7th Annual Pura Vida Yoga Retreat
Alajuella, Costa Rica
January 31 - February 7, 2009
Joseph Roberson & Kim Manfredi
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Our Costa Rica vacation is dedicated to celebrating a life filled with the joy and peace of yoga practice. You will be given space to unleash liberation from within.
Each day Joe and Kim's teaching will include theory, asana, breath work, and a whole lot of relaxation so come along and enjoy!
On our retreat you will learn about the Eight Limbs of Patanjali Yoga (Classical Yoga)which, when observed, will bring the aspirant to a place of peace and authentic presence. The Eight Limbs are: Yamas, Niyamas, Asanas (postures), Pranayama(breath), Pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), Dharana(concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (bliss). You will explore one or two branches of yoga each day, correlating the eight limbs of yoga with the seven chakras. Your body, mind, heart, and spirit will feel increasingly cleansed and rejuvenated.
Along with twice-daily classes with Joseph Roberson and Kim Manfredi, you will have ample time to roam the lush gardens, swim in the pool and soak in the hot tub or hang out in a hammock. Treat yourself to a bodywork session from dozens of treatments to choose from, all offered by world-class practitioners. There are numerous optional eco-tours and excursions to choose from. Some last half the day, some an entire day. Choices are not limited to a butterfly & waterfall tour, a whitewater rafting adventure, a coffee plantation walk, a day at the beach, and volcano tours.
Please invite your non-yoga family & friends to come with you. There are always group members who are not yoga practitioners, so don't let that stop you. Non-practitioners receive a $150 discount.
Prices start at $1255
This includes airport transfer, 7 nights' accommodations, 3 healthy gourmet meals daily, 2 yoga or meditation sessions daily, pool, hot tub, and more! (does not include airfare- typically $300-$600).
Register by calling R & R Resorts at 1.888.767.7375.
Joseph Roberson, RYT200, MFA, Owner of Sanctuary Yoga & Meditation Arts, Ltd. Developer and former Director of Teacher Training 200 program at the Yoga Center of Columbia. YogaJoe will provide grace, spirit, fun and joy for friends old and new. This is Joseph's seventh consecutive year at Pura Vida and this year promises to be the best ever because Kim Manfredi, whose heart-opening teaching inspires scores of students, will join us again this year. Joseph's and Kim's teaching complements one another beautifully. The intention of this retreat is to enjoy yoga, life and our fellow travelers through yoga asana, pranayama and meditation practice- as well as through sharing this beautiful week of our lives together!
Kim Manfredi, ERYT500, MFA Hoffberger School of Painting (2009), Owner/Director of Charm City Yoga studios in Baltimore.
Kim Manfredi began studying yoga and meditation in 1988 to facilitate healing from an injury resulting in four broken vertebrae. This healing was so miraculous she became a teacher to share the practice with others.
She has studied with many teachers and traditions, including, Patabhi Jois's ashtanga, Shiva Rea, Kripalu, Baron Baptiste, Bikram, Beryl Bender Birch, Panditji, Doug Swenson, and Rod Stryker. Kim is committed to yoga as a path to enlightenment. She owns and operates Charm City Yoga Centers where she teaches hot yoga. Kim loves yoga and is committed to staying a student herself.
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Butterfly, Hummingbird, Waterfalls Excursion
Howler Monkeys & Leaf-cutter Ants
Register by calling R & R Resorts at 1.888.767.7375.