Guest Teacher Retreats

About the Retreat

Sarah and Ty Powers have organized this inspirational 10-day silent Insight Yoga and Meditation retreat. The first 5 days will mainly be taught by Dharma teachers Thanissara and Kittisaro with an emphasis on the Theravadan perspective of Buddhist practice. Ty will lead the morning meditations, and Sarah will lead the morning and afternoon Insight Yoga sessions. The second part of the retreat will be taught exclusively by Sarah and Ty Powers with morning and afternoon practices. There will be silence observed during the retreat outside class times. Opening day, last evening and departure morning will not be silent. All are welcome to join the full 10 days or join part one and two separately. Early booking discounts available before August 6, 2012.

About the Teachers

Sarah Powers

Sarah Powers began teaching in 1987. She interweaves the insights and practices of Yoga and Buddhism into an integral practice to enliven the body, heart and mind. Her yoga style blends both a Yin sequence of floor poses to enhance the meridian and organ systems, combined with a flow or Yang practice, influenced by Viniyoga, Ashtanga, and Iyengar teachings. Sarah feels that enlivening the physical and pranic bodies, as well as learning to open to our emotional difficulties is paramount for preparing one to deepen and nourish insights into one's essential nature-a natural state of awareness. She draws from her studies in Transpersonal Psychology, as well as her in-depth training in the Vipassana, Tantric and Dzogchen practices of Buddhism. Her main teachers are Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Jennifer Welwood, Lama TsultrimAllione, and Lama PemaDorje. Sarah and her husband Ty Powers live in the San Francisco bay area and have created the Insight Yoga Institute which offers 700+ hour trainings with other renowned teachers blending yoga, Buddhism and psychology (www.insightyogainstitute.com). She is co-founder of Metta Journeys (www.mettajourneys.com), a service oriented organization that offers yoga retreats internationally to help women and children in developing countries. Sarah is also the author of the book Insight Yoga (Shambhala Publications). To learn more about her see her dvds Insight Yoga or Yin and Vinyasa and go to www.sarahpowers.com.

Ty Powers

Ty Powers, co-founder of The Insight Yoga Institute, has been a yoga practitioner since 1987, facilitating and leading yoga and meditation retreats throughout the world, with his wife, yoga and mindfulness teacher, Sarah Powers. Ty has been practicing Buddhism for many years, the last 12+ under the guidance of Dzogchen teacher Tsoknyi Rinpoche, as well as many of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center teachers, most notably, Ajahn Amaro, having completed Spirit Rock's 2 1/2 year Community Dharma Leader training program in 2003. Ty has taught daylongs at Spirit Rock and a weekend retreat at Mountain Cloud Zen Center In Santa Fe, New Mexico on issues concerning cultural diversity. Ty is also a mentor to several men and women around the globe.
www.insightyogainstitute.com

Thanissara

Thanissara, started Buddhist practice in the Burmese school in 1975. She was inspired to ordain after meeting Ajahn Chah and spent 12 years as a Buddhist nun, being one of the first women to take ordination in the West. During her monastic life she became interested in the placement of the feminine within Buddhism and helped found dharma retreats for families and children. Thanissara has an MA in Buddhist Psychotherapy from Middlesex University & the Karuna Institute, UK and has taught Buddhist meditation internationally for 25 years. She is co-facilitator of the Community Dharma Leader Program at Spirit Rock Meditation Centre CA, and director of Dharmagiri and DharmagiriOutreach which is based in South Africa.
www.dharmagiri.org / www.dharmagiri-outreach.org

Kittisaro

Kittisaro is from Tennessee USA, was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford before going to Thailand to ordain with Ajahn Chah in 1976. He was a Theravadin monk for 15 years and during that time helped found Chithurst Monastery and Devon Vihara in the UK. He also taught extensively during this time and was involved in the training of monks. He disrobed in 1991 and since then has taught internationally in the States, Europe, Africa, and Israel. He has studied and practiced Chan and Pure Land for 20 years informed by the Chinese school of Master Hua. Kittisaro has completed two year long silent self retreats and is currently director of Dharmagiri and Dharmagiri Outreach which is based in South Africa. www.dharmagiri.org

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.

