Join us at Mala Dhara Yoga Retreat Center in Chiang Mai Thailand for one of these two beautiful ALL INCLUSIVE weekend wellness journeys as we share together in healthy, cleansing rituals and explore the sacred arts.
We will sit in silent morning meditations, flow with vinyasa yoga, heal our bodies with massage guasha or cupping – detox and cleanse in an herbal steam, soak our early morning bodies in natural mineral hot springs, explore evenings of guided sound journeys……and more. All while enjoying the beauty and nature that is Mala Dhara – relaxing poolside and dining on bespoke plant-based meals and juices.
For the full schedule, other questions or to reserve your space, please reach out through facebook or email us at [email protected]
Day I Friday August 12
2:00 – 5:00 PM Arrive Free Time Relax/Check In/Swim/VeganSnack & Healthy Drink/Bike/Pool/Read/Nap Free Time
5:30 – 7:30Yoga Shala Welcome Circle Gentle Asana Opening Space Sound Journey Brief intro.to Morning Meditation Practice
7:30 8:30 Late Dinner New Friends
9:30 – 10:00 Early to Bed
Day II Saturday August 13st
7:00 AM Yoga Shala Silent Morning Meditation followed by Vinyasa Yoga Flow
9:00 AM Gorgeous Full Vegan Breakfast
10:30 AMSPA TIME Choice of Guasha Thai Massage Cupping Face Massage
Free Time (conscious food cleanse)
1:00 PMJUICY TIME SUPER GREEN JUICE
3:30 – 5:00 PM Yoga Shala Evening Gentle Yin Yoga
5:30 – 6:30 PM Herbal STEAM&FIRE Body Scrubbing
6:30 – 7:30 Full Beautiful Vegan Dinner on Veranda or Fireside
7:30 – 8:30 PM Yoga Shala Call the Spirit Home …an eve of meditation music, mantra and ritual.
9:30 PM Early to Bed
Day III Sunday August 14nd
6:30 AM Yoga Shala Early Morning Meditation and Vinyasa Flow Yoga
8:00 AM Natural Juice Fruit Tea
8:30 AM Early Morning Body Soak Natural Outdoor Hot Springs
10:30 – 11:30 AM Big Beautiful Vegan Brunch
11:30 – 1 PM Free Time Swim Relax Sleep
1:00 PM Yoga Shala Surprise
3 :00 – 5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Visit to Medium
Day IV
7:00 AM Meditation Slow Flow Yoga Spiritual Debriefing
The history of Traditional Thai Medicine begins with the land known today as Thailand, previously known as Siam.
The origin of every traditional medicine system starts with the land and its environment- Nature.
What makes traditional systems of medicine around the world different and unique is the fact that the land, climate, plants and diseases are different and unique all around the globe.
The ancient kingdom of Siam ( nowadays Thailand), bordered south by Malaysia, West by Burma, East by Cambodia, North by Lao and right in the center of the trading route between China and India exposed the territory to many influences.
Predominantly a Buddhist culture, the primary figurehead in traditional Thai medicine is the Buddha as he is viewed as the the ultimate physician and Dhamma ( his teachings) the ultimate healing tool to eradicate suffering. So Thai Medicine is inherently Buddhist Medicine.
Thai Massage is part of one of the five branches that make Traditional Thai Medicine.
These branches are:
Internal Medicine ( herbology )
External Medicine ( Reusi Dat Ton, Thai Massage, Acupressure, Tok Sen, Scraping, medicated oils, herbal compresses, balms, liniments….)
These branches are weaved together by Buddhist principles and Five Element theory creating a unique, comprehensive system of healing wisdom.
As a natural medicine, it uses the Five Element theory to understand individuality and diagnose imbalances.
As a spiritual practice it incorporates the Buddhist principles of Vipassana (mindfulness) and the Four Brahamaviharas (Divine states of Mind)- Metta, Karuna, Mudita, Uppekha (loving kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, equanimity).
Powerful stretches and deep acupressure are applied carefully along as a fluid meditative dance creating a relaxed supported body work that allows a profound sense of space and relaxation, bringing opposites (yin/yang, solar/lunar , masculine/feminine) into union.
Join us for a 10 day tour in Northern Thailand, exploring the Heart of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Medicine, conscious touch, non-verbal communication, meditation , prayer, ritual, mantras, Reusi Dat Ton ( Thai Yoga) and more.
Meet local healers, spirit doctors, Buddhist teachers and masters!
An unforgettable journey into traditional timeless wisdom.
