Yoga Retreat w/Sandy at Green Gulch Farm/Zen Center

IT’S NOT TOO LATE, WE HAVE A NEW DATE!!!!

with Sandy Carmellini

Friday – February 10, 2012 - thru Sunday – February 12, 2012

This is truly one of the most peaceful, beautiful retreat centers on earth, and I’m not the only one that appreciates this pristine place—I had to book this retreat 2 years in advance—that was the first availability they had! Green Gulch Farm/Zen Center, also known as Green Dragon Temple (Soryu-ji), is a Buddhist practice center in the Japanese Soto Zen tradition. The effort at Green Gulch is to awaken people to the bodhisattva spirit, the spirit of kindness and realistic helpfulness, and you will feel that as soon as you step onto the property.

Green Gulch Farm is located in Marin County(Muir Woods), just north of San Francisco, in a valley that opens out onto the Pacific Ocean. In addition to the temple program of zen and study, it includes an organic farm and garden (Green Gulch), as well as a guest house and conference center. We will have the entire guest house to ourselves as well as the yurt, where we will practice yoga.

In addition to  4 yoga classes over the weekend, we will be able to join the Zen community for morning and evening meditation. There is ample hiking trails available (for beginners or advanced) right on the property. Muir beach is just a short walk away if you’d like to sit by the ocean. Muir Woods is also close by, and if you have never hiked there, it is worth seeing. Delicious, fresh, vegetarian fare will be served, with much of the meals being picked fresh from the garden. The guest house is very comfortable and clean with a nice wood burning stove in the center to keep warm and cozy. Tea, coffee and snacks will be available around the clock.

Pricing is based on double occupancy, with a shared bathroom. A few private rooms are still available at an additional cost.

This will be a special time to practice asana and feel the

Joy & Acceptance that is so available in such a natural setting.

$599 per person, double occupancy, $150 extra for private room.

Deposit of $200 required upon registration, remainder due 30 days prior to departure

Sandy Carmellini : founder and creator of Brentwood Yoga Center is a graduate from the Yoga Room Berkeley’s Advanced Teacher Training program.  She has been teaching successfully since 1998 and has led many yoga retreats throughout the U.S. and internationally.  Her teaching style is Iyengar based, but her background in dance and education adds to her accepting approach in helping students thrive.

Send your deposit to:

Brentwood Yoga Center 8650-H Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA  94513

(925) 240-6864

www.BrentwoodYogaCenter.com (you can also pay online through the website)

yogasandy@rocketmail.com



 watching the sunset from Zoreh's new sky deck! March 2011

Yoga in Mexico

March 23-30, 2012

with Sandy Carmellini and Diane Valentine

This is my fourth trip back to Troncones, that’s how much I love it! It is truly one of my favorite retreats to offer. The warm Mexican sun, remote location (off the beaten-path for sure!) the sweet, friendly people, the amazing yoga studio, and the inviting Pacific Ocean make this the perfect place to practice yoga and find peace and calm. Each trip I make here gets better and better, just ask any of those who have gone on this retreat before, this place is absolutely paradise in the sun, and you shouldn’t miss it!

Please come and join us for a delightful getaway to Troncones, Mexico, a tranquil, beautiful beach, sitting on the warm, clear waters of the Pacific Ocean. We will stay at Hacienda Eden, a hidden, exotic, paradise nestled against Manzanillo Bay, which features eight adorable beachfront bungalows with private baths. Your meals will be prepared by a talented chef and will include delicious seafood and vegetarian entrees. The private, open-air studio (which overlooks the ocean) is a short walk along the beach and if fully equipped with yoga props including inversion slings! Yoga classes will be held twice daily along with meditation and pranayama. There will be ample time to rest between classes, sink into some quiet time, get a massage, take a nap, or take part in activities such as swimming, boogie boarding, snorkeling, surfing classes, sea kayaking, and golfing! We also have options to take guided hiking and eco- tours to explore a remote lagoon and forest, perfect for you bird watchers!

The price includes daily yoga classes, two daily meals (breakfast and dinner), double occupancy at Hacienda Eden and transportation to and from Ziahuatanejo/Ixtapa airport.

For more information, contact us at (925)240-6864 or yogasandy@rocketmail.com

$1,495 double occupancy

A non-refundable deposit of $495 is due now to reserve your space. Space is limited. Register early! This retreat always sells out! Balance of payment is due December 15, 2011 A few private rooms are available for an additional $360 per person.

Space is limited! This is a small, intimate retreat. Call (925) 240-6864 now to register or send deposit to: Brentwood Yoga Center, 8650-H Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, CA 94513

$495 non-refundable deposit reserves your place. The balance of $1000 is due by December, 15, 2011.