So, we’ve finalized the air travel to Yangon, Myanmar. The latest update can be read in a previous post on Awakening The Mind’s Eye Retreat. If you’re still sitting on the fence and have not decided on joining this retreat, you better decide fast. The air fare will go up and you’ll save a lot of money by booking your tickets now.
If you’re sitting on the fence because you want more information, here is a detailed itinerary of the retreat…
What You’ll Be Doing In This Retreat
Day 01:
You will arrive at the Yangon International Airport via Malaysian Airlines flight MH 740 at around 11:15 am. You’ll be welcomed by a local tour guide and brought to Hotel Sedona, an award winning hotel in Yangon.
After checking in and lunch, there will be an ice-breaking session and a lecture. You’ll then be taken to visit the 2500 year old Shwedagon Pagoda – a world famous Golden Stupa that rises 98 meters above its base. This beautiful Stupa has a richly layered exterior covered with 60 tons of pure gold.
There will be a Tranquil yoga session in the evening ambiance of this site followed by dinner at local restaurant.
Day 02:
You’ll begin the day early with group Sun Salutation practice outdoors. After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of Hotel Sedona and you’ll be taken with the rest of the group to the airport for your flight to Heho. Transfer from Heho airport to Inle Lake is by coach.
You’ll be taken on a 1 hour scenic drive to Nyaung Shwe, the gateway to the magical Inle Lake, 1,328 meters above sea level. The Lake itself is about 22KM by 11KM in size. Upon arrival at Inle Lake, you’ll be taken to your accommodations at Golden Island Cottage, by boat. Lunch is at hotel restaurant.
The rest of the day will be a series of informative and refreshing yoga lectures and practical outdoor sessions. You will be well fed with refreshments and dinner at the hotel.
Day 03:
The 3rd day is an intense day of outdoor yoga practices, yoga lectures, and more outdoor yoga sessions. Sessions will be lively and fun. As usual, we will see to it that you are well fed throughout the day. Be prepared for a load of insight and perspective into yoga and yourself. Contemplation and introspect is the theme of the day.
Day 04:
Wake up feeling rejuvenated, and brand new. You’ll start the morning early with Sun Salutation in the serenity of the beautiful lake.
After breakfast, you’ll tour the famous Inle Lake by boat on Lake Inle. This half-day tour includes visits to the Phaungdawoo Pagoda and the weaving village of Inpawkhon. Lunch is at the hotel followed by more mind-blowing yoga presentations.
Dinner in the evening is followed by Yoga Nidra at night. Yoga Nidra is a powerful method of affirmations.
Day 05:
Welcome sunrise with the morning yoga and the sun salutation. After breakfast, you’ll check out and leave Inle Lake for Heho by coach and then transfer to Yangon by flight.
Lunch is at a local restaurant in Yangon. Then tour Bogyoke Market (also known as Scott Market) to browse and bargain freely among the hundreds of stalls for great souvenirs. Savor bargain delights and the thrill of shopping among the many stalls.
You’ll then be taken to the Yangong airport to return to Kuala Lumpur LCCT via Air Asia flight AK 851 departing at 5:15 pm and arriving in Kuala Lumpur at 9:30 pm.
The Retreat Summary
Awakening The Mind’s Eye Retreat is a contemplative and introspective retreat that aims to connect you with yourself. The serene natural setting, next to a large body of fresh water, and high above sea-level is very conducive for this purpose.
The daily motion of responsibilities, work, and stress, compounded by an increasingly demanding urban lifestyle, very often creates a disconnect within. This disconnect results in mood swings, depression, anxiety, and a general feeling of hollowness. Awakening the Mind’s Eye Retreat will reset this disharmony within.
The retreat is spread over 5 days and promises a good mix of yoga, presentations, lectures, discourses, sight-seeing, and shopping. All of this promises to be restorative, informative, and therapeutic (including the shopping!).
Still Can’t Make Up Your Mind?
Benjamin Franklin had a very useful method for making decisions. The founding father of the U.S would draw 2 columns on a piece of paper. He would label one side “For” and the other side “Against” and list as many reasons as he could in each column. He would decide with whichever column had the most reasons.
It is an excellent decision making tool. One that you could apply right now. Go ahead and draw 2 columns on a piece of paper. On one side, list all your reasons for going on this retreat…
*I’ll unlock the potential within my mind
*I will learn the healing and restorative practice of contemplation
*I will fill myself with positive affirmations in a guided setting
*I will learn how to change the way I think and react, thereby drastically changing outcomes
*I will learn to be in harmony with myself and as a result achieve more
*I will also learn to be in harmony with my partner and enjoy a more satisfying relationship
Now list your reasons against. What do you think the wise Benjamin Franklin would do?
We’re taking bookings now.
Awakening The Mind’s Eye is priced at:
- RM 3139.00 (USD 951.00) per person for Twin Sharing accomodation
- RM 3599.00 (USD 1,090.00) per person for Single accomodation
An RM 1,000 deposit is required when you book your place and the balance will have to be paid by 29th February 2012.
Call us at +60 3 7713 3797 to book your place now or speak to us when you come in for your next class.
Whatever you do, decide fast if you want to take advantage of cheaper air fares. More details on the retreat can be read in this post.