International Yoga Teachers' Association Inc

IYTA World Yoga Convention 16-19 September 2010

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Booking form for IYTA World Convention 16-19 September 2010
Name......................................................................................................................................................
Address..................................................................................................................................................
State....................... Postcode....................Country.............................................
Phone (    ) ...............................Email.................................................................
Early Bird rate (full payment must be received by 31/03/2010) ................. A$420
Full rate (for bookings and payments received after 31/03/2010) ............... A$480
                                            Rates include GST
The rate includes all Convention sessions, lunches, morning and
afternoon teas, and the Gala Dinner and special concert on
Saturday evening.
Do you have any special dietary requirements? (please circle)     Yes        No
If Yes, please outline................................................................................................................
Cheque/money order payable to ‘IYTA Convention’ enclosed: A$............................
Overseas: bank draft in Australian dollars please or pay by credit card: VISA or MASTERCARD
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Amount: A$.................................................. Signature......................................................................

Send completed form and payment to:
                                                                                                                     Ros Tinker
                                                                                                IYTA Convention Bookings Officer

                                                                                    22 Esther Road Mosman NSW 2088 AUSTRALIA
                                                                                                  Email: rostinker@bigpond.com

Important notes: 1. No concessions apart from Early Bird rates.
2. Bookings available only for whole Convention. May be reviewed after March 2010.
3. Please book own accommodation separately. The Novotel Manly Pacific is offering special Convention rates and can be booked direct: their number is 02 9977 7666 from within Australia , +61 2 9977 7666 from overseas. Tell them you are going to the Convention to get the special rate, which is $219 per night single or $239 per night twin share (Manly view), including breakfast. There is also a wide range of differently priced accommodation in Manly – visit manlyaustralia.com.au
Cancellation terms - Must be in writing
• Full refund for cancellation up to May 15, 2010
• Thereafter 50% refund up to July 15, 2010

• Thereafter nil.

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IYTA WORLD YOGA CONVENTION, SYDNEY, 16-19 SEP 2010

MINI PROFILES OF PRESENTERS AND SESSIONS

MAJOR PRESENTER - DR ANANDA BHAVANANI

Director of the International Centre for Yoga Education and Research: Dr Ananda is a warm, informative and entertaining speaker. He has much to offer from his lifelong, intensive studies of all aspects of yoga, and from the influence of his eminent and revered parents, Yogamaharishi Dr Swami Gitananda Giri (the late "Lion of Pondicherry") and Smt Meenakshi Devi Bhavanani. He is trained as a doctor and has undertaken a number of scientific medical research projects on yoga with the prestigious University Hospital JIPMER, Pondicherry.

Dr Ananda will address the Convention theme of ‘Re-Union in Yoga'.

Supporting presenters

Michael de Manincor, President of the Yoga Teachers' Association of Australia: Michael is a senior teacher and President of the YTAA, and is the Founding Director of Yoga Sanga and the Yoga Institute in Sydney, dedicated to training and professional development of yoga teachers. He is also a registered specialist Counselling Psychologist and brings together a range of skills and experience particularly in the area of mental health and personal development.

Michael will be presenting a session on Yoga Psychology and Mind-Body Health.

Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati, Satyananda Yoga: Dr Swami Shankardev Saraswati is an eminent yoga Acharya, medical doctor, yoga therapist and internationally acclaimed author and teacher. His innovative teachings integrate western psychological medicine and psychotherapy with eastern methods of mind-body development.

Dr Swami Shankardev will present two sessions - one on Reunion with health - Yoga Psychology and Yoga Therapy; and the other on Reunion with consciousness - Mantra yoga.

Louise Wiggins, IYTA South Australia: Louise Wiggins has been presenting "Yoga to Health" workshops and retreats, throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as her own classes for more than 20 years. She has been a major presenter at previous IYTA conventions and workshops.

Louise will present two practical yoga class style workshops, on The Oneness of Yoga in Harmony with Nature, and on The Chakras.