Thai Medicine Tour Schedule:
5 days at Chiang Mai Mala Dhara Yoga Retreat Center & Eco Resort.
Accommodation and 3 vegan meals a day included.
Learn the foundation of Thai Massage in the context of Thai Healing Arts. Understanding its origins and evolution this course presents the theory behind the practice.
. History and origin of Thai Massage
. Thai Element Theory
. Condensation/Dissipation concept
. The Four Bhramaviharas
. Principles of touch
. Movement Meditation
. Reusi Dat Ton ( Thai Yoga)
5 days exploring the area of Chiang Mai, Doi Saket and Chiang Dao and visiting local healers, Reusi (shamans), teachers, temples and power spots.
Awaken to your true nature in the exquisite setting of Mala Dhara in Chiang Mai, Thailand!
Join Aimee as she brings her passion for practices that invite awakening and freedom to this 5 night all inclusive offering. This time away has been designed so you can step gently into the deeper realms of yourself, develop a relationship with who you truly are, and discover a deep connection to your inner wisdom.
This retreat is a deep dive into the systems of the body. Through these body maps we are guided to revelation that every single part of our being has the potential to become aware of itself. The result of such an awakening is a more rich and vibrant living experience; the ultimate promise of yoga! Aimee draws on her love for the profound and life affirming teachings of Tantric Shivaism and her extensive training in many styles of yoga to assist you in the blossoming of this potential within your being.
Our body, and its movement, is an essential experience of the interconnectedness within ourselves and to all of life. This precious connection to the potency of the source power moving through us, as us, can dissolve the inner conflict and fractured parts of ourselves. From this place of wholeness, our inherent creativity and joy is awakened and we can live in a way that feels playful, spontaneous and free. This is our birthright!
“The mark of such a yogi is joy filled amazement” – The Shiva Sutras
A powerful journey of awakening and a culturally rich yogic getaway in Thailand – imagine blissful days being like this…
Wake up amongst the serenity and greet the day with an early morning yoga practice.
Breakfast afterwards prepared with the freshest local produce, including juices and fruit
Your one-on-one private yoga session to help your practice grow and develop, completely tailored to your individual needs, or you may wish to enjoy a relaxing massage
The day is then yours to enjoy. Maybe take a transfer to the town for a shopping, temple, or foodie experience. Or laze by the pool, luxuriate with a massage or body treatment, rest, sleep, read a book or do nothing at all
All meals are vegan organic and served buffet style in the stylish Kin Dee restaurant (please let us know of any dietary requirements at the time of your booking) and will be available at Mala Dhara or you can journey into explore your own culinary adventure
An afternoon class dedicated to a Meditation, Kriya yoga, Restorative or Yin Yoga to help unwind the body
Your Thailand Awakening retreat includes:
Transfers to and from Chiang Mai International Airport
A welcoming ceremony and opening circle
5 nights accommodation at the Mala Dhara retreat resort
5 daily Hatha Vinyasa yoga classes
4 daily yoga practices dedicated to Yin Yoga/Restorative Yoga/Meditation
1 private yoga session
2 complimentary treatments of massage or float tank session
A group hot springs and scrub night
Delicious Balinese breakfasts, lunches and dinners daily
A mala of your choice from the Malas By Aimee range
Unlimited fresh filtered water
Plenty of time to for yourself to relax by the pool or explore the many sites of Thailand
Wi-Fi
Mala Dhara
Mala Dhara Eco Resort & Yoga Retreat Center embraces getting back to basics: organic farming, pure foods, earthen designs and “quality to the source” in all of their choices. The resort is surrounded by the idyllic mountains and rice fields of Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai is considered the more quiet part of Thailand and is famous for its beautiful ancient temples and striking mountain landscapes. So Mala Dhara is the perfect place to immerse yourself in this culturally rich part of Thailand. Or alternatively you may wish to gear right down and be nourished by the resort that has everything you’ll need to rest and reboot.
The Food
Mala Dhara is well known for their fresh produce and delicious menu! But it’s really best to hear about it straight from them…
“At the Mala Dhara Eco Resort, Yoga Retreat center & Organic Farm, we like food, we like eating and we like to share. The Kin Dee Restaurant is the very heart of the Mala Dhara and reflects our attitudes and ethos. We like our food: fun, fresh, local, organic and quality in every way possible. We strive to pour our hearts out, laugh until it hurts and take the source, quality and taste of all of our ingredients seriously.
