Roots & Wings: Yoga, Self-Inquiry & Meditation; an Immersion Retreat for Experienced Practitioners

with Amy Cooper, Kristin Laak, & Selene Seltzer

May 20-23, 2010            at Buckhorn Springs Retreat Center Ashland, Oregon

In stillness and in movement we can relax into the direct experience of our true nature. This retreat will be held in the spirit of Pratyahara, Yoga’s 5th limb, integrating Asana & Pranayama practice, a day of guided, silent sitting and movement meditation, the application of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali as well as opportunities for group sharing.

RETREAT COST: All Lodging at Buckhorn is either Double or Single Occupancy: Cost for Double Occupancy is $495. and for Single occupancy is $585. (includes room, meals, staff gratuity, all classes, and teachers travel). Retreat dates are Thursday ~ Sunday (three nights). Retreat begins with Thursday afternoon yoga practice and ends with Sunday morning brunch.
ROOMS: Buckhorn offers unique rooms in their restored lodge, and in 1 or 2 bedroom cabins. Each room and cabin is unique; some have private baths, some shared baths, and some a shared separate bathhouse. Room assignments will be made upon receipt of the full registration fee and on a first come, first serve basis.
FOOD: Buckhorn’s seasonal vegetarian food is fresh and organically grown. The meals are served buffet style and can be accommodated for people with food allergies. Breads and desserts are homemade and the food is mindfully prepared with heart.
REGISTRATION: Space is limited! To register, send a check for the full amount (payable to the “Shasta Yoga Center”) for either Double or Single accommodation to: Amy Cooper, PO Box 968 Mt. Shasta, CA. 96067. Confirmation will be sent upon receipt of payment, along with directions and information on what to bring.
For more information, contact Amy Cooper at (530) 926-0221.
Immersion weekend is open to all intermediate students, teachers, and Vajra Pani Yoga Training graduates.
BUCKHORN SPRINGS: Twenty minutes south of Ashland, Oregon, the retreat center is located in a peaceful, rustic setting, nestled in its own small valley with year around creeks, old oaks, conifers, and open meadows. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and within the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument, the Buckhorn Springs resort of 280 acres offers inspiring hiking.
The Retreat will be held in a beautiful 12-sided dodecagon, a circular shaped building with radiant heated wood floors and ample windows and light, located in a meadow near the confluence of Buckhorn and Emigrant Creeks. For more info, see www.buckhornsprings.org

For Instructor Bios: www.vajrapaniyoga.com
To register contact Amy at (530) 926-0221

"Amy's teaching is a wonderful mixture of inner wisdom and body wisdom. I love going to her classes, I learn something new every time!" — Ana Holub

Maya Tulum

Winter 2011 (Dates to be confirmed) with Amy Cooper

Maya Tulum is a secluded eco-resort located on the Caribbean sea of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Only 80 miles from Cancun, nestled in tropical gardens where white sand beaches embrace the crystal clear waters of the Caribbean, Maya Tulum is the perfect place to renew body, mind, and spirit. Along with 2-4 hours daily yoga and meditation classes, there is ample time to relax on the beach, swim, take various excursions ie. to Mayan ruins, and/or receive massage/spa treatments.

COST: from $1,695. per person depending on Ocean View, Beach Front, or Delux and Single or Double occupancy palapa. (see Brochure for more details). Costs include all yoga classes, meals, and accommodations at Maya Tulum. Travel expenses not included. Deposit of $500. due asap to reserve space. Space is limited. Deposit is refundable up until November 9, '09 (minus $50. non refundable admin fee). All deposits are non refundable after November 9, '09. To see more of Maya Tulum go to: www.mayatulum.com

INFORMATION: Amy Cooper (530) 926-0221 or amy@shastayogacenter.com

REGISTRATION: Download the 2009 brochure with registration form by clicking here.

"For the last 3 years I escaped the cold Michigan winters to attend Amy's yoga retreat in Tulum. From beginning to end, Amy created a wonderful week where I learned much about my yoga practice, met great friends and enjoyed Amy's many gifts amidst a backdrop of beautiful sunrises, great ocean walks and a wonderful retreat center. " -Julie Silver - Michigan

Yoga on the River: A Women's Solstice Retreat - Rafting the Klamath

Summer 2010 (Dates still to be confirmed) with Amy Cooper

Three days and two nights being on the river, camping both nights at Rock Creek, a secluded and pristine beach. The retreat includes morning and afternoon yoga, meditation and the practice of silence to integrate our experience. Our river guides are women from Mount Shasta's Turtle River Rafting Company.

COST: $460.; includes yoga, meals, gear, and shuttle fees; transportation to the Klamath not included. $200. deposit. Space is limited so register early!

INFORMATION: For retreat information call Amy Cooper at (530) 926-0221 or amy@shastayogacenter.com. For rafting information and to register: Turtle River Whitewater Rafting

"It was wonderful to do yoga in nature with the river in the background, my practice felt so light and open, so balanced, energized and relaxed at the same time. The corpse pose and meditation went deep. It has been an inspiration for me ever since to try to find this balance and lightness in my yoga practice at home and in my life in general. This trip has also shown me that it is empowering to stretch my limits and try seemingly impossible things such as a handstand in the sand, and going through rapids in a kayak although I had never kayaked before in my life." -Annie Reinhardt

Shasta Yoga Center Retreats Disclaimer:

We provide a nurturing and safe environment and all care and responsibility is taken throughout the retreat to each participant but, participants are asked to take personal responsibility for their own self-care and (in the unlikely case) for any injuries incurred during retreat. Modifications are given to students with specific needs. When provided, medical history forms are to be completed before retreat and if you are unsure of your ability due to previous injuries please see your healthcare practitioner beforehand.