Tibetan Yoga and the Wisdom of the Impermanent Body: Understanding the Subtle Winds and Channels in Ageing, Movement and Function

In this specialized healing, rejuvenation and inner yoga retreat, we will explore keys to health and vitality according to Tibetan Yoga and traditional medical practices. Breath, meditation and movement modalities will be introduced along with a foundational, daily practice that will be sustainable, accessible and essential.

This is the first in a series of stand-alone training retreats that will provide new students with foundational Tibetan Yoga principles and practices. We will address injuries and ways to approach long term or dedicated practice for seasoned practitioners.

The main topics of this retreat are the five root winds – the subtle energies that provide a framework for cultivating functional health in movement and physiological balance, according to traditional medicine. We will also explore theories and specialized tsalung channel movement practices that support the strength of the body as we age, and also recover from injury. We will cover common imbalances from the perspective of the body’s subtle channels and winds. Participants will have an opportunity to explore chronic illness and personal injuries that may benefit from Tibetan Yoga practice from this lens.

Dr. James Bae, DACM, C-IAYT is a specialist of Tibetan Yoga practices and their relationship to traditional medicine. He brings together training in over thirty systems of Tibetan Yoga and several Asian medical traditions. With twenty years of clinical experience and teaching, as well as being a Certified Yoga therapist, James brings a wealth of practical knowledge around healing, movement and manual therapy.

James’s approach emphasizes the relationship between mind and body, and the psychological dimension of illness and disease. Through meditation, breath practices and movement and manual therapies we come an integrative and subtle methodology of healing and rejuvenation.

Schedule

Friday, November 20

• 3 – 6 pm Arrival & Check-in
• 6 – 7 pm Dinner
• 7:30 – 9 pm Welcome Program

Saturday, November 21

• 7 – 8 am Early Morning Program
• 8 – 9 am Breakfast
• 9:30 am – 12 pm Morning Program
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch
• 1:30 – 4 pm Free Time for Relaxation and Spa
• 4 – 6 pm Afternoon Program
• 6 – 7 pm Dinner
• 7:30 – 9 pm Evening Program

Sunday, November 22

• 7 – 11 am Check-out of Rooms
• 7 – 8 am Early Morning Program
• 8 – 9 am Breakfast
• 9:30 am – 12 pm Morning Program
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Departure

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change at any time.