Yoga Retreat

Yoga: Enjoy the Practice & Explore the Philosophy

February 20 - 27, 2010

with Sara Granstrom

About the Retreat

Yoga is a method meant for personal growth, a tradition that strives for optimal health and a feeling of wellbeing on all levels. This retreat offers a great opportunity to deepen your personal yoga practice and your understanding of yogic philosophy.

Each day will start with breath work and yoga asanas (Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga, led class, and Mysore style). During the afternoon sessions, we will delve deeper into the understanding of yoga and discuss "the eight limbs of yoga," as presented in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, perhaps one of the most important texts on the subject. The Sutras are a great tool for self reflection, personal growth, and enhancing yoga practice.

Is yoga simply something I do on my mat, or does it have a greater purpose? What does yoga say about life and our personal interactions in this world? And more . . .

About the Teacher

Sara completed her Centered Yoga Training in June 2005. She is a dedicated and focused student of yoga, which is evident in her teaching and sharing of the practices. Sara has studied both Pranayama and Asana intensively and is a senior graduate of Centered Yoga Institute. She teaches yoga regularly in Stockholm, Sweden, and has her own center on Gotland www.lilashala.se. In addition, Sara is a certified nutrition therapist with focus on functional medicine, anti-aging medicine and environmental medicine. Sara spends about three months a year teaching at Samahita Retreat as part of the the Samahita Wellness Team and teaching team. For more please see her full bio.

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.

7:00 am	Morning herbal tea
7:30 am	Intention and Day Opening Breathwork-Pranayama and Meditation
8:15 am	Asana Practice: detailed guidance in the Asanas, develop and grow a self-practice from the Ashtanga Yoga series going through in led detail and mysore style
10 am - 1 pm	Brunch buffet
4:00 pm	Special workshop covering both Asanas and Pranayama as well as the selected philosophical or anatomical topic. There will be some discussion and Q&A and some time working on the breath, poses and restorative yoga
6:00 pm	Dinner buffet
6 - 9:00 pm	Steam room available
7:30 pm	Evening program - video, satsang, meditation

* Special group excursion during the week to some of the natural wonders of Koh Samui or its neighboring islands.

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

The rate is inclusive of: