After nearly 14 years as ‘captain’ of the good ship Sanctuary its an honour to answer some of the questions that have been submitted . As you can imagine there have been 1,000′s of questions over the years . Questions i have been asked a lot .. really truly… What time will the boat  come ? , will the rain stop ? , Is Koh Pha Ngan an island ? .. well ill leave you figure out he answers to these ones .

How long have you lived at sanctuary  and how did you come to work there & do you have any regrets about living there ? .

I first came to Sanctuary in 1991 to the opening party and like many of you , i was hooked from the very first visit . Between then and 1998 when I came to work and live here i tried to get here 1 or 2 times per year. In my past life I was a nurse manager / project manager and was lucky to live in Borneo for some years .Sanctuary  was the only place i found where I could totally STOP, put the breaks on and be here / now .

My only regret is that , after finding the PERFECT place for a holiday – i now need to leave Sanctuary to take my holidays – i lost my holiday destination ….. but that’s OK

What is the best thing about living at Sanctuary :-

Phew – where to start . The openness of people, the perfect tropical lifestyle or …it must be :-

Meeting so many really nice, sincere people . Its such a juxtaposition to how we life ‘out there’ where we are thought to not trust someone unless they are introduced etc .Here – its Yippee – lots of sincere people hanging out and exploring life

Why do so many mozzies bite me???

A good question that is asked a lot here.

In fact I like it when asked because usually it’s by new guests & I have found that mosquitoes seem to like ‘fresh blood’- in that they seem to focus on new arrivals over the old stock like me – Lucky me !

Scientists have identified several proteins found in mosquitoes’ antennae and heads that latch on to chemical markers, or odorants, emitted from our skin. These markers are produced by the natural processes of our bodies and, like neon signs, they let the mosquitoes’ smell center know you’re around.

Personally I agree with this theory : Blood-type markers are chemicals released by people of a specific blood type – so if someone with AB blood emitted a marker, it would be different than that released by B. One study  found persons with Type O blood suffered more mosquito landings because of the odorant markers they emit than any other blood type.

pregnancy seems to be a big winner for mosquito attraction, probably because mothers-to-be exhale 21 percent more carbon dioxide (quite a turn-on to the six-legged species) and are on average 1.26 degrees Fahrenheit warmer around the belly than their non-pregnant counterparts, due to the temperature of amniotic fluid. Also, having just 12 ounces of beer increases your mosquito appeal, possibly because of the increase in body temperature it causes or because skin markers change when metabolizing cocktails.

For whatever reason,   its best to protect yourself at sun rise and set – the mozzie times . At certain times of the year when the risk of Dengue fever is high we also use a government recommended FOG to break a disease cycle . Thankfully we have not had a dengue outbreak for over 12 years due to our diligence .

Why are we not growing our own food in the bay?

Over the years we have had specialist gardeners and permaculturists come and visit and some even stayed for a few year . In the early days (1991 to 1995) we attempted to grow some of our own fruit and veg but actually it proved a very time-consuming exercise,  requiring a lot of management due to bugs and the like, and only ever offered minimal returns . We tried only 5 years ago to grow our own organic lettuce but again this proved to be much more work than the returns we managed to get from the program.   To actually grow enough supplies to assist our customer services would require a lot more land that Sanctuary has available . So we will concentrate on what we are good at ………………..

Do you have psychic powers?

Do you mean -can I predict the Lottery numbers or  can I move rocks by telepathy  or tell the future:  NO . But I do believe  we all have an intuition, an ability to connect with the universe and become one … nae briefly for most, in this space. I also believe that the energies of the universe can be used for healing and have experienced this many times first hand – how can  I not, living at Sanctuary  for 14 years . Do I have Psychic powers ,I certainly have healing powers as do we all. We just need to be open to being in that space of oneness and let the energy do its thing .

What is presence ?

Surely its Being Here / Now

Why does the sanctuary not use solar power? 

20 years ago we experimented with solar power  on one of the houses . The power to light ratio simply did not work for us then.  Now I think that the technology has come on in leaps and bounds and between better panels and deep cell batteries it is more achievable . However now our problem is that we have grown a lot and the investment would be huge. Its not something we have disregarded  but do not see it as a viable project at this time.

