“KALI’S TEACHINGS HAVE AWAKENED THE ENERGY THAT HAD BEEN BURIED UNKNOWN TO ME FOR SO MANY YEARS OF MY LIFE AND THE FIRE WITHIN HAS BEEN IGNITED TO GIVE AND TO OFFER TO OTHERS.”

— Montrose, CO

October 13-19, 2022

Haramara Retreat Center

Sayulita, Mexico

50 HR YOGA ALLIANCE

Join internationally celebrated Yin & Dharma teacher Kali Basman on the journey back to the Self.

This Yin & Restorative Yoga Teacher Training will focus on hands-on, anatomical, structural, and energetic based practices for restoration of the body mind. Blending Buddhist Concepts with the Eight Limbs of Yoga, the magnificent ocean front of Sayulita, Mexico will serve as our home for the week.

The purpose of retreat & training life is deepening the understanding of your practice through intensive contemplation and somatic integration into one's system and stream, in an quiet place. Withdrawn to unfurl the most potent places in the self, undisturbed by normative patterns, the mind has the opportunity to turn inward and the body explores the energetics of the inner world.

“Deep in the wild mountains is a trading post where you can exchange the stress and noise of everyday life for eternal Light.

Go there on retreat.

In the still center of luminous empty essence is a blissful tremor, the heartbeat of the universe: the Great Dakini breathing as Love Itself.

Go there on retreat.

In the background of the gap between thoughts and breaths awareness naturally recognizes itself as non-conceptual wisdom shining continuously.

Go there on retreat.”

— Milarepa

HARAMARA RETREAT CENTER

‘SMILE, BREATHE AND GO SLOWLY.’ ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Located in the breathtaking coastal Riviera Nayarit near the fishing village and surfing town of Sayulita. Nestled above Pacific Ocean on 12 private acres of tropical jungle with a private and pristine beach. Haramara (“Mother Sea”) is an exclusive and intimate seaside yoga resort offering sensual tropical harmony to every guest, along with superior yoga and wellness experiences. The magnificent 360-degree view yoga pavilions, with their high thatched roofs and handcrafted hardwood floors, have been positioned to take advantage of the panoramic views of lush mountains and while taking advantage of the soothing ocean breezes. The restaurant offers exceptional, creative, local cuisine that includes fresh and delicious mostly organic gourmet meals.

The open aired spa facility puts you back in touch with nature, as you are pampered body and spirit. The pool is an outstanding feature; an infinity over the Pacific! The pool area and terrace boast a wonderful juice and snack bar, serving also before dinner cocktails. The sleeping cabana experience is enhanced without electricity allowing the illumination of oil lamps and candles leaving behind the tedious demands of our electronic age. *A note of wonder & wellness: the rooms have no electricity and no connectivity… just nature, quiet, and time to listen to the breath.

Durga Excursions offers one SEVA - SERVICE YOGI scholarship per training. Apply here for SEVA SCHOLARSHIP.

GETTING THERE:

Which airport should I fly into?

Puerto Vallarta (PVR)

When should I arrive/depart?

Please book your flight to arrive by 12 PM ON 10/13 and to depart after 4pm on 10/19.

How do I get from the airport to the training space and form the training to the airport?

We will work with the team at Haramara to coordinate airport shuttles. Shuttle costs are not included in registration and are paid in cash directly to your driver. Arrival shuttles are $90 (per shuttle) and departure shuttles are $65 (per shuttle). We will book shuttles for those arriving at similar times, so that the shuttle costs are shared. Typically, we are able to book ~3-4 per shuttle so that the cost is about $25-30 each plus tip. We'll email each group, so you know who you are meeting at the airport, and so that you have a sense of the estimated cost.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Please note the schedule may be slightly refined upon arrival.

October 13: Art of Arrival

3pm Arrive. Ground. Settle.

5pm Dharma & Welcome

7pm Dinner

8:30 pm Yin Yoga Practice

October 14: Earth Element – Hara Center, Buddha Nature, Spleen

Mornings in Noble Silence

9-10 Breakfast

10:30-12:30 Module 1: Principles of Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine Meridians

12:30-2:30 Lunch + Free Time

2:30-5:30 Module 2: Earth Element & Posture Clinics

6 pm Dinner

8 pm Yin Yoga Practice

October 15:  Water Element: Equanimity, Restoration, Kidney

Mornings in Noble Silence

9-10 Breakfast

10:30-12:30 Module 1: Principles of Restorative Yoga, Neuro-Immunologic Importance of Rest

12:30-2:30 Lunch + Free time

2:30-5:30 Module 2: Water Element & Posture Clinics. Subtle Energetics- Anatomy & Physiology of the Pelvis.

