Recently voted one of the best hotels in the Indian Ocean and Africa, in Conde Nast Traveller Awards 2011 and featured in Tatler Travel Guide 2012, Vamizi Island is firmly established as one of the world’s favourite destinations. Exclusive for 2012, Vamizi Island “inspired by nature”, is launching Vamizi Island Retreats. Vamizi Island is offering guests a unique opportunity to revive, restore and rejuvenate on their very own private island. Hosted by renowned yoga, health and fitness instructor, Claire Finlay, each guest receive a one-to consultation to create a tailor-made itinerary ensuring they do as much or as little as they wish. Choose from vinyasa yoga on the shoreline, followed by a freshly prepared juice or smoothie from the island’s “natural pharmacy” before embarking on an exhilarating open water dive or big game-fishing trip.
Alternatively lie back and read your book whilst Samango monkeys play nearby or take a beachcombing walk with the island’s resident naturalist before indulging in Vamizi’s very own signature massage. This is exercise and nutrition as nature intended, the beach is your gymnasium and the ocean is your larder, your time will be spent outside at one with nature and this blissful hidden island gem will work its magic over the course of this quite extraordinary retreat. 2012 Vamizi Island Retreats are being held 21-27th January, 5-11th March, and 10-16th November 2012 from £2550 per person including yoga, deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkelling, flight transfers and accommodation on a fully inclusive basis. (International flights and visas are not included). For further information please kindly follow this link and to book your place, please call our reservation team on +44 (0) 1285 762218 or email enquiries@vamizi.com
Kelly has been practicing yoga for over 17 years and a teacher since 2005. She trained in beautiful Ubud, Bali with Louisa Sear, Emil Wendel and several other world renowned teachers at Yoga Arts, Byron Bay, Australia. She has taught extensively in Australia, Hong Kong and is currently teaching at Evolve Wellness Centre in South Kensington, GC Yoga Studios in Wimbledon and other clubs and studios all over London. Her sequences are strong and dynamic with plenty of challenges but they are structured for all levels and for people from all walks of life. The classes will allow you to awaken the body slowly but are designed to make you sweat and then wind down with passive postures and a nice long savasana.
Dahab , Sinai, itself is a unique tourist destination in Egypt. You will be staying at the Blue Beach Hotel, which is part Swiss owned and very comfortable. This hotel is situated in front of the beach, along from the lighthouse. Sun loungers are placed on the beach for the hotel guest use and also by the swimming pool.The hotel has a large purpose built yoga room with space for 25 mats. It has views to the sea on one side and the mountains on the other. There is also an outside yoga space overlooking the sea.
To reserve your place or for more information please contact Free Spirit Travel - Phone: 01273-564230 email: info@freespirituk.com or kindly follow this link.
Explore a unique relaxed yoga retreat closer to home in Knowlton Court, Canterbury with Christopher Gladwell. A retreat for your heart, mind, body and soul. Indulge yourself in this unforgettable experience. Stretch your mind in tandem with your body and feel the powerful daily yoga practice for everybody. After training delight yourself with freshly sourced and vital Ayurvedic food, which is prepared with love by Andres Rodriguez. This Yoga retreat is a full week of Kriyas, Pranayama Ayurveda, meditation, philosophy free mind and a peaceful soul.
If you have experienced a retreat with Christopher before, you will know that there is no strict itinerary as such however, for your wellbeing, expect at least two very full practises each day, workshops, interesting challenges, join the daily discussion as well as enjoy hours of time to free your spirit, heart and mind of life’s daily pressures.
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Ps: don’t forget to take your Wellicious Yoga clothes and of course your comfortable Spa Jumper, for your after training session.
Nestling secretly in its own orange grove in a secluded corner of Ibiza, Atzaro is a century old finca that has been meticulously converted into a luxury boutique residence, with fabulous bedrooms, delicious cuisine and a heavenly spa. Guests can enjoy relaxing on the terraces in the beautiful gardens or sunbathe by the gorgeous free form swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.
Atzaro is an oasis of rest and tranquillity where the aromas of orange blossom, rosemary and lavender mix to indulge your senses. From 9 - 14th of October, yoga teacher, Jane Kersel will lead 2 practices a day. The morning one will be based on detoxifying practices with fluid movement linked with the breath and core strengthening energetics. The late afternoon practice will be more yin in style (passive) with a greater emphasis on re-wiring the nervous system and stilling the mind so that space develops within which to see/hear clearly what is perhaps blocking our paths and creating resistance in us so that we can move forward with an abundant heart and mind.
Jane Kersel brings together the ancient art and discipline of yoga with the modern day techniques of: neurology, hypnotherapy and psychological/spiritual (psycho-spiritual) practices.
Her techniques help de-stress and shed blockages in the mind, heart and physical body and create abundant, creative, fulfilling lives.
Please, follow this link for further information.