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

Why, when babies drink only white liquid, does their sh_t come out very smelly, creamy, and various shades of green?

FIRSTLY – WE DONT DO KIDS AT SANCTUARY – HA HA - but this is obviously from a new Dad

Yellow, Creamy Poop – Looks like Cottage Cheese  (Breastfed Babies)

If you are breastfeeding exclusively – meaning that you are not using any formula, your baby’s poop will become yellow and have a creamy or mushy consistency. It may look like you’ve mixed cottage cheese with mustard, and there are seedy specks in it. The baby poop may smell mild, and maybe even slightly sweet.

Sometimes, your baby’s poop may turn a green hue, and if your baby does not have any other symptoms – such as looking uncomfortable – you shouldn’t worry. This change in color may be caused by something that you (mom) ate, and it passed to your baby through breast milk.

From Hip Chics guide to pregnancy ,babies and Poop

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The Sanctuary Resort in Thailand is the perfect place to host a retreat, a workshop, or a yoga teacher training course.

The Sanctuary offers a truly unique and supportive environment for you and your students to learn, share and grow together.  Besides your group activities, you can relax and enjoy the beach and jungle surroundings while feasting on a wide variety of food options, including healthy seafood, vegetarian and raw choices; and soak up the unique vibe with an eclectic mix of friendly and open-minded guests from around the world. You can even relax and unwind at the end of the day with one of our many delicious spa treatments!

Our halls are suitable for a wide range of transformational and personal growth retreats.  Examples of the types of groups that we have hosted include Yoga teacher training and Yoga retreats, massage / bodywork / healing training courses, Tantra, meditation, Ecstatic Dance / Biodanza and Qi Gong.

A complete range of services and facilities are available to make your retreat or workshop a successful and life changing event, including:

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

Please read on for more details.  If you would like to bring your group to The Sanctuary or need further information, please get in touch with us by email.

Availability

From mid-December to the end of March, The Sanctuary has a very busy high season!  During this time our accommodation is at full capacity and we offer our School of Life classes and workshops to all of our guests.  Unfortunately, we are unable to offer our spaces to private retreats during this period.

SPECIAL OFFER

We are currently offering a special deal for retreats and groups that will take place between May and November 2012.  This offer is available for groups of 10 or more people – if you have a smaller group, please contact us to discuss options.

The offer includes:

• Free accommodation for the retreat leader in one of our simple bungalows, or 50% discount on one of our deluxe rooms
• Specially discounted accommodation for retreat participants/training students.
• Complimentary group dinner on your first night to welcome your group to The Sanctuary

Hall Spaces

We are delighted to have 2 beautiful halls for rent, 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 bathrooms
• Fully mosquito screened
• Water filter and tea making facilities
• Yoga mats
• Cushions
• Altar
• White Board with markers
• High quality sound system (2 x 250 watt speakers) with mini jack input and wireless microphones and handheld microphone
• Projector and Screen available for rent

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 and tea making facilities
• Yoga mats
• Large mattresses (Suitable for massage / bodywork)
• Cushions
• Altar
• Whiteboard
• Sound system with mini jack input
• Projector and screen available for rent

Hall Rates

The following tables list our current hall rental rates for Prana and Zen Hall.

Halls are unavailable between 16th December and 31st March during our busiest season.  All prices are in Thai baht.

Prana Hall	High Season Rate (December 1st - 15th, April, July, August, September, October)	Low Season Rate (May, June, November)
1 week (5+ days)	27,000 baht for 5 days or 5,400 per day	18,000 baht for 5 days or 3,600 per day
2 weeks (10+ days)	48,000 baht for 10 days or 4,800 per day	32,000 baht for 10 days or 3,200 per day
3 weeks (15+ days)	72,000 baht for 15 days or 4,800 per day	48,000 baht for 15 days or 3,200 per day
4 weeks (20+ days)	84,000 baht for 20 days or 4,200 per day	56,000 baht for 20 days or 2,800 per day

