Yoga is a fun and inspiring way to work with the body, mind and the spirit. It makes us feel healthy, look fit and it clears our mind. Yoga creates awareness of ourselves and all that is around us. This is what I would like to share with you, this sensation of well being, living life with passion and enjoying the journey.

My classes are taught with simple and clear instructions. This makes the classes accessible for all levels, spontaneous and fun. I like to make time to pay attention to personal differences and development. So always feel free to ask questions or to ask for personal assistance. Mira

Happy souls and happy soles? The classes and workshops Bootsabaa offers are down to earth. With both feet on the floor, not only your head up in the sky.

Yoga and the workshops, will not only change you physically but also clear your mind and will make you look at life’s challenges with a more positive look. Seeing them as adventures and possibilities for change. Making you aware that change is within you. That with your smile, you get smiles back and that a small change like this will spread. We are here to live, laugh and love. Bootsabaa hopes to make this possible for many. Not only for people but also for our precious mother earth with her beautiful oceans, deserts and forests and all the animals in it, let them all blossom.

Yoga

Hatha Yoga
Each class starts with a short relaxation. This is followed by pranayama, a breathing practice to bring your awareness to your breath and to let you settle back into your body.

After warming the body up with sun salutations we will guide you through a sequence of basic and more advanced postures. We stay in the poses for a few breaths giving time for personal adjustments and variations. Just going a little bit further into the stretch. The final relaxation will let go of all tension in the body, making the energy in the body flow more freely. You will feel relaxed, balanced and happy!

Yin Yoga
Most styles of yoga focus on stretching the muscles. In Yin yoga we stretch the bones, joints and the connective tissue. These tissues are tough tissues and to stretch them we have to stay in the postures for 3 to 5 minutes.
The connective tissue holds the energy channels, also called meridians or nadis. By practicing Yin yoga we keep these tissues healthy and strong. It promotes flexibility and stimulates Chi flow.

Yin yoga is also referred to as a quiet practice which will bring one in a space of tranquility and peace. Staying in the poses is like a meditation into the pose. Gently flowing on your breath and bringing your awareness to your body and mind.

Yin yoga is a perfect balance for people who practice a Yang sport, like aerobics, running or like Ashtanga yoga. It is also a great feeling after days of travel to stretch the bones, joints and the connective tissue, releasing tension from sitting or carrying a heavy backpack.

Yin to Yang Yoga
In the Yin to yang class we balance body, mind and spirit by spending time on Yin postures and yang postures.

In the Yin practice we hold the poses for 3 to 5 minutes with the muscles relaxed. In this way we stretch our bones, joints and our connective tissue, promoting flexibility, keeping our bones and joints healthy and stimulating the Chi flow.

The Yang practice is more dynamic and we flow from posture into posture, holding them for only a few breaths. This creates more muscles strength and tones the body.

Both practices complement each other, stretching all tissues of the body and balancing the Chi flow.

Classes

Walk in classes
Almost every day you can join a yoga class at Avalon in Mae Haad. Avalon is a unique shop with herbal body care products like oils, creams, lotions and much more.

Above Avalon we have created a lovely shala for small group classes and workshops. The classes are Hatha yoga, Yin yoga or Yin to Yang yoga or a fusion of various styles. Feel free to just walk in and enjoy a yoga class in this inspiring and tranquil atmosphere. All levels are welcome and don’t worry about bringing a mat along. We have a mat for you to use.

Private classes
Treat yourself to a private yoga class during your holiday and fully enjoy the island's relaxing atmosphere, calming your mind and coming back to your senses. Private classes allow for a yoga experience that will meet your wishes and needs in a personal and safe way.

It doesn't matter if you are an absolute beginner or already have experience in yoga. You can book a private class in the privacy of your own bungalow or resort, at Avalon and almost any other location. You can have a stunning view of the sea, hear the waves rolling in and out, feel a gentle breeze and be amazed by the funny shapes of the clouds at the horizon or in a beautiful tropical garden with colorful flowers and butterflies around you.

Group classes
Are you going on a holiday with your partner, friends or family and you would like to enjoy a yoga class together?

There are many resorts on Koh Tao where we can come to you for a class, so you fully enjoy a relaxing class. If you like to practice yoga with others it is also possible to come to walk in classes at Avalon in Mae Haad.

Workshops

Hatha Yoga Beginner Course
This course is great if you are new to yoga. It is a perfect preparation for joining group classes if you just need that extra confidence or as a basis for your own personalized home practice.

Step by step we will go through the poses, focus on breath, concentration and meditation and relaxation. You can request a private beginner course or join a group. Groups have a maximum of 4 to 6 students. There will be plenty of time for questions and personal differences. Do not worry about bringing a mat along, we have a mat for you to use.

Yin Yoga Workshop
The Yin yoga workshop focusses on the hip and spine series. It will give you enough knowledge to safely implement Yin yoga into your own practise. In the Yang styles of yoga most of us are familiar with, we stretch our muscles.

Yin yoga stretches are deeper in the body and we hold the poses longer with the muscles relaxed. It is done slowly and safely, without pushing or strain. In Yin yoga we stretch the bones, joints and the connective tissue. This keeps these tissues healthy and strong and promotes our flexibility.

By stretching the connective tissue which holds the energy channels also called meridians or nadis, we can release blockages and stimulate and balance Chi flow. Yin yoga is a preparation for meditation, making it easier to sit comfortably. It lets you enjoy a sense of peace and makes you feel physically and mentally healthy, fit, strong and aware. It is a true inspiring practise.

Breathing & Meditation Workshop
Sometimes our mind seems to take us for a ride. This makes it difficult to focus. In this workshop you will experience that the mind and the breath are closely connected.

Most of us have heard the expression 'take a deep breath' when you were feeling tense or stressed and realized that it worked. That for a moment it will give you a bit of space and clarity in your head. Our breath is the tool which we can use to calm and clear our mind. In this workshop you will reconnect with proper breathing and practise breathing exercises called pranayama.

Pranayama regulates the flow of prana in our body. Prana is the vital energy. Pranayama has many more benefits other then calming and clearing our mind. It also revitalizes and recharges us. With pranayama as a preperation for meditation we will introduce you to meditation styles of various traditions, welcoming you to a sense of peace, stillness and clarity.

Taste of Awareness Workshop
With this workshop we invite you to come closer to yourself and all that is around you, making life more effortless and joyful.

In this workshop we will give you a taste of meditation, yoga, breathing, creativity and healing. All workshops are unique. We organize them around you. Everyone is welcome. All you need is to be motivated to go on this inner journey to the heart of your being, to be open minded and enjoy living life consciously with love and Joy.

Koh Tao

Koh Tao is a small island in the Gulf of Thailand. It is just a 1.5 hour boat ride away from Koh Samui or Chumphon. It is the island to relax and enjoy a tropical atmosphere.

Not too long ago, Koh Tao was known for being a divers island. One said there was no need to go there if you were not a diver. That has definitely changed. These days, Koh Tao is an island which has lots to offer for everyone and for every budget.

Sairee beach is the main beach, nice for a run or a walk. There are many smaller and more secluded bays and beaches. Here you can enjoy some amazing snorkeling or just relax on the beach and read your book. If you are up for an adventure, you can go kayaking, hiking, climbing, skin diving with sharks and lots more.

Are you more up for a relaxing day? Discover the island spas and get pampered with rejuvenating massages, facials and steam rooms or enjoy the hot and ice baths at Yakuzen garden while sipping of one of their fresh fruit and herb drinks.

My favorite time on Koh Tao is the sunset. I love watching the sunset from the beach. There is a magical energy on the beach when the day flows over into night.

For dinner you can choose from some great restaurants that will tingle your taste buds with delicious food. If after dinner you still have some energy, go to Sairee beach to watch the fire twirlers and be taken by their amazing show. Did all this fire wake up your party senses? Then, with your feet in the sand, dance the night away.

It is all possible on Koh Tao.