Emil's Winter Program 2007 – 2008 Nov 20 – Nov 22, 2007: Chiang Mai, Thailand Hatha Yoga Teacher Foundation Course This is a one-month teacher foundation course led by Jonas Westring (Bihar School of Yoga and Anusara Yoga) and Sara Avant Stover (inspired, among others, by John Friend, Richard Freemen and Gary Kraftsow).   Emil will hold a 3 day intensive workshop on Prânâyâma and Philosophy as a guest teacher.  Information: Four Mermaids Bookings at: see website Nov 05 - Dec 29, 2007: Goa, India 2 Months Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training Intensive 500hrs-Level Teacher Training Workshop, under the guidance of the experienced  dancer-yogini Julie Martin in conjunction with a team of instructors from around the world. Emil teaches the modules of Prânâyâma, Meditation and Philosophy during the month of December. Information: Brahmani Yoga Bookings at: see website above  Dec 03, 2007 - Jan 18, 2008: Goa, India Regular Prânâyâma classes Prânâyâma and Kriyâ with Emil, after a brief warm-up through Âsana, at the Brahmani Yoga Drop-In Centre in Anjuna (formerly known as Purple Valley Drop-In Centre). These are lovely classes at sunset - come and fill your Being with Prâna! Information: Brahmani Yoga Bookings at: unnecessary (drop-in classes) Jan 20, 2008 – Feb 03, 2008: Goa, India Intensive Yoga Retreat 'Âsanas And Beyond' Taught in conjunction with Sue Pendlebury, a skilled Yoga teacher, musician, and dance/theatre artist. Besides creative workshops, a full range of the yogic disciplines is covered, including Âsana, Prânâyâma,  Mudrâ, Mantra, Meditation, ritual aspect and Bhajans. This course has been running successfully for many years and like the last one will be held at the Satsanga Retreat Centre, with its magnificent Nataraja Yoga Hall. Check also the full information page. As former participants say: a truly transformative experience! Information: Click for Full Information Bookings at: Click here Requirements: physical fitness Jan 27 – Mar 22, 2008: Goa, India Shakti Spirit Yoga Teacher Training Shakti Spirit Yoga Teacher Training with Rachel Hull, Emil Wendel and a very capable team of instructors. Covered are Âsana, Âyurveda, Prânâyâma, Props, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtanga Vinyasa, Kriyâ Yoga and more. This Yoga Alliance registered training is held at Brahmani Yoga Centre, in Anjuna-Goa, and the new Satsanga Retreat Centre at Parra. Information: Shakti Spirit Bookings at: www.shaktispirit.com Requirements: Minimum 2 years of regular practice Feb 03 - March 01, 2008: Goa, India Yoga Arts Teacher Training Workshop 200hrs-Level Workshop as introduction to become a teacher. Taught in conjunction with Louisa Sear and her team of instructors. Louisa is teaching herself, and she is fabulous! This year, Emil will  instruct only the module of Yoga Philosophy. Information: www.yogarts.com.au Bookings at: info@yogarts.com.au March 2008: Goa, India Workshop Series This is a series of workshops designed to deepen our practice and the understanding of it. Each lasts around 3 hours, and takes place at the Brahmani Yoga Centre at Anjuna-Goa. There is background information on the topic, and all levels are invited to attend. Each module works on its own, but of course, the series as a whole makes more of an impact. 02 March, 08:00-11:00 Intensive Prânâyâma 09 March, 16:00-19:00 Mantras In Our Yogic Practice 15 March, 16:00-19:00 Mudrâs In Our Yogic Practice   Bookings at: www.brahmaniyoga.com Requirements: all levels welcome   Emil's Summer Program 2008 April 18 - April 20, 2008: Osaka-Japan A Weekend Workshop With Rachel Zinman and Emil Wendel at SpiritYoga A yogic weekend delight with Emil and Rachel, starting Friday evening, and full Saturday and Sunday. This intensive workshop covers Âsana, Prânâyâma, Meditation as well as Mantra, Mudrâ and devotional aspects of Yoga. The philosophy will focus on the theme 'The Origin of Modern Yoga'. The workshop takes place in central Osaka. Bookings at: spirityoga@hotmail.com April 14 - April 15, 2008: Yokohama-Japan Yoga Workshop With Rachel Zinman and Emil Wendel New Program in Japan! Two full evenings with Rachel and Emil, and the magic of Asanas, Pranayama, Mantas and Mudras. This workshop will be held at Aiko's very impressive and beautiful new yogastudio. Bookings at: aikon-m@krd.biglobe.ne.jp April 22, 2008: Kashima-Japan Workshop with Rachel Zinman and Emil Wendel, at Yogastudio Shakti This one day workshop at Norika's lovely studio in Ibaraki Kashima will cover Pranayama, a flowing Vinyasa-style Asana practice, and a healing meditation for balancing stress and opening hearts. There is also a lecture on the various traditions within Yoga, their main techniques and their usefulness in our daily life.  Information: www.yogastudio-shakti.com Bookings at: mail@yogastudio-shakti.com April 26 - April 30, 2008: Japan Yoga Mountain Retreat This retreat is an exclusive 5-day program with Emil, in the very special surroundings of the Tochigi Prefecture mountains, near the World Heritage City of NIkko. Accommodation and Yoga takes place in a traditional Ryokan! The morning starts with Mediation and Prânâyâma, and continues with a 120 minutes' Âsana session. In the afternoons, the backgrounds and philosophies of Yoga are discussed, and following a short session of inversions, we practice Mantras and sequences of Mudrâs, both important yogic tools. The day ends in meditation, or with Bhajans (a discipline of Bhakti Yoga - the Yoga of Devotion). This residential retreat is an intensive 7-8 hours of Sâdhana (yogic journey) per day. It provides the opportunity