Zen Hall	High Season Rate (December 1st - 15th, April, July, August, September, October)	Low Season Rate (May, June, November)
1 week (5+ days)	21,000 baht for 5 days or 4,200 per day	14,000 baht for 5 days or 2,800 per day
2 weeks (10+ days)	36,000 baht for 10 days or 3,600 per day	24,000 baht for 10 days or 2,400 per day
3 weeks (15+ days)	54,000 baht for 15 days or 5,400 per day	36,000 baht for 15 days or 3,600 per day
4 weeks (20+ days)	60,000 baht for 20 days or 3,000 per day	40,000 baht for 20 days or 2,000 per day

Accommodation

As per our special offer, the retreat leader can either have free accommodation in one of our simple bungalows, or a 50% discount on one of our deluxe rooms.

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.

This is our best value accommodation, 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.

Individual Accommodation

Aside from the Zorba Dwellings, we have a very wide range of accommodation available, which are specially discounted for incoming group participants.  Please contact us directly for more details.

Food Options – A delicious Vegetarian, Raw and Seafood menu

There will be a complimentary group dinner on your arrival night to welcome you and your group to The Sanctuary.

For the duration of your retreat, we can offer a range of set meals for your group:

• A Thai Style dinner – 250 B per head
• A luxury dinner – 400 B per head
• Breakfast buffet including fruit, muesli, yoghurt, toast, and eggs – 300 B per head

Here, the group eats together and their food is brought to their special table in the restaurant.

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.

We can also offer an optional extra of a lunch time snack for 200 B per head. This could include, for example, wholemeal sandwiches or salad / Soup of the day/ Cake/cookie of the day / Herbal/fruit tea. This can be delivered to your hall as required.

If you would like us to provide 3 meals a day for your participants, the cost will be 780 B per head, per day.

At other times, guests and students may choose individually from our extensive menu of Thai and western food.

Tea Temple Private Events

The Tea Temple is available for private groups in the evenings for a cover charge of 50 baht per person, minimum 10 people. Some ideas for private events at the Tea Temple include:

• 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, 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 run by our world class teachers and therapists, for their 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

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After the course, you will have learnt easy techniques that you can practice when you return home, helping you maintain your vitality and health.

Central Themes

•  Deepening your practice

•  Exploring different aspects of yoga as asana, pranayama and meditation

•  Adjustments in order to facilitate alignment, improving physical and emotional balance

•  Relaxation, enhancing health and expanding awareness

•  Learning to apply yoga principles in daily life

•  Creativity and sensitivity

Asana

Morning sessions will follow an exploration of the breath with an asana flow practice, including adjustments and guided relaxation meditation (yoga nidra).

Afternoon sessions will look further at deepening your asana understanding, as well as getting in tune with the rhythms of your body.

Pranayama

The emphasis of breathwork will be on developing real sensitivity and refinement of the breath – when we breathe consciously, deeply and slowly, the mind, body and spirit  experience a sense of calm , vitality and peace.

Daily Schedule

8.00–9.00am       Breathwork

15 min                   Yogi tea break

9.15–11.00am       Asana flow

4.00–6.oopm       Asana

15 min                   Yogi tea break

6.15–7.00pm               Breathwork leading to meditation

An open space will also be provided for questions and discussions.

All levels welcome.

About the Teacher

Ushma

At the age of 8 years old Ushma was told she was free to choose her faith, having learned that there is not only one spiritual path. This created a spark in Ushma, where she began to discover the questions of self inquiry, curious about ‘who am I?’ By the age of 17 she began practicing transpersonal meditation and vipassana.

In her early 20′s she stepped into the path of yoga, exploring different styles. Her practice stemmed first from Hatha (Santih school, Kerala India- Dharma Mittra ,NY) then Vinyasa flow (Citaly Barquera, Mexico), and Ashtanga (Mandala Ahsram, Mysore ,India).
She felt drawn to take her path deeper, and moved to the Osho Ashram in Pune, India, where she lived for 2 years. She was exposed to a wide variety of healing and therapy modalities, though she made her strongest focus in active meditations and became trained in breath work, regression, as well as past life channeling.

