03/23/2007 - 12:00
03/26/2007 - 18:00
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Maweni FarmMaweni FarmYoga aficiando Kimberly Ellis Josch comes from California and is based in Arusha. Having practised yoga for 35 years, Kim is pursuing formal training in Anusara and hopes this summer to complete her certification. Her style of teaching leans towards Anusara Yoga, which is one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world. Its remarkable popularity is due in large part to its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart", that looks for the good in all people and all things. Consequently, students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents. Anusara means “flowing with grace,” “going with the flow,” “following your heart”. Elsie MacRae is a UK trained homeopath and reiki master. She is also a flower essence practicioner working with flower essences from 4 different ranges, Bach's ABF, Australian Living Essences and Californian. These work gently to balance our mental emotional states and enhance well-being. 'Reiki’ means 'universal energy' and is a form of hands on healing which originated in Japan. This energy or 'life force' that flows through us all may become blocked during illness or at times of stress. A reiki treatment assists in clearing these energy blockages and increases the flow of vital force through the body. Participants will have a choice from the selection of therapies she offers.

The weekend package includes accommodation, healthy meals, all yoga and meditation sessions, a choice of reiki, flower essence or homeopathy consultation, sauna and one hour’s massage. Price: 255,000 TSh for 2 days (Friday to Sunday) or 355,000 TSh for 3 days (Friday to Monday).

Maweni Farm is one of the younger lodges in the Usambara Mountains. The colonial Farm House lies among giant rocks (hence the name; maweni means “by the rocks”) in a large, lush park-like garden surrounding a pond. Maweni has earned a reputation for its personalised service, organic food and fast internet connection. For more information see www.maweni.com or contact us.

Accommodation during the Yoga Weekend is in self-contained double rooms or safari tents. Accompanying family members: 50,000 TSh per person per day (full board). Children up to 6 years stay free in their parents room, children aged 7-12 years pay 25,000 TSh. We have our own play school for children between 2 and 6 years, baby-sitting can be arranged.

Transport: Maweni Farm is near Soni, about 5 hours drive from Dar Es Salaam and 4 hours from Arusha. Pick-up service from buses in Mombo, as well as transfers with a minibus for groups of participants from Arusha, Tanga or Dar can be organized at cost.