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Thailand Retreat
2007 Ashiyana Yoga Retreat
with Scarlett Week 1 .................. Sept 15th - 22nd
Week 2 .................. Sept 22nd - 29th
Come for 1 or 2 weeks! I would love you to join me on the tropical island of koh phagnan for this forthcoming 2007 yoga retreat in Thailand. Koh Phangan is an incredible island with very special energy, the natural beauty of its lush jungle vegetation and the crystal clear waters of the sea create a stunning location to relax and unwind on a holiday of yoga, swimming, delicious food, nature treks and boat trips.
Koh Phagnan is also the home of the famous full moon parties so bring your party clothes and be ready to shake it all out on the dance floor. The retreat schedule has been carefully designed to provide a balance between an intensive study and practice of yoga to exploring the island and having fun!! For both beginners and more experienced yoga students this retreat offers the chance to advance ones understanding of yoga as a tool of self discovery and development. Throughout the retreat we will cultivate an ever increasing degree of sensitivity, focus, openness and awareness both on and off the mat so that our daily living becomes more effortless and enjoyable. Through simple and clear instruction using the dynamic yoga method we will encourage our body and mind to surrender so that we may experience ourselves at a much deeper level.
The Dynamic Yoga Method utilises step-by-step-progression within the context of the five elements .... Space (dristhi ............... awareness in yoga).
Air (pranayama ....... breathing in yoga).
Fire (bandhas ........... energy in yoga).
Water (vinyasa ............. movement in yoga).
Earth (asana ............... structure in yoga). As we progress through yoga practice the body and mind are invited to let go of residual tensions so that awareness and energy flow more freely and harmoniously. Most mornings will begin early with a long yoga practice (3 hours). These morning sessions offer the opportunity to explore and utilise breathing, awareness, movement and stillness through a combination of simple yoga techniques (asana, pranayama, meditation and relaxation). Evening sessions will last for approximately 2 hours and will vary from day to day.
Each evening session will encourage a more explorative approach and illustrate many different ways that one can practice yoga. Time will also be allocated at the end of the evening session for people to ask questions and share their yoga discoveries, thoughts and feelings. The retreat will consist of two 1 week programs. As well as the yoga teachings each week will include a free Thai massage by a local masseuse and a day trip. Accommodation. We will be staying at the Sanctuary (www.thesanctuary-kpg.com ) and using the Zorba Hall. The accommodation is either small basic rooms next to the hall with shower/toilet facilities outside or bungalow huts with attached bathroom close to or within The Sanctuary there are more luxury accommodation options available on request! Room £400
Bungalow £450 Price = per person/per week
Above weekly prices includes:
Yoga,
Accommodation,
Daily Breakfast,
2 Evening meals,
One Thai massage,
One Trek/day trip. Evening Meals....... we have scheduled two evening meals so that you are encouraged to dine out at the local restaurants on the beach and in the bay thereby enjoying your location and keeping the retreat cost to a minimum. Getting there Koh Phangan is situated on the south east coast of Thailand. By Air.
There are cheap domestic flights from Bangkok to Koh Samet. From Koh Samet it is a short boat journey to Koh Phangan By Train/Boat.
There are trains from Bangkok to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani it's a 3 hour boat trip to Koh Phangan. By Bus/Boat.
For the die-hard travellers there is the bus from Bangkok(12 hrs) to Surat Thani. From Surat Thani it's a 3 hour boat trip to Koh Phangan. TO BOOK
To reserve a place on this retreat please contact Scarlett: dynamicyogaworks@yahoo.co.uk
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