Silent Yoga and Ayurveda Retreats
This is an experience structured for profound personal growth. In retreat, you will experience an inward journey to your Self and expand your embrace of Yoga and Ayurveda as a way of life. The safety and consistency of the environment encourages trying new ways of being. This setting provides an opportunity to learn more about who you are and where you are going, with consistent support and guidance. You will be encouraged to develop new ways of relating to yourself, others, the earth, food and eating.
During retreat you will have an opportunity to work closely with Myra to enhance and deepen your practices.
"Every thought and act can be transformed into Sadhana (spiritual practice), can become a tool for our awakening...
Relax, listen, watch, and the whole world shall become your teacher. The more we give ourselves to Spirit, the more our life becomes transformed, becomes centered, becomes enough."
~ John Ernst
Silent Meditation, Ayurveda and Yoga, Retreat Schedule
June 5 - 13, 2010 ~ Olowalu, Maui, Hawaii ~ $1788
January 5 - 9, 2011 ~ Kauai, Hawaii ~ $788
Last week of January, 2011 ~ Ganeshpuri, India ~ TBD
June, 2011 ~ Kauai, Hawaii ~ TBD
August, 2011 ~ Olympic Peninsula, Washington ~ TBD
Slide Show from Previous Retreats
Fees include:
Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, energy management, fire ceremony, integrated breathwork, and discourse
Shared accommodations and Ayurvedic vegetarian meals (includes Ayurvedic kitchadi cleanse)
Payment terms:
You can register and hold your space with a non-refundable deposit of $500. The balance is due by early registration deadline (if applicable) or full amount upon arrival. Click here to pay deposit with PayPal
Payment by check (in US dollars) is welcome for deposit, balance due after deposit or total registration fee. Make checks payable to Myra Lewin, contact info@halepule.com for mailing address.
For cancellations received at least two weeks before the event, half of the deposit will be charged as a processing fee, and half will be credited to any other event within two years. No credit or refund is available without proper notice or for early departure.
Details ~ Please read this information carefully
Dates/Times:
Check-in time (First day), 1:00pm. We will begin sessions at 3pm.
Check-out time (Last day), noon
Silence will be observed during the cleanse, allowing quiet time to go within and to be in nature.
There will be no use of phones, computers or other electronic devices at the retreat. An emergency contact number will be provided.
Please do not bring reading materials, food, alcohol or other drugs, incense, candles and other flammables.
As a courtesy to other guests, who may have chemical sensitivities, please no scented body products or laundry products. (essential oil scents are fine)
The gentle kitchadi cleanse restores you to a place of balance and vitality. Do not bring any outside food to the retreat. If you have special needs, notify Myra prior to your registration.
It will be best to stop using refined sugar, caffeine and alcohol 2 weeks before the session so that you are not withdrawing from these substances during the session. If you consume animal flesh of any type, please eliminate or minimize 2 weeks prior to the session.
Please notify Myra in advance of any medications or supplements you are taking.
Bring With You:
Journal with pens and a back up pencil (should your pens fail)
Bath towel and beach towel
Meditation pillow or whatever you need to sit comfortably (Chairs are available)
Yoga mat
Personal toiletries (chemical free)
Netti pot with mineral salt
Tongue scraper
Rainfall is possible so bring a lightweight rain jacket
Swimwear
Hat and sunglasses
Flashlight
Sunscreen & insect repellent (chemical free)
Openness and willingness
Optional:
Snorkel gear
Boogie board or other ocean craft
*If you need assistance selecting chemical free products, no worries! you can request a helpful email after registering.
Testimonials:
"The intensive was the absolute very best thing I ever did for myself in my entire life. There was never a time during the week that I did not feel held and nurtured. The food was fabulous and the environment perfect for the growth that I allowed myself to experience. I am happier then I have ever been in my life with my body now and I am living the joy. I never once thought about voicemail or email and that was my biggest fear going in. It was such a place growth and letting go."
"My experience was definitely life changing, I realize I know very little, yet so much about myself. At the intensive, Myra's compassionate assistance supported a great space for me to journey inward. I laughed, cried, screamed, and rejoiced all in a week of being with me and my creator. Also the thing that really stood out for me or helped me is ...." no compartmentalizing your life, it is all one unit..." (or something along those lines) it really touched me. Thank you again Myra and I will see you (at the next intensive)."
"I am grateful to have attended the intensive workshop. It was the best thing I have done for myself. I have tried many retreats, spas and holistic approach to living. This intensive retreat lead by myra was the most effective. Returning home I have continued a healthy routine. This is a gentle and loving way to detox and reflect on my life. The healing process is still clearing out the unnecessary. I can't wait to continue working with myra (at the next intensive). Mahalo!"
" The premise for my commitment to the retreat and the resulting "success" for me is based on this: I trust Myra. Myra is the real deal. This is what makes a successful and beloved teacher. Trust. Being the real deal. One of my favorite quotes is from Gandhi. When asked to share something inspirational about his life, in his very Gandhi way, Gandhi wrote on a slip of paper, "My life is my message." For me, I observe that Myra practices yoga on the mat and off the mat in all of her affairs. My questions to Myra continued beyond retreat and she was and continues to be accessible and supportive. Journey on!"
