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2008 RETREATS
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Sunday Retreats @ Green Gulch
July 27, September 7 & November 2
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Please join me for a day of yoga asana, pranayama, and meditation at the venerable Zendo at Green Gulch Farm Zen Center. Also known as Green Dragon Temple (Soryu-ji), Green Gulch is a Buddhist practice center in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition located in Marin County, just north of San Francisco, in a valley that opens out onto the Pacific Ocean. The zendo at Green Gulch is ideal for this day of yoga and contemplation, with the garden and fields available for our walking meditation and a delicious vegetarian lunch prepared for us. Please bring whatever props you would like to have for the day.
The meditation cushions in the yurt will be available for our use. All levels are welcome.
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: $95 includes yoga and lunch.
or call 707 996 2617.
Send payment to:
Anne O'Brien PO Box 503 Glen Ellen, CA 95442
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June 1-8, 2008 Yoga Retreat on the
Mediterranean Coast of Turkey
  
Enjoy seven days of yoga, cultural immersion, delicious cuisine,
and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun and sea,
with Anne O’Brien
on the turquoise coast of Turkey.
Here the western edge of the Toros Mountains plunging directly into the sea creates a vision of Homeric beauty steeped in the mysteries of ancient history.
The yoga retreat center is a rare find in Turkey. Accommodations in traditional Anatolian style cottages overlooking the sea are nestled among terraces of olive and citrus. Pines surround the area and paths weave through native herbs to our private swimming cove with pristine azure waters. Out host Attila, and his extended family, offer us warm Turkish hospitality, while working in and protecting the beautiful natural environment. Our delicious meals will be of locally grown organic vegetarian food prepared in the traditional Turkish style. Expect sunny weather in the low 80s.
The day begins with meditation and pranayama overlooking the sea. We will delve deeply into the practice with an enlivening morning yoga class. We the gather for an abundant brunch of typical Turkish dishes. Midday will be free time to swim, explore the coast, take a jaunt into town, have a massage, or rest. Afternoon class will be a gentle, restorative practice. (This is a perfect place to bring your partner and friends not participating in the full yoga program, as we will have a morning stretch class for the non-yogis too!)
Midweek, we have a reprise of our cooking class that was such a hit last year and we will take one full day excursion to Pinara, one of the six principal cities of Lycia settled in the 5th century BC. There is no other Lycian site quite like Pinara with its untouched, gorgeous mountain setting of fragrant pines, ancient olive trees, wildflowers, thyme-scented breezes and its stunning view over the Xanthos valley. Pinara remains undiscovered by most and so retains its tranquil and mystical atmosphere.
Come enrich your yoga practice in this truly wonderful corner of the world!
For those who plan to spend a few days before the retreat seeing Istanbul, you can join Anne as she leads "An Insider's Day Out" in Istanbul!
Lodging and Prices
Retreat price includes 7 nights double occupancy lodging, all meals, full yoga tuition, cooking class, and taxes. Not included are gratuities, your airfare and personal transportation, or the midweek excursion (about $40).
Book by January 15 and your full cost is only $1000; by March 15 pay $1200; and after April 1, the rate is $1300.
Registration:
To obtain a registration form, please email itzik@yogafuntrips.com. Send completed form and $250 non-refundable deposit to: Yoga Fun Trips c/o Itzik Laron 441 Via Hidalgo #30, Greenbrae, CA., 94904 or call him at 415-902-8305.
Travel Assistance:
Travel assistance to/from Turkey and airport transfer to/from Dalaman airport may be provided for you upon registration. A complete list of recommended items to bring will be available a month prior to departure.
Paul Martinez and Izik Laron will be assisting Anne and lead the stretching classes for guests not participating in the yoga program.
Paul’s 20-year practice, enthusiasm and passion for the practice are evident in his skilled adjustments. Paul places strong emphasis on basics to create flexibility in the spine, openness and strength through the body. Itzik has been practicing yoga for the past 7 years and emphasizes hip opening, alignment and flexibility. His authentic individuality, sense of humor, and experience with retreats in Turkey add flair and fun!
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June 15-20
Tassajara Retreat
Zen of Yoga, Yoga of Zen
details available at the very bottom of this section or at www.sfzc.org.
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2009
Look for details soon on a return visit to Turkey, second week of June 2009.
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PAST RETREATS
Indian Summer in Sonoma
a Yoga retreat day at Westerbeke Ranch
with Anne O’Brien
Sunday, September 23, 2007
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A Day at Green Gulch Farm
with Anne O’Brien
Saturday, August 11, 2007
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Yoga on Turkey’s Aegean Coast
With ANNE O’BRIEN
YUVA ECO-HOLIDAY CENTRE in FARALYA,
JUNE 11 - JUNE 18, 2007
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Enjoy seven days of yoga, cultural experiences, and the warmth of the Aegean sun, with Anne O’Brien on the turquoise coast of Turkey. The Teke peninsula is an awe-inspiring region steeped in the mysteries of ancient history. Here the western edge of the Toros mountain range plunges directly into the sea creating a vision of Homeric beauty. This area of Turkey is renowned for its pristine azure waters, unique archeological sites, and welcoming people.
The yoga retreat center is set among terraces of olive, citrus and carob trees and pines surround the area. Practice will take place on a covered terrace with a wonderful view of the sea. Each day we will have two yoga classes. Morning classes will be vigorous and enlivening. Afternoon classes will offer asana, pranayama, and meditation. Midday will be free time to swim, explore the coast including the magnificent Oludeniz bay, take a jaunt into town, experience Turkish culture, have a massage, or rest. Midweek, we have a full day excursion to the Lycian Coast exploring the ancient sites.