The Mala Dhara menu changes with the seasons, the harvests and the creative juices flowing through the kitchen. We don’t just accommodate vegetarian and vegan guests with options or alternatives. We prepare vegetarian meals that stand on their own jump off the plate, vie for your attention and delight your senses. There are no weak tofu dishes, bad lighting, and casual browns. The Kin dee Restaurant is not your typical vegetarian restaurant!”
*please let us know dietary requirements at the time of your booking
For more information on how to join, please contact Aimee Pedersen.
“Realign with the Rhythms of Nature and Reveal your Radiance”
The Five Elements Yoga Retreat is a time to re-connect with the very essence of your being. You will learn about the Elements that make up our bodies and minds, through the lens of Yoga and Ayurveda: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space. When we tap into the wisdom of the Elements, and understand their physical qualities, energetic properties and biological functions, we gain greater insight into the inner workings of ourselves, others, and the world we live in.
In this retreat, you will learn how to identify when an Element is out of balance, and how to come back into optimal alignment, so you can thrive in your life.
We’ll have a discussion on each Element, and then weave the Elemental qualities into practice. There will be journal questions and small group activities to further enhance your integration of the wisdom of working with the model of the Five Elements.
You’ll learn practices to:
Root yourself into your body and into the present moment when you’re feeling
distracted or anxious.
Connect with your emotional landscape, skillfully relating with challenging feelings.
Ignite and maintain your inner fire of creativity and transformation.
Build and move your vital energy to support your nervous system.
Create spaciousness in your body and mind, allowing for a freer expression of your innate potentials.
These simple, yet transformative techniques will remain in your toolkit long after your retreat, providing you with a life-long companion on your journey of self-exploration and growth.
We’ll also have lots of Thailand Adventuring! We’ll have a whole day of visiting an Elephant Sanctuary, where rescued elephants get to live in their natural habitat. We’ll participate in the Loi Krathong and Yi Peng festivities (the biggest annual festivals in Thailand). There will be a day trip to Chiang Mai to explore temples and shops, and so much more!
Join us for an adventure of a lifetime! You’ll be taken care of every step of the way.
Your Yoga Retreat Includes:
• 7 days and 7 nights
• Eco Villa shared with one or two beds (depending on lodging), optional private Adobe Bungalow
• 2 Daily Yoga Practices including pranayama & meditation
• 3 Delicious Organic buffet Meals: vegan or vegetarian. Gluten free and other dietary accommodations available
• Day trip to Chiang Mai to Explore Temples and Shops
• Evening trip to Chiang Mai for Loi Krathong and Yi Peng Celebrations
• Day Trip to an Elephant Sanctuary
• Group Herbal Steam and Fire Circle
• Salt Water Pool
• Plenty of free time
• Transport from airport or City Center to Retreat Center and back
Sample Schedule:
6:30-7:30: Tea, Coffee and fresh fruit for our early risers
7:30-9am: Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
9am: Breakfast
10am-1pm: Free Time
1pm: Lunch
2-3:30pm: Free Time
3:30-4pm: Element Discussion
4-5:30pm: Asana, Pranayama and Meditation
5:30-6pm: Partner Activity
6:30pm: Dinner
7:30pm on: Free Time
* One afternoon we will be exploring Chiang Mai, and lunch will not be provided on that day. One evening we will be taking a trip to Chiang Mai for the Loi Krathong and Yi Peng Celebrations, and dinner will not be provided, nor will we have an evening yoga practice. One day we’ll take a trip to an Elephant Sanctuary and love on the elephants and will not have a morning yoga practice.
Arrival and Departure:
Plan to arrive to Chiang Mai by 11am on November 9th. Transport from the Airport or City Center to Mala Dhara will begin at 1pm. Check in at Mala Dhara begins at 2pm, with our first practice beginning at 4pm.
We will check out by noon on the 16th, with our closing circle ending at 10am. Transportation back to Chiang Mai will begin at 11am.
Investment
The total cost (not including air fare) is $1,400 – $1,500 per person. A valid passport is required. A non-refundable $500 deposit secures your space in the retreat. The full amount is due by June 1st, 2019, if paid after June 1st, the total cost is $1,600.
For more details, or to set up a payment plan, please contact us at [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
90 days or more prior to the retreat: Your entire payment will be refunded less the $500 non- refundable deposit, plus a $50 administrative fee. 89-60 days prior to the retreat: Less your $500 non-refundable deposit, your remaining balance may be applied to a future retreat within 2 years. Less than 60 days prior to the retreat: Our apologies, but no refunds are granted.
