In addition to our Yoga classes, we offer a Pilates class at 9am, Sunday to Friday at the Zen Hall.  Our pilates instructor is also available for private sessions.  Pilates can be included as an integral part of our weight loss program or yoga holiday packages.

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s as a method of physical exercise that uses the mind to control the muscles and increase their strength, flexibility, endurance and coordination.  Focus is placed on developing strong core muscles to greatly improve the efficiency and flow of all body movements.  Pilates assists to develop longer, leaner muscles, relieve back pain and refresh the mind and body.

The classes will teach you the importance of proper breathing to increase oxygen circulation and execute body movements with maximum power and efficiency.  You will learn simple and effective exercises that can be integrated into your daily routine.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilates

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Yogi Ben

The 1030 morning yoga class is a Gentle Flowing Hatha Yoga

Suitable for Beginners and Fasters alike though open to all levels of Practice. Bens special blend of combining breath with movement assists you during your cleanse to support the organs in detoxification. This practice is a flowing vinyasa style of class where we untilise the breath and body to move the mind into stillness.
Various techniques are used from Asana (posture) Pranayama (breath) Mudra (gestures) Bhanda (energetic locks) Every class is organic flowing no  classes the same!

Ben has been sharing Yoga at The Sanctuary for 6 years  and has recently returned after a year away with Survival expert Les Stroud from the Discovery Channel where he was Les’ personal Yoga teacher travelling to various parts of the world meeting tribes and discovering how they have survived. Ben also survived to return and share his teachings with us .

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Peters intention is to practice and teach Hatha Yoga including Asana to facilitate the movement of Shakti the moon to the embrace of Shiva the sun in Sahasrara Chakra where conscious awareness and divine energy would dance together.

Thus his philosophy, practice and teachings of Yoga are known as the dance of Shiva and Shakti which creates the potential for unlimited creativity using this combination of conscious awareness and energy.

Peters yogic experience is quite extensive at 64 he has studied yoga 40 plus years with several contemporary masters,  to name a few Sw, Sarasvati, BKS Iyengar, AG Mohan,  and TKV Desikachar. Peter is a senior teacher of the highest caliber his depth in teaching is rare and his asana,  bandha and pranayama practices of yoga are a combination of several styles.

Peter will be teaching daily yoga classes from Nov 1 thru Feb 27 2012
While at the sanctuary  there will be several workshops led by peter please check the details below:

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We are pleased to offer an exclusive Healthy Yoga Holiday package for our Web customers. This inclusive package offers  10 % discount of normal rates

This package offers you a 7 day healthy yoga holiday including twice daily yoga / pilates classes, Private Yoga tuition, daily Spa treatments, daily steam room, Sanctuary therapy session & complimentary arrival tea at our Tea Temple.

NEW – an perfect optional extra to this program is our new RAW FEST – 7 days or healthy raw food and herbal suppliments- cost is 7,700 B

Start this holiday package on any day to suite your travel plans.

This package includes

• Set meal arrival night
• 7 Yoga  classes
• 2 Private Yoga  classes
• 5 Spa treatments *
• 5 Steam Passes
• Any sanctuary therapy session
• + 7 nights accommodation

A.Budget room package    total  cost = 20,790 **  Accommodation in a budget bungalow

B Superior room package  total cost = 24,260 **    Accommodation  in a Hillside Bungalow

C. Deluxe package                 total cost = 31,200 **    Accommodation  in a Weemarn Baan

D. Executive package         total cost  =  35,910**   Accommodation in a Sanctuary Garden Deluxe Suite

E. Extra person sharing the room pays:-  11,500 for services package

* – excludes waxing           ** the quoted price is inclusive of  a 10 % discount.

While we do work hard to keep our prices down, we won’t engage in a race to the bottom. Saving a few Baht at the expense of quality and experience just isn’t worth it. You may only have 1 chance to do this in your life, and we’re committed to creating the most holistic rejuvenating body cleanse available.

Interested in our Healthy Yoga Holiday – Book Here

{ we revise the contents of our program every 6 months based on customer feedback }

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Yoga is an ancient art of self-development, used for thousands of years for physical health, mental well-being and spiritual fulfillment. The system is complete and comprehensive in its nature, utilizing body, breath, mind and spirit as tools for transformation. Modern practice involves mainly asanas (postures) and breath to build good health and harmonious functioning of the whole being.
The meaning of the word yoga is to ‘join together’… the body unites with the breath to develop the mind and spirit, creating a unified and integrated person.

