Yoga Retreats in Detail
This is an opportunity to deepen and further your practice or to come and begin it properly. Some practitioners join us as beginners with absolutely no yoga background; others come in already seasoned and experienced. Over the years we have fine-tuned our teaching techniques, so that our students-whether advanced or just beginning-feel comfortable and supported.
Samahita Yoga Thailand was established by dedicated and experienced yoga teachers whose seniority is recognized internationally.
We offer informative and lively programs on all aspects of yoga, including Asana, Pranayama, Meditation, philosophy, anatomy, diet and food, and other related aspects.
Add to this, delicious, healthy food and a peaceful environment surrounded by nature... The overall experience at Samahita Yoga Thailand is restorative and invigorating.
Yoga Retreats - what are they?
Some of the programs are simple retreats, excellent for integrating yoga into a holiday or vacation. Others are more specific, covering areas of special interest and training. These present ideal opportunities for intensive study-to practice deeper, learn more, or sometimes even to begin the practice of yoga. Retreats are usually pegged at a set rate that covers the full yoga program, accommodation, and meals.
What is Ashtanga?
Ashtanga Vinyasa is a beautiful yet thorough approach to asana practice. It is rooted in a solid tradition and carries with it this strength of thousands of years. Ashtanga is the basis of so many approaches today. It masterfully presents the asanas and lets the students move through them, growing and undoing the blocks they encounter. It incorporates movement with breath, a unique science in its own right. Its real advantage is that it gives the student a practice and something to always progress and develop in.
Paul and the teachers are highly experienced in this practice. Paul, specifically, was one of a few in the world directly certified by Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois.
What is Pranayama?
Pranayama is a practice that develops emotional strength and balance. It uses the breath as well as the entire respiratory system to purify and strengthen the nerves, which-when practiced consistently over time-leads to greater control of the senses, as well as a calmer, clearer mind and a great ability to handle stress in all situations.
Paul has studied pranayama for many years under one of its few remaining authorities, Sri O.P. Tiwari, who has taught him (and only one other student) the complete Pranayama. Paul continues to practice at a very advanced level under the close guidance of Tiwariji, who is the direct disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda, founder of the Kaivalyadhama Yoga Institute.
Upcoming Yoga Retreats 2012
7 Day Detox and Yoga Retreat - Detoxify Body and Mind while Building a Yoga Practice
The seven day detox and yoga retreat program is the ultimate opportunity to take your wellbeing to a new level. This fully supported detox program will lead you through a transformative process both on a physical and mental level to leave you feeling light, energetic and uplifted. This detox retreat can help you to normalize your weight, balance your eating habits and transition into a healthful way of living.
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A Transformative Week of Yoga
This wonder-filled week will offer two classes daily, with Jeff and Simon alternating the teaching, with additional assistant teachers for every class. Jeff and Simon are opening this week to all who wish to come for a fun and transformative yoga holiday at this fabulous location on beautiful Koh Samui. Come and deepen your practice and understanding of yoga over this special week.
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Special Advanced Training: Philosophy and Pranayama - Pranayama and The Bhagavad Gita
A subject close to Tiwariji's heart is the Buddhist dharma, its place in the history of philosophy in India, its connections with yoga and its similarity with Vedantic philosophy. This area, along with all of your great questions, will be covered in the afternoon discussion sessions.
This course will touch a new level of study and practice, and will be an intensive internalizing period. The primary focus will be Pranayama practice with in-depth pulse reading of each student, varying as necessary. Mantra recitation will also be practiced. Some evenings will include tratak practice.
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Yoga and Your Health - The Practical Approach to a Balanced Lifestyle
The Yoga and Your Health retreat offers a practical approach to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This retreat is for those wishing to make positive changes in their lifestyle to combat the pressures of today's modern living and its impact on our health.
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Total Immersion Yoga - Easter Holiday Week Retreat
Retreat is the perfect opportunity to take a pause from the usual demands of life and to relax, reflect and go inward. This special retreat will focus on making our yoga mat practice a "life practice." Using both traditional and contemporary Ashtanga techniques, you will be guided through the complete practice of yoga postures, breathing, and meditation.
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Ashtanga Yoga as a Spiritual Path
Get the chance to practice with Kino and Tim in a beautiful beach front setting with world class service and amazing vegetarian food and fresh seafood. Kino and Tim travel the world sharing their message of Ashtanga Yoga as a spiritual path, join them at Samahita Yoga Thailand for two amazing weeks of study together. Being so busy they rarely teach together, but when they do their unique styles compliment each other perfectly--get the chance to be immersed in two world-class teachers of Ashtanga Yoga.
