April 18th - 20th
"Dancing on the Terra"
An Earthday Celebration
with JJ Gormley and Samavayah kirtan
We've heard enough about fear. Terror, the war, a shaky economy, pivotal elections, troubled times....It seems in the information age, it is quite easy to get too much information. Let's take a break. Let's turn this energy around. Join us at Gray Bear as we celebrate life. This beautiful planet we live upon, the energy coursing through our bodies, the laughter radiating from our being; this will be the focus for our weekend. JJ Gormley will lead us in a yoga practice dedicated to opening our bodies and our hearts. Amy & samavayah kirtan band will lift our spirits with music, meditation drumming and dance. And of course, we'll spend some time hiking to the waterfall, watching the stars and soaking up the bountiful energy this earth has to share. Grounded on the earth with our spirits soaring towards the heavens, it is time to re-ignite our internal fire and rededicate our lives to the principals we wish to live by. To find harmony. In short: it's time to move....Dancing on the Terra; an Earth Day Celebration.
A Friends of Gray Bear event, funds from this retreat will be directly used to preserve a a pristine forest in need of support. Join us for wonderful food, quiet moments, refreshing yoga and sweet music and do you'll be doing your part in helping to preserve this planet we all share. See you under the stars!
In the yoga workshop you will learn to move from your core, to blossom into yoga postures from your inner strength; to awaken not only your internal alignment, but also your alignment with the Source. The workshop will teach you to find greater strength. Anchored in your core, you will also find an understanding, embracing, and celebration of your unique needs.
About the Instructor:
JJ employs a gentle, non- judgmental teaching style that allows students to be where they are in any given yoga pose and encourages them to accept and honor that place. JJ has a very diverse yoga background having studied from many traditions since 1979, most recently the teachings of the Desikachars (TKV and his son, Kausthub).
She has produced six yoga videos/DVDs, and a chanting CD which can be purchased on sun and moon's website.
Amy Barnes is a seasoned yoga instructor who has been practicing for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. Amy's most influential yoga teachers are Julie Russell (mom), June Lasalvia, Erich Schiffman, Gayna Uransky, Richard Freeman, Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Shiva Rea. Her kirtan teachers are Great mother Goddess, Jai Uttal, & Dave Stringer. Amy teaches vinyasa yoga classes at www.12southyoga.com and www.sanctuaryforyoga.com in Nashville. She currently leads a Nashville kirtan band Samavayah.
Thomas Anderson, M.A. is a student, teacher and artist of physics, sound and healing. Through the drum and other ancient instruments, he will lead us into the mystery of rhythm and its crucial role in devoted surrender. Thomas is a gifted musician who plays in the tribal percussion duo Rhythmystik, and is a treasured member of the kirtan band samavayah.
Who Should Attend
Any level of yoga student is welcome for this weekend. A perfect weekend for the first time/beginning yoga student or more ongoing student. Intermediate students will also find classes which will provide just the right amount of challenge.
Registration
Retreat price is $365.00 if paid in full by March 15th. Price includes tuition, lodging, meals and full use of facilities. Space is consciously limited. Late registration fee increases to $405.00 with balance due upon arrival before retreat begins. To reserve your place please register by sending your $100 non-refundable deposit to: Gray Bear Lodge, PO Box 682, Hohenwald, TN 38462.. Confirmation letter and additional information (including directions to Gray Bear) will be sent.