Retreats

Thank you to the Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat participants for a relaxing and peaceful weekend!

Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Participants, 4/08
Nancy, Valerie, Juanita, Michael, Libbi, Nancy
Michele, Mary, Becky, Audrey
Sue, Dianne, Jeri
 

Relax and Rejuvenate
An Iyengar Yoga Retreat on a Greek Island
September 20 - 27, 2008

Experience a Relaxing Beach Retreat in
Corfu, Greece
and
Enjoy Certified Iyengar Yoga Instruction
with Audrey Tan, RYT and Nancy Tan, RYT
co-directors of Fig Garden Yoga Studio


LOCATION:  On the island of Corfu, off the north-western coast of Greece. Corfu is a green island offering the diverse attractions of secluded coves, stretches of wild coast, traditional hill villages, and holiday resorts. The main town, also named Corfu, is a delightful blend of European influences (French, Venetian, British) with numerous cafes, restaurants, shops, and an old fortress.  Our retreat will be hosted by the lovely Alexis Zorbas Center, www.alexiszorbas.com  located within walking distance to the small village of Arillas on the western coast, and to the Arillas Beach, which has won the island’s award for being the most beautiful. The peaceful center is set in a shady olive grove and overlooks the crystal clear sea.   

Lodging is in simple but cozy holiday apartments with two double bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a kitchenette.  There are also a limited number of studio apartments with kitchenette, for couples and others who desire more privacy.  All apartments are within easy walking distance to the yoga hall and to the village, where there are tavernas, restaurants, and travel services.

ACTIVITIES:  Besides two yoga classes most days, participants can relax on the beach, enjoy water sports, have a massage, take excursions into Corfu town (50 minutes by car), explore the island, or arrange for boat trips to neighboring islands. A day tour by ferry to nearby Albania is also an option if sailing conditions are right. Transportation can be by bus, rental cars, or ferries.

Land Cost:  $1395/pp shared occupancy, $1195 non-yoga companion, registered and paid in full before 2/28/08.  $250 single supplement.  After 2/28/08, $1545/pp shared occupancy, $1345 non-yoga traveler.  
 

Please call or email to have a brochure with a sample daily schedule and registration form mailed to you.

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Fall Yoga Retreat
at Asilomar Conference Grounds
on the Monterey Coast
November 7-9, 2008


Deepen your yoga practice by joining Audrey Tan and Nancy Tan for an Iyengar Yoga Retreat at Asilomar Conference Grounds. The weekend retreat includes yoga/pranayama/meditation classes for all levels, individualized instruction, and all meals with vegetarian options.  The retreat begins with a yoga class at 4:30 pm on Friday and ends after lunch on Sunday.  Space is limited; early registration is recommended.

Nestled along the shoreline of California’s Monterey Peninsula, Asilomar Conference Grounds is a tranquil oceanfront retreat cradled by forests and white sand beaches.  This “Refuge by the Sea” is located on 107 acres of protected beachfront land, in the quaint and scenic town of Pacific Grove.  Asilomar’s accommodations are reminiscent of the cozy cabins and lodges of a seaside summer camp and are dedicated to rest and reflection.  All guest rooms have private baths, and many buildings feature common living rooms appointed with fireplaces, over-stuffed chairs and window benches.  Lodging rooms are free of distractions  such as telephones and televisions, allowing a wonderful escape from the demands of everyday life.  Conference ground activities include nature walks, bicycle rentals, swimming (heated pool), volleyball, ping pong, and billiards.  For more information about Asilomar, www.visitasilomar.com .

Early bird registration PAID IN FULL by July 31, 2008:
$425 double occupancy
$525 single occupancy
$395 triple or quad occupancy

Registration PAID IN FULL between August 1 and September 30, 2008:
$470 double occupancy
$570 single occupancy
$440 triple or quad occupancy

After 10/1/08,  please add $25 late registration fee.

Non-Yoga Companions:  Subtract $75.

Please note: every effort will be made to find roommates for those who want them.  Single room charge will apply if a roommate is not available.

Cancellations before 8/31/08: refunds minus $75 handling charge.  After 8/31/08: no refund unless a substitute can be found, in which case handling charge of $100 applies.


