March 26-28 2010
"Working with our 'favorite' obstacle!"
Mary Paffard Teacher Training
Three Days of Teacher Training (or "experienced students" retreat
is not limited to Teachers only)
These 3 days we will celebrate(!) the kleshas or hindrances. We will identify and explore how we can use that which seems most challenging in our practice and teaching, as a way of opening to the possible. How does our obstacle actually serve us in some way? What would happen to our teaching if we were to be free of this obstacle/tendency?
Any preparatory reading in the yoga or buddhist tradition regarding what are seen as the traditional obstacles to living ones life fully is encouraged.
For information on Mary Paffard's "Presence in Yoga" Retreat click here.
Proposed Schedule:
Friday 26th
Arrive 10:00 am -12:00 (or evening before-see registration)
12:15 pm Lunch
2pm Opening discussion and meeting
3:30 -5:30 pm practice
Sauna time and chill time
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30-9 pm Evening session with final meditation
COMMUNICATING THROUGH WORDS AND TOUCH
Saturday 27th
7-8:30 am Pranayama and meditation
Breakfast
10-1 pm Asana
3-5 pm Teaching Methodology
5-6 pm Practice
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30-9 pm Evening session with final meditation
Sunday 28th
7-10 am Practice
Closing Circle
10:30 am Brunch
12 Goodbye or rest
What to Bring: For the TT weekend, bring a journal and your questions. Consider how much the breath, imagery, chakra and internal work is part of your practice and teaching.
Please respond to the following and return to Gray Bear with your completed registration:
- Give a condensed version of your yoga history and teacher training.
- Describe your current daily practice. Do you meditate? Do you practice pranayama?
- Give your teaching experience or intentions
- Why does this program interest you and what do you particularly wish to see addressed?
- Any particular issues that relate to our questions for this workshop around communication, silence and gratitude
Registration:
Arrival: Our retreat begins, Fri March 26th with arrival between 10:00 am -12:00. Lunch will be served. If you would like to arrive a day early because of flights/travel schedule to settle in and relax, our space will be ready. Most guests will do this. Please inquire for details.
Send a $300 non-refundable deposit to Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682 Hohenwald, TN 38462. Cost includes accommodations, meals and full use of the facility.
Cost for Teacher Training only: Please see below.
Cost: $1250 for all 8 days if paid in full by 12/1/09 after 12/1: $1350. Cost for partial only $500 for Teacher Training, $900 for Presence in Yoga if paid in full by 12/1/09. After 12/1 cost is $550 for TT or $950 for Presence. MC and Visa accepted. Payment plans available.