Yoga Therapy Australia
Personal
Practices for Individual Needs
THE VINIYOGA APPROACH
FROM A THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVE
Dr N Chandrasekaran MBBS (Dr
NC) and Saraswathi Vasudevan
9 day/9 night Residential Workshop/Training Retreat
Stand-Alone Course as well as Pre-requisite for Therapist Training
Fri 5 – Sun 14 November 2010 Ballina Beach Village, Dolphin Bay, NSW
The Viniyoga Foundation course is an immersion in the Foundations of Viniyoga from a Therapeutic Perspective. This is the essential underpinning knowledge that forms 80% of yoga therapy and is fundamental knowledge for a personalised approach to yoga.
Course focus:
- In depth analysis of yoga philosophy and its application in practice
- The important principles of practice of asana, meditation and other tools of yoga
- The Classical way of practicing asana and the principles behind the modifications of asana
- A comprehensive study of all the principles behind sequencing of asana, pranayama and meditation practice – the key that opens to the full efficiency of these tools
All material will be dealt with from a therapuetic perspective. This course is suitable for all committed practitioners of yoga and is strongly recommended for every one who desires to take up the healing path.
This course is a stand alone course and also a pre-requisite for those wishing to embark on the VHF/Yoga Therapy Australia Therapist Training Program (recognised by the AAYT) commencing May 2011.
The cost for all tuition, all meals (vegetarian), and nine nights accommodation ranges from $1775 to $2925 depending on your choice of accommodation (camping through to deluxe cabin sole occupancy), and whether you wish to take up the early bird discount.
For registration details, click here
Venue
BALLINA BEACH VILLAGE, DOLPHIN BAY, NSW
The
Ballina Beach Village,
Dolphin Bay was recently purchased by Rikki and Bernard Grinberg
who are in the process of upgrading and transforming this peaceful 15
acre property into an eco-retreat.
The village is situated on
the other side of the river from Ballina township, opposite Dolphin
Bay and nestled between the Richmond River and the sea. Just a few minutes
walk along sandy tracks through the surrounding nature reserves takes
you to an expansive 25km stretch of ocean beach. Dolphins are regularly
sighted in both the river and the sea.
Travel
The venue is located at 440 South Ballina Beach Road, South Ballina,
NSW. It is 10-15 minutes from Ballina township, 1 –1½ hours from Coolangatta
Airport on the Gold Coast, and 1½ - 2 hours from Brisbane. The property
is about 12 kms from Ballina Airport via a car ferry that operates every
few minutes.
Ballina Beach Village are happy to organise transfers
to and from Ballina airport. They charge a fee of $20 per journey/single
person. There are a number of other transport operators offering shuttle
and door to door services from both Ballina and Coolangatta Airports.
If you are driving please visit
www.ballinabeachvillage.com.au/location
for full directions.
If you are attending Living the Wisdom with
Sw in Springbrook and you would like assitance with transfer between
venues, please let us know.
Accommodation
There are four styles of accommodation and various options depending
on share arrangements. Accommodation options include deluxe cabins,
standard cabins, dormitory accommodation, and camping. Cabin accommodation
is offered on a sole occupancy basis, twin share, or, in the case of
the deluxe cabins, a triple share basis.
Availability within
each category of accommodation is limited and there is a degree of variation
among cabins in each category. While every effort will be made to satisfy
your preferences, accommodation will be allocated on a first
in, best dressed basis. If you wish to share with someone in
particular, please indicate the category of accommodation and the name/s
of the people you wish to share with when you make your booking.
Due to the fact that we have obtained exclusive use of the venue
and all of its facilities, minimum charges do apply. These vary depending
on the style of accommodation. Every effort has been made to price the
various share accommodation options fairly. However, if you are sharing
a cabin and feel there is any inequity, you are, of course, free to
vary the contributions among yourselves.
Good quality linen
is supplied for all cabin and dormitory accommodation. Bath towels are
supplied but please bring your own beach towels. Cabins will not be
serviced during your stay. Fresh linen/towel packs are available for
$10.00. A coin-operated laundry is located on-site.
WIFI is
available in some parts of the property. Ballina Beach Village charges
$5 per day for this service.
Accommodation Options:
STANDARD CABINS Fully self-contained basic cabin: one bedroom with a queen bed, second bed is a futon-couch bed/day-bed situated in the open plan living area, basic kitchen amenities, table and chairs on outside covered deck. TV, AC, Linen supplied. Available as twin cabin share or sole occupancy
DELUXE CABINS Fully self-contained deluxe cabins: one bedroom with queen bed, second smaller bedroom with 2 single beds in bunk style, lounge/dining area and fully-equipped kitchen, outdoor dining area. AC, Austar, WIFI, flatscreen TV, Linen supplied. Available as twin cabin share, triple cabin share or sole occupancy
DORMITORIES Dormitory style share accommodation for 4 people. All beds are single beds in double bunk bed set ups, Small kitchenette, AC, TV. Dormitories do not have bathrooms but are located close to the shared amenities block, Linen supplied.
CAMPING BYO tent/bedding, Share amenities block.
Check-in and Course Registration
Check-in will be available at the Ballina Beach Village venue any
time after 2pm, Friday 5 November 2010. Registration for the course
will be open from 4PM - 6PM. Please aim to arrive before 5.30PM.
