October 11th - October 18th
The Joy of Going Within
Somatic Experiencing Workshop and Vishudananda Yoga Retreat
See map of Sayulita, Mexico
 
Reawakening vibrant embodiment through healing stress and trauma
Personal transformation and change can be fun!
With more than 32 years combined experience in facilitating others through the journey within, Brian Mahan and Siri Shiva Singh deftly combine their knowledge, skills sets and humor to create a safe and joyful container for personal transformation.
Join us!
• Rediscover your inner self as you learn how to get out of the endless loop of your thoughts and into the vibrant freedom of ecstatic embodiment!
• Safely peel away the layers of the trauma vortex that may be keeping you stuck and stagnant.
• Challenge yourself to "dig a little deeper" in the daily yoga classes or afternoon workshops.
• Turn your attention inwards as you deepen into your yoga practice (although no prior yoga experience is required).
You will be rewarded, renewed and revived by this peaceful setting:
• Come play in the idyllic jungle setting of The Haramara Eco-Resort with other like-minded souls.
• Stare at blue waters, relaxing on a beautiful white-sand beach.
• "Go within" during the sunrise and sunset meditations
• Laugh with new friends over a delicious gourmet feast
This weeklong sensorial celebration includes daily:
- Sunrise and sunset meditations
- Two yoga classes
- Somatic Experiencing workshops
- Plenty of "free time" to spend as you wish
Upgrades include:
- Surfing - Sayulita is famous for its surfing!
- 7 day Ayurvedic Cleanse / Fasting
- Single-occupancy accommodations
- Daily excursions: horseback riding, hikes, etc.
- World-class Spa Treatments: massage, facials, etc.
About the workshop:
Stress, anxiety, worry, cyclical thinking, habits, insecurity, patterns, developmental trauma and shock traumas are inherent in our lives.
They can leave us feeling either disconnected, ungrounded, unbalanced, guarded, overwhelmed, fearful and stuck in the past or hyper-vigilant and constantly worrying about the future.
Imagine feeling:
- Fully "present" and "in the moment"
- Grounded
- Centered
- Boundaried
- Embodied
- Empowered
- Safe
- Joyful
When we reconnect to our survival instincts and embodied intelligence, we can re-negotiate past traumas and handle current stress more effectively, which brings with it a sense of empowerment, safety and joyfulness.
This weeklong workshop is an educational and experiential journey WITHIN, including activities like:
- Meditative hikes
- Embodied meditation
- Partner work
- Developing new resourcing skills
- Group discussions
- Felt-sense and boundary exercises
- Journaling
- Orienting exercises of the external and internal environments
- Individual one-on-one sessions*
With over 20 years experience, Brian Mahan creates a powerful space for healing in a safe, fun and loving container.
About the yoga:
"In essence, we shake the tree to allow the fruit to fall where it may and enable new growth to happen."
Working with the body for over 13 years, Siri Shiva is experienced in creating and holding a space for individuals to begin:
- Self-inquiry
- Self-exploration
- Self-healing
By peeling back the layers of "ego" (negative thought patterns, limiting & preconceived beliefs), we assess the essence of the individual self, allowing authentic and profound healing to happen.
The exploration will include:
- Vishudananda Yoga - a unique blend of Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga and dance movement
- Mantras in Motion - chants explored through guided movement
- Asana Alignment & Pranayama - this practice with help adjust the nervous system and prepare the practitioner for a deeper and smoother Kundalini experience
- Partner yoga
- private yoga sessions*
Absolutely no experience is necessary. Open to people of all physical abilities. Curiosity, openness and willingness required.
*For an additional fee, private one-on-one Somatic Experiencing sessions (see briandmahan.com or traumahealing.com) and one-on-one yoga sessions (see BluYoga.com) are available.
About Haramara Resort:
Intentionally, there is no electricity, cell phone or Internet service at the resort, which creates the perfect environment to "un-plug" and "plug-in!"
Haramara is only a 20-minute walk or a five-minute cab ride into the world renowned surf-town of Sayulita for those who want to "hang ten" or surf the Internet.
