GOA INDIA
November 10th-23rd 2024
Come dive in the depths of the traditional Ashtanga Mysore Style method during a profound retreat and 60 hr TTC module.
You are most welcome to join this exclusive retreat/course if:
A.You have finished a generic/multi style 200 hr yoga teacher training which barely touched on Ashtanga Yoga. Unfortunately Ashtanga Yoga has been known as a vigorous yoga style, ‘not for every body’ or even hazardous. All due to lack of understanding of the traditional Ashtanga Yoga Method and tuition by teachers who do not ‘live’ the practice. This continuing education module is for you if you are curious to dive deep into the roots of this rich healing practice, called Mysore Style.
Or…
B. You are an Ashtanga practitioner and have had profound experiences practicing Mysore style. You know that a daily practice where you follow your own breath while being skilfully adjusted into the asana’s and receiving individual instruction allows for deeper connection and growth. You are ready for a two week dive in depth retreat into your own Ashtanga sadhana set on lush tropical beach side destination.
Or…
C. You are an Ashtanga practitioner and teacher/studio owner and wanting to learn how to guide students Mysore style; being a life coach, rather than an instructor, holding space for their on-the-mat-experience which often mirrors their daily struggles. You want to safely teach/host Ashtanga group classes for every one, based on the traditional method. If you believe that this is a powerful method to share with your students then this module is for you.
The Program
Monday September 4
16:00-18:00 Introduction to Ashtanga, yoga philosophy & Tristana method
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
Tuesday September 5
6:00-8:00 Mysore for Ashtangi with an established practice
8:00-9:00 Starting a self-practice for beginners Lesson 1
9:00-9:30 Chai under the tree
9:30-11:00 Pranayama: Exploring the Breathing Apparatus for Ashtanga
11:00-16:00 free time for brunch, massages, relax and explore
16:00-18:00 Workshop: Breaking Down and Modifying the Surya Namaskara’s
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
Wednesday September 6
6:00-8:00 Mysore for Ashtangi with an established practice
8:00-9:00 Starting a self-practice for beginners Lesson 2
9:00-9:30 Chai under the tree
9:30-11:00 Yoga Philosophy zooming into the Yama’s and Nyamas
11:00-16:00 free time for brunch*, massages, relax and explore
16:00-18:00 Workshop: Alignment and Techniques in the Foundational Asana’s
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
Thursday September 7
6:00-8:00 Mysore for Ashtangi with an established practice
8:00-9:00 Starting a self-practice for beginners Lesson 3
9:00-18:30 free time for brunch*, massages, relax and explore
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
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Friday September 8
6:00-8:00 Mysore for Ashtangi with an established practice
8:00-9:00 Starting a self-practice for beginners Lesson 4
9:00-9:30 Chai under the tree
9:30-11:00 Mantra chanting with Tara
11:00-16:00 free time for brunch*, massages, relax and explore
16:00-18:00 Safe & Healing Back Bending Clinic
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
Saturday September 9
6:00-9:00 Mysore for everyone
9:00-9:30 Chai under the tree
9:30-11:00 Study Sanskrit asana names and pronunciation
11:00-18:00 free time for brunch, massages, relax and explore
18:30-20:00 Dinner together*
Sunday September 10
7:00-8:30 Ashtanga Full Primary Sanskrit Counted
9:00-10:30 Ashtanga Half Primary Led with alignment cues and modifications
11:00-13:00 Brunch* and goodbyes
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*) Breakfast, brunch and dinner on own expense
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Additional treatments
To complement your retreat, Tara will offer her Ayurvedic treatments which can be booked additionally.
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Ayurvedic Abhyanga massage 90 minutes
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Ayurvedic siro Abbhyabga Massage (head massage) 40 minutes
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Ayurvedic Relax to Heal Experience 120 minutes
Accommodation
This retreat is non-residential. Which means you can choose your own accommodation according to your own budget.
Investment
EUR 444 pp
Discounts available for Portuguese residents, seniors and students.
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What’s included
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Mysore Ashtanga program and workshops with Tara
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An Ashtanga Reference card
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An Ashtanga Fundamentals Syllabus
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A FLXBL yoga mat (Hygienic travel mat and yoga towel in one)
What’s not included
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Flights and transfer
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Accommodation
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Brunch and dinner
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Additional individual Massages
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Tip
Extend your week with one or two weeks practice with Petri Räisänen & Wambui Njuguna Räisänen. Tara will stay on for those weeks as a student to be guided by her teachers.
