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This Villa rents for 3,500 B per night

Also available is the Palms Hut, a simple hut neighboring on the Villa. This is a perfect friends or additional room for a Palms Villa booking @ 800 B per night extra

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• Two unique and secluded hall spaces
• Wide selection of individual and group accommodation
• Healthy group set meal options
• Private evening events
• Additional classes, programs and therapies
• Promotional services

Please inquire by email life@thesanctuarythailand.com for further details and to make a booking

Hall spaces

Sanctuary Life can offer retreat leaders and teachers a choice of two beautiful hall spaces designed in harmony with the jungle surroundings.   Halls and their bathrooms are cleaned on a daily basis, according to your schedule.

Prana Hall

This gorgeous, secluded space is topped with a pyramid astrologically aligned, to the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt.  Together with the soothing sound of a gentle waterfall running underneath, the Prana Hall has been called magical, vibrant and powerful.  This hall is suitable for most activities and can accommodate groups of up to 30 people for dancing or sitting or up to 25 people for yoga and similar activities. Includes:

• 10 x 10 square metre area with smooth wooden floor
• 2 private bathrooms
• Fully mosquito screened
• Water filter
• Tea-making facilities
• Yoga Mats
• Cushions
• Altar area
• White Board with markers
• High quality sound system (2 x 250watt speakers) with mini jack input and wireless microphones
• Projector and Screen available for rent (subject to availability)

Zen Hall

Nestled amongst the tree tops overlooking the ocean, Zen Hall gives one the feeling of being on top of the world!  This secluded space lives up to its name and is ideal for smaller groups of up to 16 people. Includes:

• 7.5 x 8.5 square metre area with a tiled floor
• 1 private bathroom
• Fully mosquito screened
• Water filter
• Tea-making facilities
• Yoga Mats
• Bodywork / Massage mattresses
• Meditation Cushions
• Altar area
• Chalk Board
• Sound system with mini jack input
• Projector and Screen available for rent (subject to availability)

Accommodation

Group Accommodation

We are pleased to be able to offer a wonderful group accommodation space for private retreats, the Zorba Dwellings. Set in our gardens and on 3 levels it has a 14 bedded dorm room on the top floor, each with a lockable privacy box and shelf space. There are 4 private rooms (1 with en-suite) on the main level and another private room with 2 king-size beds underneath.  Based on double occupancy in the private rooms, the complex can accommodate 24 people.  A single fee can be paid for the entire complex; the dorm beds and rooms can be allocated according to the group’s preferences. Teachers can choose to pass on accommodation charges to their students as they wish, perhaps incorporating them into the cost of the retreat. The space includes 4 bathrooms, 5 shower rooms and communal washing areas. Most teachers who lead a retreat at the Sanctuary choose to book the Zorba Dwellings as an affordable accommodation option for their students, avoiding any potential problems with room availability. Staying together will promote group cohesiveness and enhances the overall retreat experience.  The Zorba accommodation is available for rent at a special group rate of 6,000 baht per night (reduced from 7,500 baht). Discounts are available during quieter periods.

Other Accommodation

Some group leaders choose to let their students to book their own accommodation. There are a variety of accommodation options, from bungalows to our unique Sanctuary Houses, built artfully into the natural landscape.  Our Sanctuary Garden luxury accommodation, near the Tea Temple, are one of the only air conditioned options available at Had Tien.  Email us for further details and to discuss the best accommodation options for your retreat.

Group Meals

The Sanctuary restaurant can offer healthy and cost effective group set meals, with many options from our extensive menu.  These shared meals are arranged in advance and can be prepared to be ready at the end of a morning or evening session. This prevents any extra waiting time and allows everybody to get back to class quicker or simply enjoy more free time between sessions. You may wish to organise a set group lunch and leave the evening open for individual choice, or vice versa.  There is no minimum or maximum number of set meals, however it is recommended to arrange no more than one set meal per day to allow for some flexibility. It is a great idea to plan an introduction group dinner on the evening before your retreat begins and a celebratory dinner on the final evening. For extra intimacy, we offer the option to hire the Tea Temple for an evening meal.

