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 €1050 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 LOST ART OF MEDITATION WORKSHOP IN PARIS
DECEMBER 1-4 2017

Friday, December 1st free talk: WHAT IS MEDITATION, REALLY?
This talk will explore the differences between relaxation, autohypnosis, trance and meditation. This exploration will include not only the different ways they are accessed but the different effects that they have.
Price: Free (RSVP)

Saturday, December 2nd. SOMATIC MEDITATION 10.30-18.30
Based directly on the sensations that it is generating Somatic Meditation uses the intelligence of the body to access the nourishing presence of consciousness. By-passing entirely the evasive instability of mind Somatic Meditation requires no regulation, effort, intention nor control of any kind. It directly accesses your ability to feel rather than your ability to think. This makes Somatic Meditation both a forgiving and potent practice within which the three frequencies of human intelligence, cognitive, somatic and spiritual, effortlessly integrate.
Price: 90 €

Saturday, December 3rd. TANTRIC MEDITATION 10.30-18.30
Tantric Meditation is a safe and powerful way to access the pleasure nature of consciousness to calm and clarify the mind. Both alone and with a partner you will be given precise but simple guidance in using the sensations being generated by your body to access its pleasure nature as a condensation of consciousness. There will be neither nakedness nor sexual activity during this workshop.
Price: 90 €

Monday, December 4th. ADVANCED TANTRIC MEDITATION 9.00-12.30
Sitting clothed with a partner you will be guided in using the power of open gazing and subtle touch to dissolve habituated inhibitions, anxieties and barriers.
These sessions use the intensification of pleasure provided by the open presence of another not only to nourish and heal but to recalibrate your assumptions about individuality and intimacy. There will be neither nakedness nor sexual activity during this workshop.
Price: 40 € (only possible to take this session if you have previously practised Tantric Meditation with Godfrey)

DISCOUNTS:

All 4 days: 200 €
Only Saturday and Sunday 170 €
Only Sunday and Monday: 120 €

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Le Red Earth Centre fermera ses portes pendant le mois d’août.

Les cours reprennent à partir du 5 septembre, consultez le calendrier pour être au courant des nouveautés.

Nous vous souhaitons un bon été et vous attendons à la rentrée !

Dear students and friends,

I hope this email/post finds you well and enjoying the cosy Parisian winter. I am still in Australia and will be back in Paris this June.

I have just visited the magical island of Bali, researching remote, authentic yoga retreat centres to find the perfect place to offer retreats to my Australian and European students (well, it’s not quite halfway, but it’s the best option I could think of!). I am happy to say that I have found the perfect retreat centre with a wonderful, professional staff, in the secluded north of the island, far from any touristed areas. Tejakula and Singaraja are some of the oldest spiritual centres on the island, and the beautiful deep Balinese spiritual energy is alive and well here. I will be holding the retreat from 16^th -21^st April, 2016, and if you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer, this can be arranged.

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.

I propose a six day, five night retreat, offering six meditation, pranayama and asana classes in the mornings, and six late afternoon meditation and restorative, nourishing classes. You will have afternoon time free to simply relax, doze, read a book, do more yoga! Or explore, making the most of optional activities available: onsite spa treatments, visits to waterfalls, temples, the local healer, cultural tours with knowledgable and bilingual guides, scuba diving, sunrise dolphin excursion, etc. I have purposefully chosen a venue that is very remote – there are no distractions, no nearby town and tourist attractions, so that the particiapnts are invited to enjoy the experience of a true yoga retreat.

The first class will be the evening of your arrival, the last will be the morning of your departure. If you don’t know about me, please see the website of my Parisian studio, the Red Earth Centre, which I founded in 2003 www.redearthcentre.com. I am a Senior Dynamic Yoga teacher and shiatsu practitioner with 20 years’ teaching experience. The yoga I teach is based on self-inquiry and uses safe, accessible movements and shapes to allow the mind to soften and merge with a deeper consciousness. In doing so, we naturally become more intimate with life, more open to the present moment, and more present and open to those around us. The classes are appropriate for all people who do not have major injuries, illnesses or disabilities, in which case personal instruction is recommended.

The retreat will cost €1050 (AUS$1600) and this includes:

• transfers
• 12 yoga, meditation and postural classes (30 hours)
• all meals – delicious, healthy and prepared using Villa Boreh’s own organic garden produce
• beautiful 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.

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.

With love

Louisa