Advanced Practitioner Intensive
Date: Saturday 7 Sept – Sunday 15 Sept 2013 – 8 nights
Location: Ubud, Bali
Cost: AUD$2,100
Venue: Dragonfly Village>
Includes: yoga tuition, share accommodation & healthy, nutritious, vegetarian meals
Arrival & Departure: Arrive Saturday 7 September – Check out Sunday 15 September 2013
About The Advanced Practitioner Intensive: This yoga retreat is purely practice and offers the opportunity for deep inner inquiry, specifically for those who would like to take some time out, in silence, and delve more deeply into the nature of the Self.
This retreat is designed so the participants observe silence except for teacher student participation. You will be surrounded by nature, in a supported environment perfect for dedicated Sadhana … one without worldly external distractions!
The Advanced Practitioner Intensive will be refreshingly challenging, but for dedicated teachers and experienced practitioners of Yoga, this is an opportunity, and a great gift, to give to oneself … gaining freedom, insight and clarity.
“Particularly for teachers, I feel to teach, one needs to take on the commitment to themselves of self exploration and mindfulness. As much as we are all doing the best we can, our commitment lies in our ability to have the courage to put the self awareness of ourselves as a priority. Starting at this point we can then guide others to the best of our ability, under no illusions of grandeur, ego or our own agendas.
When we choose to teach, we have an added responsibility to give the best service that we can. Number one is preparation of the teaching vehicle in body, mind and emotions. We need to start with ourselves first, this is not selfish, it is getting the home in order. When we gain more understanding of oneself we are then in more of a position to be of service.
Taking responsibility is something that a lot of us may not like to do at times, but no matter what our story is, we must get to a point of acceptance and self responsibility to be able to move on in our lives. It does not matter how much study of books one does, or even practice, but one must be able to live this truth day to day”.
“My objective is that the experience gained and the tools learned, on this Yoga Retreat Intensive, will help the individual in the living of Yoga” … Louisa Sear
Advanced Practitioner Intensive Schedule:
The Advanced Practitioner Intensive will have an intensive schedule of around 12 hours a day of classes aimed at individuals who are willing to dive deeper into themselves. This intensity is specifically designed to expedite ones understanding of the Self. Silence is observed for the duration of this retreat {except for teacher student participation}.
Advanced Schedule includes:
- Morning meditation & pranayama
- Morning vinyasa yoga practice
- Mid morning meditation
- Walking meditation
- Yoga philosophy
- Self inquiry/philosophy
- Agni Hotra
A sage once said that,“To tread the path of truth you must become courageous like lions”. Self understanding and awakening comes with the ability to change and having the courage to do this. Change is constant. The changing does not stop at a certain age. Change is a key factor to well being and an enlightened mind.
The practices of Yoga, strengthen, transform and allow us to to see. It does not matter what we see, but that we have the courage to accept what is seen, and move forward. Doing a retreat like this has a specific purpose. It is a catalyst for change. A time for renewal. A coming back home. The retreat has been specifically designed, in its content, to bring about deep contemplation and inquiry, creating the space needed for transformation.
The self inquiry and the philosophy modules of the course will enhance the inner discovery and ground a deeper understanding in the philosophy of life and Self, as well as, the ability to implement it into our daily lives.
Teachers for the 2013 Advanced Practitioner Intensive:
Louisa Sear: Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Self Inquiry, Ayurvedic Lifestyle, Course Coordinator, Founder & Director of Yoga Arts
Louisa has dedicated her life to the practice and teaching of Yoga. She is passionate in the inquiry to find ones true nature and freedom.
In her teaching, Louisa encourages the understanding and acceptance of life, finding the teacher within and acknowledging the God in all. Louisa has had a committed Yoga practice for 30 years. She has studied many Yoga styles and has undertaken long periods of meditation with many different Yoga Masters. She teaches the principles of Tantric Advaita Philosophy and specializes in Yoga Teacher Trainings which she teaches all over the world.
Louisa is the Founder, Director and Course Coordinator of Yoga Arts. Louisa is deepening her study of Ayurveda by studying Clinical Ayurvedic Consultation at the Australasian Institute of Ayurvedic studies (AIAS) under the guidance of Dr Ajit (BSMS, PCAS).
Rose Baudin: Meditation, Pranayama, Ritual, Mantra & Agni Hotra (fire ceremony)
Rose Baudin has studied and practiced yoga for 35 years and has taught for 20. She met her mentor Swami Gauribala in Sri Lanka in 1971, and was initiated into the lineage of the Tamil Siddhas in 1984. During the 16 years she lived in India, she was instructed by master teachers in the various schools of yoga: Integral, Iyengar, Vini and Astanga as well as extensive meditation experience under the guidence of S.N. Goenka (Vipassana), Zen Master Hogen-san Yamahata (Soto sect) and Sayadaw U Janaka (Satipatthana Insight Meditation). She was introduced to and taught the ritual of Agni Hotra by Dr. Robert Svoboda who instructed her in the way of his mentor, the Aghori Vimalananda.
Since 1986, Rose has been based in Australia teaching yoga classes and weekend meditation retreats, as well as instructing and lecturing for Yoga Arts. She has been conducting yoga intensives, residential retreats and seminars internationally for the past 14 years, including thrice yearly in French Polynesia and is a contributing teacher at Ayurveda and Yoga: The Essence of Life by Alix Johnson, a collection of interviews with 8 western yoga teachers.
Lucy Roberts:Asana, Vinyasa, Astanga, Techniques and Teaching Methodology, Moving Meditation Dance.
Lucy is a senior teacher on Yoga Arts Teacher Trainings, as well as leading classes, workshops, and retreats internationally.
Her teaching and practice attends to body, mind and heart, combining the physical practices of Hatha Yoga, with the wisdom and insight of Jnana Yoga, philosophy, and meditation, in the spirit of Bhakti – the Yoga of self-transcending love and devotion.
Lucy’s style is fluid, feminine, intuitive, and creative – inspired by her love of dance and free-style movement. She is a passionate communicator who delights in inspiring a deeper dive into the subtleties of life both on and off the mat.
Born in Australia, based in South India, Lucy teaches in Bali, Japan, India, Australia and the Middle East. She has been practicing for 16 years and teaching for 12.
** Please complete the yoga retreat registration form (on the ‘how to register’ page) giving a detailed explanation of your yoga experience and history.