Yoga entered Emily’s life in 2001, after growing up in the world of classical and contemporary dance, countless hours at the gym, and a steady sprint of perfectionism. She left the dance world and was looking for another outlet to keep her body strong. At the end of one of her first yoga classes, tears streamed down her cheeks and she knew instantly that yoga was so much more than she had anticipated. She had found a healing balm, a warm and supportive container or growth, and the teachings that would help her transform the tremendous pain and trauma of her younger years, into embodied wisdom. She knew early on that she wanted to share this practice. 10 years after her introduction to yoga, she had completed her first teacher training, traveled to India, met her first yoga therapy teacher, Swami Tureyananda, and studied under his close guidance for two months in the mountains of Kodaikanal. After leaving India, she found her way to Portland, Oregon, and four years later, graduated from a yoga therapy program with Sarahjoy Marsh, earning her ERYT-500 hr. certification through Yoga Alliance, as well as her C-IAYT through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She weaves practical application of yoga philosophy, into movement, breath and mindfulness, encouraging a dynamic exploration into one’s true nature. Her teaching is informed by neuroscience and Ayurveda, and her intention is to create a safe and nurturing place for students to learn about themselves, connect, heal and thrive.
Going on my first yoga retreat 10 years ago was a major turning point in my life. So much so, that i now lead yoga adventures for others in beautiful locations around the world. These are truly transformative experiences, and i believe that anyone who enjoys a lifestyle of health and wellness can greatly benefit from a yoga retreat.
There are so many reasons to give yourself a well earned rest in paradise. Practicing yoga regularly ensures you progress and see positive effects very quickly. Going to a new place creates opportunity to see the world, and yourself, in a new light. You’ll actually meditate! as when you have extended free time, it’s a lot easier to do so, with no cell phone buzzing, or boss reminding you about deadlines. On retreats it feels a lot more natural to breathe deeply, and be present in the moment.
Sometimes we have to be far from home to give ourselves the permission to truly relax.
Being on retreat, allows you to listen to your body, rest when you need it, and be free from stress. You’ll eat well without having to do all the work and you’ll replace old habits, with healthy new ones. When you get out of your regular routine for a week, you can replace unhealthy habits with conscious new behaviors that support you being your best self.
You’ll make new friends, undeniably, you will meet individuals with similar interests. Even if you go alone you have a chance to make life long friends. You’ll appreciate home. While a week in paradise is nice, we often come home with a refreshed appreciation for life. You feel happier, healthier and re energized to jump back into your routine with new vigor.
Heck, it might even be fun.
This retreat is specifically designed to help you experience bliss!
We’d love for you to join us for our all -inclusive 7 night retreat in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world – Chiang Mai Thailand.
– Sue xx
YOGA
Yoga classes at Mala Dhara are held in one of two Yoga Shalas: either next to the salt water pool with comfortable fans, soft lighting and cozy atmosphere or in the organic gardens on the edge of the resort with a natural breeze and wide expansive views of the misty mountains and verdant rice fields.
Our retreat will focus on yoga classes that take you on a systematic journey to help you connect to your inner Warrior. Practicing yoga regularly can be challenging, you will wake up at sunrise and begin your morning rituals, which you will learn at the welcome brief before meeting in the yoga shala for your very first yoga session.This morning’s focus will be finding strength through your feet, as the feet are our foundation in life and Yoga. They keep us steady and strong. They keep our poses safe. They support us and will be important to keep them supple and strong to enjoy your time here in beautiful Thailand.
Each day our Yoga Theme will change leaving you with more understanding of how Yoga works to support your life on and off your mat. Each evening you will be guided through a gentle restorative Yin to unleash a whole new reality for the next 7 days.
The Classes will be tailored to all individual needs and everyone is encouraged to progress at their own pace. Our Sunrise Session each morning will energise you for the day, while the late afternoon Sunset Session will help you unwind with more gentle and nourishing postures that focus on healing & letting go.These empowering sessions focus on giving you the skills that you need to confidently practice on your own with confidence when you leave paradise and return home.
NOURISH
Mindful eating not only increases nutrient absorption, but also helps to understand when you’re truly full. A Yoga retreat can present the optimal time for a food reset, as we are already focusing on tuning in to our bodies and asking what we really want. The retreat has it’s own permaculture vegetable gardens and many fruit trees providing delicious vegetarian food during your stay. Healthy food is better than medicine in healing our ill bodies and mind. You will be nourished with three delicious buffet style meals of fruits, juices, soups, salads and other healthy grains and pulses, which are light and easy to digest giving enough physical and mental strength to support your twice daily Yoga practice and to immerse your body, mind, and soul into the therapeutic aspects of yoga. Food for thought. If food and thoughts are clear and pure it helps in making one’s life fulfilled with joy and removes all the barriers such as being unhealthy in life.
TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOPS
Each afternoon Sue will take you through heart-to-heart sessions, you will receive next-level personal growth tools, learn about the yogic lifestyle, receive guidance for your personal practice and discover ways to implement healthy & balanced routines into your daily life.
We will also introduce and demystify some of the secret practices of Yoga
that truly transform lives: Yoga Nidra, working with Chakras, Ayurveda,
the power of vibration and sound healing and discuss Yogic Philosophy.
We address topics like healthy diet & eating patterns, daily rituals that
promote inner peace, communication patterns that foster love and understanding,
and psychological attitudes that nurture self-healing.
VENUE
Mala Dhara Eco Resort, Organic Farm and Kin Dee Restaurant, embraces simply getting back to the basics; organic farming, pure foods, earthy designs and “quality to the source” in all choices.
Which simply means; offering understated luxurious villa stays and group retreats, under the grid and out of the city.
WHATS INCLUDED
8 Days / 7 nights Accommodation (single or twin share)
Return Airport transfers
3 Organic meals per day. A mix of Ayurvedic and Raw food.
Twice Daily Yoga and Meditation
Special guest Thai yoga teacher will take you through 3 classes
Sound Healing session with Dave
Private herbal steam night.
1 x Traditional Thai Massage
Trip to Sippa Hot Spring.
Trip to local caves and ridge top hike.
Mindfulness Practice
Inspiration sessions each afternoon, what is yoga, working through the 8 Limbs.
Unlimited herbal tea and purified water.
The whole resort is for our solo use, pool, yoga hall and all other facilities; we do not share with other teachers doing retreats.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
A $500 payment is required to secure your booking, please note this is non-refundable. Balance to be paid by 1st of August 2019. If you are only paying the deposit the balance will need to be paid at the studio.
Join Janet Farnsworth Somatic Therapist, Yoga Teacher, Body Empowerment Coach and Author of the new book LOVE YOUR BODY , who has spent years coaching women how to love their bodies again, in Chiang Mai Thailand – for a 7 Day Tantra in Thailand Retreat at Mala Dhara Yoga Retreat Center from December 1 -7, 2019.
Janet is also the founder of The Practice of Now: Let Love Move You, a movement-therapy practice designed to heal and nurture your relationship with your body.
Tantra celebrates your glorious humanity, and there is no better place to celebrate than Thailand!
The tastes, smells, sights, and sounds of this beautiful country are life-changing.
Our trip will be about savoring the sweetness of the moments – by eating, seeing, swimming, dancing, and breathing together in a whole new world.
Wake up to a warm sun, glowing orange overworking rice fields.
Gather in your outdoor yoga shala, and feel the sun on your skin, as you are led in a gentle but thorough early morning yoga class, followed by vegan Thai food for breakfast.
Then, check your schedule. What will the day hold? Will you be staying close to home, and going into a deeper practice of personal growth (followed by a soothing Thai massage), or perhaps today is for travel and adventure?
All of it – every day – is designed to heighten the sweet gifts of being alive and YOU!
Tantra in Thailand 2019 is all about celebration:
Celebration of life, a celebration of your humanity (the entirety of you), a celebration of new places, new experiences, and each other.
Your trip will be about savoring the sweetness of the moments – by tasting, seeing, swimming, dancing, and breathing together in a whole new world.
Tantra in Thailand! is an opportunity to delight in the fullness of the experiences of YOU!
DISCOVER NATURAL LIVING IN THAILAND’S “ROSE OF THE NORTH”
Karmabreak will host you over a long weekend 8 – 10 December 2019, in Thailand’s northern capital of Chiang Mai at the beautiful Mala Dhara Yoga Retreat Center & Eco Resort.
You will get to experience our signature ‘Away’ retreat in Chiang Mai’s best season, in the Thailand winter time, where the sun sparkles it’s rays during the day and in the evening you sleep soundly as the temperature drops to a mild winter breeze.
Cleanse and energize the body and mind through yoga, movement & meditation, embrace the true beauty of the natural surrounds, indulge in an organic spa experience and immerse yourself in an ancient healing ritual using the healing sounds of the universe.
It wouldn’t be a Karmabreak if we weren’t thinking about nourishing our bellies! Your taste buds and body will savor a soulful array of deliciousness designed to rejuvenate and delight the senses made with love by the beautiful team at Mala Dhara.
