Restorative Yoga and Yoga Therapy Intensive November 28 – December 5, 2015 With Melissa Smith
in Koh Samui, Surat Thani organised by Samahita Retreat
in Koh Samui, Surat Thani organised by Samahita Retreat
Restorative Yoga, through long held, prop supported postures, teaches that even though a pose appears to be still, there is a subtler action going on that involves a symphony of breath and body that brings the entire being into a state of deep repose and release. Yoga therapy is using the right pose for that unique person with purpose. It is a process of discovering what works for you as the student and teacher. Combined with intention and clear direction, you can learn to skillfully recognize a student’s needs by drawing on your own experience and awareness to what’s happening while it’s happening.
The intensive is suitable for anyone with at least one year’s consistent yoga experience up to teacher level. Each day will consist of two sessions with an additional 3-4 evening restorative and yoga nidra sessions.
Here’s what you’ll experience:
Required Books
The Yapanna Way, Leeann Carey
She extends much gratitude and appreciation for her yoga teachers and influences including: Jenny Sauer-Klein and Jason Nemer (AcroYoga), Leeann Carey (Restorative, California), Chrys Kub (Yoga Therapy, North Carolina), Sadhvi Abha (Kriya, India),, Lance Schuler (Hatha, Australia), Stephanie Adams (mentor, Oregon), and Mandy Eubanks (Anusara, Oklahoma). Melissa has also studied with and taken immersions and workshops from: Susi Hately Aldous, Nicolai Bachman, Judith Lasater, Ricky Tran, Sadie Nardini, Les Leventhal, Jonas Westring, Jonny Nobles, Jeremy Simon, Christina Sells, Robert Sherman, Gary Kraftsow, Duncan Wong, Brian Kest, Doug Swenson, and Vincent Tam.
6:30 am – 7:30 am |
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7:30 am – 10:30 am | Yoga therapy sessions | |
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch buffet | |
3:00 pm- 6.00 pm | Restorative sessions | |
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Complimentary herbal steam room available | |
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Dinner buffet | |
8:00 pm | Evening restorative session or quiet time |
Bookings:
Please contact Melissa directly: melissa@melissasmithyoga.com
Website: www.MelissaSmithYoga.com
Testimonials:
“I liked the way Melissa explained Anatomy as a functional yoga applied method. I loved all the teaching tools she offered for each pose with props, alternatives and other ways to see things.”
“Melissa, thank you so much for a wonderful Yoga Therapy training. I have really enjoyed the group and the learning and feel so much more knowledgable in anatomy and postural assessment and of my own body’s strengths and compensations. The restorative yoga sessions have been great and after struggling a bit to see how to integrate the yoga therapy approach into my practice and teaching, it now all seems to have fallen into place. With a big happy hug!”
6:30 am – 7:30 am |
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7:30 am – 10:30 am | Yoga therapy sessions | |
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | Brunch buffet | |
3:00 pm- 6.00 pm | Restorative sessions | |
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Complimentary herbal steam room available | |
6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Dinner buffet | |
8:00 pm | Evening restorative session or quiet time |