About this trip
Do you feel stuck in your flexibility practice? Would you like to understand the biomechanics of your body and learn how to increase your range of motion in a safe way? Or are you simply curious to explore and discover all the amazing things your body can do? Then join us, Sara and Lenka, in our five day flexibility intensive. Our goal is to get you to fully understand the principles behind flexibility training and help you to cultivate a broad and supported range of motion.
This training is led by Sara Ticha (e-RYT 500) and Lenka Minarik (e-RYT 200), both certified YACEP, and can be added to your continuing education training hours at Yoga Alliance.
In this training you'll learn about:
- Different types of stretching and their principles
- What happens in the body when we stretch on the neuromuscular and connective tissue level
- How to avoid injuries and built strength at the end range
- The difference between active and passive stretching, it’s relation to yoga asana practice, including the risks and benefits
- Muscle pairs and how we can use them to aid our flexibility
- Skeletal differences and what stops us from going further physiologically
- The importance of mindset and visualisation in flexibility training
Who is this training for?
Anyone who is passionate about working with their body and open minded to try something new.
Cancellation policy.
The Guest may cancel their booking at any time, providing that the cancellation is made by the person submitting the booking form and is notified to the Organizer in writing. Cancellation will take effect the day such notification is received by the Organizer. The deposit (EUR 270) is non-refundable, even in the case of a cancellation. However, if another person can be found to take the Guest’s place, then the Organizer may offer the Guest a refund. If the Guest’s entrance into Czech Republic will be denied due to COVID 19 their deposit will be returned to
them. Bookings are for the stated period of the retreat. There are no refunds for an unused portion of the retreat.
Program:
WEDNESDAY
14:00-15:00 arrival
15:00-18:00 welcome circle, flexibility theory & practice
18:00-19:00 dinner
19:00-21:00 community evening
THURSDAY
8:00-11:00 flexibility workshop (practice: backbending 1)
11:00-12:00 brunch
12:00-15:00 flexibility workshop (theory & anatomy: all about the spine)
15:00-18:00 free time & snack
18:00-19:00 dinner
19:00-21:00 fascia training & yin yoga
FRIDAY
8:00-11:00 flexibility workshop (practice: hips & splits)
11:00-12:00 brunch
12:00-15:00 flexibility workshop (theory & anatomy: hips & shoulders)
15:00-18:00 free time & snack
18:00-19:00 dinner
19:00-21:00 fascia training & yin yoga
SATURDAY
8:00-11:00 flexibility workshop (practice: backbending 2)
11:00-12:00 brunch
12:00-15:00 flexibility workshop (theory & anatomy: breath & core)
15:00-18:00 free time & snack
18:00-19:00 dinner
19:00-21:00 fascia training & yin yoga
SUNDAY
8:00-11:00 flexibility workshop (practice)
11:00-12:00 goodbye brunch & packing
What’s included
- two meals a daydelicious vegan and vegetarian brunch and dinner
- accommodation4 nights/5 days accommodation in triple rooms
- classes & workshopsthe entire program excl. sauna is included
- teathere will be tea available at all times (green, herbal, fruit)
- travel coststhe travel costs to the destination are not included. you'll receive an email with instructions on how to get to the destination
- sauna(220 Czk/entry/person incl. towel- around EUR 8,6)
- coffeeyou will be able to get a cup of coffee for CZK 30/ EUR 1,2
Available Packages
This is the early bird price. To book your spot at the retreat you will pay the deposit (270) which is the price of the seminar. The rest, which is the food and the accommodation fee, (EUR 187) is paid in cash upon the arrival.
By paying the deposit you agree to Sara's terms and conditions:
This is the regular price. To book your spot at the retreat you will pay the deposit (270) which is the price of the seminar. The rest, which is the food and the accommodation fee, (EUR 287) is paid in cash upon the arrival.
By paying the deposit you agree to Sara's terms and conditions: