A YOSSUM Yoga & Meditation Retreat is not just another yoga holiday in a stunning location. You will be engaged at a very personal and life-changing level. YOSSUM Retreats touch you at the most important depth of your personal journey: the one that happens inside your mind and body.

The YOSSUM Process unifies four essential pillars:

• YO = Yoga Asana Practice
• S = Silence Practice
• SU = Self-Understanding
• M = Meditation

The practice of Yoga Asanas, Silence and Meditation are all integral and potent ways to bring about wellbeing and peace within, but it is the Self-Understanding component of YOSSUM that elevates these yoga retreats to such a profound, consciousness-raising dimension. You will receive valuable guidance from Kali Ornelas, YOSSUM’s founder, to help you understand yourself in ways that you probably never did before. Most participants regard the YOSSUM Process a turning point in their lives.

Kali the Yossum Founder, will engage, provoke and touch you with her approach to Self-Understanding. She offers penetrating insights into the nature of our own unconscious motivations and behavioral patterns.

For further information and to book please see www.yossum.com

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On this special week you can choose between a creative writing holiday, a yoga holiday or a bit of both, giving you the opportunity to flex your mind and stretch your body!

Free Your Creativity, Write a Book and Even Get it Published With The Book Doctor (R)

Suitable for any writer at whatever stage in the journey, Philippa Pride, experienced book editor and certified NLP Life Coach, has created a very special writing course that combines inspirational exercises for getting into the writing flow with advice for structuring your book and professional guidance on how to get published.

With 20 years experience as a commissioning editor with one of the major publishing houses in Britain, Philippa Pride has worked with some of the most successful writers today, including world superseller Stephen King, for whom she remains British editor. She has branched out into coaching writers and has run successful workshops for the past six years. Hodder’s MD describes her as having ‘a reputation as a talented spotter of new fiction, a creative editor with flair and vision, a nurturer of writers’ careers and a terrific champion of her authors’.

‘I know of no one in the writing and publishing business who is better equipped to talk about and teach the art and craft of writing’. Stephen King, No 1 International Bestseller, author of On Writing and The Shawshank Redemption

Yoga with Awareness

Ken Eyerman has more than 30 years experience with Yoga & Bodywork. He is a trained practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method and is author of 'Massage'.

He will bring his wealth of learning to this week’s unique blend of dynamic flowing yoga with gentle inner sensing Feldenkrais movement awareness lessons. Ken's intuitive and spontaneous, hands-on approach places an emphasis on using the breath, an awareness of your inner process and how to use your body efficiently. This combination of approaches will ease you into the postures and classes are suitable for all levels of experience, including those who have injuries or are restricted in their movement.

Ken’s main Yoga influences are Derek Ireland, and Angela Farmer. Ken has developed his own style of teaching, bridging the space between the dynamic power of Astanga and the gentle understated, spiralling Feldenkrais movements. Ken teaches internationally and returns to Huzur Vadisi for his 10th visit!

‘Relaxed, warm, friendly, laid back and very funny, Ken creates an atmosphere in his classes where it is a delight to explore, learn and benefit from his many years of experience in bodywork and yoga. In a seemingly very casual style, he intuitively weaves together absorbing sequences of yoga postures with Feldenkrais techniques. I enjoyed it so much I returned this year!’ James Jewell - yoga teacher, Spain

Price based on two sharing: Discount £50pp for triple bed accommodation, limited single accommodation - £195 supplement.

For writers with or without yoga please see www.thebookdoctor.co.uk for further details or contact Philippa at philippa_pride@yahoo.co.uk - 0208 964 1444

For yogis with or without writing for further details please see www.keneyerman.com or contact Ken at info@keneyerman.com - 020 8674 9929 / 07766 234436

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Gary is a well known and respected teacher, founder of the Natural Bodies Centre. He has over 30 years of experience in movement physical training, anatomical study and bodywork practices. He is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, personal trainer, nutritional advisor & shiatsu practitioner.

Focusing on movement and hands-on bodywork has proved time & again to be a potent blend of practices to assist his clients & students not only to find health, poise & balance in their bodies but also to ease & deal with pain & in injury be it acute or chronic conditions.

