ANUSARA YOGA & THE ART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

28 June-5 July 2010

Stacey Millner Collins, Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor
Prof. Brad Collins, Ph.D., History of Art, Yale University

Treat yourself to an unforgettable retreat with certified Anusara Yoga teacher , Stacey Millner-Collins and USC art history professor, Brad Collins.

This 7 night retreat will be held at Atami Boutique Hotel, situated on a pristine Aegean Sea bay in southwest Turkey. Paradise Bay is one of the few undisturbed and secluded bays in the Bodrum Peninsula, with its crystal clear waters reflecting all tones of blue. The sea is like an aquarium where you can see all kinds of fish without the help of a snorkel.. The bay is also called 'Ilica bay' ' (thermal spring bay) as sweet water comes out from the bottom of the sea. Each room has a balcony overlooking the stunning sea view and the hotel features both Turkish and Japanese cuisines (one of the hotel's owners is Japanese). You have a choice from regular, vegetarian and vegan menu options.

Stacey Millner-Collins , Certified Anusara Yoga® instructor & RYT-500

Founder & Director of City Yoga

As a Certified Anusara Yoga® teacher, Stacey is one of the most highly trained and skilled yoga teachers in the country (USA). She began her yoga practice in 1994 and has been teaching full time since 1999. After living in India and studying Raja & Kundalini yoga there, she has studied exclusively under the guidance of John Friend, the founder of Anusara Yoga, for the last 8 years and has completed well over 1000 direct contact hours of training with him to date. She received her Anusara Certification in 2006 and is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 500 hour level. ‘Opening to the full magical spectrum of life,' a main tenet of Anusara philosophy, resonates in the deepest levels of her heart.

Stacey also has the honor and delight of studying yoga philosophy, meditation & mantra technique with Professors Paul Muller-Ortega and Douglas Brooks, two of the most respected scholars of Tantric Yoga philosophy in the world. She has recently completed a year long 200-hr Meditation & Philosophy Intensive with Paul Muller and is currently participating in his 18-month second level course, Abiding in the Kechari Mudra. In 2008, she was invited to deliver a plenary speech on the History of Yoga to the Southeastern Conference of Asian Scholars. Stacey's expertise rests in making the intricate philosophy of Tantra accessible to a wide audience and using precise bio-mechanical alignments of the body for their therapeutic benefits.

Before becoming a dedicated Anusara Yoga student, Stacey had the pleasure of studying with David Life, Sharon Gannon, Shiva Rea, Angela Farmer, Richard Freeman, Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, and Mary Dunn among other well known yogins. Between 2000 and 2003, she taught the Stress Management component of the Dean Ornish program through Palmetto Health Richland.  As an energetic and hands-on teacher, her vision is to create an inclusive & diverse community of yogis who wish to share her joyful attitude and to express their yoga and lives as a celebration of auspicious spirit.

The Holiday Itiniary

Stacey and Brad spent over 6 weeks in Turkey several years ago and look forward to returning with friends to a country so rich in culture and history as well as true natural beauty. After your morning yoga class and breakfast, bask in the warm Mediterranean sun on the beach, swim in the cool, clear waters, or stay by the hotel's pool and garden…or visit the local bazaars, Turkish baths and Greek ruins.

Each day includes dynamic yoga classes with Stacey that will deepen your understanding of Anusara Yoga, philosophy, pranayama and meditation. There will also be three art history lectures covering the Late Classical and Early Byzantine art of the Mediterranean region given by Professor Brad Collins, Ph.D.,Yale University.

Give yourself the gift of this magnificent retreat where you will cultivate memories that will last a lifetime! Visit www.atamihotel.com or www.yogaholidayturkey.com for more information on and photographs of the hotel and surrounding areas.

Your day will look something like this:

Morning meditation and pranayama
Breakfast
Morning Anusara Yoga
Daily free time
Late afternoon Anusara Yoga
Dinner
Lecture some evenings
One day will be reserved to make a day trip to the amazing cultural site of Ephesus.

During your free time you can:

Visit nearby villages
Visit a nearby spa
Arrange for a blue cruise
Visit museums or local ruins
Stay put at the beach or pool
Hike the small hills around Paradise Bay
Visit a Turkish bath
Shop in the area bazaars

Costs: (per person, excluding airfare & transfers)

Standard Single Room
Single occupant only	$ 1425
Standard Double Room (full bed)	$ 1650
Couples only	$ 1300 ($ 2600/couple)
Deluxe Room (each deluxe room must accommodate two people)
Individual	$ 1500 ($ 3000/couple)

 

 

 

Price includes charming accommodations, breakfast and dinner, three art history lectures, and yoga instruction. Lunch is not included but is available at the hotel. Transportation and outside excursions/activities are separate. Visit websites like www.expedia.com or www.kayak.com for flight information. Because of the time difference you must fly the day before (June 27th) to arrive in Bodrum by June 28th. The retreat begins with dinner on June 28th and will conclude after breakfast on July 5th. Booking a flight to Istanbul and then a “puddle-jumper” to Bodrum would be the most economical way to travel.

We recommend bringing pocket money for optional shopping, bodywork, and tips for staff, etc.

A $500 deposit will reserve your space and all payments are non-refundable. Balance is due May 15, 2010 . Please click for booking form

Bookings & Contact
For bookings please contact City Yoga at;
City Yoga, 2121 College Street, Columbia, SC, 29205
T: +1 803 799 5400
W: www.cityyogasc.com
E: cityyoga@bellsouth.net