REGISTER HERE
Organic Growth: Yoga holidays
We offer FREE listings for your Yoga Retreat or Yoga Holiday. Please EMAIL your details, and we will add your website and information. If you would return a link to us here, at 'It is Yoga', I would be delighted!
Since caring for your body goes beyond nourishing it with Aquaterra Spa's therapeutic treatments, Spa guests may also wish to take advantage of the Surf & Sand fitness and yoga studio. The studio includes treadmill, recumbent bike and elliptical crosstrainer for cardiovascular workouts, as well as a full complement of free weights for strength training and toning. There is also plenty of open space for warm-up and cool-down stretching. The adjoining yoga studio hosts classes designed to improve physical fitness, control stress and promote general well-being, allowing guests to concentrate on personal physical, psychological or spiritual goals.
We are embarking on a journey where we hope to create an existence where spirituality, community and the sacredness of our environment are unified. We understand we are involved in a process of conscious evolution and that there is no end to this journey. We are creating a yoga centre primarily, which is an eco-centred space of relaxation, reflection and tolerance where guests can reconnect with themselves and others and experience the great healing power of nature and understand the absolute necessity of living in a sustainable, organic way so as to restore and take care of the environment that we are fast destroying.
Triopetra yoga centre is located in the south of Crete, just right of the bay of Agios Pavlos. The road from the North of the Island threads between along series of mountains and through small villages, olive groves, vineyards and goat pastures. This beautiful journey cannot be made by tour buses and the destination, a spectacular oasis untouched by large-scale commercial development, is free from crowds of tourists. The pristine landscape is truly breathtaking, and unlike any other part of the world.
Please join us this year for our 13th year of retreats. During retreat you can experience deep and centred meditations through Universal Tao practice, supported in a safe and nurturing atmosphere, instilling a wellspring of energy and confidence in a beautiful wilderness setting. Great care will be used to make the retreat flexible but strong enough for all participants. Our days begin at 7:00 A.M. and end at 9:00 P.M.—10 hours of practice a day are offered. Each day will include breath work, Inner Smile and Microcosmic Orbit meditations, self massage, Iron Shirt Chi Kung, Tai Chi, bone marrow work, Hatha Yoga and Healing Love practice in conjunction with opportunity for massage, drumming, kayaking, swimming or hiking during breaks and evenings .
The Burren is one of the most unusual magical and picturesque places in Ireland. The outstanding beauty and the pervading peacefulness of the area makes the Burren an ideal retreat location. It is an area of limestone hills that plunges into the Atlantic ocean from the Cliffs of Moher up to the nearby village of Kinvara. This natural environment is cleansing and enlivening to one's soul. The mountains are filled with rare wild flowers and ancient tombs. The rugged atlantic coastline is dotted with unspoilt beaches and mysterious cave formations. There is plenty to enjoy in the uninhabited bliss of the Burren.
Eco-friendly yoga and meditation retreat centre located on Clare Island,
off the West coast of Ireland. Very peaceful location with stunning sea
views. Accommodation is in a renovated and extended island cottage and the centre is a modern timber building. Courses for all levels with
resident and visiting teachers. Individual or group retreats, self
catering accommodation and organic vegetarian guesthouse off season.
Wwoofers (volunteers) welcome year round.
If you're new to yoga or simply want to deepen your existing practice then these classes are just for you. deepaspirit yoga classes are based on a combination of Sivananda and Vinyasa Yoga. If you are new to yoga, classes will generally follow the Sivananda structure; 12 basic Asanas (Postures), Prana Yama (Breath Control) and Shavasana (Relaxation), with some integration of Vinyasa (fluid) Yoga.
The Yoga centre lies at the foothills of the Bukk National Park in the peaceful mountain village of Bukkzserc, two hours drive East from Budapest. The region is renowned all over Europe for the remarkable healing properties of its thermal baths and hot mountain springs. This is a true paradise for nature lovers and an ideal setting to enjoy the morning, meditation and yoga session, where a wide variety of topics can be explored including: Yoga philosophy, breath focus, chanting, colour healing and tai chi .
The east clare yoga centre is run by the Sturton Family. Susanne Sturton is a qualified Iyengar Yoga teacher and teaches weekly classes and week-end workshops. Susanne’s husband Paul and his parents, Rod and Pheme create the vegetarian menus and do all the cooking. Rod and Pheme have many years experience in the service industry having run their own business in the UK for many years. Also living at the centre are Susanne and Paul’s young daughters Hazel and Holly.
