Educational Programs
We offer retreats and workshops focused on reaching a better understanding of
our physical, mental, and spiritual potential. Various applications of the
science of yoga and all modalities that further human potential
are explored in a practical, enjoyable, and scholarly manner.
science of yoga and all modalities that further human potential
are explored in a practical, enjoyable, and scholarly manner.
Do you need a full service retreat facility for your organization? Spiritual groups
and teachers with their students and yoga studios have all held successful events at Song of the Morning. We can also custom design a retreat or workshop for your group. Individuals are also welcome to visit for a private retreat or reflection. Even if it's a busy weekend, never hesitate to call us!
Program Calendar for February - April 2010
***Scroll down for detailed program descriptions***
February
Feb. 5-7
Yoga, Skiing & Tai Chi
Yoga, Skiing & Tai ChiFeb. 6 Three-Hour Meditation
Three-Hour MeditationFeb. 12-14 Raja Yoga
Raja YogaFeb. 12-14 Mind, Body & Soul Life Coaching and Indian/Ayurvedic/Macrobiotic Cooking
Mind, Body & Soul Life Coaching and Indian/Ayurvedic/Macrobiotic CookingFeb. 17-21 Winter Mindfulness Retreat
Winter Mindfulness RetreatFeb. 26-28 Saucha Yoga Retreat Weekend
Saucha Yoga Retreat WeekendFeb. 27-28 Teas & Tinctures
Teas & TincturesMarch
March 5-7 Yoga, Skiing & Tai Chi
Yoga, Skiing & Tai ChiMarch 12-14 Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Retreat
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement RetreatMarch 13 Three-Hour Meditation
Three-Hour MeditationMarch 19-21 Yoga Intensive
Yoga IntensiveMarch 19-21 Chi Kung Yoga Shiatsu Massage
Chi Kung Yoga Shiatsu MassageApril
April 3 Easter Six-Hour Meditation
Easter Six-Hour MeditationApril 9-11 Chi Kung Healing Energy Workshop
Chi Kung Healing Energy WorkshopApril 9-11 Sacred Sounds of Tibet, Africa & India
Sacred Sounds of Tibet, Africa & IndiaApril 16-18 Yoga and Recovery
Yoga and RecoveryApril 16-18 Ayurveda For Everyone
Ayurveda For EveryoneApril 24-25 Spring Detox & Herbology
Spring Detox & HerbologyApril 24 Spirituality4Success with Nick Kumar
Spirituality4Success with Nick KumarProgram Descriptions.
February
Yoga, Skiing & Tai Chi
Fri. - Sun., Feb. 5-7
Fee: $60
Join us in our traditional mid-winter getaway weekend, a cozy way to enjoy northern Michigan’s winter wonderland. Stretch out and warm up with yoga in front of the fireplace, center and get the chi flowing with the slow dance-like movements of Tai Chi, and refresh and invigorate yourself with skiing and/or snowshoeing suitable for all levels on the beautiful trails of the Pigeon River Country. Bring or rent your own skis or snowshoes. Led by Sarah Louisignau, Sam Cornelius and Dave Dixson.
Are you a cancer survivor? Click here to learn about a great opportunity for our
Yoga & Skiing weekends.
Three-Hour Meditation
Sat., Feb. 6
Fee: None
Please join us for a three-hour meditation from 1:00-4:00pm. You are welcome to stay
for all three hours or arrive and depart on the hour.
Raja Yoga
Sat. - Sun., Feb. 13-14
Fee: $75
Join us for a transforming and awakening workshop that offers an in-depth experience
of the ancient science of yoga. Presented by the Golden Lotus Yoga Teachers Association,
this Raja (Royal) Yoga retreat will offer participants methods to enhance physical, mental
and spiritual well being. This experiential program will move the participant into a deeper
practice of yoga.
This is our signature program and the only class that all staff members are encouraged to take. Proceeds directly benefit Song of the Morning.
Mind, Body & Soul Life Coaching and Indian/Ayurvedic/Macrobiotic Cooking
Fri. - Sun., Feb. 12-14
Fee: $100 (scholarships available based on need)
Learn practical techniques to achieve inner peace, prosperity and better health, including:
- Techniques for tapping the wisdom of your cells to overcome undesirable habits
- Thinking techniques for creating breakthroughs and overcoming obstacles
- Yoga for youthful, glowing skin
- Yoga for specific ailments
- How to achieve your life's purpose
- Breathing techniques for unlimited energy
- Eating the right food for energy
- Ways of eating to maximize nourishment
- Daily spiritual practice for staying connected with the Source
The workshop also includes a private session with Ramesh Narula, who has been meditating and practicing yoga for over 50 years and has been leading life-changing seminars for decades.
Winter Mindfulness Retreat
Wed. - Sun., Feb. 17-21
Fee: None
Please come join with meditators from around Michigan and Ontario for a mindfulness retreat in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. We will enjoy sitting and walking meditation, the Fourteen Mindfulness Trainings, a silent meal, yoga, dharma discussions and other activities. Come just for the weekend or enjoy optional days of mindfulness, beginning Wednesday afternoon with scheduled meditation, discussion and walks on all five days.
