Going Deeper: Vinyasa Flow: A Teacher's' Immersion Part II: *
with Mimi Kuo-Deemer
next course dates announced in 2019.
(Residential Immersion Training via Daoist Flow LLC)
**Please note, this retreat is only open to those who have previously completed the Vinyasa Flow Immersion Part I.
with Mimi Kuo-Deemer
next course dates announced in 2019.
(Residential Immersion Training via Daoist Flow LLC)
**Please note, this retreat is only open to those who have previously completed the Vinyasa Flow Immersion Part I.
Set in the tranquil countryside of Oxfordshire, this residential immersion retreat is just 45 minutes by train from London's Marylebone station. This part II of the Vinyasa Immersion is intended to deepen one's capacity to practice and teach vinyasa flow in authentic, creative and insightful ways.
Topics covered will include:
Each morning there will be a long asana session focused on developing clearer awareness and cohesion in the body. Morning and evening meditations will offer attendees the time to explore mindfulness-based meditation practices, and daily pranayama and qigong will help move energy more efficiently through the body. On Saturday and Sunday after a delicious vegetarian lunch, there will be some time for resting, booking treatments or taking walks on the estate's many acres. The afternoon sessions will look at alternative approaches to sequencing as well as other key themes in refining practice and teaching skills. Throughout the weekend, participants will work toward deepening their embodiment of vinyasa as well exploring how the practice can be understood, developed and shared with others.
This retreat is open to those who have completed the Vinyasa Flow Immersion course with Mimi.
Spaces limited to 18 participants.
Topics covered will include:
- An in-depth look at the role of the teacher, including a look at the inner critic (i.e. 'imposter syndrome') and selfing tendencies
- Importance of Self-Practice
- Finding Sequential Flow (through universal movement patterns such as breath, moving from centre and spinal integration)
- Hands-on Adjustments, Part II: Inversions, balance postures, longer-held postures, using props and your own body.
- Sequencing Part II: Beyond the Peak Pose
- The Poetics of Function, Form and Intention
Each morning there will be a long asana session focused on developing clearer awareness and cohesion in the body. Morning and evening meditations will offer attendees the time to explore mindfulness-based meditation practices, and daily pranayama and qigong will help move energy more efficiently through the body. On Saturday and Sunday after a delicious vegetarian lunch, there will be some time for resting, booking treatments or taking walks on the estate's many acres. The afternoon sessions will look at alternative approaches to sequencing as well as other key themes in refining practice and teaching skills. Throughout the weekend, participants will work toward deepening their embodiment of vinyasa as well exploring how the practice can be understood, developed and shared with others.
This retreat is open to those who have completed the Vinyasa Flow Immersion course with Mimi.
Spaces limited to 18 participants.
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The basic, daily schedule:*
Thursday: 15:00 – 15:30 – arrivals 16:00 – 18:45 – intros and welcome practice 19:00 – dinner 20:15 – evening satsang and meditation Friday & Saturday 6:30 – light breakfast (tea, coffee, toast, fruit) 7:00 – qigong, pranayama and meditation 8:30 – full breakfast 9:45 – Morning session 13:00 – lunch and free time (book treatments, walk the estate grounds, nap, read, do nothing) 15:30 – Afternoon session 18:45 – dinner 20:15 – evening satsang and meditation Sunday 6:30 – light breakfast (tea, coffee, toast, fruit) 7:00 – qigong, pranayama and meditation 8:30 – full breakfast 9:45 – Morning session and close 13:00 – lunch 14:00 – 16:00 – departures * subject to changes. The centre has mats and thin blankets; please bring other props such as bolsters, belts and blocks if possible. The House, Grounds, and Rooms Poundon House's six acres of landscaped gardens are a delight to explore. Quiet, calm and tranquil, Poundon is an ideal place to restore and revitalise. Located near the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire border, it is also within easy reach of London, Oxford, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, the Cotswolds and Bristol, with fantastic transport links to all of these places. The house was built in 1908 with large groups in mind. Like all the very best