Tea Temple Private Events

We can open the Tea Temple for private groups in the evening for a cover charge of 50 baht per person, minimum 10 people. Some ideas for private events at the Tea Temple:

• We offer a free orientation talk for all groups, led by a member of our staff who will introduce group members to the Sanctuary and provide useful information.  This is perfect to coincide with an introduction dinner.
• Screen a movie/video to your group with our projector.. provide your own video or choose from our collection.
• Private group dinner – organise a set meal from the Sanctuary restaurant and we can deliver the food to the Tea Temple for extra privacy. This could be combined with a movie screening following the meal.
• Host a fun social evening for the group… past examples include an Indian Night of dance and music, Chocolate-Feeding, Games Night, Tea and Tarot or ‘Love Lounge’!

Optional extras – Classes, programs and therapies

The Sanctuary offers retreat leaders the opportunity to incorporate various classes and programs with its world class teachers for students to enjoy.  This can provide you with a well deserved break! Offerings include:

• Yoga
• Pilates
• Meditation
• Detox and Fasting programs
• Massage and Bodywork training
• Alternative natural healing therapies
• Relaxing spa treatments

Promotion

While you will be responsible for promotion of your retreat or workshop, we will happily assist you to get the word out!  Please provide posters and information to us by email once details are confirmed. Our promotional services include -

• event announcements on our newsletter and Facebook page (over 2,200 followers) and a link to webpage with further details
• an individual webpage on the Sanctuary website with details of the retreat
• A4 size posters displayed at the Sanctuary restaurant/reception, Wellness Center and the Tea Temple

School of Life

From the beginning of the New Year until the end of March, we run our annual School of Life, a series of workshops led by internationally recognised teachers. These workshops are open to all participants.  As a result, we are unable to offer the Prana Hall to private groups during the first three month of the year. Zen Hall may be available during this peak period, please enquire by email to confirm availability.

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If you are cleansing or fasting at the Wellness Center, these therapies will compliment and enhance the transformative process of detoxification. They can also deepen your yoga or Pilates practice.  A session with one of our healers is included within the Weight Loss Program and Yoga Holiday programs.

Our tranquil healing spaces, the Moon and Sun pyramids, are located in the tropical garden behind the Tea Temple.  Be sure to visit the Tea Temple on arrival for the latest information and to book a healing session.  Contact life@thesanctuarythailand.com for further details.

The Gathering – 3pm every Sunday

Join us at the Tea Temple every Sunday at 3pm for the opportunity to meet our healers…  learn about available treatments, ask questions and participate in demonstrations.  It is also a chance to meet other guests and find out about upcoming workshops, events and classes!  During the School of Life, workshop teachers will present talks and demonstrations at the Gathering, before their workshop begins on Monday.

The following therapies are currently available from December 2011 to March 2012

Chi Nei Tsang – Taoist Abdominal Massage

Rolfing – Structural Integration Massage

Life Coaching

Astrology Readings

Reiki

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Qi Gong

Yoga Bodywork Massage

Reflexology

Nutritional Consultation

Four Handed Massage

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

Craniosacral Therapy

Shiatsu massage

Theta Healing

Neuro Linguistic Programming

Shamanic Healing

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The following will give you an example of other therapies that we have offered in the past and look forward to offering again sometime in the future.

Ayurvedic Medicine

Naturopathy

Iridology

Lymphatic Drainage massage

Orthopedic massage

Regression Therapy & Past Life Channeling

Chakra Balancing

Hypnotherapy

Conscious Relating

Breath Therapy

Primal Rebirth

Tarot and Channelled readings

Numerology

Psychotherapy

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This is a place where you can be free to express your true self in the present moment and explore the journey that is life..   Sanctuary Life has something to offer everyone.  We have created beautiful spaces for meditation, transformation and celebration.

Sanctuary Life is based at the Tea Temple, next to the entrance to the Sanctuary Gardens.  Visit us and discover everything that is happening at the Sanctuary during your stay.

Meditation

Building on the foundation established by our popular daily yoga classes, Sanctuary Life now offers a greater diversity of spiritual classes, workshops and retreats.  Whether you are a meditation master or just opening your third eye for the first time.. we invite you to join us in exploring and discovering what lies within.  Meditation brings relaxation, mental clarity, inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.  Our nightly free meditation classes are the perfect introduction to different forms of meditation and quieting the mind.  Join us every week at the Tea Temple for the Conscious Cinema, where we screen videos and movies from our inspiring, informative and enlightening collection.

