Alladale Lodge, Scotland
14th-18th June 2011
Vedic Meditation Course With Jillian Lavender
About Jillian Lavender
Jillian has practised meditation for over 15 years and in 2003, qualified as a teacher, after 14 months of full-time study in the mountains of Northern Arizona. Her continuing studies take her to the US and India several times a year. Prior to becoming a teacher of Vedic Meditation, she was a successful corporate executive, and held a variety of international leadership roles throughout Europe, the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Born in New Zealand, Jillian has lived in Australia, the U.S, Sweden and France and currently resides in London.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival 4pm
6pm – 7pm Introduction to Meditation lecture
7.30pm Dinner
Day 2:
7.30am – 9am Yoga practice
9am breakfast
10.30am – 12.30pm Initiation to Meditation:
- personal instruction in the basics of the technique
1pm Lunch
Late afternoon
Individual meditates in own room
7.30pm Dinner
Day 3:
7.30am – 9am Yoga practice
9am breakfast
10.30am – 12.30pm Verification and Validation of Technique
- fine tuning and practical points
1pm Lunch
Late Afternoon
Group meditation and checking
7.30pm Dinner
Day 4:
7.30am – 9am Yoga practice
9am breakfast
10.30am – 12.30pm Understanding the mechanics of stress release
- overview of the process of normalization and purification
1pm Lunch
4.30pm – 6.30pm Pranayama breathing workshop and group meditation 2 hours
7.30pm Dinner
Day 5:
7.30am – 9am Yoga practice
9am breakfast
10.30 – 12.30pm Integration of Mind and Body effect of expanded awareness on daily life
1pm lunch
Departure
Destination: Reforestation project and reintroduction of indigenous wildlife
Pivotal to Alladale’s vision is to build sustainably. All materials, either reclaimed or new have been sourced on the reserve or in Scotland. All electricity within the bothies is generated by Alladale’s newly installed hydro electric scheme. The Highlands are considered one of Europe's last great areas of wilderness, yet much of the flora and fauna that once thrived here has been driven to extinction by the activities of man. The purpose of the Alladale Wilderness Reserve is to restore and reforest a remote area of the Highlands to its former natural glory. At Alladale you will meet some of the lost species they have returned to the land and your stay will contribute directly to this pioneering conservation project.
This retreat includes:
Once daily yoga and meditation practices
4 day long vedic meditation course taught by Jillian Lavender
Pranayama technique to accompany meditation
4 night accommodation
Vegetarian/Vegan food created by in house chef
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Daily housekeeping
Group transfer to and from airport
Sauna/spa/ yoga room/ fully equipped gym
Billiard room
Ghillies to show guests around the estate/ trails/ short hikes
Deer feeding
Wild boar and elk spotting
Accomodation:
Main lodge:
7 bedrooms, 7 ensuite, 1 twin
The bedding and linen in the bedrooms and bathrooms have been selected with care, with an emphasis on natural fibres throughout; goose down pillows, finest English lamb’s wool blankets, pure Egyptian mercerised cotton sheets and best quality cotton towelling robes.
Eagle’s Crag (1 mile from lodge):
Eagle’s Crag is the larger of the two stone-built bothies, comprises two luxury double rooms with en-suite ‘wetroom’ bathrooms. The large living area features high-ceilings and exposed beams..
The bothy features a fully equipped, beautifully, hand-made, Scottish oak kitchen and in keeping with this luxury finish, Alladale has installed the latest in Sonos technology throughout the building with ipod dock, wi-fi and Skype.
Ghillie’s rest (1 mile from lodge):
1 x luxury double room
1 x twin room
Set in Glen Alladale facing the Alladale River, the bothy is a beautiful building with incredible views.
The living area features high ceilings with a beautiful chandelier and wood-burning stove. Locally sourced wooden flooring with under floor heating is complimented with stone features and fabrics and furniture by local company, Anta.
The upstairs of the bothy features a quiet reading area, leading into a good-sized twin bedroom.
Flights to:
Inverness: Easy Jet/BA
Location Photos
