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YOGA & CULTURE RETREAT. TEWA, KATHMANDU March 4-9.
The retreat will be held at The Tewa Centre, a brand new, residential conference facility in Dhapakhel, Lalitpur. This exciting new development is surrounded by panoramic views of the hills, stunning green farmland and a backdrop of snow-capped mountains. The complex was designed to give a feeling of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city (but only fifteen minutes by car) and provide a welcoming space for meetings, gatherings and events. The state of the art facilities are set in beautifully landscaped gardens, filled with colorful flowers, and this attention to detail is echoed in the interior of all the function rooms. Daily schedule includes: • Morning meditation & yoga practice • Breakfast • Cultural tour or lecture • Lunch • Free time • Evening yoga practice • Dinner • Evening program **On March 4 we expect participants will arrive throughout the day. An evening opening circle will be the only scheduled programming on this day. **On March 9 we will begin with morning meditation & yoga. After breakfast, the day will be spent traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Dinner and accommodation will be provided there. A video from The Tewa Centre: Deep Yogini from Nagarik Aawaz on Vimeo. |
ANNAPURNA TREK March 10-15.
DAY 1 Pokhara - Thulo Kharka. A 1-hour drive takes us to the starting point: the small village of Khare. Then a gentle climb to our first destination, Thulo Kharka (1950 m) where we arrive by early afternoon. After lunch we can walk further to Deurali (2100 m). Walking hours: 4-5; Distance: 4.5 km. DAY 2 Duerali – Forest Camp. The trail takes us deep into greenery of mountain oak, birch, rhododendron and hemlock. This day we walk 5 hours – our destination is Forest Camp (2600 m). Distance: 7-8 km. DAY 3 Forest Camp – Lower Camp. Today is steady gentle climbing with only small sections in isolated parts. After a lunch break we walk for another 2 hours to Lower Camp (2970 m). Distance: 3 km. DAY 4 Lower Camp – High Camp. Today we make our way to the highest camping point on the ridge (2970 m). We leave the forest behind and reach the meadows with grazing sheep. Again the views are breathtaking as we can see the widespread Gurung villages and follow the trail up to Annapurna Base Camp. Walking Hours: 3.5; Distance: 5 km. DAY 5 Morning climb and descent to Lower Camp. In the morning steep climbing to the highest point of our trek (4200 m) – then crest continue to Mardi Himal Base Camp 4500 m. The great ice fields and the blue glaciers of the Sanctuary Wall lie below and a dozen or more glistening mountain giants encircle us. We descend to high camp for lunch and then continue walking to our today's destiny Lower Camp. Walking Hours: 8: Distance: 12 km. DAY 6 Lower Camp – Milan Chowk - Pokhara. We mostly descent through the rhododendron forest crossing by siding village, Mardi river, suspension bride then can follow wider valley and rice field. In Lumle Bazaar we can take local bus/jeep to Milan Chowk then 20 minutes drive to Pokhara. Note: This Itinerary is meant only as a guideline and is subject to change to suit the local conditions. Walking hours are based on an average walking pace and may change as per individual pace. |
PRICE:
Early Bird (before Dec. 31, 2016): 1499€ / $1649US
Regular (as of January 1, 2017): 1649€ / $1799US
Price includes:
• Accommodation (double occupancy) at Tewa Centre March 4-9; accommodation provided by 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking March 9-15.
• 3 vegetarian meals per day
• Trekking fees for the 6-day Annapurna trek; including porters
• Transportation Kathmandu-Pokhara March 9 & Pokhara-Kathmandu March 15.
• Daily guided yoga & meditation
• Pick up from Kathmandu airport to The Tewa Centre.
Not included:
• Airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Cold drinks during the trek
For early bird registrations, a non-refundable 500€ / $550US deposit must be made to secure your spot. Remaining fees must be paid by December 31, 2016. As of January 1, 2017 registrations must be paid in full.
Payments may be made via: bank transfer to a German account, online transfer to a Canadian account (from Canadian accounts only), or PayPal (transfer fees apply outside of Canada). Payment details will be sent upon registration.
Regular (as of January 1, 2017): 1649€ / $1799US
Price includes:
• Accommodation (double occupancy) at Tewa Centre March 4-9; accommodation provided by 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking March 9-15.
• 3 vegetarian meals per day
• Trekking fees for the 6-day Annapurna trek; including porters
• Transportation Kathmandu-Pokhara March 9 & Pokhara-Kathmandu March 15.
• Daily guided yoga & meditation
• Pick up from Kathmandu airport to The Tewa Centre.
Not included:
• Airfare to and from Kathmandu
• Cold drinks during the trek
For early bird registrations, a non-refundable 500€ / $550US deposit must be made to secure your spot. Remaining fees must be paid by December 31, 2016. As of January 1, 2017 registrations must be paid in full.