Haramara Resort is located just 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta. At this time of year the weather is generally warm, sunny and dry, with comfortable, balmy nights, averaging in the 70 -80's. Volcanic highlands, lakes and rivers, as well as innumerable beaches, many of which still remain untouched, mark the diverse terrain. The private secluded beaches are embraced by the luxury of tropical vegetation.
Haramara Resort offers the required peace, seclusion of extraordinary beauty and security necessary for a relaxing.
Extra Nights at Haramara:
It is possible to stay extra nights before and after the workshop at Haramara. We find that it is very relaxing to arrive the day before. Regardless, please schedule your flight so that you arrive before dinner on October 11th. We begin the retreat after dinner.
If you wish to make a reservation for an extra night, please call Siri Shiva at 310-908-8090 or e-mail him at info@bluyoga.com
Ayurvedic Spa Treatments:
The Haramara Resort's Spa offers a wide selection of treatments, supportive to your highest health and well being. You may schedule spa treatments at your own expense during the retreat.
About the Retreat:
Schedule:
Please note that Sayulita is one hour behind Puerta Vallarta!
Our first session will be on Saturday, October 11th after dinner. Our closing circle will be on Friday evening, October 17th. Your stay at Haramara ends on Saturday, October 18th, 2008 after lunch. Please book your flight so that you can attend the whole retreat from the first to the last session.
Retreat cost includes:
- 7 nights' accommodation in a cabana with private bathroom based on double occupancy. (Please note: if you register as an individual, you will share a room with another person. Single occupancy is available for an additional fee.)
- 3 delicious meals per day (vegetarian or seafood options) from dinner on Sat 10/11/08 to lunch on Fri 10/18/08
- Round-trip ground transfers from airport to resort (based on group shuttles)
- All yoga classes
- All workshops
- All group meditations
Cost excludes airfare, excursions, bar and spa treatments and gratuities for bar, spa treatments and excursions:
$1795 for first five registrants to pay in full before June 11, 2008 (Save $400)
$1,995 if paid in full before July 11, 2008 (Save $200)
$2,195 if paid in full after July 11, 2008
Note: This exclusive retreat is open to 28 participants. Be sure to register early to avoid disappointment.
Deposit & Payment:
$500 per person deposit reserves your place. Full payment price determined by schedule above.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Refund policy is non negotiable. $500 deposit non-refundable. 50% refund for cancellations before August 11, 2008. No refund after August 11, 2008. (All fees paid for workshops and retreats are non
transferable.)
In the event there is a waiting list and we are able to fill your spot, we will refund your payment.
Payment by credit card (Visa / Mastercard), cash, and check
Travel Insurance:
To secure your investment in this vacation, please purchase travel insurance when you register to cover your expenses for airline tickets, the retreat etc. in case you do need to cancel. We recommend TravelGuard or insuremytrip.com.
Registration:
To register please click here.
Please email us as soon as possible, as we expect to sell out early!
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 Brian Mahan, LMT, SEP, CEO and Founder of Enlightened Concierge
For nearly 25 years, Brian Mahan
LMT, SEP has helped countless people from all walks of life. He enjoys a thriving private practice in Los Angeles as a stress and trauma specialist. He began working as an empath in New York City, taking on people's pain in order to relieve them of it. Brian has facilitated hundreds through an intensive detoxification and cleansing process. He has studied and practiced 9 techniques of massage, teaches Fijian massage, teaches meditation, and holds workshops and residential retreats focusing on re-awakening embodiment through healing stress and trauma.
briandmahan.com
 Siri Shiva Singh, M. Msc, ERYT-500, Founder of Vishudananda Yoga
Siri Shiva Singh
, an accomplished musician and professional dancer, is the originator and master teacher of Vishudananda Yoga®. With over 12 years of teaching experience, his current practice is the culmination of more than 15 years of study in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Kundalini, dance and gymnastics. While recovering from a knee surgery, he studied Power Yoga with Govindas at Dance Home and received his certification to teach Hatha Yoga from Lee Ann Cary and Kofi Busia at Planet Yoga in Hermosa Beach, California. He received his Kundalini Yoga and Meditation certification under the direction of Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa. He is a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner and Ordained Minister.
Although based in Los Angeles, he also teaches Vishudananda Yoga and leads chanting and meditation/movement programs internationally.
BluYoga.com
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