Christmas 2009 yoga retreat
A lovely way to take time to nourish yourself after Christmas day, to take a week at the beautiful Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre to relax, refrsh and recharge.
To see photos from one of Sotantar's previous retreats please see
Kundalini yoga and Gong Bath with SotantarKundalini Yoga and Gong bath for Self Rejuvenation, Joy and Healing
December 27th 2009 - January 2nd 2010
Description of course
This Christmas yoga retreat is a lovely way to spend 7 days just after Christmas with refreshing and energising yoga classes, relaxing gong baths and outdoor walks in the beautiful Burren. Not to mention the delicious vegetarian food.
Christmas Yoga retreat
Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga, is the ancient science of Yoga.
It incorporates exercise, breath, meditation and sound current to help relax, strengthen and heal your body, mind and spirit. Kundalini Yoga is the "Yoga of awareness" for families and people who deal with the stress and struggles of every day life.
It gives you a clear mind, vitality and a healthy life through the self discovery of your infinite creative potential or Kundalini Energy.
Benefits of Kundalini Yoga:
- Increase energy and vitality, relaxing mind and body
- Relief from stress, addiction, depression and insomnia
- Helps heal back pain, sexual dysfunction and neurosis
- Strengthens immune and nervous systems
- Balances metabolism, digestion (weight Control)
- Increases circulation and purifies the blood
- Promotes muscle strength and flexibility
- Anti-aging both mentally and physically
Enjoy Christmas at home, and then escape the madness
It can be lovely to spend Christmas with family and also the following day, and then as many people begin to over-indulge, it is great to be able to escape to the unspoilt beauty of the west coast of Ireland to spend time in the beautiful Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, and to spend time outdoors each day in the beauty of the surrounding area.
To get an idea of the surrounding area please see
Outdoors in the Burren.Kundalini Christmas yoga class
Regardless of your age or fitness level, you can feel and assimilate the benefits of this sacred science. From your very first class, you will experience a feeling of well being and happiness. With practice you will become more aware, radiant, youthful, Healthy, Happy, Holy.
The goal of the course is to introduce you to Kundalini Yoga practice so that you may continue at home after the course.
And also to experience the healing vibrations of a gong bath by Gong Master Sotantar.
There will also be an outdoor trip into the Burren each day and some classes outdoors.
Cost of the Christmas Yoga Retreat
The cost of the course is €730 and includes accommodation and vegetarian meals.
The food is cooked by Paddi the gourmet vegetarian chef who ran Seventh Heaven the well known restuarant in Galway city.
A single room costs €120 extra.
Additional nights stay at the centre
To avail of a cheaper flight you may like to stay an extra night or two. Cost is €35 per night. No meals included.
Who is the course suitable for
Suitable for complete beginners to intermediate.
Instructors
Salvador Sotantar
Sotantar has practiced and studied yoga, meditation and sound since his childhood in Spain. The Patanjali Sutras, the Hermes Kybalion and the words of Carlos Castaneda became important influences in his life.
By his early twenties he moved to the United States where he continued his study in yoga and meditation. Later he found his connection with the Planet Gongs and he devoted himself to learning the ways of the Gong and Kundalini Yoga. He was privileged to meet and receive teachings from the Master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan, by whom he received his spiritual name to meditate on his life path and destiny - Sotantar - meaning beyond the boundaries of time and space and one who lives for the light.
Sotantar is now a widely recognized Gong Master and Kundalini Yoga teacher in his home base of Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as in Europe. He has worked with and had the opportunity to learn from world-renowned Gong Master Don Conreaux.
In addition to his regular classes, Sotantar brings his knowledge and energy of the Planet Gongs to workshops and retreats around the globe. He frequently visits Ireland, as he considers it home, and offers workshops throughout the country. The Burren is a special place of magical beauty, and some of the workshops take place outdoors in Nature.
Sotantar’s commitment to bringing awareness, peace, balance and joy to the universal community led him to create the Planet Gong Peace Project Meditation which takes place monthly. The Planet Gongs’ sacred sound creates a space for all the participants to experience joy and their true selves. The Gong’s vibrations carry throughout the world the intentions to expand global awareness, raising the frequency of the planet to a higher level of peace. The Project has simultaneous meditations occurring in various places in the world: North America, South America, Europe and growing.
His passion is teaching Kundalini Yoga and bringing the transforming sounds of the Gong to the world. He enjoys giving Gong Baths and meditation and concerts to celebrate the peace, love and joy which is our natural state. He has recorded a series of CDs including the sacred sounds of the Planet Gongs and Tibetan Singing Bowls for meditation, awareness, and healing.
Photos and report from Kundalini course in 2006 with SotantarTell me more about the Gong Bath
Timetable for the post Christmas week
Sunday 27th December 2009 arrival
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 5:30 - 7:00pm | Arrival & Registration |
| 7:00pm | Dinner by Paddi |
| 8:00 - 8:30pm | Karma yoga |
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Introduction about Kundalini and this week |
Typical day timetable
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 8:00 - 9:45am | Kundalini Yoga class |
| 9:45am | Breakfast |
| 10:30 | Karma yoga |
| 11:45 - 4:30pm | Outdoor trip into the Burren |
| 2:00pm | Lunch at local cafe |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:30 - 8:00pm | Karma yoga |
| 8:30 - 9:30pm | Gong bath Meditation |
Themes for the Kundalini yoga classes for the post Christmas yoga week
- Balance chakras
- Open Heart Center
- Strengthen the nervous system
- Strengthen the physical body
- Increase Intuition
- Balance and Healing Emotions
- Master your Domain
- Self Mastery
- Mantra Yoga
- Balance Mind and Heart
- Partner Yoga/ Venus Kriyas (optional) and Healing Techniques
- Joy and Ones
- Healing Circle
Some of these classes will be held outdoors in the Burren after Christmas.
Alternate days
Every second day, as well as the usual classes listed on the typical day's timetable above, we have an additional afternoon class.
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 3:30 - 4:30pm | Optional individual counselling |
| 4:30 - 6:00pm | Extra Kundalini Yoga class |
Saturday 2nd January 2010 departure
| Time | Activity |
|---|
| 7:30 - 9:00am | Kundalini Yoga class |
| 9:30am | Breakfast |
| 10:15 | Karma yoga |
| 11:00 - 12:00 noon | Farewells |
| 12:00 noon | Depart |
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