Relax & Renew,10 day yoga retreat with Savitri Thissen-Sattoe & Jane Saman.Including 6 day saktiisha yoga foundation Training.

Dates: 10-20 January 2017 (possible to arrive earlier and leave later)Enjoy exploring yoga whilst rejuvenating, relaxing and de-stressing in beautiful Suriname. The 6 day yoga foundation training is incorporated into this retreat in order to dive deeper into yoga, its philosophy and background. You will also learn and practice different asanas and pranayama exercises. Most importantly you will be guided to start integrating yoga into your daily life. During the retreat we balance restorative (yin) yoga as a meditative practice with a dynamic flow yoga (yang) with focus on connecting with body, mind and breath. Participants will be guided into body alignment and deep relaxation.

Through these ancient yogic techniques you will be taken on a journey of self-exploration. The practices are transformative, rejuvenating and deeply relaxing in combination with wellness treatments and one to one coaching sessions. Towards the end of the retreat we will practice “in silence”.Each participant will receive individual attention, adjustments and encouragement to go beyond any self-imposed limitations. 

This retreat is suitable for all levels and backgrounds.

Enrol online www.saktiisha.comConditions of the retreat are available online.

Inquiries or questions savitri@saktiisha.com

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What to expectA quiet 10 days to relax, renew and dive deeper into inner exploration through dynamic and restorative yoga practices.• 6 day yoga foundation training.• Pranayama (breathing exercises).• Yoga practice (practice of yoga postures).• Guided relaxation and meditation.• Alignment and background of yoga poses.• Dynamic morning classes.• Restorative and meditative afternoon

classes.• 2 individual coaching sessions.• 2 wellness treatments from the resort. • Breakfast and lunch included and 4 dinners

(other nights dinner are at own expense).• Time to relax and join local activities, culture

or leisure at your own cost.

Total price: eur 1500,- all-in,  excluding travel / flight. KLM and SLM fly direct to Suriname from the Netherlands.

The VenueHouttuyn Wellness River Resort is a new resort located at the former Houttuyn plantation in Suriname only 15 minutes away from Paramaribo city. It is a beautiful inspiring location situated at the river. For more info please check www.houttuyn.com

Note that the hotel and villas are still under construction and therefore accomodation during the retreat will be at Oxygen Resort in Paramaribo.

Transport is arraged to and from the Houttuyn every day. For more info on this resort check: www.surinameecotours.com/resort

Explore SurinameAlthough Suriname is geographically located on the mainland of South America, it is part of the history and culture of the Carribean. The population of only half a million inhabitants, has an unique mix of cultures, customs, music, languages and culinary surprises. Indians, Creoles, East Indians, Chinese, Maroons, Javanese, Dutch and many others live in this beautiful country. The tropical climate with temperatures between 25 and 32 degrees Celsius makes it enjoyable stay. Through this climate Suriname has an abundant flora and fauna, with the majority of the country is still green and untouched.On the left bank of the wide Suriname River is the capital Paramaribo. The historic center of Paramaribo, has long een UNESCO World Heritage site, and was founded in colonial times and is characterized by monumental white wooden buildings.Suriname is great to combine with travel to Brazil, French Guiana, British Guyana, Venezuela, Florida, Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.

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sakttisha yoga foundation trainingThe saktiisha 6 day yoga yraining is integrated in the retreat . The training will develop a solid basis for yourself but for also offers a wonderful way to deepen your yoga existing yoga practice. In addition to yoga philosophy, we will also practice asanas ( practice of postures) and pranayama (breath control). The training will particularly help you to apply yoga in your daily life for more calmness, relaxation and balance of body and mind. It is also a wonderful discovery of the self and a good foundation for continuation of other trainings at saktiisha.

What others say about the training:“The 6 day training was really awesome and exceptional. My mind and soul were awakened. Inspired to take actions. I felt so blessed for the learnings that I acquired and for the people I’ve met. I am grateful and thankful with all my heart.” ~ Xandy

“Beyond my expectation ! Fair and honest! Diving into the philosophy of yoga brought me a lot of “AHA ” moments and I am very grateful. The way of transmission. So much love and space. Love it!” ~ Evy photo credit: Mike Nanden

Details 10 day program Relax & Renew SurinameHouttuyn Wellness River Resort and Oxygen Resort

Program is subject to changeday 1, opening program 06:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:30 Breakfast & free time10:30 – 12:30 optional Individual sessions / massages 12:30 – 14:30 lunch & free time14:30 – 16:30 afternoon restorative practice 16:30 – free time & dinner

day 2, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 3, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 4, program is optionalo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:30 Breakfast & free time10:30 – 12:30 optional Individual sessions / massages 12:30 – 14:30 lunch & free time14:30 – 16:30 afternoon restorative practice 16:30 – free time & dinner

day 5, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 6, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 7, program is optionalo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:30 Breakfast & free time10:30 – 12:30 optional Individual sessions / massages 12:30 – 14:30 lunch & free time14:30 – 16:30 afternoon restorative practice 16:30 – free time & dinner

day 8, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 9, yoga foundationo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:00 Breakfast & free time10:00 – 13:00 Yoga Foundation Training13:00 – 15:00 lunch & free time15:00 – 17:30 Yoga Foundation Training 17:30 – 19:00 Dinner 19:00 – 21:00 Evening Program

day 10, closing programo6:30 – 08:30 morning practice08:30 – 10:30 Breakfast & free time10:30 – 12:30 optional Individual sessions / massages 12:30 – 14:30 lunch & free time14:30 – 17:00 Closing program

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About Savitriwww.saktiisha.comSavitri is owner of saktiisha yoga centre and head of faculty Yoga Teacher Trainings (syt20-sytt500 hours). Due to Savitri's Hindu descent and background she has been involved in many different types of yoga (like bhakti yoga, karma yoga, jnana yoga) already from a very young age. She has been practicing meditation since she was fifteen. After 18 years working in the corporate world in diverse financial and human resource positions, she decided to fully focus on the practice and teachings of yoga. Living more and more consciously and by connecting with others, her vision is to make yoga accessible to as many people as possible, thus allowing everyone to connect and find balance in body, mind and soul. This Retreat in Suriname is very special to Savitri as she was born here.

About Janewww.sankalpayogi.comJane Saman was born in Netherlands and has her roots in Suriname. She spent her teenage years in Suriname moved back to the Netherlands where she lived, studied and worked for many years before she came to settle down in Suriname in 2008. From a very young age Jane was always very much intrigued and interested in spirituality. It was in the Netherlands that she followed her first Hatha yoga teacher training. Her yoga journey has brought her to learn from teachers such as Mansukh Patel, Katiza Satya, Hillary Brown, Paul Dallaghan, Pattabhi Jois and Kino McGregor, . The yoga journey has also brought her to great countries like India, Nepal and Thailand. Today Jane runs one of the yoga studio’s of Sankalpayogi in the North of Paramaribo where she teaches group classes, privates and offers Pranic Healing consults. She has incorporated a beautiful spiritual store into the yoga studio. Yoga is a gift to her that has brought so much closer to herself and she is excited to share the ancient and modern knowledge of yoga with you.

photo credit: Mike Nanden