2010.....

Yoga, & Sound Retreat, Samos, Greece, 16-23 Sept 2010

You are invited to enjoy a relaxing, rejuvenating and transformative week of yoga, meditation, sound & kirtan on the island of Samos, Greece.

Set on a stunning seashore peninsula, Marnei Mare is a complex of 3 villas, an infinity pool and an open air space for daily yoga practice with a fantastic view to Aegean Sea. From here you can also enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets you have ever seen.

14 acres of biodynamic olive groves surround the villas, along with organically grown fruit and vegetables, spectacular gardens and secluded beaches only 5 mins walk away.

Marnei Mare is a complete cleansing experience from the urban lifestyle and therefore a perfect place for practicing yoga and meditation daily.

Accommodation

We will be staying in 3 luxury villas with a beautiful swimming pool overlooking the sea with steps down to the beach. Villa Nicholas and Villa Stelios have 2 twin rooms & one double bedroom and Villa Catherina has 3 twins & one double bedroom. All villas offer an atmosphere of pure relaxation and tranquility.

All bedrooms in Marnei Mare are twins apart from 3 (one in every villa located on the first floor) which are doubles. So, if you are a couple or friends coming together you can request a double or twin room. If you are coming alone, you will need to share with one other student.

For more details about Marnei Mare and to see more photos, please visit their website at www.marneimare.com.

Meals

Meals provided will be vegetarian made with love by Maria, our local Greek cook. All ingredients are fresh and locally grown in season and as much as possible organic.

Marnei Mare only use organic olive oil from their olive groves - you can even pick your own grapes and enjoy tha rich amazing flavour. Bottled water is free, offered from Marnei Mare.

Retreat Leaders

Abhijeeta's style of teaching yoga is true to the Satyananda tradition, focusing on the meditative and spiritual aspects of yoga and incorporating the whole person, not just the physical body. There is an emphasis on awareness and you are encouraged to learn about all aspects of your personality through yoga. Through awakening individuals’ awareness and inherent self-healing powers, physical diseases and mental stress can be managed and relieved. By steadying the emotions and calming the mind, a sense of perspective can be gained, bringing a feeling of peace, freedom and inner strength.

I have been teaching yoga for over 7 years and love seeing the revitalizing, relaxing and transforming effects that yoga has on the students (and me!). I have a daily yoga sadhana and I believe that yoga is for everyone. It is my goal to pass on the ancient knowledge of yoga to my students, so they can experience the true spirit of yoga and begin to integrate some of this wisdom into their lives.

The combination of ‘Yoga and Sound’ is very powerful, especially within the special environment at Marnei Mare – it truly is a magical place. This week will expand, transform and awaken you in ways that you never thought possible. I feel it is very beneficial for anyone wishing to connect with ease in their body, mind and soul and find expression through voice. Read more about Abhijeeta

Narayani teaches both voice work and yoga and is also a devotional singer. She has trained with Chloe Goodchild and the Naked Voice as a voicework facilitator. She is currently training with Krishnamacharya Healing & Yoga Foundation.

Her personal journey with yoga and sound, and the discovery of her powerful voice, had such a profound and transformative impact on her life that she passionately shares this with students and friends through devotional music, chanting sessions, sound and movement workshops, as well as teaching group, corporate and one to one yoga classes in and around London.

Her yoga classes involve working with the breath, asana, relaxation and meditation and are based on the Sivananda Tradition, where she has completed both the Teacher Training and Advanced Teacher Training Courses. She is also influenced by a number of styles of yoga that she explores as part of her own practice.

She has a degree in Health Sciences: Complementary Therapies which lends great experience to her classes and workshops.

"Narayani is a walking song. Her devotional chant penetrates the mind awakens the heart, generating deep stillness and inner peace. Her sincere commitment to the yoga of body and sound is empowering and inspiring for all who are blessed to practice with her"
Chloe Goodchild, The Naked Voice.

'Narayani is a true yogini in the bhakti tradition. When she chants she truly disappears, so that you can hear the divine mother resounding through her. Narayani embodies devotion and her contribution to the world through nada yoga is a delight and inspiration to us all.' Nikki Slade, Free the Inner Voice

Program

You are welcome to attend all or part of the program.

1st day
5.00pm ~ Welcome / Settling in

Daily

6.30am ~ Shatkarmas (cleansing practices first day only)
7.00 - 8.30am ~ Yoga class
8.30 - 9.30 ~ Sounding

9.30am ~ Breakfast

FREE TIME

5.00 - 6.00pm ~ Yoga class
6.15 - 7.45pm ~ Singing

8.00pm ~ Dinner

The program may vary slightly from the above depending on the needs of the students.

Fees

Include all classes, accommodation, breakfast & evening meals. We will eat out on one evening during the week. For lunch, you will find many local tavernas only 5 minutes by car, or walking distance.