Sponsored by the Bluewater Community of Mindful Living, www.bluewaterbuddhist.org.
Saucha Yoga Retreat Weekend
Fri. - Sun., Feb. 26-28
Fee: $120
Saucha is purity or cleanliness practiced on many levels and is a pre-condition for experiencing the fullness of yoga and attaining enlightenment. Experience yogic techniques of pranayama, drishti, neti, meditation, and more to cleanse and purify the body and mind. Jim Pero of Rising Sun Yoga will facilitate.
Teas & Tinctures
Sat. - Sun., Feb. 27-28
Fee: $60
Learn how to make teas and tinctures from various herbs that grow in your
backyard. This class will teach you how to steep and combine herbs for
imbalances and how to make your own calcium that the body will assimilate.
Learn how to prepare basic infusions (teas), decoctions (roots), fomentation
(teas wrapped in a cloth), poultices (leaves bruised) and tinctures
(concentrated herbs). Led by Rebecca Vogel.
Rebecca Vogel is a Master Herbalist who has been studying under Dr. Christopher
and Dr. Schulze through the School of Natural Healing. She has been teaching
classes for the past four years. Rebecca became interested in herbs after her
father developed lung cancer. Unfortunately, he passed away before she completed
her studies. Now Rebecca has dedicated herself to educating others about natural
ways to improve their health.
March
Yoga, Skiing & Tai Chi
Fri. - Sun., March 5-7
Fee: $60
Join us in our traditional mid-winter getaway weekend, a cozy way to enjoy northern Michigan’s winter wonderland. Stretch out and warm up with yoga in front of the fireplace, center and get the chi flowing with the slow dance-like movements of Tai Chi, and refresh and invigorate yourself with skiing and/or snowshoeing suitable for all levels on the beautiful trails of the Pigeon River Country. Bring or rent your own skis or snowshoes. Led by Stephanie Shepard, Sam Cornelius and Dave Dixson.
Are you a cancer survivor? Click here to learn about a great opportunity for our Yoga & Skiing weekends.
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement (ATM) Retreat
Fri. - Sun., March 12-14
Fee: $100
Make the impossible possible, the possible easy, and the easy elegant.
An intensive ATM workshop led by Judith Dila, Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner and energetic bodyworker. Expand your capacity for thinking, moving, feeling, and bringing your intention into action. Improve your posture, flexibility, coordination, and movement efficiency. ATM lessons consist of comfortable, easy movements that gradually evolve into movements of greater range and complexity. Lessons are gentle, non-judgmental, non-competitive, and self-directed, so that each student progresses at his or her own pace.
For more information on the Feldenkrais method, please visit www.feldenkrais.com. You can learn more about Judith's work at www.bodyworkbyjudith.com.
Three-Hour Meditation
Sat., March 13
Fee: None
Please join us for a three-hour meditation from 1:00-4:00pm. You are welcome to stay for all three hours or arrive and depart on the hour.
Yoga Intensive
Fri. - Sun., March 19-21
Fee: $60
With five full classes of yoga, you will go home relaxed, refreshed, and invigorated. Enhance your alignment, flexibility, balance, and strength with three different styles of yoga (gentle, Vinyasa and Yin) and soothe the spirit with guided mediation during this weekend yoga immersion. Led by Stephanie Shepard.
Chi Kung Yoga Shiatsu Massage
Fri. - Sun., March 19-21
Fee: $99
The perfect opportunity to acquire a variety of ancient massage and healing acupressure techniques to use on yourself and others. Learn relaxing Chi Kung rocking massage to get the chi flowing throughout the entire body. You will also learn Japanese barefoot shiatsu massage, as well as hand and foot reflexology to open up organ meridians throughout the body and allow chi to flow for health and healing. Plus many other techniques! You will receive and give massages at this seminar, so bring a friend or partner if you like.
Taught by Robert Lewanski, Chi Kung Yoga Instructor, Certified Ayurvedic Nutritional Counselor, Shiatsu Deep Tissue Massage Therapist and Practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, with 25 years of research, teaching and practice.
April
Easter Six-Hour Meditation
Sat., April 3, 10am-4pm
Fee: None
Please join us for a six-hour meditation commemorating the Resurrection on the Saturday before Easter. For those arriving late or leaving early, we will break every hour on the hour.
Chi Kung Energy Healing Workshop
Fri - Sun., April 9-11
Fee: $99
Create tremendous healing energy in the body, mind and spirit to revive, regenerate and harmonize your life with spirit. You will learn Dao-Yin Chi Self-Massage, with Chi Kung Yoga moving breathing meditation exercises. Discover six internal healing sounds, Chinese medical Chi Kung, chi yoga posture and stretching, chi belly breathing meditation and the Chinese/Ayurvedic five-element diet. Increase your flexibility, release tension and improve your body’s detoxification, energy and strength. Taught by Robert Lewanski.