Dinner will be provided and the program will commence with an evening
talk. The course will conclude with lunch on Sunday 15 November 2010.
Early Check-in
If you are attending Living the Wisdom with Saraswathi at at Springbrook, Qld and you would like to transfer to the Ballina Beach Village from 4 November 2010, or for any other reason wish to book in early please let us know so that arrangements can be made.
Costs
Prices include all tuition, all food (vegetarian), and nine nights
accommodation of your choice.
Registrations must be accompanied
by a deposit of $300. No accommodation will be allocated or places
in the course reserved until the deposit is received. This deposit
is fully refunded immediately if you are not accepted into the course
or the course is full, unless you wish to be placed on a waitlist in
which case the deposit will be held pending availability. Otherwise,
the deposit is non-refundable but is transferable.
The
deposit will be deducted from the total cost. The balance
must be received no later than 1 October 2010. If the balance
is not received by that date your place may be offered to someone else
and your deposit forfeited.
To be eligible for the EARLY
BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE your balance must be received by 3 September
2010. If the balance is received after that date the full price
will be payable.
Registrations received after 1 October 2010 must be accompanied
by full payment.
| 9 DAYS/ 9 NIGHTS
VINIYOGA TRAINING RETREAT INCLUDING ALL FOOD, ACCOMMODATION AND TUITION |
||
| Accommodation Option | Full Price |
Early Bird Discount payable by 3 September 2010 |
| Camping per person | $1,975 | $1,775 |
| Dormitory Single beds in 2 by 2 bunk formation in open plan cabin, no bathroom |
$2,025 | $1,825 |
| Standard Cabin Twin Share A Private room with Queen size bed in standard self contained cabin |
$2,175 | $1,975 |
| Standard Cabin Twin Share B Futon couch/day-night bed in open kitchen lounge area in standard self contained cabin |
$2,095 | $1,895 |
| Sole Occupancy Standard Cabin | $2,525 | $2,325 |
| Deluxe Cabin Twin Share A Private room with Queen size bed in deluxe self contained cabin |
$2,395 | $2,195 |
| Deluxe Cabin Twin Share B Private room with single bed in deluxe self contained cabin |
$2,265 | $2,065 |
| Deluxe Cabin Triple Share A Private room with Queen size bed in deluxe self contained cabin |
$2,265 | $2,065 |
| Deluxe Cabin Triple Share B Shared room with single bunk beds in deluxe self contained cabin |
$2,095 | $1,895 |
| Sole Occupancy Deluxe Cabin | $2,925 | $2,725 |
Please Note: Your choice of accommodation cannot be guaranteed as some options are very limited. While every effort will be made to satisfy your preferences 'First in, Best Dressed' will apply
Payment Options
- Internet Direct Deposit
Yoga Therapy Australia
St George Bank
BSB: 112-879
A/C: 44 625 7089
Please ensure you use YOUR NAME as a reference.- Branch Deposit
If you make the deposit personally at a branch of the St George Bank, please first request a reference number from us and request the teller to note it at the time you make the deposit.- Credit card
Payments can be made by Visa or Mastercard. Please note that a 1% additional charge applies.
Please fill out your credit card details on the Registration Form PDF- Personal cheque or Money Order
Please draw cheque/money order to Yoga Therapy Australia and post to:
Yoga Therapy Australia
3546 North Arm Road
Girralong NSW 2449
However, please note reservations and placements are only made upon receipt of monies.
Terms and Conditions
1. REFUND POLICY FOR FOUNDATION TRAINING NOVEMBER 2010:
If
a participant withdraws from the program the following terms and conditions
apply:
a) If the participant withdraws on or before 1 October 2010, the participant will receive a full refund of all monies less the non-refundable deposit of $300;
b) If a participant withdraws after 1 October 2010, the participant will forfeit 50% of their total cost of the course;
c) If a participant withdraws after 29 October 2010, no monies will be refunded.
d) However, at any time prior to the course commencement, a withdrawing participant may arrange to transfer his/her payments to another person to attend the same workshop in his/her place.
2. CANCELLATION
Yoga Therapy Australia reserves the right
to cancel any event, workshop or training if necessary. In the unlikely
event that this occurs, a full refund of all monies will be returned
to the participant. However, no responsibility will be accepted
for any consequential loss in any circumstances.
Appropriate
TRAVEL INSURANCE is highly recommended.
3. PHOTOGRAPHS, FEEDBACK etc.
Photographs taken and feedback
given may be used by Yoga Therapy Australia and the presenters of courses
for marketing purposes. If you would prefer we did not use any
of the material written by you or containing an image of you please
advise us in writing.
4. DISCLAIMER
Yoga Therapy Australia accepts no responsibility for any act, omission, default or neglect of themselves, their employees, agents or associates for any injury, damage, or loss to persons or goods whatsoever or however the same may be caused.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO REQUEST A CURRICULUM email
Register
To register please fill out the Registration form PDF and forward by email to Yoga Therapy Australia, or post it to YTA, 3546 North Arm Road Girralong NSW 2449. If you send it by post you may wish to notify us of your registration and choice of accommodation by email to help ensure your place and preferences.
Contact Information
phone Madeleine Marty 0416 172 717
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