6 pm Dinner

8 pm Psoas Practice

October 16: Fire Element: Karuna, Heart

Mornings in Noble Silence

9-10 Breakfast

10:30-12:30 Module 1: Art of Adjustments

12:30-2:30 Lunch + Free time

2:30-5:30 Module 2: Fire Element Module & Posture Clinic. Subtle Energetics-Shoulder Anatomy, Karuna

6 pm Dinner

8 pm Free Evening

October 17: Metal Element: Purify, Lungs

Mornings in Noble Silence

9-10 Breakfast

10:30-12:30 Module 1: Teaching Practicum I, Science of Sequencing

12:30-2:30 Lunch + Free Time

2:30-5:30 Module 2: Metal Element Module & Posture Clinic

6 pm Dinner

8 pm Intermingling the Inner Methods: Shamata & Yin Practice

October 18: Wood Element: Transformation, Liver

Mornings in Noble Silence

9-10 Breakfast

10:30-12:30 Module 1: Teaching Practicum II

12:30-2:30 Lunch + Free Time

2:30-5:30 Wood Element Module & Posture Clinic | Breath & Breathing Into, Lines of Energy

6 pm Dinner

8 pm Mindfulness Module: Vipassana, Insight/Inquiry, Teaching Practicum III

October 19: Reintegration

8:30 am Breakfast

10 am check out

““Kali is the definition of wisdom. I feel held in such an intuitive deep space. Her teachings are enlightening and expanding. I feel this knowledge will stay with me a lifetime.”

— Cusco, Peru

“The most impactful work I’ve ever done in my life”

“I truly enjoyed every moment of Kali’s Yin training as it brought me to a new level of awareness in the body. This training has transformed my perspective on how Yin can heal the physical by unlocking the energy flow of the meridians pathways, while creating space for a deeper spiritual connection. A beautiful week of learning and discovery through Kali’s extensive range of knowledge and wisdom!”

“so immeasurable was the depth of this experience... it’s hard to find words.”

"You cannot miss an opportunity to train with Kali. She is an exceptional teacher. Yoga with Kali is transformative, inspiring and healing. She creates a safe, nurturing, encouraging environment for everyone from beginner to advanced. Kali is an insightful, intuitive, gentle and strong leader. Words are not enough to express how wonderful she is. She is a gift to the world. Do yourself a favor and study with her."

“It’s been almost a week since I came back from retreat. This divinely orchestrated training with Kali has been such a magical experience that I haven’t been able to truly share how my experience has shifted me - not with words. The awakening and purification of my heart has been so profound that I may never have the right words to describe this transformation. Somehow, somewhere in the Sacred Valley, I felt like myself again and connected with my heart more than I ever had, I realized I had the permission to heal and I felt a sense of true contentment, which is genuine, unmotivated and unconditional.

Just a few things I’ve learned when I was on retreat:

🌼Happiness and distress is inevitable, but I do not have to prolong or multiply the suffering

🌼No matter the challenges in life, I can always choose to create space, and respond consciously instead of react out of patterns

🌼I am good. I make mistakes. But I AM GOOD. I deserve to heal and feel better

🌼My body and spirit are already in alignment, I just need to make friends with my mind

🌼At any given moment, I have the power to find that safe, happy space that’s not disturbed by the external experience

🌼I am more than the sums of my parts. I am beyond the personas I put on

🌼There’s so much beauty and wisdom in the fluidity of life. No reason to be rigid. Be flexible, in the body and the mind

🌼This human experience is truly a gift. Enjoy the journey and have fun

🌼Nature is powerful. The raw elements of nature heals with its magical vibrations

🌼I don’t live forever, not in this body. Cherish every moment of this life, stop wasting time

🌼Sometimes it takes more courage to let go than holding on

🌼This human body is so precious and so temporary

🌼We are all suffering and awaking together.”

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Kali Basman

International and intentful Yin & Restorative Yoga teacher of teachers, Kali Basman, offers an intermingling of wisdom disciplines: Foundations of Buddhist mindfulness, the pranic pathways of Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians, physiology of the nervous system, and individual-informed anatomy.  Leading yin and mindfulness focused trainings and retreats across the globe, Kali pays reverence to her lineage of teachers, Sarah Powers, Jack Kornfield, Judith Hanson Lasater and more.

“Eloquent and concise, Kali speaks of ancient wisdom”