Shamanic Yoga Weekend
May 20-22
Take some time to deepen your yoga practice and recharge far away from civilization. We have a beautiful weekend planned in which we will dive into the heart of yoga practice and explore nature within and without. This special weekend includes some unique opportunities to experience the state of yoga and to learn about the ancient origins of this mystical practice. Yoga shares a connection with all indigenous cultures and shamanic practices.
Yoga is an ancestral gift. Explore some ancient techniques for going within during our special shamanic yoga weekend at Magic Forest Center. We will be exploring several rituals over the weekend that can help us to purify ourselves and connect to nature and our own inherent strength and wisdom. We will be studying and connecting with the 5 great elements known as Pancha Maha Bhutas in Sanskrit. These include earth, water, fire, air, and space. The elements form the basis for many shamanic practices around the world. Learn how yoga can help you to connect with your own true nature!
Ashtanga Yoga Practice and Theory
Sunrise Chanting and Fire Ceremony
Therapeutic movement
Pranayama
Mudra
Sankhya Philosophy and the five elements
Mantra Chanting
Meditation in Nature
Sweat Lodge
Cacao Ceremony
Mud bath
Swimming
Water Meditation
Opening Ceremony begins Friday May 20 at 6pm
Asana Class for all levels followed by Pranayama. After yoga class we will explore the ancient Indian Philosophy known as Sankhya. Nature is composed of five elements. These basic building blocks of nature will play a key roll in the very special weekend we have planned for you! Learn about the five elements and the Indian Philosophy of how the world is composed. This foundational philosophy forms the basis of all yoga teachings and shows yoga’s connection to shamanic practices throughout the world.
Saturday May 21 - Full day of Yoga and Fun!
We start half an hour before sunrise with a cup of tea or coffee. (a little before 6am)
Connect with Fire Sunrise Ceremony - Chant Mantras as the sun rises and absorb the first rays of the rising sun. Meditate on fire, and purify your intentions for the day ahead.
Connect with Yoga Practice From the Sunrise Ceremony we move right onto the yoga mat for a deep asana experience. We will start with half an hour of therapeutic movements to bring everyone into a balanced state. Then we will practice Ashtanga Yoga suitable for all levels. We will finish again with Pranayama.
Free time to eat, rest and relax 9:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with your Body 12pm - 3pm Thai Bodywork Healing Circle. This will be a carefully taught introduction into the ancient healing art of Thai Bodywork. No previous experience is necessary and no need to have a partner. The pairs will rotate constantly so that we get to experience working with as many people as possible. Everyone will both give and receive. It is an excellent way to sooth any sore muscles from our intense asana work!
Connect with Water 3:30pm Meditation on Water. We will gather on the bank of our spring fed creek and meditate on the sound of the water for a time. After that everyone is free to swim and relax and even take a mud bath if you want!
Take some time to write about your experiences thus far in the yoga shala and enjoy being in an air conditioned space.
Connect with all five elements in an Ancient Ritual Starting at Sundown (around 9pm) we will begin with our Sweat Lodge Ceremony. It is recommended that you fast for at least two hours before the Sweat. The sweat lodge ceremony gives a chance to really go inside, purify, pray, think and share with others.
We will share a meal after the Sweat Lodge!
Concentrate on the Elements
Sunday May 22
Connect with Plant Medicine We will begin our day at 10am with a Cacao Ceremony led by Kristen Arambula Hernandez. This will be an authentic look into the shamanic practices of South America. We will use the ancient sacrament of cacao to induce a state of calm clarity in the mind and energy in the body.
Connect with Inner Freedom Asana Class will begin at 11am. We will enjoy a thorough therapeutic practice followed by concentrated Vinyasa Yoga, Breathing Exercises and Meditation on the five great elements that reside inside of us.
Our weekend will end at 2pm so that people can make their way home in time to get ready for the week ahead. Everyone is welcome to stay as long as they like to eat lunch, swim and relax in the forest.
Accommodation
Camping is available for everyone free of charge! We have many spots for tents. There is a kitchen for everyone to use for preparing food and a bathroom with a hot shower. You will need to bring your own food for the weekend (vegetarian food only please) as well as camping equipment etc. We will offer coffee and tea for everyone. There is a possibility to rent a house to stay in nearby. There is also the loft space in our kitchen which is available for one or two people. Contact us if you would like to reserve.If you need something we will do our best to accommodate you!
This event will be held at Magic Forest Center half an hour East of Norman Oklahoma. if you have questions please contact us at
405 503 7779 - okiebaba@gmail.com
Price: $350
