This training is geared towards yoga teachers, body workers, nurses, and physical therapists. It is designed to prepare you to teach a full Restorative Yoga class, to incorporate Restorative yoga into your group classes, to develop personal programs for your private students or patients, to incorporate restorative yoga position within a body work sessions, and to help you create a your own personal home practice. You will also gain a deeper understanding of the subtle energy body in restorative poses, how to work with special populations, and how to develop more dynamic use of props to address the individual needs of your students.

Training will include lecture, Restorative Yoga Practice, hands on teaching practice experience, discussion and questions and answers.

This retreat is LOVED for its peaceful inspiring surroundings, our amazing Yoga Space (a huge restored barn, is a warm, sacred space illuminated by huge, sky-lit ceilings), the magnificent musical brook lined with cozy hammocks, and the unforgettable meals prepared for us by natural Gourmet Chef Joan Embree.

I will lead four comprehensive yoga and meditation classes over the weekend as well as an early morning walking meditation. Our sessions will include grounding, purification and cleansing techniques, designed to prepare our bodies and minds for the changing season.

When we are not practicing yoga, feel free to rest or play as you please: explore the great outdoors, hike to a waterfall, enjoy a bodywork session or simply curl up with a book.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Race Brook Lodge is the perfect hideaway to unwind and rejuvenate, while you fold into your yoga practice, far from the sounds of your daily life. Our guestrooms will be located in the main lodge, bungalows and the Coach House. Restored by renowned architect and owner David Rothstein, each room is unique. The rooms are tucked into haylofts, harness barns, hoop sheds and ice houses. They include queen or double beds, with private baths, and individual heating and central cooling. We can accommodate doubles, triples, and some singles. See below for prices. There are a few rooms available with shared baths for a lesser fee. Sign up with friends or we help provide roommates. To view photos of the rooms and property visit http://www.yogajillian.com/ and look in the photo album under fall retreats/race brook.

LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION
Race Brook Lodge is about 2-1/2 hours drive from NYC, located on scenic Route 41 between Salisbury, CT and Great Barrington, MA in the Berkshires. We will help to coordinate ride shares with other yogis going on the trip and if there is enough interest, we will organize van service from NYC or Hoboken. Directions available upon registration.

PACKAGE AND RATES
Rates below are per person and include accommodations, yoga and meditation sessions, all meals, tax and service charge.

RESERVE your spot with a non-refundable $100 check or cash as soon as possible as space will go quickly. Balance (full payment) for retreat is due September 1, 2010 or you may loose your spot to another student on the waiting list. We can match you with roommates for doubles and triples. Rooms with private bath in room.

NOTE: These prices below reflect the deduction of your $100 deposit and are your payment balance. If paying all at once please add $100 to the Balance Price.

• Non Refundable Deposit $100 for all rooms.
• Triple Occupancy Balance $380 pp (only three triple rooms available)
• Double Occupancy Balance $475 pp
• Single Room $575 pp.
• Double Occupancy (shared hall bath.) $385 pp (only one available)
• Single (shared hall bath) $460 pp (only two available)

TO REGISTER
Email yoga_julie@yahoo.com or call Jillian at 201-377-7010. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER SOON. Your space will be confirmed only upon receipt of your check.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Classes will be accessible to students of most levels. (Beginners should speak with me before registering.) Classes are mainly vinyasa flow. We will do a walking meditation, weather permitting, on Saturday morning. Evening classes may include extra meditation and deep relaxation.

BRING
Yoga mat, eye bag, and yoga blanket and any other props you like to use (strap, block, ect.). Make sure you pack a sweatshirt and some layers, as it will get chilly at night! In addition, pack your rain gear just in case. There are a few snacks available for sale at the Lodge; however, you may also want to bring some light snacks such as energy bars, granola, nuts, fruit, etc.

REFUNDS
Your deposit is non refundable. If you cancel after you've paid in full, and your space is not filled by another student, you will not receive a refund and will forfeit all money paid. However, if your space can be sold and IS filled by another student who pays in full at the same amount, you a refund of your balance minus the non-refundable $75 deposit fee. Please note, that in this case, you will not receive your refund until after November 1, 2010, and after your 'replacement student' has paid in full at the same rate. If they pay in at a lower rate, you will forfeit the difference. Balance (full payment) for retreat is due September 1, 2010 or you may loose your spot to another student on the waiting list.

Come discover your most grounded, wide-open self, the state yogis call “true happiness”. Yoga offers many asana and meditation techniques to help you practice being in this state, and little by little, your moments of practice stretch into a lifetime. Jillian artfully weaves mindful vinyasa yoga, restorative yoga, and deep relaxation with metta meditation, mudita meditation, and nature walks to help you grown beyond habitual patterns of moving and thinking. As your body and heart relax, your mind opens to new possibilities.

A SAMPLE DAY
EARLY MORNING: Begin bright and early with an optional Kripalu Yoga Class or Meditation.
BREAKFAST: A quite breakfast of delicious seasonal treats.
AFTER BREAKFAST: Savor a 3 hour class with Jillian.
MID DAY OPTIONS: Choose an optional Kripalu Dansketics Class or a vigorous vinyasa class.
LUNCH: Enjoy lunch out on the grass overlooking the mountains and lake.
AFTER LUNCH: Rest under a tree, enjoy the lake, or play as you please.
LATE AFTERNOON: Deepen your experience with a 2 hour class with Jillian
DINNER: A delightful and wholesome dinner.
IN THE EVENING: enjoy an entertaining concert, independent film, sampler workshop, or other special evening event. http://www.kripalu.org