Goa, India
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26 February– 4 March, 2009; £495 pp / 7 days
26 February– 7 March, 2009; £695 pp / 10 days
WHEN YOU PRACTICE YOGA IN INDIA IT SEEMS like the universe supports you! Goa is spiritual and fun. Purify and cleanse with organic food and ayurvedic massage. Sleep in a luxurious eco-lodge and listen to the sound of the ocean. Stroll along white-sand beaches with swaying coconut palms. Shop at the famous Anjuna market. Sip Chai at a beach shack and chill to Goan trance while the sun sets over the Arabian sea. Hire a scooter and explore colorful seaside villages, Portuguese mansions, Hindu temples, and lush spice plantations. Have a yoga adventure in the mystical land of its birth.
The Venue:
Ashiyana Retreat Centre is a well-designed yoga destination in Mandrem, North Goa. Surrounded by coconut palms this tranquil spot is bordered by the Mandrem River and the Arabian Sea. Luxury eco-lodges, tree-houses and stone-built dwellings are set in lush tropical gardens. The rooms are spacious with great views and are decorated with Rajistani antiques and beautiful textiles. Ashiyana’s Organic Restaurant serves an excellent fusion of freshly-prepared Indian and Western vegetarian cuisine. Fresh fish and chicken dishes are served twice a week.
Lazio, Italy
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9-16 May, 2009
£625 per person /per week
ENJOY A WEEK OF YOGA AT IN SABINA, A SIMPLE and elegant retreat in the heart of the Sabine Hills, just north of Rome near Umbria. Whether you want to take your yoga practice beyond the asana, read a good book, eat a fresh pendulant fig, chill by the pool, wander the rolling hills, soak in outdoor sulfur hot springs, dine on local rustic cuisine, or day trip to Rome, Siena or the medieval village of Torri — all is possible in this spectacular location
The Venue
Two beautifully restored 17th C. stone farmhouses with terraces open out to a gentle panorama of olive groves, fruit trees, woodlands and stunning sunsets. The property spans over several lush acres with a natural spring, gardens and outdoor swimming pool. There are quiet indoor/outdoor spaces ideal for yoga, meditation and reading. There is also an excellent therapist on site. Comfortable rooms are elegantly furnished with antiques and modern decor. Four of the bedrooms are ensuite; one has its own toilet and basin; others share bathrooms between two rooms. Rooms are allocated on a first come, first served basis, so if you want to come its wise to book right away.
The Yoga
Each day will begin with a led Astanga Vinyasa Yoga Primary Series class. (Mysore self-practice is also an alternative.) An afternoon class will focus on different aspects of asana, pranayama and meditation. We'll study the inner and outer techniques of vinyasa that tie the poses together in a ‘moving meditation'; develop the ‘inner limbs' of yoga to develop focus and concentration skills that enhance clarity of mind; use the breath to feel safe enough to move through difficult poses and work honestly at your edge; shift energy in problem areas (hips & shoulders); restorative yoga; use yoga as a healing/transformational tool to move through fear and release hardness in the body; experience deep inner peace and insight; learn to be at ease in the present moment. Develop a daily practise so inspiring you'll want to get on your mat as soon as you get home. Be a yogi for life!
This workshop will inspire and challenge all levels of yoga student. In the past, participants have ranged in age from 26 - 57. Beginners are welcome as long as you have some yoga experience, are relatively fit and willing to try.
(There will be a free afternoon/morning to allow for a mid-week excursion.)
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