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AWAKENING THE WHOLENESS OF PRACTICE

A Two Week Retreat with KIA NADDERMIER

Kia integrates an embodied approach to Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style with the philosophy & practice of classical Pranayama, Kriyas and Mindfulness Meditation. Being a devoted practitioner in both Yogic and Buddhist traditions she draws heavily from both streams of wisdom. 
During the retreat we steep into these somatic practices and teachings to cultivate an understanding of yoga as a whole. How it relates not only to our physical embodiment, but also to our inner landscape, energetic currents and the world we inhabit. We embrace the original definition of yoga as a practice that cannot be separated from all that transpires around and within us: the wholeness to which we belong.

This is a rare opportunity to join Kia for two full weeks, offering space for abundant individual guidance and support to deepen your personal practice.

Whether exploring Asana, Pranayama, Kriyas or Meditation, we work from a non-dogmatic, inclusive and creative place, open for personal inquiry. Again and again we return to the wisdom of our body, the pathways of our breath and the generosity of our heart to grow our practice from a place of deep listening, curiosity and kindness. This entrustment to the home ground of our body and breath creates a natural sense of belonging and compassion that reaches far beyond our yoga mat.

Kia will offer insights and guidance as we allow space for daily Mysore practice, Classical Pranayama & Kriyas in the lineage of Kaivalyadham, Mindfulness Meditation, Asana Inquiry and Philosophy. Integrating all aspects of practice naturally awakens us to the wisdom of our full embodiment, allowing its many layers and subtleties to unfold and blossom.

“I believe this process of embodiment to be a portal to the deepest source of our being – which always is, and always has been radically whole and complete”

 Kia Naddermier

About the teacher

Kia Naddermier has been a devoted Ashtanga Yoga practitioner for almost 30 years. She founded Mysore Yoga Paris in 2011. MYP has since grown to become a global yoga community dedicated to an embodied, wholistic approach to practice.

Kia’s teachings integrate her profound knowledge of the philosophy and practice of all aspects of yoga – Asana, subtle and physical anatomy, Meditation, Kriyas, Pranayama. She is one of the first – and very few – Pranayama teachers to be certified at the highest level within the Kaivalyadham lineage. Being a dedicated Buddhist meditation practitioner, her teaching draws extensively from both Yogic and Buddhist traditions.

Kia shares her wisdom and understanding with authenticity, clarity and generosity, making these ancient teachings relevant in our daily lives as a means for spiritual growth and inner healing. Her deep love and years of dedication to all aspects of practice shine through in her insightful, inspirational and compassionate teaching. Practitioners return year after year to benefit from the continuous evolution of her research, practice and teaching.

She is the co-creator of the much appreciated podcast Mysore Yoga Paris – Closer Together offering free practice resources available for all.

Watch: An interview with Kia at Purple Valley

Course content and daily schedule

Morning Practice

We open our mornings with Mindfulness Meditation, cultivating deep awareness as we align body, breath, heart and mind. Kia may guide through our first postures setting a common intention before continuing with our personal Mysore practice where we receive individual guidance and adjustments. With a sincere dedication to the growth and development of each of her students, Kia offers an inclusive, safe and inspiring space supportive of personal exploration and inquiry.

A couple of led classes may also be offered to refine our awareness of energetic movements, internal and physical actions and principles of practice.

Afternoon Sessions

Afternoons will be dedicated to the philosophy and practice of traditional Pranayamas in the lineage of Kaivalyadham as well as Meditation, Satsang and exploring energetic principles of Yoga Asana.
Refining our internal awareness will be the ground for our inquiry into the inner and outer form of these transformative practices. Wether exploring Pranayama, Asana or Meditation, we make conscious steps towards refining our ability to access sensation and grow somatic literacy along with sound principles. This offers us the agency, understanding and skills to support and align our yoga practice to changing conditions, individual ability and anatomical constitution.
This is an approach to practice that yields exceptional rewards as it moves the practitioner towards self-reliance, self-compassion and self-realisation.
New students will be mindfully introduced to classical Pranayama & Kriyas, whilst those with more experience will refine and deepen their practice and understanding.
Space is also offered for Philosophy & Satsang (discussion) around both Yogic- and Buddhist teachings and how they relate to our practice and lived experience.

Below is an example of a weekly schedule. Please note that the timings of classes may be changed and adjusted to best nourish the teaching environment and the student. Additional activities not mentioned on the schedule may be added. 

Saturday 2 Dec
Arrival Day
Students will have access to the rooms after 2pm.
6pm Introduction meeting followed by dinner. All students should try to participate in this first get together.

Sunday 3 Dec
7 am Led class
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Monday 4 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Tuesday 5 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
Afternoon off
6.30pm Dinner

Wednesday 6 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Thursday 7 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Friday 8 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
Afternoon off
6.30pm Dinner

Saturday 9 Dec
10am Brunch
Day off
6.30pm Dinner

Sunday 10 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Small Brunch
3pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Monday 11 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and Fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Tuesday 12 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and Fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Wednesday 13 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and Fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Thursday 14 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and Fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Friday 15 Dec
7 am Meditation & Mysore practice
11am Brunch
3.30pm Chai and Fruits
4.30pm Afternoon workshop
6.30pm Dinner

Saturday 16 Dec
9 am Check out from rooms
10am Simple breakfast

Booking information

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Accommodation Options

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