Petrea King, CEO, Quest for Life Foundation: Petrea King is the Founding Director and CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation. Since her unexpected recovery from leukaemia in 1984 Petrea's presentations, writings and residential programs have inspired and encouraged people facing life's greatest challenges to make meaning of their circumstances. She is nationally recognised as a leader in the field of spiritual well-being.

Petrea will present a talk on The Point of Stillness.

Leigh Blashki, Director, Australian Institute of Yoga Therapy: Leigh Blashki developed Australia's first government accredited Yoga teaching program and the country's only accredited Yoga Therapy training program, the Graduate Certificate in Yoga Therapy. He has 35 years experience as a Yoga teacher and 20 years as a Yoga Therapist.

Leigh will present a session on Restoration from Adrenal Overload or ‘Burn-Out'.

Sevapuri, President, Australian Association of Yoga in Daily Life: Sevapuri Hurst is a Senior Teacher of the System of "Yoga in Daily Life", which he has been teaching for 13 years, representing the Association at conferences and workshops both in Australia and overseas. He is also Yoga Teacher Trainer Coordinator for the Association.

Sevapuri will be presenting a practical workshop on The Chakras.

Barbara Lee, IYTA Victoria State Representative: Barbara completed her IYTA teacher training in 2001 and has been teaching in Community Centres & schools since. As a midwife she uses her yoga skills to enhance her support of labouring and post natal Mums (and Dads) to nurture a peaceful entrance into this world for ‘her' bubs. Barbara has undertaken studies in Antar Mouna, Yoga Nidra and Yoga for Depression.

Barbara will present a session on Relaxation Techniques, exploring both theory and practice.

Margo Hutchison, IYTA South East Queensland: Margo was introduced to Yoga in 1963 and has been a Full Member and IYTA committee member for 37 years. Her teaching style reflects the inspiration of her studies, combining her background in nursing and massage with the tools and techniques of Hatha Yoga.

Margo will present a session on Ageing with Grace, based on Gitananda yoga practices.

Karen Nicoll, IYTA New South Wales: Since commencing yoga in 1972, Karen Nicoll has been on a transformative journey discovering the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of yoga. Karen graduated from the IYTA Teacher Training Course in 1985. Now, as well as teaching regular yoga classes in Newcastle, Karen leads yoga and meditation workshops, and yoga retreats throughout Australia for yoga students and teachers.

Karen will present an asana class on The Art of Balance.

Mary Louise-Parkinson, IYTA New South Wales: Mary-Louise first learnt the science of Yoga at secondary school. She has been practising and teaching yoga ever since. She is qualified with IYTA, Dru, is a holistic counsellor and spent 20 years in senior management in the IT industry. She also runs Dharmik, an Australian registered charity devoted to helping homeless children in Nepal.

Mary-Louise will present a workshop on Follow Your Dharma.

Trish Brown, Co-Director, Dru Australia: Trish Brown is an international Dru Yoga Teacher trainer and also a qualified IYTA teacher. She tutors on Dru Yoga and Dru Meditation courses and retreats in Australia and at the Dru UK centre in Wales annually.

Trish will present a practical Dru Yoga-based workshop on The Koshas, which will show how to transform challenging emotional states into creative dynamic energy.

Anne Nakhoda, IYTA Representative in Singapore: Anne Nakhoda was born and educated in Ireland and has lived in Singapore for 40 years. She has been a student, enthusiastic practitioner and teacher of yoga since obtaining her IYTA diploma in 1987. Anne has been developing her interest in mudras since 2001.

Anne will be presenting a session on The Prana Nadi Mudras, which channel the breath, and the Merudanda Mudras, which channel the flow of prana into the spinal column.

Wendy Batchelor, former President of IYTA: Wendy Batchelor is coming over from France where she now lives, specially to be at the Convention. She has a deep interest in nature and its influence upon us; and runs special retreats to help people to connect more deeply with the earth's energy.

