Early Bird Bookings Until February 7th, 2025
Module 1 in English - March 19-26th, 2025​​
My courses are an exploration of consciousness through our body. Our body as a tool of perception and our body has a revelation of who we are. The classes are created for everyone, whether you are just stepping in your healing journey or whether you are an advanced practitioner. We are all equal towards the unknown and each other.
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I believe healing is about knowing and accepting who we are. I believe we can reconnect to our body as a tool of perception of our eco-system & an organ of nature, refining our intuition and sensitivity & developing autonomy on our healing journey.
All this by learning about holding space, boundaries non-invasive touch & ethics of healing, as well as discovering our inner landscape by feeling and communicating with our own physiology.
Mexico
Founded in 2003, Yandara Yoga Institute has maintained its place as one of the largest and most popular yoga institutes and retreat centers in the world.
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Rejuvenate your mind, body, where the desert embraces the sea. Picture yourself in a serene oasis, surrounded by pristine sandy beaches and stunning views. Indulge in relaxation as you partake in our retreats, specially designed to nourish your wellbeing.
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Beyond our retreat haven, there are opportunities to explore the enchanting wonders of the Todos Santos area.
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To ensure a truly transformative experience, we offer a range of accommodation options that combine the beauty of nature with the comforts you deserve. From beachfront cabanas to cozy eco-friendly cabins, and Glamping tents. each choice is thoughtfully curated to provide the perfect sanctuary for your rejuvenation journey.
what is it ?
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Biodynamic Touch is a blend of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, pure biodynamic work and Symbolic Language - a form of symbolic/archetypal psychology.
“Biodynamic” stands for listening and allowing the natural intelligence of the body to arise. “Touch” represents a conscious meeting of two awareness. Yours and another. Yours and the intelligence of nature. A meeting in the unknown. Touch starts with awareness of someone, listening to the right boundary, then an invitation for contact, communication and non-invasive touch.
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These classes are an immersion and commitment to listen to the forever evolving intelligence of the field of consciousness in and through our bodies and the field uniting us all. It is an exploration of the intelligence within, with the intention to develop our awareness of our sacred space, our fluid body and our physiology. It increases our depth of presence and it serves as an exploration of our relational dynamics between each of us and within ourselves.
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It is a retreat or a training, depending on how you intend to use and apply this wisdom we will gain together. Either way, what makes a good therapist isn't what we think we know but the safety and depth of listening we can hold and this is often a reflection of what our personal journey has taught us.
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We first learn about ourselves. Then we hold a space for others to become who they are.
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There are 3 levels available and you can see them as 3 exploration upon our Body-Consciousness
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Level 1 - Sacred Space: Awareness of space
I believe the foundation behind any therapies is the relationship between two people. Trust is foundational. Safety is essential. Acceptance is profound. This non-invasive approach is where we meet someone's true boundary.
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At the core of this level 1 is the refinement of our awareness of space and of our listening posture towards another person. We will learn to listen to the unknown, to adopt a posture of listening to nature, to dialogue with the unknown. We will study and observe the beginning of the development of our embryo and its impact on the present. A body is a sacred space of a soul. By recreating conditions as close to the womb as possible, we give a space where the intelligence of the field can arise and unfold.
Listening starts with healthy boundaries and the integrity of someone's space. We will learn to develop subtle perception of someone's space and the power of finding and respecting our true boundaries. Then we will learn some perceptual and relational skills, anchoring our awareness in the biodynamic approach and learning about healing dynamics or our energetic anatomy.
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Level 2 - Inner Space: Awareness of Fluids
We enter the inner fluid space, a world where embryonic forces have shaped our body and our relationship to space, others and expectations of who we should become. The inner fluid is where our impression of the world has been shaped by our immediate environment, experiences, and the memories of those who came before us. We will observe how our body has adapted and where we became who we think we are in response to the expectations of this external world. Who would have I become if free to unfold according to my inner dream ?
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Module 2 brings us on a journey through physiology, integrating within ourselves our own inner space through the ventricular space in the brain and the cerebrospinal fluid. We will learn to apply touch and listen to the fluid of the body, through the mid-tide and long-tide. We will cover the foundational principles of Craniosacral therapy.
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Level 3 - As above so below: Awareness of structures
In Module 3, the focus is on integration. How do we hold ourselves and stand in our own verticality as a choice of being who we are. We will explore the body's diaphragms & membranes from our feet to the cranium.
Integration is at the heart of this module. How to carry inner changes into our everyday lives?
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We develop awareness of structures and the language of the body, living anatomy and its symbolism.
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Each 7-day class begins with meditations to grounding our awareness, with the intention of creating a sacred space for us to explore the intelligence of our body, in order to deepen our quality of presence, listening, and stillness.
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All this in a balance of theoretical presentations, practical experiences, group sharing, demonstration sessions, and question and answer periods.