Heather Elton teaches Astanga Vinyasa Yoga and Dynamic Hatha Flow in London and on international workshops. She began practising Hatha Yoga in 1986. She has studied with Edward Clark and completed the Tripsichore Yoga Theatre Teacher Training (2002); Richard Freeman Teacher Training (2004); and has studied the Astanga Primary and Intermediate series adjustments with Nancy Gilgoff in Maui, Prague, Ireland and Goa. She also assisted Nancy during the Oxford Adjustment Clinic. She has studied Astanga with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, John Scott, David Swenson, Matthew Sweeney, and does a regular practice at Ashtanga Yoga London. David Life and Sharon Gannon (Jivamukti Studios) in New York also are important teachers.
Welcome to our web site, home of Finca Ipe, where we hope to provide you with a wealth of information about this beautiful Biodynamic® community farm in Costa Rica, Central America. All you need to do is click away to discover the magic of Finca Ipe for yourself.
Through a unique programme of yoga, meditation and massage our holidays make you special because they are attuned to you. The really special part is the small size of our groups. Our maximum group size is 12. This is what allows us to give time to you.
Dana Rae Paré RYT embodies the essence of Ashtanga yoga, creating a safe place and empowering students to release, let go and discover themselves. With incredible clarity, and honed communication skills, Dana has the unique ability to reach everyone - regardless of experience. No-one leaves without gaining some fresh insight, inspired to grow further. Her classes are known for being insightful and challenging, integrating breath with movement and understanding. Reaching deep inside the core of yoga both physically and energetically.
The Inner Light Yoga and Health Company provide Yoga and Pilates classes, one-day workshops and weekend retreats and meditation courses in the Southeast of England, together with one-day introduction workshops in the Southwest of Sweden. Our aim is to provide you with the space, expertise and inspiration to support you in your realisation of a more healthful, balanced and fulfilled You!
Do you want to make those stress filled days slip away, or do you simply fancy something a little different to nourish your body and soul? Karuna Yoga School run Yoga and Walking holidays in beautiful places with wild spaces.
If you are looking for healthy fun and adventure, share our passion for hatha yoga, love the freedom of walking and hiking, like to treat yourself to a massage or other holistic therapy, enjoy optional sightseeing excursions, or just prefer to relax by the pool in 2 acres of private wooded parkland, then a yoga holiday at La Buissière is for you.
The property is unusual: in the hub of the thriving village of Roujan, it remains totally secluded. The house overlooks a vast private courtyard and two acres of well stocked gardens. The 6m x 10m swimming pool is surrounded by oleanders, fig and almond trees beside a small vineyard. It now belongs to the English wood sculptor Teddy Hutton and his wife Nicola Russell. They live there all the year round, speak fluent French and are always on hand to give advice, information and to enable guests to follow their own pursuits to the full.
Moinhos Velhos Health Retreat offer fasting programs with fruit and vegetable juices and vegetable broth. Our juices and broth are freshly made with primarily organic fruits and vegetables, mostly from our own organic garden. With the juices we take psyllium and bentonite powders and between the juices various special herbs are taken to clean the entire gastro intestinal tract and eliminate toxins, heavy metals, parasites etc. from your system.
Moonbeach is a unique holiday resort on the Sinai peninsular, Red Sea Egypt. with it's natural, unspoilt environment - Moonbeach is the perfect escape. At Moonbeach you can either book a full yoga holiday, a combination yoga and windsurfing holiday or join in a few sessions on site. There is something for everyone and you can turn up to as much or as little as you like. Beginners and intermediates are well catered for. Advanced students should speak with the teacher before booking to ensure that the level is appropriate for them. Groups are small however (max 12) so the structure is very flexible. Two sessions per day are offered usually in the indoor waterfront studio with its calmness & peaceful panoramic views. Occasional outside classes. Full yoga students are also entitled to a 1-2-1 with the teacher.
Here is just a sample of what people say about our retreats: Great for anyone who wants to just escape the hustle and bustle for a while and learn a little about themselves... Amazing place, scenery, people, food, teaching, weather….and haven’t laughed that much in ages!!!
Zen holidays (formerly known as agoy holidays) were established by Sacha with agoy in 2001. Since then we have been taking groups of between 20 - 30 guests to practice yoga in a variety of unique and exotic destinations.
