8 Day Retreat:
in collaboration with ocean defender adventures
Lu Jong Tibetan Healing Yoga
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Whale Swimming
in Moorea, french Polynesia
September 16-23
Connect with the elements! Swim with humpback whales and other beautiful sea animals every day. Observe their behavior in a respectful manner, connect with them, learn from them, and be in bliss in their company. Located at beautiful oceanfront accommodations on Moorea, an island in French Polynesia, you will enjoy access to a private boat, crystal clear spring water, and daily Tibetan yoga and meditation.
This beautiful tropical location is the perfect place to dive into our exploration of Lu Jong Tibetan Healing Yoga, an ancient practice deeply rooted in Nature and Tibetan Medicine.
Program Highlights
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Daily swim with humpback whales
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Daily practice of Tibetan yoga and meditation
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Learn about Polynesian culture
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Includes private boat excursions, Tahitian party, and organic farm visit
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Hiking and water sports such as canoe, stand up paddle, and kayak are also available
More about Lu Jong
The Lu Jong practice is a series of body movements that developed more than 8000 years ago in Tibet. Considered both a secret and a precious teaching, it was originally taught to only 1 person in a generation and the lineage from teacher to student is still intact to this day.
Through the combination of position, movement and breath, Lu Jong opens the channels in the body and nourishes the nervous system. It increases mobility in the spine, boosts organ function, increases energy and stamina, and calms the mind. In this way, the practice of Lu Jong helps to cultivate balance on the physical, mental and energetic levels.
For more info on Lu Jong Tibetan Yoga click here .
In this retreat you will learn the 21 Movements of Lu Jong in the lineage of Tulku Lobsang as well as details about general Tibetan medicine concepts and Buddhist philosophy. This includes
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Group of 5 Movements for balancing the five elements
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Group of 5 Movements for improving the musculoskeletal system
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Group of 5 Movements for the functioning of the vital organs
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Group of 6 Movements for addressing common ailments
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2 Movements for sleep and wakefulness
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Tsa Lung (Nine Breaths Exercise)
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Kum Nye Massage
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Mantra practice
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Meditation Techniques
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Prostrations
We want to share the beauty of the islands
and explore the land and the culture of Polynesia.
We believe that the world needs Aloha to survive and strive.
By learning about the Polynesian culture we will learn about Aloha, taking this feeling with us wherever we go
and sharing it with others as we travel our own paths in life.
Accomodations
7 night stay in a serene ocean front villa
Sweeping views
Ocean view from every room:
shared or private for couples
Private bathroom
A/C and WiFi in every room
Access to spring water
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included (special dietary requests can be accommodated, please request in advance)
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
7:00 am Breakfast
8:00 am Opening & Orientation
9:00 am Whale swimming etiquette, Boat safety, Snorkel lesson
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm-5:00 pm Whale swim and Boat excursion
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00-9:00 pm Intro to Lu Jong and Meditation
Days 2-7: Adventure and Yoga
7:00 am Lu Jong Tibetan Healing Yoga
8:00 Breakfast
8:30 am-12:30 pm Whale swim and Boat excursion
1:00 pm Lunch
2:00-5:00 pm Free Time
5:00 Lu Jong Tibetan Healing Yoga
7:00 pm Dinner
Day 8: Departure
7:00 am Lu Jong Tibetan Healing Yoga
8:00 am Breakfast
8:30-12:30 pm Whale swim and Boat excursion
1:00 pm Lunch and Closing
2:00 Departure
Arrival and Departure Information
ProGRam Costs
$2900 for double accommodations
Cost Includes:
8 Full Days of Tibetan Yoga, Meditation, and Whale Swimming
7 Nights at a private ocean front villa
3 Delicious Meals per day
2 Free Activities: Tahitian party and organic farm visit
Shuttle from Moorea ferry to retreat location and return
Cost Does Not Include:
Flights to Tahiti Airport (PPT)
Airport Accommodation (i.e. accommodations on Tahiti Island)
Airport Shuttle (Transport to/from Faa'a International Airport to Tahiti Island accommodations)
Spa Treatments (Massage available upon request)