Ushma has lived the last 9 years in Asia, she has taught yoga for 6 years and is currently in a 3 year program studying Kundalini Yoga Therapy with Guru Dharam. Her practice and teaching involves an emphasis on alignment which allows one to develop body awareness and release emotional tension and stress. Ushma offers an integrated teaching using breath, asana flow, yoga nidra and the kundalini system (chakras) as self healing practices.

She gives her students the opportunity to integrate the yoga practice and meditation into one’s daily life. Inspiring us to live in the present moment.

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Yoga Intensive Retreat

The Sanctuary is pleased to announce a series of 5 day Yoga Intensives offering 5 to  6 hours of yoga / meditation a day, and suitable for all levels, from beginners to advanced.

A fantastic opportunity to deepen your practice with some of our most popular yoga teachers, each one bringing their own style and specialism to share.

Groups will be small in size, and teachers will cover both asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy.

Please see bio and programme below for each teacher.

Programs begin on:

• April 30  with Simon Bekker
• May 14  with Peter Clifford
• May 28  with Simon Bekker and Ushma Prem
• June 11 With Jamie Allington

Book / inquire here

Yoga Master Peter Clifford

Groups commence :-   May 14

Peter is the founder and director of Anahata Yoga, senior yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and pioneer of the Five Element Form.

Peter has studied and practiced yoga for forty-seven years.  He has had the honour of studying with many wise and knowledgeable teachers in India including Swami Sarasvati, TKV Desikachar, AG Mohan and BKS Iyengar.  Combining his study of yoga with a lifelong interest in learning about bio-mechanics, postural integration, anatomy and physiology, Peter has developed a unique, powerful and comprehensive yoga philosophy described as the Dance of Shiva and Shakti.

Peter’s Journey

Teaching Style

Peter’s teaching style reflects his experience as a household yogi.  He embodies the qualities of grace, humour, compassion and non-judgement and provides his students with the tools to apply the philosophy of yoga to all aspects of daily life.  His classes are joyous, opening and transformational.

Yoga intensive 5 day program with Peter Clifford ………….

SANCTUARY YOGA INTENSIVE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE FOR THIS YOGA INTENSIVE WILL BE

8 – 10 AM      ASANA

12 – 2 PM       LECTURE

4 – 6 PM         ASANA

8 – 9 PM         YOGA MOVIE

WE WILL COVER THE DIFFERENT STYLES OF MEDITATION AND PRANAYAMA USED IN HATHA YOGA.

MORNING ASANA CLASSES WILL CONSIST OF IYENGAR, SVASTHA, SATYANANDA, VINNI, AND THE DANCE OF SHIVA AND SHAKTI STYLES OF YOGA

LECTURES WILL CONSIST OF:

• ‘WHAT IS YOGA’ – THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE EIGHT LIMBS OF YOGA
• ‘WHO AM I ‘ – THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PANCHA KOSHAS
• “LIVING WITH MONKEY MIND” – PHILOSOPHY OF THE MONKEY MIND AND THE FIVE STATES OF MIND
• “WHAT AM I “ – THE AYURVEDIC PHILOSOPHY OF THE DOSHAS AND DISCOVERING YOUR OWN DOSHA
• “ESSENTIAL BREATH” – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BREATH AND ITS PHYSIOLOGY
• “POSTURAL INTEGRATION” – THE IMPORTANCE OF POSTURAL ALIGNMENT, MID & LATERAL LINES
• “PERSONAL GAIT CORRECTION” – THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FEET AS A FOUNDATION
• BHANDAS, GRANTHIS & MUDRAS
• MEDITATION & TRATAKA
• THE BIO-MECHANICS OF ASANA
• “TATTWAS” THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF HATHA YOGA

AFTERNOON ASANA CLASSES WILL CONSIST OF RECUPERTIVE, THERAPEUTIC ASANA, THE FIVE ELEMENT FORM , RELAXATION, YOGA NIDRA & MEDITATION

EVENING FILM EVERY SECOND NIGHT IS OPTIONAL AND WILL CONSIST OF FILMS ON CHAKRAS, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY, INDIA

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5 Day Intensive Program with Simon

Group starts  April 30

Simon works in an intuitive and flowing manner, adapting to the needs of his students in the moment.