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Expand Your Awareness: Yoga Asana, Pranayama & Philosophy
Pranayama
During this session you will be introduced to different yogic practices and breathing techniques to purify the body and the mind. You will come away from this week with a daily routine in which we encourage you to continue on your own once this week of intensive yoga practice is finished. If you've already been practicing pranayama in the tradition of Kaivalyadham then you are encouraged to do your self-practice under the guidance of Gerald & Linda.
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Awakening your power, purpose and passion
Transform your yoga practice and find freedom within it using elements of gentle Yoga Therapy and identify your mental and emotional patterns which keep you limited.
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Basics and Beyond
Develop a strong foundation in the practice of yoga asana and breathwork -pranayama, while you discover where the practice of yoga comes from, learn why we practice yoga to begin with and have some fun!.
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Healthy Weight Loss & Yoga Retreat - An education in healthy eating and lifestyle for effective weight management
Designed to assist you in your transition to a healthy lifestyle bringing with it the rewards of greater health and wellbeing.
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Pilates and Body Movement Retreat - Share your passion
Discover Pilates and other forms of Body Movement in this integrative retreat - the first of its kind in Asia, we will focus on the principles of Pilates through daily Mat/props classes and workshops
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7 Day Detox and Yoga Retreat - Detoxify Body and Mind while Building a Yoga Practice
The seven day detox and yoga retreat program is the ultimate opportunity to take your wellbeing to a new level. This fully supported detox program will lead you through a transformative process both on a physical and mental level to leave you feeling light, energetic and uplifted. This detox retreat can help you to normalize your weight, balance your eating habits and transition into a healthful way of living.
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Yoga Running Retreat - Born to Run & Do Yoga
Barefoot Running and Yoga Barefoot
The natural, uplifting force of running barefoot or minimalist goes hand-in-hand with the natural barefoot style of yoga practice. Both can uplift each and every person when learned correctly and practiced sincerely.
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Yoga and more - for life
Being and doing are in fact two separate entities, but with practice, the fusion of the two worlds can be achieved. In this workshop, whether in asana, pranayama, or meditation we will focus on the "being"
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Special Advanced Training: Philosophy and Pranayama - Pranayama and A Look Into Buddhist Philosophy
A subject close to Tiwariji's heart is the Buddhist dharma, its place in the history of philosophy in India, its connections with yoga and its similarity with Vedantic philosophy.
This course will touch a new level of study and practice, and will be an intensive internalizing period. The primary focus will be Pranayama practice with in-depth pulse reading of each student, varying as necessary. Mantra recitation will also be practiced. Some evenings will include tratak practice.
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Experiential Anatomy & Physiology with Yoga and Ayurveda
This course will guide participants through an experience of how the body actually works in asana practice. This will help to understand what the body is and isn't capable of and why.
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Healthy Weight Loss & Yoga Retreat - An education in healthy eating and lifestyle for effective weight management
Designed to assist you in your transition to a healthy lifestyle bringing with it the rewards of greater health and wellbeing.
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Yoga Practice & Cooking for Life
Join Tiana and Shivam in this one week retreat comprising of cooking, food knowledge, meditation and asana. The retreat will look at how to bring the body back into balance by looking at the combination of what we eat, how we cook our food and our yogic practices.
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Yoga & Your Authentic Nature - Connection, Clarity & Creative Action
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.
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Yoga: The Joy of Practice
In this retreat, we will develop our self-practice of yoga asana and breathwork - pranayama. At the same time, we will explore where the practice of yoga comes from, what the different elements of the practice are and why we practice yoga to begin with.
All levels are welcome. This is an opportunity to be in yoga, to live it, to immerse ourselves in the practice of yoga. It is a chance to be in a healthy and uplifting setting with like-minded people, learning about the practice while building something solid that we can take with us to enrich our lives. Get in it, and develop a love and appreciation for the practice. The joy is ours to celebrate; it is already in us.
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Yoga and Your Health - The Practical Approach to a Balanced Lifestyle
The Yoga and Your Health retreat offers a practical approach to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This retreat is for those wishing to make positive changes in their lifestyle to combat the pressures of today's modern living and its impact on our health.
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Yoga, Health and Self-Empowerment - Beauty from within Yoga, Ayurveda and Holistic Nutrition
Our senior resident teacher Rachel Grey teams up with author and holistic health adviser Dimple Arora in a unique retreat to educate and empower you to live a balanced lifestyle.
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