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"We are like springs of water which no longer run because they have not been watched and have gradually become choked with rubbish."
(Albert Schweitzer, 1923, in The Decay and the Restoration of Civilization)
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Whether new to yoga or not, for your next vacation, we invite you to give yourself the gift of cleansing and rejuvenation through a one-of-a-kind Yoga Detoxification course at one of the world's most exclusive healing resorts. Retreat, relax, and purify. Immerse yourself in yogic living for a week and learn to tap the power of this age-old system of personal development.

Yoga looks at life as the combined experience of our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual selves. What today oftentimes is considered as separate spheres of concern – physical wellbeing, harmonious relationships, psychology, and so on – was traditionally viewed as interconnected aspects of one complete whole.
Being rooted in this experiential reality, the ancient healing arts of Shat-Karma, the Hatha-yogic purification practices, are not mere physical cleansing exercises aimed at removing toxic waste from our metabolism, rather they utilize specific body mechanics in order to at the same time rid the being of emotional and mental blockages and thereby contribute to an overall energizing and harmonizing of all layers of the self. Blending yogic purification technology with other practices from traditional Hatha- and Kundalini-Yoga we will open the pathways of the body and as a result of that achieve deep purification and genuine rejuvenation.

In addition to expertly guided, twice-daily Hatha Yoga sessions and meditation, you will receive instructions on a number of special techniques called kriyas, designed to cleanse, restore, and positively affect the body, the nervous system, the brain, and the mind. Over the course of the week, a series of additional teachings related to the retreat themes of detoxification and rejuvenation will be given in the form of talks. Subjects include: The Energetics of Food – Yin/Yang Balancing, Healing Strategies in Yoga, Introduction to Ayurveda, Vegetarianism & Yoga. Diminishing manifest or latent physical ailments and dysfunctions, unwanted habitual behaviour, and built-up stress, you will leave The Farm with a new sense of wellbeing and inner peace.

As is customary with Asian Yoga Holidays retreats, group size is limited to 12 people only. We like to keep our retreats personal and ensure that each participant gets sufficient individual attention both on and off the yoga mat.


This Yoga Detox & Rejuvenation Retreat includes:

	•	Initial private consultation with Julien, the retreat leader
	•	Two daily group Hatha Yoga classes (2 x 90 mins., Tuesday 09 October - Saturday 13 October 2012)
	•	Daily talks, satsang, Q&A sessions (60 mins.)
	•	Daily meditation class (mantras, music & sounds) (30 mins.)
	•	Optional daily spiritual cinema – inspirational movies on the big screen
	•	Complimentary ALIVE! Cuisine Preparation Class
	•	Complimentary use of The Farm Facilities: Swimming Pools, Gym, Meditation Lounges & Pavilions, Library
	•	Complimentary 90-minutes Spa treatment at The Farm (2 times/person)
	•	Complimentary 30-minutes Spa treatment at The Farm (1 time/person)
	•	5 nights accommodation
	•	Tuesday evening ALIVE! vegan gourmet welcome dinner (08 October 2012 - day of arrival)
	•	Full board - 3 delicious, healthy, organic, home-made ALIVE! cuisine meals daily
	•	Welcome fruit basket, drinking water, herbal teas (all beverges included, with the exception of wine, champagne & spirits)
	•	Return airport transfers from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

Awards:

	•	MediSpa of the Year Award by Asia Spa magazine (2009)
	•	Spa Cuisine of the Year Award by Asia Spa magazine (2009)
	•	Spa Retreat of the Year Award by Asia Spa magazine (2008)
	•	Spa Retreat of the Year Award by Asia Spa magazine (2007)
	•	Best Destination Spa Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine
	•	Best Wellness Center Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine
	•	Best Spa of the Philippines Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine
	•	Best Holistic Program Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine
	•	Best Medical Spa of the Year Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine (2006)
	•	Best Spa Cuisine of the Year Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine (2007)
	•	Best Spa Cuisine of the Year Crystal Award by SpaAsia magazine (2006)

Return on Investment:
Purified, Revitalized, and Rejuvenated.
Not only will you feel cleansed from the inside-out, but you leave this retreat equipped with a set of yogic purification exercises that will allow you to maintain your newly acquired level of radiance and harmony.

