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Yoga found Michael after 10 years of chaotic deal making in the American advertising and music business.Through his yoga practice he was awakened to incredible balancing benefits that would gradually change his life path. After studying in India with Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, learning the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series of the traditional ashtanga system, he was authorized directly by Jois in 2001 to teach. Since then, Michael has had no home -- he has only a journey. He spends the year traveling and teaching workshops, trainings and retreats in The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Michael’s rare understanding and unique teaching style of the original vinyasa system supports the idea that yoga’s transformational powers -- physical, mental and spiritual -- are available to all, slowly, slowly, through a daily yoga practice. He has imparted this unique teaching style by training over 100 teachers worldwide in his Yoga Teacher Apprenticeships. Michael has also created the instructional breathing program CD, "Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind", the yoga demonstration DVD "From Earth to Heaven" and three yoga practice poster utilized by yoga practicioners around the world. Michael's first book is due out in 2009.
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Astanga means 'eight limbs' and is described by the great Indian sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, written 2,300 years ago, as the 8-step path to true yoga (union of body, mind & soul).The third step, ASANA (postures), is the foundation that purifies body and mind.By practicing correct Vinyasa (breathing movement system), the body produces an intense internal heat and purifying sweat that detoxifies muscles and organs. The result is improved circulation, a light and strong body and a calm mind. The powerful results have Astanga communities growing in most major cities around the world and is stirring media attention through endorsements from practitioners like Madonna, Sting and Willem DaFoe.
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All holidays include:
- Daily morning yoga practice, Mysore style or guided.
- Pranayama,Meditation and Asana Techniques
- Cozy Accomodations
- Vegetarian Meals
- Excursions and extracurricular activities available relevant to each location
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Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind with Michael Gannon A 30-Day Yogic Breathing and Pranayama Practice
Available NOW!! in Europe, North America, Brasil and Asia
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Michael Gannon Yoga Practice Tools
by Michael Gannon
DVDS, CDS and POSTERS!
Click 'read more about this course', for details on products and how to order retail or wholesale.
COMING SOON from Michael Gannon
- ASHTANGA YOGA MADE SIMPLE -- Real Yoga for Real Beginners (book) - ASHTANGA YOGA MADE SIMPLE -- (dvd)
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Charlotte, N.C. Six Day Workshop
July 28-August 2, 2009
Location:
Y2 Yoga 280 S. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, N.C. 28211
Link : y2yoga.com
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Regina, Canada Mysore Practice Week and Weekend Workshop
August 3-9, 2009
Location:
YogaMala 1775 Scarth Street Regina, SK Canada S4P 2G2
Contact:
352-
YOGA (352-9642)
Link : yogamala@sasktel.net
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Puerto Rico Weekend Workshop
August 14-16, 2009
Location:
Puerto Rico
Contact:
itsyogapuertorico.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Mexico City, Mexico GAVY TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP Module 1-- August 24 - 28, 2009 Module 2 -- October 5-9, 2009 Module 3 -- Nov 30 - Dec 4, 2009 Module 4 -- April 18-22, 2010
August 2009 - April 2010
RYT-200 Accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK The philosophy at Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY) is simple. Based on the idea of GAVY founder, Michael Gannon, ‘Yoga can be practiced by EVERYBODY. Therefore we must learn to teach it to ANYBODY!’ The yoga systems that are the most effective today, must also be the most accessible. There is a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers to share traditional yoga systems in a way that makes it available to people at every level. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeships solve this problem. The GAVY system of teaching yoga is based on the proven yoga traditions from India. The way that Michael learned it from 10 years of visits to India, training with his Gurus. BUT, we take it an important step further, making these practices palatable for the western mind. And it is through this system that GAVY has graduated over 150 teachers from 30 countries to teach yoga. Teach yoga to ANYBODY.
Teach yoga to EVERYBODY. GAVY has developed a series of programs to offer serious practitioners, aspiring teachers and current teachers a method to explode their practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations.
