Programs
Yoga Education
Guest Teacher Programs
We are happy and privileged to be able to host visiting teachers who are experts in the field of yoga. Over the years we have developed relationships with them-sometimes teaching alongside them; other times studying under them. There is much to learn from these individuals, highly regarded teachers who, notably, remain humble and always grounded.
These guests have dedicated their lives to learning through practice and direct experience, and they come to Samahita Retreat to share their knowledge, as well as to encourage a growth within you.
We also host guests who specialize in health, natural healing, prenatal yoga, and more.
A special mention about...
Our senior teacher, O.P. Tiwari, typically joins us twice a year. To learn under him is a rare privilege, as he is one of the few remaining masters of Pranayama. He teaches very few other programs today and none in the format done here.
Richard Freeman is a masterful teacher and practitioner, and it is an honor to have him as part of our visiting faculty. We regard him as an inspiring force, and consider his training courses to be in a class of their own.
Guest Teacher Schedule
Yoga Practice and Philosophy Intensive
Richard comes to Samahita Retreat for a special two-week program on the practice of yoga, the art of karma and love, referencing from great texts such as the Gita and more. He has a wealth of knowledge through direct experience of dedicating his life to the practice of yoga. Known for both his depth and humor, this is a rare opportunity to spend two delightful weeks gaining greater understanding of practice and its philosophy, all at, what he calls, an idyllic location for it.
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Special Guest Teacher Program - Ashtanga Yoga as a Spiritual Path
Get the chance to practice with Kino and Tim in a beautiful beach front setting with world class service and amazing vegetarian food and fresh seafood.
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Guest Teacher Yoga Retreat - The Middle Way: Yoga Practice and Daily Living
This one-week retreat offers a mix of asana, meditation, practical workshops on inner alignment and talks/discussions on philosophy. The intention of this retreat is to assist students in developing mindfulness and heightened awareness.
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Guest Teacher Yoga Retreat - Ashtanga Yoga - Clearing the Mind, Opening the Heart and Awakening to Delight
This retreat will be a chance to dive deep into the heart of the Ashtanga Yoga practice. Each day will be a complete and comprehensive exploration of the different layers of the practice - Mysore classes, guided classes, yoga philosophy, music, storytelling, applied anatomy and physiology, alignment and technique, as well as the essentials of yoga breathing, pranayama and meditation.
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Philosophy and Pranayama
Pranayama and The Gita (continued)
The Srimad Bhagavad Gita is an exceptional writing and is full of wisdom for anyone in life. It is also a foremost teaching in yoga. Quite different to the Yoga Sutras it delivers the different teachings of yoga in the form of a great dialogue. Tiwariji is very personally close to this teaching both from a practicing yogi point of view and being immersed in Indian culture.
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Thai Massage and Yoga
This retreat serves as an introduction to understanding and performing Thai Massage. Thai Massage and yoga are closely linked in concept and practice, it is even called Thai Yoga Massage in the West. The concept of nadis finds an equivalent in the sen lines of Traditional Thai Medicine and the recipient is assisted in doing stretches similar to Asanas.
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Yoga Sutra Retreat & In-Depth Certificate Program
Join Karina and Vincent in order to study in depth this essential book of yoga through theory and practice. Dedicating our precious time in life to discuss the most sacred ancient knowledge of Yoga, enjoying as well nature and friends in a peaceful environment.
We will discuss the four chapters of the Yoga Sutra and different commentaries in depth; we will practice asana and experience the art of sequencing, learning how to improve our physical practice avoiding injuries; we will enjoy the ancient practice of recitation of the Yoga Sutra in Sanskrit; finishing every day with our evening program of Kirtan and Meditation, exploring Nada Yoga (sound) as a tool to help our evolution as human beings.
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Hatha Yoga Pradipika Retreat & In-Depth Certificate Program
Hatha Yoga is not just physical exercise, but an integrated science using inner and outer methods leading towards spiritual evolution.
Join Karina and Vincent in order to study in depth this essential book of yoga through theory and practice. Dedicating our precious time in life to discuss the most sacred ancient knowledge of Yoga, enjoying as well nature and friends in a peaceful environment.
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Ashtanga Yoga & Zumba Fitness Retreat
Join Basia for a refreshing yoga holiday at the Samahita Retreat. The retreat is designed to cater to regular practitioners of the Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga system and also to absolute beginners to Ashtanga. The day starts with yoga and ends with some easy dance moves and/or relaxing yoga stretches, breathing and meditation.
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