Italian retreat, April 2006
March 18th, 2006
20th-24th April 2006, with Jim Tarran
Take a long weekend to replenish your spirit in a calm and beautiful retreat in the Sabina mountains, Italy. The location has indoor and outdoor yoga spaces, fabulous vegetarian (or vegan) food is included, and you will be led by Jim, an experienced and well-respected teacher, the founder of the Vajrasati yoga school.
Situated in a beautiful yoga venue in two traditional converted villas in the midst of the Sabina Mountains and near its medieval walled villages. This centre offers many traditional yoga courses and also hosts long weekends of yoga during the winter months. There is both an outdoor yoga platform and an indoor yoga studio.
The residences are beautifully restored, situated on a hill amidst undulating farmland and forests. The location is perfect: you can walk in the hills, explore the countryside by bicycle or just lounge by the pool taking in the fantastic views of hillside olive groves and fruit trees, spectacular evening sunsets, and a large field in the valley below.
The setting is calm and rustic and an ideal place for spiritual practice. A natural spring supplies the property with abundant fresh water. There is also a small pond and a kitchen garden with a variety of fresh vegetables and herbs. Covered areas in the grounds have been created for resting, reading and meditation. Both the houses and grounds are very private and peaceful as well as easily accessible.
Indoor and Outdoor Yoga studios
As well as the fantastic outdoor yoga platform, there is a purpose-built yoga studio. This space is suitable for up to 20 yoga students and is also ideal for tai chi, reiki, meditation or chanting. The outdoor yoga platform is fantastic with wonderful views down the valley.
Treatments
There is a massage room with a range of treatments and massages. Prices are similar to those in the U.K.
Meals
Vegetarian meals (and vegan if required and ordered in advance) are prepared to suit each group. A light snack and tea will be available before the morning yoga class. Lunch will be served following the class and dinner will be served each evening. There are a variety of dishes, mainly Italian, some Indian-inspired. There is also an outdoor pizza oven, and meals can be enjoyed in the open air even during the winter months.
Dates April 20th-24th 2006
Costs £265 plus flight
Booking through Free Spirit Travel
01273 564230, email Free Spirit Travel
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