Yoga & Wellness Retreats
Yoga & Your Authentic Nature - Connection, Clarity & Creative Action
September 8 - 15, 2012
with Rachel Grey and Dorien Israel
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
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 |
| 3:30 - 4 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
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 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.
