Yoga Retreat

Yoga and Healing with Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

May 7 - 14, 2011

with Shalini Joshi Yamdagni and Elonne Stockton

About the Retreat

Life is full of challenges and can become rather stressful. We do our best to navigate ourselves away from negative feelings and towards happiness, but more often than not the stress of life catches up with us.

EFT or Emotional Freedom Techniques is a simple yet an extremely powerful natural technique that brings relief not only from the emotional challenges but also all sorts of physical illnesses and diseases. It can be thought of as an emotional version of acupuncture. No needles are involved. Instead, you stimulate the body's energy system by tapping key energy points on the face and body with your fingertips as you tune into any unwanted thoughts, feelings or physical pains. This instantly starts to release the underlying energetic blockages which give rise to negative emotions and contribute to physical dis-eases. When we straighten out our energy system, unwanted emotions, intrusive thoughts and physical symptoms respond very well and melt away.

In the world of EFT, it is clear that those of us who teach this technique have come to do so because of the profound effect it has had in our own lives. I am no exception to this, as my own experience prior to EFT was a lot of physical and emotional pain, as with so many people today. Through the gift of EFT, I gradually found the health, confidence and abundance that is now my life's experience. EFT began for me a journey of self discovery, self acceptance and peace and connection with that pure "spirit" part of me. It has renewed my sense of joy, passion and my purpose in life.

Some of what you will learn during the retreat

A simple yet a powerful tool to work with "negative" emotions that keep you from discovering your true potential and living life fully.
You will learn the secret of how to begin letting go of your anxieties and fears so you can move on to the next stage of your life, whatever that may be.
Simple tools to let go of the 'emotional baggage' that we all seem to carry from the past that weighs us down and slows down our journey towards our goals and dreams
How to manage your daily stresses so you feel lighter, have clarity and feel more peace
Release future worries and disengage that negative autopilot in your head to aim your behaviour at the goals you really want and to start living fully right here, right now in each present moment.
Let go of limiting beliefs that lie hidden in your subconscious memories and let go of the negative thinking patterns that contribute to painful emotions.
Begin a journey of self discovery that leads to profound mental, physical and spiritual transformation.

Shalini (an Advanced EFT Practitioner) will help you to do this in a caring way, using incredibly simple yet effective techniques to bring about changes that may be long overdue in your life.

In addition to this program will be the morning Yoga sessions on both breath and posture (asana) taught by Elonne. It is a great opportunity to continue to work on or begin a new level of yoga practice. It is even more unique in that you can see how the emotional freedom can be witnessed through practice and also how they help each other.

This course is open to all levels of students.

About the Teachers

Shalini Joshi Yamdagni

Shalini is an Advanced EFT Practitioner. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's in Social Work. Having suffered a physical ailment that confined her to bed rest and getting little relief after 8 months of medications, Shalini sought alternative therapies to help herself. She discovered and gained certifications in various energy healing methods like Chakra Diagnoses and Balancing, Radical Healing, Emotional Empowerment Therapy and EFT.

Shalini has conducted one on one EFT sessions with over 200 people and successfully helped them with all sorts of emotional and physical issues. She regularly conducts EFT Workshops at her home, at different corporations, wellness centers, at fitness clubs like the Pilatestudio and exclusive clubs like the Pacific City Club. She is often invited to give talks at various forums and groups like NIST International School, St.Andrews Int'l School, Amcham, Rotary Club, Womens' Groups, International Parenting Network and has been featured in the Bangkok Post, and various local magazines like BAMBI, Bangkok Trader, Traversing The Orient, ACCLIMATE, and also online magazines like TAN TV Network. Shalini is well recognized in the local community as a practitioner of holistic health. For more information visit www.eftthailand.com

Elonne Stockton

Elonne has been a committed yoga practitioner and devotee since the early age of 14. She has lived and taught in the Bahamas, Canada, India, the United States, and Taiwan where she has taught asana, pranayama, and meditation at yoga studios, ashrams, resorts, schools, orphanages, hospitals, and clinics. In 2006, Elonne moved to Asia, where she met her teachers, Paul Dallaghan, O.P. Tiwari, and Richard Freeman.

As Elonne's understanding of the practice grows, she feels more and more like a beginner, and she is excited to continue this journey. She feels blessed by the opportunity to teach at Yoga Thailand, and she is extremely grateful for the chance to help others while she continues her own studies. She has completed the Training at Centered Yoga along with trainings from Richard Freeman and Sivananda. For more please see her full bio.

The Daily Schedule

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 with Breathwork and Music
8:15 am	Asana Practice: Detailed guidance in the Asanas, through led practices and guided self practice.
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch Buffet
10 am - 4 pm	Opportunity to book a private one-on-one EFT session with Shalini or partake in some of the other wellness offerings. (extra charge)
4 pm	Special workshops with Shalini on Emotional Freedom Techniques plus the opportunity to answer your questions.
6 pm	Dinner Buffet
6 - 9 pm	Steam room available
7:30 pm	Evening program - some of the nights there will be a musical concert.

Please arrive by 5pm for a retreat welcome on the first day. Departure is by 12 noon on the last day. You are welcome to arrive early or stay on, check our residential stay rates

Retreat Rates

Share two bedroom loft	€ 790 per person
Single superior room	€ 990 per person

Upgrade to our Deluxe Suite additional cost on the total program package:

€ 50 per day
€ 320 for one week
€ 620 for two weeks
€ 900 for three weeks
€ 1100 for four weeks

We only have two deluxe one bedroom suites located in our most private and nearest building to the sea. They have a private bedroom, living room, fully equipped kitchen, deluxe bathroom and with an extra large balcony they have the prime sea views available at Yoga Thailand. Both suites include a fully furnished living room with flat screen TV, DVD and satellite. They are perfect for a family or couple. The additional rate is a flat rate based on the room and is added on to the total rate package whether a single individual, couple or family.

All our rooms have direct sea view with their own private balcony and bathroom.

The rate is inclusive of: