July 10 - 12, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Carmichael, CA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 9pm

Saturday July 11: 10am-6pm

Sunday July 12: 10am-2pm

Bring your own lunch or venture out to Sunflower (natural foods) and other venues near by. Bring your own meditation pillow or floor seating chair.


Location:
Burning Lotus Yoga, 9045 Fair Oaks Blvd, Suite E, Carmichael, CA, 95608.

Cost: Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Trudy Robles
916-904-2789
Trobles55@gmail.com
August 14 - 16, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Anchorage, AK

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
Anam Cara Program; 18221 Spain Dr.; Anchorage, AK

Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Kathryn Bolak
(907)688-7711; (907)345-6760
kathrynbolak@earthlink.net
August 20 - 21, 2009        1:00 am until 1:00 am

David Crow at Golden Bridge

Live Filming of "Eco-spirituality"


Cost: Free
Contact Information:
Jai Dev Singh
530-470-9269
September 17 - 20, 2009       

In the Garden of the Medicine Buddha

Nevada City, CA

A four day aromatic immersion based on the teachings of the Medicine Buddha's mandalic garden of healing medicines.

Events include:
Distillation of aromatic herbs
Photo and film presentations of Floracopeia's global garden eco-projects
Contemplative aromatherapy, yoga and kirtan
Sacred scents for ceremony and purification


Location:
TBA

Cost: TBA
Contact Information:
Jai Dev Singh
530-470-9269
jaidev@floracopeia.com
September 25 - 27, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Silver City, NM

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302


Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Jane Dunne-Brady
imzaidisilver@hotmail.com
October 2 - 4, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Orlando, FL

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
TBA

Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Katie Haley
407-760-8214
katie@cosmicflower.com
October 9 - 11, 2009        1:00 am until 1:00 am

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Asheville, NC

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism

Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Ceara Foley
(828) 350-1221
October 12 - 14, 2009       

David Crow in Greenville, SC

TBA


Location:
TBA

Cost: TBA
October 16 - 19, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Florence, MA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
Goldthread Apothecary

Cost: Donation
October 23 - 25, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

New Canaan, CT

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
The Ananda Center; 16 Forest Street; New Canaan, CT 06840

Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Anne Finan
203-273-8364
ananda@sportsgig.com
October 28 - 29, 2009       

David Crow and Floracopeia in Cherry Hill, NJ


Location:
Sivam Yoga

Contact Information:
Lilavati
856-482-5183
lilavati@sivamyoga.com
October 30 - November 1, 2009       

Contemplative Aromatherapy

Ardmore, PA

For details about the retreat: http://www.floracopeia.com/blog/?p=302

Friday evening intro from 7 - 10pm


Location:
Main Line Yoga; 66 Rittenhouse Place, Ardmore, PA 19003

Cost: Cost: This special retreat is offered on a donation basis in accordance with Buddhist tradition. A wide variety of Floracopeia essential oils and products will be available for sale.
Contact Information:
Daniel
610-645-7900
yoga@mainlineyoga.com
November 7 - 21, 2009       

Floracopeia Aromatic Adventures

Join David Crow in Rajasthan, India, for

Aromatic Plants for Health, Ecology and Economy: A Cultural Immersion Into the Herbal Traditions of Rajasthan

A two week course led by David Crow featuring aromatherapy classes, studies of grassroots healthcare, meditation, and interactive studies with local medicinal plant experts, Ayurvedic physicians, and traditional village healers.

Events include:

) Visits to local forests and farms with village healers and botanical experts
) Tours to Ayurvedic colleges and hospitals
) Cultural programs exploring the use of herbs and aromatic plants in Mewari society
) Ceremonial and ritual use of aromatic plants in traditional culture

Classes will be offered to both international students and local residents as a cultural exchange of ideas to develop and enrich the field of medicinal plants in general and the aromatic products specifically. David Crow will teach half the curriculum, and local teachers will teach the other half.

Special Guest: Ramakant Harlalka, chemist and expert in cultivation and distillation of aromatic species of India.


Cost: TBA
Contact Information:
David Crow
530-470-9269
office@floracopeia.com
November 23 - December 8, 2009       

Ayuveda and Aromatherapy in Kerala, India

With Niika Quistgard at Rasa Ayurveda Center

Join David Crow and Niika Quistgard for a sixteen day immersion in classical Ayurvedic aromatherapy in beautiful Kerala, India.

Topics include:

In-depth studies of the major essential oils produced in India, and their uses according to Ayurvedic traditions.

Tours of jasmine, cardamom, vetiver and vanilla farms, sandalwood and eucalyptus forests, and distilleries.

Hands-on distillation of important Ayurvedic aromatic herbs.

Making and using "arkas," Ayurvedic hydrosols.

Preparing and using classical Ayurvedic aromatic medicines.

Making traditional Ayurvedic incense.

Using aromatic herbs and spices in Ayurvedic cooking.

Using modern aromatherapy and essential oils from around the world according to Ayurvedic principles.

For a detailed itinerary of the trip, visit www.ayurvedatrip.com/aroma.html

For more information and photos about Niika Quistgard and Rasa Ayurveda, visit www.rasaayurveda.com.

For FAQ's visit http://www.ayurvedatrip.com/faqs.html


Cost: Cost: Includes all classes, class materials, meals, local ground transportation, laundry, and Ayurvedic therapies.

$3450: single occupancy room
$3150: double occupancy room
Does not include airfare, phone, visas, shopping. Tipping of Rasa staff is expected. A deposit of 50% preregistration is required, with balanced due at arrival.
Contact Information:
Niika Quistgard
niika@mayashakti-ayurveda.com