August 23 - 31, 2008
The Quan Yin Experience
With Tiffiny Fyans and Sharon Smith
Spend a magical 9 days exploring the way of Quan Yin, the Bodhisattva of compassion, revered by Buddhists as the Goddess of Mercy and by Taoists as the embodiment of Yin energy. Come to this special retreat and give yourself the opportunity to rest, relax, and transform!
Sharon and Tiffiny have been personally trained by Tao Master Mantak Chia as well as other famous Tao masters. You will learn qigong and meditation practices from the Universal Tao and Unconditional Love Qigong to increase your vitality, work with your sexual energy, open your heart, clarify your emotions and refine your understanding of your experiences in order to transform and evolve. In addition, guest instructors will share their expertise in sound, writing, dream journeying, and plant spirit medicine to assist us in our journey. There will be time for visiting local temples, shopping in Chiang Mai, and all the pampering you can imagine!
As women, we are blessed with a special kinship to the natural world and organically attuned to the cycles of nature. Like Mother Earth, we are able to bear the fruit of life and feed our offspring from the very substance of our bodies. We can learn many deep mysteries about ourselves by listening closely to her. Take this opportunity to connect with and cultivate your feminine essence or chi, allowing the Divine Feminine to enter your consciousness. No matter what stage of your life - Maiden, Queen, or Crone - we all can receive the guidance of her inner voice and movement in a deeply supportive setting. Return to your life rested, rejuvenated, and inspired to take your next step -- with all the practical tools you need for support, balance and joy as you grow and evolve.
Click here to see the schedule and more information about the practices we will be doing.
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Join us at Tao Master Mantak Chia's acclaimed Tao Garden Health Resort and Spa in northern Thailand outside of Chiang Mai, an oasis of quiet elegance and profound transformation. One of the most unique holistic integrated natural health spas in the world, the Tao Garden is the training facility for Master Chia's students. Conveniently located 30 minutes from the Chiang Mai airport, Tao Garden is a secluded world unto itself but not cut off from civilization completely. It offers unique, comfortable accommodations that provide the quiet and serene atmosphere required for rejuvenating and escaping the daily stress of life. Delicious meals composed of organically grown ingredients with no unnatural coloring or flavoring. Both vegan and non-vegetarian options are available at every meal. Yogurt, gluten-free breads, tofu, soy and rice milk as well as fresh tropical fruit juices are made on the premises. Spa services include a full menu of massage, facial, and beauty treatments from Thai, Taoist, and Ayurvedic traditions. While you're here, take advantage of the state of the art integrated medical clinic, offering the latest technology for accurate diagnosis and over 60 holistic treatments. Olympic-size swimming pool, fitness center, jogging trails, infrared sauna, and Thai herbal steam bath also available. Are you in paradise, or what??
Airfare and Transportation
Retreat participants must book their own RT travel arrangements to the Tao Garden in Chiang Mai. Please make your travel plans to arrive at the Tao Garden on or before August 23 (retreat begins at noon) and depart on or after September 1 (check out time is at noon). Extra days are available at the Tao Garden. Details will be sent with your registration.
Airfare to Bangkok
runs around $1300 from NYC. From the West Coast of the U.S., around $1200. From Europe, it is about $1000 (US). From Bangkok, it's approximately $150 RT to Chiang Mai or take a train or bus and explore. Check the internet for deals, or if you don't have a travel agent, contact Wil at ProTravel (800) 227-1059, #505 or WJ1@protravelinc.com. You will need a passport.
Your Retreat fee includes:
- All classes and seminars with Tiffiny and Sharon
- Accommodations for 9 nights at the Tao Garden (see below for choices)
- 3 delicious healthy meals daily
- Spa Welcome Package - foot reflexology/detox, upper body massage & herbal sauna)
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