Enjoy the experience of a real yoga retreat in a truly inspirational and remote setting of breathtaking natural beauty.

I am a Senior Dynamic Yoga teacher and have had a daily yoga and meditation practice for almost 30 years. My career has been dedicated exclusively to bodymind integration, revolving around a core of yoga, dance and shiatsu. In 2003 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 15 years ago specifically to hold yoga retreats. 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 US$ 1225 / AUS$1600 (US$1165 early bird price until January 30th) and includes:
– transfers from and to Denapasar airport at specified times
– 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.

 The first class begins at 5pm on the 25th, the last class ends at 9.30am on the 30th after which there is the final brunch, so you can easily leave Vila Boreh by 11am on the 30th. It takes about 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 redearthcentre@yahoo.com if you are interested and would like to register, or message me here or at (+33)0(610 897 604)

The Red Earth Centre will close its doors during August.

Classes will return from September 5th on. Check the online schedule to be up to date with all the news !

Wishing you a happy Summer, we find each other in September.

Les salons au Red Earth Centre

“Here we are” by Amy Hollowell

Friday, June 26th from 8pm

We have the great pleasure to receive Amy Hollowell at the Red Earth Centre.

Amy will read poems from her new book and Achim Schulz will play beautiful music on the harpsichord.

There will be wine and some little snacks to eat.

Entrance free – volontary contribution

A 3 hour long workshop in which the sensible and conscious journey from Xandranamaskar (moon salutation) and some of it’s variations, towards the somehow more demanding Suryanamaskar (sun salutation) will be explored. Not as a goal but as an enquiry allowing always the intelligence of the body to be our guide.

All levels are welcome, feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Tarif 30 € (booked in avance) / 35 € (drop – in)
Inscription opened. Limited places!

Information & inscription
redearthcentre@gmail.com
07 82 92 45 97
09 50 31 57 25

The team in charge of the “Lunchtime yoga” classes at the Red Earth Centre: Christina Yu, Miranda Perkins, Dinusha Amarasekara  and Sergio Teodosio will offer, from November on, a series of 4 mini workshops per month.

The “Back to Basics” workshops are directed to absolute beginners but also to experienced practicioners who would like to deepen into different aspects of yoga posture practice.

Workshops are open to everyone!

Each workshop will focus on one or two themes, there will be time to ask questions and maybe, find some answers.

Dates :

All workshops between 16:00 et 18:00

Saturday 22nd November 2014 – Sergio “The seven universal actions and the simple shoulderstand”
Saturday 20th December 2014 –  Miranda “Awakening and exploring our ability to listen”
Saturday 31st January 2015 – Christina “Breathe new life into your yoga”
Saturday 14th February 2015 – Dinusha “Relieve the tension of all part of the body by asanas and breathing”

Tarifs :

20 € /workshop (réserved in advance)
25 €/ stage (drop in)

Places limited, it is recommended to reserve in advance!

Regristration open to all workshops!

Information & Inscription:
redearthcentre@gmail.com
09 50 31 57 25
07 82 92 45 97

Lunchtime yoga (New!)

Wish to relax during an hour and at the same time recharge your bateries for the afternoon?
Red Earth Centre proposea, from Monday October 6ht one hour lunchtime classes with Christina, Miranda, Dinusha and Sergio:

All classes 12:15 à 13:15, all classes all levels welcome

Monday “Hatha yoga” with Christina
Tuesday”Dynamic yoga” with Sergio
Wednesday “Vinyasa soft flow” with Miranda
Friday “Hatha yoga dynamique” with Dinusha

Tarifs lunchtime yoga classes (valid for all lunchtime classes)
Trial class 8 €
Single class 14 €
10 class card valid 3 mois 110 €

1 month lunchtime unlimited 100 €

Special FREE class
Angela Collins (Berlin) is visiting Paris on

Wednesday October 8th 18:00 – 19:30
Venez nombreuses/eux !

“Endorphin Vinyasa” – an uplifting, energising class, that uses Forrest Inspired Asana and Creative Flow Sequencing

Class Language: English.

About the Teacher.

Angela is a Sydney born RYS Certified Yoga Teacher, living and teaching Yoga in Berlin.
She first was introduced to Yoga at age 16 working with an touring Theatre company in Sydney, then later at University she trained in Yoga once more, but it was not until the after the birth of her son that she decided to use Yoga as a path to healing.

Trained in Vinyasa/Hatha Flow and a graduate of Advanced Teacher Training in Forrest Yoga Advanced Teacher training with – Angela also draws on her previous studies in Contemporary Dance , Butoh, Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, Breathwork with Sound, and Body work to create dynamic classes accessible to everyone.

Angela has also had the pleasure to train with Kathryn Budig, Mark Stephens and Kino McGregor.

Her classes focus on a holistic approach to healing- to create strong yet flexible minds and bodies.

Please write or call for the code – reservation recommended!

Hello all,

So here we are again at the end of the year – it went by so fast! I wanted to share some news of the centre before the big August break.

The BIG news, as most of you already know, is that I will be leaving Paris in September to spend some time with my family in Australia. I will continue whilst there the exciting project of translating Godfrey Devereux’s interpretation of the Yoga Sutras with my partner Benoit (soon to be published by Synchronique Editions).
Since there are no other Dynamic Yoga teachers in Paris, I am bringing an excellent Dynamic Yoga teacher from Switzerland to take care of you in that wonderful Dynamic Yoga way! Sergio Iglesias (www.yogabasliea.ch) will start classes in the rentrée from the 8th of September. He is a longterm, experienced practitioner and teacher, and he will maintain the present schedule, adding an extra class – Wednesdays 19H30.
I will still be here in September for a few weeks, and I am organising an Open Day on Sunday 14th September, where you can come and take a class with Sergio, and say hello!
My last class will be tomorrow, Monday 28th July 19H45. The centre will be closed, as every year, during the month of August.
The centre will reopen on Monday 8th September at 18H, with Sergio’s first class of the rentrée.
I hope to see you soon – either at my classes in the coming days, or at the Open Day September 14th.

Have a great summer!

Love
Louisa
0610897604