The Weave of Wholeness with Choi Yan Yau(Dr Yamuna)
A 5-Day Immersive Wellness Retreat unlocking Holistic Wisdom and Embodied Healing? therapy
A 5-Day Transformative Wellness Retreat weaving Holistic Wisdom and Balanced Living
Together we explore and weave together the complex connection between Body, Energy, Emotions and Mind with educational workshops and integrative practices, including Clinical Somatics, Yoga Therapy, Yin restoration, Self-massage, Body reading, correcting mis-alignment, Myofascial roll and release, acupressure, Breathing practices, Nervous System Regulation, Mind and Emotion cultivating practices, group reflection and sharing.
Healing can be approached from many angles, or even better, from all angles.
When sickness prevails, a multi-dimensional shift has often permeated across all layers of our being, shifting our life and reality. Take depression for example. Many believe it to be a ‘disease’ of the mind caused by neurochemical changes, yet this research-based reductive view of cause and effect is far from the actuality of a pervasive imbalance that occurs across our whole being and life. The cause is never so pinpoint or straightforward and it often involves an entire shift across our being, including a shift in one’s body posture, myofascial and physical expression, a shift in one’s lifestyle, daily activities and diet choices, a shift in one’s breath mechanics, a shift in the subtle energy system and organ function, a shift in one’s outlook, feeling and perceptions… and a shift in one’s life path.
Because the shifts pervade across all layers, we can learn to recognise the imbalances ourselves and actively address and re-align before they become chronic, fixed and disease-producing. The wonderful thing about Wholism is that with this knowledge of interconnectedness, we can target well-being from any angle… from the perspective of body, breath, energy, feeling, mind, emotions, relationships, diet, habit and lifestyle and therapy on all these levels will help to bring balance back to our whole being regardless of the perceived cause of the ‘disease’.
During this immersive five-day retreat you will:
Experience healing somatic pandiculation practices. Explore functional anatomy wisdom, body reading and correlations to subtle energy and emotional expression. Explore targeted somatics yogic asana and yin postures for targeted healing and body rebalancing. Explore self-massage, roll and release and self-acupressure points along fascial trains energy meridians. Understand the function of breath and the imbalances that can occur in relation to our lifestyle, body habits, mind and emotions… and learn foundational healing practices for breath. Understand the Digestive system, its needs and imbalances that can arise through lifestyle choices, eating habits, food intake and the emotional correlation that can create imbalances in digestive health. Understand the Nervous system and the psycho-somatic experience of stress, fight or flight, shut down and stored trauma. Explore Somatic trauma healing tools. Explore the psycho-somatic chakra energy centres and vayus, their corresponding physical, mental and behavioural functions the imbalances that can arise and therapeutic tools to bring balance. Bridge the understanding of mind and emotions to body breath and energy function and explore creative meditation and mind cultivation practices to bring balance.
Day 0 – Arrivals
4 pm Orientation
Day 1-5 Full Schedule Outline:
7 am – Breath and Somatic Pandiculation Therapy
8.30 am – Breakfast
9.30 am – Anatomy fascia, organ & emotional theory and partner practice therapy exploration
10.30 am – Tea Break
11 am – Theory and integration continued
12 pm – Lunch
3 pm – Self and life reflection & discussion
4.30 pm – Tea Break
5 pm – Yin therapy, myofascial and acupressure roll and release
6 pm – Dinner
7.30 pm – Meditation and mind cultivation
Day 6 – Departures
7 am – Final practice
8.30 am Breakfast
9.30 am – Closing circle and sharing
11 am – Departure
PROFILE
Bridging the gap between modern medicine and ancient wisdom, I bring over a decade of experience as a UK medical graduate, doctor and radiologist to my holistic yoga practice. With 9+ years as a seasoned yoga facilitator, I empower individuals through advanced anatomy, asana, breathwork, and meditation, integrating scientific insight with spiritual practice. As an E-RYT500 & YACEP certified instructor, I have guided over 3,600 hours of classes, workshops, retreats & trainings across the globe.
EXPERTISE
● YogaMastery:9+years, 3600+ teaching hours, E-RYT500, RYS 200 & YACEP certified, with a focus on wholism, anatomy, asana alignment, yoga therapy, somatics, many yoga styles, pranayama, meditation & philosophy.
● MedicalInsight: 11 years in medicine, leveraging deep anatomical knowledge to enhance yoga practices.
● GlobalRetreat Leader: Crafted transformative experiences in over 20 retreats and teacher trainings worldwide.
● EnergyHealing: Certified Reiki and Pranic Healing therapist, blending energy work with holistic practices
PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
● GlobalRetreat &Training Facilitator: led 20+ transformative retreats & trainings, blending yoga, meditation, and holistic wellness, 2017-present.
● YogaAnatomyInstructor (Goa, India): Taught 220+ hours of detailed anatomy, helping students deepen their understanding, 2021-2024.
● YinYogaTeacherTrainer (India): Facilitated 200+ hours of intensive YACAP training, fostering a deep connection between body and mind, 2021-2023.
● PrivateYogaSessions (Online): Delivered 330+ personalised sessions, creating bespoke practices for clients, 2021-present.
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Myapproach is rooted in enquiry, mindfulness and breath awareness, guiding students to connect deeply with their bodies and minds. I tailor practices to all levels, encouraging presence, introspection, and self-acceptance.
EDUCATION &CERTIFICATIONS
● ChiNeiTsangAbdominalMassageCourse: Blue Garden, Chiang Mai, 2024
● DiplomainNaturalAcupuncture: ECAN, Bali, 2024
● 300hrYogaTherapyTeacher Training: Svastha Yoga Therapy Program, Online, 2022.
● Clinical Somatics level 1 & 2: Somatic Movement Centre, Online, 2022
● 100hrAdvancedPranayamaCertification: Yoganga Healing, Rishikesh, 2020.
● ReikiLevel 1&2:Healing hands Reiki School, Rishikesh 2020
● 50hrYinYogaTeacherTraining: Bernie Clark, Vancouver, 2018
● 300hrAdvancedAshtangaTeacher Training: Tattva Yoga Rishikesh, 2017.
● 200hrVinyasaYogaTeacher Training: Yoga Flow Academy, Malta, 2015.
● MBChB(Medicine&Surgery): University of Bristol, UK, 2009.
● BScNeuroscience: University of Bristol, UK, 2006
SKILLS
● Leadership&TeamManagement:Provenability to lead and inspire teams in diverse environments.
● Holistic Communication: Skilled in delivering complex ideas with clarity and compassion.
● Digital Proficiency: Adept in WordPress, mailchimp, social media strategies, and online teaching platforms.
REFERENCES: Available upon request
Please note- “attendance in all sessions is mandatory.”
For queries, registration & accommodation, please email: info@deerpark.in