Audrey Tan,
co-director of Fig Garden Yoga Studio, is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher.  She is a graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco, a premier training school for yoga teachers, and is registered on an advanced level (E-RYT 500 hours) through Yoga Alliance.  Audrey completed the two-year teacher training program while apprenticing with Elise Miller, a nationally known Iyengar teacher and back care specialist. Audrey teaches an energetic and fun class, and excels in modifying poses so that they can be accessible to all levels of students. True to the teachings of Iyengar Yoga, Audrey emphasizes correct alignment of the body in yoga postures to minimize the potential for injuries and to maximize optimal energy flow.

Nancy Tan, founder and co-director of Fig Garden Yoga Studio, holds an advanced teaching certification through Integrative Yoga Therapy, an approach that blends the ancient tradition of yoga with modern mind-body disciplines. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500 hours) with Yoga Alliance, and has studied with many master yoga teachers including Rodney Yee, Donna Farhi and Gary Kraftsow. She teaches with love, humor and acceptance, emphasizing breath, alignment and body awareness. Nancy is also a licensed psychotherapist with extensive training in humanistic, transpersonal, and mind-body integrated psychotherapies. Over the last ten years, Nancy has led many wellness workshops that blend her expertise in both fields, including Stress Reduction, Sustainable Weight Loss, and Journey to a Healthy Heart.

Please call or email for more information or to have a brochure mailed to you.


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Asilomar Retreat Participants, 11/07
Susana, Lori, Frank, Elizabeth, Michele
Audrey, Bob, Marni, Sheila, Gayla, Nancy, Ann, Fran, Susan
Jan, Nancy, Michelle, Ellen, Becky, Ned
(not pictured: Robert and Alice)

 

The Peru Retreat Group at the Ceremonial Rock at Machu Picchu, 6/07
Dee Anna, Liz, Bob, David, Juanita, Dan, Kathy, Kerry, Tracy, Jack, Stacey, Marni, Ellen, Toni, Julie, Bob, Craig
Gabi (our guide), Michael, Mary, Joanne, Nancy, Audrey, Bridget, Lola, Lisa, Nancy
(not pictured: Jim, Richard)

 



Land of Medicine Buddha Retreat Participants, 4/07
Gail, Joanne, Libbi, Jan, Ellen, Stephanie, Becky, Susan, Nancy
Valerie, Joni, Michele, Sheila, Elizabeth, Kate, Toni, Jodie, Teri, Elizabeth, Pat
Audrey, Marni, Jim, Kathy, Stevie
 

 


Asilomar Retreat Participants, 11/06
Elizabeth, Kim, Marni, Michelle, Whitney, Valerie, Jan, Dianne, Sue, James, Grace
Pat, Michele, Libbi
Nancy, Audrey
Jim
(not pictured, Diana)
 


Mount Madonna Retreat Participants, 4/06
Carol, Jackie, Sue, Susan, Nancy, James, Joni, Valerie, Libbi, Michele, Jim
Donna, Ellen, Juanita (hiding), Marni, Michael, Toni
Peggy, Kelly, Elizabeth, Audrey, Grace, Joanne, Kim

 


The Asilomar Retreat Participants, 11/05
James, Joanne, Connie, Grace, Lynn

Mary, Melissa, Carol, Judy, Jodie, Michelle, Libbi, Marni, Jan, Pat
Dan, Kathy
Lana, Gail, Nancy, Audrey, Elizabeth, Toni
Jim
(not pictured: Michael and Juanita)


The Mount Madonna Retreat Participants, 4/05
Jim, Kathy, Dan, Jack
Toni F., Michelle, Jan, Carol Ann, Toni M., Joanne, Tracy, Pat, Libbi, Elizabeth, Michael, Juanita, Audrey
Nancy, Judy, Kathleen, Mary, Marni, Madeleine


The Isla Mujeres, Mexico Retreat Participants, 11/04
Toni, Mary, Gloria, Nancy, Jack, Tracy, Bob, Toni, Paul, Susan
Audrey, Dan, Kathy, Lynn, Judy, Diana, Marni
(plus a friendly island doggie!)


The Mount Madonna Retreat Participants, 4/04
Craig, Julie, Sue, Judy, Libbi, Kathleen, Michelle
Richard, Shama, Joanne, Audrey, Jim
Judy, Lana, Nancy, Toni, Barbara


The Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Participants, 6/03
Gloria, Mike, Julie, Toni, Michelle, Shama, Mary, Nancy, Joanne, Bob
Jim, Audrey, Stuart, Carol

 

Fig Garden Yoga Studio
6045 N. Palm Ave., Suite A
Fresno, CA  93704
phone: 559.222.5100
info@figgardenyogastudio.com  

 

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