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* Graduates of module I and beyond can take part of our online student community called "Symbiosis"
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is it for me ?
If you have a body, this course is for you. We can only be who we are and that is the only prerequisite - even if you don’t understand any of what is written here.
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It is about deepening listening, whether you are a therapist, a yogi, or a mother, a lover, a friend, if you work with children, in healthcare, education, social service, wellness or in politics, we can all benefit from more listening to the humans around us, and our eco-system.
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These classes are meant to be a space where we learn together about the impact of our lives, our memories, our trauma on our bodies and soul. Where we listen to our symptoms as guides towards our destiny.
The intimate field created within the group is of primary importance. Creating a microcosm of the world within a small group of 8-12 people and each workshop journey is unique and cannot be repeated.
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Level I is a requirement for further levels and is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for self-healing as well as for advanced practitioners and those wanting to add skills to their practice. You will benefit from doing this module over and over again, there is nothing like observing the principles of nature with a fresh new outlook !
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Our own healing is key in order to facilitate for others.
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Feel into your heart if this is the class for you.
Mexico
Level 1 in English March 19-26, 2025
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“All works are being done by the energy and power of nature, but due to the delusion of ego, people assume themselves to be the doer”
— Expressed by the Bhagavad Gita.
We will cover
Perceptual skills
The field is highly complex. We will learn to perceive the body on multiple levels of organization -- physical, fluids and energetic. In turn, these skills will become foundational for therapeutic use. We will familiarize ourselves with mid-tide, fulcrums, primal orientation, embryological forces and living anatomy.
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Contact skills
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In order to listen to subtle motions and information contained within the body mind, we need to develop presence and body awareness. Knowledge of physiology and anatomy will enhance your awareness. Learning how to listen with your hands while creating a safe touch enhances the relationship with physiology.
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Relational field
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This work is relational in essence and therefore developing the presence we bring into the treatment space is of the utmost importance. We will learn the steps required to deepen our presence, hold space, to listen and to be. 99% of the work happens through the unseen and the unknown. Your ability to remain present while in the unknown is the essence of this work.
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Therapeutic skills
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Being a compassionate skilled listener is something we can all develop. We will explore how to respond to the variety of situations arising in a clinical setting, from relational issues between therapist and patient to handling trauma release.
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The importance of the group
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Each class is a unique field of healing, never to be repeated again, generated according to who feels called to each specific retreat. There is a reason behind why we come together in a specific group and this reason will become apparent through the sessions that will take place and an active part of how the class unfolds. Each module is like a large session unfolding through which we become indissociable parts of the whole and during which our individual symptoms become guidance towards others and those of others becomes pointers of our own. This collective component is indissociable of an individual's health. Sacred space unites our individual trajectories.
Acceptance
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What is healing ? It is often associated with "changing" what we wish would change: "Wanting something we do not have or removing something we do not wish to have". I suggest a totally different approach, what if healing is a profound acceptance of what is ? Accepting what happened to us and more importantly, accepting where it leads us in our future.
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The unknown
From my experience, what we think we know always end up collapsing one day or another. Knowledge is useful but will never be more important than our ability to listen. You can spend your whole life adding knowledge only to see it disappear one day like a sand castle on the beach facing an uprising tide. Trying to hold on a sense of self or a body of knowledge as an unchanging truth is bound to fail. We do not know how the universe works, but that doesn't stop us from creating and maintaining a relationship to it, opening a space to hear it communicate with you. There is a language to this unknown and we can all learn it.
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Boundaries
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Meeting proper boundaries is another crucial step and our responsibility as a therapist or as a healthy individual within any given relationship. In these classes we will learn how to create a space where true boundaries can be discovered first, then met. A true connection to self starts with a recognition of our own boundaries. There is no healing without true boundaries. Period. It is impossible to connect to someone if their true boundaries isn't recognized and honoured.
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Time and Space
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We will also discover and explore the connection between time and healing space, between the past and the future, and the impact of our calendar upon our awareness and understanding of time. It is vital that the space we hold can transcend the limitation of time and space.
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Family Constellation
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From time to time, the teachings and principles of family constellation will become a guiding principles of a session or could be necessary to understand some principles of healing. Even if it's not a class specifically on family constellation, it is a beautiful addition to it.
Schedule
7 days class
Level 1
March 19 | Arrival - check in
March 20 to 25th | Class 10am-7pm
March 26th | Class 10 to 130pm
Check out 3pm
Level 2
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Level 3
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Christopher & Itzel
Connections between the soul of those with who we work is primordial for me if I am to share theses classes. Christopher and Itzel both followed my classes and got to experience this sacred space we share together during those journey. Together they felt to offer this opportunity in Yandara !
Their genuine and generous heart is what strikes me the most about them and a collaboration of this nature is so rewarding on many levels !
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I am looking forward to see what manifests together at Yandara !
What a day look like
Venue and accommodation
Class starts on the morning at 10am after breakfast at 9am and end around 6pm. Lunch will be served at 1 pm and dinner at 6 pm. A typical day will see a lecture on different topics, practical exercises, demonstration sessions, exchange practice, sharing and questions & answer.
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Fall asleep to the sound of the waves in one of our three types of deluxe accommodations pictured below: furnished glamping tents made from breathable canvas, cool concrete cabanas or cabanas with en suite bathroom and shower. These can be single or double occupancy and all include lights and electricity. There are also basic furnished tents for those on a budget. Also available on site: Beachfront yoga pavilion, pool, beach, fire pit, hammocks and more
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You'll be served delicious healthy meals (mostly vegetarian with vegan, fish, egg and dairy options)​
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Students are always amazed and impressed by the wholesome cuisine created by the Yandara chefs. Meals are prepared with attention, fulfilling the nutritional demands of an intensive yoga program. The abundant meals are prepared with love and with the quality ingredients. Organic when available. Yandara meals are primarily vegetarian – fresh local fish, boiled eggs and dairy are optional. The kitchen team works closely with unique dietary needs – allergies and special diets (gluten free, dairy free and vegan) are easily accommodated. Students always enjoy the little extras such as the always full fruit bowl, herbal tea station, drinking water and special homemade dressings and sauces. Every meal is a surprise and students always look forward to meal time!
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We have Papayas, bananas, oranges and mangos in our orchard. Special to our Baja trainings are baked potato days with fresh finely chopped garden herbs (fresh dill, chives, rosemary, basil and thyme), fresh local Dorado with garden basil pesto, garden beet and chard salad with balsamic dressing and samosas with fresh parsley/cilantro chutney.
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glamping tent
Moon Casita
en suite cabana
Blue basic tent
hobbit hut
To make a reservation
EACH MODULE ( 7 nights / 6 days of classes )
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EARLY BIRD PRICES UNTIL FEBRUARY 7th
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Module 1 is 1400 USD (regular 1500$) with basic accommodation option in a blue tent (see pictures above)
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You can upgrade to the following options:
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Glamping tent (2 available) - 1 left
+300$ single occupancy + 150$ shared 2 single beds
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En-suite Moon Casita (1 available)
+400$ single occupancy + 250$ shared queen bed (can be for couple)
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En-suite hobbit hut (2 available) - 1 left
+400$ single occupancy +250$ shared king bed (can be for couple)
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En-suite Cabana (1 available)
+ 700$ single occupancy or + 420$ shared queen bed (can be for couple)
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To book your place you can send a deposit of 500 USD through WISE or pay the full amount at once. ​
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BANK TRANSFER (WISE)
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Account holder: Jean Manuel NADEAU
ACH and Wire routing number: 026073150
Account number: 8310030973
Account type: Checking
Bank name and address: Community Federal Savings Bank
89-16 Jamaica Ave
Woodhaven NY 11421
United States
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CREDIT CARD. (note that the amount displayed on the link is in CAD$)
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To book your place with the basic accommodation in a blue tent via Credit Card
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email me your preferred accommodation type and I'll invoice you the difference​​
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Payment by credit card (surcharge of 3%) : (please note the payment will be processed in CAD$ and the currency exchange may vary during the year) - for an accurate rate please send in USD via bank transfer. ​​​
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Get access to a pre-recorded Q&A introduction to my classes
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How to get to us !
Google map: Yandara Yoga
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NRApbuQfCw8P4waM8?g_st=ic
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Yandara Yoga School Travel Info
ALL PROGRAMS:
Arrival
Travel for your yoga teacher training should be booked on the first day of the listed program dates. We will begin regular classes on the following morning. Yandara provides transportation to and from the airport on arrival and departure days for $40 each way. Those who arrive in Baja early can return to the airport on the day before the program starts to join the shuttle, or if you would like to make your way to Yandara independently we can provide information.
Departure
Departure travel should be booked on the last day of the listed training dates . Breakfast will be served on the departure day.
Please contact us if you aren’t sure when you should travel.
BAJA INFORMATION:
Getting To Yandara
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By plane: Fly into Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). We have found either Skyscanner or Google flights to be the best place to find flights.
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From Europe: Currently there are two direct flights from Europe, from Frankfurt with Condor and Madrid with Iberojet. Other popular routes fly via Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City and Cancun.
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From mainland Mexico: Occasionally there are good flights into La Paz (LAP), which is 1-hour north of Yandara. However we do not have a shuttle service for flights to La Paz.
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By land: Take a trolley from San Diego to Tijuana, Mexico then to La Paz.
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By car: It is a 900-mile drive from San Diego to Yandara.
More detailed travel information will be provided upon registration