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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, and continues his studies every year in India with his Guru and assistant grandson Sharath Rangaswamy.

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 ashtanga practice. He has passed this unique teaching style o­n by training over 100 teachers around the world in his Yoga Teacher Apprenticeships.

Michael has also created the instructional CD, "Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind", the DVD "From Earth to Heaven" and two Primary Series poster which are used by yoga practicioners around the world.



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.

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

Ashtanga Americas 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.


Feedback for Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind

Your CD's had a very positive impact o n my life and it is
definitely supporting me as part of my process. Thank You! After
I'd done the first week I went to practice and my practice seemed
like a breathing exercise. It was a really nice change!
Mia Forbes -- Attorney, London

I just wanted to congratulate you o n the great CD. It is very well
done. Great work!
Paul Gold -- Yoga Teacher, Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto

Today is my second week of the CD and I'm really enjoying
having a daily date with the CD at 7am to tune with my breath.
You did a great job on that cd...is very clear and very
professionaly done...felicidades!
Anabel Cardenas -- Yoga Teacher, Mexico

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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

Take back control of your rampant mind(life) by taking
control or your breath!
This 30-day breathing program, guided by yoga
teacher Michael Gannon, will take you o­n a physical
and mental journey for 20 minutes per day. With this
simple, yet powerful daily practice, you will create a
heightened sense of the life force energy that is the
very essence of your being. Enhance your health,
increase your energy, elevate your yoga practice and
experience true relaxation.

Includes:
- General philosophy of breathing and pranayama
- 4 different breathing exercises with progressive 30-
day format
- Safe & simple 20-minute daily practice
- Guided relaxation

Ten Tracks
1-Introduction
2-Key Components of Pranayama
3-Sama Vritti Overview
4-Sama Vritti Practice Track
5-First Pranayama Overview
6-First Pranayama Practice Track
7-Second Pranayama Overview
8-Second Pranayama Practice Track
9-Combined Pranayama Practice Track
10- Guided Relaxation

Feedback for  Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind

Your CD's had a very positive impact o­n my life and it is definitely
supporting me as part of my process. Thank You! After I'd done the first
week I went to practice and my practice seemed like a breathing exercise.
It was a really nice change!
     Mia Forbes -- Attorney, London

I just wanted to congratulate you o­n the great CD. It is very well done.
Great work!
     Paul Gold -- Yoga Teacher, Ashtanga Yoga Shala Toronto

Today is my second week of the CD and I'm really enjoying having a daily
date with the CD at 7am to tune with my breath. You did a great job o­n
that cd...is very clear and very professionaly done...felicidades!
     Anabel Cardenas -- Yoga Teacher, Mexico

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Cancun, Mexico

August 22-24, 2008

Cancun is always fun to visit :)

Location:
I  D  A  S  H
PARGO 14, SM3, MZ15, CP7750
Cancún, Mexico

Contact:
Tel: (01-998) 892-3325 o 892-1071

E-Mails: cbravo@idash.com.mx , cbravo@prodigy.net.mx
www.idash.com.mx

Link :
www.idash.com.mx

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Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship (RYT-200)PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO

September 8-30, 2008

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 System
- 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

Schedule :

Each 23 days are preceded by a 30-day o­nline pre-study program of yoga philosophy, pranayama and meditation.

Course Fee:
US$2,250
Only 20 spaces. 8 reserved for foreign students.
Only 5 spaces still open as of June 7!!
For Training location and lodging options, click
below o­n 'Read More About This Course' ...

Contact:
For course application email
yoga@AshtangaAmericas.com

Link :
www.ashtangaamericas.com

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Mysore Yoga Summer Camp
Playacar, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

September 8-30, 2008

Michael is accepting 8 additional students who would like tojoin the Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship training groupin Playa del Carmen for o­nLY the Morning Mysore Practice sessions during the course (and a few guided classes).  20 days in total.  

Also, a couple spaces for students wanting to come and practice for only one or two weeks.

Location:
Manuel Acosta School 
Playacar, Playa del Carmen

Course Fee:

US$400 for 20 days of class
US$120 for 5 consecutive days
$25 drop in class

Bookings may be made by depositing into the Santander Serfin Account listed under 'Bookings'

Contact:
yoga@ashtangaamericas.com

Link :
ashtangaamericas.com

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Ashtanga Yoga Richmond Weekend Workshop

November 7-9, 2008

Location:
Ashtanga Yoga Richmond, 2902 West Cary Street, Richmond,
Virginia, USA

Contact:
Alicia Golden:  804-622-8211

Link :
info@ashtangayogarichmond.com

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Charlotte, North Carolina

November 15-16, 2008

Weekend Workshop
Michael's first visit to Charlotte, NC !

