Thou Art Yoga
​presents

EVERY DAY IS A BIRTHDAY 
A 7-day Kundalini Yoga Retreat (2019)

with​
Elspeth Duncan (Tek Har Kaur)
at
Castara Retreats, Tobago
​
27 August – 3 September 2019

Every day is a birthday. We open our eyes to a new beginning--
​an invitation to leave old days and old ways behind and renew ourselves in body, mind and spirit.

Consider yourself as being made up of ten 'birthday gifts'—each of which contributes to your inherent greatness.

In the teachings of Kundalini Yoga, these ten 'gifts' are known as the Ten Bodies:
- one is the physical body (generally the only body we think we have)
- three are mental bodies
- six are energetic bodies.

Each of our Ten Bodies has its strengths and weaknesses.
The extent to which we keep these bodies in balance and harmony determines
the level of our caliber, potential, overall wellbeing and radiance.
 
Through a combination of movements, postures, body locks, mudras (hand positions), breathing patterns and sound vibrations, Kundalini Yoga enables us to empower and balance these potent gifts of our being.


Together, inspired by the teachings of the Ten Bodies, we will embark upon a journey of daily yogic and creative experiences, aimed at opening us to realize, activate and celebrate our true and full potential.



 

 

OPENING OUR GIFTS
Every day is a surprise!

A journey inspired by the Ten Bodies

1st GIFT: REBIRTH DAY
2nd GIFT: SOUL MEET
3rd GIFT: HOLY TRINITY
4TH GIFT: HOUSE OF HEALING (includes New Moon Healing Ring of Tantra)
5th GIFT: COSMIC CHARISMA
6th GIFT: BREATH & BEING
7th GIFT: LOYALTY IS ROYALTY
8th GIFT: THY WILL BE MY WILL  

If you understand that you are Ten Bodies, and you are aware of those Ten Bodies, and you keep them in balance, the whole Universe will be in balance with you.

—Yogi Bhajan--
 

Elspeth Duncan, Kundalini Yoga Instructor

For more information or to register click here to contact Elspeth

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OPEN UP TO THIS:

The 7-day Every Day Is A Birthday retreat provides a unique opportunity to explore and discover new depths and heights of your potential and open up to the gifts of your Ten Bodies.

This life-changing retreat is for:
- Anyone new to Kundalini Yoga who is ready to invest themselves in processes designed to shift inner blocks, harness personal power, and move meaningfully and purposefully forward in life. (If you are new to this form of yoga feel free to ​contact me with any questions you have).
- Existing practitioners of Kundalini Yoga (all levels) who wish to immerse themselves in the practice, supported by group presence and with ample time and space to assimilate the energy generated  
- Former retreat participants who wish to reunite with old friends, have new experiences and learn more about this life changing practice  

You will come away with (at least!):
- Kundalini Yoga tools and techniques to help you stay aligned and empowered daily, keeping your Ten Bodies balanced  
- A renewed and radiant sense of Self
- New connections (inner and outer)

Total cost per person: Prices start from £1,198
 Includes airport transfers, accommodation, all meals, Kundalini Yoga, and an all-day boat trip.   

Retreat Details

• Wake up each morning in your ‘rustic luxury’ tree house-style accommodation and be inspired by spectacular views of the ocean
• Enjoy thematic daily morning and afternoon Kundalni Yoga classes — generally 1.5 hours long, consisting of a kriya (specific set of exercises designed for a particular purpose), long deep relaxation (to assimilate energy generated in the kriya), meditation . . . to shift blocks, empower and rejuvenate yourself
• Experience a New Moon Healing Ring of Tantra — a powerful healing meditation done on new and full moons or eleven days after new moon, with no less than 11 people
• Journey deeper with fun, thought-provoking customized ‘interactivities’ — designed to support the teachings and enable further personal exploration and reflection during the day and overnight
• Nourish yourself daily with healthy vegetarian meals
• Align with the Universe and with kindred souls on a well-designed spiritual journey
• Explore the fishing village and nearby waterfall 
• Relax on a pristine sands of Castara Bay and swim/snorkel in the warm waters 
• Have fun on an all-day boat trip with snorkeling, fishing and beach picnic
• Return home as a clear, radiant, purposeful soul

 
Total cost per person: Prices start from £1,198

Feedback from last year's Power In You retreat 2018

Kundalini Yoga at Power in You retreat 2018

This yoga retreat was challenging, yet inspiring.  Ultimately, it was a life-changing experience that I would whole-heartedly recommend to anyone.  The venue is breathtakingly beautiful.  I learnt a lot from our teacher, Elspeth, who put her heart and soul into ensuring that she brought out the best in each person, no matter what their physical capabilities were.  She was constantly surprising us with little activities and gifts. Thanks, Elspeth!

(Susan H., Trinidad)                                               

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Minette, the Castara Retreats cat

Beautiful peaceful green and blue landscapes of mountains, seaside and waterfall. 

Welcoming people. Lovely participants. An adorable cat.

A skilled, sensible and heartful teacher (Elspeth) who gently guides and adjusts, but with a clear vision. 

New to Kundalini Yoga, I just opened myself to it, without any unnecessary thinking. A wonderful, precious, unforgettable experience. To carry beyond.
 
(Sophie S., France/London)

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Elspeth and her dog, Venus Doggess Of Love

ABOUT ELSPETH—founder of Thou Art Yoga (www.thouartyoga.com)

A chance visit to a Kundalini Yoga class in 2000 started certified Kundalini Yoga instructor Elspeth Duncan (Tek Har Kaur) on a journey that would transform her life and the lives of many others. Practising Kundalini Yoga since 2000 and teaching since 2002, Elspeth’s style is both grounding and elevating, soul-stirring and thought-provoking. As an artist, filmmaker, writer, musician, Reiki practitioner and animal rescuer/activist, she brings multi-faceted creative and healing energies and environmental awareness to her classes and retreats, opening up a nurturing and empowering space where each student can safely explore her/his inner Universe and emerge radiantly transformed. 
 
(Elspeth’s spiritual name, Tek Har Kaur, means ‘the kind, creative and spiritually prosperous Lioness of God who feels supported by the power of the Divine)

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WHY CASTARA RETREATS?
Castara Retreats is a boutique eco-resort located in a quiet fishing village on the Caribbean island of Tobago. Nestled on the hillside with rainforest as a backdrop, and the ocean below, it is a unique retreat location. Enjoy a ‘living in the landscape’ experience, in tree-house accommodation built in synthesis with the lush surrounding environment, and angled to absorb the glorious views of the Caribbean Sea. For more please visit www.CastaraRetreats.com.
 
THE CASTARA RETREATS YOGA STUDIO:
This spacious (12 x 8 metres), purpose-built, open-air wellness studio is located in tropical gardens, with a beautiful open layout and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea. Students who have experienced Elspeth’s classes here agree that it is a unique and ideal space in which to practice yoga.

Rainbow over Castara Bay

FOOD FOR BODY AND SOUL

The chefs of the Castara Retreats restaurant (Caribbean Kitchen) will create delicious, colourful, fresh, vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) using nutritious ingredients sourced as locally as possible. These feasts, sure to support the cleansing and releasing experience of the retreat, will fulfill (rather than simply ‘fill’) you.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ELSPETH

New to Kundalini Yoga & want to find out more? PLEASE CLICK HERE TO CONTACT ELSPETH