About the Course
Join Simon Borg-Olivier — physiotherapist, co-founder of Yoga Synergy, and one of the most experienced yoga educators in the world — for a 7-night, 50-hour YACEP-accredited intensive at Lanka Yoga, Sri Lanka.
This week is designed for yoga professionals, teachers, and serious long-term practitioners — people with a genuine, committed practice rather than a casual or beginner-level interest. Most participants will have a 200-hour (or higher) background, but it is the depth of your practice that matters most. You'll spend 8 hours a day with Simon covering the Yoga Synergy method, 5-Dimensional Synergy Flow, applied anatomy and physiology, breathwork, and spinal movement.
Upcoming Dates
What You'll Learn
Simon teaches through verbal explanation, hands-on practice and visually-guided meditative movement. Each concept is experienced in the body, not just discussed in theory.
Grab the Info PackDaily Morning Sessions (3 hours)
Breathwork, exercise-based physiotherapy and spinal movement yoga flows for deep physical healing and raised energy levels. Focus on uncovering a sense of inner and outer flow.
Daily Lectures (2 hours)
Conversational, informative sessions covering the underlying principles of your updated yoga practice — essential anatomy and physiology, plus real-world teaching applications.
Daily Afternoon Sessions (3 hours)
Simon blends Yoga Synergy with physiotherapy — building strength, flexibility and overall fitness while keeping the mind calm. Akin to the focused flow states observed in elite athletes.
Meet Your Lead Teacher Simon
Simon Borg-Olivier is the co-founder of Yoga Synergy and creator of 5-Dimensional Synergy Flow. With over 50 years of practice and 40+ years of teaching globally, he combines modern physiotherapy with traditional yoga, qigong and martial arts.
He trained directly with B.K.S. Iyengar, K. Pattabhi Jois, and T.K.V. Desikachar. He is co-author of Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga, prescribed at RMIT University, Australia.
Lineage
- — Trained under B.K.S. Iyengar (Iyengar Yoga)
- — Trained under K. Pattabhi Jois (Ashtanga)
- — Trained under T.K.V. Desikachar (Viniyoga)
The Daily Schedule
Intensive learning — with 2 hours of free time each afternoon.
| 6:30–9:30 AM | Morning practice with Simon |
| 9:30–11:00 AM | Breakfast and relaxation |
| 11:00 AM–1:00 PM | Lecture session with Simon |
| 1:00–2:00 PM | Lunch and rejuvenation |
| 2:00–4:00 PM | Retreat, relax or explore (beach 5 min away) |
| 4:00–7:00 PM | Evening practice with Simon |
| 7:00 PM+ | Dinner and free time |
Your Accommodation
All rooms overlook Koggala Lake, with mosquito-netted beds, private bathrooms, air conditioning and ceiling fans.
Shared Room
Light, airy rooms shared between three to four guests, each with two showers.
Twin Share
Spacious twin rooms with a private ensuite — light-filled, restful and calm.
Private Room
A private king-bed suite with workspace and veranda. Quiet, and all your own.
What's Included
50hr+ YACEP continuing education certificate on completion
7 nights all-inclusive accommodation
7 full days of practice, lectures and workshops with Simon
Network and learn from like-minded yoga teachers
Three delicious vegan meals daily
Full facility access — pool, library, lakefront shala
FAQs
Who is Simon Borg-Olivier?
Physiotherapist, certified yoga therapist and co-founder of Yoga Synergy. Trained directly with Iyengar, Pattabhi Jois and Desikachar. 50+ years practice, 40+ years teaching globally. Co-author of Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga (RMIT prescribed text).
Is this a yoga retreat or a teacher training?
An intensive continuing education course — more structured than a retreat, shorter than a full teacher training. Around 8 hours a day with Simon in practice, lectures and workshops. YACEP-accredited. But the all-inclusive format — lakefront accommodation, vegan meals, beach nearby — means it also has the feel of a retreat.
Do I need prior Yoga Synergy experience?
It is designed for yoga professionals, teachers and committed long-term practitioners; a 200-hour background is ideal but not a strict requirement. Simon teaches from first principles — the course works whether this is your first time with the method or you've been practising it for years.
How do I get to Lanka Yoga?
Fly into Colombo CMB. Lanka Yoga is about two hours south by car. We can help arrange a transfer. Galle Fort is 20 minutes along the coast.