Location:
Yoga O­ne Wellness
1111 Central Ave, Suite 100, Charlotte, NC

Contact:

johnna@yogaonewellness.com

Link :
yogaonewellness.com

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Ontologik Yoga Miami Workshop

December 5-7, 2008

Location:
Ontologik Yoga Miami
391 Aragon Ave., Suite 208
Coral Gables, Miami

Contact:
305-442-9181

Link :
www.ontologik.com

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Minneapolis Teacher Apprenticeship (40hrs)

December 8-12, 2008

Location:

Yoga House
4402 France Avenue South
Minneapolis , MN, USA

Course Fee:

Contact:
(952) 285-YOGA

Link :
www.yogahouse.net

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Minneapolis Weekend Workshop

December 12-14, 2008

Location:

Yoga House
4402 France Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
U.S.A

Contact:
(952) 285-YOGA

Link :
www.yogahouse.net

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Yoga Teacher Apprenticeship (RYT-200)
2nd Annual at the Purple Valley Retreat, Goa, India

April 25 - May 15, 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 System
- 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:
Purple Valley Yoga
Retreat, 

142 Bairo
Alto, 
Assagao,
Bardez, 
Goa,
India

Course Fee:
£2,195 includes Course Fee, Pre-Study Course, Lodging and 3
vegetarian meals per day.

Contact:
info@yogagoa.com

Link :
www.yogagoa.com

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Mysore Practise Week

May 17-21, 2009

Location:
Dubai, UAE

Course Fee:

Contact:
Sacha Thompson

Link :
sachiyogi@hotmail.com

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Weekend Workshop

May 22-23, 2009

Location:
Dubai, UAE

Course Fee:

Contact:
Sacha Thompson

Link :
sachiyogi@hotmail.com

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Healing Yoga Retreat Rosewood Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico

To be rescheduled

Rosewood Mayakobá is a luxury retreat situated along a mile of white-sand beach o­n the Riviera Maya in Mexico. The resort covers many small islands surrounded by a mangrove jungle at theheart of the ecological enclave of Mayakobá. Using indigenous materials such as Yucatán limestone and renewable woods, the design emphasizes chic simplicity. The spa, o­n a
private island, surrounds a cenote, or natural limestone pool fed by subterranean springs and the beach offers Caribbean blue water and borders the second largest coral reef in the world. Guests have access to all features of the Mayakobá property, including the championship 18-hole Greg Norman golf course and lectures o­n ancient Mayan culture and the Yucatán ecosystem.

Location
Situated o­n a protected stretch of the Yucatán Peninsula, Rosewood Mayakobá is four miles south of the charming fishing town of Playa del Carmen. It is 42 miles south of the Cancún International Airport and easily accessible by private jet. With stunning weather and tropical warmth, the winter months from December to March are the peak season. Another beautiful time to visit is late spring into June, when the weather is excellent, with very low humidity and rainfall.

Accommodations
There are 128 suites located o­n either the beachfront or clear lagoons. The signature room categories include eight over-the-water spa and lagoonview suites and deluxe ocean view duplex
suites offering panoramic views of the Caribbean. Wooden lattices and hiding glass doors give the accommodations an airy ambiance; exterior suite features include private plunge pools,
outdoor garden showers and rooftop decks. Specialty in room details include Lady Primrose’s amenities and regionally decorated artwork.

Guest Facilities
Within Rosewood Mayakobá:
• Three beautifully designed pools: main pool, beachfront infinity pool & spa lap pool
• Sense, A Rosewood Spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
• Media room with pool, board games & recreational area
• Shopping outlets include a logo, sportswear, jewelry & sundries mart

Within Mayakobá resort enclave:
• "El Camaleón," the championship golf course designed by Greg Norman
• Lectures o­n Mayan culture, history & the Yucatán ecosystem
• Two tennis courts

Nearby:
• Scuba diving and snorkeling in the world's second largest coral reef
• Shopping, dining & nightlife in Playa del Carmen
• Ecological and archaeological parks, including the famous ruins of Xel-Ha, Xcaret & Tulum

Dining
The elegant restaurant Casa del Lago serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as two private wine rooms. Punta Bonita, a beachfront grill overlooking the infinity pool, offers guests Mexican cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The Itzamná spa café offers lighter fare. The resort also features a cigar bar and the Agave Azul Raw Bar & Tequila Library.

Rosewood Spa
The spa is designed as a retreat-within-a-retreat. Guests cross a bridge, called the Puente del Balneario, to reach the private spa island. The spa's interior spaces open to gentle breezes and
stunning natural environment of the jungle. Comprising
17,000 square feet, the spa space includes 12 treatment rooms and eight spa suites, designed for those guests who desire a pure wellness experience. The design centers around a cenote, a
natural limestone pool fed by the subterranean springs that flow throughout the Yucatán. The spa menu features therapeutic treatments using indigenous ingredients made from local plants
such as aloe and agave cactus. Spa facilities, which are separate for men and women, include therapeutic plunge pools, steam grottos, saunas, and experiential showers. Outside, the spa has a meditation platform, herb garden, sand garden, lap pool and relaxation deck with refreshments o­n
hand.

Location:
Rosewood Mayakoba
Ctra. Federal Cancun-Playa del Carmen Km.
298 Playa del Carmen,
Solidaridad, Quintana Roo CP
77710
+52 984 875 8000


NY Sales
Office +1 212 710 6280

Contact:

Link :
rosewoodmayakoba.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