Synergy Teacher Training & Retreat

With Simon Borg-Olivier

04 - 31 May 2025

Agricola Samadhi, Zollino, Italy

Dive Deep Into the Synergy of Movement & Breath

Discover the benefits of Yoga, Qigong, Dance, & Meditation with

Posture, Movement & Breathing, to Achieve Health, Happiness, & Longevity.

Join Simon Borg-Olivier for a transformative month-long immersion in beautiful Salento, Italy. This unique event combines an intensive 300-hour Teacher Training with the option to attend as a rejuvenating retreat. Whether you aspire to teach or simply experience the life-changing benefits of 5-Dimensional Flow, this is your chance to learn from a true pioneer.


Simon’s 5-Dimensional Flow seamlessly integrates the ancient wisdom of yoga and Qigong with modern insights into physiology and biomechanics. Through his guidance, you'll unlock the tools to enhance physical strength, improve circulation, and cultivate inner peace—all while embracing your body’s natural blueprint for health and longevity.

Two Modes to Choose From

  • TEACHER TRAINING MODE

    • Immerse yourself in a month-long 300-hour intensive designed to deepen your practice and equip you to guide others.

    • Learn the unique 5-Dimensional Flow system, a versatile foundation for movement, exercise, and therapy.

    • Discover how to sustain physical, mental, and emotional well-being while teaching others to do the same.

  • RETREAT MODE

    • Enjoy a rejuvenating experience with daily practices tailored to release pain and stress, restore clarity, and revitalize your body.

    • Choose serene morning-only sessions or dive deeper with both morning and afternoon practices to fully immerse yourself in relaxation and growth.

    • A perfect option for those seeking mental clarity and physical renewal without the intensity of teacher training.

    • Join for 7, 14, 21 or 28-Day Retreat.

No matter your choice, every option immerses you in Simon’s 5-Dimensional Synergy Flow System, leaving you revitalized and inspired.

Who Will Thrive Here?

This event is designed for those who seek transformation, growth, and connection.


Yoga & movement Enthusiasts

Deepen your practice and explore new dimensions of movement.


Wellness & health Seekers


Recharge your body and mind in a serene, transformative setting.


Teachers & Aspiring Teachers


Gain expert insights to elevate your teaching or personal practice.

Whether you’re here to teach, learn, or heal, this journey will leave you rejuvenated and inspired.

What practitioners are saying

TEACHER TRAINING MODE

Deepen Your Practice, Transform Lives


Immerse yourself in a profound month-long training designed to empower you as a teacher and practitioner of the Synergy 5-Dimensional Flow system. Whether you want to refine your teaching skills or build a solid foundation in yoga and movement, this training offers the tools to transform lives—starting with your own.

  • What's Included

    • Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive an internationally recognized certification in the Synergy 5-Dimensional Flow system.

    • Exclusive Learning Resources: Gain access to detailed online courses designed by Simon, perfect for revisiting concepts and deepening your knowledge after the training.

    • Comprehensive Training Manual: A professionally curated booklet covering all key principles, techniques, and methodologies for your personal reference.

    • Personalized Mentorship: Receive expert guidance from Simon Borg-Olivier and gain insights from his 50+ years of teaching experience.


This mode is perfect for yoga teachers, movement practitioners, and anyone looking to elevate their understanding of yoga as a tool for healing, vitality, and longevity

Included Online Courses

Yoga

Fundamentals

Anatomy & Physiology of Yoga

84 Postures for Strength, Flexibility, Fitness and Longevity (Online Course)

RETREAT MODE

Rejuvenate Your Body, Relax Your Mind

Step away from the demands of daily life and embrace the transformative power of relaxation and self-care. The retreat mode allows you to immerse in Simon’s teachings without the commitment of teacher training—perfect for those looking to recharge and deepen their personal practice.

  • What’s Included:

    • Morning and/or Afternoon Sessions: Gentle yet energizing practices combining yoga, breathwork, and meditation to nurture your mind and body.

    • Tailored to Your Needs: Choose serene morning sessions only or enjoy both morning and afternoon practices for a fully immersive experience.

    • Stress Reduction & Clarity: Reduce pain, release tension, and foster mental clarity through Synergy 5-D practices.

    • Optional Spa Treatments: Enhance your retreat with massages and treatments available at the healing center.

This mode is ideal for anyone seeking to reconnect with their inner self, release stress, and enjoy the tranquil beauty of Salento while exploring the healing benefits of Simon’s teachings.

Pricing

(Included Training, Accommodation & Food)

One Month Teacher Training
EARLY BIRD

TBA

One Month Teacher Training

REGULAR PRICE

TBA

Retreat Options

PRICE VARIES

TBA

Prices may vary. Shared Accomodation (or individual rooms at a separate price), and Food {we need to specify what food is included and what type of accommodation those details to come soon}.

Agricola Samadhi

Your Home in Salento

Nestled in the heart of Salento, Agricola Samadhi offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. This unique organic farmhouse is more than a retreat center—it’s a sanctuary for well-being and transformation.


