2010 Delicious Summer Retreats at Polli Talu Arts Center, Estonia
June 25 – July 1
The Wild Queen – enjoying womanhood in dance
A Women’s Dance Retreat with Cornelia Freise (Germany)
Cornelia has been teaching at Polli Talu Arts Center for 6 years now. Every summer she magically creates a sacred space for women of all ages to connect to the goddess within through meditative circle dances, mediations of the heart and the joyous communion with other women. Each year she focuses on a particular aspect of womanhood. Each time participants find themselves delighted, moved, inspired and “blissed out”.
In a woman there is the form of all things
Of everything that lives and moves on earth.
There is no precious stone rarer than a woman
No way of being superior to that of a woman.
Saktisangama Tantra
The wild queen is dancing. What could that mean for me as a woman?
Being wild means being connected to our instinctive power which lives in the guts. This power helps us to be grounded in dance and everyday life. Being my own queen stands for being totally myself and owning my own power, for standing tall and taking responsibility for the moment.
Everything is possible in dance if we stay open and courageously welcome new situations, be it stomping or jumping, standing upright or rolling on the floor. Our body is a wonderful instrument. It responds to music and enjoys turning and spinning with the others and connecting to the Great Whole.
No prior dance training is necessary.
Cornelia Freise lives in Bremen, Germany. As a lawyer she worked on several scientific projects. Then the direction of her life changed. For 22 years now she has worked in the field of circle dances and dance therapy. She trained in Biodanza - Dance of Life, a technique developed by Rolando Toro from Chile. Since 1992 she has worked exclusively with dance. In 1996 she founded „The Dancing Wild Sow – “Institute for Transformation through Dance, Meditative Dancing and Dance Therapy” in Bremen which offers “Dancing from the Space of the Heart“ a 2-year dance education for people from different professional backgrounds. Since 2002 she conducts workshops in Singapore, California and Estonia. Since 1985 she is following the mystical path of the golden Sufis which inspires and carries her work.
Fee Euro 650 includes the workshop fee, meals, housing and transfer from the airport to Polli Talu Arts Center (international travel is not included)
July 7 – 13
International Kundalini Yoga Retreat
With Marika Blossfeldt (Estonia/USA)
Treat yourself to a week of dynamic and blissful Kundalini yoga, meditations and massages, delicious vegetarian food and yogi tea. Relax and rejuvenate in the serenity of Western Estonia. Experience white nights, juniper groves and wooded meadows filled with wildflowers and herbs. Explore beautiful sites as we set out on two day trips to visit local museums, medieval castles, bird sanctuaries, bogs and islands.
Kundalini yoga is based on Yogi Bhajan’s teachings. A dynamic form of yoga, combining postures, stretching, movement, meditation, breathing, and chanting, it stimulates the glands, strengthens the nervous system, opens meridians, and balances chakras. The practice of Kundalini yoga brings with it a sense of wellbeing that is immediately tangible. After a yoga session one feels grounded, energized and uplifted. It helps to relax the body and calm the mind, increasing our capacity for concentration, creativity and intuition. Ultimately, it brings us to a deeper understanding of our potentials and ourselves and allows for a harmonious merging of body, mind and soul with the universal energy surrounding us.
- Sadhana, 2-3 yoga classes per day, evening meditations
- 2 massages
- 2 outings to beautiful sites in Western Estonia
- Walking, swimming and bike-riding
- 3 vegetarian meals per day and yogi tea
Polli Talu Arts Center Artistic Director and Kundalini Yoga instructor Marika Blossfeldt was certified in New York City by 3HO Kundalini Yoga East. She has 15 years of international teaching experience and will teach in English with translation into Estonian.
A licensed Massage Therapist from Estonia will administer massages.
No previous experience in yoga is required. Beginners are very welcome!
Fee Euro 700 includes transfer from Tallinn airport to Polli Talu, meals and accommodations, classes, 2 massages, and 2 outings per person (international travel is not included)
Visit our Nordic oasis at: http://www.pollitalu.org/english/schedule/schedule.retreats.html
August 04 – 10
Delicious Nutrition Wellness Retreat
Marika Blossfeldt (Estonia/USA)
A week of awareness, relaxation, learning and awakening your taste buds
You are what you eat.
Your life will be very different when you eat well and understand about food.
The food you eat, once digested, gets absorbed into your blood stream and affects the creation of your cells, tissues and organs. It provides you with energy and brain power. It even affects your moods and thoughts.
Food has the power to relieve many ailments, rejuvenate your body, create a focused mind and uplift your spirits. Everybody is unique and there is no one way that fits all. When you pay attention to your bio-individuality and choose your food consciously it will greatly enhance your health and well-being.
The Delicious Nutrition Wellness Retreat will get you started on a path of increasing awareness regarding your eating habits and lifestyle while deeply nurturing your body, mind and spirit.
Whether you are looking to
- manage weight
- restore energy and vitality
- strengthen immunity
- alleviate allergies and chronic conditions
- balance your moods, or
- learn to cook simple delicious wholesome meals
this retreat will offer information and inspiration to address your concerns.
Join us for a life changing week in the serene landscape of rural Estonia and engage in
- Kundalini Yoga Morning Practice
Combining postures, stretching, movement, meditation, breathing, and chanting, it stimulates the glands, strengthens the nervous system, opens meridians and balances chakras
A hands–on and fun experience, you will learn how to make delicious and balanced meals using fresh whole foods
Covering the energetics of food, the Yin and Yang of food, complex carbohydrates versus simple sugars, natural versus processed foods, good oils and fats, conscious eating and much more
A safe and easy work-out that keeps your body and heart fit while increasing oxygen levels in your blood
- Massages and/or Reiki Treatments
Enjoy the therapeutic and relaxing effects of deep tissue massage or gentle Reiki energy work
At the end of the day center yourself and calm your mind in preparation for a restful and deep sleep
Explore beautiful sites in Western Estonia as we set out to visit local museums, medieval castles, bird sanctuaries and bogs
The retreat is open to a maximum of 15 persons to ensure high quality personal attention.
Marika Blossfeldt, Holistic Health Counselor, is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York and board certified as Holistic Health Counselor by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She is the director of DELICIOUS NUTRITION, a private practice dedicated to raising awareness of the profound impact food and lifestyle has on our health. Marika enjoys guiding her clients to a place of confidence and intuition about their food choices. She offers individual and group health programs, wellness workshops, whole foods cooking classes, lectures and private yoga classes. As a passionate whole foods chef Marika grows her own herbs and vegetables and personally oversees the quality and deliciousness of all meals served to her guests.
Fee: EURO 780 includes transfer from Tallinn airport to Polli Talu, meals and accommodations, classes, talks, 2 massages, and 1 outing per person (international travel is not included)
Visit our Nordic oasis at: http://www.pollitalu.org/english/schedule/schedule.retreats.html