The Endless Knot

Munich and around, classes and retreats.

My Yoga practice started while I was at University, in 1996, and has never stopped.

During these 19 years, I have practiced in different traditions and have taken training in the directions that resonated in me.
Mainly, these are the schools where I have been trained: Sun and Moon Yoga (Leza Lowitz), Yin Yoga* (Paul Grilley & Sarah Powers) and Tibetan Heart Yoga**, the complete series (Yoga Studies Institute).

But, the true inspiration for my practice and the way I understand Yoga came to me during those magical 2 years I lived in Bhutan, that extraordinary little Kingdom in the Himalayas.

I like to see yoga as a tool that has to be made available to our unique nature. In my private classes, I see you as what you are: a unique individual with unique needs and aspirations. I then apply the yoga that matches you here and now.

You can reach me

by email: c.c.boucard@gmail.com

by phone: (+49) – 157 7173 1858

*YIN YOGA – Yin Yoga focuses on stretching the connective tissue that forms our joints. In order to do that, poses are held for long periods (3-5 min) making it a deeper practice. Since strengthening the muscles is not the main target, there is very little movement involved. Such a quiet practice invites inner exploration of body sensations and provides space to calm the mind. Yin Yoga was developed by Paul and Suzee Grilley based on Dr. Hiroshi Motoyama’s Meridian Theory.

**TIBETAN HEART YOGA – The Tibetan Heart Yoga system is rooted in a lineage started by Master Naropa, a yogi who lived around 1100 AD. This style is unique as it combines modern and ancient asanas (poses) and strong wisdom derived from the Yoga teachings of the Dalai Lamas of Tibet. In Tibetan Heart Yoga, the inner and outer methods are combined to create a powerful practice. We work from the inside with our thoughts and from the outside with our asana (poses) and pranayama (breathing). The intention with which we practice the asana is regarded as the most important element of the THY practice.

Check these two events in July 2016: Tibetan Heart Yoga RETREAT and WEEKEND!

LUNCH-BREAK YOGA

(The Lady Niguma series)

Every Friday 12:30 – 13:30

[ Friday 27.5.2016 cancelled —> Tuesday 24.5.2016 class ]

at Wiener Platz, 6    (81667 Munich)

(next to the cafe “Little Rabbit’s room”, there is a door with the photo of the studio on it, the room is at the end of the “hof”, on the left)

12 € / session

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Tibetan Heart Yoga is coming back to Herrsching!

A whole WEEKEND full of Yoga classes and  Teachings will be held on 23-24 July 2016!

Registration is now open. Contact me at c.c.boucard@gmail.com to register and / or receive more information about the retreat.

ABOUT THE WEEKEND

The Tibetan Heart Yoga system is based on ancient Buddhist Wisdom rooted in a lineage started by Master Naropa and Niguma, yogis who lived around 1100 AD.
The combination of modern and ancient yoga asana (poses) and their corresponding meditation drives us to cultivate virtuous states of mind and heart. Yoga is not only physical exercise; it becomes a transformative spiritual daily practice.

This first Tibetan Heart yoga WEEKEND aims at connecting with the Inner and Outer methods: We work from the inside with our thoughts, intentions and ethics, and from the outside with our asana (poses) and breath.

During our Yoga and teachings sessions, we will be exploring several aspects of Buddhist Wisdom and Yoga: Compassion and the 6 Perfections, Wisdom and the understanding of our Mind’s own Nature, Purification and the Four Infinite Thoughts, the Subtle Body and the 5 Winds, the 6 Elements, among others.

Teachings will be in English.

About the teacher: see here.

Location: Atelier Minouschka, Herrsching. Detailed address will be provided upon registration.

You will need to bring your own yoga mat and  and meditation cushion / blanket.

Meals: Vegetarian bio lunch box (provided).

Price: 108 Eur / person. This price includes all teachings and yoga classes, the lunch box and tea breaks. In the Buddhist and Yogic traditions, it is common to practice Dana (generosity). You are invited to make a donation for the teacher. (Please, talk to me if money is an obstacle for you to join the retreat).

Tentative schedule:
(absolutely not fixed)

For each day:

10:00 -12:30: Meditation, yoga, teachings
12:30 – 14:00: Vegetarian lunch box (provided)
14:00 – 16:00: Teachings, yoga off the mat
16:00 – 16:30: Tea break
16:30 – 18:00: Yoga, meditation
(The last 30min on Sunday, a sharing circle will be held).

I am happy to annouce that we will be having a Tibetan Heart Yoga RETREAT in July 2016.

Registration is now open. Contact me at c.c.boucard@gmail.com to register and / or receive more information about the retreat.

ABOUT THE RETREAT

The Tibetan Heart Yoga system is based on ancient Buddhist Wisdom rooted in a lineage started by Master Naropa and Niguma, yogis who lived around 1100 AD.
The combination of modern and ancient yoga asana (poses) and their corresponding meditation drives us to cultivate virtuous states of mind and heart. Yoga is not only physical exercise; it becomes a transformative spiritual daily practice.

This first Tibetan Heart yoga RETREAT aims at connecting with the Inner and Outer methods: We work from the inside with our thoughts, intentions and ethics, and from the outside with our asana (poses) and breath.

During our Yoga and teachings sessions, we will be exploring several aspects of Buddhist Wisdom and Yoga: Compassion and the 6 Perfections, Wisdom and the understanding of our Mind’s own Nature, Purification and the Four Infinite Thoughts, the Subtle Body and the 5 Winds, the 6 Elements, among others.

Teachings will be in English.

About the teacher, see here.

Location: The Buddhayana Haus is located about 70km North of Munich. The closest village is Waidhofen. One needs a car to get there. Address: Buddhayana Haus / Stadel Nr. 8 / 86579 Waidhofen / Coordinates: 48.576593, 11.365229

Check the www.buddhayana-ev.de website to find photos and other information of this fantastic place.

You will need to bring your own yoga mat and  beddings to sleep.

Meals: A wonderful cook will prepare very tasty and nutritious vegetarian bio meals for us.

Price: 188 Eur / person. This price is as low as it can be and includes all yoga classes, teachings, house facilities and the food and its preparation. In the Buddhist and Yogic traditions, it is common to practice Dana (generosity). To express your appreciation, you are invited to make a donation for the teacher, cook and the house (that is supported only by donations).

(Please, talk to me if money is an obstacle for you to join the retreat).

Tentative schedule:
(absolutely not fixed)

Friday:

­16:30 – 17:30: Arrival. Settle in.
17:30 -18:30: Introduction, setting intentions.
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner.
20:00 – 21:00: Yoga Yin / Nidra
(Silence)

Saturday:

(Silence until lunch)
8:00 – 9:00: Tea and light morning snack
9:00 -11:30: Meditation, yoga, teachings
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch
14:00 – 16:00: Teachings, yoga off the mat
16:00 – 16:30: Tea break
16:30 – 18:00: Yoga, meditation
18:30 – 20:00: Dinner.
20:00 – …: Fire Puja.

Sunday:

(Silence until lunch)
8:00 – 9:00: Tea and light morning snack
9:00 -11:30: Meditation, yoga, teachings.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch
14:00 – 16:00: Teachings, group Q&A session, final meditation.
16:30 – 18:00: Collective cleaning