Edwardian country houses, Poundon House is blessed with generously sized rooms. Additionally, each of the 10 bedrooms have been carefully redecorated and restored over the last five years, while staying true to the country house-style of the Edwardian era. There are 5 luxury bathrooms with exquisite bathtubs, as well as 5 additional toilets. Dressing gowns, shower gels and hand products as well as two towels per guest are provided. Tea stations are offered throughout the house, and a stunning open fire warms and welcomes guests in the main drawing room. The yoga room is also well-heated for winter, and has a spacious wood floor with beautiful views of the land. The Cuisine Poundon House chef Anna Bywater creates healthy and satisfying meals to make sure your belly, body and senses are delighted. Her vegetarian feasts also cater to all dietary requirements. Tea, coffee, and still water are available 24 hours a day. Therapies and Treatments Therapies will be available during your stay including shiatsu and Swedish massage. Payment is direct in cash to the therapist, and more details will be provided upon booking. There will be Shiatsu and Swedish/Lava massage available during the weekend during the following times: Thursday: 2:45 - 3:45 and 19:10 - 20:10 (four slots) Friday and Saturday: 13:25 - 14:25; 14:25 - 15:25 and 19:10 - 20:10 (6 slots total) Sunday: 14:00 - 15:00 and 15:00 - 16:00 (four slots total) |
Some kind words shared by last year's Going Deeper: Immersion Part II participants:
'The weekend was phenomenal - the venue and food was stunning, the mix of chi gong, vinyasa flow classes, and teaching technique was awesome. The accompanying materials, including manual and high quality audio was outstanding. All the extra touches, like little surprise pressies from Mimi were delightful'. -- Sarah White 'My heart and mind are swirling with love and inspiration from the teaching and good company of fellow yoga teachers on the Vinyasa Immersion Part II with Mimi Kuo-Deemer. I look forward to sharing the positive energy and new flowing sequences in my classes!' - Cailtin Dyne 'Poundon House is a gorgeous place for Vinyasa Immersion Part II. The weekend was carefully and lovingly crafted and curated by Mimi Kuo-Deemer. We woke up to a chime instead of a clock radio, did early morning Qi Gong overlooking the beautiful grounds followed by meditation, discussion and learning. It was so much yummy yoga and a wonderful group of people to share the experience with'. - Sarra Zemmel 'Thanks to Mimi for such a wonderful experience. She hold the space so peacefully and with such sincerity. The setting, learning and food were all exceptional!' -- Laura Shipsey |
Arrivals and Departures
Arrival day is Thursday, November 15, 2018. Check-in is from 3:00 - 3:30pm. The first session will begin at 4pm.
Departure is Sunday, November 18, 2018 after lunch (between 2 and 4pm).
The address is Poundon House, Poundon, Oxon OX27 9BB.
Arrivals by train:
Train stations:
Bicester North (London / Birmingham) - 15mins -- recommended
Bicester Town (Oxford) - 15mins
Aylesbury Vale parkway - (London) - 30mins
Oxford (London / West country) - 30mins
Bicester North is about 45-60 minutes from London Marlyebone station. Trains run on average three times per hour. Check Southern Railway for times and train costs. http://www.southernrailway.com/
From these rail stations taxis are easy to book; information and contacts will be provided upon booking.
Driving directions:
From London or Birmingham, take junction 9 off the M40. On the roundabout above the motorway, head towards Bicester on the A41. At the Esso roundabout, turn right – heading towards Aylesbury. At the next big roundabout, take the second left towards Launton. You will then go straight over two small roundabouts, before turning right at the third, signed ‘Launton village only’. In Launton, turn left opposite The Bull Inn – this will be marked to Poundon. Go straight over at the next cross roads, (about 1 mile) up the hill, past the ex-military radio station, (about 2miles) and we are the first house in Poundon, on the right with black gates and a lime tree avenue.
It may be advisable to avoid the M40 exit to Bicester as you may be caught in ‘Bicester Village’ shopping traffic. If you wish you may exit the M40 at a junction earlier from either direction and head across country.
Arrival day is Thursday, November 15, 2018. Check-in is from 3:00 - 3:30pm. The first session will begin at 4pm.
Departure is Sunday, November 18, 2018 after lunch (between 2 and 4pm).
The address is Poundon House, Poundon, Oxon OX27 9BB.