Born in Brazil to English parents, Sharon has lived in London for 20 years. She discovered yoga 13 years ago and has been teaching since 2002. With both Iyengar and Scaravelli influences in her practice and a particular interest in anatomy of movement, Sharon doesn’t teach one particular style of yoga, preferring to encourage students to experience and explore movement and postures through the release of tension and the use of the breath, and to challenge themselves physically and mentally, listening to their bodies, unravelling the tensions and torsions created by our day-to-day lives, allowing space for the body to rediscover its natural balance.

The morning session will be exhilarating and challenging. We will start off by going within and calming the mind with meditation, affirmation and breath work in order to shift our awareness to where we are in the moment and then move into fun, flowing asana sequences, to recharge and purify the body and mind.

Afternoon sessions will be restorative and inquisitive, revealing a completely different way to approach the asanas, playing with gravity, creating the conditions for the body to "undo".

For further details please go to www.naturalbodies.co.uk or www.yogaunion.co.uk contact sharonfarah@gmail.com

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Nancy has studied with Jenny Beeken of The Inner Yoga Trust for over twenty five years, and has been teaching for over 20 years, as well as leading several successful retreats at Huzur Vadisi.

Inner Yoga is movement from the core of our being. The body has the intelligence to know how it needs to move. The classical yoga postures, the asanas, originally developed from this intelligence. The structure developed for the asanas is known as Hatha Yoga. Inner Yoga takes these classical asanas, together with the philosophy of yoga and its spiritual aspects, and teaches them in a way that can transform the body, mind and emotions, touching the heart of our being.

This teaching asks you to be open, to experiment, to practice, and to take yoga into your life. When yoga is taken in this spirit it brings you the ability to remedy all sorts of imbalances in the body, mind and spirit. Ours is not a Yoga of regimented shapes, more an encouragement of each individual on a journey towards movement and vitality.

Jan has been practicing yoga for 43 years and teaching for 18. She studied with John Davies for her British Wheel of Yoga qualification and Paul Harvey for aYs (formerly Viniyoga). She is the Chair of the Southampton Yoga Association. Jan’s yoga teaching is a combination of several traditions and her long experience. She teaches both beginners and experienced students, and all levels are welcome during this week.

For further information or to book please contact Nancy Tel: 01489 893564 or by email on 01489893564@talktalk.net

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Audrey has been practicing yoga for over 25 years and teaching for 10 years. She holds a diploma from the British Wheel of Yoga and the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation in Chennai, India, where yoga ( harmony of mind, body and breath ) is used as a tool in healing / therapy. She is also influenced by the work of Vanda Scaravelli.

As a qualified reflexologist and Thai Yoga massage therapist her work is also enriched by these traditions. With the therapeutic aspect of the Krishnamacharya tradition, (which was usually taught one to one, tailor made for each individual's needs,) and the release based Scaravelli influence, her classes focus on helping to undo deep seated tension so that the heart of one's strength is regained thus freeing the body and breath and as a result the mind becomes more focused and clear, regaining a sense of vitality, joy and lightness.

Fiona has been practicing yoga for 22 years and teaching for 8 years. She has her diploma through Yoga Academy with Simon Low, which is recognized by the British Wheel of Yoga. She has also studied and trained in Anusara yoga, as well as regularly attending workshops and courses with leading international teachers. Her teaching style is inspired by the work of TKV Desikachar, BKS Iyengar and Vanda Scaravelli. Fiona's classes focus on a moving meditation with some dynamic postures, allowing the body to feel energized yet relaxed, the mind alert while still, and with awareness on the breath to be calm yet fluid. Allowing body, mind and breath to become one, through the practice of pranayama, asana and relaxation.

This week will be a great opportunity to benefit from the combination of their skills and approaches to yoga. There will be two 1.5 hr sessions, 8am and 5pm, with either Audrey or Fiona assisting, depending on who is teaching.

contact : audtom@mac.com

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This week has two courses, Sivananda Yoga with Vicky Holmstock, and a yoga beginners week, Transformation Hatha Yoga for Beginners with Jane Worrall.

Sivananda Yoga with Vicky Holmstock - £545

Vicky's yoga journey started aged 13 with lessons at secondary school. Later she continued yoga classes to complement dance training, and eventually to assist recovery from a back injury. She continued to attend yoga classes all the world over, and in 2003 enrolled to study yoga on the six month course at Sivananda Yoga Ashram in the Bahamas, completing her 200 hour yoga alliance certified teacher training. Over the last six years she has continued to learn and grow through her teaching, her own practice and attending courses and workshops.