Location:
Centro Kiai
Course Fee:
$5,000 Pesos for GAVY Home Study Course (to secure your
space) $9,000 Pesos for each 5-day Module $2,000 Pesos
for Yoga Anatomy Weekend Course Contact:
michaelgannonyoga@gmail.com
Link : centrokiai.com
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Playa del Carmen, Mexico Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship (RYT-200)
September 7-29, 2009
This 200 hour course is designed to enhance trainees'existing yoga practice, cultivate teaching skills and increase yogic awareness. Some of the content covered includes: - The 8 Limbs of Ashtanga Yoga - It's all about the Breath! - Surya Namaskara & Standing Asana Sequence - Tristana: Breath, Bandhas & Dristi - The Real Vinyasa - Finishing: Inversions, Final Seated, Yoga Nidra Yoga Philosophy
& Sanskrit - Seated asana sequence breakdown- Activating your Core: jump thru, jump back - Pranayama Lecture & Practice
- Magic of Bandhas & Nauli Kriya - Hands on Adjustment Techniques - Mysore Style Self Practice- Partner Work & Teaching Simulations - The Full Vinyasa Practice- Backbends & Handstands - Energetic Anatomy: Chakras and Energy fields - Asana Demos Experience - Teacher Assisting - Injury Free! You and your students - Moving into Meditation
Location:
Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Loft Retorno Sian
Kaan Playacar 2, Playa del
Carmen Mexico
Course Fee:
US$ 2,500 Contact:
yoga@ashtangaamericas.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Playa del Carmen, MEX Yoga Anatomy Worshop with David Keil
Sept 18-20, 2009
Part of the GAVY Teacher Apprenticeship Open to outside students as well
Location:
Playa del Carmen, MEX
Contact:
michaelgannonyoga.com
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Edinburgh, Scotland Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship (RYT-200)
Two Teachers, Two Sides of the Pond. This unique Teacher Training is being co-tought by Michael Gannon and Brian Cooper. The first 10 days with Michael, the last 10 days with Brian. More details by inquiry at unionyoga.co.uk
Oct 16 - 25, 2009
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Location:
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Course Fee:
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michaelgannonyoga@gmail.com
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Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Aberdeen, Scotland Workshop
October 26-28, 2009
Location:
The Yoga Spot1A Ruthrie TerraceAberdeen, United KingdomAB10
7JY
Contact:
+44 1224
324040
Link : www.theyogaspot.co.uk
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London, England The Yoga Show
October 30 - November 1, 2009
Location:
The National Hall
Olympia, London
Link : www.theyogashow.co.uk
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Amsterdam, Netherlands
November 3-4, 2009
Michael's first time teaching in Amsterdam.
Location:
Yoga Tree Het Domein 41261 JP Blaricum
Contact:
+31 35 538 4712 info@yogatree.nl
Link : yogatree.nl
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Edinburgh, Scotland
November 6-12, 2009
Weekend Workshop andMysore Practice Week
Location:
Union Yoga 25 Rodney Street Leith, Edinburgh EH7
4EL
Contact:
Tel: 0131 558 3334
Link : www.unionyogaevents.com
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East Grinstead West Sussex, England
November 14-15, 2009
The Yoga Sessions Weekend Workshop
Location:
East Grinstead West Sussex England
Contact:
scott@theyogasessions.com
Link : theyogasessions.com
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Queretaro, Mexico GAVY TEACHER APPRENTICESHIPModule 1
Nov 23-27, 2009
RYT-200 Accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK
The philosophy at Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY) is simple. Based on the idea of GAVY founder, Michael Gannon, ‘Yoga can be practiced by EVERYBODY. Therefore we must learn to teach it to ANYBODY!’ The yoga systems that are the most effective today, must also be the most accessible. There is a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers to share traditional yoga systems in a way that makes it available to people at every level. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeships solve this problem.
