PROFILE

Clayton Horton, RYT

Clayton has been a student of yoga for over 20 years and began teaching in 1996. He is the director of Greenpath Yoga in San Francisco , CA . His practice is rooted in the Ashtanga tradition and Greenpath meditation. He is a student of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and the Greensufi. Clayton is a founding board member of the Green Yoga Association and the Director of Teenpath Yoga for teens in San Francisco . He is a student of Sanskrit and on the Board of Directors at the Yoga Society of San Fransisco Brahmananda Ashram. He received formal Authorization to teach Ashtanga Yoga from Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and his Grandson Sharat of the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute of Mysore, South India in 2003.

Ashtanga Yoga: Ashtanga Yoga is a form of Hatha Yoga that uses a powerful sequence of postures combined with breath to create an internal heat that opens the muscles and purifies the body. Ashtanga Yoga is an ancient systematic practice of yoga that slowly builds in difficulty to allow students to safely access their full potential. Focus on breath, balance, and energy allows students to bring all their attention to the flow of postures in moving meditation.



In this tropical island setting, Clayton will introduce traditional Ashtanga yoga, Sunrise and Sunset meditations, basic pranayamas, Vedic chants for peace and wellness, Homa Fire Ceremonies and Kirtan chanting. Asana will be presented in the Mysore style and led class format as taught to him by his teachers Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharat of the Ashtanga Research Institute in Mysore India . Evening gatherings will be an opportunity for Q&A, yoga philosophy and asana technique. Students of all levels are welcome. This is an exotic, gentle and peaceful opportunity to deepen and refine your yoga practice - beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Some portions of the retreat will be dedicated to mouna, or silence, to facilitate repose and introspection as we ring in the New Year. Come and join us create sacred space and ritual for our New Year's celebration.


RETREAT SCHEDULE

December 29, 2008 (Mon)
Arrive Calicoan Island (latest by 5pm)
Check-in at Puerto Akiza
Light dinner
Welcome meeting

December 30 (Tue) - January 3 (Thu)
730am Mysore/Led class
930am Breakfast
freetime
1pm Lunch
freetime
5pm Evening sessions - pranayama/meditation/chanting
730pm Light Dinner
Satsang

January 4 , 2009 (Fri)
930am Breakfast
12nn Check-out

Departure for Tacloban airport at 1pm via van transfer.


RATES
$1,000USD - Retreat fee*
$900USD - Early Bird rate*

*Flight fares are NOT included in the retreat fees. The Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Tacloban City (nearest major commercial domestic airport) is 3 hours away from the Calicoan. Flights to Tacloban City may either be via Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines.

Inclusive of 7 days / 6 nights twin-sharing accommodations, three (3) vegetarian meals/day, airport transfers and morning Mysore classes/afternoon meditation with Clayton Horton. All yoga classes at Yoga Philippines. Accommodations will be at Puerto Akiza.

To reserve your space, please make your deposit early. Reserve Now!

STUDENTS SHOULD BRING :
A well-hydrated and well-rested body, refraining from eating at least 2 hours prior to the morning classes. Bring loose comfortable clothes for tropical weather and swimsuit... Your own yoga mat, yoga rug, towel, water bottle and an open mind, body and spirit. Oh, and sunscreen, insect repellant, and a beach hat!