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2004 courses, workshops & events

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Nov 20

Life in Balance Concert

Life In Balance presents the music of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls and Japanese Shakuhachi flute (electronically enhanced).  Our musicians, Amy and Steve, present a "Sound Healing Meditation." Your energies will be balanced, you may experience deep healing, you will experience savasana like none you have experienced so far!
 
This is a unique musical and healing event. You will feel the difference. Do Come!!!

Saturday, Nov. 20, 8PM

Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information call 305.538.7073. Plenty of free parking available with lots next door to the hotel and another across the street.

$20 in advance. $25 at the door.

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Nov 13

The Yoga of Love and Devotion

Come study the art of chanting with David Newman.

Saturday 1-4 pm at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$45 in advance. $55 at the door.

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Nov 12

David Newman brings his love and talent back. Heart-melting devotional chanting. Come by.

Friday 7:30pm at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$15 in advance. $20 at the door.

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Nov 5

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

If you have not yet experienced Transformational Breathing, do it now! Many people have experienced amazing results. The deep breathing technique you will learn will take over, restricted breathing patterns will be corrected, energy level and sense of well-being will increase, and you may experience deep emotional release of long-held trauma and pain. You are guaranteed to feel better leaving than you felt when you arrived! Feel a greater sense of love and joy as consciousness is raised.

7:30 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

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Oct 10

Transformational Breathing for Women Only with Gaia Buddhai

This is a special workshop for women only. Experience this powerful method for opening and correcting restricted breathing patterns while accessing and releasing repressed trauma. Experience greater energy, feel more love and joy as you achieve higher states of consciousness.

1-4:30 M at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$50

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Oct

Jamaica Retreat

Interested in visiting Jamaica? It is such a beautiful country - mountains and beaches, rivers and waterfalls, incredible greens of many varieties! October Rose is going for the whole month of October to retreat at Wabi Sabi, Gaia's house in the country outside Ocho Rios. You are invited to come for the entire month or any part of it. O.R. will be there to host you.

We'll get up early to meditate and do yoga. Two vegetarian meals will be served daily - brunch and dinner. There will be plenty of time in the middle of the day for sightseeing and exploring - the river is just across the road and down the hill, the beach a 10 minute ride by taxi, "Ochi" is just 25 minutes. Everyone will have the opportunity to experience yoga therapy, as part of the package. An afternoon yoga class is available and the day ends in Satsang - being in the company of Truth.

$75 per day; $450 per week; $1500 all month (includes accommodations, ground transportation from the airport, meals, yoga, meditation, satsang, 1 yoga therapy private session).

Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

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Aug-Sept

Free Kids Yoga Classes at Synergy

Come help our new teachers learn more about kids FROM KIDS!

August 30-September 3 and September 6-10. 3:30-4:30 PM. (Times subject to change.)

435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Suzanne Albertson 305.674.4404 to put your children on the list. For more information call Synergy 305.538.7073.

by donation

 
Aug-ongoing

Vipassana Meditation with Felix

Come and learn Vipassana meditation, which will lead to a deep sense of peace, harmony and inner joy.

Monday through Friday noon. 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

by donation

 
Aug-ongoing

Pranic Healing with Felix

While traveling through India and Thailand, Felix learned meditation and healing techniques, including Vipassana meditation, Twin Hearts meditation, Pranic healing, Pranic psychotherapy, Pranic crystal healing and Mantranubhava.

Pranic healing techniques cure the energy fields surrounding the human body without administering any form of drug therapy or utilizing human contact. They are safe, gentle and effective procedures used to relieve mental, physical and/or emotional pain and suffering. Ailments such as stress, depression, arthritis, aches, pains and migraines, among others, can be treated.

Monday through Friday 1-4 PM, Monday and Wednesday 6- 8 PM. 1-4 PM. 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$35 per 45-minute treatment

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Aug 22

Transformational Breathing for Women Only with Gaia Buddhai

This is a special workshop for women only. Experience this powerful method for opening and correcting restricted breathing patterns while accessing and releasing repressed trauma. Experience greater energy, feel more love and joy as you achieve higher states of consciousness.

1-4 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$50

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Aug 14-Sep 12

Kids Yoga Teacher Training with Suzanne Albertson

This course will cover asana, pranayama, meditation and other aspects of teaching yoga to children. Suzanne has been teaching kids yoga for seven years! Click on the lotus for the flyer or call Synergy for more information.

August 14 - September 12

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$695 for course

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flyer &
link to application

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application

 

Aug 7

Yoga Therapy Workshop with October Rose

For those seeking deep emotional healing. Yoga therapy assumes that all you need for healing is within and helps you access your inner truth. The group provides support. A partner assists. You seek the truth within. Healing occurs. Freedom results. Bliss awaits!

Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information and reservations 305.538.7073.

$45

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Aug 4-9

Yoga Retreat at Wabi Sabi, Jamaica

Spend five days doing yoga, hanging out with the locals, checking out the waterfalls, swimming in the rivers, eating delicious Jamaican food and most importantly -- enjoying the simplicity of nature and connecting with yourself.