THE RETREAT ITINERARY
Sunday I December 8
Arrival and settle in to Mala Dhara I Opening Circle I Sound Healing I Sunset Yoga I Natural Spa – Herbal Steam & Fire Scrub I Lantern Ritual
Monday I December 9
Walking meditation I Energizing Yoga I Organic Farm Tour & Learning I Evening Yoga I Cacao Ceremony & Intuitive Movement
Tuesday I December 10
Sunrise Yoga I Art therapy I Closing Circle I Farewell
THE PACKAGE
So, what’s included in the package?
2 nights accommodation at Mala Dhara
All 6 meals throughout the stay
Daily yoga sessions
Daily sharing circle
Organic farm tour and workshop
Art Therapy Workshop
Sound Healing Session
Natural spa – Herbal Steam & Fire Scrub Experience
We are 2 yoga teachers (Lena and Lucy) and 1 health coach (Safe) who come together to create soulful experiences where people can truly connect with self and others, always designed with love and served with passion
“It is through our KB community that Karmabreak experiences are created and brought to life offering a beautiful opportunity for connection and community – and this is why we do what we do” Lena, Lucy and Safe
We are so looking forward to spending time connecting and creating new magic with Karmabreak community, new and old friends, amongst the dreamy hills and rice paddies of Chiang Mai.
Hosted at Mala Dhara, YOga Retreat Center & Eco-Resort in Northern Thailand
Journey with Natalie into the heart of yoga for this internationally recognised Yoga Alliance certification to learn:
teaching methods
biomechanically safe assisted adjustments
intelligent sequencing skills
comparative anatomy
business skills
30 days learning how to share what you love!
Daily schedule includes:
asana practice
teaching skills
history and philosophy
meditation and alone time
Vegetarian meals and accommodation in a variety of options will be included in your package. Mala Dhara prides itself in authentic Thai hospitality and tradition, and has its own organic farm!
Far from the bustle of the city we will immerse in the study of philosophy, asana, pranayama, mantra, kirtan, kriya and sadhana.
Facilitator: Natalie Botha
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Natalie did her first teacher training with Africa Yoga in 2007 and registered as a 200Hr Teacher with Yoga Alliance (USA). Her 500Hr teacher training was completed in Koh Samui, Thailand in 2012 with Michel Besnard. Natalie is currently registered as an Experienced 500 hour Teacher Trainer with over 13 000 teaching hours. Her style reflects the discipline of Ashtanga and a keen understanding of the Bio Mechanics needed for a safe, meditative practice. Expect a sense of humour, a sharp eye for detail and huge support for your endeavours.
Her great love for Thailand took her back in 2013 to qualify in Chiang Mai as a level 5 North Thai masseuse. “The perfect synthesis between Yoga and this ancient form of massage incorporates loving kindness and a deep respect for the intrinsic relationship between the balanced body and the relaxed mind.”
Natalie has been registered with Yoga Alliance since 2007 and has conducted 9 trainings to date. This will be the last 200hr as she turns her focus to advanced teachers training.
Testimonial letter from 2018 teacher training:
I just wanted to express my appreciation for the time, effort, love and care that you put into our teachers’ training. You pour your heart and soul into us & it shows. The teachers training has left me well-equipped to teach vinyasa and with a passion to continue learning, evolving & honing the craft.
The amount of time we spent with you in a small group was transformational to both body and mind. I really enjoyed exploring the eight limbs of yoga in more depth than the regular asana practice allows. The bio-mechanical, physical point of view with careful consideration of each individuals’ tendencies and limitations will inform my teaching in the years to come.
my practice has fundamentally improved, both physically and possibly more importantly, in awareness & perspective. And as a happy bonus, i am really enjoying teaching and hope to do so for some time into the future.
I would highly recommend your training to anyone who wants to either take their practice to the next level or teach.
Thank you very much!
Andrew
Investment for DEC 2019 RYTT 200 (Registered Yoga Teacher Training)
Teacher Training Fee: ZAR 25,000 per person – Payable directly to Natalie by August 30 2019
Plus accommodation. Package varies depending on choice and budget (Please see details below)
Flight to and from Chiang Mai not included (but we can help you secure your ticket if flying from or to South Africa)
Close enough to Chiang Mai central to spend New Year’s celebrating Thai Style in the City!
Certified and Highly Experienced E (RYTT) 500 Teacher plus support team at Mala Dhara Eco resort for a Lifetime Experience
Affordable, memorable, viable and practical!
