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SEPT 2019 THROUGH SEPT 2020 Inspiration & Transformation Community I Retreats I Wellness I Trainings Ongoing Yoga Classes Daily Practice Classes are typically 90 minutes and include gentle breathing exercises, asana and meditation. For more information, visit mountmadonna.org/daily-yoga-classes. Yoga Sutras of Patanjali — Chanting and discussion on this classic text of yoga philosophy. Tuesdays, 9:15-10:45 AM. Bhagavad Gita — Chanting and discussion on this epic source of yoga philosophy. Thursdays, 9:15-10:30 AM. Philosophy classes are led by senior teachers. mountmadonnainstitute.org/faculty-yoga Welcome to a Place of Inspiration Relax and Renew Resting on 375 mountaintop acres, Mount Madonna Center (MMC) is truly a place for KAYA KALPA WELLNESS CENTER reflection, learning and dropping into a deeper connection to earth, self and others. Enjoy traditional massage or a rejuvenating ayurvedic body treatment by our professional staff. Visit our full menu of restorative services at Our resident community is honored to host our guests as well as to steward the sacred mountmadonnainstitute.org/kaya-kalpa, [email protected] or call 408.846.4078 Personal Retreats natural environment. Enjoy this space of beauty—redwood forests, ponds, majestic oaks—with sweeping views of the valley and ocean. HOT TUB — SOAK UNDER THE SKY Contact Guest Services Swimsuits required. Located behind Kaya Kalpa Wellness Center Opportunities for friendships, connections, transformation and more…await For overnight accommodations Hiking Trails — Hike the redwood forest on easy- your discovery. and more information on personal AYURVEDA WORLD OF HERBS & OILS to-moderate trails. Hiking maps are available in retreats, visit mountmadonna.org/ Our herbal dispensary specializes in traditional compounded herbal formulas, the Guest Services, or Reception, Offices. personal-retreats. lotions, oils, herbs and ayurveda-related books and sundries. “What a beautiful home you all hold, deep within your hearts, Mail orders welcome. mountmadonnainstitute.org/ayurveda-world; Nature Walks — Walk along the lake, the ‘loop’ Ask about mid-week deep within your souls... Thank you for creating the opportunity [email protected]; 408.846.4062 and many scenic paths. Visit the garden and discounts. labyrinth. Enjoy fresh air and panoramas. to connect and practice, to release, and to grow. I learned so much about myself, yoga, life, love, and community.” AYURVEDIC CONSULTATIONS Pond — Bring a swimsuit for a warm weather Arrange an Ayurvedic Health Consultation with an Ayurvedic Practitioner, swim. Rest on the shore and enjoy the views. — Personal Retreat Guest Health Counselor or Student Intern. Book Online: mountmadonnainstitute.org/kayakalpa Tennis — Play on our regulation court. Please wear white soled sneakers and bring your own equipment. 2 MountMadonna.org MountMadonna.org 3 JAN 24 – 28, 2020 JULY 10 –12, 2020 Going Deeper: Ayurvedic Cooking around A Focused Meditation Retreat the World Yoga & Ayurveda MMC Staff Kamalesh Ginger Hooven and Practices were created for this retreat by Sumathi Lingappa Workshops, Programs and Retreats Baba Hari Dass. Participants observe silence, Apply and enjoy ayurvedic principles of meditation, devotional rituals and chanting. nutrition to cuisines from around the world. Register at MountMadonna.org Register at MountMadonnaInstitute.org Spiritual stories and a simple diet in a cave- Join this experiential weekend with lots of like atmosphere enhance this experience to hands-on cooking! bring the mind towards peace. Tuition $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15 Tuition $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15 SEPT 29, OCT 27, NOV 24, & NOV 17– 24, 2019 & Details [email protected] DEC 15, 2019 MAY 3 –10, 2020 AUG. 7– 9/12, 2020 Herbal Creations Mount Madonna Signature The Power of Yoga & Qigong for MAY 8 –10, 2020 Jackie Christensen, Ph.D. Pancha Karma Retreat Creativity and Self-Healing Deep Listening: Rucha Kelkar, BAMS, Ph.D. and Step behind the scenes at our Ayurveda Yoga, Ayurveda and Psychology Amelia Barili World Apothecary and learn the art Renee Rossi, MD for Peace of Mind Learn a 6-step evidence-based approach of herbal product making. Series of 4 Your personalized detoxing and cleansing for practicing self-healing,overcoming Sunday workshops 10-5 PM. program is supervised by an ayurvedic Sean Neesley and Darcy Cavanaugh negative emotions, and gaining access Tuition $495, includes all 4 sessions, doctor, and trained Mount Madonna staff. Access the ancient wisdom of yoga and to the full potential of your being. lunch, & materials; p. 15 Includes organic food, bodywork, yoga, ayurveda and the modern evolution of ameliabarili.com rest, and walks in nature. depth psychology to connect more deeply MMCTuition $315/$695 + meals & lodging; p.15 Call 408-846-4060 prior to registering. with yourself, others, and a radiant sense OCT 7–13, 2019 & $2,800 + meals & $126 lodging of well-being. Includes yoga practice, OCT 5 –11, 2020 Tuition per night lecture, and introspective self-exploration. AUG 10 –16, 2020 Fall Reunion Retreat Tuition $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15MMC