La Virgilienne, provence south of France
21th-28th May 2011
Yoga retreat for everyone with Yogi Ashokananda
About Yogi Ashokananda
Yogi Ashokananda has been practicing yoga since early childhood when his grandfather was his first teacher. He is a master of both yoga and Reiki and will be teaching a traditional hatha retreat, replete with asana, pranayama, meditation, silence and kriya practices. Yogi Ashokananda has spent 17 years learning under great masters in India and has set up his own NGO ashram in Vrindaban where he supports a school, educating local children. He shares his knowledge with one to one students in London from the Yogoloji studio at 54a Ebury St SW1, he also is available for home visit and holds group classes at the Special Yoga centre.
Itinerary
*optional: kriyas can be learnt before yoga practice in the morning
7.30 am - 9.30 am Asana practice (Pranayama, asana and relaxation)
11.45 - 12.45 Daily guided explorations of different meditation/pranayama and mudra practices
9.45am Ayurvedic breakfast
1pm Vegetarian/vegan Ayurvedic lunch to aid detoxification and restore constitutional balance
5.00 to 7.00pm Yoga practice (Pranayama, asana, relaxation)
7.30pm Vegetarian/vegan dinner (Sattvic: vegan, no onion, mushroom or garlic)
Retreat inclusions and destination features:
7 nights accommodation
In house vegetarian/vegan chef to provide breakfast, lunch and dinner with fresh locally sourced produce
Rooms cleaned throuhgout the retreat
Group transfer to and from the airport
7 acres of garden and olive groves
Swimming pool
All yoga classes and workshops and teachings by Yogi Ashokananda and Francesca Quaradeghini
Sightseeing to St Paul de Vence / Grasse
Outside yoga platforms
BBQ
Outdoor terrace and garden furniture
ACTIVITIES NEARBY
horseriding
golf
tennis
Accomodation:
4 x ensuite double/twin rooms
2 x double/twin rooms shared bathroom
1 x single room shared bathroom
Central heating
Room cleaning service
Wifi/ fax and telephone available (incoming calls)
Flights to Nice:
British Airways
Air France
EasyJet
Ryan Air
Monarch
Flight time: 1.30 hours
Location Photos