Wabi Sabi is a sweet, simple, humble and rustic retreat in the hills of St, Mary where you'll study yoga with dynamic teachers Gaia Buddhai and Stephen Herbst

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August 4-9

Limited to 8 people! Call Synergy for more information and reservations 305.538.7073.

$425

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Jul 31

Donna de Lory Sings at Synergy

Don't miss this special yoga class followed by an extended savasana/meditation lead by Donna, who is best known as one of Madonna's backup singers and dancers. Now she's broken into the spotlight with her beautiful CD's "Bliss" and "The Lover and the Beloved." The power of her vocals are undeniable! The yoga class will be lead by our Natalie Morales. All levels welcome!

class 6:30 PM
meditation/savasana 7:30 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$20 class and meditation
$10 meditation only

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Jun 18

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

If you have not yet experienced Transformational Breathing, do it now! Many people have experienced amazing results. The deep breathing technique you will learn will take over, restricted breathing patterns will be corrected, energy level and sense of well-being will increase, and you may experience deep emotional release of long-held trauma and pain. You are guaranteed to feel better leaving than you felt when you arrived! Feel a greater sense of love and joy as consciousness is raised.

7:30 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

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Jun 13

Open House and Trance Dance at Nirvana Spa

A fabulous day for you and your friends!

We will offer free yoga classes all day long in ashtanga, sivananda, jivamukti, power and yoga therapy styles. (Check flyer for schedule.) On this day only, you can buy discounts on class cards to use for the rest of the year. Use the spa for free and get a henna tatoo!

The day closes with a grande finale event: Trance Dance with Gaia. Don't miss this if you love to move your body and feel spirit move you as you discover your own unique way of dancing. Absolutely no experience necessary. Live drummers will assist us this evening.

Sunday, June 13th, 9:00 AM to 6 PM
Trance Dance 7:30 PM

Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. For more information call 305.538.7073. Plenty of free parking available with lots next door to the hotel and another across the street.

Open House - Free
Trance Dance $20

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open house flyer

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trance dance flyer

May 22,23

Thai Massage

The art of classic AYUERVEDIC THAI-YOGA BODYWORK, presented by the Vedic Conservatory. This workshop is highly recommended for nurses, dancers, martial arts, health enthusiasts, medical professionals, yoga instructors, musicians and all interested in dynamic vitality and loving communications.

Taught by Michael Buck, founder /director of the Vedic Conservatory.

Saturday, 12:00- 8:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00- 8:00 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$250

 
May 11

Emotional Release Bodywork

Don't miss this interesting and dynamic talk on a very fascinating subject. Come and hear about this simple yet powerful technique that integrates several healing ways as an alternative for releasing fears, phobias, guilt, anger, past traumas and negative patterns.

Tuesday, 8:00 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

By donation

 
May 7

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

Back by popular demand, Gaia will present the Transformational Breathing workshop at our Nirvana Spa. This breathwork helps to correct restrictive breathing patterns, fill you with joy and open your heart.

Plenty of free parking available with lots next door to the hotel and another across the street. Bring a pillow and blanket. Wear loose clothing. Breathe your way to health and happiness!

Friday, 7:30 PM

Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

 

May 1,8, 29

Jun 5

Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop

Back by popular demand! Learn the basics of Afro-Brazilian expression with our own Isaura Oliviera who has worked as guest artist and faculty at Smith and Wellesley College, MIT, Brown and Stanford University, and more.

Saturdays, 1:00- 2:00 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$20 per class/$35 75 for all four classes

 
Apr 30

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

Back by popular demand, Gaia will present the Transformational Breathing workshop at our Nirvana Spa. This breathwork helps to correct restrictive breathing patterns, fill you with joy and open your heart.

Plenty of free parking available with lots next door to the hotel and another across the street. Bring a pillow and blanket. Wear loose clothing. Breathe your way to health and happiness!

Friday, 7:30 PM

Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

 
Apr 24, 25

Afro-Brazilian Dance Workshop

Learn the basics of Afro-Brazilian expression with our own Isaura Oliviera who has worked as guest artist and faculty at Smith and Wellesley College, MIT, Brown and Stanford University, and more.

Saturday, 1:00- 2:30 PM
Sunday, 1:00-2:30 PM

435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$20 per class/$35 for weekend

 
Apr 23

 The Ancient Science of Breath and Meditation

Kriya Yoga! What a blessing to have a direct Kriya master from the lineage of Parahamhansa Yoganada, Yogacharya Suresh Kodolikar, here at Synergy.

Friday, 7 PM
435 Espanola Way. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

By donation

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Apr 17

An Evening of Rhythm, Chanting and Celebration

Come join Synergy, Angela, friends and musical guests for meditation and chanting.

7:30-8:00 PM Meditation/8:00-9:00 PM Chanting

435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

By donation

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Apr 16, 17, 18

Workshop with Bobbi Goldin

"Keeping Joy in Your Practice: Exploring Iyengar Yoga"

Fri 16 6:30 - 8:30pm $45
Sat 17 12:30pm - 4:30pm $55
Sun 18 12:30pm - 4:30pm $55

Synergy at Nirvana Spa 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach Call 305.866.1650 for more information.

