• Dana Economy
• Spring Is Just Around The Corner
• Work Periods 2010
• Working Retreat Autumn 2010
• Thai Yoga Massage Training

Dana (Dharma) Economy

Dharma - Dana or: "give what you can, take what you need."

"The perfection of generosity is said to be the thought to give all beings everything." SHANTIDEVA

Ahimsa-Portugal has no central funding. We operate a radical economy on, what is called, a Dana Economy. The Sanskrit word 'Dana' means generosity, which is a fundamental Buddhist principle. Ahimsa-Portugal offers something that is priceless - Peace, Harmony and Wellbeing. Rather than charge for workshops, live-in expenses, we give them freely, asking only for donations.

Our aim is to inspire a culture of generosity that will pervade the community. Through giving, we learn to transcend ourselves and respond to the needs of others. If you value what we offer, you will hopefully be inspired to help us to offer this gift to others. The suggested donations in our programme reflect the very basic income required to make the events viable. We do not have any independent means of financing the events and we do need those attending to offer financial support to make the events financially viable. If you can offer more, please consider doing so. If the incoming donations for an event are insufficient we will try to still run it, but we may have to ask for more from those attending. So, please look at the suggested contributions and enter into the spirit of this approach by giving what you can.

We are also willing to discuss donations in the form of skill sharing and offers of work to support our project.

Spring Is Just Around The Corner

The perfect time of year to give yourself or someone you love the gift of a richer and deeper life.

Dates: May 16th - 21st, 2010
Location: Fonte de Baixo, Casal dos Bufos, Pedrogao Pequeno

Join us for our first meditation and yoga retreat of 2010 in Portugal. More Info contact: garriwiest@aol.com

Work Periods 2010

Join us for Summer Work Practice
April 26th - September 25 2010
Applications are accepted after January 1, 2010

The summer work programme is a wonderful opportunity for living and working in a community where Zen meditation, yoga and Ayurveda are practiced on a daily basis and where sustainability is central to everything we do. The daily schedule includes meditation and yoga in the morning and evening. There are lectures and workshops on a wide variety of subjects. Our work focuses on taking care of our summer guests as well as general upkeep and maintenance of the centre. Work areas include the kitchen and garden, dining area, house keeping, grounds and general maintenance.

Typical Schedule

5.30 am Wake-up bell
5.50 am Meditation and Yoga
7.15 am Morning circle
7.30 am Breakfast
8.30 am Work meeting
9.00 am Work period
12.00 noon Lunch
1.00 pm Work meeting
1.30 pm Work period
4.30 pm End work
Silent time/free time
5.50 pm Evening Blessing
6.00 pm Dinner
8.00 pm Meditation and Sharing

Thai Yoga Massage Training

12 day Residential Practitioners Course

September 2010 At Fonte de Baixo, Pedrogao Pequeno, Portugal

meditation and yoga every morning

Tutor: Bruni Maslen

This course will teach you all the basic aspects of Thai Massage and will enable you to practice in the UK. It is suitable for

• complete beginners thinking of starting a career in bodywork.
• people who simply wish to learn an effective massage to practice on friends and family.
• people already working with alternative therapies who wish to further their studies.
• yoga and pilates teachers, osteopaths, physiotherapists, dancers and sports people, who will find Thai Yoga Massage invaluable for increasing their hands-on skills.

Syllabus
The course consists of 12 lessons (72 hours). Each lesson begins with a lecture and demonstration, followed by supervised practice. An optional morning meditation and yoga session is offered. There will be a final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.

Accreditation
If you decide to practice Thai Yoga Massage professionally, you will have to complete 30 full body massages and write an essay of your choice related to Thai Yoga Massage. You will have to take a theoretical and practical exam on your return in the UK with the School of Thai Yoga Massage in London and provide a certificate of a 55 hours Anatomy and Physiology training, which can be done at a local college or through the school. If you already a practitioner this will not be necessary.

I will be available for any questions or practice days during your accreditation.

After qualifying, you will be accepted onto the Traditional Thai Yoga Massage Practitioners Register and by the CThA.

Some comments of previous participants:
"Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for an amazing experience! The course has really has changed my view on a lot of things!" "Thank you so much for sharing such great knowledge and skill." "It could not have been better!"

For more information please phone Bruni on 07989 674144
or email: info@ahimsa-portugal.com