IRUM NAQVI

Irum is a yoga teacher, registered with Yoga Alliance, and Director of the Center for Natural Living, which certifies an annual teacher training at Rancho Margot. Her philosophy, “the deeper we go, the lighter we become,” enables her to share her “stillness in chaos”. Irum has been practicing yoga for 25 years. Influenced by Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kripalu, Anusara, Sivananda, and all aspects of Hatha yoga, she focuses her practice on meditation and breath awareness, guiding students into their deeper physical and emotional space.

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Irum provides a space that encourages everyone to explore their inner being, discover the true self and unlock layers of conditionings and Samskaras (deep-seated impressions that guide our actions). With more than 4,000 hours of personal practice and close to 1,500 hours of teaching, Irum has organized yoga retreats, compiled a 100- page yoga training manual and trained yoga teachers. She has taught in Canada, Costa Rica, the United States, Austria, Belgium, Israel, Thailand and Egypt. Irum’s information can be found on her webpage: www.irumyoga.com.

JO ANN STAUGAARD-JONES

Jo Ann is a professor of Kinesiology and Dance, and author of anatomy books through Lotus Publishing and North Atlantic Books. Her degrees in Dance (NYU) and Movement Education (Kansas University) and experience as a professional dancer & choreographer led her to authorship of the Anatomy of Exercise & Movement and The Vital Psoas Muscle. Her new book, The Concise Book of Muscles for Yoga, will be out in 2015.

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Jo Ann has taught throughout the country, in the UK, Sweden, the Netherlands, Prague, France, and Costa Rica. Believing that knowledge of the body is a pathway to health and healing is Jo Ann’s main focus in all teachings. She is a member of the International Association of Dance Medicine & Science and PAMA, the Performing Arts Medicine Association. Jo Ann also offers Move Live, an interactive website to inspire people to keep moving!

2017 Rates & Deposit info

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OPTION 1: Full training at the Ranch (21 days)

Single Occupancy ​

Bungalow US $2,250.00 per person

Bunkhouse US $1,950.00 per person

Double Occupancy​

Bungalow US $1,975.00 per person

Bunkhouse US $1,325.00 per person

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OPTION 2: Final classes at the Ranch (10 days)

Single Occupancy ​

Bungalow US $1,125.00 per person

Bunkhouse US $975.00 per person

Double Occupancy​

Bungalow US $1,000.00 per person

Bunkhouse US $675.00 per person

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RANCHO MARGOT RATES INCLUDES:

Accommodation, 3 farm to table meals each day, Rancho Margot Ranch Tour & Amenities. Contact: 

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Training Cost: US $1,200.00

Teachers paid directly for the training cost.

Feel free to contact either:

Irum Naqvi: [email protected] or

Jo Ann Jones:   [email protected]

Sample Schedule

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• 7-8:15a: Asana Practice

• 8:15-8:30a: Pranayama

• 8:30-9a: Meditation

• 9-9:30a: Breakfast

• 10:30-12:30p: YTT class

• 12:30-1:30p: Lunch

• 2-4p: YTT class

• 4-5:30p: Personal Practice

• 6:30-7:30p: Dinner

• 8-9p: Satsang & Discussion

Required Materials​

• ”Concise Book of Yoga Anatomy” – J. Stauggard-Jones

  Published by Lotus Publishing, UK & North Atlantic Books,     and available on www.amazon.com.

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All other training manuals and yoga props included in tuition price and are readily available for use at Rancho Margot.

Suggested Reading

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• “Wheels of Life: A Users Guide to the Chakra System” – Anodea Judith

• “Yoga Anatomy” – Leslie Kaminoff

• “Breath by Breath: The Liberating Practice of Insight Meditation” – Larry Rosenberg

• “Perfect Health–Revised and Updated: The Complete Mind Body Guide” – Deepak Chopra M.D

• “Freedom From the Known” – J.D.Krishnamurti

• ”The Vital Psoas Muscle: Connecting Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Wellness” — J. Staugaard-Jones

Questions?  [email protected]