 The main focus of the intensive will be yoga as a means to personal evolution, and an opportunity to go deeper into your practice.

 As a general guideline, mornings will be based around a strong flowing asana session, incorporating breathwork as well as extended savasana and meditation. Afternoon sessions will explore technical aspects of asana, deeper exploration of the breath, relaxing yoga, and philosophy of yoga. 

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Resident Yogis Ushma Prem and Simon Bekker

This 5 day intensive program starts on May 28

with

Ushma Prem

Ushma began practicing transpersonal meditation and vipassana at the age of 17 in her native Mexico.  In her early 20′s she stepped into the path of yoga, exploring different styles from Hatha, to Vinyasa Flow, and Ashtanga.  Feeling drawn to take her path deeper, Ushma moved to the Osho Ashram in India, where she lived for 2 years. She was exposed to a wide variety of healing and therapy modalities, though she made her strongest focus in active meditations and became trained in breath work, regression, as well as past life channeling.

Ushma has lived in Asia for the last 9 years.  She has been teaching yoga for 6 years and is currently in a 3 year program studying Kundalini Yoga Therapy with Guru Dharam.  Her practice and teaching involves an emphasis on alignment which allows one to develop body awareness and release emotional tension and stress.  Ushma offers an integrated teaching using breath, asana flow, yoga nidra and the kundalini system (chakras) as self- healing practices. With a focus on integrating the yoga practice and meditation into one’s daily life, Ushma inspires her students to live in the present moment.

Simon Bekker

My background includes a thorough grounding in Iyengar yoga, as well as investigations into Ashtanga Vinyasa, Vinyasa Flow, Yin and Restorative yoga. I also practiced meditation and pranayama from a young age. At some point all of this just synthesised and become My Yoga – and this is what I am trying to inspire my students towards: evolving Your Very Own Yoga. I see yoga as an Art, not a Discipline.

I am into spontaneous, subtle yoga that reveals our intrinsic connection with spirit.  In my teaching, I emphasise breath, softness, inner flow, devotion and alignment. I see myself very much within the beautiful, vast and liberated tradition of Classical Yoga. My teaching feels more like a transmission than something I plot out intellectually. More than anything, I love to inspire students to awareness, confidence, gentleness and peacefulness.

5 -Day Intensive Program with Ushma and Simon

This course is for all those who would like to deepen their practice and feel their strength – stretch, breathe and relax!

After the course, you will have learnt easy techniques that you can practice when you return home, helping you maintain your vitality and health.

Central Themes

•  Deepening your practice
•  Exploring different aspects of yoga as asana, pranayama and meditation
•  Adjustments in order to facilitate alignment, improving physical and emotional balance
•  Relaxation, enhancing health and expanding awareness
•  Learning to apply yoga principles in daily life
•  Creativity and sensitivity

The following program is a guideline for an intuitive course which will adapt to the needs of the students, as well as the flow on any particular day.

Asana

Morning sessions will follow an exploration of the breath with an asana flow practice, with adjustments and guided relaxation meditation (yoga nidra).

Afternoon sessions will look further at deepening your asana understanding, as well as getting in tune with the rhythms of your body.

Pranayama

The emphasis of breathwork will be on developing real sensitivity and refinement of the breath – when we breathe consciously, deeply and slowly, the mind, body and spirit  experience a sense of calm , vitality and peace.

Daily Schedule

8.00–9.00am        Breathwork
15 min                    Yogi tea break
9.15–11.00am        Asana flow
4.00–6.oopm Asana
15 min                    Yogi tea break
6.15–7.00pm         Breathwork leading to meditation

An open space will also be provided for questions and discussions.

All levels welcome.

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Yogi Jamie will offer an intensive program   of Ashtanga & Ying Yoga

YOGI JAMIE ALLINGTON

Jamie started practicing Ashtanga Yoga 12 years ago. 4 years into his practice, he discovered Yin Yoga, and found it influenced his Ashtanga practice in a profound way:  not only to help soften and open in the hips and lower back, but also to soften in his approach to practice.  Jamie later came across Buddhist Dharma and Vipassana, which dovetailed with the philosophy of Yin Yoga practice, and all came together to influence his personal Ashtanga practice still further.

