"Yoga is cessation of fluctuations of the mind" says Patanjali at the beginning of the yoga sutras. Yoga means union or harmony and when your mind is at peace you can live in harmony with yourself, other people and nature.
"The beginning of yoga practice is often the physical side: the desire for a body with poise and the ability to move freely, powerfully and naturally through daily life situations. This will be our starting point, practising asana to find the appropriate physical condition for whatever you want to do. Then, as we concentrate on movement and posture, breathing, energy flow and focus become clarified until we can just sit in peace and harmony.
"During this yoga retreat we will practise on our terrace in the mornings. Then on 4 afternoons, starting at 6 p.m., there will be pranayama and meditation. On the other 2 afternoons I will introduce you to our favourite walks across the hills and mountains of the Bodrum peninsula."
"My main yoga inspiration comes from Okido Yoga although I have studied Iyengar and love the Astanga practice. In the teaching of Japanese Master Masahiro Oki many disciplines from Zen to martial arts and oriental medicine have been blended with more traditional yoga to form a uniquely fluid, dynamic and adaptable system. Within it, everyone from beginner to advanced can take each exercise to the right point for their condition and ability."
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Michael started his study of Okido Yoga with Hirotsugu Mori in London and gratefully received his teacher's diploma from Mizue Tamaki at the Okido Dojo in Laren, Holland.
Alongside yoga, Michael has been studying and practising bodywork, principally shiatsu, for more than 20 years in England and Japan. He is a director of the New Cross Natural Therapy Centre (www.newcrossnaturaltherapy.com) and teaches at the Zen School of Shiatsu in London (www.learn-shiatsu.co.uk).
Shiatsu treatments will be available on some afternoons at a special rate for course participants.
Cost of each course:
£ 475 with a single room
£ 440 in a shared room
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