Deeper Within: Balancing Stability & Mobility

Deep Within

Marla Apt

July 21 - 27, 2012
Feathered Pipe Ranch, Montana

Program Tuition Fee: $495

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In the midst of uncertainty, how do we embrace change without losing grasp of that which is fundamental?

Our flexibility to adapt to change as well as our ability to remain steady amid the turbulence of ever fluctuating circumstances determines the degree to which we suffer or thrive throughout the cycles of life. In this yoga retreat, the exploration of how the balance between mobility and stability in our yoga practice will inform how to work in unison with the true conditions of the present moment. Developing discerning awareness of our individual qualities and tendencies in the practice of asana and pranayama can make us more receptive to the reality of this moment. Through our practice of yoga together we will learn to face the winds of today and tomorrow, and thrive!

Join Marla Apt, highlighted by Yoga Journal Magazine as one of 21 in the next generation of yoga teachers helping to “shape the future of yoga," at the Feathered Pipe Ranch for her fifth season! One of the fast-rising forces within the Iyengar Yoga community itself, her skillful practice and understanding of the fundamental principles of yogic philosophy are sure to bring you to a new level of mindful awareness about your body, mind and spirit, empowering you to flourish in an ever-changing world.

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Marla Apt

Marla Apt is a Senior Intermediate level Iyengar Yoga teacher, based in Los Angeles. She has been involved with medical research studies at UCLA on yoga for depression, anxiety and IBS and created the first yoga therapy content to be incorporated into the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine’s curriculum. She is a writer contributor for Yoga Journal Magazine and was the 2009/2010 author of the "Basics" column of which you can find many of her articles here within our "Teachers' Cabin" blog.

Marla visited India for the first time while doing research for a degree in Buddhist Philosophy and has since returned numerous times for yoga studies including a year of study in Pune, India with B.K.S. Iyengar, his daughter, Geeta Iyengar and son, Prashant Iyengar. She continues to study annually with the Iyengars at the Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India.

She is on the faculty of the three-year Teacher Training Program of the Iyengar Yoga Association of Southern California. Marla served as the President of the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States and is currently a member of the national certification committee. She leads workshops and trainings throughout the U.S. and abroad. Please visit her website at: www.yoganga.com.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Registration Process: Payment of $300 deposit is required to initiate your registration. This deposit will be NON-REFUNDABLE once registration is complete.

Upon initial registration the Feathered Pipe administrative staff will contact your to confirm receiving your registration and will assist with choosing your accommodation and transportation requirements.

Full payment is due at the time of completing your registration by reserving your accommodation. Payment options may be arranged if necessary. All final payments are due 8 weeks before the arrival date of your retreat.

If you wish to facilitate the process please forward your accommodation & transportation preferences via email to kim@featheredpipe.com. Or call the office at 406-442-8196.

Program Tuition: Includes cost all instruction and program activities. Upon registration Feathered Pipe office staff will contact you to reserve your preferred accommodation choice.

Accommodation & Amenities: Includes cost of lodging, meals and general use of the bathhouse, grounds and Feathered Pipe Ranch facilities. Please visit Accommodations & Amenities page to see the many options and costing for lodging.

Additional Services: Horseback Riding, Massage/Bodywork, Laundry, Airport Shuttle Service are available at an additional cost. We accept checks, money orders, and most major credit cards.

Cancellation Policy: For cancellations before 8 weeks out, we will refund all of your payments except the $300 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. For cancellations from 8 to 2 weeks out THERE IS NO REFUND; however we will credit any payments over the deposit to another workshop in 2012. For cancellation within 2 weeks of the start of your workshop there is NO REFUND AND NO CREDIT; however workshop may be transferred to another person.

Airport Service: We recommend the Helena Regional Airport for those coming to retreats and programs at the Feathered Pipe Ranch. Airlines fly in from all parts of the country on a regular basis, with Delta serving those flying from the East Coast, Midwest, Mountain and West Coast via their Mineapolis and Salt Lake City hub, United serving passengers from all over via the Denver hub, and Alaskan Airlines serving West Coast flyers via their Seattle hub.

If you are coming for a Blacktail Ranch Retreat, we suggest that you arrive either at the Helena Regional Airport or Great Falls International Airport as the Blacktail is about an hours drive from either airport.

Shuttle Service: For those coming for a Feathered Pipe Ranch retreat, we meet flights at the Helena Regional Airport, offering shuttle service for $65 roundtrip. For those coming to a Blacktail Ranch Retreat, we offer roundtrip shuttle service from Helena Regional and Great Falls International Airports for an additional charge of $100.

Our driver will meet you at baggage claim wearing a Feathered Pipe t-shirt. We are now grouping some pick-ups, so you may have a 30 minute wait. Please contact the office at: kim@featheredpipe.com or call (406) 442-8196 to arrange and confirm pick-up.

Directions for those driving: For Feathered Pipe Ranch Directions, Click here. For Blacktail Ranch Directions, Click here.

Early Arrivals: If you are not able to arrive by 4 pm on the listed arrival day we encourage you to come in a day early and stay the night in Helena. We are happy to pick you up at your hotel on arrival day.

Scholarships:Partial scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance, ranging from $250-500. Recipients assist Ranch staff in free time and during programs. For Registration Form, please visit the Feathered Pipe Scholarship Fund page and download the form. And as always your generous, tax-deductible contributions to the fund are always welcomed. Please contact the Feathered Pipe Foundation office staff for further inquiry at (406) 442-8196.

Discounts: Discounts must be in effect at the time of registration and may not be combined. All Discount excludes $25 Montana Tax.

*More Valuable Information can be found on our FAQ page or feel free to contact our office at: kim@featheredpipe.com, or call (406) 442-8196.

Thanks and look forward to seeing you!