Agricola Samadhi is home to Yoga In Salento (YIS), a premier yoga destination that has hosted world-renowned teachers. This is more than a retreat—it’s a space for deep healing and personal transformation.

  • 6 lunches per week

  • 7 dinners per week

  • double, single or shared rooms

  • A very wide swimming pool and beautiful gardens

  • Spa Healing Center. Treatments and massages on request

What You’ll Experience Here:

Accommodations Tailored for Comfort: Choose between double, single, or shared rooms with serene views and cozy interiors.

Nutritious & Delicious Cuisine: Enjoy organic, locally-sourced meals designed to energize and delight. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Relaxation & Healing: Unwind in the SPA Healing Centre with Ayurvedic treatments, massages, and more.

Beautiful Amenities: A large swimming pool, lush gardens, and tranquil spaces for reflection.

Community Atmosphere: Connect with like-minded individuals in a supportive and inspiring setting.

An energy recharge and psycho–physical well being will be the most precious gifts of your stay that you’ll take home with you, together with the new friendships you’ve made during the retreat

Your Month of Transformation: Weekly Topics

Week 1: Liberation of Movement

Free your body from pain and stress through gentle meditative movement and posture practices that reset your nervous system and calm your mind. Learn foundational techniques for self-regulation.

Week 2: Flexibility Unleashed

Discover Simon’s innovative approach to spinal movements, safely enhancing flexibility without strain. Build strength while remaining in a relaxed, meditative state.

Week 3: Energetic Resilience

Activate your body’s natural energy systems through expansion-contraction exercises and breath control. Explore the essence of true pranayama, releasing tension and connecting mind and body.

Week 4: Harmonizing Health

Restore balance and enhance overall health by resetting your nervous system. Learn practices that foster hormone balance, improve energy, and revitalize your entire being.

GENERAL DAILY FORMAT

• 7:00 am – 10:00 am Morning session

• 10:00 am Brunch

• 11:30 am - 13:30 pm Midday session (intensive option)

• 15:00 pm - 18:00 pm Afternoon session

• 19:30 pm Dinner

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

We will be learning a comprehensive system of posture, movement, breathing & mental control with 5 main parts, each of which can work in the 5 dimensions of your true core (known as the Dantien in China, the Kanda in India, and the lower abdomen of enteric nervous system in the West). This system connects the ‘thinking brain’ in your head with your ‘feeling brain’ or ‘gut brain’ at your true


Understanding the movement forms of many traditional cultures, including India, China, Tibet, and Japan, helped us develop our extensive "5-Dimensional Synergy Flow System". Simon's teachings at our retreats and intensive training generally include static to dynamic meditative practices of posture, movement, and breathwork. The method consists of activities resembling modern yoga qigong, dance, non-contact martial arts, and exercise-based physiotherapy.

Master the 5-Dimensional Synergy Flow System


At this retreat, Simon Borg-Olivier will guide you through a unique system of movement, breathing, and mindfulness designed to:

• Improve flexibility without stretching.

• Build strength without creating tension.

• Enhance energy flow without excessive effort.

• Support internal health naturally.

• Foster mental clarity and calmness.


Please let us know your needs in terms of your body as we go along. We are open to feedback as to how you’d like to proceed. We want to make your experience and what we share as ideal for everyone present as possible.

TEACHING PROGRAM

MORNING SESSIONS / 7:00 - 10:00 AM


We begin with seated meditation, self-massage, and gentle movement practices, progressing to dynamic flows and breathwork. We conclude the morning session with relaxing, gentle and fluid qigong-like movements that build energy and internal health.

MIND SYNERGY: Entering the Flow State & Meditative Zone

JOINT SYNERGY: Joint Movements From Your Core

SPINAL SYNERGY: Spinal Movements From Your Core

BREATH SYNERGY: Controlling Energy & Breath From Your Core

CORE SYNERGY: Breathing and Moving From Your Core, and Controlling & Moving Your Core

MIDDAY SESSIONS (Intensive Option Only) / 11:30 AM - 13:30 PM


Dive deeper into anatomy, physiology, injury prevention, and philosophy with Simon’s expert insights. These less formal sessions are for more detailed questions and answers than those addressed in the other sessions.


AFTERNOON SESSIONS / 15:00 - 18:00 PM


Engage in dynamic yoga synergy, blending traditional postures with innovative movement patterns for a transformative experience.


YOGA SYNERGY: We use the 5 main morning practices to create Yoga Synergy, which incorporates postures from Ashtanga Yoga and elsewhere with movement patterns between each posture that make the poses much easier to access and much healthier for your joints and internal organs.

Meet Your Teacher

Simon Borg-Olivier

Simon Borg-Olivier is a physiotherapist, certified yoga therapist, and co-creator of YogaSynergy. With over 40 years of teaching experience, Simon has guided thousands worldwide to improve their health, movement, and breathing through a unique fusion of traditional wisdom and modern science.


He combines his background in physiotherapy, yoga, and biomechanics to create accessible practices that foster strength without tension, flexibility without pain, and energy without overexertion. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or a curious beginner, Simon’s methods can help you achieve balance, vitality, and longevity.