Daily Yoga  Classes

we offer Yoga class Sunday to Friday at 0800,  10:30am & 4.15 pm
Session: 300 Baht/class or 7 pre-paid tickets for 1,600 Baht (@230 Baht each)

From movement to stillness & silence may we experience the true love that we are.

• 0800 Vinyassa flow with Yogi Simon. ……From Nov 1 we are pleased to welcome back Peter Clifford

• 10.30 is focused on beginners and fasters with Yogi Ben

• 415 pm Yoga  with Yogi Ushi, suitable for intermediate to advance students

Inclusive Healthy Yoga Holiday

We are pleased to now offer a discounted 1 week Yoga holiday , inclusive of Yoga classes, Spa sessions ,Private Yoga tuition and accommodation – see details

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Events and retreats Thailand

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Yoga Teacher Training

In conjunction with the Yoga Alliance

The course will last a total of 28 days and will cover the complete fundamentals of good yoga practice and teaching methods. Led by Randall O’Leary, a yogi and yoga teacher for over 18 years, the course is a fun and fascinating way to deepen one’s understanding and experience in yoga. The setting is ideal for yoga, with great healthy food, beautiful beaches and a gorgeous wooden yoga hall to practice in. One could hardly think of a better place to dive deep into the wonders of yoga.

The style of the training is Jungleyoga, a type of yoga created and refined in the jungles of Thailand by Randall. It is a dynamic and creative style which has its source in the classical yoga traditions of India, but is adapted for modern people and lifestyles. Jungleyoga is both intensive and therapeutic in its effects, for the individual learns how to deepen their own relationship with yoga, depending upon their aims, interests and needs. Much more about the style and its flavor can be learned at Jungleyoga.net

The month-long training will cover Hatha yoga in depth and breadth, including the postures (asanas), plenty of breath-work, meditation, mantra and philosophy. We will also cover aspects of anatomy, the subtle body and energy centers, bandhas and of course, how to teach and run yoga classes. The postures will be closely investigated, both from an experiential and a philosophical point of view. Breath-work will also figure prominently into the practice, as it is an integral part of Jungleyoga (and life itself!). We will also practice aspects of meditation and traditional mantras in the daily morning classes.

The course runs for 4 weeks. Each week of the training will be 6 days long with one day off on Saturday. Morning classes will meet for 3.5 hours and afternoon sessions will run about the same length. There will also be a number of evening classes as well. Mornings are mainly centered on the practice of yoga and the exploration of asanas, breath-work and meditations. Afternoons are mostly focused on the ideas behind the practice, teaching methods and the ancient and modern approaches to yoga.

The Jungleyoga Teacher Training course is a Yoga Alliance certified course (RYS 200). Completion of the course entitles the student to register as a certified yoga teacher at the 200 hour level and provides the essential education necessary to teach yoga classes both creatively and safely. Many students do not wish to become yoga teachers but simply want to deepen their experience in yoga; for these students the course is also ideal.

About the teacher

Randall O’Leary has been involved with yoga since 1992 when his mother brought him to his first class. From that point on, he has been studying and practicing yoga with dedication and enthusiasm. He began teaching in India and at the Sanctuary in the mid-1990’s and has been teaching ever since.

He has studied with yoga teachers in the west in the Iyengar and Viniyoga traditions, and has since created the Jungleyoga style. He has also traveled to India over a dozen times and has a teacher in Rishikesh, Uttranchal, India. He was initiated into an ancient order of yogis in 2006 and continues the unbroken lineage of yoga traditions through the Jungleyoga style.

Price:

The cost of the training is 1500 Euro.
Price includes tuition, but not food, accommodation or transportation. For more information and bookings please write to somababa [at] yahoo [dot] com
For accommodation inquiries please visit our accommodation page or write to
info [at] thesanctuarythailand [dot] com

Return to Events page.

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Prana Hall

Our beautiful Prana Hall is located in peaceful rustic jungle.  The Prana Hall is 10 metres x 10 metres (100 square meters of space) with a huge airy astrologically correct pyramid roof and is ideal to practice yoga, dance or whatever discipline you teach.

It is ideal for groups wanting that isolated feeling, yet still requiring the full back up services that the Sanctuary Resort has to offer.

This Hall is purpose-built for groups from other countries that wish to blend their special course with a unique beach/jungle holiday.

It is especially suitable for groups wishing to enjoy and appreciate nature in the most idyllic environment possible.

