Next Date 2010:
January 30 - February 6
Quantum Yoga Workshop 2010: February 6 - 14
Quantum Yoga Retreats with Lara Baumann Retreats are a way of totally unwinding and focusing on your personal development. This is when you make quantum leaps in your yoga practice, simply because you have time to fully explore and put into context that which you have learned, as well as sharing this ancient knowledge with like-minded others.
This is an occasion for Lara to present the art of yoga in its full depth, incorporating not only physical, but also breathing exercises (pranayama), chanting, meditation, ethics and scriptural study, advice (based in the healing science of Ayurveda) on nutrition, natural medicine and massage. Time is allocated to enjoy the local activities, which include sightseeing, shopping, swimming and other sports. Locations are chosen for their natural beauty, great cuisine, friendly owners and the love and effort put into running their retreats in an ecologically sustainable way.
Retreats are usually structured into a morning meditation and pranayama sitting, followed by a dynamic Asana session. In the afternoon we meet for Satsang (discussion of yoga philosophy and Q&A), followed by a set of more playful yoga exercises, closing the day's practice with another seated meditative form. Depending on the length of the retreat, during days off, optional group excursion will be organised.
"Yoga arose out of man's perception of nature and is a journey back to nature. As an ancient Shamanic practice, Yoga is about creating personal empowerment, personal authority and total freedom with an understanding that Nature is our Spiritual Teacher and Guide..." This retreat is suitable for all ages and levels of experience from beginning students to advanced practitioners, teacher trainees and teachers of all forms of yoga. Danny shares the wisdom of ancient traditions in a contemporary, compassionate, non-dogmatic and humorous way. His purpose is to help people to develop a sacred, safe, healing, expanding and joyful personal practice.
The sessions include Pranayama, Asana, and open discussions on topics such as: Shamanic and Historical Roots of Yoga,
Healing Processes of Ashtanga Yoga, and other healing traditions,
Relationship of Yoga to Indigenous Spiritual traditions worldwide,
Spiritual Intelligence and Evolution.
Responsibility, Personal Authority, Fulfilling Personal Destiny and
Yoga Food, Diet and the dangers of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Genetically Modified Food Industries.
Yogic and Shamanic perspectives on Aging and Death.
Each Asana class will also include derivative poses, variations and modifications to show how to keep expanding the practices of Ashtanga Yoga as well as learning to develop a lifetime practice.
Dates 2010:
February 27 - March 6
April 3 - 10
May 1 - 8
June 26 - July 3
July 24 - 31
August 28 - September 4
September 25 - Oct 2
October 23 - 31
November 20 - 27
The 7-night Essential Detox Retreat is based on the same successful principles as our individual Basic Detox & Rejuvenation program, with the added dynamic of a supportive group environment. This safe and effective program includes guidance, education, detox cuisine, herbal remedies, supplements and therapies. Special classes, talks and presentations are designed to support you during your detox and to give you the tools and inspiration to make healthier lifestyle choices when you return home.
Essential Detox Retreat inclusions:
- Round trip airport transfer from Samui Airport
- All meals, customised beverages and nutritional supplements, designed to support detoxification at the cellular level.
- Presentations and discussions
- Detox and Wellness orientation
- 1 x Individual Body Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA)
- 3 x 30 minutes Chi Nei Tsang
- 6 x 30 minutes Far Infrared Sauna
- 1 x 60 minutes Colon Hydrotherapy
- 1 x 90 minutes Lymphatic Drainage Massage
- 1 x 60 minutes Detox Scrub & Wrap
- 1 x 90 minutes Vital Essence Oil Massage
- Use of Steam Cavern, swimming pool, plunge pools and Shakti Fitness Centre
- Complimentary attendance at scheduled daily holistic fitness activities