Transformation

The Sanctuary is the perfect place to take time out to choose a new direction and transform yourself physically and spiritually, making an improvement to your whole wellbeing.  The School of Life is our peak season schedule of 5 day transformational workshops held during the first three months of the year.  We also love to host unique private retreats and workshops for a variety of spiritual and personal development leaders.  Complementing our highly regarded Wellness Center, our team of skilled healers, body workers and natural therapists will assist you to access your body’s own healing potential.  In addition to three daily yoga classes, our daily Pilates class will help you develop greater core strength and stability and get in touch with your body and its physical capabilities!  We also organise many different transformative workshops and classes all year round, depending on teacher availability.

Celebration

Enjoyment and celebration of life in the present moment is at the core of our philosophy! We warmly welcome people of all ages and backgrounds to our corner of paradise to meet new life-long friends.  This is a place where open-minded people from across the world get together to share their ideas and enjoy great company.  We host a variety of group events, workshops and classes for you to enjoy every week.  Share your creativity with our musical jam sessions, creative writing, drawing and jewellery making sessions.   Don’t forget our entertaining and popular Open Mic night, every Thursday evening at the Sanctuary restaurant!

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You can visit the Tea Temple for more information about everything and anything that is happening at the Sanctuary.  Open between 1pm – 6pm every day, except Saturdays.

• Relax with a fresh cup of tea or sample one of our delicious and healthy shakes and raw chocolate balls!
• Learn more about our healing team and make a booking.
• Enjoy a Tea Ceremony and learn about the art of drinking and enjoying the spirit of tea.
• Escape the sun or rain and meet with a friend or simply curl up with an interesting book.
• Browse our bookstore, containing a selection of books relating to spirituality and health; these are free to read within the Tea Temple.
• Our shop includes a collection of high quality nutritional supplements and other gifts including crystals, jewellery, tea and tea cups.
• Drop in for the The Gathering on Sunday at 3pm to meet our team, find out more about the healers and upcoming workshops and events.
• Grab one of our guitars or drums and express your musical talent.
• Listen to one of our guest teachers or healers give an informational talk about their area of speciality.

The Tao of Tea

Drinking tea is all about taking time out to just be with the moment…

We serve a range of fine teas, including oolong, green, black, masala chai and herbal teas from China, Japan and of course, Thailand.  Each tea has been selected for quality and flavour and all are loose-leaf or whole-flower teas.

Health Qualities

Oolong and green teas contain high levels of anti-oxidants, which help the body to fight off disease. In addition, they help move stagnant Qi or energy, clearing toxins and heaviness. In many cultures, these teas are drank for weight loss due to their ability to move toxins and improve circulation.

The Qi of Tea

Many caffeinated drinks such as coffee can raise energy so quickly that one loses their grounding and becomes jittery and scattered. The Qi of tea will rise gradually enough that one does not become ungrounded.

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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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What does a week at The Sanctuary look like?

Our week begins on a Sunday at 3pm with our event The Gathering at the Tea Temple. At this event we will tell you what the follwong week will bring. You can meet the facilitators and healers, ask questions, sign up for events and watch demonstrations.

Monday to Friday sees an array of events, classes and workshops. Classes last 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. Workshops may be half-day, whole day or even a few days long. We also have Tea Temple events, such as kirtan chanting, consciousness cinema (discourses and spiritual documentaries), and free talks. The Tea Temple is also open each day (except Sat) for teas, light snacks and our new age store.

Events we regularly host:

• Biodanza/ Five Rhythms/ Ecstatic Dance
• Weekly Astrology “Weather Report” talk
• Full Moon Ceremonies
• Kirtan Chanting by candlelight
• Blissful Balance of Ayurveda: talk and Q&A
• Transformational Breathwork sessions
• Tantric Meditation classes
• Life Drawing Classes
• Manifestation Workshop

Consciousness Cinema

We have a huge range of alternative documentaries and discourses. These are available on request if three or more people want to watch, and are usually screen at 4pm. Popular requests include:

• Dances of Ecstasy
• Baraka
• David Deida: spirit, sex, love
• Osho discourses
• Eckhart Tolle discourses
• Gangaji discouses
• Byron Katie: The Work
• Non-Violent Communication
• Krishna Das: the Yoga of Chant
• Sita sings the Blues (the Ramayana)

You can call into the Tea Temple at any time in our opening hours to find out more and sign up for classes.

