17 – 23 October, 2010

John teaches a style of yoga called Purna, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘complete’, ‘integrated’ or ‘full’. He seeks to integrate all 8 limbs (Ashtanga) of yoga the way it was originally taught, more than 3000 years ago in India. Yoga asanas, or postures, are just one of these limbs. The other limbs are equally important, including meditation, pranayama breath control, and the personal and social code of ethics, the yamas and niyamas. Each yoga session includes the physical postures, pranayama and meditation.

John believes the practice of yoga is intended to be joyful and to lighten the heart and mind by calming and energising. He encourages students at all levels to build flexibility, strength and stamina of body, mind and spirit. Yoga philosophies, such as ahimsa (non violence), are threaded throughout each class. This helps bring about a deeper understanding of the key yogic values including diet and lifestyle aspirations. His practice is challenging, yet he offers variations of each posture to suit students of all levels.

John Ogilvie is one of those rare people you meet with whom you feel an almost instant heart connection. There is a glint in his eyes that tells of an inner-spring of joy and a hint of boyish cheekiness. His presence is one of yogic lightness developed over twenty years of regular yoga practice.

John is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced teachers, and founder of Byron Bay’s long-time yoga school, Byron Yoga Centre, established in 1988. He teaches regular classes as part of the weekly timetable and heads up a popular teacher training program at the school, attracting students from around the world, who come to learn from his years of experience.

Byron Yoga Centre Retreat Testimonial: “As soon as you enter the doors of Byron Yoga you can feel the energy and calmness enter your body. The retreat experience is an elixir not only for your body through the daily yoga sessions and nourishing food, but also for your mind, as the learning experiences can be applied to everyday life.”
C. Morris

Programme

Sunday 17 October
Arrive Nadi. Local flight to Savusavu.
Arrive Daku at approx 4.30pm. Welcome ceremony.
Dinner

Monday 18 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
Afternoon: Visit to Savusavu town
4.00 – 5:30pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
7.00pm: Dinner

Tuesday 19 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
10.30am: Breakfast and free time.
12.30pm: Lunch.
2.30pm: Boat / beach outing
4.00 – 5:30pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
7.00pm: Dinner

Wednesday 20 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
10.30am: Breakfast and free time.
12.30pm: Lunch.
2.00pm: Tapa making demonstration
4.00 – 5:30pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
7.00pm: Dinner

Thursday 21 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
10.30am: Breakfast and free time.
12.00pm: Coconut demonstration
12.30pm: Lunch.
Afternoon: Free time
4.00 – 5:30pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
6.30pm: Drinks at yacht club and dinner in town

Friday 22 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
10.30am: Breakfast and free time.
12.30pm: Lunch.
2.00 – 4.00pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
4.30 – 5.30pm: Village visit and meke
7.00pm: Dinner

Saturday 23 October
8.00 – 10.00am: Yoga – morning session.
10.30am: Breakfast and free time.
12.30pm: Lunch.
Afternoon: Free time
4.00 – 6.00pm: Yoga – afternoon session.
7.00pm: Final lovo dinner

Sunday 24 October
Return home