Gannon’s first time teaching in the Holy Land!

Full details soon!

May 18-20, 2012

Location:

Ashtanga Yoga Tel Aviv
53 Gordon st.
http://ashtangayoga.co.il

Contact:
info@ashtangayoga.co.il

Join us at Pretoria for a Saturday night session with the Yoga Dealer:

Opening Your Heart -
Elements of Backbending

Location:

Haum of Yoga
52 Selati Street, Alphen Park, Pretoria

Contact:
candicehelena@gmail.com
pretoria@haumofyoga.co.za

Michael Gannon started the year in India, but is reaching African soil again for sharing some Yoga love with his JoBurg peers!

January 20-22, 2012
Johannesburg, South Africa

Weekend workshop and master classes at Jozi Yoga and Ekam Yoga.

Asana, Pranayama, Dhyana (Postures, Breath and Meditation)
Fri., 20 January, 6-8:30pm Ekam Yoga (R350)

Breath, Bandhas and Arm Balances
Sat., 21 January, 1-3:30pm Go Yoga Illovo
(contact to confirm your space)

Asana Playground
Sun., 22 January, 11am-1pm Ekam Yoga (R350)

Adjustments Session Sunday, 22 January, 2-4pm Ekam Yoga (R350)

This Master Class at Ekam is for yoga teachers only.

Contacts:
sally@bikramyoga.co.za
info@ekamyoga.co.za

At the 7^th Annual 2010 Yoga Conference in Mexico City, Gannon gave a talk called “Shiva Came to Mexico” which made a strong impact on the yoga community.   This month’s Higher Practice is a revised interpretation exactly one year later, as this11-11-11 Michael will again be teaching at the 8^th Conference (Encuentro) hosted by Instituto Mexicano de Yoga.

Today I want to tell you a story called “Shiva Came to Town”.

Shiva is part of the Hindu God Trinity – Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.

Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva is the Destroyer.

When things are dead or dieing.   When energies are old.  When a process has run its course.   When the Universe needs space for something new.   When energy needs to shift for change of the greater good… Shiva transforms.   He becomes Nataraja, the King of Dance, or the Lord of Dance.

SHIVA

If we look at the image of Nataraja, we can see some interesting symbolisms:

- The drum in his rear right hand represents the rhythmic sound to which Nataraja dances.  The sounds of the Universe or Creation.

- His rear left hand holds Agni (fire).   This flame represents his powerful destructive energy, which destroys self-ignorance.

- Shiva’s right front hand is in the Abaya mudra, representing fearlessness.

- His left front hand sloping downwards represents grace and draws attention to his left raised foot.

- The left foot is raised in the position to give a blessing.

- Shiva’s right foot is standing on Apasmara, the dwarf demon, which represents ignorance.  In this way, he is holding back ignorance so that new knowledge can be born.

This is Gannon’s 7th time teaching at Purple Valley Yoga Retreat.
A favorite place to go in India! Always a BLAST !!!

And, Goa is what Gannon calls “India for Beginners”.

Schedule :

Morning Practice
Yummy Breakie
Scooter to the Beach
Chai Time
Delicious Lunch
Afternoon Poolside
Downtown Shopping
Divine Dinner
Starlight Mediations
Goan Trance Rave

Location:

Purple Valley Yoga Retreat
Asagao, Goa India

Course Fee:
See www.yogagoa.com for rates and details and bookings.

Gannon’s first time teaching in the Houston area!

Location:
Cherry Blossom Yoga
15816 Champion Forest Drive
Spring, TX

Contact:
Tel: (281) 257-4245
cherryblossom.yoga@gmail.com
www.CherryBlossomYoga.com

Teacher Training Week

plus

Open Morning Classes Intensive

Gannon’s coming back to his favorite DC area yoga community!

Location:
Flow Yoga
112 South Street
Leesburg, VA

Contact:
(703) 777 1020
info@gowithityoga.com

THE POWER OF PRANA ON THE PLAYA 2012

Gannon’s 7th annual Easter Retreat is returning to where it all started on the powerful pacific ocean at Barra Vieja Beach (30 minutes from Acapulco).

Michael’s well known semana santa retreat is back at Bambuddha. You may book for the full week, Monday – Sunday. You may also book only for the usual long weekend, Thursday – Sunday.

Location:
Bambuddha
Barra Vieja – Acapulco
www.bambuddhacapulco.com

Contact:
san_paulina@yahoo.com
+52 1 55 2972 1960

Retreat Fee:
Monday – Sunday — US$ 1,190
Thursday – Sunday — US$ 790

25% off for Mexican Nationals!
Special early booking 25% discount for Mexican Residents paying in full by February 15 :

This retreat always fills up early with people securing their semana santa yoga plans. Secure your space NOW! with only $1000 pesos deposit.

Includes:
Accommodations, all food, all yoga sessions!

Extra Activities:
Temazcal Sweat Lodge, Massage, Ultralight Flights over the beach

(“add to cart”  below to pay full week in full )

Price: $1190

Gannon’s first yoga retreat in the United Kingdom.
Immerse yourself in a weekend of asana, pranayama, meditation and walking in the stunning Scottish countryside.
Following the  success of his first teaching trip to Glasgow in October 2011, Jo Lockhart Yoga will again be hosting world renowned yoga  teacher Michael Gannon for a weekend retreat.

Location:
Lendrick Lodge Holistic and Spritual Retreat Center
Locted less than one hor from Glasgow in Brig O’Turk, 5 miles from Callander in the beautiful Scottish Trossachs.
www.lendricklodge.com

Accomodation Options:
Standard Room – £290 (3-4 sharing)
Twin Room – £310 (limited Availability)
Single Room – £325 (Limited Availability)

Includes accomodations, 3 meals per day and 6 yoga sessions with Michael

£50 deposit required on booking.
Remaining balance payable in two installments — February 11th and April 11th.

Booking Contact:
jolockhart.yoga@gmail.com
Tel: 077689 32481
www.jolockhartyoga.com

Space is limited! It will sell out!

AND AGAIN …. Gannon’s return to Aberdeen! BUT, to rolling country farm land of Aberdeenshire, just outside of town. We LOVE this place! AND, will be the first time Gannon is teaching in Scotland when it is NOT FREEEZING

Dont miss it! Come for 3 or 4 days of pure prana…and sweat!

Location:
MoYoga
South Fornet House
Dunecht Westhill
Aberdeenshire
AB32 7BX Scotland

Contact:

www.moyoga.co.uk
mo@moyoga.co.uk
07795 820302