Ayurveda Health

Retreats

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:17 — Perry Macdonald

Ayurveda as a Sister to Yoga

Exploring the more subtle elements of mind in relation to Yoga and Ayurveda

Date: 15 to the 17 October, 2010

We will be exploring of the effect of our yoga practise on the mind resulting in increased Prana, the life force that strings body, mind and spirit together. From and Ayurvedic perspective we will be looking at the more subtler energetic forms of the “doshas” which are our own individual combination of the five elements...earth, water, fire, air, ether. The weekend will be a learning experience, in the extraordinary location of Mana in Coramandel. There will be daily Yoga practises, meditation and pranayama. Delicious Ayurvedic food will be offered plus Ayurvedic body treatments, to enhance the weekend experience.

Testimonial from last year’s retreat

“Being a yoga rookie with less than 3 months experience and with no knowledge of Ayurveda at all, I knew when I read that the weekend was going to be "for exploring the concept of the perfect Yoga Practice for your Dosha", I was headed either for confusion or a learning experience! Well it most certainly turned out to be the latter. We had Perry and Denise as our teachers: Perry was the Ayurveda and meditation specialist. She has a passionate understanding of Ayurveda and spirituality, combined with a deceptively easy teaching style that you almost don't realise you are learning, but you are. Denise was the "rock star" yoga teacher! Denise imparts yoga teachings in an inspiring and compassionate manner. Under her skilful guidance, you are safely challenged to find new levels in your yoga practice, while the spiritual wisdom she shares in each session give you insights to yourself and life. I came home feeling uplifted and rejuvenated, nurtured inside out, and you know something, I now know what is the perfect Yoga Practice for my Dosha! “

To compliment the Ayurvedic theme, there will be delicious Ayurveda food, Ayurveda body treatments plus daily Pranayama and Meditation.

The weekend will be facilitated by Perry Macdonald, an Ayurveda Practitioner and Denise Ferguson, a yoga teacher who owns and runs the Yoga Sanctuary: www.yogasanctuary.co.nz

The cost will be $420 for the weekend. The weekend will be facilitated by:

Perry Macdonald NZCS, ND, Certificate of Lifestyle Consultancy, Diploma of Ayurveda Medicine, completing Diploma of Yoga Having completed a Naturopath Diploma, Dip of Lifestyle Consulting, Perry has concluded her studies for a Diploma of Ayurvedic medicine. Perry has travelled to India for am internship to further her passion for Ayurvedic medicine, where further study of herbs, Panchakarma and Ayurvedic body treatments were all explored. As part of her research paper for Ayurveda she conducted research on 'Right Yoga Practise for your dosha' looking at differenr asanas (poses) and varying styles of Yoga that enhance well being. Running an Ayurvedic clinic form her home in Milford, Perry also teaches Ayurvedic Nutrition and cooking, plus fundamentals of Ayurveda at Wellpark College. She utilises her Ayurvedic knowledge and naturopathic background, to provide a well rounded and practical approach.

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Denise Ferguson was introduced to her first Vinyasa Flow Yoga class in Aspen Colorado, USA. Injury from an active lifestyle led her to Yoga, however the challenge in mind and body leading to more focus and clarity, kept her coming back. After practicing regularly at the studio O2 Aspen, Yoga became an integral part of life, and she felt inspired to share the experience with others. She received her teaching qualification at Corepower Yoga in Denver, Colorado and teaches a compassionate class which is peppered with words of wisdom. Her objective as a teacher is one of service and she holds true to the knowledge passed down to her "teach to honour the student, never oneself".