Jamie has been teaching Yoga for 8 years, and has taught in the UK, Thailand, Bali, France, and Turkey.

AN EXPLORATION OF ASHTANGA & YIN YOGA

Begins June 11th

8 – 10am ASHTANGA YOGA PRACTISE

4 – 7pm YIN YOGA PRACTISE LEADING TO MEDITATION

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Book this retreat

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Leap Year Special

Applies to Stays between April 15 and July 15 

** conditions apply.

Book this special Promotion

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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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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 and Pilates practices.  A session with one of our healers is included within our Weight Loss and Yoga Holiday Programs.

Our tranquil healing spaces, the Moon and Sun pyramids, are located in the tropical garden behind the Tea Temple.  You are very welcome to visit the Tea Temple on arrival at The Sanctuary for the latest information and to book a private healing session.  Please contact life@thesanctuarythailand.com if you would like further information.

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 therapies, ask questions and participate in demonstrations.  It is also a chance to meet other guests and find out about all upcoming workshops, events and classes!

The following therapies are currently available as of 7th May, 2012

• Ayurvedic Medicine
• Naturopathy
• Chi Nei Tsang – Taoist Abdominal Massage
• Iridology
• Reiki
• Lymphatic Drainage massage
• Rolfing – Structural Integration Massage
• Astrology Readings
• Yoga Bodywork Massage
• Five Element Massage
• Reflexology
• Nutritional Consultation
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Theta Healing
• Neuro Linguistic Programming
• Life Coaching

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Other alternative therapies that we have offered in the past include:

Orthopedic massage

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Shiatsu massage

Regression Therapy & Past Life Channeling

Chakra Balancing

Hypnotherapy

Conscious Relating

Breath Therapy

‘The Work’ of Byron Katie

Tarot and Channelled readings

Numerology

Psychotherapy

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The Sanctuary is a place where you can feel free to express your true self in the present moment and explore the journey that is life..  and Sanctuary Life has something to offer everyone!  We believe in creating space for meditation, transformation and celebration.

Visit Sanctuary Life at the Tea Temple to be part of our community and discover everything that is happening at the Sanctuary during your stay!

Meditation

Whether you are a meditation master or just opening your third eye for the first time, we invite you to explore and discover what lies within.  Meditation brings relaxation, mental clarity, inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.  Our nightly free meditation classes are an easy introduction to many different forms of meditation.

Transformation

The Sanctuary is the perfect place to take time out to choose a new direction and transform yourself physically and spiritually, improving your whole wellbeing!  Complementing the highly regarded cleansing programs at the Wellness Center, our team of healers and natural therapists will assist you to access your body’s own healing potential.

Building on the foundation established by The Sanctuary’s popular yoga classes and retreats, Sanctuary Life offers a great diversity of classes, workshops and events all year round.  The School of Life is our series of transformational workshops during in the high season from January to March every year.  The Sanctuary also specialises in hosting unique private retreats and trainings for teachers and retreat leaders from a range of disciplines.

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 friends and have a great time.  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.  Join us every Thursday evening at the Sanctuary restaurant for our entertaining and very popular Open Mic night!

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You can visit the Tea Temple for information about everything that is happening at the Sanctuary.  The Tea Temple is open between 10am and 6pm from Sunday to Friday. We are closed on Saturday.

 What can I do at the Tea Temple?

• Visit between 1 and 3pm to sample one of our delicious Nori rolls or a miso soup from our Japanese inspired lunch menu.
• Unwind with a fresh cup of tea or indulge with one of our healthy shakes and chocolate bliss balls!
• Find out more about the natural healing therapies available and make a booking with one of our healers.
• Browse our library of books related to spirituality, health and other alternative topics; 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.
• Sign up in advance for our weekly classes, workshops and events.
• Escape the sun or rain and meet with a friend or curl up with an interesting book to read.
• Drop in for the The Gathering on Sunday at 3pm to hear from our team  in person and learn about the upcoming week of classes and events.
• Grab one of our guitars or drums and express your musical talent!
• Join one of our guest teachers and healers for a free informational class 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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