Yoga & Ayurveda in Guatemala MMC Staff NOV 22 – 24/26 2019 Kamalesh Ginger Hooven and The Fall Retreat will focus on Reunion The Power of Yoga & Qigong MAY 22 – MAY 24, 2020 Tonia Mayerle and Celebration. Members and friends Practice yoga daily while exploring Amelia Barili Essentials of Yoga & Ayurveda of the Hanuman Fellowship, past and Guatemala and learning to apply the present, are invited to celebrate the Drawing from healing traditions of Yoga Kamalesh Ginger Hooven principles of ayurveda to daily life. memory of Babaji and the many ways he and Qigong, learn techniques for reaping Drawing from Patanjali’s Ashtanga Yoga touched our lives, while we practice, play, Details [email protected] increased energy, greater resilience, less System and the practices of Hatha and serve together. stress, improved concentration, enhanced Yoga, learn foundational practices of Tuition $225 + meals & lodging; performance and better relationships. pranayama, mudra, shat karma and AUG 14 –16, 2020 reduced rates available; p. 15 Recommended for individuals as meditation as well as basic philosophy Friday 10 AM to Sunday at 5 PM well as for counseling and healthcare and theory of both yoga and ayurveda. professionals. ameliabarili.com Ayurvedic Bodywork Intensive OCT 18 –30, 2019 & Tuition $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15 $315/$695 + meals & lodging; p. 15 Jeff and Susan Turner NOV 5 –17, 2020 Tuition Learn to prepare herbal oils, abhyanga, Yoga Diwali India: JULY 1– 4, 2020 swedana, shirodahra, marma point DEC 28 – JAN 1, 2019/20 A Cultural Immersion Liberation Retreat and massage therapy, nasya, and carna New Year’s Yoga Retreat basti, and how these treatments lead Sri Ram Ashram and Mount Madonna Guru Purnima to physiological and cellular cleansing, Center invite you to practice yoga and MMC Staff MMC Staff rejuvenation, and mental balance. celebrate the light of India amidst the Usher in the New Year with positive joyful festival season. This year Guru Purnima (the full moon $385 + meals & lodging; p. 15 intention, connection, yoga and fun. Tuition of the Guru, or teacher) falls within the Beginning with a one-day cultural tour of Mornings are time to renew and learn time of our annual Liberation Retreat. The Delhi, head to the holy area of Haridwar yoga practice while afternoons and focus and theme of the retreat will be on NOV 1– 3, 2019 & SEPT 25 – 27, 2020 where you will stay and experience evenings provide opportunities for the teacher(s), within and without and Sri Ram Ashram. Explore local towns philosophy, reflection, discussion, nature Healing with Ayurveda include time for yoga practice, discussions and villages. walks, kirtan and more. Celebrate New on yoga philosphy, service, kirtan and Kate Bentley & College of Ayurveda staff Year’s Eve with chanting, prayers for Details [email protected]; reflection. We end the retreat with a Vedic A look at basic principles of ayurveda, peace and dancing to the music of our mountmadonna.org/YDI fire ceremony honoring the legacy of including diet, lifestyle, self-massage, fantastic bhakti band! Baba Hari Dass and all our teachers, that cooking and daily yoga practice. $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15 includes puja and prayers for peace. Tuition Tuition $315 + meals & lodging; p. 15 Tuition $225 + meals & lodging; p. 15 4 MountMadonna.org MountMadonna.org 5 Yoga Teacher Training Programs Ayurveda Certificates & Ayurvedic Yoga The Aim of Yoga is to unite We Love Training Teachers! Mount Madonna Center has been training teachers for over Degree Granting Programs Therapy Certificate forty years. Sharing these teachings continues to be an honor and a joy. one’s individual consciousness with Mount Madonna delivers ayurvedic education and training for professional careers. There are five components to the universal consciousness resulting in Certificates form a stackable pathway, each with increasing scope of practice. Certificates Yoga Teacher Training (YTT 200) program. Steps 1-3 may be taken a state of peace. At the core of yoga can stand alone or culminate in the Master of Arts degree in Ayurveda (MA). Ayurvedic in any order. science are the eight-limbs (Ashtanga Summer Intensive: JUNE 18 – JULY 17, 2020 Health Counselor (AHC) leads to the Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner (C-AP) certificate, and Yoga), compiled by Sage Patanjali Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy (AYT) certificate. The C-AP leads to the Master of Ayurveda. Fall/Winter Modular: BEGINS SEPT 19, 2019 & BEGINS SEPT 14, 2020 1 Ayurvedic Health Counselor between 200 BC and 200 AD. This (AHC) Certificate This foundational intensive offers a comprehensive exploration of the eight limbs of Ayurvedic Health Counselor (AHC) timeless system includes living a positive Ashtanga Yoga theory and practice, as well as introductions to ayurveda and other Begins every January yama niyama and healthy lifestyle ( , ), paths of yoga. Tuition $2,420 + meals & lodging; p. 15 Six 4-Day Weekends plus Supervised Clinical Observations and Practicums; asana postures for toning the body ( ), Live streaming mid-month integration sessions; begins every January.