All three sessions $135

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Apr 16

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

If you have not yet experienced Transformational Breathing, do it now! Many people have experienced amazing results. The deep breathing technique you will learn will take over, restricted breathing patterns will be corrected, energy level and sense of well-being will increase, and you may experience deep emotional release of long-held trauma and pain. You are guaranteed to feel better leaving than you felt when you arrived! Feel a greater sense of love and joy as consciousness is raised.

7:30 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

 

Apr 5-Jun 4

Free Yoga (Intership Classes)

Our FREE internship classes start this coming week, Monday thru Fridays until June 4. Classes are at 1PM at Espanola Way and at 4PM at Nirvana. Come and experience our newest crop of teachers!

1:00 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach.

4:00 PM Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach

Free of charge

 
Apr 3

Yoga as Art, Art as Yoga

Saturday, April 3, we're having a showing of our yogi's art. All are invited to display. Call for more info. At the opening, which starts at 7, some of our Teacher Trainees will be featured in a performance of Afro-Brazilian dance. Isaura was living in Boston and teaching and performing at several colleges, before moving to Miami to study at Synergy. Don't miss her Miami debut! Keisha Abraham will read poetry, and J.C. Ramirez will serenade us on the guitar. Refreshments will be served.

The art exhibit will continue through April 30th.

7:00 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

Free of charge.

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Mar 26

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

Good News! If you missed the Transformational Breathing on Espanola Way last Friday, you have another chance! Back by popular demand, Gaia will present the Transformational Breathing workshop at our Nirvana Spa. Plenty of free parking available with lots next door to the hotel and another across the street. Bring a pillow and blanket. Wear loose clothing. Breathe your way to health and happiness!

7:30 PM Synergy at Nirvana Spa, 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

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Mar 19

Transformational Breathing Workshop with Gaia Buddhai

If you have not yet experienced Transformational Breathing, do it now! Many people have experienced amazing results. The deep breathing technique you will learn will take over, restricted breathing patterns will be corrected, energy level and sense of well-being will increase, and you may experience deep emotional release of long-held trauma and pain. You are guaranteed to feel better leaving than you felt when you arrived! Feel a greater sense of love and joy as consciousness is raised.

7:30 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Limited to 18 people. Call Synergy to reserve a space 305.538.7073. Credit card payments accepted by phone.

$30

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Mar 5

Bhagavan Das

Accompanied by Richard Brookens on Tablas and Michael Moses, percussion.

7:30 PM at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$25

 
Feb 21

Ravi Singh and Devi 2000

Come join us for a special Kirtan with Ravi Singh and the group Devi 2000, who will bring instruments to accompany our voices.

435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

By donation.

 

Feb 20, 21,
22

Ravi Singh and Ana Brett: Teachings on Kundalini Yoga

Fri 20 "The Art and Science of Spirit Rising"7- 9pm $45
Sat 21 "The Diamond Body" 12:30pm - 4:30pm $55
Sun 22 "Stairway to Heaven" 12:30pm - 4:30pm $55

435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

All three sessions $135

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Jan 30

David Newman brings his love and talent back. Heart-melting devotional chanting. Come by. Friday 7:30pm at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073.

$15.00 in advance. $18.00 at the door.

 
starting
Jan 11
Synergy Teacher's Training Program. This four month, 250 hour course, meets all Yoga Alliance requirements to teach yoga any place.  It will introduce you to a variety of Yoga styles. It will deepen your practice and transform your life. Only 18 students will be admitted. Call Synergy for more information 305.538.7073. click on lotus for more information
Jan 11 Ram Krishna Das, a 79 year old mystic from the Himalayas. He received the nickname "Milk Baba" due to his lifetime of practicing austerities, including living on an all-milk diet for many years. "Milk Baba" will be talking with us and leading us in chanting and meditation.  This is such a special opportunity. Don't miss it!

435 Española Way, Miami Beach. 3:00pm. Call 305-538-7073 for more information.

 
Jan 20-
Feb 5
Three-week QiGong Intensive with Dashi Chu Kocica at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. Call 305-538-7073 for more information. click on lotus for more information
Jan 9 Free Intro to QiGong with Dashi Chu Kocika at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach. 8:00pm. Call 305-538-7073 for more information. click on lotus for more information
Jan

Nim and Nury

Healers-In-Residence for the month of January. Nim became a Buddhist monk in his native Thailand at age 13. He was a monk for over 20 years. His wife, Nury, studied in India for more than 5 years learning a variety of healing techniques, including Mantranubhava and Kadhaniyairat, Pranic Healing.

Every afternoon at 3:30, during their residence at Synergy, they will instruct and lead a Vipassana Meditation.  Stop by to meet them and talk at 435 Española Way, Miami Beach or call for an appointment 305-538-7073.

All instruction and healing sessions are by donation.

 

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