Herbal Bath Products (Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $20 supplies
January 19th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Herbal bath products are just what you need to relax after the holidays. Go home with fizzing bath bombs, salt body scrubs, botanical bath salts and the recipes to make more natural products for yourself and friends. Leave with 6 + items and recipes.

Herbal Facial Products (Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $20 supplies
January 20th, 2008  Sun: 9am-noon
Herbal beauty products are wonderful for the face, and making them yourself is much more fun!  Treasure your skin and make products that you know are truly natural. During class you will make facial scrub, facial mask and lip balm. We will have the time to try them in class too!

Living Sustainably Registration Form  $65 
January 26th, 2008       Sat: 1-5pm
A workshop on sustainable living and energy conservation in the home. Learn how to live with less impact on the earth's resources. 

Breathing Basics Yoga Workshop Registration Form  $35          
January 27th, 2008 Sun: 9-12am             
Learn the basics of prananyama which helps release tension and promote the free flow of subtle energies (prana). You will be introduced to several new breathing techniques and patterns for better health, sleeping issues, and stress relief. Learn the art of breath control along with meditation and yoga poses.

Alignment in Yoga Poses Workshop Registration Form  $35          
January 27th, 2008 Sun: 1-4pm             
This workshop focuses on the best alignment for each of the yoga poses. Learn techniques that can be used to bring each pose into alignment for each individual student. Finding union and awareness in the body is the key to finding proper alignment in the yoga poses.  When practicing with awareness we begin to know where and how our body is placed on the earth. This allows us to begin to fine tune our yoga postures, increase strength flexibility and move with grace.  Awareness helps to reduce wear on the joints, muscle strain and tightness. Beginners to advanced students will benefit from this workshop.

Meditation and Yoga Retreat  Registration Form $280 see registration form for more pricing options.
Febuary 8 - 10th, 2008 - Friday arrival 6:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am to 4pm 
Sessions of guided meditation will be interspersed with nature walks, workshops on living in harmony, breathing techniques and restorative and vinyasa flow yoga. You will receive handouts on meditation techniques, yogic breathing techniques and yoga posture flows.  Stay on site and experience the full inner centering of this renewable energy oasis.   We are located in the beautiful country of central Wisconsin. Two night’s stay is included in the fee as well as breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings a catered lunch both days and a catered dinner on Saturday.  Participants will enjoy free time to explore trails in the wooded hills and open fields. Bring cross country skis and/or snow shoes.

Costa Rica Yoga Retreat Cancelled

Intro to Herbal Medicine & Teas(Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $10 supplies
Febuary 16th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Make your own teas and tinctures for stress relief and for every day use as tonics.  Learn the basics of herbal preparations and find out which herbs are available right outside your door. Go home with recipes and samples of your own.

Restorative Yoga Workshop Registration Form    $35
March 1st, 2008   Sat: 9-12am
Relax and renew in a meditative supported practice designed to reduce your stress and improve your health.  Postures will be supported by blankets, blocks or other props and are held for several minutes at a time. Linger quietly in these soothing and well-supported poses putting your mind and body at ease.

Partner Yoga Registration Form    $35
March 1st, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Giving two people a chance to benefit from the support and energy of each other.  Partners rely on each other to keep correct body alignment, balance and concentration fostering a deeper sense well-being.

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab April 4 - 6th , 2008  Fri - Sun: 9am - 5pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost.  http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Planning Your Garden Workshop Registration Form $35
April 6th , 2008  Sun: 1-4pm
Do hands on work and planning in a large garden and greenhouse to learn the basics of growing your own food organically. Attendees will experience:
-How to plan and prepare the garden space.
-How to order seeds for the garden.
-Hands on planting of seeds in garden flats. Each attendee will go home with a tray of planted seeds.
-Preparing a garden bed and planting seedlings in the garden.

Herbal Beauty Products (Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $20 supplies
April 12th, 2008  Sat: 9am-noon
Herbal beauty products are wonderful for the face, and making them yourself is much more fun than buying them off the shelf!  Treasure your skin and make products that you know are truly natural. During class you will make facial scrub, facial mask and lip balm. We will have the time to try them in class too! Leave with your own products and recipes.

Herbal Bath Products (Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $20 supplies
April 12th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Herbal bath products are so soothing. Go home with fizzing bath bombs, salt body scrubs, botanical bath salts and the recipes to make more natural products for yourself and friends. Leave with 6 + items and recipes.

Spring Tonics Workshop (Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $10 supplies
April 13th, 2008  Sun: 9am-noon
Herbs are bursting forth in the spring. Spend time in the field and woods gathering and preparing the herbal tonics mother nature intended for us to use after the long winter.

