Astanga Yoga in the Cook Islands
An Astanga Yoga workshop in Rarotonga, lush capital of the Cook Islands.
With Dik Bree from the Astanga Yoga Center in Auckland NZ, who has been practicing Astanga yoga since 1991.
Dik is Authorized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.
When? 09 - 13 and 16 - 20
October, 2006
Students have the option to come for one week (the 1st or 2nd week is okay)
or for both weeks.
Class is at 5pm every evening, so you'll have the rest of the day to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Where? Rarotonga, capital island of the Cook Islands, in the South Pacific. Frequent connections from Auckland via Air New Zealand. Classes held at Avarua Catholic Cathedral.
How Much? US$70/week, covering yoga instruction only. Air ticket and
lodging by student's own arrangement.
Who Can Come? Beginners and advanced practitioners welcome. Dik is a
patient teacher with a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with students
of any level.
Dik Who? Dik Bree has been practicing Astanga Vinyasa yoga since 1991,
and teaches at the Astanga Yoga Centre
in Auckland, New Zealand. He is authorized to teach Astanga Yoga by Sri K.
Pattabhi Jois, founder of the Astanga Yoga
Research Institute in Mysore, India.
How? Give Dik a yell
at dikbree@hotmail.com and let him know
you're coming.
Accommodations
Options:
There are many, many options for rooms/bungalows to rent on Rarotonga. The range is from backpacker lodges, to self-contained units with kitchen and bathroom, to private villas with pool. For more info on Rarotonga, go to the Cook Island Tourism Website: www.cook-islands.com or www.ck/ -- these websites contain links to a variety of accommodation options on the island, as well as general information on activities and such.
Some options for budget to mid-range travelers are:
The Cook Island Lodges
Are Renga Motel
Atupa Orchid Units
Muri Beach Cottages
Sunrise Beach Bungalows
Aroko Bungalows
Dik (in red pants) with the group from February's trip
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