Mindfulness retreat;
yoga and meditation
Our life in west demands more and more from us and unfortunately most of us don´t have any tools to handle this devastating inner stress. When we are in total control of the mind and have no possibility to turn it off, we are in serious trouble. It affects our sleep, our mental and physical state and in worst case, we become very sick.
We need a powerful tool to regain control over the mind. Then we are not defenseless when the thoughts tumble like crazy and feel anxiety and unpleasantness.
We can learn how to gain control over the mind and through the ability to"turn off" the brain, it can rest before it is burned out.
We also need to practice being in the present. In west we are always in the future; later, next year, when I am retired and so on. Since we are not in the present we always suffer from bad conscience. Because when we finally take the time to play the new game with the children, we are thinking about something else. We can not turn of the mind and be present. When we are in the present 100%, we experience satisfaction in our life.
There are those among us who seek a higher meaning in life. Who is trying to look upon life here on earth from another perspective. My meditation technique will be an introduction. If you wish to go deeper into your practice, I am more than happy to help you and assist you in your continued education with my teacher, the Vipassana master Tan Adjan Sayan.
A private retreat is for you who wants be happier, you who are not feeling well and you who are sick due to stress related problems.
During September until the middle of November and March until June, it´s easy for me to put aside more of my time to assist private students. Of coarse you can make a private retreat any time of the year. The only difference is that during high and peak season there will not be so much time for talking and questions.
Yoga, meditation and coaching is included and you decides how much work we do every day and for how long. I recommend 3 weeks as minimum when you are here for the first time. Some private retreats last up to 3 months, often paid by company's.
I have many previous students that comes back for a week or two or they attend the summer retreats in Sweden, to booze their daily practice
The summer 2009 will offer both 4 days retreats and a quiet 6 days retreat in Dalarna in Sweden.
The seasons here on Ko Lanta are never the same and 2007/8 was no exception. I was only teaching meditation to groups at three occasions. Instead I had a lot of private students. I teach meditation at 4 occasions day, Monday until Friday; 0530, 07.15, 11.30 and 13.00. Normally, one coarse last for 10 days, Monday -Friday. Every meditation session takes about 1,5 hour and approximately 1 hour is devoted to own practice.
If you would like to come, please contact me through e-mail. Cha-Ba has special retreat offers and can also arrange transfer from the airport. Please let me know if we can assist you in any way!
A 3 weeks retreat costs about 40 000B with a program similar to the example below. The purpose is that when one leaves Ko Lanta, this every day practice shall be a part of one´s life. Otherwise we only waste our time and money. Worth noting is that you are welcome to join all 5 classes of yoga every week, without extra cost.
Example of an individual program:
week 1:
Monday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Tuesday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Wednesday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Thursday: 0630-0800 meditation
0900-1100 astangayoga
Friday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Saturday: free time
Sunday: 0900-1100 massage
Week 2:
Monday: 0630-0800 meditation
0900-1100 Astanga yoga
Tuesday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Wednesday: 0630-0800 meditation
0900-1100 Astanga yoga
Thursday: 0630-0800 meditation
1600-1800 massage
Friday: 0900-1100 Astanga yoga
Saturday: 0900-1100 massage
Sunday: free time
Week 3:
Monday: 0900-1100 Astanga yoga
1600-1800 massage
Tuesday: 0630-0800 meditation
Wednesday: 0900-1100 Astanga yoga
1600-1800 massage
Thursday: Free time (extra meditation if needed)
Friday: 0900-1100 Astanga yoga
1600-1800 massage
Saturday: free time (extra meditation if needed)
Sunday: free time
Group retreat
Be your own travel agent and gather a group of people, minimum 4 and maximum 6.
This arrangement is available during the period 1/3 until 15/11. This program is for a 2 week arrangement. If you would like to stay longer, that is of coarse possible.
Everything in the program is included, except beverage at lunch and welcome dinner. The ticket to thailand you arrange by your selves. Remember to check for group discounts at the airlines.
The group retreat includes following:
-transfer both ways Krabi airport Koh Lanta
-share in double room at Cha-Ba with AC
-half pension; breakfast, vegetarian lunch (possible to pay little extra and change to chicken etc) and fruit smoothie.