Planning and Planting Your Vegetable Garden Workshop Registration Form $65
May 10th, 2008  Sat: 9am-4pm
Do hands on work planning and planting in a large garden and greenhouse. Learn the basics of growing your own food organically. Attendees will experience:
-How to plan and prepare the garden space.
-How to order seeds for the garden.
-Hands on planting of seeds in garden flats and transplanting seedlings to larger pots into the garden.
-Preparing a garden bed and planting seeds and seedlings in the garden.

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab May 12 - 14th , 2008 Mon - Wed : 8am - 4pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost.  http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Door County Yoga Retreat Registration Form
May 16th to the 18th, 2008,  during the Festival of Blossoms!

Cost: $355 Down payment of $150 to hold spot, and remainder 1 month before.

Includes: Lodging, Yoga, Breakfasts & Dinners.

http://www.doorcounty.com/deals/seasonal-promotions/festival-blossoms/ 

Itinerary

Friday

Yoga class at Junction Center Yoga Studio: 1-2:30pm http://www.junctioncenteryoga.com/

Check into rooms at Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort: 3pm

http://www.bhycr.com/

Light House Boat Tour (cost is $22 if you want to attend): 5-6:30pm

http://www.dcmm.org/lhwtemp.html

Dinner and welcome celebration at the Yacht Club, free time.

Saturday

Meditation: 7am

Breakfast: 8am

Arts and Crafts Fair: 9-10am

Stone’s Throw Winery: 10:30-11:30am http://www.stonesthrowwinery.com/index.html

Lunch at Village Café in Egg Harbor: noon to 1pm (cost not covered) http://www.villagecafe-doorcounty.com/

Yoga class and workshop: 1:30-4:30

3 Course Dinner at the Harbor Fish Market: 6:30pm http://www.harborfishmarket-grille.com/

Sunday

Meditation: 7am

Breakfast: 8am

Garden Tour: 10 to 11am http://www.doorcounty.com/deals/seasonal-promotions/festival-blossoms/self-guided.aspx

Map: http://www.doorcounty.com/deals/seasonal-promotions/festival-blossoms/FOB-Tour-Map.pdf

Shepherd's Market (Fiber Event): 11:30

http://www.whitefishbayfarm.com/market.htm

Lunch in Jacksonport: noon-12:45   (cost not covered)

Yoga class and workshop: 1-4pm

Head for home

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab for Professionals
Course Cost: $420.00, Checks or CC accepted. Contact Artha Sustainable Living Center for registration at info@arthaonline.com or call 715-824-3463.
Workshop Dates: Wednesday May 21st, 2008 to Friday May 23rd, 2008 9 am to 5 pm
Solar Water Heating Installation Lab for Professionals: This course is open to Plumbing and HVAC professionals only.
This class will provide plumbing and HVAC professionals with the educational and hands-on experience to familiarize them with the components and techniques needed to install a solar water heating system.
The class will be half lecture and half hands-on format. During the course, students will build a functioning drain-back water heating system that will incorporate a plate type heat exchanger and differential controller. The class will also build a functioning pressurized hot water system that will incorporate a PV powered pump and a storage tank with integral heat exchanger.
Successful completion of this course will satisfy the educational component required to get on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List.

Business Skills Scholarships: These scholarships will pay 50% of the up to $300. To be eligible you must be either a renewable energy professional (owner or employee of a business that offers renewable energy equipment or sales) or the owner or employee of a business that is considering the incorporation of renewable energy technologies into its operation. The business you own or represent must be located in the service territory of a utility participating in the Focus on Energy program. Business Skills Scholarships are limited, and available on a first come, first served basis.

Course Instructor: Bob Ramlow, Artha Sustainable Living Center, LLC
Course Location: Hot Water Products: 7254 N. Teutonia Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209

Course Materials/Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: Plumbing or HVAC professional.
Materials Required: Purchase course manual, notepad, pen or pencil, calculator , work clothes, work boots, safety glasses, hearing protection. Lunch is provided at the workshop.
Required Manual: Solar Water Heating by Bob Ramlow and Ben Nusz, Available through Artha Sustainable Living Center llc, call or email: www.arthaonline.com or 715-824-3463. Please read prior to the course.

Standing Poses and Backbends Workshop Registration Form $35          
May 31st 2008 Sat: 1-4pm             
Would you like a greater understanding of Standing poses and Backbends? In this workshop we will fine tune the specific details of each pose. Allowing for time to find a greater understanding of each pose. Learn how to find the strength and proper alignment to gracefully hold the poses. Do this while honoring your individual abilities, learning to work within your own unique framework.