We hope you will enjoy the events and activities at The Sanctuary!

Weekly Events

Tuesday Movie under the Stars

Lay back and relax on the beach underneath the starry sky and enjoy a movie from our eclectic collection, every Tuesday night at 8:30pm.  Movies are screened in the restaurant during wet weather!

Thursday Open Mic Night

From singing, guitar, poetry and comedy to raincoat fashion parades, dijeridoo and belly dancing; we’ve nearly seen it all at our very popular Open Mic night.  It happens every Thursday night at the Sanctuary restaurant.  Whether you are on stage or in the audience, it is always an entertaining evening.. our talented Thai staff often join in the fun!

The Gathering  -  3pm every Sunday

Join us at the Tea Temple every Sunday at 3pm for the opportunity to meet our healers…  learn about the natural therapies on offer, ask questions and participate in demonstrations.  It is also the perfect chance to meet other guests and find out about upcoming workshops, events and classes!  During the School of Life, workshop teachers will present talks and demonstrations at the Gathering, before their workshop begins on Monday.

Get outdoors!

Hiking

Either take on the challenge of the jungle walk to Had Rin town (approximately 2 hours) or perhaps explore the riverbed and the waterfalls as the trail meanders its way up the hillside. There are also walks to other bays further north on the east coast.

The viewpoint is a beautiful place that some people find on their first day here, yet others take years to discover! A short 15 minute walk to the top of the headlands reveals a stunning view up the coast and of neighbouring island Koh Samui. Getting there for sunrise is a pilgrimage well worth the effort.

Boat Trips

Traditional Thai long-tail boat trips can be arranged with any of the family boatmen. Cruise the east coast in a long-tail boat and enjoy waterfalls, stunning coral and deserted beaches.

Sea Kayaking

We offer sea kayaks for rent as an adventurous and healthy way to explore the beautiful east coast of Koh Phangan. Take a packed lunch, visit deserted beaches and practice your snorkelling!

Ang Thong Marine National Park

Located west of Koh Phangan, a speedboat day trip to the marine reserve can be organised for you. This is an amazing day out where you can snorkel in totally untouched coral gardens, picnic on empty beaches and explore the Emerald Lake.

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01 April – 24 April 2012

At The Sanctuary Resort , Koh Pha Ngan

Price: from 2,400 USD

Training limited to 20 students.

Course outline:

History

• Pattabhi Jois
• T. Krishnamachayra
• The eight limbs of Patanjali
• History of Ashtanga Yoga.

Pranayama

• Ujjayi Breath – theory and practice.
• Working with breath in Ashtanga sequences.
• Sun Salutations
• Suryanamaskara A and B – theory and practice.

Asanas

• Names (sanskrit and english)
• Standing, seated, and finishing asanas of the Primary Series with a detailed breakdown of the poses.
• Practice and benefits of the asanas.
• Verbal and hands-on adjustments.

Chakras/ Naulis/ Bandhas

• Names and functions
• Locations and importance
• Naulis – theory and practice
• Bandhas – theory and practice

It’s Yoga Vinyasa System

Practicing and teaching the sequences:

• Full Primary Series
• Modified Primary Series
• Mixed Levels Routine
• Modified Intermediate Series (Rocket II)
• Minimum Daily requirement)

Becoming a teacher

• Principles of teaching
• Etiquette/ responsibility in the classroom
• Finding your own voice as a teacher
• Developing a personal teaching philosophy
• Marketing yourself as a teacher

Most important, the It’s Yoga teacher training system is designed to help you find your own unique ‘yoga voice’ and help you to learn to teach from it. After we have taught students the basics and helped students to find their own yoga voice, the last part of the program will offer practical experience training students to lead small yoga groups. You will leave our program a yoga teacher, ready and certified by It’s Yoga to teach Ashtanga yoga.

For more info, visit the website: www.itsyoga-thailand.com or send an email to: info@itsyoga-thailand.com

Namaste.

It’s Yoga Rocket training with David C.Kyle

26 April – 02 May 2012

Price: 800 USD

Locations: The Sanctuary, Koh Pagnan

Learn the Rocket …..