The Prana Hall has:

• Beautiful green jungle surroundings
• ‘No walls’ all round, enhancing the feeling of space and openness
• Fully Mosquito proofed
• Sound System
• Projector available
• Yoga mats and cushions provided
• Tea temple support including spiritual movies, meditation teachers and ….
• Spa; massage, herbal steam, plunge pool, body treatments,health and fasting programs available
• Renowned Sanctuary Vegetarian/Seafood Restaurant
• On-site Bar

Zen Hall

Our intimate hall space for rent

This hall is 8 meters x 8 meters and is netted in for comfort. It is located on Sanctuary Heights and is comfortable for 12 people doing yoga or more than this for most other activities.

Annual Weather conditions

As much as can be predicted these days

March to November

- Hot and sunny most days
- 28-33 degrees C
– Occasional overnight rain

December to February

- Warm changeable monsoon weather with intermittent wind and rain
– 25-28 degrees C

Note: special rates available for groups ‘out of season’- May-July & September-mid December

For inquiries and bookings please write to relax@thesanctuarythailand.com

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Had Tien Beach

• Jungleyoga Teacher Training. Feb 12 to March 11 2012

• Jungleyoga Teacher Training. July 8 to August 5 2012

2012 Trainings at Sanctuary

at The Sanctuary Resort, Spa & Detox Center

2 programs in 2012

Feb 12 to March 11 2012   &   July 8 to August 5

Yoga Teacher Training

In conjunction with the Yoga Alliance

The course will last a total of 28 days and will cover the complete fundamentals of good yoga practice and teaching methods. Led by Randall O’Leary, a yogi and yoga teacher for over 18 years, the course is a fun and fascinating way to deepen one’s understanding and experience in yoga. The setting is ideal for yoga, with great healthy food, beautiful beaches and a gorgeous wooden yoga hall to practice in. One could hardly think of a better place to dive deep into the wonders of yoga.

The style of the training is Jungleyoga, a type of yoga created and refined in the jungles of Thailand by Randall. It is a dynamic and creative style which has its source in the classical yoga traditions of India, but is adapted for modern people and lifestyles. Jungleyoga is both intensive and therapeutic in its effects, for the individual learns how to deepen their own relationship with yoga, depending upon their aims, interests and needs. Much more about the style and its flavor can be learned at Jungleyoga.net

The month-long training will cover Hatha yoga in depth and breadth, including the postures (asanas), plenty of breath-work, meditation, mantra and philosophy. We will also cover aspects of anatomy, the subtle body and energy centers, bandhas and of course, how to teach and run yoga classes. The postures will be closely investigated, both from an experiential and a philosophical point of view. Breath-work will also figure prominently into the practice, as it is an integral part of Jungleyoga (and life itself!). We will also practice aspects of meditation and traditional mantras in the daily morning classes.

The course runs for 4 weeks. Each week of the training will be 6 days long with one day off on Saturday. Morning classes will meet for 3.5 hours and afternoon sessions will run about the same length. There will also be a number of evening classes as well. Mornings are mainly centered on the practice of yoga and the exploration of asanas, breath-work and meditations. Afternoons are mostly focused on the ideas behind the practice, teaching methods and the ancient and modern approaches to yoga.

The Jungleyoga Teacher Training course is a Yoga Alliance certified course (RYS 200). Completion of the course entitles the student to register as a certified yoga teacher at the 200 hour level and provides the essential education necessary to teach yoga classes both creatively and safely. Many students do not wish to become yoga teachers but simply want to deepen their experience in yoga; for these students the course is also ideal.

About the teacher

Randall O’Leary has been involved with yoga since 1992 when his mother brought him to his first class. From that point on, he has been studying and practicing yoga with dedication and enthusiasm. He began teaching in India and at the Sanctuary in the mid-1990’s and has been teaching ever since.

He has studied with yoga teachers in the west in the Iyengar and Viniyoga traditions, and has since created the Jungleyoga style. He has also traveled to India over a dozen times and has a teacher in Rishikesh, Uttranchal, India. He was initiated into an ancient order of yogis in 2006 and continues the unbroken lineage of yoga traditions through the Jungleyoga style.

Price: The cost of the training is 1500 Euro.
Price includes tuition, but not food, accommodation or transportation. For more information and bookings please write to somababa@yahoo.com
For accommodation inquiries please visit our accommodation page or write to info@thesanctuarythailand.com

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Exploring the Masculine & Feminine Within:  An Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Sati & Caroline

Dates: June 30 to July 6, 2012
Retreat Length: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Location: The Sanctuary Thailand
on the island of Koh Phangan, Thailand.

