Hawaii Spring 2011 Energetic Vinyasa Flow™ Yoga Retreat: Renewal, Empowerment & Transformation in Paradise
Isabelle Du Soleil
You are invited to a transformative journey: 7 days and 7 nights of Yoga, total rejuvenation and relaxation in paradise. Hawaii Big Island is a magical land where we will experience and connect with nature's five elements and the 7 chakras or energy centers in our daily Energetic Vinyasa Flow™ Yoga, meditations and excursions at the waterfalls, Kilauea volcano and black sand beaches. We will be celebrating life with a YogaDance Flow™ on the last evening with DJ Du Soleil.
THE ULTIMATE YOGA AND TROPICAL EXPERIENCE DESTINATION!
Imagine:
- Immersing yourself in our daily Yoga, breathing and meditation practices
- Meditating under the stars by the ocean
- Dancing into the night with a Yoga Trance Dance
- Re-igniting your joy and passion with a bonfire
- Swimming with the dolphins and snorkeling in the turquoise ocean
- Climbing to Kilauea burning red volcano in the night
- Jumping and soaking under the waterfalls
- Taking long restful naps
- Receiving deep healing massages
- Sharing laughter, food and a community of new friends
- Simply being quiet and doing nothing.
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:30am-8:30am: Breakfast
9:30am-12:00pm: Solar Energetic Vinyasa Flow™ Yoga + Breathing + Relaxation
12:30pm- 1:30pm: Delicious organic vegetarian + fish Lunch
Afternoon open/ FREE TIME
5:00pm-6:30pm: Lunar Rejuvenative Flow Yoga + Breathing + Relaxation
6:30pm-7:30pm: Delicious organic vegetarian+ Fish Dinner
8:00pm-9:00pm: Evening Meditation+ philosophy +discussion
YOGA SESSIONS
The intention of this retreat course is RENEWAL, EMPOWERMENT AND TRANSFORMATION. This retreat is recommended for healthy athletic beginners to advanced Yoga practitioners looking for:
1- A deep Yoga immersion to take their Yoga/Meditation practice to the next level.
2- An opportunity to de-stress, rejuvenate and re-energize themselves
3- A vacation in magical Hawaii
Our Yoga sessions are suitable for all levels from athletic, healthy beginners (3-6 months of yoga) to more advanced Yoga practitioners. A healthy athletic Yoga beginner is someone who is in good health overall with limited Yoga experience (3-6 months of Yoga) yet interested in exploring Yoga.
Each level of practice will be addressed with level 1, 2 and 3 variations instructed for all postures. I will provide individualized hands on adjustments.
Each day will focus and emphasize one particular energy center or chakra and one given nature’s element such as Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. You will also learn about Ayurveda, India’s science of life & medicine, Tantra Yoga teachings and Radiant Wellness Yoga™.
Solar Energetic Vinyasa Flow™ Yoga classes are purifying, dynamic and balancing. They start with breathing and centering followed by spinal warm up, sun salutations and a long progression leading to a stilling cooling down sequence with a long final 20 minutes relaxation. Lunar Rejuvenative Flow Yoga classes include restorative Yin Yoga, breathing ( pranayama) practices, fun partner Yoga, stress relief yoga, Yoga Nidra and guided inner contemplations/ relaxations. Evening guided meditation: Nature's Five Elements Meditations™: will be held outdoor or in our yoga studios. A unique practice created by Isabelle du Soleil to reconnect to nature in most simple and powerful ways for healing, balance and bliss. This daily guided meditation session goal is to build a new capacity and ritual of daily meditation practice in your life with ease and delight. Our meditation practices will allow you to focus your mind on an object, or a color or a sound. Cultivating mindfulness and relaxed concentration on the breath.
We also do Yoga Nidra, an amazing guided meditation lying down on your back. 20 minutes of Yoga Nidra is equivalent to 3 hours of deep sleep.
Our Yoga flow practices will build progressively from one day to the other based on a physiological and structural coherence and consistency. This retreat course design constitutes an intelligent body of Yoga flows, breathing, visualizations and meditations.
