Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Course

My life has been in a major transition and I wasn’t coping well. I decided to go to a yoga retreat with the hopes it would center me, help me move forward and find some peace. I did some research and picked TAYSP. The reviews were very promising, the cost was reasonable and it was located in the tropics. Couldn’t ask for more ……. and I wasn’t disappointed. In fact the experience went way beyond my... read moreMy life has been in a major transition and I wasn’t coping well. I decided to go to a yoga retreat with the hopes it would center me, help me move forward and find some peace. I did some research and picked TAYSP. The reviews were very promising, the cost was reasonable and it was located in the tropics. Couldn’t ask for more ……. and I wasn’t disappointed. In fact the experience went way beyond my expectation (which is saying a lot since I was thinking I was expecting too much and I knew nothing about Ashtanga yoga).

Rich and Sofya are two wonderful human beings. I feel they are very caring and generous with their time and attention. They want the best from and for their students, including learning more than you can imagine. I took the intensive program for 3 weeks, which included challenging the body, mind and spirit. It was a life changing experience. I feel I came out stronger in every possible way. My daily intention was to find peace and I feel my times of peace grew each day. There was so much to learn with little time to listen to the negative chatter in my mind.

I had personal challenges that slowed my progression, but what I gained even with those challenges, wow! My thanks go to everyone in the Shala with special thanks to Rich and Sofya. Since leaving the retreat I’ve been practicing Ashtanga asana on my own and I can hear both of them in my mind (e.g., “open up your chest”, “back straight” “chin down”, “foot flexed”), imagine feeling the adjustments, or imagine seeing their gestures to get me to do the postures correctly. Always brings a smile as I make the appropriate corrections. I am also practicing the other forms of Ashtanga; including, pranayama (my favorite), meditation, and some Kriya. What wonderful gifts they’ve given. They are wonderful teachers. I feel they taught me well! May I continue practicing these gifts through my lifetime. read less

I did for one month (february/2017) the TCC course on TAYSP! It was a fantastic experience. Sofia and Rich are extremely good professionals, and their dedication, skills, techniques, personalities and knowledge are complementary and super high level. The course was a selection of the most important and relevant things that a teacher need to know, giving an extraordinary base and confidence for con... read moreI did for one month (february/2017) the TCC course on TAYSP! It was a fantastic experience. Sofia and Rich are extremely good professionals, and their dedication, skills, techniques, personalities and knowledge are complementary and super high level. The course was a selection of the most important and relevant things that a teacher need to know, giving an extraordinary base and confidence for continue our yoga path. I highly recommend this shala for anyone that deeply want to learn and improve their techniques. Hard work and a lot of learning! read less

I did the teacher training course at TAYSP on November 2016 and really enjoyed it!! I learned so much during these 200H. Sofia and Rich are 2 passionate and wonderful teachers, always available to help and reply to your questions. They are professional and provide you really high quality teaching on adjustments.
The food was really good, healthy and tasty. The snacks that Sofia prepared were delic... read moreI did the teacher training course at TAYSP on November 2016 and really enjoyed it!! I learned so much during these 200H. Sofia and Rich are 2 passionate and wonderful teachers, always available to help and reply to your questions. They are professional and provide you really high quality teaching on adjustments.
The food was really good, healthy and tasty. The snacks that Sofia prepared were delicious! 🙂
These 4 weeks were really intense but really worth it. Now i continue to study at their Shala and i highly recommend them. read less

Самая лучшая йога на Пхукете!!! Наконец-то я нашла то, что мне нужно) а самое главное, у вас будут самые ЛУЧШИЕ преподаватели Рич и Соня, которые вам подскажут и помогут, ведь это очень важно!!! Я очень довольна, так что приходите к нам. Занятие йогой дает много возможностей и огромный прилив сил)... read moreНаконец-то я нашла то, что мне нужно) а самое главное, у вас будут самые ЛУЧШИЕ преподаватели Рич и Соня, которые вам подскажут и помогут, ведь это очень важно!!! Я очень довольна, так что приходите к нам. Занятие йогой дает много возможностей и огромный прилив сил) read less

Обожаю этих ребят. Здравствуйте, я преподователь хатхи йоги и йогатерапии. Постоянно учусь в этой сфере. Для личной практики, выбрала аштангу йогу. Столько энергии и знаний по аштанге ,я нигде не получала.Уже 3 года, зимуя на Пхукете, я практикую только у Рича и Сони.Рич обладает мощной энергией, которую передает в полной мере своим студентам,у него самый безопасный аджастмент. Соня очень грамотно отстраивает практи... read moreЗдравствуйте, я преподователь хатхи йоги и йогатерапии. Постоянно учусь в этой сфере. Для личной практики, выбрала аштангу йогу. Столько энергии и знаний по аштанге ,я нигде не получала.Уже 3 года, зимуя на Пхукете, я практикую только у Рича и Сони.Рич обладает мощной энергией, которую передает в полной мере своим студентам,у него самый безопасный аджастмент. Соня очень грамотно отстраивает практику, дает нужные ключи .Каждый год с удовольствием жду мою" зимнюю практику на Пхукете" read less