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Heather Elton Yoga RetreatsRecommended******
25 January – 1 February, 2010 | £525 pp / 7 days
3-10 January, 2010 | £495 pp / 7 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. Enjoy a week of yoga at the Lotus Yoga Retreat, the beachfront yoga resort in the tropical and unspoilt south of Goa. Stay in a bamboo hut with a view of the Arabian Sea. Purify and cleanse with organic food and a variety of holistic treatments. Spot a dolphin while standing on your head during sirsasana at sunset. Built on fine, white sand between the relics of a sacred Hindu site and the ocean, Lotus Yoga Retreat is the perfect place to relax, swim in the sea. The surrounding area is breathtaking and easily accessible for short trips and excursions. Have a yoga adventure in the mystical land of its birth. The Venue Lotus Yoga Retreat is located at the south end of Patnem Beach. The comfortable huts made out of bamboo, palm leaves and straw give you the necessary luxury without taxing the environment. All the huts have ocean view. The comfortable huts are made out of bamboo, palm leaves and straw give you the necessary luxury without taxing the environment. Your balcony comes equipped with Asian day-bed and hammocks are suspended from the trees for your relaxation. Thanks to our privileged location at the end of the beach you can rest assured that the nights are perfectly silent and you can fall asleep to the sound of the waves. It is the perfect spot to 'retreat' or 'escape by foot' to beachfront shops and restaurants a few minutes away. The Yoga The yoga shala overlooks the ocean. 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; learn 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 practice 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 19 - 57. Beginners are welcome as long as you have some yoga experience, are relatively fit and willing to try. (There will be ample time for exploring nature, swimming, relaxation and massage.) The Price £525 per person made payable to HEATHER ELTON. £150 deposit is required to reserve your place. The balance is due by 15 December 2009. This can be done by cheque or bank transfer. Email for details. (The price includes 7 nights shared accommodation, one meal a day and 2 yoga classes a day. It does not include your flight to Goa or transfers.) Getting There International charter flights and national flights arrive at Dabolim airport in Goa, an hour from Patnem Beach. Alternatively, the closest main port of entry for international airlines is Mumbai (Bombay) and from there you can get a connecting flight, train or bus to Goa. More info and booking here for Heather Elton yoga |
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