AYP Yoga and Meditation Retreat

Advanced Yoga Practices (AYP) is a full-scope system of yoga, formulated by the American yoga teacher Yogani. Integrating asana (posture) practice with pranayama and meditation, AYP covers all of the eight limbs of yoga. The system includes practices that can be taken on by people who are new to yoga and takes people all the way through, to gradually build up an advanced level yoga practice.

The purification of the body and mind at the subtle level, brings the practitioner into an ecstatic state of living. It also creates a sense of peace and bliss, which are the cornerstones for the realization of unity and divine love, the real fruits of yoga.

Many people ask if they are ready to take on a full-scope yoga practice. The truth is that anyone who feels ready and has the desire to take these practices on, can do so. The techniques are not difficult to learn, all we need is the desire and dedication to learn them and allow them to transform our lives.

All of the AYP practices are explained in detail in over 400 lessons on the AYP Public site. They are also available in book form from the AYP site. There are also hundreds of additions to the main lessons which are available on the AYP Plus site.

The focus of the retreat will be on the cultivation of inner silence, peace-fullness and inner purification. Talks will be given during the retreat on the process of the purification of the subtle body and on the stages of meditation and the cultivation of samadhi.

Practices will include Asanas, Deep Meditation, Spinal Breathing Pranayama and Samyama, as well as other yoga practices.

Full instructions in practice will be given. All yoga classes and meditation sessions are optional, so each person can take the retreat at whatever pace suits them. The retreat will be suitable for people at any level of yoga practice.

The Venue

The retreat will be held at One Yoga on Koh Phangan – a paradise island in southern Thailand. The venue is located on a beach front resort with magnificent ocean view and private beach close to Shritanu. 

Food

There will be two meals served each day (brunch and dinner). Food will be vegetarian. The food served will support a yoga and meditation practice. We can also cater for vegan diets and special diets such as dairy or gluten free, if you let us know in advance.

Cost

The retreat cost $587 – $777 dependent on choice of accommodation.

The price includes accommodation for 7 nights, food and all the yoga and meditation sessions during the retreat. It is also possible to book the retreat without accommodation and arrange your own accommodation.

A deposit of $100 is required to secure a place on the retreat.

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Getting there and away

Travel directions can be found here.

Schedule

Saturday 28th December 
14:00 – 16:00  arrival
16:00 – 18:00  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
18:00 – 19:00  dinner
20:00 – 21:00  evening talk/ questions and answers

Sunday 29th December
07:00 – 08:15  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
08:30 – 09:45  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
10:00 – 11:00  brunch
16:00 – 17:00  asana class
17:15 – 18:00  pranayama, meditation, samyama
18:00 – 19:00  dinner
20:00 – 21:00  evening talk/ questions and answers

Monday 30th December – Thursday 2^nd Jan
07:00 – 08:15  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
08:30 – 09:45  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
10:00 – 11:00  brunch
15:00 – 16:15  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
16:30 – 17:45  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
18:00 – 19:00  dinner
20:00 – 21:00  evening talk/ questions and answers

Friday 3^rd January

07:00 – 08:15  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
08:30 – 09:45  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
10:00 – 11:00  brunch
16:00 – 17:00  asana class
17:15 – 18:00  pranayama, meditation, samyama
18:00 – 19:00  dinner
20:00 – 21:00  evening talk/ questions and answers

Saturday 4th January
07:00 – 08:15  asana, pranayama, meditation, samyama
10:00 – 11:00  brunch
11:00 – 12:00  farewells and departure