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Posted on May 4th, 2008 by jhalifax : none jhalifax

May 22, 2008 — May 25, 2008

LIBERATION THROUGH YOGA AND BUDDHISM

Instructors: Richard Freeman, Roshi Joan Halifax

Description: This powerful and rare retreat brings together Yoga and Buddhism with two master teachers in a radical approach to healing and liberating body and mind. Richard Freeman, a renowned teacher of Ashtanga yoga in the tradition of K. Pattabhi Jois, integrates yoga practice with Dharma. Roshi Joan, Abbot of Upaya Zen Center, explores the shared principles of yoga and Buddhism through dharma exchanges with Richard in the evenings. The spirit of yoga and Buddhism is realized in a retreat setting that includes five hours of guided yoga practice, evening talks, two hours of meditation, and silence. 

Tuition (Members): $475.00
Tuition (Non-Members): $525.00
More details: Plus lodging. Dana to teachers.

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HummingBird : Joy
1 day later
HummingBird said

being in SA I'm a bit far away
but am very interested in how Bubbhism and yoga combine!

hrtScholar : with one Heart...
16 days later
hrtScholar said

thank you roshi Joan. I believe that combining meditation with ashtanga yoga can be an incredible and liberating spiritual practice.. Here is a link from the Shambhala Sun which explores MBSR via yoga and meditation: http://www.shambhalasun.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=3049   ~Peace to you, I bow to your engaged Heart! tess

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