The GAVY system of teaching yoga is based on the proven yoga traditions from India. The way that Michael learned it from 10 years of visits to India, training with his Gurus. BUT, we take it an important step further, making these practices palatable for the western mind. And it is through this system that GAVY has graduated over 150 teachers from 30 countries to teach yoga. Teach yoga to ANYBODY. Teach yoga to EVERYBODY.
GAVY has developed a series of programs to offer serious practitioners, aspiring teachers and current teachers a method to explode their practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations
Location:
Todoesuno
Course Fee:
$5,000 Pesos for Home Study Course (to secure your
space) $9,000 Pesos for each 5-day Module$2,000 Pesos for
Yoga Anatomy Weekend Course Contact:
michaelgannonyoga@gmail.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Kovalam Beach Kerala, South India
February 7-19, 2010
Michael is greatly honored to have been invited by his long time teacher, Lino Miele, to teach 2 weeks at his Ashtanga Yoga Shala in Kovalam Beach, in Kerala South India.Yoga practitioners have been traveling from around the world for 10 years to practice with Linoji during the months of December and January each year. Michael will follow Lino's annual 8 weeks by teaching an additional 2 weeks.
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India for Beginners
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Kovalam Beach is what Michael calls 'India for Beginners'. If you have been nervous about coming to India, this is the place to dip your toes. After an easy 30 minute taxi ride from the airport to the beach. There are no cars, no buses, no rickshaws. This means no screaming sounds of constant traffic and carbon monoxide. Whereever you choose to stay in the village will be a 5 minute walk from your hotel to the yoga shala, to the resaurants/cafes and the beach. Very laid back for India.
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Location:
Hotel Peacock
Light House Beach
(Kovalam) Thirubananthapuram Kerala, South India
Ph.
+91-471-481395 Fax +91-471-451858 The Hotel Peacock has a
limited number of rooms of various sizes. Prices may be obtained by getting in contact with the hotel.
There are many other small, cozy hotels from 1 to 5 minutes walk to the yoga shala. Including very affordable ones with beach views. International Travel:
Trivandrum is the capital of Kerala and has both domestic and international airports, so there are many options for incoming flights to India. Check with your local travel agent for more
information regarding inexpensive flights from Europe to Trivandrum.
Course Fee:
Weekly Rates:
One week 160 Euros Two weeks 300 Euros Contact:
michaelgannonyoga@gmail.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Cancun, Mexico Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY)
Teacher Apprenticeship
March - December 2010
GAVY 200 Teacher Apprenticeship during 10 weekends over 10 months. RYT-200 Accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK The philosophy at Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY) is simple. Based on the idea of GAVY founder, Michael Gannon, ‘Yoga can be practiced by EVERYBODY. Therefore we must learn to teach it to ANYBODY!’ The yoga systems that are the most effective today, must also be the most accessible. There is a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers to share traditional yoga systems in a way that makes it available to people at every level. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeships solve this problem. The GAVY system of teaching yoga is based on the proven yoga traditions from India. The way that Michael learned it from 10 years of visits to India, training with his Gurus. BUT, we take it an important step further, making these practices palatable for the western mind. And it is through this system that GAVY has graduated over 150 teachers from 30 countries to teach yoga. Teach yoga to ANYBODY. Teach yoga to EVERYBODY. GAVY has developed a series of programs to offer serious practitioners, aspiring teachers and current teachers a method to explode their practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations.
Location:
IDASH Pargo 14 sm. 3 Cancún, México
Course Fee:
3,800 pesos each weekendPlus 5,000 for Home Study Course 10-Weekend Program - Ten Individual 2.5 day Modules (18 contact hours each) 3,800 pesos per weekend, includes Anatomy Workshop - Weekend Yoga Anatomy Workshop (12-hours) cost included above - Home Study Audio Course (6-weeks) 5,000 pesos
The first payment of all programs is the cost of the Home Study Course (5,000 pesos or US$500). This serves as a non-refundable payment to secure Apprentice’s space as well as the cost of the Home Study Course. As soon as the student makes the first non-refundable payment of 5,000 pesos, they will start to receive the content for their Home Study Course (see below). The remaining tuition fees are paid accordingly: Tuition fees for Month Long Intensive program must be paid in full 60-days prior to the start of the Apprenticeship Intensive. Tuition fees for the individual modules/weekends may be paid on a per module basis. The first module/weekend must be paid at least 60-days prior to the start of that module. All remaining modules may be paid at least 30-day before the start of that module/weekend. A 10% discount is available to students who pay for the entire tuition fee 60-days before the start of the first module (not available for Month Long Intensive).
Contact:
cbravo@prodigy.net.mx
ceciliacordero@prodigy.net.mx
Link : idash.com.mx
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Charlotte, N.C. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeship Module 1
April 23-30, 2010
RYT-200 Accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK The philosophy at Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY) is simple. Based on the idea of GAVY founder, Michael Gannon, ‘Yoga can be practiced by EVERYBODY. Therefore we must learn to teach it to ANYBODY!’ The yoga systems that are the most effective today, must also be the most accessible. There is a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers to share traditional yoga systems in a way that makes it available to people at every level. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeships solve this problem. The GAVY system of teaching yoga is based on the proven yoga traditions from India. The way that Michael learned it from 10 years of visits to India, training with his Gurus. BUT, we take it an important step further, making these practices palatable for the western mind. And it is through this system that GAVY has graduated over 150 teachers from 30 countries to teach yoga. Teach yoga to ANYBODY. Teach yoga to EVERYBODY. GAVY has developed a series of programs to offer serious practitioners, aspiring teachers and current teachers a method to explode their practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations.
Location:
Y2 Yoga 280 S. Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, N.C.28211
Contact:
y2yoga.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Richmond, VA GAVY TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP and WEEKEND WORKSHOP MODULE 1 -- May 24-28, 2010 WEEKEND WORKSHOP -- May 21-23, 2010
May 24-28, 2010
RYT-200 Accredited with Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance UK The philosophy at Gannon Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (GAVY) is simple. Based o n the idea of GAVY founder, Michael Gannon, ‘Yoga can be practiced by EVERYBODY. Therefore we must learn to teach it to ANYBODY!’ The yoga systems that are the most effective today, must also be the most accessible. There is a shortage of sufficiently trained teachers to share traditional yoga systems in a way that makes it available to people at every level. GAVY Teacher Apprenticeships solve this problem. The GAVY system of teaching yoga is based o n the proven yoga traditions from India. The way that Michael learned it from 10 years of visits to India, training with his Gurus. BUT, we take it an important step further, making these practices palatable for the western mind. And it is through this system that GAVY has graduated over 150 teachers from 30 countries to teach yoga. Teach yoga to ANYBODY.
Teach yoga to EVERYBODY. GAVY has developed a series of programs to offer serious practitioners, aspiring teachers and current teachers a method to explode their practice potential, cultivate fresh teaching skills and inspire real life transformations.
Location:
Richmond, VA
Contact:
ashtangayogarichmond.com
Link : michaelgannonyoga.com
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Ashtanga Americas Mayan Jungle Yoga Retreat & Jungle Yogi Village
It is said that if you dig a hole in Mexico, you will eventually come out in India. This connection between two ancient and mystic civilizations provide the foundation for the creation of the Ashtanga Americas MAYAN JUNGLE YOGA RETREAT & JUNGLE YOGI VILLAGE Development. Michael Gannon, the founder of this project, has acquired 30 hectares (300,000 square meters, for phase one) of virgin land in the Mayan Jungle, 15 km from Playa del Carmen, Mexico (www.playa.info). Three to five hectares are currently dedicated to the Ashtanga Americas Jungle Yoga Retreat and the remaining land is being subdivided and offered to fellow yogis and others on a similar path in portions of one to five hectare lots. This development will create the first ever Yogi Village in the western world. To learn more yoga@ashtangaamericas.com >>>
Contact:
yoga@ashtangaamericas.com
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studio photography © 2004 adolfo dávila
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