2013 RETREATS AT KAOMAILANNA RESORT
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ANUSARA IMMERSION I
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JAN 19-25
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ANUSARA IMMERSION II
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FEB 2-8
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ANUSARA IMMERSION III
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FEB 16-22
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Retreats designed to give a profound experience
of yoga - and enough time to integrate, reflect,
and connect with like-minded friends on the path.
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THE RETREAT PACKAGE
- 35 hours of the Anusara Yoga method; Universal Alignment Principles; Tantric philosophy; and more.
- 6 nights* at Kaomai Lanna Boutique Resort
- Vegetarian food - breakfast, lunch, and 3 dinners
- Transportation to Chiang Mai available 3 evenings
- Full use of swimming pool and resort facilities
- Complimentary 60 minute massage session at the Spa
- Free WiFi
* Those joining two weeks have 14 nights accommodation with two days off between retreats (breakfast included).
We will try to match you with a suitable room mate if you are coming by yourself and would like to share a room.
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PRICE LIST IN THAI BAHT
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ONE
RETREAT
WEEK
6 NIGHTS
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SHARED ROOM
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PRIVATE ROOM
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25,000
SUPERIOR
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30,000
SUPERIOR
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28,000
DELUXE
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34,000
DELUXE
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TWO
RETREAT
WEEKS
12 NIGHTS
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SHARED ROOM
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PRIVATE ROOM
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50,000
SUPERIOR
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60,000
SUPERIOR
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56,000
DELUXE
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68,000
DELUXE
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THREE
RETREAT
WEEKS
18 NIGHTS
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SHARED ROOM
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PRIVATE ROOM
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75,000
SUPERIOR
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90,000
SUPERIOR
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84,000
DELUXE
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102,000
DELUXE
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COME FOR ONE, TWO ARE ALL THREE WEEKS!
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REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE YOUR CHOICE!
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WHAT 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, 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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1998-2011 | jonas westring/shantaya.org
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RETREATS IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
[ 2005 - 2012 ]
People from all corners of the world join in community -
share and delight in the splendor of Anusara yoga
200-HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRANING PROGRAM
YOGA ALLIANCE APPROVED
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS:
THE 3-PART ANUSARA IMMERSION PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL YOGA STUDENTS INTERESTED IN DEEPENING THEIR YOGA PRACTICE. AS THE 100-HOUR IMMERSION PROGRAM PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION FOR ANUSARA YOGA, IT ALSO COUNTS AS THE FIRST HALF OF THE 200-ANUSARA YOGA TEACHER TRANING PROGRAM.
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ANUSARA YOGA
A sophisticated and therapeutic hatha yoga system based on Universal Principles of Alignment, Anusara is guided by an inspiring and uplifting Tantric philosophy. It's one of the most popular and fastest growing yoga styles in the world with its empowering philosophy that emphasize the goodness and beauty in all people and all things in this world.
100-HOUR IMMERSION PROGRAM
Anusara Yoga has organized and inspired a deeper level of study of the art and science of yoga through the Immersion Curriculum. The Immersion is an invitation to both committed students, aspiring teachers and for those who already teach yoga to explore their practice in a supportive, playful, and welcoming community.
PRE-REQUISTES
Immersion I welcomes yoga students of all backgrounds and levels. It's recommended to have 30 hours prior Anusara yoga experience, however we realize that this may not be possible for everyone due to limited geographical access to Anusara. We will consider all applicants who have a sincere, open attitude to explore themselves through yoga.
INSTRUCTOR
Jonas Westring is a multi-certified yoga instructor who did his first yoga retreat in 1981 - thirty years ago! Certified and experienced in a variety of yoga styles, a physiotherapist and bodywork pioneer, Jonas is an Anusara Yoga teacher who began studying with the renowned yoga educator John Friend in 1999 and began teaching Anusara yoga in 2003.
Qualified assistants support all retreat weeks.
THE RESORT
Kaomailanna Boutique Resort rests on 20 acres of natural land that hold 18 former tobacco curing barns, converted into 36 guest rooms. Outside you'll see old red-brick walls, step inside and you have entered a new world of guestrooms decorated in Thai contemporary style. Yoga space, conference rooms, restaurant, swimming pool and Spa.
DAILY STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE
The day begins before breakfast with a 30-minute seated meditation. After a break follows a 3-hour dynamic practice. Lunch at noon and then a spacious free period. The afternoon sessions offer lecture, posture details, group work, Q & A and other related topics. Some evenings have a program session and other there is Chiang Mai transport available for those interested in going.
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6:30-7
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7-8
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9-12
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12
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3-5
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6-7
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7-9
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DAY 1
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arrival day: after 1 pm
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register
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DINNER
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EVE 1
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DAY 2
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MED 1
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B
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AM 1
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L
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PM 1
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CM transport
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DAY 3
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MED 2
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AM 2
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PM 2
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DINNER
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EVE 2
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DAY 4
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MED 3
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AM 3
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PM 3
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CM transport
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DAY 5
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MED 4
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AM 4
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PM 4
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DINNER
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EVE 3
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DAY 6
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MED 5
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AM 5
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PM 5
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CM transport
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DAY 7
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MED 6
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AM 6
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departure day: after 1 pm
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FOOD
Breakfast buffet is served from 7-8. At 12 noon a Thai style vegetarian lunch buffet is served. Three times/week dinner will be served and other evenings are free to make individual dinner choices either locally or in Chiang Mai.
Fresh, delicious, nutritious Thai coconuts will be available for purchase.
TRANSPORTATION
A prepaid taxi from Chiang Mai airport to Kaomailanna Resort is 460 THB and from the city a taxi will cost 400-500 THB.
For those already in Chiang Mai (or on a budget) local transportation (yellow pick-up trucks = Song-Taews) that function like buses are available. They only operate during daylight and leave outside Chiang Mai gate at the beginning of Wui Lai Road (Saturday night walking street). Make sure it's bound for Chom Tong (city past the resort) and get off exactly at Kilometer Marker 29 (located right on the resort itself). The ride is 20 THB.
FOR YOGA PRACTICE
Bring your own yoga mat! We provide sitting cusions, blankets, belts and blocks.
SWIMMING POOL
The resort has a beautiful, spacious pool - bring a bathing suit.
CLIMATE
Thailand is always warm, regardless of time of year - however, during our retreat time we can expect nights and mornings to be slightly cooler. Bring a sweater/light jacket/fleece for the early morning.
INTERNET
Internet access (and WiFi) is available at the resort for 200 THB/week.
ACTIVITIES IN AND AROUND CHIANG MAI
The yoga retreats in themselves are a full-time endeavour, but for those who have time before/after/between retreat weeks there are many nice attractions.
Popular activities include:
- Spa treatments such as: Thai Massage, Foot Massage/Reflexology, Oil Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Thai Herbal Compress, Herbal Steam Sauna, Ayurvedic Treatments, etc
- Thai Massage/Bodywork courses and other type of trainings
- Thailand's highest peak Doi Inthanon
- Elephant riding, river rafting, jungle hiking, mountain biking
- Visiting Hill Tribes
- Temple visits and Monk chats
- Doi Suthep - Chiang Mai's most important temple on Suthep mountain
- The Ganesha museum
- Viang Tha Karn 800-year-old ruins (3 km from the resort)
- Thai Cooking classes
- Botanical Gardens
- The Elephant Preservation Camp
- Flight of the Gibbon
- Tiger Kingdom
- Hot springs
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