Simple Inversions & Upper Body Strengthening Yoga Workshop Registration Form$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day          
June 1st, 2008 Sun: 9am-noon             
In this world of sitting at a desk and driving to work our upper bodies have become weak. Establish a yoga practice to gain strength in your arms, back and chest. Open these areas and have a greater range of motion, setting up a heathly pattern in the body that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Poses will be catered to individuals ability, become empowered with new found strength.

Hip Openers & Balancing Poses Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day          
June 1st, 2008 Sun: 1-4pm             
Exercises like weight lifting and running tend to shorten our leg and hip muscles. Learn movements designed to open and free the hips, release and lenghten the leg muscles. This will allow for a greater range of motion in twists, forward bends and balancing poses. As we move through our lives, the more we cultivate spatial awareness of just where our body is on this earth, the better our balance will be. Balance takes practice, learn techniques to find physical and mental centering and alignment through the balancing poses.

Living Sustainably Registration Form  $65 
June 14th, 2008     Sat. 1-5pm
A workshop on sustainable living and energy conservation in the home. Learn how to live with less impact on the earth's resources. 

Midwest Renwable Energy Fair Mrea Site and workshop schedule   
June 20th-22ndth, 2008     Sat. 1-5pm
The Fair features hundreds of workshops and exhibits all emphasizing clean energy & sustainable living and is fun for the whole family. Held just 20 minutes from Artha. Stay at Artha B&B while you attend. See us at our Booth at the fair. See the schedule by clicking above.

Breathing Basics Yoga Workshop Registration Form  $35          
June 28th, 2008 Sat: 1-4pm             
Learn the basics of prananyama which helps release tension and promote the free flow of subtle energies (prana). You will be introduced to several new breathing techniques and patterns for better health, sleeping issues, and stress relief. Learn the art of breath control along with meditation and yoga poses.

Growing, Gathering and Using Herbs Workshop Registration Form $75
July 19th, 2008  Sat: 8am-4pm
Have fun and learn about herbs, with hands on experience in an organic garden, greenhouse, and kitchen. Topics covered will be growing and harvesting techniques, drying and storing herbs, making tinctures, infusions, teas, oils and herbal body products.

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab July23,24, & 25th , 2008 Wed - Fri : 9am-5pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost.  http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Restorative Yoga Workshop Registration Form  
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day
July 26th, 2008 Sat: 9am-noon
Relax and renew in a meditative supported practice designed to reduce your stress and improve your health.  Postures will be supported by blankets, blocks or other props and are held for several minutes at a time. Linger quietly in these soothing and well-supported poses putting your mind and body at ease.

Meditation Basics Yoga Workshop Registration Form  
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day
July 26th, 2008 Sat: 1-4pm
Meditation Basics: Still your mind and find inner peace.  Learn the basics of meditation traditions, philosophies and techniques to help you center and align your busy mind.

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab August 6 - 8th , 2008  Wed - Fri : 8am - 4pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost. http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Understanding Your Energy Body Through Yoga Registration Form $75
August 9th,2008 Sat: 8am-4pm
Develop an understanding of your energy body through the practice and study of pranayama - yogi breathing techniques, Vasti Prana - the movements of breath within, mudra - energy seals, chakras -the energy within, Maya Koshas - the five sheaths of the body.

Harvesting and Storing Food from the Garden Registration Form  $75   
August 16th, 2008  Sat: 8am-4pm
Learn various techniques used to bring in the gardens bounty. Information on hot water bath canning, pressure canning, freezing, root cellaring and drying will be presented. Work in large organic garden and get great hands-on experience!

Harvesting and Storing Food from the Garden Registration Form  $75   
September 7th, 2008  Sat: 8am-4pm
Learn various techniques used to bring in the gardens bounty. Information on hot water bath canning, pressure canning, freezing, root cellaring and drying will be presented. Work in large organic garden and get great hands-on experience! 

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab Sept. 12-14th, 2008 Fri - Sun: 9am - 5pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost.  http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Living Sustainably Registration Form  $65 
September 20th, 2008          1-5pm
A workshop on sustainable living and energy conservation in the home. Learn how to live with less impact on the earth's resources. 

Standing Poses and Backbends Workshop Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day        
September 21st, 2008 Sun: 9am-noon            
Would you like a greater understanding of Standing poses and Backbends? In this workshop we will fine tune the specific details of each pose. Allowing for time to find a greater understanding of each pose. Learn how to find the strength and proper alignment to gracefully hold the poses. Do this while honoring your individual abilities, learning to work within your own unique framework..

Simple Inversions & Upper Body Strengthening Yoga Workshop Registration Form
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day          
September 21st, 2008 Sun: 1-4pm             
In this world of sitting at a desk and driving to work our upper bodies have become weak. Establish a yoga practice to gain strength in your arms, back and chest. Open these areas and have a greater range of motion, setting up a heathly pattern in the body that will stay with you for the rest of your life. Poses will be catered to individuals ability, become empowered with new found strength.