Accommodation:

Retreat

The Teachers

Sati Chmelar
Ashtanga Yoga Instructor

Caroline McMahon - Ashtanga Yoga Instructor

at The Sanctuary Resort, Spa & Detox Center

July 8 to August 5………. 6 weeks

Yoga Teacher Training

In conjunction with the Yoga Alliance

The Jungleyoga Level II Immersion Workshop: Exploration and Transformation

We are excited to offer a new Jungleyoga course, the Level II. This course is designed to build upon the fundamentals which are offered in a basic, Level I training course. Upon these foundations we can then take our yoga to higher and deeper levels through an immersion in yoga practice. The Level II course will establish a more solid and comprehensive experience of yoga and a more complete understanding of the methods and philosophies behind the practices.
Our primary goal will be one of exploration of the yogic techniques and practices, so that we develop a real and genuine experience of them. Too often, the practices are only concepts in our minds, not based on actual experience. When we know something in yoga, it is because we have actually lived it and done it; in this way we gain true knowledge. This approach will lead to a greater depth of our yoga experience and help us to grow and transform. This transformation is the fundamental goal of all yoga, but it can only happen when we invest our energy and attention into the practice of it.
Another primary goal of the Level II course is the process of self-investigation and self-knowledge. Only by knowing ourselves, our habits, patterns, minds and hearts can we really implement a lasting and profound change within us. The course will help each of us to grow as individuals, in our own unique way. The course is designed to give the space and the knowledge for students to explore the yoga in the way that they need and want to explore it. Each person inevitably practices their own unique yoga, and the development of this yoga is an essential element of the Level II course.

Basic Elements of the Course
The course will focus on developing a more regular and consistent practice of yoga. By going more deeply into certain types of practices, our experiences will deepen. Thus, each day we will have a basic subject of exploration. In the asanas (postures), we will focus on developing certain types of poses or directions each day. For example, one day will focus on backbending, another on inversions, another on strength and core power, hip opening and restorative/yin/supported poses. By focusing on specific areas, we will actually make progress in our poses and hopefully be able to perform more difficult poses with greater comfort.
We will also be developing a regular pattern of breath exercises, which is called pranayama. Each week we will have a (more or less) set series of pranayama breaths, which we will repeat every day. Especially with the yoga of breathing, one must repeat the same fundamental patterns each day, of a long period of time if there is going to be any progress. Many people have never done pranayama regularly and do not know how to create a pranayama practice. The course will develop our regular pranayama practice and also help us to understand the fundamental elements of pranayama.

The third element we will work with consistently is a mantra practice. In the Level I course, we learned some of the simple and basic mantras which are used as aids to energetic development and meditation. In Level II, we will build the intensity of the mantra practice by learning some more difficult and interesting chants. The learning of mantras and their regular practice is a very powerful part of yoga and helps to develop mental clarity and concentration.
Philosophy and Concepts in the Course

The course will not be entirely about practice, however, because it is vital that we understand the ideas and philosophy behind the techniques. Many people are unclear about the overall methods of yoga and tantra; in the course we will broaden our scope and explore the philosophy of Hatha yoga, tantra, Ayurveda (Indian medicine) and the classical yoga philosophy of Patanjali.

For the exploration of Hatha yoga, we will study elements of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which is a classical manual of Hatha yoga practice. We will also look more deeply into the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, on which most yoga systems are based. Tantra and its methods will also be a subject of study, by this we mean the classical tantric methods and not the modern versions of tantra.
Another focus will be aspects of Ayurveda, the Indian medical system, which is very useful to the practice of yoga in that it helps us be become more balanced and healthy in our lives. Throughout all of these subjects, the course will develop our knowledge of Sanskrit words and concepts, which is critical to the comprehension of yogic concepts and practices.

Developing as a Yoga Teacher
The course is officially a ‘teacher training’, which means that it should prepare us for guiding others and teaching yoga classes. The personal work of yoga practice is the best way to prepare to teach yoga classes, but we will also look more deeply into methods of teaching. We will develop our knowledge of sequencing and building practices for teaching. This will help us to create practices which have a variety of purposes and effects, so that we can be creative and dynamic in our teaching. During the course we will practice aspects of yoga teaching on each other, which will include planning and teaching classes and sequences, using props and aids and helping students to modify poses so that they can get the most out of the practices.