About The Farm

Located an easy two-hour drive south of the Philippine capital of Manila, the award-winning 48-hectare health resort offers an exceptional backdrop for a wide range of holistic treatments and practices geared towards harmonising body, mind, and spirit. Resorting to nature's own remedies and drawing from local healing traditions, The Farm has a strong track record of guiding and educating guests toward their maximum total health potential.

Besides offering a wide range of treatments and state-of-the-art medical services including life force nourishment, nutritional microscopy, colon hydrotherapy, wheatgrass infusion therapy, kidney & liver cleansing, this idyllic health and wellness oasis has a particularly strong expertise in preventing, healing, restoring, and rejuvenating through foods. The Hippocratic dictum "Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food" is taken literally, and forms the basis of the Farm's award-winning ALIVE! cuisine.

Transfer Time: 120 minutes from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)

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About ALIVE! - A Gourmet Vegan Experience

All food prepared at The Farm is 100% pure organic vegan and 85% raw/15% cooked. Fully cooked options are offered on the à la carte menu.

You will find some of your favorite dishes on the menu, from pates and crackers to succulent main dishes; from freshly-made ice cream to cookies and cakes. By fusing careful preparation of the ALIVE! foods (soaking, blending, dehydration, and culturing) with the culinary creativity and talent of the executive chefs, vegetables, nuts, seeds and fruits are transformed into absolutely delectable culinary delicacies. All foods are produced daily on the premises: from breakfast granola, butters, and jams, dairy-free milk to chutneys, salad dressings, freshly-baked breads, pizza crusts, "hamburger"/veggie burgers and raw-chocolate dessert treats.

Specially designed dehydrators are used instead of cooking to give raw foods a variety of textures resembling cooked foods, without destroying the nutritional properties and enzymes of the foods. Warm soups rather than cooked hot soups are served in order to preserve the valuable nutritional building blocks the body needs to continuously rebuild and renew itself thus slowing the aging process and giving you energy and vitality.

The Farm's ALIVE! cuisine is committed to:

	•	Satisfy your eyes, your palate and your emotions with our beautiful culinary creations.
	•	Educate you about the benefits of a diet consisting primarily of plant-based, "live" foods.
	•	Show you that eating for health can be extremely exciting and satisfying!

Testimonials:

"With Love & Blessings to the Blissful People."
(H.H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar)

"Cleansed, Refreshed, Revived, Alive! My favorite place."
(Savannah L. Lumen, Philippine Singer/Celebrity)

"Thank you so much for such a relaxing experience – I feel like a new woman!! The atmosphere you've created at The Farm is truly tranquil – Well done!"
(Rebecca Walker, Editor in Chief – Asia SPA Magazine)

"To Everyone at The Farm, Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay in your lush + beautiful setting. Emily and I have been welcomed by the staff. Janet was particularly patient + relaxing to be around. The food was yummy + seriously inventive! We've certainly had our eyes opened with the blood testing + digital meridian… we're looking forward to the future healthier lifestyle. We'll definitely try + be back for the full detox before too long…holiday willing! Many thanks to Michael, Jennifer + the team at The Farm."
(Lucy Jackson, Head of Travel Hong Kong, Quintessentially Travel)

• Address: The Farm at San Benito, 119 Barangay Tipakan, 4217 Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
• GPS: N 13° 55' 49.10", E 121° 12' 47.20"
• Contact: discover@asianyogaholidays.com, +66 (0)83 393 90 21
• Hospitality Partner Website: www.thefarm.com.ph

Julien Balmer

Julien Balmer joined Agama Yoga in 2002 and has been teaching at the Thailand headquarters and in Europe for the better part of the last decade. Julien has informed his own background in Hatha-Yoga, Tantra-Yoga, and Kundalini-Yoga with intense study of numerous experts and rare sources, as well as his own deep and committed practice. He is a dedicated and sincere teacher, adept at bringing subjects into grasp without sacrificing their mystical qualities.

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An accomplished cross-country skier in his youth, Swiss Virgo Julien came upon the spiritual path in early 2002 after lots of adventure in his early 20s. He traveled extensively throughout Central and South America while enrolled in university, and spent a good amount of his time exploring our amazing planet, immersing himself in unknown cultures and meeting its peoples and ways of lives.

