Yoga Hikes offers a stunning holiday experience in the Tuscan Hills with fabulous food and lansdscapes

"...Silence is conducive to observation, and I became entranced by the variety of the Tuscan landscape!" - Conde Nast Traveller Magazine

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Yoga hikes retreats take place at Iesolana in the heart of the Tuscan countryside.

Located between Florence and Siena, Iesolana is one of Tuscany's most beautiful estates. Set in 250 acres with magnificent panoramic views, Iesolana offers luxurious accommodation in a wonderful location.

It is an ideal place for those seeking an inspirational holiday.

Dates:

May 2 - 9, 2009
May 9 - 16, 2009
September 5 - 12, 2009
September 12 - 19, 2009

Accommodation
The luxurious apartments have been carefully restored and furnished with beautiful antiques. All have private bathrooms, terraces or gazebo and have lovely views.

Food
One of the many attractions of Iesolana is its excellent food. Prepared using local fresh produce, meals are deliciously healthy, mainly vegetarian, with some grilled fresh fish. You can even taste the estate's own extra virgin olive oil! There is no alcohol or caffeine served during the retreat.

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The Yoga

During your stay, there will be two yoga classes a day which are held in Iesolana's candle lit yoga studio. These sessions include meditation, pranayama and asana practice.

All classes are led by yoga instructor Alexa Harris. Alexa has been running Yogahikes retreats for several years and also teaches in London at Triyoga and the Life Centre. She offers a unique yoga fusion. This incorporates both a dynamic flowing 'vinyasa' style of moving on the breath combined with long held poses.

Her teaching is inspired and informed by the flow of Astanga yoga, the held precision of lyengar yoga and the inner softness and grace of Scaravelli yoga.

The daily yoga hikes are led by Ian Flooks. The morning hike follows the first yoga class and is enjoyed in silence. This gives everyone a chance to maintain the meditative quality of the morning's yoga practice and to connect to the beauty of their natural surroundings.

A second, optional walk is held in the afternoon. Otherwise, the afternoon can be spent relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a massage.

Both these yoga hikes follow trails through the stunning Tuscan countryside. The hikes are vigorous and energising but suitable for all levels of fitness.

Contact Yoga Hikes to reserve a place. There are limited numbers available

Accommodation Types

(a) Your own deluxe room, sharing a bathroom with one other person - £2000 (strictly limited).
(b) Your own deluxe room with private bathroom £2200.

c) Private apartment with private bathroom £2800 single occupancy. For a couple sharing an apartment (they are furnished with double beds) £2100 per person.

All prices include

round trip flight (London Gatwick to Florence)
ground transportation
(Italy only)
all food, accommodation,
yoga and hiking
two massages

Dates

2009
May 2 - 9, 2009
May 9 - 16, 2009
September 5 - 12, 2009
September 12 - 19, 2009

In order to give everyone maximum attention, group size is limited. It is advisable to secure your place as early as possible.

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