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? 06 - 10 and 13 - 17 February, 2006
Students have the option to come for one week (the 1st or 2nd week is okay) or for both weeks.
Where? Rarotonga, capital island of the Cook Islands, in the South Pacific. Frequent connection from Auckland via Air New Zealand.
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 are welcome. Dik will run two classes each day: Mysore-style classes in the morning and beginner's led classes in the afternoon.
Dik Who? Dik Bree has been practicing Astanga Vinyasa yoga since 1991, and teaches at the Astanga Yoga Center 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 lt him know you're coming.
Accomodations
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 with students Rob and Janet