Part One: Arrive December 6 - Depart December 11
Part Two: Arrive December 11 - Depart December 16

 

7 am	Morning herbal tea
7 - 7.45 am	Meditation with Ty
8 - 10 am	Insight Yoga with Sarah
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch buffet
12 - 2 pm	Session with Thanissara and Kittisaro
3 - 3:30 pm	Snack and refreshment
4 - 5.30 pm	Session with Thanissara and Kittisaro
5.30 - 6.30 pm	Yin Yoga with Sarah
6 - 8 pm	Complimentary herbal steam room available
6 - 8 pm	Dinner buffet
8 - 9.30 pm	Session with Thanissara and Kittisaro

Second 5 days: December 11 - 15

 

7 am	Morning herbal tea
7 - 7.45 am	Meditation with Ty
8 - 10 am	Insight Yoga with Sarah
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch buffet
12 - 2 pm	Session with Sarah
3 - 3:30pm	Snack and refreshment
3 - 4 pm	Meditation
4 - 6 pm	Small group meetings or self-practice
6 - 8 pm	Complimentary herbal steam room available
6 - 8 pm	Dinner buffet
8 - 8.45 pm	Meditation

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

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Wellness Programs

Relax and enjoy our range of wellness spa programs, designed to nourish body and soul. Choose from a range of massage, beauty treatments and detoxifying therapies to compliment your time with us.

We recommend you book in advance for your Health Program or Wellness Spa Program as much preparation work is required and space is limited.

Retreat Rates

Share two bedroom loft - 10 days	€ 1,990 per person - (€ 1,790 if paid in full by August 6)
Single superior room - 10 days	€ 2,290 per person - (€ 2,090 if paid in full by August 6)
Share two bedroom loft - 5 days	€ 995 per person - (€ 895 if paid in full by August 6)
Single superior room - 5 days	€ 1,150 per person - (€ 1,050 if paid in full by August 6)

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 building closest to the sea. They have a private bedroom, living room, fully equipped kitchen, generous bathroom and an extra large balcony. Both suites offer a modern open living room with sofa bed, LCD TV, working desk and DVD/ iPod Stereo. 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.

Our guestrooms are set back just over 50 meters from the water to provide you with a private community and greater security. A selection of our rooms enjoy this spectacular sea view, while others enjoy the tropical gardens scene.

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

Thank you and we look forward to you joining us.

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Testimonials

A lovely place to start over.
Katrin, Norway 2011

I had a wonderful 5 weeks at Samahita Yoga Thailand and feel very blessed having very coincidently found my way to you five years ago. I had no idea back then how dramatically this 2 weeks at YT would change my life to the better. I am glad to know you and that you are developing YT into such a brilliant place.
I am looking forward to spending lots of times with you.
Love
Romana, 2008

I am really happy to have had this experience, I was exhausted and struggling when I came here and now I feel more balanced with my body and mind. Actually, I could go on detoxing easily, I have no hunger at all.
It is a nice and peaceful place here, far away from the stressful life at home. The lovely people make it easy to feel comfortable and cared for a lot.
Special thanks to Tan, who was always smiling and caring. A really lovely girl. But of course also the rest of the team. Looking very much forward to coming back again.
Katrina, Germany 2012

This program will show you how to bring health into your life in all aspects. The weight loss is just the start of a healthier life.
Reta, Canada 2012

Samahita Retreat, a little piece of paradise. A huge thank you from a detox virgin to ALL and everyone working at Samahita Retreat. It was truely a life experience. The beautiful setting, the tranquil and inspiring atmosphere, the very kind and attentive staff, the skilled therapists and the amazing food I couldn't eat! Thank you for making me respect and want to care for my body and mind and thank you for bringing Yoga back into my life. I'm smiling from the inside and will soon be back. Thank you
Jenny, 2012