Arrivals by train:
Train stations:
Bicester North (London / Birmingham) - 15mins -- recommended
Bicester Town (Oxford) - 15mins
Aylesbury Vale parkway - (London) - 30mins
Oxford (London / West country) - 30mins
Bicester North is about 45-60 minutes from London Marlyebone station. Trains run on average three times per hour. Check Southern Railway for times and train costs. http://www.southernrailway.com/
From these rail stations taxis are easy to book; information and contacts will be provided upon booking.
Driving directions:
From London or Birmingham, take junction 9 off the M40. On the roundabout above the motorway, head towards Bicester on the A41. At the Esso roundabout, turn right – heading towards Aylesbury. At the next big roundabout, take the second left towards Launton. You will then go straight over two small roundabouts, before turning right at the third, signed ‘Launton village only’. In Launton, turn left opposite The Bull Inn – this will be marked to Poundon. Go straight over at the next cross roads, (about 1 mile) up the hill, past the ex-military radio station, (about 2miles) and we are the first house in Poundon, on the right with black gates and a lime tree avenue.
It may be advisable to avoid the M40 exit to Bicester as you may be caught in ‘Bicester Village’ shopping traffic. If you wish you may exit the M40 at a junction earlier from either direction and head across country.
About Mimi
Mimi is a senior teacher at triyoga and a faculty member on the triyoga teacher training diploma course. She champions meditation as the answer to just about all of life's most pressing questions. Her two main teachers in the yoga world, Erich Schiffmann and Donna Farhi, continually humble her with the idea that yoga is the art of living, listening, and learning to embody a deeply spiritual tradition. In 2002, Mimi co-founded Yoga Yard, Beijing’s first and leading yoga studio, which she co-directed for seven years. She now lives in London, and teaches classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings in the UK and internationally. She is the author of the DVD “Vinyasa Yoga: A Steady Mindful Practice.” and a contributor on the online yoga and wellness site MovementforModernLife.com.
For more information, email [email protected].
Mimi is a senior teacher at triyoga and a faculty member on the triyoga teacher training diploma course. She champions meditation as the answer to just about all of life's most pressing questions. Her two main teachers in the yoga world, Erich Schiffmann and Donna Farhi, continually humble her with the idea that yoga is the art of living, listening, and learning to embody a deeply spiritual tradition. In 2002, Mimi co-founded Yoga Yard, Beijing’s first and leading yoga studio, which she co-directed for seven years. She now lives in London, and teaches classes, workshops, retreats and teacher trainings in the UK and internationally. She is the author of the DVD “Vinyasa Yoga: A Steady Mindful Practice.” and a contributor on the online yoga and wellness site MovementforModernLife.com.
For more information, email [email protected].
Cost and payment information:
Shared rooms:
Shared same-sex room with two twin beds OR one double bed for couples
£425 per person for shared (twin bed) triple room
£525 per person for shared twin room
Single rooms:
£625 per person
Payments:
A non-refundable deposit of £100 payable to Daoist Flow LLC is required with this booking form to secure your place. Balance is due by September 15, 2018. If booking after September 1, payment in full will be required upon booking.
Payment can be made by check or bank transfer. ROOMS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME BASIS. PLEASE INDICATE PREFERENCE FOR ROOM, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUEST. Cost includes all yoga and meditation, qigong, meals and accommodation. Transportation not included.
Bank details or information on sending a cheque for paying your deposit and balance will be provided to you upon registration.
Shared rooms:
Shared same-sex room with two twin beds OR one double bed for couples
£425 per person for shared (twin bed) triple room
£525 per person for shared twin room
Single rooms:
£625 per person
Payments:
A non-refundable deposit of £100 payable to Daoist Flow LLC is required with this booking form to secure your place. Balance is due by September 15, 2018. If booking after September 1, payment in full will be required upon booking.
Payment can be made by check or bank transfer. ROOMS AVAILABLE ON FIRST COME BASIS. PLEASE INDICATE PREFERENCE FOR ROOM, AND WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO MEET YOUR REQUEST. Cost includes all yoga and meditation, qigong, meals and accommodation. Transportation not included.
Bank details or information on sending a cheque for paying your deposit and balance will be provided to you upon registration.