DRUMMING AND WELLNESS SPRING RETREAT

April 17-19, 2009
Upper Ojai Yoga Center
With Marla Leigh and Deon de Wet
 

Springtime is in the air, a perfect time to treat yourself to a weekend immersion in drumming, rhythm and healing bliss in the mountains of beautiful Ojai, CA! This luxurious weekend includes exploring:

DRUMMING: *How to improvise *Middle Eastern Frame Drumming *Traditional Middle Eastern Rhythms *East Indian Tabla and Kanjira Drums & Indian Rhythmic Theory *Introduction to all kinds of music from around the world *Ghanaian (West African) Drumming & Dancing *How to be a confident and creative drummer   WELLNESS: *Yoga *Meditation *Special 2.5 Hour Guided Partner Thai Yoga Massage, lead by world renown therapist Deon de Wet * Hike in the Topa Topa Montains *Special evening program, with Marla's “Rhythmjuu: Trancedance Experience” (live world music) *Freshly prepared yummy organic Sunday brunch!   Drums Provided. All levels welcomed, beginners are encouraged Space is VERY limited, reserve your space today! DETAILS:   LOCATION: Deon West's Upper Ojai Yoga Studio,  Ojai, CA (pictured above) More info on studio & lodging: http://www.deonthaiyoga.com/training/ojai.php PRICE: *All- inclusive ONLY $260 ( if registrar before March 30) |*$285 thereafter *Bring a friend, and each receive $10 off (refund given at retreat)   Whats NOT included in fee: *All meals but Sunday Brunch *Overnight accommodations   Beautiful Ojai Valley Space is very limited. Reserve your space today! REGISTRATION (discoutned) $260     SCHEDULE (subject to change) FRIDAY: 7 - 7:30pm: Arrival, Sign In  7:30 - 9:45pm : Evening Drumming/Music Program SATURDAY: 9:00 - 10:15am :  Hike in Topa Topa Mts 10:15- 10:30 - Break (bring a light snack) 10:30 - 12:45: Drumming Class 12:45 - 3:30pm - Free Time/Lunch 3:30-6:00 - Partner Thai Yoga Massage, guided by Deon 6 - 8pm -Break for dinner 8pm - 10pm - Evening Drumming/Music Program SUNDAY 9:00 - 10:15  Yoga & Meditation w/ live music 10:15- 12:15pm: : Drumming Class 12:15 - 1:30pm - BRUNCH/Closing ******* Looking ahead: Other retreats being scheduled for the Summer in NY and Northern CA areas and fall in Hawaii, dates coming soon... YOUR RETREAT LEADERS: Marla Leigh Percussionist Marlas' Bio Deon de Wet Yoga Teacher & Thai Yoga Therapist (click here for Deon's website & bio) CANCELLATION POLICY: Payment is due in full upon sign up. If you are bringing a friend, we will give you the refunds at the retreat. If you have to cancel (which we hope will not be the case), we keep a $100 non-refundable booking fee. If you cancel prior to 2 weeks before the retreat, you will get full refund for the retreat (minus the booking fee), after that, we can not offer you a refund unless we can fill your spot. Thank you!!