GARETH WILLIAMS &CHANTAL RAFFERTY of CHELTENHAM YOGA
24 - 31st July 2010 - £595 based on shared accommodation.
We are also running a holiday in September at Les Passeroses.



Gareth & Chantal believe that yoga is a very personal thing. We're all individuals with different abilities & limitations that should be recognised & worked with in a practice. They take their yoga seriously but also believe that yoga can be fun!
Typically the practices on the holiday will be a combination of 'gently' dynamic sequences, moving slowly through asanas with constant awareness of the breath, static postures (again, with a focus on working with the breath), pranayama techniques, to bring awareness to the mind & energy plus guided meditation / relaxation.

About the holiday:
These weeks are intended to be a relaxing & interesting experience with the opportunity for people to deepen their understanding & practice of yoga whist enjoying the beautiful French countryside & imaginative - chef prepared - vegetarian food.
Yoga:

There will be a mixed ability class each morning & evening (except Wednesday evening), working with asana, pranayama & guided relaxation.
The style of these classes will follow an approach influenced by the teachings of Krishnamacharya & Desikachar (formerly known as viniyoga).
Workshops:
Over the course of the week we'll be offering 4x 2-3 hour workshops / activities which will run in the mornings between breakfast & lunchtime. These workshops are likely to focus on subjects such as:
Thai Yoga Massage
Prana theory
Pranayama
Meditation
Yoga philosophy from the Sutras of Patanjali
Yoga Nidra

Spare time:

Of course there will be plenty of time to explore the beautiful gardens, or local countryside either by foot or bicycle, visit the local village or just relax by the pool.
In the evenings, if lounging on the decked dining terrace chatting doesn't appeal there's always the 'Moroccan lounge' where you can play board games, listen to music or watch a movie.
There's even a local therapist who will visit if an aromatherapy massage or reflexology session sounds good.
Chantal will also be available for Thai yoga massage.
What's included:
Accommodation (shared)
Meals (vegetarian)
Yoga classes
All workshops
What's not included:

Flights or train travel to France
Transfers (see 'Getting Here' page for options)
Treatments from the local therapist or Chantal
The Wednesday day / evening in Angouleme
Wine!
We hope you can make it!
Gareth & Chantal

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