Accommodation Option 1
RAINDROP, HOBBIT, DHARA, BAMBOO
THB 78,100.00 per person sharing
THB 117,100.00 per single person
This includes:
Return transfer from Airport to Accommodation
Accommodation for 30 nights
3 vegan meals per day, for 30 days
A full moon traditional steam night
Accommodation Option 2
TEAK, JAI DEE, MAKAM, MALA
THB 75,400.00 per person sharing
THB 111,400.00 per single person
This includes:
Return transfer from Airport to Accommodation
Accommodation for 30 nights
3 vegan meals per day
A full moon traditional steam night
Why do this teacher training?
There are many teacher trainings on offer nowadays, choose wisely:
No hidden costs
Intensive trainings mean you are booked off from other commitments and can completely immerse yourself in absorbing the information; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
You will be supported by like-minded people 24/7
North Thailand is a gentle embracing environment far from the city madness.
Natalie and Mala Dhara are highly experienced in facilitating this kind of growth!
To enhance your practice, or to broaden careers, the yoga school provides a thorough, mindful, soulful experience! Memories and friendships to cherish for life!
For more information:
Please contact Natalie at:
[email protected] or message at +27 72 198 9798 for any questions you may have
Tag along with Black Mat Yogi’s Dhugal Meachem in January 2019 to the fabulastic Mala Dhara Eco Resort and Yoga Retreat Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand. Whether it is to deepen your yoga practice, learn, or have an edu-vacation, come join us in the land of smiles.
Why Train?
“In quiet lies power. And out of quietude rises strength.” — Confucius
You really want to be a teacher: Great! In this yin yoga training, you will learn everything you need to teach your first Yin class by the time you finish.
You just love yoga and want to go deeper. Right On! You’re covered here too. With the combined training, reading and discussion and interactive opportunities to learn, you’ll be amazed at the depth of the yoga tradition.
You want to add teaching yoga to your personal training/fitness background. Fantastic! You already teach pilates or cross fit and you want to offer more to your clients. Good news, everything you learn in this course will add huge value to other modalities you already offer to enrich the suite of skills to boost your business and clientele.
This Yin Yoga course is open to all
This 100hr Yin Yoga Training Foundation is specifically designed to:
Engage you on the compelling Yin Yoga style of yoga practice
Give you basic anatomical/theoretical knowledge you need to lead excellent Yin classes
Establishing Your Yin Teaching Voice
Educate and enchant you on why Yin Yoga is so good for the modern body and mind.
Curriculum
This Yin Yoga training will give you the most essential skills necessary to step into a classroom upon graduation and confidently teach Yin Yoga. Applying long-held non-muscular torque on our bodies, Yin stimulates & strengthens our skeletal, connective, fascial and ligament tissues, mobilizes our joints and regulates and soothes our nervous system.
Yin Theory & Practice
•Yin and Yang Theory
•Taoist Philosophy & Practical Application
•Yin Yoga Theory
•History of Yin Yoga
•Basic Yin Poses
•Props usage in Yin Yoga
•Modifications and safety in Yin Yoga
•Sequencing in Yin Yoga
Anatomy
•14 joint segment analysis
•Tension and Compression
•Function and Aesthetics
•Proportion and Orientation
•Skeletal variation analysis
•4 myofascial compartments of the thigh
•6 myofascial compartments of the torso
•3 layers of a joint
•Muscle contraction
•Fascial contracture
•Theory of exercise
•Movement test analysis
“You’ll learn how to empower yourself… then empower Your students. — Dhugal
Our Yin Yoga YTT takes places at Mala Dhara Eco Resort & Yoga Retreat Center (think yum organic food, understated luxury, pool and peace and quiet), Chiang Mai, one of Thailand’s most loved yoga destinations.
About Chiang Mai
Thailand’s northern capital is an escape from the whirlwind pace of life of its southern rival. The former seat of the Lanna kingdom is still blissfully calm and laid-back. This is a place to relax after the chaos of Bangkok and recharge your batteries with fabulous food and leisurely wandering. If you don’t want to participate in the vast array of activities on offer, just stroll around the backstreets, and discover a city that is still firmly Thai in its aspect, atmosphere, and attitude.
“Yoga begins with listening. When we listen, we are giving space to what is. We are allowing other people to be what they are, and we are sanctioning our own bodies and our minds to fully manifest. Yoga also begins in the present moment” ~ Richard Freeman, The Mirror of Yoga
This training is an exploration into waking up the internal senses to uncover our own physical and subtle mind-body mapping, to help us determine the way we inhabit in our environment and respond to elements and people around us. We will unearth the treasure trove of our innate healing through breath, movement, bodywork, meditation and self inquiry.
