Yoga in Hawaii at Hale Kai ~ Precision in Movement: Freedom in Stillness

March 26~April 1, 2012 with AMY COOPER

THE PLACE: Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, just South of Kona, HALE KAI (“ocean house”) offers a setting which allows the body and mind to merge with the spirit. The Big Island is a land of incredible diversity. Sea turtles and spinner dolphins frequent the bay where Hale Kai sits. The adventurous may want to surf, or kayak or hike along the coast in search of solitude or a chance encounter with whale or dolphin. Relax and read in a hammock beneath the rustling palms in a tropical paradise. Options to explore the power and intrigue of an active volcano, lush rain forests, warm springs, waterfalls, and abundant flowers evoke the ancient spirit of the islands.

Enjoy expansive living on the ocean; deeply renewing and inspiring. A remote, unique and magical taste of old Hawaii, Polynesian style.

THE RETREAT: Daily yoga is practiced in a round, open-air studio overlooking the vast blue Pacific waters. A morning invigorating, fluid Yoga practice and a late afternoon mellow practice including meditation and pranayama (1 day mid-week only a morning class is held). There will be ample time for rest & relaxation, massage, and excursions such as to remote beaches, waterfalls, and a visit to the City of Refuge, a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past.

COST: $1,600. (double occupancy) includes all meals, accommodations, & yoga. Travel, massage, & excursions not included. $500. Deposit required. Balance due March 15, 2012.

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE & TRANSPORTATION: Book your own Airline reservations into the Kona Airport. Plan on arriving midday Monday, March 26 and departing midday Sunday, April 1; this allows time (approx 45 minutes) to get to and from the Airport.
Check Hawaiian Airlines for reasonable prices. Reserve early!

AMY COOPER, E-RYT: Teaching since 1981, Amy received her certification from the Iyengar Yoga Institute in San Francisco and is currently founding Director of the Shasta Yoga Center and the VajraPani Yoga Teacher Training program. Amy emphasizes optimal alignment, presence, moving from one’s core and facilitating each student to develop a sense of empowered freedom in relating to their body and mind.

See Retreats Disclaimer at Bottom of Page.

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

Summer 2012 (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: Approx $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.