Accommodation is simple traditional Anatolian style houses. Each building has two spacious twin or double bed rooms, overlooking the bay. Our host Atilla and his extended family, offer you warm Turkish hospitality, while working in and protecting the beautiful natural environment. Our delicious meals will be of locally grown organic vegetarian food prepared in the traditional Turkish style, all served on the dining terrace with a view of the sea. You can expect sunny weather with average daytime temperatures in the low 80s.
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Retreat price of $1095 includes 7 nights double occupancy lodging, all meals, yoga tuition, a midweek excursion, taxes and assistance with your travel arrangements. Not included are gratuities, your airfare and personal transportation, or additional excursions. A limited number of single and triple accommodations are available.
Registration:
To obtain a registration form, please email itzik@yogafuntrips.com. Send complete form and a $250 deposit to: Yoga Fun Trips C/O Itzik Laron 339 Via Casitas, Greenbrae, CA, and 94904. Balance due by May 01, 2007.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event of cancellation, your entire payment will be refunded less the $250 deposit if your cancellation is made before May 01, 2007. Payments are non-refundable after this date.
Travel Assistance:
Travel assistance to/from Turkey and airport transfer to/from Dalaman airport may be arranged for you upon registration. A complete list of recommended items to bring will be provided to you upon registration. For more information log onto www.yogafuntrips.com or call itzik 415-902-8305 or itzik@yogafuntrips.com | | |
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Anne O'Brien has practiced yoga for many years and has taught since 1990. She has enjoyed the great fortune to have studied in the Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Anusara yoga traditions and to have lived in several countries, feeding her curiosity about life and yoga. She continues to draw on the richness of study and discoveries on her mat to enrich her practice and teaching. She currently teaches classes in Sonoma and Marin.
Her yoga path has included working at the Yoga Journal, establishing and directing a yoga teacher training school, leading retreats near and far, and collaborating on a book, Iyengar, the Yoga Master, to be published by Shambhala in July 2007. Her yoga and life are deeply enriched by her family life, her students, and her community.
Anne lived in Turkey from 1990-1996 and is particularly pleased to be leading this retreat in a country she knows well and loves!
“Gorusmek Uzeri Turkiye'de” Lets See each other in Turkey! | |
June 24-29, 2007
The Yoga of Zen: The Zen of Yoga
with Anne O’Brien and Ryushin Paul Haller
Join us as we explore the synergy and complimentary insights and practices of Hatha Yoga and Zen Buddhism. Yoga classes will combine a flowing vinyasa style that encourages movement of the body and breath with fluidity, grace, strength, and stability with technical inquiry into the architecture of the poses. The yoga asana help cultivate the flexibility, postural strength, and breath-work that are the basis of Zen practice. The Zen sessions will enable attention, inner quiet, and open awareness that support mind and body to flow as one through the yoga asana practice. An on going hatha yoga practice is essential and experience with meditation is preferable but not essential.
Our schedule allows ample time to partake of the wonderful Tassajara hot springs baths, hike the wilderness trails, and swim in the naturally heated pool. Come make this a time to rest, renew, and rejuvenate.
Below is information on the teachers and Tassajara.
FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, LODGING CHOICES, COST, AND TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO:
www.sfzc.org
or call the San Francisco Zen Center Tassajara reservations at 415 865 1899.
Ryushin Paul Haller, co-abbot of San Francisco Zen Center, received Dharma Transmission from Sojun Mel Weitsman and has taught at Zen Center for 18 years. He has also taught in prisons, with the Zen Hospice Project, and throughout the United States and in Ireland. He has practiced Buddhism for over 30 years in Asia and the United States and lives in San Francisco.
Anne O'Brien is a devoted yoga practitioner and teacher from Northern California whose style integrates her studies in the Sivananda, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Anusara and Viniyoga traditions. She teaches workshops nationwide, leads retreats, and creates specialty yoga programs and training for companies and studios. Her teaching is informed and inspired by her own practice and her teachers Rodney Yee, John Friend, Dona Holleman and Edward Clark. She has studied extensively in the UK, India and the US, and has created and directed the Conference and Events Division at Yoga Journal.
Tassajara is located in a remote part of the Ventana Wilderness and for centuries has been visited as a place of healing. In 1966 the first Soto Zen monastery outside of Asia was established at Tassajara by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi and the San Francisco Zen Center, to provide a place where seekers could withdraw from the busy world for a period of intensive meditation and study.
The Baths
The native Esselen people were the first to soak in the natural hot springs of Tassajara and to believe in the healing and restorative properties of the water. Our bathhouse is Japanese-style and has separate sides for men and women. Each side includes a tiled indoor hot plunge, an outdoor plunge, large decks appropriate for sunning and yoga, a steam room, showers and a small private bath with hot springs and cold water spigots. There are also steps leading down to the creek.
Meals
Three vegetarian meals are served daily to our overnight guests. A buffet bag lunch, featuring gourmet spreads and fresh-baked bread, is also offered each day, as well as coffee, tea and snacks.
Zen Meditation
Guests are always welcome to join the residents for meditation and chanting every morning and evening. Free instruction is offered daily at 4 p.m. Come prepared for the meditation hall with comfortable dark pants and a shirt with sleeves.
Hiking
There are many beautiful trails at Tassajara. Hiking maps and advice are available in the Stone Office.
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