Payments may be made via: bank transfer to a German account, online transfer to a Canadian account (from Canadian accounts only), or PayPal (transfer fees apply outside of Canada). Payment details will be sent upon registration.
frank Schuler.Frank has been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 14 years now, and is still excited to
discover and let in more calmness, brightness and inner strength. He is fascinated and touched daily by awareness and mindfullness of all 'human affairs'—the body, the emotions and the human mind. He is happy to be a student of Tsakpo Rinpoche on the path of Tibetan Karmapa Buddhism. Frank runs the Lord Vishnus Couch Studios in Cologne/Germany, and the Yoga Conference Germany. He teaches classes and workshops everywhere. |
liz huntly.Liz Huntly is a mover and shaker, a barefoot philosopher, a collector of languages. She mostly lives in Cologne, Germany, but feels at home anywhere she can comfortably get into vrksasana. She's infinitely curious about the body & the breath, plants, art, magic, beauty, failure, and how to find the sweetness of being lost in the world. She wants to watch you fall in love with yoga.
Liz teaches workshops & retreats internationally. www.lizandroland.com |
roland jensch.To live and experience Yoga you don't have to hide out alone in a cave for years or follow the usual clichés. A deep practice is also possible in our urban environment. That which we are looking for is already there—we only have to learn to look closely. I believe you can only share what you have experienced yourself. The foundation of my teaching is my own intense practice.
I am an enthusiastic vinyasa yoga teacher, because I see a parallel between our everyday lives and the flow of this practice. We are immediately confronted with our strengths and weakenesses, and learn in the truest sense of the word to deal with ourselves better. www.lizandroland.com |
What to Bring.
Please carefully read this what to bring guide for the trekking portion of this trip.
You will also need:
Comfortable clothing to practice yoga
A towel or lightweight travel mat to use for gentle yoga & meditation during the trek.
You will also need:
Comfortable clothing to practice yoga
A towel or lightweight travel mat to use for gentle yoga & meditation during the trek.
Terms & Conditions
1. Registration: For early bird registrations, a non-refundable 500€ / $550US deposit must be made to secure your spot. Remaining fees must be paid by December 31, 2016. As of January 1, 2017 registrations must be paid in full. Payments may be made via: bank transfer to a German account, online transfer to a Canadian account (from Canadian accounts only), or PayPal (transfer fees apply outside of Canada). Payment details will be sent upon registration. Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited. By registering online, the registrant accepts the terms & conditions of The Groove Yoga Festival. Online registration is binding. A receipt of payment will be automatically sent via email upon completion of the registration.
2. Refunds: Until July 31, 2016 refunds can be made on received payments minus the deposit and a 10% handling fee. Until November 30, 2016 refunds can be made on received payments minus the deposit and a 20% handling fee. No refunds can be made after November 30, 2016. In the event the a registrant has paid in full and is unable to participate, a replacement person may be named.
3. Liability: The Groove Yoga Festival is not liable for any personal injury or damage or loss of property.
4. Photo and video recording: The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to photograph and film the duration of the event. Photos and video footage may be used for future promotional material by The Groove Yoga Festival. By participating in the event, the registrant gives right to The Groove Yoga Festival for any images in which the registrant is present.
5. Content: Teachers and presenters provide their own content in terms of scope, form, themes and goals of individual sessions. The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to make changes in the program due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be duly notified of such changes. A change in program does not effect the existing cancellation policy.
6. Cancellation: The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to cancel the The Groove: Himalayan Adventure. In such an event, registrants will receive a full refund, minus a 10% handling fee. Additional compensation cannot be claimed.
7. Jurisdiction, validity: The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all claims arising in connection with these terms and conditions shall be Colgone, Germany. The invalidity of one or more provisions does not affect validity of the remaining provisions.
1. Registration: For early bird registrations, a non-refundable 500€ / $550US deposit must be made to secure your spot. Remaining fees must be paid by December 31, 2016. As of January 1, 2017 registrations must be paid in full. Payments may be made via: bank transfer to a German account, online transfer to a Canadian account (from Canadian accounts only), or PayPal (transfer fees apply outside of Canada). Payment details will be sent upon registration. Early registration is recommended, as spaces are limited. By registering online, the registrant accepts the terms & conditions of The Groove Yoga Festival. Online registration is binding. A receipt of payment will be automatically sent via email upon completion of the registration.
2. Refunds: Until July 31, 2016 refunds can be made on received payments minus the deposit and a 10% handling fee. Until November 30, 2016 refunds can be made on received payments minus the deposit and a 20% handling fee. No refunds can be made after November 30, 2016. In the event the a registrant has paid in full and is unable to participate, a replacement person may be named.
3. Liability: The Groove Yoga Festival is not liable for any personal injury or damage or loss of property.
4. Photo and video recording: The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to photograph and film the duration of the event. Photos and video footage may be used for future promotional material by The Groove Yoga Festival. By participating in the event, the registrant gives right to The Groove Yoga Festival for any images in which the registrant is present.
5. Content: Teachers and presenters provide their own content in terms of scope, form, themes and goals of individual sessions. The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to make changes in the program due to illness or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be duly notified of such changes. A change in program does not effect the existing cancellation policy.
6. Cancellation: The Groove Yoga Festival reserves the right to cancel the The Groove: Himalayan Adventure. In such an event, registrants will receive a full refund, minus a 10% handling fee. Additional compensation cannot be claimed.
7. Jurisdiction, validity: The exclusive place of jurisdiction for all claims arising in connection with these terms and conditions shall be Colgone, Germany. The invalidity of one or more provisions does not affect validity of the remaining provisions.
