INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK YOGA TEACHERS

10th ANNIVERSARY
1998 - 2008

Yoga Summit & Retreat“Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great.”
(Nelson Mandela)

WE ARE THAT GENERATION!

Temescal Canyon Conference and Retreat Center
Los Angeles, California
FULL SUMMIT
July 30th – August 3rd
July 30th – August 3rd

WEEKEND RETREAT
August 1st – 3rd

This year’s event will focus on investing in the spirit of our youth. We will have the Annual Summit and Retreat during July 30 - August 3, 2008 for Yoga and Wellness Practitioners, Children, Teachers, Students, Seniors, Families, and Anyone with a Spirit of Love and Empowerment!
Come Join Us!

The Saturday Night Soiree and Fundraiser (August 2, 2008) will be held at the California African American Museum, in Los Angeles, CA

Join us for a celebratory evening.
Live music, a silent auction, dancing, fun, food for the mind body and spirit!

Yoga Summit and Retreat 2008 - LA

MAJOR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS

DR. MUATA ASHBY The father of Egyptian Yoga, historian on yoga and religion, and hatha yoga teacher. Has written many books on the subject of Egyptian Yoga and ties the history of yoga indisputably to Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa.  A very visual and informative presentation

DR. BRUCE BYNUM Practitioner and teacher of Kundalini Yoga and Yoga Nidra, Dr. Bynum is a professor and a psychologist at the University of Boston who has completed cutting edge research regarding the relationship between the Kundalini and melanin.  He will be on a panel and conduct a workshop titled:  “The Scientific and Clinical Perspective on Yoga and Movement through the Shushmana.”  (practice)

DR. RICHARD KING Psychiatrist who has researched the progression and spiritual development of Black people through several ice ages as relates to the development of the 3rd Eye and how that looks going forward in these changing times.  His presentation, workshop is specifically geared to the practice of yoga and meditation as well as metaphysics.  He will be on a panel and conduct a workshop titled:  “How climate changes affect the 3rd Eye”

NICHELLE HOSKINS Fitness Editor for Heart and Soul Magazine, yoga practitioner, conducts workshops in effective ways to get healthy and stay healthy, focusing on obesity and other chronic challenges facing our community.

DENISE DAVIDSON, SANKOFA, KAHLLIL, NADIRA AND NAWILI are creating our “YOGA for Youth Day” on Friday August 1st.  Teens and pre-teens will be given an opportunity to learn about the personal growth, focus and self development afforded our youth by a dedicated yoga practice.  They will be using the beautiful outdoor hiking and mountain terrain in their “Spiritual Warrior Quest”.

ANGEL KYODO WILLIAMS Buddhist priest and community activist will lead spiritual discussions and meditations.

GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT Saturday evening at the California African American Museum, will feature live music, line dancing, gourmet vegetarian cuisine, silent auction and more.  Some of the founding members of IABYT will be recognized and a good time will be had by all.

VANESSA A. WILLIAMS Actress and yoga practitioner, and spokesperson for IABYT will co-host our Gala Fundraising event on Saturday the 2nd of August, which will be our Saturday Night Soiree.

JUDGE MABLEAN of Divorce Court  The Honorable Judge Mablean Ephriam will co-host our Gala Fundraising event, and bring her personal transformation and story about yoga, which inspires and uplifts everyone.

OTHER PRESENTERS We will be updating our website weekly with a more detailed list of presenters.  Technical difficulties have delayed us getting this information to you.  Thank you for your patience, and start making your plans now.  You won’t want to miss this event.

Sat Nam