Wendy will be presenting two yoga class style sessions, both on the theme of asana practice with earth awareness.

Early morning yoga classes will also be presented by IYTA members including Cheree Price, and Committee of Management members Mary Shellens and Karen O'Toole.

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INFORMATION ON SOME ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS IN MANLY NOTE: The IYTA World Yoga Convention venue, the Novotel Manly Pacific, is offering a discounted rate to delegates. The rate is $239/night twin share (or $219 single), including breakfast (Manly view). Please tell them you are a delegate when booking, to get this rate. Their phone number is 02 9977 7666 from within Australia ; + 61 2 9977 7666 from overseas.      http://www.novotelmanlypacific.com.au/

MOTEL AND APARTMENTS

1.   Manly Paradise :    54 North Steyne, Manly 2095 (very close to Convention venue)       p (02) 9977 5799;       f (02) 9977 6848;       http://www.manlyparadise.com.au/
2.   Manly Beach Holiday and Executive Apartments   p 9977 2444 or 0418 273 294   1 & 2 bedroom apartments; for 1 to 6 people.   email: enquiries@manlyapartments.com.au Selection of fully equipped studios   All apartments have kitchens and bathrooms   Fr. $85 to $300 per night
  HOTELS :

The Sebel Manly Beach,       8-13 South Steyne , Manly p: (02) 9977 8866       W: www.miravachotels.com
GUESTHOUSES
1. Periwinkle Guest House      Corner East Esplanade & Ashburner ST.Manly. P: (02) 9977 4668 E: periwinkle.manly@bigpond.com W: www.periwinkle.citysearch.com.au
2. Manly Lodge      22 Victoria Parade, Manly      p: (02) 9977 8514 E: enquiries@manlylodge.com.au; W: www.manlylodge.com.au

BED & BREAKFASTS

1.   MANLY HARBOUR LOFT B&B       12 George St, Manly      p: 9949 8487       m: 0411 898 550 W: www.manlyloft.com.au
2.  IVANHOE HOUSE      10 Birkley Rd. Manly      p: 9977 6474      m: 0438 446474       www.manlyweb.com.au/ivanhoehouse
3.   101 ADDISON ROAD    B&B      101 Addison Rd. Manly      p:   9977 6216    m: 0401 018 989 www.bb-manly.com
4.   QUINTON HOUSE B&B      29 Quinton Rd. Manly      p: 9977 3607 www. quintonhouse.com.au
5.   MANLY BEACH B&B      72 Darley Rd. Manly      p:   99770112 W: www.mbbb.net.au

6.   HILLTOP B&B      2/5b Hilltop Crescent, Fairlight. p: 9949 6628     m: 0434 270 381     E: hilltopaccom@optusnet.com.au

7. CECIL STREET   B&B     18 Cecil St. Fairlight.     p: 9977 8036    m: 0415 359 388    E: Linda@cecilstreetbb.com.au

BACKPACKERS/HOSTELS
1. Manly Cottage Inn        25 Pittwater Rd.   T: 976 0297    (Dormitory )
2. Manly Bunkhouse   35 Pine St.   T: 9976 0472   W: www.bunkhouse.com.au (Dorm, Twin/Double)

3.   BoardRider Backpacker & Budget Motel   ( Dorm, Private Rooms, Family, Double, Twin share ) Rear 63, The Corso T: 9977 6077 w: www.boardrider.com.au
4.   Astra Backpackers (Double )        68 Pittwater Rd. T: 9977 2092
5.   Manly Backpackers (Dorm, Twin share, Double ) 28 Raglan St. T: 1800 662 500 http://www.manlybackpackers.com.au/backpackers.com.au

6. MANLY BEACH HOUSE Budget Accommodation    (Single, Double, Twin & Trio Rooms, fully equipped kitchen)     179 Pittwater Road, Manly T: 9977 7050 Email: info@manlybeachhouse.com.au