Enjoy Gabriela’s and Satyarthi’s dynamic, passionate, life-loving and thorough approach in this unique collaboration to help you unwind, re-set, and heal! Join them for this special 7-day Yoga & Healing retreat to Crete, the birthplace of Greek Gods, on pristine beaches of Libyan Sea. Based at the charming Pavlos Taverna, we will celebrate each day with asana practice (yoga postures), kriya (cleansing), pranayama (breathing exercise), hands-on practicals, bodywork, sharings and meditation. This retreat will detox, relax and strengthen your body, mind and heart. A healthy, regional vegan-vegetarian diet and the magical power of the Triopetra landscapes will support the cleansing and healing process. Apart from immersing yourself in yoga practices, under qualified guidence of Gabriela’s dear friend, teacher and collegue Satyarthi, you will also learn about 5 body types, both on structural and psychological level, discovered by Wilhelm Reich and expanded on by Alexander Lowen. The understanding which bodytype you have predominately, and what phychological and structural dynamics you’re prone too, as well as open sharings, will help explore our patterns and open to more essential states within ourselves. The holistic understanding and exploration of the connection between the brain the emotions as well as hands-on adjustment practicals will show you the way to heal yourself and others and live a happy and tension-free life. Whooo!!!
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From 21st-28th of May 2011 you could be part of a astonishing yoga retreat with Yogi Ashkananda in beautiful South of France in a gorgeous 18th Century bastide that sits in seven acres of private grounds surrounded by olive trees. The 7 bedroom house is just outside the famous Provençal town of Grasse in the French Midi where perfumes have been made since the seventeenth century and is a short drive from the picturesque St Paul de Vence, Cannes and the coastline. There will be two daily asana practices, you can also learn meditation techniques and an introduction to pranayama with lots of time for discussion! A private chef will prepare vegetarian meals to eat al fresco on the terrace, under the spring sun and the starry nights! We love it! For more information please visit: www.yogoloji.co.uk
Katy Appleton and Alexis Vincent are excited to offer you an unique adventure to the magical Maldives. Many people would say that the Maldives offers the best diving on the planet, so we are taking appleyoga to the North Ari Atoll for a remarkable combination of underwater discovery and yoga designed especially for diving. We have designed packages to suit all levels of ability and experience - for both diving and yoga. You will be able to join us for just one session or the entire week, it’s up to you! You will experience all that the Constance Halaveli Island has to offer while enjoying daily yoga practices and sublime diving in this piece of paradise.
www.appleyoga.com
Don’t miss the amazing Pilates Retreats by Cobham Pilates at La Serrania (Spain). Featured in Condé Nast Traveller, Harpers and Queen and Habitania, La Serranía was designed with great sensitivity to the environment and exquisite attention to detail. High ceilings and large windows create a remarkable sense of space and light and tranquillity. This exclusive property, tucked away in the mountains has just 6 luxuriously appointed bedrooms, and features an outdoor pool (and a tree swing!) for post-pilates relaxation. The Pilates retreat will include a minimum of 2 hours of daily pilates classes, with options of mountain hikes, swimming, massage or reflexology as well as time to relax and explore the surrounding area. We love it. Please click here for more information.
Join Mercedes from the 15th – 18th of July 2010 to her yoga escape at Yeotown. Everything from their lovely “Yeoga” Shala to their delicious food (thanks to our much heralded Holistic Chef Dora!) to their peaceful Sanctuary room has been a big hit with retreat goers. Staying true to the backdrop of the unspoilt North Devon outdoors, Mercedes strives to provide an environment for guests that encourages natural healing, strengthening and purifying through connection to nature and exposure to new perspectives on physical and spiritual health. That is why on this retreat Mercedes will be teaming with expert London nutritionist Sue Lovemore (www.stoptheclock.co.uk) who will conduct a personalised nutritional therapy consultation with each person. Your session will include a body scan using the Nutri Energetic Systems (www.neshealth.com) which is a non-invasive screen that simply involves resting your hand on a scanner. Yeotown is surrounded by 50 acres of rolling fields and the river Yeo yet it is just a stones throw away from one of the best beaches and surf breaks in the UK. Weather permitting you will be conducting a couple of your yoga sessions outdoors and, as a supplement to your retreat, there are organised surfing lessons with one of Britain’s top surfers Sarah Whiteley (www.walkingonwaves.co.uk). Great!
For more information please e-mail info@yeotown.com.
Relax and rejuvenate from June 22-29 in the beautiful rural landscape of Crete. A summer health yoga retreat with Hatha yoga teacher, Tish Webster. There will be two yoga sessions a day. Morning classes will begin gently and progress to refresh the body with pranayama exercises followed by sun salutes and creative dynamic sequences according to the requirements of the group. The evening practices will be based around a theme, such as patience or compassion, providing tools for personal transformation. The evening practice will either be wind down sessions to calm the body and mind, with yin yoga. Or, according to the group needs, a time to work through specific postures or areas students wish to work on.
We love it! For information: www.anoushkasyoga.com
Recently voted one of the best hotels in the Indian Ocean and Africa, in Conde Nast Traveller Awards 2011 and featured in Tatler Travel Guide 2012, Vamizi Island is firmly established as one of the world’s favourite destinations. Exclusive for 2012, Vamizi Island “inspired by nature”, is launching Vamizi Island Retreats. Vamizi Island is offering guests a unique opportunity to revive, restore and rejuvenate on their very own private island. Hosted by renowned yoga, health and fitness instructor, Claire Finlay, each guest receive a one-to consultation to create a tailor-made itinerary ensuring they do as much or as little as they wish. Choose from vinyasa yoga on the shoreline, followed by a freshly prepared juice or smoothie from the island’s “natural pharmacy” before embarking on an exhilarating open water dive or big game-fishing trip.
