A 2-day workshop developing brain relaxation and inner awareness
with
André Riehl
Koh Phangan, Thailand
January 21-22. 2023
Workshop Information
Facing the challenges of our contemporary life, too often meaningless, Nidrâ Yoga stands for dramatically reducing mental stress and developing concentration capacities.
It is also a millennia-old understanding bringing deep insights into the meaning of our human nature dealing with the intense movement of today society. ~ Andre Riehl
What is Nidra Yoga?
Unless we are free from muscular, mental, psychological and emotional tensions, we are never
truly relaxed. ~ Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Establishing a conscious relationship to deep relaxation has a profound effect on our health and well-being.
A single hour of Nidra Yoga is as restful as four hours of conventional sleep and this is one of the secrets of the superhuman efficiency and energy of many great yogis.
In this 2-day immersion, participants will learn the methodology, skills and ancient knowledge that support the practice of removing inner tensions.
Nidra Yoga is a more efficient form of physiological rest and rejuvenation than conventional sleep. Those who adopt this technique in their daily routine soon experience radical changes in their sleeping habits and overall well-being.
A single hour of Nidra Yoga is as restful as four hours of conventional sleep and this is one of the secrets of the superhuman efficiency and energy of many great yogis.
Nidra Yoga
Practice Attributes
Balancing of
MIND/EMOTIONS
Emotional processing (EP)
EP during relaxation allows specific and intense feelings to dissipate. Here we make use of detailed archetypal images to arrive at space of true ease within ourselves
INTROSPECTION
The study of the Self
- Svadhyaya
Exploring the deep patterns of our psychological limitations, introducing the art of mind togetherness through solo and group work
ENERGIZING EXERCISES actions/sequences
- Kriya Sadhana
A series of intense breathing and concentration exercises uplifting the natural energy to its utmost intensity.
Bringing clarity of mind, vitality and strong & deep insights into the intricacies of our human nature.
RELAXATION
( 3 levels of )
- Sithilikarana
Experience profound muscular, mental, and emotional relaxation, the balance of psychic and vital energies channels underlying the physical body
CONCENTRATION
( 3 degrees of )
- Dharana
Developing concentration in the
form and formless, to acquire a powerful mean for deep insights
SPONTANEOUS STATES OF MEDITATION
- Dhyana
Expanding the capacity of understanding through access to several meditative states
ANDRE RIEHL
Master of Nidra Yoga & Kashmir Shaiva Tantra
Student of Yoga since 1972. Disciple
of Chandra Swami, an ascetic from the Brahmanic lineage of the Udasin, and devotee of J. Krishnamurti and Sri Ananda Mayee Ma. With them, he studied important aspects of the inner path: discernment and relationships.
Andre is a Professor of Nidra Yoga at the University of Poona, Mumbai-India. And has received official recognition from the Government of India through the ministry of d-ONER and for the transmission of Nidra Yoga He was named the president of the European Federation of Traditional Yoga 1992, opening 5 schools across the continent. He is also Translator and author of videos and CDs of Sanskrit chanting, novels and advanced yoga practices.
Accommodation
-2 Modality Choices-
non-residential
( All local participants & people choosing to
find their own accommodation)
residential
(Limited places, first comes first served)
- 1 veg/vegan meal a day
- Audio recordings of all sessions
- This is a non residential retreat, however you can book accomodation onsite through the venue.
- 1 veg/vegan meal a day
- Audio recordings of all sessions
*Extra meals in the house can be arranged at an extra expense
the Villa
-Fit for 14-16 guest
- Private Swimming pool
- Fully equipped Kitchen
- Large living room + Chilling area
- Private Garden
- 5 double bedrooms (3 w shared bathrooms)
- 1 Deluxe Dorm for 4-6 people
nearby Hotels
Sri Thanu Area
Try your best to book accommodation only around SRI THANU or TONGSALA. Found on either booking.com or Airbnb.com Please see on google maps the location of your hotel and the yoga house. Easiest way to travel is via motorbike rental or taxis.
*** Non-Koh-Phangan resident must try to book accommodation as soon they register as it will be PEAK season on the island, it is suggested to be near the villa (Thong Sala centre), unless you are a Kohphangan resident.
Staying at yoga house
AMANEcurated is partnering with Yoga house Phangan. While is not mandatory to book accommodation in-house, it is still recommended, as a way to deal with less outer disturbances.
Prices range from 650 to 1,200baht per night ( 21usd-39usd).
For booking your room please contact them through this link: http://www.yogahousephangan.com/
DELUXE DORM ( A large 2 level gallery w
spacious bathroom & bathtub. 2 Single beds 1st floor / 2 Queen beds top floor).
