Fully Alive Yoga Beach Retreat, October 1-3, 2009

         FULLY ALIVE:
WOMEN’S YOGA BEACH RETREAT
       October 1-4, 2009
        St. George Island, FL

Would you like to spend three days at the beach
                     relaxing and renewing?
Are you interested in diving fully into yoga, breathing,
         guided visualizations, and meditation?



Do you want to learn natural techniques for reducing
   stress and feeling good that you can take home?

                        Beach photo © DesktopPictures.com

Join Ellen on
St. George Island, FL
October 1-4, 2009
for this very
special yoga retreat
at the beach!

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THIS RETREAT:

This retreat is for you if you want to relax, renew, and connect with your spirit. Awaken your
innate inner powers of self-discovery and joy through the ancient yet timeless practices of yoga and
mindfulness. You can also stroll the beach, swim, gaze at the almost-full moon, connect with the
community of women, and have time for solitude.

The theme of our time together will be awakening our natural aliveness and vitality. Through the
transformative practices of yoga and mindfulness, we will experience the delight of connecting with
our spirit in all its many aspects. During this experiential retreat, you will learn to: use yoga
postures and breathwork to strengthen the mind and body, develop mindfulness as an ongoing
practice, release negative self-talk, contain and transform emotions, activate energy and vitality,
and open the heart and mind. Over the three days, you will have the opportunity to practice as
deeply as you are called to. This may manifest in resting or meditating longer and more deeply. It
may also mean going to new edges of intensity in your endurance, strength, or flexibility. As we
practice, we become more attuned to our inner wisdom, which will guide us to meet the experiences in
the way that is just right for each of us in each moment.

During our time together, we will spend a lot of time on the yoga mat, and review basic yoga
principles of alignment and movement. We will also delve into some more advanced postures, for
those who wish to. There will be guided meditations, visualizations, and breathwork. We will learn
easy approaches to mindfulness that we will apply throughout the weekend. We will work mostly
with our own energies, with some time also for moving in pairs (always optional).

The daily schedule will include morning and afternoon teaching sessions, and some other structured
activities. I will also lead an early morning “Greet-The-Sun” yoga class (on the beach if we all
decide that) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, for those who wish to join in. (You may choose to
sleep in!) There will be plenty of time to hang out at the beach, to play, and to be in your own
rhythm.

Prior yoga experience is helpful but not necessary, and this retreat is best suited for those free
from current major physical challenges. By setting an intention to love and support one another, we
will create an atmosphere of safety and openness, allowing each to go deep into her own process.
Women of all orientations are welcome. Come drink from the deep well of healing beach energy with
other like-minded seekers!

SCHEDULE: The retreat will start at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, October 1st, and end late
Sunday morning. The house will be available starting at 4:30 on Thursday afternoon, so come as soon
as you’d like after that and spend that time however you’d like. We will begin and end our time
together in a women’s circle, and will return to the container of the circle throughout the weekend.

FOOD: Please bring your own food for breakfast and lunch and a dish to share for our potluck
feasts in the evenings. Saturday night we will share optional music, drumming, and dancing. Bring
any instruments you care to and any favorite music.

ABOUT OUR ACCOMODATIONS:

This lovely, well-appointed home on St. George Island sits across the street from the beach with
easy beach access in beautiful St. George Plantation. Most of the participants will be sharing king
and queen beds, two to a bed, and there are also four twin beds available. The house is very
comfortable and just right for all of our retreat activities.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Space is very limited so please register early.

Email or call Ellen with any questions, ellsha@comcast.net, 850-222-0003.

Registration is $450. This covers the lodging and all instruction for all three nights.

You may make several payments if you wish.

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SEND IN THIS FORM TO REGISTER:

Please email or call me if you intend to come, and then in order to secure your place, send a check
to: Ellen Shapiro, 1003 North Adams St, Tallahassee, FL 32303.

Please include the following information with your check:

Name: _______________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________

Phones: Home: ____________ Work: ______________ Cell: ______________

Email Address: _________________________________________________

Describe your previous yoga and spiritual practice:

______________________________________________________________

Issues or concerns you would like me to be aware of (health, mental, emotional, spiritual):

______________________________________________________________

What draws you to this retreat at this time?

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ABOUT YOUR RETREAT LEADER:

Ellen Shapiro, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, Certified
Sex Therapist (AASECT), and Certified Kripalu Yoga
Teacher.
She has been practicing yoga regularly since 1990 and
teaching yoga in our community and beyond since
2000. Her passions are positive health and wellness,
and the integration of mind/body/spirit/sexuality
though yoga, bodywork, dancing, psychotherapy, and
energy transformation. She is delighted to be
offering this program again!

DrEllenShapiro.com