13th – 15th May 2011

The Bliss Retreat combines yoga with inner awareness and offers a unique opportunity to step back from the busyness of life into a sanctuary for deep healing and personal transformation.

Included on the retreat:

• Yoga (beginners welcome)
• Conscious breath work
• Meditation
• Opening to inner stillness
• Raising inner awareness
• Releasing physical and emotional blockages

There is also plenty of free time to explore Glastonbury.  This retreat is lots of fun and is a great opportunity to meet new friends.

Location

The Bliss Retreat takes place at the Chalice Well Gardens Retreat Centre in Glastonbury, Somerset.  Chalice Well is one of Britain’s most ancient wells, surrounded by beautiful gardens and orchards it is a living sanctuary in which you can experience the quiet healing of this sacred place. For over two thousand years this has been a place where people have gathered to drink the waters and find solace, peace and inspiration.

Accommodation

Accommodation is available in the 17th Century Retreat House situation in the Chalice Well Gardens for £29pppn. During your stay you have full use of the house, with it’s own mediation room, as well as the beautiful gardens.  Alternatively there are some excellent hotels, guest house and an Ashram all within easy walking distance.

Price

£195 excluding accommodation

About this Retreat

The Yoga-Life retreat offers an opportunity to dive deeper into your yoga practice and explore new styles and practices.  We will delve into different aspects of yoga and learn through experience how these styles and techniques affect our body, mind and spirit.  This retreat offers a fun-filled weekend and an opportunity to meet new people.

There is also plenty of free time to explore Glastonbury.  An ‘early-bird’ walk to watch the sunrise over the Tor is highly recommended!

Included on the retreat:

• Rasa Vinjasa (flow yoga)
• Yoga Nidra (relaxation)
• Kundalini Yoga
• Pranayama (breath work)
• Sound Healing & Gong Bath
• Bhakti Yoga (singing and chanting)

Location
The Retreat takes place at Shekinashram in magical Glastonbury.  The ashram is situated in a beautiful, quite location on the side of Chalice Hill.  The Glastonbury Tor is 15 minutes walk away and the high street is only 5 minutes walk away.

Shekinashram is a spiritual community based upon commitment to living consciously, peacefully and truthfully.  A homely and relaxed setting offers you the opportunity to take rest and reflect and journey deeper into your spiritual practice.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in shared twin rooms in the Ashram.  There is additional shared accommodation in the garden in the Cabin or Yurt.  Bathrooms are also shared.

Food

The Retreat is half-board and includes breakfast and lunch.  All food is vegan, and organic where possible.

Typical breakfast includes a delicious Shekinashram Superfood Smoothie, muesli, cereals, hemp/rice/soya milk, soya yogurt, goji berries, dried and fresh fruit & herb tea.

Lunch is holistic food made with love, and includes foods like dahl, rice, dressed seaweed, hummous, soups, green salad and dressing.

Dates
17th– 19th June 2010

Price
£249

Book Online
14 Places available

Private and corporate retreats can be organised by request.

The Casa Colinas Retreat is all about relaxation and rejuvenation.  A variety of yoga sessions are combined with plenty of free time to spend as you please.   Early morning mediation and gentle hatha yoga sets you up for the day ahead where the time is yours to relax by the pool with a good book, go to the beach or explore the local area.  As the day cools down we come together again in the late afternoon for our yoga practice.  Our aim is to work intimately with our clients to suit individual needs.  This is the perfect retreat for anyone that is just starting yoga or would like to deepen their own practice even more. You will be well looked after as bring about vibrancy, increased energy and deep relaxation.

Location

Casa de Colinas is a Luxury Villa in Lagos in the western Algarve of Portugal.  It is situated about 60 minutes from Faro Airport.  Set in beautiful landscaped gardens, the villa has its own private swimming pool, a terrace with plenty of loungers as well as a covered outdoor lounge area with BBQ.

Accommodation

The villa sleeps 8 in 4 rooms with either a double or twin beds.  All rooms are ensuite and with air conditioning.

Bookings are welcomed from individuals, friends and couples.  We can also cater for families and private groups who would like to experience their own exclusive retreat. A personalised schedule can be organised on request.

Food

This retreat is half board with breakfast, and then either lunch or dinner provided.  On days when dinner is not included we will eat at a local restaurant, or you are welcome to use the cooking facilities in the villa.

Dates:

18th – 25th May 2011
21st – 28th September 2011
5th – 12th October 2011

Price

7 nights half board including 2 daily yoga sessions and meditation – £549 excluding flights

NB. Flights to Faro are available with aerlingus and easyjet for around £60 per person including taxes.

This beautiful location and accommodation combined with a high standard of yoga will ensure this will be an experience to remember.

June 16 to 23rd 2010

About this Retreat
For a diver, the essential elements of yoga can significantly reduce your likelihood of injury. Specific exercises can improve core stability and protect the lower back from the trauma of twin sets and weight belts. Targeting the legs and hips can improve your fining technique, stamina and your general fitness, improving your flexibility and making diving easier and more enjoyable.

For those who want to slow down on their gas consumption, the breathing exercises fundamental in yoga are also ideal for improving lung capacity and encouraging effective, steady breathing and ultimately extend bottom your time.

Location
This retreat takes place in Marsa Shagra, on the Southern Egyptian coast near Marsa Alam. Marsa Shagra is renowned for its world class diving.  Swapping the yoga mat in the studio for the back drop of Marsa Shagra will improve the connection between your body, mind and spirit. This relaxing environment is the perfect destination and you can combine these new yoga experiences with some mind blowing diving.

Accommodation
There are various accommodation options in Marsa Shagra:

Tents – Spacious twin bedded tents have electricity and modern toilet facilities.  A great choice for those who enjoy and expeditionary feel!

Mandarah Lodge – Traditional domes, vaulted desert architecture and thick stone walls keep the rooms cool. Each Mandarah has its own terrace, two beds and electricity with separate toilet and shower facilities.

Madyafa Guest House – Built in the same attractive Arabic Style as the Mandarahs, they are more spacious with en-suite facilities. Enter by the hallway to the large and airy bedroom opening onto your own sun terrace.  Enjoy the sea and desert mountain view.

Madyafa Guest House with Air-Con – Ideal for the summer month.  Also two with an inter-connecting door, great for young families.

Price
All prices are for 7-nights full board and include transfers and daily yoga sessions.  Diving and Flights costs and are excluded.

per person:

Tent £385

Mandarah £425

Madyafa £499

Mad + a/c £535

Return flights from Gatwick to Marsa Alam – £350pp approx.

Booking
Email: info@oonasdivers.com or wenche@yoga-life.co.uk

Whether you’re an experienced Yogi or a complete beginner, Yoga-Life Retreat Holidays offer something for everyone – from a weekend break in the UK to a week soaking up the sunshine in Egypt. Run by experienced yoga teacher Wenche Beard, every holiday has been specifically designed to deepen the spiritual connection with the self and each beautiful location is chosen for its welcoming and relaxing environment.

You will be able to view our past and future holidays here.