Hello, Iscritto.
As announced earlier, Jivana Heyman will be in Europe in the spring of this year to lead his first Residential Training and an Accessible Yoga Retreat on the Adriatic Beach. A very rare occasion indeed.
After Italy, he will move to London for a Training there.
A few details are already available for ITALY – although not yet final – and I would like to share them in advance with you, to give those who are interested enough room to possibly get organized.
ITALIAN EVENTS
- Accessible Yoga Residential Training
- Accessible Yoga Residential Retreat.
DATES
- Training: from Tuesday April 30 to Thursday May 2, 2024
- Retreat: from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5, 2024
- Both events run from 3:00pm of the first day to 1:00om of the last day
- You can choose one or the other, or both.
WHERE IN ITALY
- Town: Roseto degli Abruzzi (Abruzzi, province of Teramo, Central Italy)
- Resort: Lido d’Abruzzo.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
- Training: Yoga Teachers <200 hours; Other categories interested for professional or personal reasons.
- Retreat: Teachers and practitioners, long-time yogis and newcomers, non-practitioners, friends and family members.
DESCRIPTION AND CONTENT
- Training: This is the official 18-hour in-person course program + a series of pre-recorded videos on various topics (examples of practice, philosophy, science, disability culture, equity, race and gender diversity, obesity, wheelchair yoga, culture of consent, mindful communication and marketing, safety, mental health, trauma-informed approach). Accreditations provided: Yoga Alliance International (approximately 40 hours).
- Retreat: Meditations in front of the sea or in the pinewood, integrated Accessible Yoga practices (all levels together), deep relaxation, workshops, lectures, inspirational conversations, relaxed time in nature.
TRAINERS
- Training: Jivana Heyman, Rodrigo Souza, Alessandra Uma Cocchi.
- Retreat: Jivana Heyman, Alessandra Uma Cocchi.
- Training pre-recorded videos: Jivana Heyman, Rodrigo Souza, Dani Anderson, Kelly Nicole Palmer, M. Camellia, Tristan Katz, Ann Swanson, Maria Kristen, Nityda Gessel, Amma Fandino.
LANGUAGE
- Training and Retreat will be held in English (simultaneous translation for Italian through headphones).
- Pre-recorded videos in English.
DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION
- Lido d’Abruzzo is a Tourist Resort on the Adriatic coast, within the Borsacchio Maritime Natural Reserve, Central Italy.
- Fully accessible.
- Accommodation in cottages; each can accommodate from 1 to 4 people, as desired.
- Various indoor and outdoor practice spaces.
- Deck chairs, sun umbrellas, swimming pool (cost included).
- Spa available in the village (separate cost).
- Families welcome.
- Airport/ FS station pick-up available (separate cost).
- Option to extend vacation before and after.
- Sea, mountains, ancient villages and art cities all within a short distance.
PARTICIPATION FEES
- Participation in Yoga Programs and Food/Accommodation will need to be booked separately (the former with YAP Integral Yoga Centre, the latter with Lido D’Abruzzo).
- A choice of 5 fee levels are contemplated for the Training Program and Retreat:
- 1.) Early Bird for registrations by 03/30/2024;
- 2.) Basic Fee,
- 3.) Support Fee,
- 4.) Generous Share,
- 5.) Partial Scholarship (for certified conditions of disability and socio-economic disadvantage).
The additional amounts collected through the higher fees will be dedicated to support Scholarships.
Payment plans to be discussed.
ACCESSIBLE YOGA OFFICIAL TRAINING FEES
- Basic Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €670.00; full fee: €730.00
- Support Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €760.00; full fee: €830.00
- Generous Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €840.00; full fee: €920.00.
ACCESSIBLE YOGA RETREAT FEE
- Basic Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €300.00; full fee: €350.00
- Support Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €350.00; full fee: €400.00
- Generous Fee: Early Bird before 03/30/2024: €400; full fee: €450.00.
BOARD AND LODGING
- Accommodation: 3-room cottages with double room, twin room, heating/air conditioning, bathroom, veranda, hairdryer, 1 sun umbrella and 2 deck chairs. Bookable for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons.
- Food: 3 meals of Italian vegetarian and vegan food.
The following costs are Full Board = accommodation + breakfast + lunch + dinner.
- Single accommodation in the cottage: €70.00/person/per day
- Double accommodation: €60.00/person/day
- Triple accommodation: €55.00/person/day
- Quadruple accommodation: €48.00/person/day.
Tourist tax €2.00/day. (exempt < 14 yrs., disabled and caregivers).
HOW TO REACH ROSETO DEGLI ABRUZZI
- Closest airport: Pescara
- Nearest train stations: Giulianova or Pescara.
- For those arriving from Rome: bus to Roseto degli Abruzzi or Giulianova.
- Pick-ups to and from Pescara, Giulianova, Roseto train station or other locations available upon booking, with separate cost.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
In case you may be considering to come, we would be happy to receive your Expression of Interest by filling out THIS FORM. This communication is by no way compelling and it helps us to understand the flow of people we may expect.
If you feel these events may interest other people, we would be happy if you decide to share this information.
IMPORTANT REGARDING THE TRAINING IN LONDON
The only available information is the following:
- DATES: MAY 7th TO 9th, 2024
- TRAINERS: Jivana Heyman, Rodrigo Souza, Alessandra Uma Cocchi.
It would be amazing to get all together again!!!!
Please do not hesitate to reach me for further clarifications.
Yours,
Uma