Larry Schultz created the Rocket routine, a series of postures based on a modification of the traditional Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga primary and intermediate series.  The perfect marriage of tempo and sequence, these advanced routines are appropriate for all levels levels of students.  With plenty of ways to modify the classical poses, the benefits of the poses are transmitted equally to renew vitality and energy.

This vibrant routine is called the “Rocket” because, “it gets you there faster.” The Rocket is designed to wake up the nervous system and feed it the precious prana it craves while promoting a spirit of change and freedom in the practice.

About your Teacher

David C. Kyle
David Kyle is a senior teacher of the It’s Yoga system and the founder of the Progressive Ashtanga Yoga movement that honors the traditional teachings of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois and embraces the revolutionary views of Larry Schultz. This Ashtanga Yoga style holds no dogmas or bias towards the asana practice that is designed to fit the individual practitioner. We are all inclusive! Our philosophies and understanding of this ancient practice is becoming more popular as the Ashtanga Yoga community grows and more students are learning to maintain a healthy and consistent practice that honors their bodies present moment.

David leads trainings in traditional Ashtanga Yoga as well as the It’s Yoga training system as a Level 3 Senior teacher with weekend workshops, the 200 hour intensives, and 500 hour apprenticeship programs. As owner of It’s Yoga Puerto Rico, he lead daily classes and yearly trainings on one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean. David travels throughout the United States, South America, Mexico, and occasionally in European countries, so he is always open to travel and help “spread the love”, so feel free to contact him about visiting your area!

David’s teaching style is easy going and carries a specific foundation in the It’s Yoga philosophical approach to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. There is a sense of light heartedness in a practice that demands a lot of heart to push through the dynamic structure of Ashtanga yoga sequencing, while maintaining a sense of graceful composure. Specific detail to breath and movement coordination is always a main focus in my classes, which provides a sense of safety and control for the practitioner. The function of the posture is where we want to bring our attention and release from the ego centered obsession with the form of the body or its external alignment. You are all perfect the way you are!

Teach the Rocket

Our intensives our designed to share and breakdown the world famous Rocket Routines. They are physically awakening and mind soothing with enhanced drills, core routines and modifications to support students in deepening their experience with the advanced poses of the Ashtanga System. 10 day sessions break-down the Rocket 1 and 2 routines

Purpose Statement:

The Purpose of this training is to invite students into the mechanical brainwork of the Rocket Series.  Appropriatly dubbed the “feel-good” routine, the sequence and philosophy are well thought out, and proven to be effective over years of experience practicing in this system.  These ground-breaking routines approaches the Ashtanga Vinyasa system in an open, fun and challenging way.

The Training

You will learn the Rocket routine in detail, learn the mechanics of “flying”, and learn the method and nuances helpful in teaching the Rocket. A Rocket video and training manual come as part of the curriculum.

Program Components

Flying is made possible by combining multiple aspects of yoga that when put together allow you to move and maintain a sense of levitation or flight in your practice. Principals you will learn include:

• Breath
• Forward and backward bends
• Scripting techniques
• The first chapter of the Sutras of Patanjali
• Adjustments
• Practice drills
• 140 Ashtanga postures in the Rocket system sequenced by days of the week
• Abdominal strength and control
• Full body strengthening including hand, wrist, shoulder, and back development
• Stacking methods for inversions
• Drishti (the integration of eye focus into your practice)

Learning the “Mechanics of Flight”

Flying is the ability to move fluidly through your practice in sections that require balancing on your hands while your feet are off the ground: Areas covered include:

• Weight Transfer into the hands
• Floating back and forth in the Sun Salutations
• Jump backs from seated postures
• Inversions and handstands from standing postures
• Arm balances and inversions from seated positions
• Creating fluid movement throughout you practice
• Floating with control vs. ballistics

Arm Balancing and Inversions

Balancing on your hands has many invigorating benefits. Some of the arm balancing and inversion techniques taught include:

• Headstand
• elbow stand
• scorpion
• handstands (multiple variations)
• crow posture
• side crow
• one legged crow
• “crazy eight” posture
• tripod headstand
• peacock posture, and much more

The Rocket trainings mostly consist of students from our 200 hour teacher training program since the trainings inception over 10 years ago.  These trainings are a  great opportunity to put in some hours of practice without distraction, and open up to new routines and ideas.  On track for 500 hours…

For more info, visit the website: www.itsyoga-thailand.com or send an email to: info@itsyoga-thailand.com

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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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