ROOMS 1, 2, 3,
( 2 single beds per room w/ common Shared bathroom. (Shared with other participants of the retreat)
ROOM 5
( 2 Single beds per room. Private bathroom )
Schedule
Day 1 (Feb 25)
Day 2-5 (Feb 26,27,28,29)
- full day-
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10:15- 12:15 Introduction to the course
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12:15 - 14:00 lunch break
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14:00 to 15:30 Svadhyaya in small groups
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15:30 to 18:00 Nidra
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18:00 People leave and eat at home
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8:15 to 9:15 Prana Kriya
- Break
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10: 00 to 12:00 Nidra
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12:00 - 14:00 lunch break
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14:00 to 15:30 Svadhyaya in small groups
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15:30 to 18:00 Nidra
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18:00 People leave and eat at home
- (The last day the schedule will vary slightly. But still finishing at 18:00)
***In order to maintain a conducive RETREAT atmosphere ALL non-residents participants are required to stay within the villa premises from breakfast until the end of the day
** It is strongly advised to arrived 2 days before the retreat to overcome jetlag
the Venue
A humble yet luxurious private sanctuary at the Heart of Koh Phangan island. The villa has yoga shala, Private Swimming pool, kitchen, large living room + Chilling area and a Private Garden. The venue will be open to all residential and non-residential guests during retreat time.
OVERSEAS ATTENDEES
REGULAR PRICE
$1,250usd
EARLY BIRD PRICE
$950usd
KOH PHANGAN RESIDENTS (scholarships available, email us)
REGULAR PRICE
$750usd
EARLY BIRD PRICE-until Jan 15-
$550usd
Investment non-residential spots
WHAT INCLUDES?
- 5 full-days Tuition Fees
-1 veg/vegan meal a day & Snacks - Audio recordings of all sessions
- FEB 23 -Optional- Preparatory Kriya practice
FEB 24 -optional- Agni Hotra Puja (fire ceremony on Feb 24).
WHAT DOES NOT INCLUDE?
- Any Travel and transport expenses
- Any extra meal
- Accommodation
- Travel/Health insurance
**Payment plans are available upon request.
UP TO 2 INSTALLMENTS.
Getting to Koh Phangan Island
** It is strongly advised to arrive at least 2 days before
the retreat to overcome jetlag
BY BUS & BOAT BY PLANE & BOAT
From Bangkok: the cheapest way is to take one of the overnight buses leaves Khaosan Road evening about 18.00 and in the next morning arrives Surathani, then take a boat from Donsak Pier.
Bus and boat combo ticket can be arranged by travel agencies on Khaosan Road for about 700-900 Baht all the way to Koh Phangan.
BY TRAIN & BOAT
Taking the overnight train from Bangkok with a proper bed is also a comfortable way to get Koh Phangan. Trains stop early morning at Surathani, buy bus and boat ticket to Koh Phangan Island. Train tickets from Surathani back to Bangkok should be reserved in advance specially in high season.
The cheapest option is to fly from Bangkok (BKK) to Surathani Airport (URT) with AirAsia.
Transportation to the ferry pier is easy to find at Surathani airport.
Ferries depart several times a day with the last one around 17.30.
Travel time: 1-hour flight from Bangkok to Surathani airport. Then is 1.5-hour bus ride to the boat pier and depending on what boat company you take the boat to Koh Phangan is between 1.5 hours (Lompraya) -2.5 hours (Raja fairy).
Flying to Koh Samui is convenient, yet more expensive, you may check the rates for yourself. Koh- Samui Airport (USM) has frequent flights from Bangkok (BKK) with Bangkok airways.
Travel time 1-hour flight and 30 minutes boat ride from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan.
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AMANE's personal note
WHY are we choosing to offer NIDRA YOGA
with ANDRE RIEHL?
Nidra Yoga offers the deepest possible states of relaxation while still maintaining full consciousness. The practice of yoga relaxation has been found to reduce tension and anxiety in people of all ages and backgrounds, responding well to autonomic symptoms of high anxiety such as headache, giddiness, chest pain, palpitations, sweating, and abdominal pain.
The techniques have been used to help soldiers from war cope with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). As the techniques with the right guidance can help us to untie psychological knots and traumas.
We believe Nidra yoga should be studied in-depth by all, serious practitioners who may want to explore the world of Lucid dreaming, as well as those in need of reducing anxieties and stress-related symptoms.
Further stages of the Nidra path touch the aspect of no separation. And what we can also call spirituality. Nidra can be the doorway to very deep meditative states. We feel very very fortunate to have Andre, a living master of this ancient tradition to guide these processes of self-development and inner discovery.
May everyone benefit from this millennial practice
very much needed in modern times.