Retreats at Harbin Hot Springs

Settling in to Meditation
A Weekend Yoga Workshop
Harbin Hot Springs, CA
2010 - TBA

Set in the beautiful and tranquil Mountain Lodge, five two-hour classes will be offered focusing on allignment with the breath. Classes will be structured for student's particular needs using skillful hands-on adjustment, partner poses, and lots of laughter. Each session will be followed with Pranayama and a seated meditation. There will be a special group program on Saturday evening. The workshop is limited to 18 people.

Cost: TBA

Workshops at Esalen Institute

Esalen Institute
Big Sur, CA

The Dance of Shiatsu, April 24-26, 2009

Table Shiatsu is a contemporary adaptation of the traditional Japanese modality with an awareness that focuses on proper body mechanics. Practitioners will learn to give a deeply rejuvenating session while remaining relaxed themselves. By using one's body weight instead of strength and by learning varied techniques for release along meridian pathways, practitioners can learn to facilitate experiences of profound relaxation and elevated vitality.

This work is done with the client comfortably clothed, but can easily be integrated into any table modality including: Esalen® Massage, Swedish, acupressure, polarity, or various forms of energy work. From the material covered, a practitioner can create a session ranging in length from fifteen minutes to two hours. As such, Table Shiatsu is excellent for on-site work as well as longer private sessions. A minimum of two-thirds of the workshop will be hands-on.

Self-care is an integral part of the Table Shiatsu practice. Gentle yoga stretches, Chi Kung, self-massage, silent meditation, and improvisational games will be used to open participants' awareness of their own and others' energy bodies.

Streams of Energy work scholar month, September 27 – October 25, 2009

The Work Study Program is a 28-day program for those interested in an intense involvement with the Esalen environment. A work- and service-oriented program, it is emotionally and physically challenging, and only rarely is it restful. Participants work 32 hours per week in one of Esalen’s departments and participate in that department’s program.

Jim Gallas leads "Streams Of Energy," a program of Eastern bodywork and movement, including Reiki 1 Certification, a thorough overview of Shiatsu Massage, an introduction to meridian theory, and an easy-to-learn, powerful Chi Kung form. Various meditations, self-massage, and improv games will be used to encourage awareness and expression. The program is designed to open students to their own innate healing potentials, to the power of safe, therapeutic touch, and to being more fully present in their ongoing unfolding. Participants will also receive valuable tools to facilitate the healing of others. In a spirit of compassion, laughter, and expanding awareness, students will be nurtured and nourished by the group interaction and by a deeper connection to Self.

Register with Maryanne: (831) 667-3080

CEUs available for NCBTMB practitioners

Reservations Information (Accomodations & Pricing)

Retreat at Sierra Hot Springs

Meditation and Yoga
Sierra Hot Springs
Sierraville, CA
Thursday, September 17 – Sunday, September 20, 2009

Workshop includes:

• yoga & meditation sessions, twice a day
• lots of time to soak in the natural hot springs, hike, horseback ride, visit Lake Tahoe or relaaax
• camping on the beautiful property or in the common room of Sierraville Hot Springs (45 minutes North of Truckee, CA)

Delicious meals, rooms or dorm accommodation are available for an additional cost. To book a room, call Sierraville Hot Springs at (530) 994-3773

Cost: $275 (if paid in full before August 15th, $325 thereafter) includes all instruction, camping indoors (common room) or outdoors, use of the hot springs and all facilities.

Please send $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot to:

Jim Gallas, c/o Lisa Martin 41 Grandview Street, Suite 1304, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Mt. Madonna Center, California

Silence on the Mountain
Mount Madonna
Watsonville, CA
Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, 2009

Workshop includes:

• 4 yoga classes
• 4 meditation sessions
• time to enjoy the beautiful trails of the mountain
• Saturday will be a day of silence until dinner
• creative circle Saturday evening

Accomodations, contact Mt. Madonna Center

Cost: $150 (if paid in full before May 15th, $195 thereafter)

Please send $70 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot to:

Jim Gallas, c/o Lisa Martin 41 Grandview Street, Suite 1304, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Nevada City, California

Seated Shiatsu Workshop
Phillips School of Massage
Nevada City, CA
June 13 – 14, 2009

For more information call 530-265-4645
or info@handsinharmony.com

Baliville Retreats in Mexico

Yoga Intensive
Sayulita, Mexico

February 1 - 7, 2009

9:30 – 11:30 am each morning in a delightful oopen air palapa with stunning views of the ocean and jungle. Awaken the entire body to more complete awareness, A deep exploration of alignment from the toes to the crown of the head , opening fully to the breath so to relax the mind and to settle into a larger sense of Self.

Only $150 US.

For accomidations go to sayulialife.com