People from all over the world join
in community to bathe in the splendor
of Anusara yoga in a retreat setting.
with a magnificent yoga space, boutique
accommodations, spacious swimming pool -
all set in a lush, unique, tropical garden.
RETREAT YOURSELF - APPLY NOW
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WHAT YOU GET AT THE IMMERSION WEEKS
Everything in one price!
36 hours of Anusara Yoga & study material; 7 nights at Kaomai Lanna boutique resort with vegetarian meals; 7 breakfasts & lunch buffets; 3 dinners; free Chiang Mai transportation 3 evenings; use of all resort facilities.
FOR TEACHER TRAINING MODULES
The Teacher Training module offered from Jan 12-20 includes everything listed above for the Immersion weeks and has been extended one extra day to accommodate eligibility for Anusara-Inspired status. This TT provides 50 hours of Anusara yoga teacher training hours, which meets the requirement for Anusara-Inspired status. Rates for the 8 day 50-hour Teacher Training are listed in Price List 2 below!
THE IMMERSION RETREAT PACKAGE
We will do our best to match you with a suitable room mate if you need one. Those participating one retreat week get 7 nights accommodation. Those who are joining two retreat weeks get 16 nights.
PRICE LIST 1: IMMERSION WEEKS (I,II & III)
Rates per person in Thai Baht
Superior Room
One retreat week - 7 nights
1A: Shared by two: 26,000 THB
1B: Single occupancy: 31,000 THB
Two retreat weeks - 16 nights
2A: Shared by two: 54,000 THB
2B: Single occupancy: 66,000 THB
Deluxe Room
One retreat week - 7 nights
1C: Shared by two: 29,000 THB
1D: Single occupancy: 34,000 THB
Two retreat weeks - 16 nights
2C: Shared by two: 60,000 THB
2D: Single occupancy: 72,000 THB
Superior room
PRICE LIST 2: TEACHER TRAINING MODULE (50 hours)
(the 17 day option includes Immersion III)
Rates per person in Thai Baht
Superior Room
One retreat week - 8 nights
1A: Shared by two: 31,000 THB
1B: Single occupancy: 37,000 THB
Two retreat weeks - 17 nights
2A: Shared by two: 59,000 THB
2B: Single occupancy: 72,000 THB
Deluxe Room
One retreat week - 8 nights
1C: Shared by two: 34,000 THB
1D: Single occupancy: 40,000 THB
Two retreat weeks - 17 nights
2C: Shared by two: 65,000 THB
2D: Single occupancy: 78,000 THB
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SOME PEOPLE SAID
" The one week Anusara Yoga Immersion with Jonas and the Kula, was the nutrients that my spirit needed."
Janel, New York
"Jonas is a brilliant teacher. A combination of sensitivity and wit matched with wisdom and candor, Jonas's delivery is precise, direct and powerfully transformative. The steadfast atmosphere of trust and love created by the Kula made the entire experience amazing and almost transcending."
Bec, Singapore
"Your bright shining light has been such an inpiration to my practice"
Theresa, Thailand
" I now know the difference between practicing with a teacher and practicing with a master. Jonas leads with passion, skill, understanding, knowledge, warmth and a good sense of humor. If you get the chance to attend a retreat with Jonas you’ll never look back."
Margi Gibb, Australia
" Thank you Jonas for a truly inspiring course, and assisting me on my continual yoga journey, with taking my practice to new dimensions."
Melanie (pregnant), UK
" Thank you for giving a wonderful experience in Chiang Mai. I was so inspired by your teaching and words that you gave us every morning. "
Mikiko,Tokyo
" Jonas's precise, beautifully communicated knowledge of yoga made this more than just a learning curve - but a precious inner/outer spiraling life enriching experience."
Lindy, South Africa
"20 years of competative martial arts had not prepared me enough for the amount of knowledge I would receive on Immersion I & II. Jonas's informative and passionate teachings now echo in my ears in every asana - it's not only yoga, I realize, its life!"
Evangelos, Greece
" I have never made greater progress in my practice, and with such ease of effort. Kudos to Jonas's ability to captivate, motivate, and educate students of varying levels simultaneously."
James, Structural Bodyworker
" I will never forget this experience, this Kula and this teacher. Jonas shares his wealth of knowledge in such a steady, serene way that you come to realize what you are truly capable of. "
Susan, Qatar
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Anusara® Yoga Retreat Schedule 2011
with Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor Jonas Westring
Retreats designed to give a profound yoga experience while
having ample non-scheduled time to integrate, reflect, rest,
and connect with like-minded friends on the yoga path.
