Yoga and Somatic Enquiry Retreat
Bali 1-6 August
with Louisa Raszyk

Enjoy the experience of a real yoga retreat in a truly inspirational and remote setting of breathtaking natural beauty. I have been giving retreats here for the past 5 years and I would love to welcome you to this very special place, so conducive to the deeply sensitizing practice of Dynamic Yoga Training Method and somatic foundation practice.

I am a Senior Dynamic Yoga Method teacher and shiatsu therapist, and have had a daily yoga and meditation practice for 30 years. My career has been dedicated exclusively to bodymind integration, revolving around a core of yoga, dance and shiatsu. In 2004 I founded the Red Earth Centre in Paris (www.redearthcentre.com), a unique studio dedicated to bodymind enquiry where I continue to teach and practice Dynamic Yoga, shiatsu and dance.

The Dynamic Yoga Training Method (www.dynamicyoga.com) is unique in the yoga world. It is a learning methodology (rather than a practice style), based on somatic self-enquiry via a progressive sensitisation of the body. This takes place in the context of a simple, accessible flow of movements – Xandranamaskar and suryanamaskar via xandravinyasa and suryavinyasa – that is broken down into component ullolas (short sequences of two, three or more postures repeated in a cyclical flow synchronised with the natural breath).

The DYTM has evolved from recognising that the human body is an inherently mobile organism that learns through simple, pleasant, repetitive movement; and that it is only by addressing how the body learns and applying it to how the body is taught that we can come fully and easily into the genuine stillness of yoga asana.

Generally it is thought, even subconsciously, that the more complex the posture, the better the yoga practitioner, or that if we do a certain sequence, we will achieve certain results. These notions feed into our already very deeply ingrained notions of competition, strengthening the mind’s fear-based need to control, rather than inviting the body to reveal itself as it is, in all its complexity and multiplicity.

The DYTM proposes something quite different – by inviting the mind to notice and feel the body through accessible, specific and repetitive movements, the mind begins to anchor in, and be lead by, sensation. This is a deep process of somatic trust that has powerful implications for life as we allow ourselves to be guided, sweetly surrendering our ingrained need to control. As this happens, a wonderful flow of deepening conscious awareness takes place.

The retreat is appropriate for all people who do not have major injuries, illnesses or disabilities, in which case personal instruction is recommended.

Villa Boreh is a very beautiful and special place that was built 20 years ago specifically to hold yoga retreats. It is Indonesia’s first fully eco-responsible retreat centre. The perfectly kept Balinese bungalow accomodations are woven seamlessly though leafy tropical gardens and small temple spaces, swimming pools and rest areas, cool quiet spa rooms, open air bathrooms nestled in tropical gardens, and all of this right on the ocean’s edge. It really is an exceptional place that has been constructed according to geobiology under the instruction of local priest and shamans using mostly Balinese architecture and materials. It is intimate and traditional, but still quietly and unobtrusively offers all the conveniences of a quality resort.

The retreat cost is €1000 / AUS$1600 (€930 / AUS$1490 early bird price until June 1st 2019) and includes:
– 10 yoga, meditation and postural classes (25 hours) -every morning and evening
– complimentary Balinese massage in the beautiful spa space
– three meals a day – delicious, healthy and prepared using Villa Boreh’s own organic garden produce
– shared accommodation (single accommodation available at an extra cost according to availability)
– use of the entire grounds including three pools
– fully serviced rooms with organic onsite spa products provided
– access to the custom built yoga shala and equipment at any time
– use of sea kayaks and snorkelling equipment

There are also optional activities which you may choose – onsite spa treatments, tours taking you to waterfalls, temples, the local healer, cultural tours with knowledgable and bilingual guides, scuba diving, sunrise dolphin excursion, etc.

Please note that airport transfers are not included in the price, and can easily be organized by contacting Villa Boreh (or let me know and I will tell them). The first class begins at 5pm on the 1st August 2019, the last class ends at 10am on the 6th August after which there is the final brunch, so you can easily leave Villa Boreh by 11am on the 6th. It takes maximum 3-4 hours to go from Villa Boreh to the airport, about 2 hours to Ubud. The Villa Boreh cars and drivers are excellent, I recommend them.

I would love to see you there and to spend time doing yoga in this beautiful place.
Email me here at redearthcentre@gmail.com if you are interested and would like to register,  or at (+33)0(610 897 604)