Northern California: Sonoma County
Luxury Yoga Retreat with Karl Straub
2 weeks available  July 21 - Aug 4, 2012

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 A beautiful luxurious retreat center awaits you in a sacred space, surrounded by redwoods, and just 15 minutes drive through Salt Point State Park to some of California’s most beautiful and untouched coastline.  Incredible hiking!  Vegetarian meals, twice daily yoga, and a healing experience of a lifetime.
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Northern California Coast
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questions: karl@karlstraub.com.

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week 1 July 21 – 27,  week 2 July 27- Aug 4.

$1390 pp per week double occupancy, $1590 pp per week single occupancy

10% discount when you attend both weeks.

schedule (subject to change) 7:00 meditation 8:00 breakfast 10 invigorating yoga session (vinyasa) 12 lunch –personal free-time for day trips, exploration, naps, etc. 4:30p yoga session (restoratives, pranayama, and themed workshops) 6:15p dinner 8:00p Mon/Wed/Fre satsang, music, stories, or movies. 9:30p quiet time (mauna or sacred silence) until 10am.

massage, and spa treatments available at additional cost. A life-changing experience in one of the world’s most beautiful locations. Luxurious rooms with great character and privacy, twice daily yoga with Karl Straub, incredible vegetarian meals, super climate, set near the Pacific Ocean, state parks and beaches, redwood forests, and incredible sunsets. Ideal for couples, individuals, and teachers who want not just luxury, but also valuable training and insights to last a lifetime. Come to heal, grow, connect, relax, learn, and celebrate with great people! Set conveniently in northern California rich with its coastal redwood forests, natural coves and incredible vistas along the Pacific ocean, vineyards, state parks, beaches, and more. So many possibilities to explore, or just stay in and be nurtured in your own private oasis with chef-prepared vegetarian meals, optional massage and other spa treats. Karl Straub will be available for individual questions about your yoga practice. Note for yoga teachers: each week provides Yoga Alliance 20 Continuing Education Units. (40 CEUs for both weeks).

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Upcoming Retreats

  • 2012
    • Add event to googleJan 22 - Mar 4
      Hawaii: 3rd annual Hawaii yoga retreat
      3rd Annual HAWAII JIVAMUKTI YOGA RETREAT w KARL STRAUB



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      $1490/wk pp double occupancy.

      2012 dates. 10% off when you stay 2 weeks or more.
      week 1 (Jan 22-29)
      week 2 (Jan 29-Feb 5)
      week 3 (Feb 5-12)
      week 4 (Feb 12-19)
      week 5 (Feb 19-26
      week 6 (Feb 26-Mar 4)

      Stay at a historic buddhist temple by the Pacific Ocean on Big Island, Hawaii, choose from any of 6 weeks. You'll be there during peak humpback whale season, too.

      Experience the healing benefits of yogic life in a tropical climate: fresh local fruits and produce, delicious vegan meals, daily meditation, yoga, beaches and island adventures. You will live and practice in a temple. Our yoga room is a 1600 sq ft space with wood floor & windows all around with views of the surrounding jungle and even a peek of the nearby ocean which lulls you into the deepest savasana. More info...
    • Add event to googleMay 7 11:00 am - May 13
      Switzerland: Yoga, Meditation, & Massage Retreat


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      workshop: Pure Bliss
      Experience the unique benefits of three synergistic traditions: Zen Meditation, Jivamukti Yoga, & Thai Massage.
      Enjoy world-class retreat facilities, one of the most beautiful settings on earth, chef-prepared vegetarian meals, and a daily program of Jivamukti yoga, Zen meditation, and Thai massage practice (give & receive)! Lodging, all meals & course fees are included in the price. You'll never forget this special experience. All levels welcome. Course in English.

      There is pleasure, and there is bliss.
      Forgo the first to obtain the latter. - The Buddha.

      Comments from previous participants:
      "This combination of meditation, yoga, and massage is just great! A perfect balance. I feel wonderful."
      "Karl is a very effective teacher. He is funny and compassionate, but he never hesitates to give strict corrections when needed."
      "I feel a deep relaxing effect from receiving the Thai massage each day, and I also enjoy learning how to do the techniques."
      "This has been the most powerful retreat of my life; thank you."
      "I got a whole new perspective on meditation, and I learned a lot about myself and my yoga practice."

      Space for this course is limited to 22 students.

      Participants all lend a hand to help with daily tasks to keep the retreat center and gardens tidy; approximately 45 minutes per day.

      Begins: May 7, Monday, 6:15 PM (room checkin after 4pm)
      Ends: May 27, Sunday, 1:00 PM

      Karl is an American teacher known around the world for his friendly style, humor, and extensive knowledge and insights. He conducts courses and retreats in Hawaii, USA, Canada, and Europe. He has studied meditation with Zen masters Keido Fukushima and Joan Halifax, and he has extensive training and certifications in the Jivamukti Yoga, Tibetan Heart Yoga, and Thai massage traditions. more at www.karlstraub.com

      Daily schedule (example, subject to change):

      6:30 Zen meditation (zazen)
      7:15 tea, fruit, bread, jam
      8:00 yoga asana
      10:00 brunch
      15:30 Thai massage (give and receive)
      18:00 dinner
      20:00 evening program
      21:00 silence until 10am
      22:00 lights out

      Room & Board, including teaching fees:
      Multi-share Room:Sfr. 985
      Double Room: Sfr. 1075
      Single Room: Sfr. 1195

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