Hello & welcome to Yoga Breaks In Spain. If you value your health & well-being then a yoga holiday is the perfect gift to yourself- time to replenish mind, body & soul. Come and stay in a peaceful place where your natural balance and harmony can be restored. In addition to daily yoga, there are luxurious body and skin treatments, guided walks, mountain biking, art classes and other complementary activities.
We offer unforgettable yoga holidays: yoga by the Pyramids, in the majestic landscapes of the Sinai desert and next to the fabulous Red Sea. We believe a yoga holiday should be just that: a holiday. So as well as quality yoga tuition we offer... ...shopping, snorkelling and scuba diving...camel-trekking and dolphin-spotting...plenty of relaxing on the Red Sea's wonderful beaches!
Between the different teachers we cover many disciplines of Hatha yoga including Sivananda, Iyengar and also Ashtanga. Morning classes are energetic and flowing, with a more relaxed and meditative session in the evening. We also practice dynamic meditation, Vipasanna and pranayama. Some of our teachers are professional Reiki, Reflexology and Acupuncture Healers. We can also offer Thai massage. Meditation and various healing sessions are available on request and subject to location.
Yoga helps you to be in better contact with your body. You don't need to be 'super-fit' to do yoga. Everybody has stronger and weaker parts in his body. By paying a lot of attention to this while doing the yoga-poses, and by continuing this attention throughout the day, you will reach a better balance. Oona started teaching Iyengar based Hatha Yoga more then 10 years ago, in 1996, both in Amsterdam/The Netherlands, and on the island Paros in Greece. Although she has a slightly softer approach, you can feel the influences of B.K.S. Iyengar in her classes. The Hatha Yoga courses hereby offered have a duration of seven days. Classes will be 2 1/2 hour every morning, and every other day additional 1 1/2 hour classes in the afternoon. The rest of the day is free for yourself, other activities, and to enjoy the island. The level of the exercises can be adapted to personal posibillities. The groups will be limited in size (maximum 10 persons) so that individual attention can be given to everyone.You can also organise your own group of min. 6 - max. 10 persons and contact us to find a suitable schedule.
In July 2000 I finally left my nice safe life as a chemist and became a freelance yoga teacher. I loved this period of new found freedom and spent time with myself again, lots of yoga, lots of sleeping, teaching yoga in a variety of new places, helping friends with building projects etc. In the back of my mind I knew I wanted to study again but I was not sure what.
Ayurveda, the ancient science of health means "The Knowledge of Life". Inspired by nature itself, the unique and holistic science, addresses the mind, body and soul simultaneously. Thus, becoming a system that not only cures diseases, but works to help people arrive at perfect health. To deliver the advantages of this universal remedy, in complete harmony with nature herself evolved - ANHC. A unique concept which sets you in a restful and relaxing ambience, while the ageless wonders of Ayurveda, are applied by highly qualified professionals.
All courses and treatments are controlled by Master Joe Kherliang – Licensed Doctor of Traditional Thai Medicine; Traditional Medical Doctor; Qi Gong Master; President of Chiang Mai Wushu Kung Fu; President of Chiang Mai Tai Chi Chuan and President of the 33rd National Kung Fu League Chiang Mai Games. Master Joe was born in China where he studied Chinese Medicine, Chinese Massage and Kung Fu from a very early age with the Masters in his family. He holds the accumulated knowledge of many generations of Chinese and Tibetan Masters. Master Joe spent four years as a monk at Wat Benjamabaphit, Bangkok, Thailand, a Royal project for helping people.
The Ruth White Yoga Centre has been running for 25 years. Taught and inspired by India's yoga master, BKS Iyengar, Ruth White is recognised as one of Britain's leading yoga teachers.
Yoga is a complete science of life that originated in India many thousands of years ago. It is the oldest system of personal development known, encompassing body mind and spirit. Many people are first drawn to yoga as a way to keep their body fit and supple and as an aid to relax their mind. Those who continue with regular practice notice subtle changes in their approach to life, for, through exercising the body and stilling the mind, an inner peace can be found. This is ones true nature and the essence of yoga practice
Sifu Teasley started his journey into the world of traditional healing at the age of 4 and began studying traditional martial arts at 10. He has studied with numerous masters in Hong Kong, Shanghai and the Sioux Reservation in Canada. Sifu Teasley is the founder of The Messianese Multicultural and Holistic Wellness Center and runs Teasley's Traditional School of Wu Shu in Oceanside, New York where he teaches both internal and external systems of Kung Fu to all ages
The word Yoga means 'union' or 'joining', thus the numerous practices aim to integrate all the various aspects of one's being (the physical, mental and spiritual). The Yoga methods are a multi-dimensional approach, incorporating physical exercises, breathing techniques, diet, massage, relaxation, meditation and philosophy.