Read More About Simon

Simon Borg-Olivier, MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) APAM c-IAYT, has been practicing traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for 50 years. He has been teaching for 40 years and has been a registered physiotherapist for 25 years.

Simon works as a research scientist and a University lecturer. He has been regularly invited to teach about lifestyle, posture, movement, breathing, and meditation at conferences, festivals, and intensive teacher training courses internationally since 1990.

He is also co-director of YogaSynergy, one of Australia’s oldest and most respected yoga schools, which has a style based on a deep understanding of modern medical science and traditional forms of exercise and therapy from all over the world.

Simon has studied with great traditional masters from Tibet, Japan, India, and China. Along with his business partner and fellow physiotherapist, Bianca Machliss, Simon has co-authored many books and scientific articles including ‘Applied Anatomy and Physiology of Yoga’, which is the textbook for two courses they teach at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia.

Currently, Simon conducts intensive training courses in India, Bali, Europe, and Australia. He also teaches many online courses on the applications of posture, movement, and breathing for fitness, internal health, wellbeing, and longevity.

Still not sure?


We understand choosing the right retreat or teacher training is a big decision. Here's why this could be the transformative experience you're looking for:

Flexible Options

Not ready to commit to the full teacher training? Join as a retreat participant to practice and relax without pressure.

Expert Guidance


Simon Borg-Olivier’s decades of teaching experience ensure you’re in safe, knowledgeable hands.

Accessible to All Levels

Whether you're a beginner seeking rejuvenation or an experienced teacher looking to deepen your practice, this event is tailored to meet your needs.

Stunning Location


The serene beauty of Salento, coupled with its high-quality accommodations and healing environment, makes it the perfect escape.

FAQ

Do I need prior experience in yoga or movement?

No, this retreat and teacher training are open to all levels. Simon’s teaching is adaptable to beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

Can I attend just as a retreat participant, not for teacher training?

Absolutely! You can join to enjoy the serene practices and environment without participating in the teacher training.

Is the training certified?

Yes, the 300-hour teacher training is recognized and can count toward your continuing education as a yoga teacher.

Is the food vegan-friendly?

Yes, the retreat offers a variety of delicious vegan and vegetarian options.

What’s included in the price?

Accommodations, meals (6 lunches and 7 dinners per week), access to all classes, and use of facilities like the pool. Additional treatments, massages, spa use are optional extras.

How much free time will I have?

The schedule is designed with enough time for rest, exploring the beautiful surroundings, or indulging in spa treatments.

Can I share a room with someone I know?

Yes, you can request a shared room with a friend or partner.

What should I bring?

Travel lightly, and bring only comfortable clothing for practice and personal toiletries. All the yoga props are provided on location (mats, bolsters, blocks). Don't forget to bring your swimsuit, as we'll definitely go to explore beautiful beaches.

How do I get to the venue?

Detailed travel instructions will be provided upon registration. The venue is accessible by train or car, and we can assist with transfers.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Please check our cancellation terms for details. We aim to be flexible wherever possible.

Still have questions?


Feel free to contact us, and we'll help you decide if this event aligns with your goals.

What other people are saying...

As a professional athlete and yoga practitioner for more than 30 years, I’ve experienced how yoga can enhance an athlete’s life, but I struggled to find yoga practices that would boost my energy instead of depleting it. It was only after I had found Simon and Yoga Synergy that I realized yoga can make conditions worse if you practice it in an unsafe and unintelligently manner, which was BKS Iyengar’ s major concern too. After training with Mr Iyengar, I had found Yoga Synergy, the missing link between traditional yoga and the needs of the modern human body. Simon is a biologist, physiotherapist and yoga teacher, and his knowledge about the human anatomy and physiology, and his insight about how traditional yoga and modern western physiotherapy can be brought together is so unique and profound that I have retrained with him all over the world. There was a cascade of positive results manifesting in all aspects of my life: in my health, relationships and even in my professional life. Go to a class, a teacher training, or do an online course with Simon, and you will realize what the sages have been saying about yoga as Kaivalya: freedom in presence.

Tite Togni, professional athlete, founder of YogaXrunners

I still remember the first Yoga Synergy class I walked into in 2006. I had been practicing yoga for 5 years by then, so I had some experience and learnt from a few very skilled, excellent teachers. However, my first class with Simon had a definite WOW factor which lasts even today after 13 years of guru-shisja relationship. He never ceases to amuse me with his one of -a-kind teaching style, his warm, approachable, humble personality. I’m forever indebted to him for sharing his knowledge and wisdom with me. He is the most authentic teacher I have ever met. His wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, creativity, sensibility, and sense of humour is unprecedented. Once you’ve had the chance to experience Simon, there is no other place to go. Grateful forever. THANK YOU.

Monika Lenkefi, yoga teacher and director of Izisz Yoga Studio, Hungary

Ready to Transform Your Life?

Unleash your potential, rejuvenate your body, and nurture your spirit with Simon Borg-Olivier. Whether you join us for a serene retreat or an intensive teacher training, this event will leave you revitalized, inspired, and connected.

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