Yoga & Wellness Retreats

About the Retreat

Like our yoga practice, once proper alignment is established everything else flows with grace and ease. Rachel will help guide you to a deeper connection within your yoga practice, you will learn how to become more grounded within it, by experiencing it more fully on physical, energetic levels and more. We will break down the intricacies of movement so that it becomes richer, more meditative and flowing, clearing up any missing parts to bring more clarity to the practice. You will learn how to approach these powerful Yogic practices by being kinder and more nurturing to the body and mind. Then challenging yourself in all aspects to begin moving forward, so the spirit can flourish. Those newer to yoga can expect a thorough grounding in it, while those with an established practice will become more deeply immersed and supported. Combining Asana breathwork/ Pranayama and somewhere in there of course some fun!

Dorien will lead sessions that will offer guidance and tools to help you live a more deeply authentic life, by creating a connection with the unseen, but ever present Source we share with all Creation. Once this unshakable knowingness is established then clarity comes easily. Out of clear vision our creative action in life effortlessly arises. We then have a sense of calm certainty within every moment that allows us to fully engage in a passionate life.

In this retreat you will learn to:
Consciously connect with Source.
Experience moment-to-moment mindfulness.
Make the mind your ally Listen deeply to intuition Speak truthfully Act creatively

About the Teachers

Rachel Grey

Rachel has practiced and had interests in various styles of yoga since 1999, and felt that all of it led to a greater understanding of her current practice. She completed her Centered Yoga teachers training with Paul in 2005 and has returned regularly to SYT over the last 5 years.

Her main focus in teaching is to create an appropriate intelligent bridge to the dynamic form of Ashtanga, breaking it down so that each person is practicing to their own level and reaching their potential.

She has taught in London, and more recently in Sydney focussing on courses, workshops and Mysore classes. She uses her experience from her daily yoga practice, workshop intensives in yoga therapy, back bending and inversions combined with Thai massage experience for a holistic approach to teaching and when giving adjustments to share the joy of yoga. See full bio.

Dorien Israel

Dorien started practicing Ashtanga yoga with Paul at the young age of 60. She spends most of the year on Koh Samui and spends her time as a retreat advisor to our guests. Most people have never been on a "retreat" so having Dorien to give personal guidance is a great support. She also teaches other non-yoga related classes such as Qi Gong.

She is the author of three books; UnBound, Tao Passages and The Way to the One I AM. She is a Reiki Master, Yoga teacher and Qi Gong practitioner.

In 1984 after a "near death" experience resulting from a severe automobile accident Dorien discovered she was given the ability to access ascended information (channeling or direct revelation).

In 1997 Dorien came to Koh Samui on a one week vacation and never left. During that week she had a "transcendent experience" (satori). Now at the age of 65 she is a remarkable reflection of what is possible in body, mind and Being when one aligns their life with their highest values and real identity.

For more on Dorien: www.becomingunbound.com

Testimonials

This retreat was a truly wonderful experience for me. Prior I had been in a bit of a funk... but no more! The retreat centre is beautiful, the food is healthy and prepared with love and the teachers are experienced, professional and truely giving of themselves. We were fortunate to have a great group of students, and we bonded immediately. It was a unique experience for me as I was the only male out of a group of 12 people. Yoga was great! Food was great! Lectures great!
Andrew, US /Cambodia May 2012

The Samahita retreat is opulant without the materialistic overload! It fits in perfectly with the ethos of simplicity and being one with yourself: "The mountain in the realms of nature" Whatever your reason for coming here, it will give you the tools to implement a sense of purpose and direction. You will leaved informed, enlightened and enriched. A place to be with you, yourself while having the undoubted chance to meet and feed off of other inspirational strong people.
Medina, UK May 2012

I wanted to find, decide, honour, love, live - and I did. It was a true transformational week; I came in stiff, tense and shy. I found my flexibility and beauty again. My body and mind learned a lot from Rachel, amazing experience! My thoughts got a challenge and my spirit found new roads to explore handled by Dorien. 2 beautiful women and 10 beautiful circle members; a holiday for body, mind and spirit in a marvelous, respectful environment.
Wendy, Netherlands May 2012

The Daily Schedule

7:30 am	Meditation /Contemplation, Breathwork / Pranayama, Bandhas & Preparation with Rachel
8 am	Asana; guided detailed led, and Mysore with Rachel
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch buffet
3 - 3:30 pm	Snack and refreshment
4 - 6 pm	Accessing your Authentic Nature, activities, lectures and Q & A with Dorien
6 - 8 pm	Complimentary herbal steam room available
6 - 8 pm	Dinner buffet
8 pm	Optional evening program or quiet time

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

Testimonials

This retreat was a truly wonderful experience for me. Prior I had been in a bit of a funk... but no more! The retreat centre is beautiful, the food is healthy and prepared with love and the teachers are experienced, professional and truely giving of themselves. We were fortunate to have a great group of students, and we bonded immediately. It was a unique experience for me as I was the only male out of a group of 12 people. Yoga was great! Food was great! Lectures great!
∼Andrew, US /Cambodia May 2012

The Samahita retreat is opulant without the materialistic overload! It fits in perfectly with the ethos of simplicity and being one with yourself: "The mountain in the realms of nature" Whatever your reason for coming here, it will give you the tools to implement a sense of purpose and direction. You will leaved informed, enlightened and enriched. A place to be with you, yourself while having the undoubted chance to meet and feed off of other inspirational strong people.
∼Medina, UK May 2012

I wanted to find, decide, honour, love, live - and I did. It was a true transformational week; I came in stiff, tense and shy. I found my flexibility and beauty again. My body and mind learned a lot from Rachel, amazing experience! My thoughts got a challenge and my spirit found new roads to explore handled by Dorien. 2 beautiful women and 10 beautiful circle members; a holiday for body, mind and spirit in a marvelous respectful environment.
∼Wendy, Netherlands May 2012

Yoga Therapy helped me with my back ache; L4, L5 Arthosis and stiffness which I had been suffering with for 2 years and been intensely treated by doctors in CH with little result. That was a huge surprise. Many thanks to Rachel!!! She is the best!
∼Yvette, Switzerland May 2012

One of the most fantastic things about Samahita Retreat is just how much support there is. There is no judgement if you're going through a tough time, just alot of love and understanding and not just from the course leaders, but also from the staff especially the women in the wellness centre. I would definately return.I loved the yoga, Rachel is a brilliant teacher.
∼Dearbail, UKMay 2012

A fantastic experience in every aspect to meet people from all over the world, which highlights how we can get so caught up in the small box we can let ourselves slip into. Opened my eyes to how exciting life can be by just stepping out of the comfort zone to try something that you've never done before. I have grown so much as a person in one week. Thank you. Love to you all xx
∼Meryl, Australia May 2012

There is alot going on in my body, mind, heart and soul at the moment... And I can feel it, yes I'm starting to feel myself again. That's only possible I guess because of the Yoga, Qui Gong and the thoughts and knowledge of Rachel and Dorien. Thank you both so much! I am sure now that I will find the right place and mission in my life to feel just happy and really good.
∼Birgit, May 2012

What a unique and truly amazing, transformative experience. I feel blessed and privileged to into have spent time with these amazing teachers. This retreat demonstrated in a fun, practical and warm way how the fabric of spirituality and yoga practice are seamlessly inter-connected.
∼Melanie, Australia May 2012