of taking back peace and rest to the cities - and the potential of a true transformation. Course is with language interpretation. Space limited! For bookings please check Information link of Yoga Jaya given here). Information: Yoga Jaya Retreat Website Requirements: all levels are welcome May 3 - May 11, 2008: Tokyo-Japan Prânâyâma and Philosophy Workshop, at YogaJaya Studio This is a continuation of the yearly workshops at YogaJaya in Tokyo, with an introduction to Prânâyâma and the deeper aspects of yoga. During the last weekend, the daily Prânâyâma practices are combined with a Hatha Yoga Âsana class and a philosophy discourse - looking at the Indian breath techniques, and putting them into the context of the yogic Sâdhana (spiritual journey). Each class provides language interpretation. This 9 day course is meant as leading to a home practice in Prânâyâma and meditation, and is highly reommended for those that cannot join the mountain retreat. Bookings at: info@yogajaya.com Requirements: all levels welcome May 18 – June 15: Ubud-Bali Teacher Training Course This yoga course is aptly titled 'Vibrant Living Yoga Teacher Training and Intensive'. It takes place in Bali, in the beautiful Anahata Villas of Ubud, offers organic gourmet living food prepared by an internationally renowned chef, qualifies towards a 200-hour teacher training certificate, and brings together a superbly diverse group of teachers from all over the world. It allows for a variety of yoga-styles and lineages to be explored and enjoyed. Emil teaches the modules of Philosophy, Prânâyâma, Meditation and Ritual over the 4 weeks of the course duration. Information: Radiantlyalive Bookings at: ytt@radiantlyalive.com Requirements: see website June 29 - July 26: Ubud-Bali Yoga Arts Teacher Training Workshop 200hrs-Level Workshop as introduction to become a teacher. This very successful course has been running for many years, taught by the fabulous Louisa Sear in conjunction with her team of instructors. Emil guides the modules of Prânâyâma, Meditation, Philosophy and Ritual. Information: yogarts Bookings at: info@yogarts.com.au Requirements: min. 2 years of regular yoga practice July 27 – Aug 09, 2008: Ubud-Bali Retreat with Rachel Zinman and Emil Wendel This yoga retreat is not only an intensive workshop for all yogis who wish to deepen their practice, but also an accredited training for Yoga teachers. It is the continuation of a teamwork begun in Bali in 2007: Beautiful and accomplished yogini Rachel Zinman-Jeanes (see her work at www.ishtasystem.com) will teach most of the Âsanas and meditations, with  Emil leading the Prânâyâma and philosophy modules. There is much more, though: Mudrâ sequences, Mantra development, devotional practices and yogic rituals are part of the program just as much. It is deep work, with lots of fun in between, and takes place in the creative and charming vibration of Bali, as guests of the friendly Ananda Cottages in Ubud. For detailed information please get in touch with Emil personally through the contact page of this website. Information: contact Emil Bookings at: joannelangton@iinet.net.au Requirements: some experience in yoga, and physical fitness   Europe 2008 Aug 20 – Aug 25: Claire Island, West Ireland Intensive Retreat at Clare Island Yoga Center Daily Âsana, Prânâyâma, Kriyâ Yoga, Meditation, Mudrâ, Mantra and Philosophy. Program covers 7 to 8 hours per day and includes periods of Mouna (silence), considered to be the deepest and most effective of all yogic practices. A true yoga retreat, in this most friendly environment: Claire Island is magic! Information: Yoga Holidays Requirements: physical fitness Aug 26 – Aug 27: Galway-Ireland The annual visit to the Galway Yoga Shala Nothing more inspiring for a teacher than spending time with Laragh and David, and their Irish yoga community. Only two days, with a program of Âsana, Prânâyâma and a discourse on the tantric tradition. Bookings at: daibhiocuinneagain@yahoo.com Aug 29 – Aug 31, 2008: Munich-Germany Weekend Workshop 'Beyond The Âsana' at Air Yoga Muenchen While physical yoga is always included, the focus during these intensive weekends is strongly on Prânâyâma and an exploration of Mantra and Mudrâ sequencing. The aim is to open doors for a deeper experience in our meditations. The discourses in philosophy introduce the background of these yogic techniques, and leave time for questions and a dialog regarding our practice.  Information: Air Yoga Muenchen Requirements: check with Air Yoga Sep 05 – Sep 07, 2008: Zurich-Switzerland Weekend Workshop 'Beyond The Âsana' at Air Yoga Zuerich Âsanas, Prânâyâmas and an exploration into Mantra and Mudrâ sequencing, to open doors for a deeper experience in our meditations. This weekend will also look at ritual, as an added tool for the advanced yogi. The discourses in philosophy introduce the background of these yogic techniques, and leave time for questions and a dialog regarding our practice.     Information: Air Yoga Zuerich Requirements: check with Air Yoga Zuerich Sep 12 - Sep 14, 2008: Athens-Greece Weekend Workshop at NYSY Studios This intensive weekend workshop is aimed at deepening Prânâyâmas and other yogic disciplines that lead to a still and beautiful meditation. The afternoon yoga philosophy discourses will provide explanations of the techniques, and a closer look at the  origin of yoga. There will be time for questions regarding our daily practice. Language interpretation provided - please inquire with Vivi at NYSY for the detailed program and timing. Information: NYSY Athens     Copyright © 2006, Beyond The Âsana. Emil Wendel