- January 3-10 (Mon-Mon) Immersion III
- January 12-20 (Wed-Thu) Teacher Training I (50 hours)
- February 9-16 (Wed-Wed) Immersion I
- February 18-25 (Fri-Fri) Immersion II
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ANUSARA YOGA®
Anusara Yoga is an elegant and therapeutic hatha yoga system that unifies a Tantric philosophy with Universal Principles of Alignment™. It is one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world with its uplifting philosophy, epitomized by a "celebration of the heart," that looks for the good in all people and all things. Students of all levels of ability and yoga experience are honored for their unique differences, limitations, and talents.
INSTRUCTOR
Jonas Westring is a multi-certified yoga instructor who went to his first personal yoga retreat in 1981 - that is 30 years ago! Certified and experienced in a variety of yoga styles, a physiotherapist and bodywork pioneer, Jonas is a Certified Anusara Yoga® teacher who began studying with the renowned yoga educator John Friend in 1999. Jonas has been teaching Anusara yoga since 2003 and shares this passion around the world. Invited guest instructors and/or assistants support these retreat weeks.
THE RESORT
Kaomai Lanna boutique resort rests on 20 acres of natural land that hold 18 former tobacco curing barns, converted into 36 guest rooms with colonial style antique furniture. From the outside you see old red-brick walls, unchanged throughout the past 50 years. Step inside and you have entered a new world - two storey guestrooms decorated in Thai contemporary style. Other buildings includes our wonderful yoga space, conference rooms, restaurant, a spacious swimming pool and Spa.
Swimming pool and old tobacco barns at night
ANUSARA IMMERSION & TEACHER TRAINING
Immersion I is open to all students. All other retreat weeks can be taken individually by qualified students.
IMMERSION PROGRAM
Anusara Yoga has organized and inspired a deeper level of study of the art and science of yoga through the 108-hour Immersion curriculum. The Immersion is an invitation to both committed students and aspiring teachers to explore their practice in a supportive, playful, and welcoming community. Immersion I welcomes yoga students of all backgrounds and levels and although it's recommended to have 30 hours prior Anusara yoga experience we realize that is not possible for everyone due to limited geographical access to Anusara.
THE ART OF TEACHING PROGRAM
The 100-hour Anusara Art of Teaching Program explores the essential Anusara teaching methodologies that enable participants to effectively share the gift of yoga with others. For those already teaching yoga these 100 hours will help attune, re-inspire, and refine yoga teaching to a high degree.
Room exterior
PRACTICAL STUFF
DAILY STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
Each morning we have a three-hour complete practice session. At noon we break for lunch, followed by a spacious three-hour period to relax. Afternoons offer a second and different session with time for questions, posture details, group work, and other related topics.
Day 1) arrival | 15-17 registration | dinner | 19:30-21 welcome session
Day 2) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | (Chiang Mai transport)
Day 3) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | (Chiang Mai transport)
Day 4) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | dinner | 19-21 event/film/kirtan
Day 5) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | free afternoon and evening
Day 6) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | (Chiang Mai transport)
Day 7) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | lunch | 15-17 | dinner | 19-21 event/celebration
Day 8) 7-7:30* | 9-12 | departure (or, break between week 1 & 2)
* Morning meditation session are manditory for Teacher Trainings and optional for Immersions.
FOOD
Breakfast buffet is served from 7-8 at 12 noon a Thai style vegetarian lunch buffet is served (brown rice, stirfry/curry, mixed salad, assorted fruits, herbal drink). Three times/week a dinner will be served, and other evenings are free to make individual dinner choices locally or in Chiang Mai.
Restaurant
TRANSPORTATION
A prepaid taxi from Chiang Mai airport is 470 THB and from the city to the resort 350-500 THB. Free evening transportation between Chiang Mai and the resort is provided on the second, third and sixth retreat day.
WHAT TO BRING
Your own yoga mat! We provide sitting cusions, blankets, belts and blocks. Bring bathing suits for enjoying the fabulous pool!
CLIMATE
Thailand is always warm, regardless of time of year. The nights will be slightly cooler in November-February but days will be warm (25-30+ C).
INTERNET
Internet access (and WiFi for laptops) is available at the resort for 200 THB/week.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The yoga retreats are in themselves a full-time endeavour, however there is ample time to spend the non-scheduled hours as it will serve you best. Elephant riding is fantastic, Thailand's highest peak Doi Inthanon, is within reach, whitewater river rafting, jungle hiking, and more is available. Viang Tha Karn with ruins of an 800-year-old town, lies just 3 km from the resort. You can wander through a cluster of ancient pagodas, view buddha images and ruins of ancient temples - reflecting the glory days ancient kingdoms before the establishment of Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai is within reach and for those staying two weeks there is a free weekend with numerous possibilities - people enjoy activities such as Thai cooking class, the Elephant preservation camp, jungle adventures, etc. ra yoga®
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