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Easter Holidays Yoga Retreat
Yoga for Body, Breath & Mind
April 23 - 30, 2011
with Paul Dallaghan
About the Retreat
Paul and his team will share in the task of teaching and guiding. The retreat will offer a mix of Asana and Pranayama practice, along with practical workshops on philosophy and integrating yoga into daily life. Our intention is for you to feel uplifted and clear in what to practice by the time you end the retreat.
Yoga can uplift each and every person when learnt correctly and practiced sincerely. To work with the body, channel the breath and center the mind is behind this practical and fun teaching and learning time. Each student will gain confidence in their own yoga asana practice with a 'partially guided' led class or a developed self-practice class. Breath-work exercises will provide an introduction to pranayama and create an awareness of the importance of the breath on and off the mat. Meditation and its basics are cultivated.
We will offer discussions on the nature of yoga, and how these practices can be integrated into one's daily life. Many topics can be discussed and may include: asana tips and techniques, overcoming mental and physical barriers, and how our practices on the mat can be a mirror for daily living, plus more.
The practices learned during this retreat will help to promote confidence and create independence as students build their personal yoga practice and develop the tools for continued personal growth. Plus, how to integrate it in your daily life amidst family and a busy work schedule.
All levels of students are encouraged to participate.
About the Teacher
Paul is a senior teacher of Pranayama, Asana and the meditative art and science of Yoga. He has been a dedicated student for over a decade of both Sri O.P.Tiwari, one of the few remaining classical yogis and masters of Pranayama, and the late Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in ashtanga vinyasa. Both of these great teachers have personally certified Paul in these practices, a unique position as the only one to receive this double honor. Paul continues with Mantra practice from the yoga lineage and meditative approaches, influenced by the Thai Forest tradition. This combination of practice and study through dedication and devotion has helped him gain some understanding of practice and to apply this appropriately in Asana, Pranayama, Mantra recitation and Meditation for the different level of students he has the privilege to share the teaching with. He continues his studies in health, digestion, anatomy and physiology. One of his main gifts is to be able to relate the teachings in a very down-to-earth way for the modern seeker. He does not take life or yoga too seriously and as a result the discussions and philosophical sessions are lively and humorous, helping to explain the meaning behind the practices and philosophy.
Paul grew up in Dublin, Ireland and completed formal university studies at Trinity College. He lived in New York for seven years where his life in yoga practice and teaching began. From 2001 to 2007 he focused six months a year on advanced yoga studies in India and various pilgrimage spots in Tibet, Thailand and India. With his wife, Jutima, they opened Samahita Retreat and are both the happy parents of two lovely boys, Sean and Dylan. He knows firsthand about raising a family and keeping a sincere connection with practice and internal development. This practical experience and love of the subject matter he shares with joy, intelligence and humour.
For more please see his full bio.
The Daily Schedule
The program begins at 5pm on the first day of the retreat with a group welcome and departure is at 12pm on the last day.
The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the teacher.
| 7:00 am | Morning herbal tea |
| 7:30 am | Intention and Day Opening Breathwork-Pranayama and Meditation |
| 8:15 am | Asana Practice: detailed guidance in the Asanas, develop and grow a self-practice from the Ashtanga Yoga series going through in led detail and mysore style |
| 10 am - 1 pm | Brunch buffet |
| 4:00 pm | Special workshop covering both Asanas and Pranayama as well as the selected philosophical or anatomical topic. There will be some discussion and Q&A and some time working on the breath, poses and restorative yoga |
| 6:00 pm | Dinner buffet |
| 6 - 9:00 pm | Steam room available |
| 7:30 pm | Evening program - video, satsang, meditation |
* Special group excursion during the week to some of the natural wonders of Koh Samui or its neighboring islands.
Based on request and availability, you are welcome to arrive early or extend your stay, our Residential and Wellness Programs details are on http://www.yoga-thailand.com/yoga-holidays.html
The rate is inclusive of:
- Full yoga program
- Fully equipped accommodation with AC
- Full brunch and dinner buffets
- Mineral drinking water
- Herbal steam room
- Salt water swimming pool
- Wi Fi internet
- Service charge
- VAT government tax