Sacred Sounds of Tibet, Africa and India
Fri. - Sun., April 9-11
Fee: $98
Where else can you find a Tibetan bowl concert, a drum circle and a sitar and tablas concert in the same weekend? Mark Handler will teach Tibetan singing bowl techniques, including mantra and Tibetan style chanting, capped off with a meditative concert demonstrating the healing vibrations of ancient bowls. Greg Vadnais will lead a drum circle and offer instruction on African djembe and dundun rhythms (drums can be provided for up to 12 people). On top of that, you’ll be treated to a sitar performance with Chris Bontos, who will join the other musicians for an unforgettable Raga concert featuring the music of northern India. Great for beginners as well as those with experience in these sounds.
Check out Mark's YouTube videos. You can also see Greg and Chris performing at the Ranch here. We hope you can join us and experience the energy of their live performances!
Yoga and Recovery
Fri. - Sun., April 16-18
Fee:$100
Join us for a weekend of meditation, yoga, sharing and learning designed for those specifically on a journey of recovery from any type of addiction. Peggy Smith, CMT, CYT and Patricia Burbank, MA, LPC, and certified addiction counselor, have a combined 30 years in recovery. Peggy was trained in Yoga of Recovery at the Sivananda Institute in Grass Valley, CA. Patricia brings 24 years of addiction counseling. Peggy and Patricia invite you to step out of the chaos and retool for your journey. Massage, energy healing and private yoga instruction will also be available for an additional fee during the weekend.
Ayurveda for Everyone
Fri. - Sun., April 16-18
Fee: $100
Rajiv Kumar Agarwal of India Health Today presents this healing three-day workshop. You will learn the fundamentals of Ayurveda, the 5,000 year-old system of Eastern Indian health, and the therapeutic benefits of Su-Jok Acupressure. The weekend will feature Reiki Healing sessions, pulse readings, Ayurvedic consultations and more.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from a third-generation Ayurvedic practitioner. Before moving to the U.S., Rajiv co-managed his family’s health clinic. He is an Usui Reiki Grand Master and Teacher, Ayurvedic Practitioner and Su-Jok Acupressure Therapist (registered in India as M.D. of Acupressure). Learn more about what Rajiv offers at www.indiahelthtoday.com.
Mind, Body & Soul Life Coaching and Indian/Ayurvedic/Macrobiotic Cooking
Fri - Sun., April 16-18
Fee: $100 (scholarships available based on need)
Learn practical techniques to achieve inner peace, prosperity and better health, including:
- Techniques for tapping the wisdom of your cells to overcome undesirable habits
- Thinking techniques for creating breakthroughs and overcoming obstacles
- Yoga for youthful, glowing skin
- Yoga for specific ailments
- How to achieve your life's purpose
- Breathing techniques for unlimited energy
- Eating the right food for energy
- Ways of eating to maximize nourishment
- Daily spiritual practice for staying connected with the Source
The workshop also includes a private session with Ramesh Narula, who has been meditating and practicing yoga for over 50 years and has been leading life-changing seminars for decades.
Spring Detox & Herbology
Sat. - Sun., April 24-25
Fee: $60
After being cooped up most of the winter, your body needs a spring cleaning, too. This class will teach you how to cleanse unhealthy toxins and move toward a diet with less mucous and more energy. You will also learn a simple 15-minute exercise that will help all areas of the body. Led by Rebecca Vogel.
Rebecca Vogel is a Master Herbalist who has been studying under Dr. Christopher and Dr. Schulze through the School of Natural Healing. She has been teaching classes for the past four years. Rebecca became interested in herbs after her father developed lung cancer. Unfortunately, he passed away before she completed her studies. Now Rebecca has dedicated herself to educating others about natural ways to improve their health.
Spirituality4Success with Nick Kumar
Sat., April 24
Fee: By donation
Narendra “Nick” Kumar is a deeply devoted student of Yogananda and is highly intuitive. He helps people move their spiritual lives forward through fast, simple, and effective approaches to spiritual and material success. The program features two Saturday workshops:
11am – 1pmSuccess: Personal, Professional, Financial & Spiritual This workshop will teach you realistic methods and tools to ensure your future success.2-4pm Individual Measurements of Spiritual Consciousness Learn ways to speed up your spiritual transformation. There will be live measurements performed on volunteers: Consciousness Measurement (indicator of spiritual growth) and Love-Matching (your partner need not be present).Phone or email for more information
989-983-4107
office@goldenlotus.org
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Did You Know?
Americans take more calcium supplements than anyone else, yet we remain calcium deprived. When you learn how to make tinctures with the right herbs, you can make a calcium formula that provides enough calcium for your body, which recognizes it as a food. These herbs include: horsetail, nettle, lobelia, and oat straw. Learn how to prepare these and more at the Teas & Tinctures workshop.