Solar Water Heating Installation Lab Oct. 9 - 11th , 2008  Thur - Sat : 8am - 4pm
A hands-on workshop that includes both theory and installation practice. Two systems will be installed on a training roof, drainback and pressurized closed-loop systems. This class will qualify you to be on the Focus on Energy Full Service Installer List. Contact Midwest Renewable Energy Center for registration information and cost.  http://www.the-mrea.org/course_workshops.php

Intro to Herbal Medicine & Teas(Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $10 supplies
October 18th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Make your own teas and tinctures for stress relief and for every day use as tonics.  Learn the basics of herbal preparations and find out which herbs are available right outside your door. Go home with recipes and samples of your own.

Herbal Tinctures Workshop(Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + 10 supplies
October 19th, 2008   Sun: 9am-noon
Learn the different techniques in making tinctures for every day use, and for specific ailments.  Healing remedies for yourself and your family with herbs.

Yoga for Healthy Bones Workshop Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day        
October 25th, 2008 Sat: 9am-noon            
Explore the bone strengthening possibilities of the yoga poses. Learn about the structure of your bones and how yoga can help to increase bone density. Leave with a set of poses to help keep your bones healthy.

Breathing Basics Yoga Workshop Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day         
October 25th, 2008 Sat: 1-4pm             
Learn the basics of prananyama which helps release tension and promote the free flow of subtle energies (prana). You will be introduced to several new breathing techniques and patterns for better health, sleeping issues, and stress relief. Learn the art of breath control along with meditation and yoga poses.

Forward Bends and Twists Yoga Workshop Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day          
October 26th, 2008 Sun: 9am-noon             
Experience the extension and release of twists and forward bends. Open your body to greater freedom as you move into new poses. Find your spinal range of motion and give some time and attention to your back!

Hip Openers & Balancing Poses Registration Form 
$35 single workshop, $30 if taking another workshop the same day          
October 26th, 2008 Sun: 1-4pm             
Exercises like weight lifting and running tend to shorten our leg and hip muscles. Learn movements designed to open and free the hips, release and lenghten the leg muscles. This will allow for a greater range of motion in twists, forward bends and balancing poses. As we move through our lives, the more we cultivate spatial awareness of just where our body is on this earth, the better our balance will be. Balance takes practice, learn techniques to find physical and mental centering and alignment through the balancing poses.

Yoga for Upper Body Strength Registration Form  $35         
November 8th, 2008 Sat: 8-11am             
In this world of sitting at a desk and driving to work our upper bodies have become weak. Establish a yoga practice to gain strength in your arms, back and chest. Open these areas and have a greater range of motion, setting up a heathly pattern in the body that will stay with you for the rest of your life.

Intro to Herbal Medicine & Teas(Hands-On) Registration Form $35 + $10 supplies
November 15th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Make your own teas and tinctures for stress relief and for every day use as tonics.  Learn the basics of herbal preparations and find out which herbs are available right outside your door. Go home with recipes and samples of your own.

Natural Beauty Products as Gifts (Hands-On) Registration Form$35 + $20supplies
December 6th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Herbal beauty products make wonderful gifts, and making them youself is much more meaningful! Treasure your skin and make products that you know are truly natural. You will make facial scrubs, masks and lip balm for 6 + gifts.

Natural Bath Products as Gifts (Hands-On) Registration Form$35 + $20 supplies
December 13th, 2008  Sat: 1-4pm
Herbal bath products are very popular, make a Christmas gift everyone will want. Go home with fizzing bath bombs, salt body scrubs, botanical bath salts and the recipes to make more natural products for yourself and friends. Leave with 6 + gifts.

Workshop Policies

Registration and Cancellation Policies for Artha Workshops and Retreats

Registration:
Workshops and Retreats are open to all individuals on a first come first serve basis.  Class size is limited and individuals can register for workshops and retreats by filling out an online or printed registration form or calling 715-824-3463. 

Payment:
A non-refundable $65 deposit is due at the time of registration.  One month prior to the workshop/retreat the remainder of the fees are due.  We take Credit Cards or Checks, please make checks payable to Artha Sustainable Living Center LLC and send to 9784 County Road K, Amherst, WI 54406.

Cancellation:
If cancellation is made prior to one month before the workshop/retreat attendee will forfeit the $65 deposit and any additional fees paid will be reimbursed.  If cancellation is less then one month prior to the workshop/retreat date 50% of the workshop/retreat fee will be reimbursed (unless that amount is less then $65).  If cancellation is less then two weeks prior to the workshop/retreat date there will be no reimbursement.