Yoga Retreat

Yoga for Body, Breath & Mind

May 15 - 22, 2010
September 5 - 12, 2009

with Paul Dallaghan

About the Retreat

Our approach to yoga is a holistic one. Yoga can uplift each and every person when it is learned correctly and practiced sincerely. During this retreat, we will work with the body, channel the breath, and center the mind.

Students will gain confidence in their own yoga asana practice, with classes taught either in traditional Mysore style or partially guided ("led"). Breath-work exercises will provide an introduction to Pranayama and create an awareness of the importance of the breath on and off the mat. Meditation and its basics are cultivated.

We will offer discussions on the nature of yoga. Topics may include, for example, asana tips and techniques, overcoming mental and physical barriers, and how our practices on the mat can be a mirror for daily living.

We will also give emphasis to practices that help promote confidence and cultivate independence, as students build their personal yoga practice and develop tools for continued growth. Another area we'll look at is how to best integrate it into your daily life amid family and a busy work schedule. You will leave the retreat with plenty to work on until you're ready to come back and advance to the next level.

Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for years, developing a personal "self-practice" is an effective way to deepen your experience with yoga. All levels of students are encouraged to participate.

About the Teacher

Committed to living a healthy and positive life, Paul is a dedicated student of yoga and meditative practices. His primary teacher is O.P. Tiwari, with whom he has deepened his inner practices. He is one of only three senior students of Tiwari who has taken him deep with the Pranayama and Meditative practices.

Paul has studied extensively with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and Sharath in the Ashtanga yoga system, and is one of only a few in the world to be certified by Sri Jois. Paul's committed asana practice has informed him of many of the internal keys to practice, which he loves to share when teaching.

Paul is the happy father of two lovely boys. Together with his wife, he founded Yoga Thailand. For more, please see his full bio.

The Daily Schedule

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 - 11:30 am	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.

Please arrive by 5pm for a retreat welcome on the first day. Departure is by 12 noon on the last day. You are welcome to arrive early or stay on, check our residential stay rates

All our rooms have direct sea view with their own private balcony and bathroom.

The rate is inclusive of: