Anahata Nada Journey ~ Turn the Hearing Inward Retreat

Anahata Nada Journey Yoga Retreat

“Turn the hearing inward”

7 days, 6 nights

24 – 30 September 2015

 

Anahata refers to the heart centre meaning ‘unstruck’.  Nada is the sanskrit word for ‘sound’. Together they translate to ‘unstruck sound’ of the heart centre. Anahata Nada Journey facilitates personal journeys towards finding your timeless / unstruck self.

This exclusive yoga package will include two daily yoga practices, with Edna, experienced ERYT500H teacher and Mattia, RYT200H as sub-teacher.  Yoga will be a specialized practice under the skilful instructions of your facilitators.  You will be able to work through limitations you experience on the mat and renew your asana practice. During the yoga classes the facilitators will provide the necessary modifications for different levels of practitioners.  Edna is a skilled facilitator of asana practice for its ability to shift consciousness, awareness and intelligence.

Be sure to enjoy the physical challenge in a safe and holistic way of teaching.   The yoga-style is rooted in Hatha-instructions, focusing on alignment and holding of asanas, within a flow-style practice.  This gives the practitioner the opportunity to work on deeper levels.  On Day One, a therapeutic approach to the practice can be expected with a focus on breath work to come into the body and bringing the group on a similar pranic level.

The Anahata Nada Journey Itinerary

7 Days ~ 6 Nights

Day 1, – Sept 24: 

• Arrive at Ngurah Rai Int’l Airport. Airport Pick-up by Floating Leaf Staff Members – (transfer fees inclusive)
• Dinner at Floating Leaf (inclusive)
• Our first Yoga-meet-up half hour after dinner

Day 2- Sept 25:

• 7 – 9 am  Yoga
• 9:15 am   Breakfast and a Welcome to Bali presentation.
• 10:30 am – 12:00 pm time to unpack, relax at the pool, get a massage or spa    treatment, walk through the village, catch up on internet, etc.
• 12:00 pm  Lunch at Floating Leaf (inclusive)
• 1:30 pm     Trip to Pura Batuan Temple or woodcarving village
• 5:30 – 6:30  Yoga
• 7 pm Welcome Dinner at Floating Leaf restaurant set menu (inclusive),  with    local musicians playing traditional bamboo gamelon and Bali dancers.

Day 3- Sept 26:

• 7 – 9 am Yoga
•  9:15 am Breakfast (inclusive)
• 10:00 am Depart for day of snorkeling in Amed
• 12 Noon lunch in Amed (non-inclusive)
• 5:30-6:30 Yoga
• 7:00 pm Dinner at Floating Leaf (inclusive)

Day 4- Sept 27: 

• 5:30 am Muntiguning trek-  yoga, breakfast and lunch on trek
• Dinner back at Floating Leaf (included).
• Half hour after dinner:  Yoga

Day 5- Sept 28 (full moon)

• 7 – 9 am Yoga
• 9:15 am Breakfast (inclusive)
• 10:30 am Depart for day of beach and shopping in Sanur.   Lunch in Sanur (not included)
• 5:30 pm An early Dinner at Floating Leaf to accommodate the special Malukat Ceremony (inclusive)
• 7 pm A very special evening private Melukat Ceremony at Floating Leaf: A Balinese traditional ritual of purification and cleansing lead by a Balinese High Priest (This day may be switched to accommodate a ceremony under the full moon if possible)

Day 6- Sept 29:  

• 7 – 9 am Yoga
• 9:15 am Breakfast (inclusive)
• 10:15 am Last full day of Retreat –   Participants can arrange special excursions for shopping, working with healers, or do something they               wanted to do, not on itinerary. Guests can also schedule spa treatments, massages, facial, mani/pedi, etc. (not included)
• 7 pm Dinner- (Included)
• After Dinner Yoga Dance (led), Relaxation

 

 

Yoga Retreat Facilitators

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edna has been practicing yoga since1998 and is a ERYT500H Yoga Teacher. She holds certifications in the following:

• Hatha Yoga (The Iyengar Way) 200H
• Ashtanga Yoga Advanced 500H
• Atma Vikasa Yoga 200H
• Therapy Yoga 200H
• Pranic Healing – First Level
• Lifeskills Councelor
• Massage Therapist – Swedish, Therapeutic, Accupressure, Thai
• BA Degree – Health Care Management – Nutrition

Edna facilitates and shares yoga journeys intuitivelyto the needs of the ones involved. Edna has a strong focus on the asana practice and adheres to the physical structure and alignment of body, the subtle energies, the play of emotions and mind and the philosophy-of-yoga during her classes. She would describe her classes as “Eclectic Old-school” and is always willing to challenge the body on the mat. You can expect a classic Mysore style class, a creative flow class, or a strong alignment focused Hatha class or you might just experience an eclectic mix of disciplines!

 

Personal Feedback and Testimonials

“Namaste, Edna ji, I have great respect for you. I respect your experience. More, I respect your pure heart and helping nature. With good wishes, Arya Murty”

 

I was in a privileged position to attend yoga classes presented by Edna in Port Elizabeth.
She has a vast and in depth knowledge of yoga and the various postures and also offers other therapies. Edna regularly updates her knowledge by attending workshops and during visits to India. Her pleasant and patient disposition makes it possible for her to work with anyone from babies to the elderly.