In February, 2001, a life-changing and near-fatal accident on a small paradise island in Brazil kindled his interest in the mysteries and spiritual traditions of the East. He soon embarked on his first trip to Asia, where he did his first meditation retreat at a Thai forest monastery. A few months later Julien found himself in Swami Vivekananda Saraswati's First Level Intensive Course at Agama Yoga in Rishikesh, which radically revolutionized his outlook on life. The Truths set forth by this passionate teacher deeply touched him, and a feeling that "this was it" began to unfold.
However, he did not drop out all at once. He returned to Switzerland for another year to earn his Masters degree in Finance & Economics from the University of St. Gallen (HSG). He wrote his master's thesis on the dollarization of developing countries with special reference to latin-american experience, and was awarded a prize for the best thesis of the year.

In early 2004, Julien moved to tropical Koh Phangan, Thailand, and committed himself fully to his yoga practice and a continuous striving for yogic realization. He also became a filmmaker, producing and co-directing Through the Eastern Gate, a poetic documentary about three young Westerners searching for meaning in modern times; the film has so far screened in 11 film festivals on 4 continents, and was picked up by Alive Mind Media/Lorber HT Digital for DVD distribution in late 2008.

In 2008, Julien conceived and initiated the Phangan Film Festival (PFF) – an annual open-air event bringing high-quality independent films from around the world to the beautiful island of Phangan. Following PFF's success, Julien co-created the annual Dharamsala Film Festival (DFF) in 2011. Since 2009, Julien has also been involved in an earthen house building adventure in the hills above Sri Thanu village where Agama is headquartered.

Julien has experienced the transformational power of the Yoga system first-hand and wishes to share this treasure with others. He has informed his own background in traditional yoga with intense study of numerous experts and rare sources, as well as his own deep and committed practice. Julien has been teaching in Europe and Southeast Asia for the better part of the last decade, most notably at the Agama Yoga Thailand headquarters where he serves as a senior resident teacher. He is grateful for the inspiration, guidance, and support that he continues to receive from members of the Agama family. When off the island, he facilitates transformational workshops and yoga retreats around the globe, creating a sacred space for his practical knowledge and experiential wisdom to overflow onto others.

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Publication	Year	Title	Read now	Download
Gesunde Medizin	2012	Von Null auf Yoga (Retreat Review)
Spa Confidential	2011	Interview with Julien L. Balmer
Oriental-Escapes	2011	Retreat on Spring (Retreat Review)
Condé Nast Traveller	2010	Yoga Holidays – The What, Why, and Who
Spiegel Online	2010	Filmfest auf Ko Samui – Kleine Inseln, großes Kino

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Date	Comment
4 March 2012	"Very informative and well structured. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and energy with us - I anticipate attending more of your courses." (Lalah, Manila)
9 Sept. 2011	"I came with high expectations - not only were they met in every respect, but exceeded. It was inspiring and gave me an amazing insight. You have prepared me well for changing things in my life and hopefully the lives of others, too. Thank you!" (Marius, Berlin)
1 August 2011	"It was a pleasure to be taught by Julien who is a sympathetic, thorough, and knowledgeable teacher. The retreat was excellent and very inspiring. I feel it has put me on a good path and I look forward to our next meeting." (Nigel, Chamonix)
1 August 2011	"Thank you for a great week. I truly appreciated that Julien took the time to sit down and carefully explain the fundamental principles of yoga, such as the chakra teachings. Julien is well informed, skilled, thorough, humble, and compassionate." (Pernilla, Stockholm)
18 July 2011	"Julien is very skilled. I had many yoga teachers but I must say he really stands out. His approach to yoga is different than what I was used to. Very, very interesting in terms of feeling the positive effects of the exercises immediately. I found it very impressive! I would recommend him to anybody and hope to do other retreats with him." (Kathleen, Antwerp)
18 July 2011	"Julien is a very devoted , skilled, and gentle yoga teacher. I am honored and grateful to have participated in his retreat. I could only wish to find more retreats such as this one in the future." (Monika, Warsaw)
30 May 2011	"Thank you Julien for your commitment to us all, for sharing your knowledge and wisdom, for your patience and humility, for being open and accessible, for inviting opinion and debate, for encouraging us to move beyond our thresholds and deepen our practice and understanding." (Tanya, Dubai)
30 May 2011	"Serene, warm and very knowledgeable." (Maja, Zagreb)
18 Feb. 2011	"Julien is very articulate and concise. Clear messages and instructions. Attention to detail." (Ahmed, Brisbane)
18 Feb. 2011	"Julien is the first person I meet to create a deep interest in yoga inside of me." (Lana, St. Petersburg)
23 Jan. 2011	"Julien is able to explain in a manner that is easily understandable. He is open, friendly, and willing to share his knowledge. Thank you!" (Sue, Bangkok)
23 Jan. 2011	"Great speaker, very knowledgeable, looking forward to more…" (Arline, Bangkok)
13 Sept. 2010	"Thank you very much for having guided me back to the true meaning of Yoga. I feel privileged to have crossed your path. I do hope to come and do some more yoga at your centre in Koh Phangan." (Angelina, London)