All fees are based on shared basis (double / twin). Please note, rooms are allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

£890 per person (Seaview)

£820 per person (No seaview)

PARTNERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS WELCOME WHERE SPACE AVAILABLE...paying just for food & accommodation:

£570 per person (Seaview)

£500 per person (No seaview)

Depending on numbers, it may be possible for friends/family to join the yoga classes on an ad hoc basis and pay for classes attended.

Not Included

Flights to Samos & transfers to and from the airport. Holistic therapies & any excursions are optional & payable separately.

Suggested travel arrangements

Direct flights go from London Gatwick to Samos. You can book charter flights through Fly Deals www.flydeals.co.uk or Thomson www.thomsonfly.com. Flights are between £200 & £300 depending on when you book.

EARLY BOOKING IS RECOMMENDED

Booking & Information

For further information, please contact Abhijeeta on 020 8549 8637 / 07940 470 072 or at info@shivahealth.co.uk. To book your place, please complete the attached booking form and send a £300 non-refundable deposit (cheques made payable to Emma Adrians). The balance is due by end June 2010.

Please let me know your flight number so arrangements can be made for a taxi to collect you at the airport.

HARI OM TAT SAT

Abhijeeta

2009...

18th - 25th March 2009 ~ Yoga & Singing Retreat - Marrakech Desert, Morocco

Restore & recharge in the Marrakech Desert, Morocco. We will be staying at the stunning ‘La Pause’ with 360 degree surrounding views of the desert and views to the Atlas Mountains, where you will enjoy twice daily yoga, sounding & singing, relaxation & meditation, delicious local food and stay in traditional mud & straw built guesthouses. 

Sleep or eat under the stars in nomadic tents, listen to local musicians, lie in hammocks amongst the olive groves, read, swim or enjoy the spectacular sunsets.  Lots of outdoor activities to choose from - horse/donkey rides, mountain biking, golf and camel treks. And only 30 minutes from Marrakech, where we will visit for a day of shopping in the Souks and experience a traditional Moroccan hammam (steam bath).

2nd - 5th April 2009 ~ Yoga Retreat - West Sussex

A relaxing and rejuvenating 3 days of yoga at Duncton Mill, West Sussex. Duncton Mill is a beautiful retreat centre nestled at the foot of the South Downs, within an hours reach of London. Surrounded by peaceful lakes, extensive woodland and an organic farm, it is only a short distance from the South Downs Way...perfect for walking and exploring the local area.

16th - 18th Oct 2009 ~ Yoga & Meditation Retreat - Hampshire

The Sustainability Centre is situated on top of the South Downs, three miles south of the picturesque village of East Meon. The Centre is on the South Downs Way and surrounded by a network of footpaths and lanes.

The Centre sits in 55 acres of woodland and natural chalk downland, with several ponds and some open grassland. The Visitor Centre holds information and displays in the foyer, has office space and also seminar rooms, catering facilities and a cafe area.

The weekend is limited to approx 10/12 people. Costs will be approximately....

Hostel - £130 (shared accom incl. linen & towels)
Camping - £115 (bring your own tent, bedding etc.)
Tipi/Yurt - £120 (bring your bedding, ground mats etc.) Fires/stoves provided.

Includes twice daily yoga/meditation, breakfast & simple accommodation. Extra night stays available at additional cost. Dinner cost TBC. Packed lunch available daily for approx £5 or eat in at veggie cafe on site. Free time during the day to enjoy local walks or chillout in the grounds of the Centre.Arrive lunchtime on Friday, leave Sunday afternoon. Please contact Abhijeeta for more information

6th - 17th Dec 2009 ~ Yoga & Meditation Retreat - Rajasthan, India

The rural location of Castle Bijaipur provides a perfect setting for a yoga retreat. You will experience the warmth and hospitality of the family who live at the Castle and run it. Their ancestors have lived here for 13 generations. The rooms have character and elegance with ensuite facilities. Food is homegrown and freshly prepared. There is a garden courtyard where you can relax and enjoy the atmosphere. The hotel has horses and bicycles that can be hired. There is also a resident massage therapist. During the yoga sessions, we will explore postures, breathing, relaxation, meditation and other aspects of yoga such as chanting and its philosophy. Abhijeeta will be joining Shanti on this 11 night retreat in rural Rajasthan.

3rd - 10th Sept 2009 ~ Yoga, Meditation & Singing Retreat- Samos, Greece

A week of yoga, meditation, voicework & kirtan on the island of Samos, Greece with Abhijeeta & Narayani. Set on the unspoilt Marnei peninsula on the Agean Sea, Marnei Mare comprises 3 villas, reception and staff cottage, an infinity pool and gathering area set on a stunning seashore peninsula. 14 acres of bodynamic olive groves surround the villas, together with organically grown fruit and vegetables and spectacular gardens. A complete cleansing experience from the urban lifestyle and a perfect place for practicing yoga and Self-discovery.

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