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YOGA THERAPEUTICS AND BODYWORK IMMERSION

With Daphne Chua
January 22 - 28, 2018
​(This retreat takes place in Luang Prabang at Sanakeo Boutique Hotel)

​ABOUT

Join Yoga Therapist, Movement Facilitator, and Bodyworker Daphne Chua in a week’s exploration in Yoga & Therapeutics as embodied healing tools. Using an inquiry approach, this training is an exploration into waking up the internal senses to uncover our own physical and subtle mind-body mapping, which will help us determine the way we inhabit in our environment and respond to people around us, as well as understand how our our breath patterns, movement, holding gait, postures are manifested through deep seated patterns in our habitual reactions. 

This will be a 50 hours immersion for yoga practitioners, bodyworkers, dancers, movement enthusiasts etc, who’d like to understand and experience the functions of embodiment in movement, yoga therapy, and bodywork as tools for transformation and healing. Gain insights into the mind-body connection through Eastern philosophies, supported by the sensibilities of our physiological, psychosomatic and nervous systems of health and wellness. You will be able to apply these tools for teaching yoga or movement, self-care, or in offering bodywork to support your clients and your loved ones.
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*Through an inquiry-based approach, Daphne will guide you into uncovering your very own healing techniques through our physical and subtle mind-body maps. She will facilitate movement, breath techniques, somatic therapy, hands-on techniques, and bodywork modalities to unravel our innate intelligence to heal and nurture our body, mind and spirit. When we explore from within through sensory approach instead of a cognitive approach, our mind can de-clutter and re-wire through our breath, digestion, body chemistry, and fascia organisation. Bringing together mindfulness with somatic tools, we gain more clarity into our own feelings and behaviour as an embodied biological process. 

  • Reveal new aspects of movement and postures from the perspective of different body systems - such as immune, nervous, endocrine, digestive as well as skeletal and fascia systems
  • Experience greater depth, ease and flow of movement in forming traditional yoga asanas
  • Develop a yoga practice based on personal needs and abilities
  • Explore sequential relationships between postures
  • Observe and analyze the movement of others using this subtle and dynamic perspective
  • Illuminate new aspects of yoga from various therapeutic perspectives through authentic embodiment and facilitation of mindfulness and self-care technique​s

* The requirement for entry into these modules is a personal movement practice and a basic familiarity with yoga asana. Continuing Education Units (CEU) for yoga teachers awarded.

SYLLABUS
  • ​The use of Somatic, Movement, Yoga & Mindfulness Principles as Healing Tools
  • The Anatomy of Breath: Bridging the Gap between Body & Mind
  • Yoga Therapy: Scope of Practice
  • The Yogic Framework of Our Physiology
  • The Yogic Model of the Mind-Body and its relationship with the nervous system
  • Understanding trauma & addiction to overcome stress & anxiety
  • How to use a Body Sensing & Inquiry Approach to Rewire Our Mind-Body
  • Unlocking the Healing Effects of Active & Passive Restorative Yoga
  • The Power of Touch & Creating a Therapeutic Relationship 
  • Hands-on Assists in Movement & Yoga Asanas
  • Explore various bodywork & self-care techniques
  • Embodied Anatomy: understanding our own unique blueprint
​"Daphne’s yoga classes are not ordinary – she helps you approach yoga in a holistic way, with a focus on both the body and the mind. I really enjoy her classes because they are intimate. There is spiritual food for your mind, a bit of Thai massage and some fun elements as well."  - Jis Kuruvilla, Vietnam
"Daphne is a natural in the heart of yoga, she clearly loves what she does and in turn gives confidence and support to those that train with her." - Lori Kelley, United Kingdom

SANAKEO BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Stylish Sanakeo Boutique Hotel & Spa reflects the elegance of enchanting Luang Prabang. From the moment you step into our reception area, modern decor boasting subtle Laotian charm will transport you to a time of luxury and indulgence. The hotel's facilities offer the opportunity to relax and revive following a busy day of sight-seeing in and around our UNESCO world heritage listed town. Enjoy a soothing massage. Pamper yourself with a revitilising spa treatment in our health spa sanctuary. The hotel's facilities include a fitness center, outdoor pool and serene yoga space where our daily practices will take place. 

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Outdoor view of the hotel and swimming pool
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Classic room - shared occupancy twin rooms
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Deluxe room - single occupancy king rooms

PRICING
Early bird pricing until November 31:
​Classic Twin Room (shared occupancy) - USD835 (single supplement, add USD180)
Deluxe King (only single occupancy available) - USD1135

A non-residential option is now available: USD697

about daphne
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As a movement facilitator, yoga teacher and bodyworker of various modalities, Daphne is trained in a multitude of yoga styles and therapeutic disciplines. She found resonance in teachings which meld the wisdom of Eastern traditions with Western sensibilities. She is trained in the art of Traditional Thai Yoga Massage, Biodynamic Cranial Sacral Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang (TCM Abdominal Detox Massage), Tai Chi Massage and Reiki, all of which she infuses into the alchemy of her intuitive bodywork and yoga therapy. Daphne incorporates a heart and mind centred approach with a solid foundation in alignment and biomechanics. She also presents insights from yoga philosophy, somatic movements, and subtle anatomy within her practice. Her therapy sessions, classes, workshops, and trainings are known to focus on breath, mindfulness, and awareness to create the perfect balance in nurturing the body, mind and spirit. You can find more information about Daphne on her website: Yoga With Daphne. 
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                                                                                                                    Laos Yoga Retreats
Nong Khiaw Road, Ban Sophoun
​Nong Khiaw, Laos
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