JO PELLY YOGA
I started practising Yoga with Iyengar teachers in the late 1970s in new Zealand. An over-active lifestyle was giving me insomnia - yoga brought relief and taught me to stop trying to do too much. Later, at numerous weekends with John Claxton, in Norfolk, my practice was lead a lot further into the finer details, precision and respect for Iyengar methods.
Join us for this weekend of loving well and living fully by awakening |the spiritual qualities of the heart, compassion and wisdom. How are we going to live this life with grace, kindness and compassion? Through the practices of asana, pranayama, meditation, long holdings, pranic flow yoga, and psychospiritual inquiry, we cultivate the potential for compassion and wisdom. Weaving the yogic practices with a Buddhist perspective helps us to access a deeper connection to our own true nature and realize that Peace is possible right now in this moment.
Are you under stress, feeling depressed, suffering from insomnia or struggling to lose weight? As a yoga teacher, I believe that the practice of yoga can help eliminate or alleviate these, and other problems, arising from the pressures of modern life. There are many further benefits to yoga that you can read about in the articles section and by following the link to classes which will give you further details.
Have you ever visited a place so enchanting, so fascinating, so alive that no matter where you go in your life, or what you do from that point on, the memory of that particular journey and its adventures remain indelibly fixed in your mind? Maybe you are sitting in your office, or mowing your lawn, or sun-bathing on a beach back home, when all of a sudden that same feeling or energy of that place gently descends upon you out of the blue, and you find yourself drifting back into those recollections and reliving them as if it had happened just yesterday.
"Molino del Rey" has been built from two ancient water mills into a most beautiful centre for holistic workshops and holidays. Set in the still undiscovered wild beauty of Andalucia, the hamlet of Jorox is in a fertile green valley, flanked by orange groves in the Nature Reserve "Sierra de las Nieves", only 50 min. from the tourist resorts of the Costa del Sol and the magical city of Ronda.
The Yoga Tantra & Devic Centre was created 2 years ago by Nawajyoti to provide a place where one can experience traditional yoga practices such as Hatha Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga and Kriya Yoga. She now has been joined by Patrick, who is a medium and spiritual healer, and the schedule includes now also spiritual awareness and healing retreats.
Come and join us for a week of sun, fun, relaxation, convivial atmosphere, and of course, yoga. Whether you are new to yoga or simply want to improve your own personal practice, our week-long holidays are tailored to suit all types of ability. We have a beginners week for those new to yoga or with little experience and another week for all levels aimed at more experienced yogis.
Orla has been teaching yoga full-time for the past 12 years. She was delighted to receive her Senior level certificate in Iyengar Yoga in November, 2005 and is committed to providing Iyengar Yoga classes of the highest level in Ireland and abroad.
Imagine yourself practicing yoga or meditation in Costa Rica, amid panoramic vistas of mountains, sand and sea. Come. Reawaken your mind, body and spirit at Panacea de la Montaña. An intimate Costa Rica yoga retreat offering a yoga vacation unlike anything you may have experienced before.
We would like to introduce you to our authentic french farmhouse 'Les Passeroses'....... in our 2006 season we will be offering long weekends and weeks from May, with various themes including yoga, yoga and activities, cookery and personal creativity. The peaceful location offers an opportunity to relax and re-energise in an idyllic atmosphere, no matter what kind of break you are joining us for......
The Prema Shanti Meditation and Yoga Retreat and B&B is situated in the heart of the magnificent world heritage listed raintree rainforest in far North Queensland, Australia. Stunning beaches, crystal clear swimming pools, and surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, the Prema Shanti provides its guests with the perfect ambience, for a unique holiday experience.
SHIVA HEALTH
Holistic therapy concerns the whole person – mind, body and spirit. It considers not only your physical health but also your emotional, spiritual, social and mental well-being. Once your body is cleansed, nourished and balanced through holistic therapy, the body's own natural healing potential is released, allowing the body to heal itself and thus recover from disease.
SUNFLOWER RETREATS YOGA HOLIDAYS
Yoga holidays and retreats in the ancient medieval village of Casperia, in Italy - time to relax and recharge your mind, body and soul. Join us for a hatha yoga holiday where you can join in with group yoga classes or have one-to-one yoga tuition.