This will be 2 x 50 hours immersion for yoga practitioners, bodyworkers, movers, dancers, coaches etc, who are looking to understand the pathways of connectivity between the body, mind and spirit.
The practice will also shine a light on our habitual but unconscious neurological patterning that manifest into how we breath, our holding gait, and reactivity to circumstances. These are manifested through pre-disposition, deep seated patterns, and years of conditioning. Bringing together mindfulness with somatic tools, we can gain more clarity into our own feelings and behaviour as an embodied biological process in order to live with greater ease and grace
Experience the functions of embodiment through movement, breathwork, yoga therapy applications, traditional Hatha Yoga practices, visualisations, vocalisations, self inquiry and bodywork so you are EMPOWERED to access your own transformation and healing. You will also be able to apply these tools for teaching yoga or movement, self-care, or in offering bodywork to support your clients and your loved ones.
When we explore from within through sensory approach instead of a cognitive approach, our mind can de-clutter and re-wire towards a moment-to-moment presence in wellness.
Walking the Talk: Foundations in the Trinity of Body-Mind-Spirit
Yoga & Bodywork as Therapeutics
The Anatomy of Breath: the 3 Diaphragms
Our Relationship with Gravity: Yielding / Propping / Collapse
Connective tissue 1: Fascia principles & application in movement & bodywork
Cultivating Spatial & Emotional Intelligence: Proprioception & Interoception
Embodied Anatomy & Kinesthetic: Feet, Knee & Pelvis Connection
Embodied Anatomy & Kinesthetic: Pelvis & Spine
Embodied Anatomy & Kinesthetic: Ribcage, Shoulders & Head
Body Reading 1: Pathways
Our Nervous System & the Gut Brain
The Relaxation Response: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Therapeutic Presence: Holding Sacred Space
Bodywork: Identifying the 3 diaphragms
Bodywork: Release Techniques for Chronic Holding Areas (Back / Neck / Shoulders)
Core Connection 1: the intricacies of the Psoas
Subtle Practices & Classical Yogic Philosophy 1 –
Pancha Maya Koshas
Pancha Vayu
The 5 Elements & the Chakra System
The 8-Limbs of Yoga in Therapeutic Settings
The State of Being: Diving Deep into Embodiment
Embryology & Basic Neurological Developmental Patterns
Applications of Yoga Practices in Therapeutic Settings
Yoga & Bodywork for Chronic Conditions & Pain Management
Embodied Anatomy: Skin & Organs
Embodied Anatomy: Fluids & Space
Cultivating a Healthy Pelvic Floor
Core Connections: Functional Core & Subtle Core
Body Reading 2: Read Between the Lines
Connective Tissues: Fascia Slings in Movement & Bodywork
The Physiological Effects of Subtle Practices: Mantra / Mudras / Kriyas
Bodywork: Subtle Holding Techniques and Hands-On Assists
Bodywork: Listening to Body’s Inner Rhythms
Bodywork: Release Techniques for Chronic Holding Areas 2 (Digestive Issues, Migraines / Trauma-Sensitivity)
Exploring Sequential Relationships between Postures
The Relaxation Response II: Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra
Embodiment Principles: The Yoga Sutras, Samkhya & the 36 Tattvas
*Pre-Requisite: Module 1 or have taken previous training with Daphne
The Embodiment Approach
Embodiment transcends all genders, all ages, all conditions. This work promotes wellness and self-care through a body-centred, sensory approach to learning, on the premise that the body is shaped by the mind. It focuses on the process that the body is shaped by the mind (and vice versa), and that the mind can be reshaped by the body (neuroplasticity), vis-à-vis the nervous system – to effect body chemistry, digestion, immune system and energy levels.
It is not a one-size-fits-all go-to quick fix. It is work for the curious, the inquisitive and the courageous. What is it like to let go of old beliefs that do not serve, to completely embody our true essence as a living spirit, to be a human-BEING instead of a human-DOING?
“Between stimulus and response there is a SPACE.
In that SPACE is our POWER to CHOOSE our response.
In our response lies our growth and our FREEDOM” ~ Victor Frankl
Movement Therapy Somatic Inquiry Functional & Embodied Anatomy Subtle-Body Explorations Mindfulness Techniques Pranayama & Breathwork Asana, Mantra, Mudra, Kriya Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra Hatha Yoga Philosophy Yoga Nidra Therapeutic Presence & Holding Sacred Space Exploring Bodywork: the Art of Touch & Re-patterning Embodiment in Everyday Life Embodied Anatomy