About the Facilitator(s)
Isabelle Du Soleil
Isabelle Du Soleil is French Yoga and Wellness Expert based in Los Angeles with a background in Dance and Medicine. She has been teaching for 20 years in USA, France and India. She is an Experienced Yoga Teacher at UCLA, Yogaworks and Exhale Center. Isabelle received the “UCLA Outstanding Yoga Teacher Award”. She is also recognized for her life transforming national and international Yoga retreats in California, Hawaii, France, Italy, Costa Rica and Mexico. She is a guest Teacher Trainer in Saul David Raye's Holistic Teacher Training at Exhale Center.
Isabelle created a unique Yoga tradition and school called: “Energetic Vinyasa Flow™” a fluid and powerful Yoga flow cultivating mindfulness, alignment and core strength energy, linking breath to movement. It is a transformational practice where Tantra meets Vinyasa Flow Yoga. It integrates breath, energy and meditation into the Yoga Flow. As a a Wellness expert, Isabelle developed “Radiant Wellness Yoga” ™ programs for Stress Relief and Relaxation.
She is an Experienced Certified Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer (ERYT 500) with the Yoga Alliance. She holds a Yoga Works certification. She is inspired by the teachings of internationally renowned teachers May Kazan, Rod Stryker and Shiva Rea.
RETREAT PARTICIPANT REVIEWS:
Isabelle, I am so glad I had the opportunity to go to your amazing Energetic Vinyasa Flow Yoga retreat in Hawaii -- it exceeded all of my expectations and I will continue to be inspired by you and try to remember what I learned and gained in my tough moments and as I move forward. If I ever have the time/money to do another retreat, I would definitely want to do one of yours. Thank you so much for a transformative experience!
Christina Blum M.D., New York City
“My retreat with Isabelle was an important stepping stone in my Yoga journey...Isabelle goes all the way for her Yoga retreats. Her enthusiasm and depth of experience makes her a fabulous teacher. Great planning for maximum coverage of material and in depth practice. She is also expert in reading the group and being flexible with the schedules.”
Catherine Parks from Cove , Oregon
Contacts
To Register:
Workshop Fees
These prices PER PERSON include:
- 7 days/ 7 nights accommodations,
- 3 fresh and delicious meals per day,
- 3 Yoga classes per day, outdoor meditations, Ayurveda, Yoga Teachings & Yoga Nidra,
- 1 group Excursion,
- Shuttle ground transportation to/ from airport to retreat center (with required minimum of 2 people in van)
- Use of Kalani Olympic size swimming pool, two Jacuzzis and a sauna.
Family with children are welcome to attend (Children: free under 3-year old).
| Fees per person: | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy |
|---|---|---|
| Tree House | n/a | n/a |
| Cottage | $ 1990 | $ 2290 |
| Lodge Room (private bath) |
$ 1990 | $ 2290 |
| Lodge Room (shared bath) |
$ 1690 | $ 1890 |
| Campsite | n/a | n/a |
-Reservation Deposit: 50% of total amount is required to hold your space (including $500 Non-refundable and non-transferable deposit).
-EARLY RATE: $100 DISCOUNT OFF TOTAL COST, APPLIES IF FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED BY March 28th, 2011.
-Full payment is due 2 months prior to the retreat by March 28, 2011.
-Your room and deposit will be forfeited if we do not receive payments by due dates: early bird rate and full rate by March 28,2011.
-Cancellation Policy:
Reservation of your space with 50% of total amount including $500 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit.
In the event of cancellation:
-61 days or more prior to the retreat: Your entire payment will be refunded , less $500 deposit plus a $50 administration fee
-60 days or less prior to the retreat: Payments are not refundable
Cost does NOT include:
-Flight to Hawai Big Island (Hilo airport- ITO)
-Meals away from the retreat center
-Optional afternoon nature adventures and excursions
-Deep healing massage, Watsu
Transportation: The closest airport to Kalani Oceanside Retreat Center is Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island)- ITO.
Ground transportation to/from airport to retreat center in the Kalani retreat center shuttle is included with your total retreat cost. A required minimum of 2 guests in the van is mandatory.
Please reserve your shuttle directly with Kalani Oceanside Retreat Front Desk ASAP at reservations@kalani.com, or by calling 1-800-800-6886 or (808) 965-7828.
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