SHAMA, Inc. Presents:

First Annual

YOGA WELLNESS CONFERENCE:  A WEEKEND FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

All proceeds benefit charitable programs for global friendship and poverty eradication, www.uwsp.edu/multicultural/shama.

Register Now! (See attached Flyer)

Group Discounts and Seva Discounts Available!!!

October 9, 10, and 11, 2008

Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH)
1201 North Point Drive
Stevens Point, WI
(West of Country Springs Motel)

Time

From  5:30 PM on Friday, October 9 until noon on Sunday, October 11.

Schedule || Presenters || Arrangements || Festival of India

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The First Annual Yoga Wellness Conference will include workshops for new yoga learners, intermediate and seasoned practitioners, open to all levels of interest and experience. Learn all you can from over twenty expert teachers and experienced practitioners from all over the country. Unfurl your mat and join us in a vibrant and holistic environment of pursuing a peaceful mind and body. The event includes the Festival of India on October 10, featuring cuisine, entertainment and fun-fair activities for the whole family to enjoy!!

 

Friday:                                                                              

5:00 Check-In

5:00-6:00 Seva (Volunteering Optional) Set-Up

6:00-7:00 Dinner Reception (By Sliding-Scale Donation) & Social Hour

7:30-9:00 Invoking the Divine through Sound and Movement Practices, Dr. Mark Ensweiler

 

Saturday:

7:00 Open Yoga / Meditation

8:00 Opening Keynote:  Setting a Yogic Intention for Positive Change in Yogic Action

by Acharya Hersh Khetarpal of Yog Sadhan Ashram

All Day Activities:

Open Yoga Practice, Library

Open Meditation Practice, Off-library room

Chair Massage, by BJ Harkness

Ayurvedic Consultations, by Kanyakumari Wellness Center

Snacks & Food/Drinks Available All Day

Festival of India Program begins 3-9 pm!

 

8:30-9:15  Sessions I

Creating True Prosperity, by Maureen Houlihan

9:30-10:15  Sessions II

Sahaja Yoga, by A.K. Nagendra

10:30-11:15  Sessions III

11:15-12:30  Lunch Break Activities

~ 15 minutes of Noble Silence, Gather for Lunch

~ Lunchtime Keynote:  Conscious Eating and Nutritional Healing, by Dr. Sudeep Sodhi

                                                                                          ~ Walk with nature (optional)          

 

12:30—1:15 Sessions IV

 

 

1:30-2:15  Session V

 

2:30-3:30 Sharing Circles (Library)

Led by Josiah Groth, Marisha Plattner, Dan Derezinski, Kieth Williams, Sajida, Gloria Simon-Kuzma, Cindy Schmidt, Margie Mahoney and audience participation.

 

 

3:30 Closing Remarks:  Taking the Next Steps Forward For Creating Harmony

Sunday

9:00 Mantra Chanting,

9:30 Havan

11:00 Science of Yoga & Discussion, by Digant Dash

12:00 Lunch

 

 

 

Arrangements

We kindly suggest you bring your own mat (or towel) and cushion, if possible.

Registration Information

$50 until October 4.  $65 thereafter and at the door.   $90 for a couple.   $215 for Yoga students' group of 5

Discounts with Seva Volunteer Service available until needs are fulfilled. Please contact 715-498-3791

Make checks payable to "SHAMA, Inc. Yoga Wellness Conference"

Mail registrations to:

SHAMA, Inc. Yoga Wellness Conference
3101 Whiting Avenue, #B9
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Include your name, address, email address, phone number, number of participants, and your total donation.

For more information, questions and concerns, contact Karla Rothmann at roth6978mann@charter.net

Accommodations

Limited discount accommodations available at

SHAMA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Any and all contributions to SHAMA are tax deductible to the fullest extent as allowed by law.

Schedule || Presenters  || Festival of India