Join IABYT at the annual Summit and Retreat in Pacific Palisades

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SAVE THE DATE

FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK YOGA TEACHERS'

10th ANNIVERSARY 1998 - 2008

 

Yoga Summit & Retreat

 

" Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. "

(Nelson Mandela)

 

WE ARE THAT GENERATION!

 

Temescal Canyon Conference and Retreat Center

Los Angeles, California

July 30th – August 3rd

 

July 30th – August 3rd FULL SUMMIT

August 1st – 3rd WEEKEND RETREAT

 

 

This year's event will focus on investing in the spirit of our

youth. We will have the Annual Summit and Retreat during July 30 -

August 3, 2008 for Yoga and Wellness Practitioners, Children,

Teachers, Students, Seniors, Families, and Anyone with a Spirit of

Love and Empowerment!

Come Join Us!

 

The Saturday Night Soiree and Fundraiser (August 2, 2008) will be

held at the

California African American Museum, in Los Angeles, CA

 

Join us for a celebratory evening.

Live music, a silent auction, dancing, fun, food for the mind body

and spirit!

 

To register call 323) 931-5040 or Toll Free (800) 404-8118

 

MAJOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

July 30 – Aug 3rd

DR. MUATA ASHBY The father of Egyptian Yoga, historian on yoga and

religion, and hatha yoga teacher. Has written many books on the

subject of Egyptian Yoga and ties the history of yoga indisputably

to Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa. A very visual and informative

presentation.

 

DR. BRUCE BYNUM Practitioner and teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Yoga

Nidra, Dr. Bynum is a professor and a psychologist at the University

of Boston who has completed cutting edge research regarding the

relationship between the Kundalini and melanin. He will be on a

panel and conduct a workshop titled: " The Scientific and Clinical

Perspective on Yoga and Movement through the Shushmana. " (practice)

 

DR. RICHARD KING Psychiatrist who has researched the progression

and spiritual development of Black people through several ice ages

as relates to the development of the 3rd Eye and how that looks

going forward in these changing times. His presentation, workshop

is specifically geared to the practice of yoga and meditation as

well as metaphysics. He will be on a panel and conduct a workshop

titled: " How climate changes affect the 3rd Eye "

 

NICHELLE HOSKINS Fitness Editor for Heart and Soul Magazine and

yoga practitioner who conducts workshops in effective ways to get

healthy and stay healthy, focusing on obesity and other chronic

challenges facing our community.

 

DENISE DAVIDSON, SANKOFA, KAHLIL, NADIRA AND NAWILI are creating

our " YOGA for Youth Day " on Friday, August 1st. Teens and pre-teens

will be given an opportunity to learn about the personal growth,

focus, and self development afforded our youth by a dedicated yoga

practice. They will be using the beautiful outdoor hiking and

mountain terrain in the " Spiritual Warrior Quest. "

 

ANGEL KYODO WILLIAMS Buddhist priest and community activist will

lead spiritual discussions and meditations.

 

OTHER PRESENTERS We will be updating our website weekly with a more

detailed list of presenters. Technical difficulties have delayed us

getting this information to you. Thank you for your patience, and

start making your plans now. You won't want to miss this event.