‘ Self Transformation through Yoga ‘
Internationally renowned Yoga teacher, Prasad Rangnekar is in Israel to lead a retreat called ‘Self Transformation through Yoga’ organised by the Israel Yoga Teachers Association. He will also lead classes in pranayama, asana, meditation and love and devotion in various locations around the country and both the retreat and the classes will be taught in English.
The retreat, Prasad explains is a correct mix of Yoga movements, Yogic Trance, Silence, Meditations, Breath work and interesting discussions on the ancient Yogic Scriptures. ‘The overall atmosphere of this retreat ‘ he says ‘ is non-competitive and relaxed. The emphasis being on enjoyment and understanding rather than effort, so there’ll be time for personal reflection and time too, to simply enjoy the beautiful nature of Israel’s north.’
‘Classical Yoga is a truly wonderful system for inner exploration and personal evolution. Hence, the basis of the workshop is to experiment and to learn from one’s own experience and sensations, cultivating a deep awareness and understanding of the mind and body, finally touching the depths of the Heart. It’s a journey that brings you closer to the you as you are, generating self-acceptance and self-Love…. which is the basis of Yoga.’
The weekend retreat is being held at Kibbutz Tuval, located in the heart of the Galilee region, in the breath takingly beautiful Karmiel Mountains. Kibbutz Tuval has long been an immensely popular accommodation choice for both locals and international tourists due to its beautiful surrounds and tranquil atmosphere and if the kibbutz website photo gallery is anything to go by, it’s very easy to understand why. The views of the area are delightful!
If you are coming by car, there is a map on the Kibbutz website. If you are coming by train, you will need to catch a train to Acco, then a sherut ( yellow mini bus) to Karmiel which costs 13 nis, then catch a taxi to Tuval which costs about 40-50 nis. You can also catch a taxi straight from Acco to Tuval which will cost around 120 nis. I understand that the organisers of the retreat, The Israel Yoga Teachers Association, are planning to organise a couple of pickups from the train station, so get in touch with them to arrange this.
‘Explore yourself through the ancient path of Yoga, through movements of the body, rhythm of the breath, fullness of Heart and a deeper understanding of the ancient yoga scriptures. Through this retreat we seek to accept ourselves and generate joy in whatever we do to establish a strong conviction of the Love within and thus “Live” yoga rather than just “do” Yoga.’
Retreat: Self Transformation through Yoga
Date: Thurs 22nd July – Saturday 24th July 2010
Start time: Check in 3pm Thurs, retreat starts 5pm Thurs
Location: Kibbutz Tuval
Price: 800 Nis (3 per room) includes food and accom
900 Nis (2 per room)
1100 Nis single room
Info/ Registration: Call 04-637-2323
Retreat Schedule
Thursday 22nd July 2010
15:00-16:30 arrival
17:00-19:00 practice – asana, pranayama, meditation
19:00-20:30 dinner and break
20:30-21:30 discussion and meditation
Friday, July 23
7:00-9:00 practice – asana, pranayama, meditation
9:00-10:00 break
10:00-12:00 lecture, discussion and reflection in the spirit of Yoga Sutra
13:00-15:00 lunch and break
15:00-16:30 discussion on Upanishad and practice of yoga nidra
17:00-18:00 practice – asana, pranayama, meditation
19:00-22:00 welcoming the Sabbath, dinner, satsang
Saturday, July 24
7:00-9:00 practice – asana, pranayama, meditation
9:00-10:00 break
10:00-12:00 lecture, discussion and reflection in the spirit Bhagavad Gita
13:00-14:00 lunch
14:00-16:00 discussion, meditation, summation
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Israeli Cinema for English Speakers
The bubble - released in 2006 received a number of highly respected awards in world cinema
For quality entertainment, venture into one of Tel Aviv’s airconditioned cinemas, Israeli movies are fantastic!
There is nothing more blissful than waking up to another sunny day in paradise, its heaven. Though truth is, in a glorious mediteranian summer in Israel, there are also moments when escaping the heat is a priority on all our minds.
For these occassions as well as the balmy evenings when you simply feel like a light meal and an easy night, the cinema is the perfect solution.
Recently, Tel Aviv cinemas have begun providing english sub titles with many israeli movie screenings allowing non hebrew speakers to join locals, relax in the airconditioning and enjoy the quality entertainment on offer.
Israeli cinema is wonderful. Brilliant actually, in my opinion. Talented script writers, directors, actors and actresses bring the uniqueness of Israeli life to the big screen with style, passion and a sense of realism thats rarely experienced with hollywood flicks.
Whether a new resident, visiting business man/woman or tourist, the cinema experience not only provides an hour of great entertainment its a gentle unintimidating way to connect with the local community and experience Israel and its people from a different perspective, a more subtle level.
The Bands Visit - released to the big screen in 2007 won world wide acclaim and a number of international cinema awards
The insights available are truly incredible. While its common knowledge the majority of the populaton are connected by religious heritage, lesser known are the vast differences of cultures within this united whole.
Israel is one huge and deliciously interesting melting pot of characters from every corner of the world. The moroccans, russians, ethiopians, polish, georgians, argentinians (just to name a few) are all little sub communities within the nation.
Each with their own deeply loved traditions, habits and ways of being, doing, living, eating, making music and even dancing, they create a unique identity for themselves within the greater community and for the past 60 years they have together, been building a nation that respects and honours all, enabling co existence with dignity and joy.
Its not the easiest of tasks. Many challenges have and continue to, present themselves along the way and cinema is a way these are expressed and shared. It could take years of living in Israel to distinguish the many different sub communities, however, cinema in many senses, offers a fast track.
Turn Left At The End Of The World released 2005 also won the hearts of international movie critics winning numerous international cinema awards
Local movie story lines, sometimes heartbreakingly serious other times absolutely hilarious, but always creatively expressed, often revolve around community issues. Offering thought provoking messages, they are a fantastic way to begin to grasp the challenges faced by this young nation.
The Israeli’s are magificent movie makers. Brilliant at depicting the characters of their nation, their ability to both laugh at themselves and lovingly accept the unique differences of the sub communities are qualities that transform beautifully into movie scripts.
Vibant, colourful and very real, proud fiery moroccans, loveable yet meddlesome polish mothers, penny pinching persians and ostentatious Arse-im are just a few characters portrayed on the big screen over the years.
Israeli cinema is a way to connect to the people, the families, the tragedies, the unique israeli characteristics and indeed the very heart and soul of the people of the holy land.
Treat yourself. Its Highy Reccomended!
Click here to find a Tel Aviv Cinema near you. Give them a call to confirm when there is an english sub title screening. There are numerous cinemas in Tel Aviv and all are accessible.
For more information on Israel visit www.aguide2israel.com
Until next time
Be healthy be happy
loving tel aviv
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