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Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Week, Arrifana, Portugal, September 14-19 2021

September 14, 2021 - September 19, 2021

                                                    

                             Ashtanga Yoga Workshop with Petri Räisänen

  Peaceful and meditative atmosphere at the Dawn Collective Shala in Portugal! 

Join Petri Räisänen for a 6 day workshop at the Dawn Collective Shala in Arrifana/Aljezur, Portugal. The shala is located in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of Europe´s most stunning & untouched coastal regions.

Students of all levels are invited to explore and enjoy new depths in their practice under the guidance Petri and his incredible teachings.

We had few cancellations (updated on the Aug 23rd 2021). If you are interested to register for the workshop, please email to Petri (praisanen@yahoo.com) and ask for an available spots.

We can add a new registrations to the queue and will contact you if there will be cancellations!

THE CLASS OPTIONS AND FEES

Full workshop Sept 14-19 including 5 Mysore mornings, Friday’s Led class and all afternoon sessions 320 Euro

Weekend Sept 17 – 19 incl. 2 Mysore mornings, one Led class (Friday) & afternoon sessions 220 Euro

Single classes (Mysore or Led), possible if there will be space in the shala 35 Euro

Single classes (Afternoon techniques), possible if there will be space in the shala 50 Euro

Single class (Pranayama & meditation), possible if there will be space in the shala 20 Euro

Single class (Workshop opening), possible if there will be space in the shala 20 Euro

SCHEDULE & DETAILS

Because the Covid-19 restrictions, we will have 2-3 batches of Mysore or Led classes in the mornings and 1-2 afternoon workshops. When you are registering for the workshop, please give your suggestion for your practice times.

Mysore Style = self Led practice with Petri’s experienced, sensitive and healing adjustments.

Led Class = guided primary series class. At 6:30am Group there will be added the first seven asanas from the Intermediate series (up to Ustrasana). At 8:30 there will be a full Primary series and at 10:15 we will do a Half Primary series (up to Navasana).

NOTE: Some of the afternoon classes can be held outdoors if the weather will be suitable!

 

Mysore Style = Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings

Led Class = Friday morning

 

Tuesday 14th

Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3

14:30-16:00 Workshop opening discussion: Creating Safer Spaces: How do we change the culture of hierarchy in yoga? Group 1

16:00 – 17:30 Workshop opening discussion: Creating Safer Spaces: How do we change the culture of hierarchy in yoga? Group 2

17:30-18:00 Meditation: Strengthening the Energy Body Meditation Group 1

18:00-18:30 Meditation: Strengthening the Energy Body Meditation Group 2

Wednesday 15th

Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3

Thursday 16th

Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3

16:00-17:00 Pranayama: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayamas (breathing exercises) and meditations good for everyone. Group 1

17:00-18:00 Pranayama: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayamas (breathing exercises) and meditations good for everyone. Group 2

Friday 17th 

Led Class: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:30 Group 2 // 10:15 Group 3 (check your Group)

12:30 – 14:30 The healing touch, asana adjustments (theory and hands on practice) Group 1

14:30 – 16:30 The healing touch, asana adjustments (theory and hands on practice) Group 2

Saturday 18th

Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3

12:30 – 14:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa system in Primary and Intermediate series in detail (theory and practice) Group 1

14:30 – 16:30 Ashtanga Vinyasa system in Primary and Intermediate series in detail (theory and practice) Group 2

16:45-17:30 Pranayama: Comfortable, simple and easy pranayamas (breathing exercises) and meditations good for everyone. (Outdoor??)

17:30-18:15 Meditation: Self Healing Meditation (Outdoor??)

Sunday 19th

Mysore Style: Starting Times: 6:30 Group 1 // 08:15 Group 2 // 10:00 Group 3

12:30 – 14:30 Energy Healing and mind work in our personal asana and pranayama practice and in asana adjustments. Group 1

14:30 – 16:30 Energy Healing and mind work in our personal asana and pranayama practice and in asana adjustments. Group 2

16:45-17:15 Workshop closing circle

 

(We will fill first 1 & 2 Groups. Group 3 at 10:00 only if we will have enough people. All Groups will start at 7:00am if there will be only one group. )

 

Registration and questions:

All registrations, questions and further info through praisanen@yahoo.com (Petri’s email) and payments to Petri’s company Maailmanparantaja Oy. After receiving an email back from us, you can pay the workshop on the bank account below and secure your spot in the workshop.

Cancellation policy:

In case of cancellation the payment is not refundable after September 4th 2021. Before September 4th, a full refund (minus 20€ for management costs) is given. Please email your bank account number for the refund if needed.

In the case of Corona-19 cancellation (infection or government regulations) the full payment will be refund without management cost!

 

ACCOMODATION.

The Ashtanga Yoga Intensive is a non residential Yoga course and students are asked to book their own accommodation. You can choose from a great variety of accommodation (different budgets and needs) within a 1 min walk to a 10 min. drive from the Dawn Collective Shala / the beach. As this is a popular destination we recommend to seek accommodation as early as possible. Please find further info and some recommendations here.

SURROUNDING –  ARRIFANA / ALJEZUR, PORTUGAL.

The Dawn Collective Shala (Google Maps) is located between the picturesque Arrifana Beach (2 km) and Aljezur village (7 km), where you will find everything you need like supermarkets, cafés & restaurants, bakery, organic shops and a charming local farmers market on Saturdays.

The stunning and unspoiled beaches of Arrifana, Monte Clerigo and Amoreira allow for endless summer days & unreal sunsets. All beaches are easy to access and offer great surf conditions. The jungle-ish hinterland with magic forests of pine, eucalyptus and cork can be explored with nature walks, mountain bike or donkey/horse rides.

The Dawn Collective Shala has a wooden floor and catches the first rays of sun in the morning. Yoga mats, blankets and blocks are available as well as a big lawn to hang out after class, filtered water, tea and delicious espresso. Also massage treatments are available at the Dawn Collective Shala.

Payment Options x 3

Bank transfer

Account details:

To: Maailmanparantaja Oy

Bank:

Nordea Bank Finland

Account IBAN: FI56 1237 3000 1390 78

Swift code: NDEAFIHH

Message:

Arrifana Sept 14-19 2021, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.

PayPal to

paypal.me/raisanen

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Message:

Arrifana Sept 14-19 2021, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.

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Some students ts has been using this transfer and the commission is lower than in PayPal or normal bank transfer..especially if you are paying from the US or Asia.

Message:

Arrifana Sept 14-19 2021, Your Name and what you are paying..Full program/Only Mornings/Weekend etc.

 

All questions and information..email to Petri praisanen@yahoo.com

Looking forward to send a beautiful week in Aljezur, Portugal

Petri

Details

Start:
September 14, 2021
End:
September 19, 2021
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.yogabija.eu/dawn-collective-shala/ashtanga-yoga-workshop-with-petri-raisanen

Organizer

Petri and Wambui
Phone
+358405725113
Email
praisanen@yahoo.com
View Organizer Website

Details

Start:
September 14, 2021
End:
September 19, 2021
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.yogabija.eu/dawn-collective-shala/ashtanga-yoga-workshop-with-petri-raisanen

Organizer

Petri and Wambui
Phone
+358405725113
Email
praisanen@yahoo.com
View Organizer Website