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Becoming the Light – A Sadhana Retreat with Kay Yuen

13-17 December 2023

About this retreat

The Sadhana Retreat has been running since January 2020 as a way for urbanites to experience yogic living. This is a wonderful opportunity to disconnect from the stresses of daily life and reconnect with your inner self. Throughout the retreat, you will follow an ashram schedule that is designed to help you cultivate awareness, focus and inner peace.

The retreat will take place in the peaceful countryside by the beach, surrounded by nature and away from the distractions of the modern world. This serene environment will allow you to fully immerse yourself in your spiritual practice and connect with the natural world around you. You will engage in various spiritual practices and learnings such as meditation, yoga asanas, chanting, pranayama, philosophy, mindfulness, fasting and self-reflection.

During these five days, you will embrace the “simple living, high thinking” lifestyle, while focusing on embracing your inner light. This retreat will provide you with the tools to quiet your mind, calm your emotions, integrate this practice into your daily life and share your inner peace with everyone around you.

LOCATION:

Wu Kai Sha Youth Village, Ma On Shan

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
  • 1. Biomechanics of functional breathing (posture affects how you breathe)
  • 2. Biochemistry of breathing (carbon dioxide and oxygen)
  • 3. Anatomy of the respiratory system
  • 4. 3 tiers of respiration
  • 5. The Bohr Effect, pH and carbon dioxide, Medulla Oblongata and the nervous system
  • 6. Daily functional Pranayama and breathwork practices
  • 7. How to teach functional Pranayama and breathwork practices
  • 8. Pranayama as Kumbhaka and subtle breathing
  • 9. Subtle body awareness – Nadis, Chakras, Vayus, Koshas
  • 10. Simple Yin Asanas with breath awareness
  • 11. Simple Vinyasa with core breathing

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Day 1: Wednesday, December 13
4:00pm-5:00pm Check-In
5:00pm-6:00pm Asana, Pranayama & Meditation
6:00pm-7:00pm Fasting (Optional) and Break
7:00pm-9:00pm Opening Satsang Ceremony

Day 2: Thursday, December 14
6:00am-7:00am Sunrise Meditation
7:00am-9:00am Morning Satsang
9:00am-11:00am Asana & Pranayama
11:00am-2:00pm Vegetarian Brunch & Break
2:00pm-4:00pm Lecture: Finding Inner Light
4:00pm-5:00pm Sound Healing
5:00pm-7:00pm Fasting (Optional) & Break
7:00pm-9:00pm Kirtan & Stories

Day 3: Friday, December 15
6:00am-7:00am Mindful Beach Walk
7:00am-9:00am Morning Satsang
9:00am-11:00am Asana & Pranayama
11:00am-2:00pm Vegetarian Brunch & Break
2:00pm-4:00pm Lecture: Becoming the Light
4:00pm-5:00pm Earthing Practices
5:00pm-7:00pm Fasting (Optional) & Break
7:00pm-9:00pm Kirtan & Stories

Day 4: Saturday, December 16
6:00am-7:00am Sunrise Meditation
7:00am-9:00am Morning Satsang
9:00am-11:00am Asana & Pranayama
11:00am-2:00pm Vegetarian Brunch & Break
2:00pm-4:00pm Lecture: Spreading Your Light
4:00pm-5:00pm Yoga Nidra
5:00pm-7:00pm Fasting (Optional) & Break
7:00pm-9:00pm Kirtan & Stories

Day 5: Sunday, December 17
6:00am-8:00am Asana & Pranayama
8:00am-9:00am Self-Reflection
9:00am-11:00pm Vegetarian Breakfast & Break
11:00am-1:00pm Closing Satsang Ceremony
1:00pm Happy Departure

TUITION

Total of 38.0 hours

FULL WORKSHOP

Shared Room
Early-Bird Price: HK$8,800 (ends 25 November)
Regular Price: HK$9,300
$500 off for students who join the entire programme – shared room option only.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Early-Bird Price: HK$9,800 (ends 25 November)
Regular Price: HK$10,300

Single Room with Private Bathroom
Early-Bird Price: $10,800
Regular Price: $11,300

WEEKEND DROP-IN OPTION (Fri-Sun)

Shared Room
Early-Bird Price: HK$5,800 (ends 25 November)
Regular Price: HK$6,300

Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Early-Bird Price: HK$6,800 (ends 25 November)
Regular Price: HK$7,300

Single Room with Private Bathroom
Early-Bird Price: HK$7,800 (ends 25 November)
Regular Price: HK$8,300

TERMS & CONDITIONS

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Event Language
English

Applications
1. Early-Bird Price: Applications to be sent on or before 25 November 2024.
2. Regular Price: Applications to be sent starting 26 November 2024.

Refunds/Cancellations
1. No refund or credit will be given for cancellations starting 26 November 2024.
2. Valid refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee that will be deducted from your refund.
3. All applications for a refund (medical & emergency reasons) must be made within 3 days after the event finishes.

Special Offer from nood food
10% off all nood food items or $5 off for all nood cold-pressed juices for all yoga event registrants on dates of the workshop.

Special Offer from KURIOS
15% off for PURE Cardholders and 10% off for non-PURE Cardholders on all KURIOS regular-priced products for all yoga event registrants on dates of the workshop.

To register, please contact any PURE Yoga studio or see reception.

Kay Yuen
Kay Yuen left her corporate life in New York to dedicate herself to yoga in Asia. She has over 2,000 hours of training and years of teaching, focusing on the meditative, devotional, and philosophical aspects of yoga. Kay sees yoga as a way of life and aims to guide her students to reconnect with their true nature.