-yoga; 6 x 2 hour lessons
-meditation; 10 x 1,5 hour guided meditation
-thai massage; 6 x 2 hours
-welcome dinner at So in Bahn Country Laos
-temple excursion to my teacher, Vipassana master Tan Adjan Sayan. We have a briefing prior visit about customs etc.
-excursion on the east side of Koh Lanta, including Old Town.
-excursion on the west side of the island, all the way down to the National Park.
Price: 37 000 Baht
Temple retreat
I aim to start and end every season with a quiet retreat in the temple at my teachers temple. Everyone who is interested is very much welcome to join. I am very grateful if you let me know as early as possible if you are interested to attend the retreat.
Preferably we are not more than 6 participants. We sleep on the floor in the temple under mosquito nets and we follow the monks and nuns rules. We don´t eat after noon.
Pictures from the retreat in August 2007
Mindfulness retreats in Thailand 2009
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Retreat on Ko Lanta July 4 – 13 2009 Low season is the best time of the year here on Ko Lanta. It´s quiet and perfect for a retreat. Sometimes it rains a little bit, but far from every day and it´s warm and perfect for yoga. This year I will abandon the Swedish retreats and instead make 10 days yoga and meditation retreat at Cha-Ba. This retreat will be in silence during classes. The silence is broken after our classes, but we all have to keep our voice down, respecting those who chosen silence during the entire retreat. The retreat includes everything, from transfer, part in double room with AC to detox fruit and herb drinks and all meals. We begin at sunrise, after ginger tea, with meditation. After a light fruit and yoghurt/soya milk breakfast, we have yoga class with relaxation and meditation. Vegetarian lunch and individual practice. We end every day with meditation class at sun set. I´m available every afternoon if there are questions and Moon and her staff will be at Cha-Ba to give Thai massage. We strongly recommend 3 days in a row at the beginning of your treatment. If you want, this can be booked in advance with start on arrival day. Please contact Annelie, www.theretreatthailand.com or 08 467 51094 |
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Ålabodarna 24-29/6 2007
Ålabodarna is a wonderful small village for fishermen between Helsingborg and Landskrona. I have had the privilege to live here during some years and that's the reason why I am familiar with this adore able place.
A breath taking nature, beautiful walking paths and great small beaches. There is also a guest harbor.
We had a wonderful retreat and it was great to see everyone again. Many of us had not seen each other since Ko Lanta previous season.
The practice was great and our existence was embellished by massage performed by Pernilla and Linda.
We enjoyed delicious vegetarian food based on super fresh vegetables from a farm near by, called Nylanders gårdsbutik. Before we said good bay, we decided to have a retreat again next summer in Sweden.
Blombergsgården in Vikarbyn 18-21/7 2008
I long , and demonstrably more than I since many registered already, back there. And I look forward enormously to next summer and the retreats at this magical place.
Blombergsgården is perfect for retreats and the surroundings don´t disappoint you.. Dalhalla, with international concerts and operas, is near by if you wish for some culture in he evening. There are excellent restaurants, the manufacturing of the world famous Dalahasten and gorgeous nature. I believe anyone can find many different ways to enjoy there stay here.
There were plenty of wonderful reunions but also new, pleasant acquaintances. Many of the participants made great progress in the practice
Hopefully we will have some male students in the beginner group next season!
Almost everyone had lunch and everyone enjoyed Diddi´s cooking skills so much. We decided to change the concept a little for next season and include lunch, smoothies, nuts and so on in the price. It´s of coarse possible to join without the lunch.
Strandbryggan 7-14/7 2008
It was so beautiful early in the morning, when the sun was raising and you looked towards the Royal castle in Stockholm. But it was so cold. For someone like me, who is used to 30-35 degrees Celsius, it was incredibly cold.
Despite this, we had a marvelous retreat. Many of us had not met in ages, it felt like.
It´s unbelievable the progress the students made, even though it was freezing.
Everyone was so positive and enthusiastic during the whole retreat and it was an exciting experience to teach during these weather conditions. I felt a great privilege to have students capable of generating this enthusiasm during circumstances like these.
We learn by our mistakes and next years retreat will be in Lena's beautiful house next to the rapid outside Falun. The house have large terraces above the rapid that can be used during pleasant weather. We also have a large and beautiful room inside the house available.