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Yoga Detox & Rejuvenation with Julien Balmer (09 - 13 October 2012)


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Single (Sulu Terrace) - 2'490 USD	Single (Palmera Suite) - 3'190 USD	Single (Anahaw Terrace) - 3'590 USD
Single (Garden Villa) - 3'990 USD	Single (Master Villa) - 8'040 USD
Double (Sulu Terrace) - 1'990 USD	Double (Palmera Suite) - 2'290 USD	Double (Anahaw Terrace) - 2'590 USD
Double (Garden Villa) - 2'920 USD	Double (Master Villa) - 4'690 USD

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	Please ensure that you fully read and understand the terms and conditions outlined below, as they define both parties' rights, responsibilities, and obligations. 1. Contract The following terms and conditions in addition to the general information published on the website www.asianyogaholidays.com form the basis of the contract between you ("Client") and Asian Yoga Holidays (“Company”), 58/10 M. 8, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani 84280, THAILAND. Your contact is with Asian Yoga Holidays, either by electronic mail or via phone. The contract between you and the Company comes into existence once the specified deposit has been paid and you have received a written confirmation and acceptance of your booking via electronic mail. If a Client books for a third party, the Client takes on full legal and financial responsibility for the ensuing contract with the Company. All terms and conditions stated herein will automatically apply to the third party in the same way they apply to the Client who is making the bookings. If a Client has any special requests that go beyond the services included in the package he/she is booking, the Company will endeavour to assist the Client but is not obliged to do so. Additional costs arising from the Client's special request will be borne by the Client. 2. Payment, Deposits & Cancellations a) All prices are quoted in American Dollars (USD) and are inclusive of government & service tax. b) A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total package cost per person is required to hold a reservation and secure a booking. c) Payment schedule and cancellation terms: A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total package cost per person is due in the moment of booking and must arrive at the Company's account within 4 days of booking. Full payment must be received no less than 60 days prior to the scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat. If a booking is made within 60 days of the scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat full payment is required at the time of booking. Once full payments are received we will issue a confirmation receipt detailing the package components. Please review the invoice and notify the Company of any errors or changes. We cannot accept any responsibility/liability of errors or inaccuracies, if we are not notified within 15 days of confirmation invoice issuance. Any cancellation must be made in writing (electronic mail). The cancellation will take effect from the day the written confirmation is received. The following scale of charges will be payable depending on when the notification of cancellation is received. - prior to 61 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 25% of total holiday/retreat cost - 60-30 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 60% of total holiday/retreat cost - less than 30 days before scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat: 100% of total holiday/retreat cost (including no show) 3. Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat Package Rates, Pricing Guarantee In today’s global economy, currency fluctuations and fuel price changes are frequent and unpredictable. The Company therefore reserves the right to alter the published prices prior to booking. Once a booking has been made the Company reserves the right to alter the price as a result of foreign government action (including, but not limited to, changes in the rate of VAT and any other duties or levies, exchange rate fluctuations or increases in transportation costs). If the alteration results in an increase of more than 15% of the original cost quoted, the Client may cancel the booking and obtain a full refund, less an administration fee of 100 USD per person and transaction costs. In the event of an increase, an amended email will be sent to the Client and the difference will have to be settled within 7 days. The Company will absorb an amount equivalent to 2% of the package price and only amounts exceeding 2% will be passed on to the Client. No increase will be made within 30 days of scheduled commencement date of the Yoga Holiday/Yoga Retreat. In the rare event that a Yoga Holiday or Yoga Retreat package bought by the Client is subsequently sold or offered at a discounted price, the Company will be under no obligation to refund the difference in price. 4. Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat Package Descriptions, Website Accuracy The information about the Yoga Holiday & Yoga Retreat packages featured on our website and in our marketing materials are given in good faith and believed to be accurate at the time of publication. We rigorously check the accuracy of our information supplied on our web site and brochures. However, it may also prove necessary for the Company to vary or modify a package itinerary or its contents due to local prevailing conditions. The Client agrees to such necessary variations or modifications being made and also agrees to be bound by the decision of the Yoga Holiday/Retreat Coordinator or representative appointed by the Company. 5. Booking Changes & Cancellation by Asian Yoga Holidays We hope and expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you at the time of booking. On rare occasions changes do have to be made, and we reserve the right to make these. Most of these changes are minor. However, if we consider them significant changes we will do our best to advise you as soon as possible if there is time. Yoga Holidays & Yoga Retreats need minimum numbers to proceed. If the package arrangement is cancelled because the minimum number of participants required hasn't been reached by the specified deadline, we will inform you in writing within the period indicated in the description of the package and reimburse all monies received (including the non-refundable deposit paid at the time of booking), less applicable transaction costs. If a teacher is unable to come due to last minute accident / illness, we will find a suitable and similarly competent replacement. 6. Curtailment & Unused Services No refund or compensation will be paid by the Company for any unused accommodation, meals, holidays, retreats, services, transportation or other features included in the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. Clients who do not complete a Yoga Holiday/Retreat for any reason whatsoever, will not be refunded for a portion or the remainder of the package booked. 7. Force Majeure The Company accepts no responsibility for and shall not be liable in respect of any loss or damage or alterations, delays or changes arising from (including, but not limited to) unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond its control, such as war, or threat of war, riot, civil strife, industrial disputes including air traffic control disputes, terrorist activity, political unrest, change in government regulations, natural and nuclear disaster, floods, fire and adverse weather conditions, technical problems with transport, closure or congestion of airports or ports. 8. Responsibilities of the Client a) Health. All clients participating in a Yoga Holiday/Retreat must be in reasonably good health and not have any medical history of mental disorders (schizophrenia), heart failures, lung disorders, epilepsy, or recent surgery and agree to discontinue the Yoga Holiday/Retreat if any serious medical condition arises during the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. It is understood that under no circumstances whatsoever the Company can be held responsible for health issues of a Client. It is recommended that the Client advises the Company of any health conditions in the moment of booking, and that he/she carries sufficient medication for any medical conditions. b) Travel Documents. It is the Client's sole responsibility to ensure that all necessary travel documents such as passports (minimum 6 month prior expiration date) and appropriate entry Visas if applicable are obtained and are valid. The Company cannot accept any responsibility should you be denied access into a country. If failure to have any necessary travel or other documents results to fines, cost, cancellation charges, or any other penalties imposed to the Company, you will be responsible to reimburse those charges to the Company. c) Insurance. It is the Client's sole responsibility to ensure that he/she has adequate insurance cover. It is a condition of booking a Yoga Holiday/Retreat that the Client has taken out adequate insurance against such risks as (including, but not limited to) medical costs, personal accident risks, personal liability and legal expenses. d) Right Conduct. The Company makes every effort to ensure the highest standards of yoga etiquette and safety. However, Clients are reminded that they take part in a Yoga Holiday/Retreat at their own risk and that they must behave in a fit and proper manner at all times, in accordance with all recognized yoga practices and procedures and take proper responsibility for their own safety. The Company reserves the right to require to withdraw from the Yoga Holiday/Retreat any person whose actions or conduct is considered by the Company in it’s absolute discretion to be incompatible with the comfort and safety of the Company’s other Clients or to be offensive to them. In the event of such misconduct, no liability whatsoever will be owed to that Client by the Company upon withdrawal from the Yoga Holiday/Retreat. 9. Jurisdiction This agreement shall be governed by Thai law and be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Thai Courts. 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