able to fill your space from a waiting list.
Balance due March 1
The cost includes all yoga & meditation classes, accommodations, brunch daily, and two evening meals.
Not included in the Yoga Retreat cost are the following:
Round-trip airfare to/from Cancun
Transportation between airport & Villas Shanti
Activity fees (transportation & entrance fees to cultural sights/parks, tour guide fees, snorkel boat excursion, etc.)
Evening meals Sunday-Thursday
Tips and gratuities
TO REGISTER: Please contact either Silke or Nancy :
e-mail: silke@grasshopperyogastudio.com
nancy@grasshopperyogastudio.com
tel : Grasshopper Yoga Studio 612-824-0278
Please visit our website www.grasshopperyogastudio.com
You may also view more information about Villa Shanti at: www.villasshanti.com
This will be an incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of the Yucatan, as well as to explore new levels of your yoga practice. We are really looking forward to your participation on the yoga retreat.
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