Ashtanga Yoga Retreat with Laruga Glaser – Goa, India
Dates: 19 November – 2 December 2016
Location: Purple Valley Yoga Retreat Center
Phone: +91 0 832 226 8363
Email: [email protected]
Website: yogagoa.com
Dive into the heart and soul of the Ashtanga yoga practice under the inspiring guidance of Laruga Glaser and team of highly qualified assistants. The two week course will be a complete and comprehensive program offering foundational grounding for new students as well as progressive techniques for experienced practitioners. Our goal is for beginner students as well as experienced practitioners to benefit from the retreat, ultimately guiding each practitioner into the heart of their potential. In this regard, the retreat program is designed to harness the full capacity of each guest no matter what level.
Each morning will be devoted to Mysore practice, except for Led class on designated days, beginning with seated meditation and silence. Beginner students will be well taken care of especially in the early stages of the retreat to garner greater confidence to be self led under the guidance of the teacher. For experienced students, all will receive full support in helping strengthen and deepen their existing practice while working through challenging aspects of the sequences.
The majority of afternoon workshops will be split into two groups to give more attention to the various experience levels. Level One will be for beginners up to Primary Series practitioners and Level Two will be for those who have started Intermediate Series and/or above.
There will also be additional classes such as Mindfulness and Meditation class after dinner for those interested in establishing a seated meditation practice or to learn new techniques for an already existing sitting practice. In addition, there will be a few strength and conditioning classes added to the schedule to learn greater body awareness, agility and fortitude.
We aspire to create an environment that feels supportive through every step of the way garnering a greater sense of renewal, growth and expansion within the two week program.
Program Schedule
Sunday 20 November
Morning Practice:
- Led Primary: (All Levels)
Workshop:
- The Ashtanga Quest: The Journey within and how it transforms our experience to the outer world as well as an in-depth look at understanding and deepening the core components of the practice. (All Levels)
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Magnus Fridh
Monday 21 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop:
- Level One: Establishing the Root: A Closer Look at Sun Salutes and the Standing Sequence
- Level Two: The Transitions of Standing Positions and Primary Series
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Jocke Gavazzeni
Tuesday 22 November
Morning Practice:
Mysore Class (All Levels)
- Level One – Primary Series In Depth (Part 1)
- Level Two – Intermediate Series In Depth (Part 1)
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Magnus Fridh
Wednesday 23 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Afternoon Elective:
- Body Conditioning and Strength Building with David Fredriksson
Thursday 24 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop:
- Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 2)
- Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 2)
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Jocke Gavazzeni
Friday 25 November
Morning Practice:
- Led Primary (All Levels) Saturday 26 November
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Sunday 27 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop
- Level One: Primary Series in Depth (Part 3)
- Level Two: Intermediate Series in Depth (Part 3)
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Magnus Fridh
Monday 28 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop
- Level One: Foundations to Arm Balancing
- Level Two: Arm Balance with Power and Grace
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Jocke Gavazzeni
Tuesday 29 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop
- Level One: Backhanding with Ease
- Level Two: Flow into Backbends
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Magnus Fridh
Wednesday 30 November
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Afternoon Elective:
- Body Conditioning and Strength Building with David Fredriksson
Thursday 1 December
Morning Practice:
- Mysore Class (All Levels)
Workshop
- Level One: Spinal Twists, An In-depth Look
- Level Two: Handstand Deconstruction
After Dinner Class:
- Mindfulness and Meditation with Jocke Gavazzeni
Friday 2 December
Morning Practice:
- Led Primary & Closing Talk: Into the Heart of Practice, Cultivating One’s Sadhāna (All Levels)
Laruga Glaser is dedicated to teaching the method of Ashtanga yoga to its fullest capacity, cultivating transparency to the tradition, and the deeply rich lineage the practice originates, otherwise known as parampara. With nearly 18 years of practical Ashtanga Yoga experience, Laruga is an advanced level practitioner and serious student of yoga, as well as, a Level 2 Authorized Teacher from KPJAYI of Mysore, India. Laruga teaches as an act of deep sharing and love for what yoga develops in each individual, challenging her students to step into the unknown and experience their undiscovered potential.
Location
Purple Valley, is a peaceful haven situated in Goa, a state on India’s west coast which is lined by white sandy beaches and the azure Arabian Sea. India is the home of yoga, and Purple Valley hosts some of the world’s leading Ashtanga yoga courses and teachers in Goa’s most comfortable yoga accommodation.
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