Complete Yoga Retreat I George Anthony and Si I 12 – 19 August 2013

Complete Yoga Retreat

The Complete Yoga Retreat covers all of the essential practices and philosophies of Yoga for personal development, self love, and global healing. It’s an opportunity for brand new beginners, those who want to expand their knowledge and practice of Yoga, and any Yogis or vacationers that want to enjoy a week of healthy-practice with fascinating and humorous presentations and discussions. You will be provided the inspiration and knowledge you need to awaken as a greater well-spring of love, well-being, and bliss through Yoga.

The retreat is directed by George Anthony, who has 8 years of practice experience, and spent 5 years of focused teaching in Thailand and abroad. He is assisted by his student and partner Si, who also offers translation for Thai students, shares Asana teaching, and gives amazing adjustments. Participants of all levels will find something new, challenging, and refreshing from their expertise in asana, pranayama, and explanations of yogic insights in modern living.

The asana practice can be powerful but George highlights and demonstrates the importance of being soft and fluid in a way you may not have imagined possible. It makes for a very approachable and healing practice while creating strength, finesse, and real energetic transformation.

“You, yourself, as much as anybody else in the entire universe, deserve all your love and affection.” ~Buddha

You will learn

*** Yoga Asana *** The poses and flowing movements of yoga applied and modified for you to transform your body and expand awareness. Practice and learn about alignment, symbolism, benefits, and the various styles of yoga in the world. George has expertise in virtually all Asana so even experienced practitioners will find benefit.

***Special Asana Photo Review*** Every attendee will have a one hour private session outside of normal class time for Asana practice personal attention from George with before and after adjustment photos provided by Si.

*** Pranayama *** Learn and experience first hand the anatomy of breathing and the many types of Yogic breathing that will purify your body and mind while developing deeper and calmer natural breathing.

*** Meditation *** – We will use several techniques to tune in to our inner space and also talk about the phenomenon of meditation from a scientific and spiritual view point. *** Mantra *** You will learn common and simple, yet profound mantras for cleansing the mind and activating intuition or right action.

*** Yoga Philosophy *** A not too serious introduction to support your practice taught in a non-dogmatic way covering classical and modern, health and spirituality views on how to live well and the source and purpose of life. Topics include Yoga Sutras, Ashtanga Yoga, Bhagavad Gita, and Sacred Geometry.

*** Diet Principles *** You will have a lecture on food combining, fasting for healing, and tips on the best sources of nutrition and healthy food with excellent examples at Vikasa restaurant. You will not believe how delicious healthy food is at the Vikasa restaurant!

The results

Recommended for all levels

What will my stay be like? The schedule, as follows.

7:00 – 9:00 Morning Session – Practice Focus 2 hrs Breath and posture practices. Later adding mantra and meditation.

10:30 Brunch Starts Fresh fruits, juices, eggs, toasts, porridge, muesli, salads, tea, coffee, and more!

Midday Free Time! Have fun and explore Koh Samui’s beauty and culture or relax at our lovely retreat with massage, friends, good food, & swimming! George and Si will lead one expedition to somewhere fun!

5:00 – 7:15 2 hrs 15 min Evening Session – Discussion/Lecture and Practice

7:30 Dinner Starts Everyday something new to delight your taste buds with both vegetarian and seafood options, served with refreshing herbal drinks, salad, wholesome brown rice and traditional Thai desserts.

George is a unique yoga teacher who blends an amazing physical practice with directions for cultivating inner awareness. He believes Yoga practices should be adapted to each individual, each practice, and lead people to transform their lives and find joy and self worth. His classes are never the same twice. George started practicing Yoga at the age of 20 in 2006. Yoga revealed a love of life for him and his dreams and ambitions grew in stride. He moved to Thailand to become certified a Yoga instructor in 2008. Since that time teaching has become his passion and career. He’s worked with people from all walks of life and guided them to better knowing their own joy through Yoga at detox retreats, yoga studios, and special workshops or teacher trainings.

Vikasa Yoga Retreat on Koh Samui, Thailand is a boutique yoga resort and organic restaurant. Vikasa offers an inspiring yoga environment created by Konstantin Miachin. Experience the Vikasa lifestyle and feel the transformation to your daily life. 

8 Days and 7 Nights – The Complete Yoga Retreat with George Anthony

The Complete Yoga Retreat includes airport transfers, your accommodation, two meals per day of gourmet buffet-style breakfast and dinner(and of course you can still order anything from the amazing restaurant through-out the day),morning and evening practices with group discussions and lecture sessions and one hour personal session with photos. You can also expect lots of photos taken by George and Si of your experience to be shared with you and your friends and family.

Your Room and Retreat Deal!

Accommodation options:

• Ocean Room (single-couple-triple):                    1350 US$ / 39,195 TH฿ - 1890US$ / 54,875 TH฿ - 2490US$ / 72,295 TH฿
• Panoramic Room (single occupancy only):       900 US$ / 26,125 TH฿
• Zen Bungalow (single occupancy only):             800 US$ / 23,255 TH฿

• Sign up before July 1, 2013 and get 100$ discount!

To receive early bird discount you only need to submit 50% of the total payment, with the remaining balance due by July 20, 2013. Cancellations after July 15, 2013 will incur a 10% cancellation fee.

Classes only Deal!

Those living on Koh Samui or whom wish to make their own arrangements for accommodation may still attend classes as follows.

• All morning sessions (7 classes)    205 US$ / 6000 TH฿
• All evening sessions (7 classes)     205 US$ / 6000 TH฿
• All sessions (14 classes)                  375 US$ / 11000 TH฿