Iyengar – Peace and Strength: Simon Marrocco: August
4 – 11 August, 2012
Simon is a gifted, warm hearted and and compassionate teacher with the knowledge and ability to encourage students of all levels to work to their optimum. One of his students describes him as “funny and friendly with lots of charisma”. His students value his understanding of individual body needs and his ability to change his class to suit all levels. In teaching he will start with a ‘macro’ concept on the body and move it to a subtle level so that the students experience a deeper connection a deeper understanding. He encourages everyone within a group to attain the most they are capable of, with a constant attention to that great Iyengar principle of alignment.
His approach develops self awareness through precision in movement and attention to the subtleties of body and breath. He focuses on bringing intelligence to the body through correct postural alignment, sometimes with the aid of props, giving strength and flexibility to the body. This in turn brings correct space for the organs to function properly with freedom and lightness. The mind and breath gain benefit from the postures as well, with the ultimate aim, to live in a body which is free of dis-ease and bringing clarity, calmness ,and centeredness to the mind and breath. Simon brings to this retreat this very powerful tool for Wholistic Health and Inner Growth.
Simon Marrocco is a Senior Iyengar Yoga Teacher.In 1989 he founded St.Kilda Iyengar Yoga School S.K.Y.S. He first travelled to India in 1984 and was initiated by SRI SRI THAKUR BALAK BRAHMACHARI. In 1986 he started to practise Iyengar Yoga in Melbourne, since 1993 he has traveled annually to India to study with his teacher (GURUJI) B.K.S. IYENGAR and family, GEETA and PRASHANT. Simon conducts yearly teacher training programs, he has trained many teachers in Australia and has taught in major countries around the world. In 2005 he began to create a retreat centre (Yoga Gurukul) for the benefit of health through yoga and ayurveda.
The programme covers two daily sessions of yoga and meditation: a morning practice from 7.00 – 9.00, and a late afternoon practice from 4.00 – 6.00. In the mornings Simon will teach asanas focussing on strength and alignment. During the afternoon sessions he will be exploring pranayama and putting a greater emphasis on stretching.
The rest of the day is for relaxing and enjoying yourself – snorkelling on the reef, taking a local excursion or just reading by the pool. We may alter the programme slightly as we go depending on weather and your own interests.
Saturday 4 August
Arrive Nadi. Local flight to Savusavu.
6.00pm: Welcome to Daku Resort
Sunday 5 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
4.00pm – 6.00pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Monday 5 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
10.00am: Visit to Savusavu town
4.00pm – 6.00pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Tuesday 7 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
10.30am: Boat / beach outing
4.00pm – 6.00pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Wednesday 8 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
10.00am: Tapa making demonstration
4.00pm – 6.00pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Thursday 9 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
9.30am: Coconut demonstration
3.30pm – 5.30pm: Village visit and meke
7.00pm: Dinner
Friday 10 August
7.00am – 9.00am: Morning session
Afternoon: Free time
4.00pm – 6.00pm: Second session
7.00pm: Final dinner
Saturday 11 August
Return to Nadi and on to international flight.
All the listed activities are part of the course and are covered by your fees. You will also receive a free half hour massage. If you want to add on extra excursions eg diving / special snorkelling trips, we are delighted to help arrange them: they will be added to your room bill.
Costs
AUD $1980.00 twin share (international flights not included)
Single room supplement: $350
Program Includes
- Return domestic flight from Nadi to Savusavu
- Return airport transfers from Savusavu to Daku Resort
- 7 nights accommodation at Daku Resort in traditional bures and villas with private facilities
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Course fees.
- Excursions as indicated
Program Excludes
- International airfares to Fiji.
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance.
- Optional activities not listed on the program
- Costs of a personal nature eg laundry, massages, private trips
- Meals in Nadi or taken in transit at the airport
Optional activities not listed on the program