Best wishes in your new venture. Stay blessed.
Meena

 

To whom it may concern.
I was referred to Edna de Jager by a mutual contact, for physical therapy and exercise after a hip replacement.
Because of my limited mobility it was agreed that Edna would provide one on one therapy.
I found Edna to be an extremely experienced and capable yoga and physical therapist, and she provided valuable instruction in a careful and caring manner. She worked within my capabilities with patience and only tested my limits when it was appropriate to do so.
The exercise routines proved very successful and my range and fitness increased progressively.
I would recommend Edna as a physical therapist to anyone lucky enough to obtain her services.
Yours sincerely- John Sadler

 

I am writing to highly recommend Edna as a yoga instructor.  I met Edna as her student in Mysore, India, during the Ashtanga Yoga teacher training this past July and worked closely with her for one month.  She is an exceptional instructor who took the time to carefully align my body while challenging me as a practitioner to deepen my practice in a safe and nurturing way.  She is both inspiring and caring as she helps students create a true union mentally, physically, and spiritually.

 

Edna strengthened my practice, gave me spiritual advice, and supported me as I developed my yoga and mediation.  Apart from being a strong instructor, Edna is a pleasure to be in the company of.  Far removed from my comfort zone as I was travelling alone in India, Edna welcomed me warmly and I felt safe and secure under her care and yoga instruction.  She takes a well-trained approach to yoga teaching, philosophy, and meditation and is excellent at understanding the strengths of each one of her students as well as the areas in need of practice and improvement.

 

Through Edna’s asana coaching she pushed me to challenge my own practice.  Since my training with her, I now teach as an adjunct faculty member at Pace University in NYC.  My course is an Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga and I have 20 college students who practice under my guidance. Without Edna’s caring approach to instruction, I would not feel confident with myself, or my practice, to teach a course on my own.  I am very thankful of having the opportunity to meet and work with Edna and hope that one day I can practice with her again. Warm Regards- Marissa Anne Ayala

 

Bio of Sub Teacher – Mattia Miechelan

Mattia belongs to the new generation of yoga practitioners, rooted into the traditional Ashtanga practice he combine his knowledge in massage to adjust and tutor his students. He is a certified Ashtanga 200-H teacher, he has trained with Edna in Mysore and he is student of Saraswhati Jois, daughter of Sri Pattabhi Jois.

Mattia has lived in the South of India for almost three years, in which he pursued a master in journalism at the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Interested by Indian culture Mattia studied Pranayama and traditional Ayurvedic medicine and massage. In his last visit to Thailand he studied Traditional Thai Yoga Massage at the Sunshine School, Chang Mai.

Mattia is currently living in Belgium where he teaches yoga and meditation while completing his post-master in philosophy at the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. He is mother tongue Italian but proficient in English, French, Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese with ongoing interest in Sanskrit.

Mattia will be assisting Edna on this Retreat.

 

Package Deal

7 Days ~ 6 Nights September 24-30th, 2015.

Triple Occupancy: US$1800 pp.  (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

Double Occupancy: US$2260 pp. (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

Single Occupancy: US$3200 pp. (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

EARLY BIRD OFFER EXPIRING ON 30 MARCH, 2015

Triple Occupancy: US$1600 pp.  (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

Double Occupancy: US$1960 pp. (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

Single Occupancy: US$2900 pp. (incl. mandatory taxes and service fees)

A deposit of US$500 is required to secure your place.

 

What is included:

• Deluxe hotel accommodation including healthy breakfast
• Welcome drink, refreshing face towel, and welcome foot massage upon arrival
• Round-trip airport transfers (pick-up and drop off)
• Use of yoga hall and property grounds per itinerary
• Welcome dinner
• Three rooftop terraces offering dramatic views of the Indian Ocean, Bali’s majestic volcanoes, and the surrounding rice fields.
• Several healthy meals (with advanced notice of 30 days, tour leader can choose dietary preferences (raw, vegan, vegetarian, etc.) a small price increase may incur)
• Shopping excursion
• Complete expert concierge services
• Daily housekeeping
• Guide fee, gas, tolls, and driver per itinerary
• The Bali Handbook- includes travel tips, checklists, cultural and religious information and much more
• Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
• In-room safe/lock box
• Dietary restrictions such as allergies and anaphylaxis can be accommodated for as long as the request is made at least one month prior to arrival. Raw, vegan, and vegetarian options are also available with advanced notice.
• Unlimited free Filtered drinking water

 

Ala carte meals, specialty coffee drinks, alcohol, fresh fruit and vegetable juices, smoothies and more will also be available for an additional charge.

 

Not included (unless noted above), but available for purchase at Floating Leaf

• Full spa services including exclusive treatments, massages, Ayurvedic treatments, facial, manicure, pedicure and more. For additional information please see https://development.balifloatingleaf.com/spa
• Snacks and additional meals
• The coldest and best beer on the island
• Wine and alcohol
• Cappuccino, macchiato, latte and other premium coffee drinks
• Healthy fresh juices, elixirs, smoothies and more.

 

Cost does not include:

• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Airfare
• Visa on arrival (~$35)
• Airport Exit Tax (~$18)
• Shopping expenses

 

 

For reservations and more information, please visit http://www.theanahatnadajourney.com/#!book-now/c1lmq

Or contact Edna directly at ednadalton1961@gmail.com

Yoga Gives Back

A 10% of proceeds will be donated to the charity organization yoga gives back of which Edna is an ambassador.