Friday, June 20, 2008

AOL Refresher & Dolphin Experience

I had the fortunate opportunity to attend an 4 Day AOL Refresher Course in Ponto Malangane, Mozambique in May... What an awesome setting and wondrous experience we had with our Dolphin friends!! On arrival we were welcomed by Cortney and her team & then settled into our Tented accommodation... We then met at the pool to familiarise ourselves with snorkeling. That evening Cortney gave us a Dolphin talk- suggesting how we should BE with the Dolphins during our encounter, as well as some safety tips and conservation knowledge. The mornings started with yoga & Kriya, before embarking on our boat launch to find the Dolphins... An awesome time was had by all- each had their own intimate dolphin experience to share!! After a hearty Brunch, I facilitated relaxing massage treatments, before our afternoon Refresher Course sessions. Or, there was time for a beach walk or an afternoon siesta. The evenings were filled with Drumming, a Sound Journey, Satsang & Sadvic food... For those that felt the need to do Seva- help was always needed on the kitchen & Taryn did a fine job of catering!! The last evening was celebrated with a Mozambiquen fish meal (for those that couldn't resist ;-)

I had such an awsome time & didn't get to swim with the Whale Shark after all (that morning I stayed behind to relax)... That, my good intention is to go back in October 22nd- 27th & facilitate a Rejuvenation weekend in Ponto d'Ouro, with my dear friend Diana of Sundancer Promotions! I'll have loads of inspiration & knowledge to share after my Sri Sri Ayurveda Course :-)

Kasa Mia! Pit-stop enroute to Ponto Malangane...

Kathy, our hostess @ Kasa Mia

Dolphin facilitators :-)

AOL Dolphin lovers....

Wonderful Ponto Malangane...

Snorkelers ready :-)

Colin, Tjaart & Susan

Snorkel Bliss... Juuust Breath!!!

Dolphin Bliss

Dolphin friends...

Day Break @ Ponto Malangane

Morning Yoga...

Colin & Cortney Drumming :-)

Relaxing Massage Space...

Relaxing Sound Journey...

Whale Shark...

Cortney swimming with a Whale Shark!!

Daily Shedule

Halo Gia Holistic Journeys

Saturday, June 14, 2008

The journey continues...

My journey continues onward to Germany... Our European Ashram is in the Black Forest, Bad Antogast!! I'm taking a leap-of-faith and closing up my practice, putting my things into storage & travelling for 3 months :-) My good intention is to spend quality time with friends & family and Study Sri Sri Ayurveda Massage!! I remember sitting on my balcony @ our Ashram in India, writing about my good intention to study this ancient art... And, just as soon as I had qualified as a Sri Sri Yoga Teacher, the opportunity presented itself and with Guruji's grace I'm going for it :-)

I feel so fortunate to be living my truth & taking the trip of a life-time in my 30th year... Love Claire