Guest Teacher Retreats

About the Retreat

"We need to seek Balance, what I am calling "Sama." The learn to "see" differently what we are doing and where we are heading with our efforts." ∼ Chuck

Join Chuck Miller, one of the world's most advanced practitioners and pioneer of the modern yoga movement, on his first ever retreat in Asia.

The morning session will be Ashtanga Mysore style practice and some conducted Primary Series class.

"This is helpful to all students as it gives me a chance to 'speak' to everyone about what I feel is important to focus on through out the practice. It is a chance to explore what patterns of practice need to be reinforced and which need to be controlled or reduced."

In afternoon session, we will use what is observed in the morning practice sessions to explore how to evolve our practice.

These afternoon sessions will give us an opportunity to lift the rug, sweep underneath the carpets and evolve our practice based on guidance provided by sacred yoga text as well as experience garnered from everywhere in life.

We will do some asana simply as a means to 'look at bodies' and work on getting a 'felt in body' experience of what balance means in the body/mind.

We will consider how to know where to go! Most of us are eager to work, but we are uncertain of how to work or where to go. These classes will offer us that rare time to look closer, to learn to use our precious practice time wisely.

We will explore what we hold on to unnecessarily and what we need to wake up. This Balance is a large part of what is meant by the word "Sama."

It is not true that practice makes perfect. That is only true if there is an intention to evolve towards perfection.

Perfection itself is often a trap.

About the Teacher

Chuck Miller

Chuck got into yoga through an interest in spirituality. This was first ignited at a young age by an interest in Native American culture and shamanism.

At the age of 17 he started a regular meditation practice and at 19 got disciplined with a regular pranayama and asana practice. Meditation, Pranayama and asana were a significant part of everyday from then on.

In 1980 Chuck met Sri K PattabhiJois(Guruji) on his third American tour in Fairfax California. He taught Chuck the Primary Series the first day of practice and then on Maui 2 months later he taught Chuck the entire Intermediate series in one session.

Chuck traveled to Mysore regularly and in 1983 - 1986 began the study of the advanced sequences. During 1991-1996 Chuck and his partner Maty learnt up to the beginning of 5th series. Guruji also taught them the traditional pranayama practice. They sat with him upstairs in the old Lakshmi Puramshala and practiced it with Guru-ji, or rather tried to keep up with him!

Chuck enjoys teaching with a focus on the holistic nature of Ashtanga Yoga, teaching it as both a philosophical system as well as a strong practical method. Chuck is known for his gentle but deliberate hands-on adjustments which are both reassuring and challenging.

Teaching since 1988 Chuck was Director of Ashtanga Yoga and was a co-owner of the original Yoga Works in Santa Monica, California for over 16 years.

For full details on Chuck Miller www.chuckandmaty.com

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.

7 am	Morning tea
7:30 - 10 am	Mysore style Ashtanga Practice. Focus on Sama... Vinyasa... Breath Roots Core... in ALL asana, in all practice
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch buffet
3:30 - 4pm	Snack and Refreshment
4 - 6pm	Afternoon clinics - explore how to evolve our practice through discussion and asana
6 - 8 pm	Dinner buffet
6 - 8 pm	Steam room available
8 pm	Optional evening program: practice other more subtle forms such as meditation, pranayama, or discussions

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	€ 840 per person
Single superior room	€ 1040 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.

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Testimonials

Many, many thanks for a beautiful experience at Samahita Yoga Thailand! Your warmth and hospitality turned a nice vacation into a wonderful experience. I can not express the gratitude I feel for the guidance you provided, Paul, in helping me to regain a practice I felt I had lost in my car accident. Thank you for your teaching, and for encouraging my progression. Namaste
Amanda, Seattle, US 2006

I wasn't sure what to expect from a detox program. The experience was very educational and eye-opening. This won't be my last time at Samahita Retreat (and it is already the second). Thanks for everything.
Elizabeth, Germany 2010

I highly recommend Samahita Retreat for all people, I am thankful for Claudia who opened my horizons in healthy and happy living. I am excited to take this with me for the rest of my life. Definitely would like to come back soon! The staff were wonderful and made me feel like at home. Thank you all so much for this amazing life changing experience.
Lina, USA 2010

Good guest information, helpful and friendly therapists and all staff. It was a very good experience for us!
Barbara and Adi, Germany 2010

I'm very pleased that I did this and the service that I got, it was the best thing I have given myself for a long time!
Aafke, Holland 2010