The Course in General
The course will be 6 weeks of practice, with a short break after 3 weeks. It is designed to be a 500 level course, following the requirements of the Yoga Alliance. Upon completion, the student will be certified at the 500 level. This assumes that the student has completed a 200 Hour Teacher Training. Thus, the overall time-frame of the course is about 300 hours.
If one cannot complete the entire course, there is still a possibility to attend part of the course. If desired, you may attend however much of the course you can and accumulate hours towards the 500 Level certification. If there is no interest in the certification, any part of the course may be attended. It is preferable if one attends the beginning of the course and not start in the middle. Special cases will be considered if you write to Randall.
The course will meet in the Sanctuary’s beautiful Prana Hall, a spacious wooden hall nestled in the jungle.
Daily Timings
The course will meet 6 days per week, for 6 weeks total (adding a few days in the middle take the course to around 6.5 weeks). We meet in the morning for practice at 7 am and continue to about 10.30. There is a break for breakfast and another meeting around 11.30 for 2 hours. After that, we have a break for the afternoon and meet back around 5 for more practice and exploration. Some evenings we will meet for fire rituals and meditation.

Costs
The cost of the course will be only 2000 Euro if one signs up before May 15, 2012; after this date the cost will be 2200 Euro. This price includes tuition, but not food, accommodation or transportation. For more information and bookings please write to somababa@yahoo.com . For accommodation inquiries please visit our accommodation page or write to info@thesanctuarythailand.com

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(16 nights accommodation)

Program starts every Monday

This Weight Loss Program starts with a our delicious RAW FEST , where you nourish the body with delicious fresh local  vegetable , fruit &  Juice.  h. Through out the day you take a regime of Herbs, and Health Shoots including Wheat grass, Spirulina, and Milk thistle to keep you energized.

This initial gentle detox program rests the colon and increases the bodies reserves of & vitamins and minerals, this is an excellent way to kick start weight loss and prepare your body for a seven day complete Detox which begins on day 6 . On day twelve we begin reintroducing solid food carefully selected from our Cleanse menu for the final two days. Our aim is that you leave here not only without that excess weight, but well nourished and equipped to continue healthy eating for life.

Included in the program is

• Pre-fast interview and consultation,
• Complete with a comprehensive fasting support manual.
• Weigh in and measurements every five days
• Before and after Photos to let you see your progress
• The complete array of herbal intestinal cleansers and nutritional supplements
• Psyllium husk and bentonite clay purification “shakes” 5 times daily through the seven day colon cleanse
• 1 organic coffee “colema board” colonic flushes daily during detox program
• Full probiotic (intestinal bacteria) replacement programme
• Yoga classes daily – includes 2 private yoga classes to help you get started
• Spa treatment One hour session daily
• Herbal steam room daily use
• Any 2 private sessions with Sanctuary Therapists.
• An informative library of fasting, nutrition, alternative medicine, spiritual literature etc.,
• including audio and video
• On-demand herbal tea and fresh filtered spring water
• Constant supervision and support from the wellness centre crew during your detox
• Exit interview and consultation
• Accommodation for 14 day program, plus two additional nights for your arrival and departure day.

Here at Sanctuary we have an abundance of Natural therapists, so here all year round and others just passing through. We invite your to try out some complimentary therapies to aid your lifestyle change, just check our notice board once you arrive.

Currently we have Cranio Sacral balancing, Reiki, ChiJung, Deep tissue Therapeutic massage, to name but a few.

This program includes

• 16 nights Accommodation
• 7 day cleanse
• 7 day RAW FEST
• 14 yoga classes
• 4 private fitness sessions
• 5 private 1:1 session with yoga or Pilates teacher
• 14 spa sessions
• Daily Herbal Steam room sessions
• Daily support

Cost of this program for   2012 is

Detox Air Con Dorm: total 62,650Thai Baht (in 6 bed air con dorm)
Superior Room: total 84,100 Thai Baht ( Hillside fan bungalow – hot water shower)
Deluxe Room: total 99,950 Thai Baht ( Weemarn Baan or upgrade )
Executive Room:- 111,750 Thai Baht ( Sanctuary garden air con suite )

Second person sharing the room pays 57.000 B for the WLP

These prices reflect a 10% discount

While we do work hard to keep our prices down, we won’t engage in a race to the bottom. Saving a few Baht at the expense of quality and experience just isn’t worth it. You may only have 1 chance to do this in your life, and we’re committed to creating the most holistic rejuvenating body cleanse available.

Full program schedule, menu and accommodation details available upon request.
info [at] thesanctuarythailand [dot] com

Program revised  and improved Dec 2011

Make a Fasting Accommodation Booking

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