Ashtanga and much more with Amy

July 4 – 11, 2020

RETREAT DETAILS

This retreat is designed to take a step back from our lives, touch the ever deeper levels of our being and connect to who we truly are. It is also an opportunity to re-set our rhythm, pause and deepen our connection with nature and ourselves. We will connect with the inherent wisdom of our bodies, while applying the traditional method of Ashtanga Yoga known to purify the body making it healthy and pure. This systematic application of breath, vinyasa, asana, drishti and awareness are fundamentals of the practice and allows us to tune in to our innate ability to heal. We will have a daily Mysore style self practice where you can connect with different parts of your life that needs attention and address through a personalized yoga practice under the guidance of our experienced teacher. A blend of Nature immersion, food to heal and raise our vibration, with ancient yoga and meditation practices. this retreat is a celebration of life. Its about self healing, self exploration, body rejoicing and restoring our peace.

This retreat is suitable for all levels, from Beginners to Ashtanga Yoga intermediate series.

Schedule

Saturday July 4th

Check in, orientation
Opening Circle, Meditation ,setting intentions for our week.

Sunday July 5th

8.30 Morning Guided Meditation
09.00 First Guided Led Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
17.00 Introduction 8-limbed philosophy of Ashtanga Yoga, its history, method & origin
Group meditation, Pranayama (breath work)
19.00 Dinner

Monday July 6th

8.30 Meditation
9.00 Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga (existing practitioners) ( one-on-one guidance)
11.00 Beginners guided Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
17.00 Asana workshop/breakdown of sun-salutation, vinyasa method , sychronsing breath and movement, Meditation, Pranyama, Chanting
19.00 Dinner

Tuesday July 7th

8.30 Meditation
9.00 Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga (existing practitioners) ( one-on-one guidance)
11.00 Beginners guided Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
17.00 Exploring In-depth Asana techniques, activating the core (Bandhas), Alignement tips & tricks..
Q &A, Meditation & breath work..
19.00 Dinner

Wednesday July 8th

8.30 Meditation
9.00 Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga (existing practitioners) ( one-on-one guidance)
11.00 Beginners guided Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
17.00 Restorative Yoga to soften, relax and restore the body
meditation & pranayama ,yoga nidra
19.00 Dinner

Thursday July 9th

8.30 Meditation
9.00 Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga (existing practitioners) ( one-on-one guidance)
11.00 Beginners guided Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
Optional boat excursion
19.00 Dinner

Friday July 10th

8.30 Meditation
9.00 Traditional Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga (existing practitioners) ( one-on-one guidance)
11.00 Beginners guided Ashtanga Yoga
11.30 Brunch
17.00 Closing Circle-Q&A
Heart Opening Cacao ceremony- Sharing experiences
19.00 Dinner

Saturday July 11th

9.00 Breakfast
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Whats included:

Mysore morning and workshops
Accommodation in a stunning resort in Ubud
Incredible vegetarian meals
Morning and afternoon snacks
Welcome drink on arrival
Daily house keeping service
Daily transfers to Ubud center (6 times a day)
Free WIFI access

What´s not included:

Flights
Transportation
Airport Transfer (available under request)
Massages & other therapies (available under request)

ABOUT THE TEACHER

IMAN

KPJAYI AUTHORISED TEACHER

Iman an Egyptian-canadian yoga practitioner has been immersed in yoga for over 15 years. Canadian born-and raised, in her twenties Iman travelled to the east to reconnect with her Egyptian roots which later led her to Mysore, India where she spent many years immersing in the practice of Ashtanga Yoga under the guidance of Sharath Jois and many of Ashtanga yoga's renowned certified teachers. One of the first authorised Ashtanga Yoga teachers in Africa & the Middle East, She has been teaching in Cairo, Egypt for over 10 years and has been an important integral part of Egypts growing yoga community. She holds a daily Mysore program in Cairo as well as international Ashtanga Yoga workshops and retreats.

Iman creates a fun and intimate environment intuitively guiding each participant to explore the inner workings of their bodies through the ashtanga yoga method. Our days will be planned to give you an ideal balance of course programming covering various aspects of a yoga and meditation practice as well as time for relaxation, reflection, connection, and exploration.

Ashtanga and much more with Amy