Our holistic holidays aim to provide a course within a holiday environment. With regular sessions everyday we also provide time for you to relax on the wonderful beaches or explore the ancient and Byzantine sites around us. Accommodation is either at the centre with us or just down the road at one of the two local villages, providing easy access to the beaches and amenities. We shuttle people to and from their accommodation for course sessions. Lunch and some evening meals are provided at the centre.
Yasodhara Ashram is dedicated to the Light and serving others. Make a pilgrimage to this sacred place. Reflect, relax, and take the opportunity to learn about yourself and discover your inner sacred space. We offer yoga courses, year round retreats and karma yoga programs (selfless service).
Casa Mayor is an old Spanish finca or farm, set in approx. 60 acres of its own mountainside. It is situated in the mountains behind Malaga, in Andalusia, Southern Spain. The terrain is mainly wild, and retaining the organic olive & almond groves, is to be developed with garden areas into a parkland of natural beauty - a park of peace & tranquility.The farmhouse has been restored, retaining most of the original character - the ambiance of a Spanish finca of yesteryear. There is a swimming pool where you can swim & relax, with stunning views to the mountains, and a yoga and meditation hall has just been completed. Also, there is plenty of space to wander, to enjoy the views and the tranquil surroundings.We have spent some years now, working to get the place together, and we opened with our first yoga group, led by Shuddhasara, an ordained Buddhist and certified Iyengar yoga teacher.
Hello & welcome to Yoga Breaks in Spain. If you value your health & well-being then a yoga holiday is the perfect gift to yourself- time to replenish mind, body & soul. Come and stay in a peaceful place where your natural balance and harmony can be restored. In addition to daily yoga, there are luxurious body and skin treatments, guided walks, mountain biking, art classes and other complementary activities.
Well, I'm here in an exceptionally beautiful part of Tuscany, organising yoga holidays in Italy. There are two types of break: I arrange week long yoga holidays based at il Borghino and short breaks in Lucca, which are available all year round.
In the historic centre of Camerino in the Marche Region I opened the Iyengar Yoga School, where I teach various classes for all levels of ability. The classes are held at various times of the day, which enables the students to come as often as they need. The students are supervised by me patiently and accurately, each is given individual attention according to their abilities. I guide them as they explore and discover the in-depth relationship between the physical practice and the inner aspects of yoga.
PURPLE VALLEY YOGA CENTRE is situated in North Goa, on the Western coast of India. Purple Valley is not one place, but has two, separate and independent locations which together offer an unrivalled range of options for all levels of yoga student.
In between yoga sessions there is plenty to see; Cave paintings, Waterfalls, Medieval Towns, Cathar Chateaux, Local Festivals, and more... And, if you still have the energy, there is also plenty to do; Walking, Mountain Biking, Riding, Golf, Fishing, and more...
Joan Stonehouse is a highly qualified, knowledgeable and precise yoga teacher. After gaining certificates at Manchester Institute of Iyengar Yoga in the 70's, her work has included teaching stressed Fifth Formers preparing for exams, prisoners and private classes. Joan has taught many yoga days and weekends at home and abroad, including four previous holidays in Lesvos.
These courses offer you the possibility to immerse yourself within a beautiful, highly relaxing environment, with a chance to nourish your being on a varied diet of postures, meditations, guided relaxations, and soundings. The opportunity to find other parts of yourself, to challenge yourself, to explore, rest, recuperate and heal.
All levels of practitioner are welcome, from beginners through to intermediate and advanced. Jane will be assisted by another experienced teacher, with the aim being to give each individual the opportunity to learn and work at their own pace. Skilled, sensitive instruction will be given for dynamic, flowing asana practice in the morning classes; there will be some technique classes, including pranayama, philosophy and meditation in the late afternoon.
Revitalize and energize yourself with a one week yoga holiday in the idyllic natural setting of Gölköy village near Bodrum in S.W.Turkey. The seaside, forest and mountains are a perfectly refreshing setting for your yoga practice. From May to October widely experienced teachers with rich, diverse backgrounds will help you deepen your practice or get you going. The full spectrum of yoga holidays has something for every style and every level, whether you study Ashtanga yoga, Hatha yoga, Iyengar yoga or Power yoga, or want to take this opportunity to begin, after one week of practice you will feel the difference!
Yoga holidays
Thu, 08 Apr 2010
Sat, 03 Apr 2010
Sat, 27 Mar 2010
Mon, 22 Mar 2010
Fri, 19 Mar 2010
Sat, 20 Feb 2010
Our Yoga Partners