Vicky is also a qualified personal trainer and teaches a range of group exercise classes including swiss ball, circuit training, aerobics, body conditioning and weights classes. She is a member of the register of exercise professionals and is committed to their vision of providing only the highest standard of coaching.

Vicky set up and runs Yellow Yoga to offer the benefits of yoga to a wide range of classes to all levels of ability in the community. Vicky will lead two sessions daily 7:30am - 9:00am and 5:30 - 7:00 on the yoga shala.

For further information or to book please contact vicky@yellowyoga.co.uk
www.yellowyoga.co.uk

Transformation Hatha Yoga for Beginners with Jane Worrall - £545

While most yoga classes are suitable for all levels, if you are one of the many people who ask us about yoga for beginners, you might like to take your first steps into yoga practice in the company of others who are also at the beginning of their yoga journey. This course will be a gentle and enjoyable introduction to the benefits of yoga. Jane is one of the founders of Huzur Vadisi and has been practising yoga for nearly thirty years. She is also trained as a teacher of Transformation Hatha Yoga which focuses on helping each yoga student to a deeper understanding of mind, body and spirit, and to develop their own intuition about promoting health, vitality, creativity and happiness. In her personal practice she focuses on gentle stretching, asanas (poses), breathing and posture to release the body's natural energy flow. This natural calming and yet energising flow is one of the main benefits of a yoga practice, creating a sense of relaxed well-being, which promotes health and ease for mind, body and spirit, and can be used as a preparation for meditation.

The week will be relaxed, enjoyable, transformational and fun. Jane's warm personality and good communication skills have helped to make Huzur Vadisi a place people return to year after year, and will help you to get the most from your yoga holiday.

Jane will lead a morning session on the shala from 9:00 - 10:30 am and an evening session of relaxation and meditation on the kosk from 6:00 - 7:00pm

For further information or to book please contact Jane on huzvad@gmail.com

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In this week Kirsten will guide you gently into being more in the present moment. Mindfulness means to observe the moment with all senses and without judgment, fresh and friendly. In morning and afternoon sessions you will get to know different meditation techniques that will support this process. Through gentle exercises and yoga, body awareness techniques, silent and guided Meditations and personal inquiries we will create a space that allows you to relax more deeply. There will be times of coming together and sharing experiences as well as times in silence. On some evenings there will be the opportunity to spend creative time together.

Taking time to enjoy the beautiful nature or to just “do nothing” is an essential part of this Mindful holiday week.

Kirsten has been conducting meditation and therapy groups and classes for more than 20 years. She is a certified mindfulness teacher and Psychological healing practitioner, educated in many different meditation techniques and therapeutic methods. A combination of lightness and depth is her unique quality that many of her participants valued already. During this week she will be available for individual sessions also.

Group sessions will be held in German with translation into English as necessary.

For further information or to book please contact mail@kito-koeln.de
www.kito-koeln.de

Achtsamkeits-Woche: Meditation und sanftes Yoga

In dieser Woche wird Kirsten Euch darin unterstützen mehr in den gegenwärtigen Moment zu kommen. Achtsamkeit bedeutet den Moment mit allen Sinnen und ohne Vorurteile frisch und freundlich wahrzunehmen. In Morgen- und Nachmittags-Sitzungen wirst Du verschiedene Meditationstechniken kennenlernen die Dich in diesem Prozess unterstützen. Durch sanftes Yoga, Körperwahrnehmungsübungen, stille und geführte Meditationen und persönliche strukturierte Innenschau werden wir eine entspannte Atmosphäre kreieren. Es wird Zeiten geben an denen wir zusammenkommen und Erfahrungen austauschen und Zeiten in Stille. An einigen Abenden wird es die Möglichkeit zu gemeinsamer Kreativität geben.

Sich Zeit zu nehmen die wunderbare Natur zu genießen oder einfach um „nichts zu tun“, sind wesentlicher Bestandteil dieser Achtsamkeits-Woche.

Kirsten gibt schon seit über 20 Jahren Meditations- und Therapie-Gruppen. Sie ist eine zertifizierte Achtsamkeitslehrerin und Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie, ausgebildet in vielen verschiedenen Meditationstechniken und therapeutischen Verfahren. Die Kombination von Leichtigkeit und Tiefe ist ihre einzigartige Qualität, die viele ihrer Teilnehmer wertschätzen. Im Laufe dieser Woche ist sie auch für Einzelsitzungen verfüg

mail@kito-koeln.de
www.kito-koeln.de

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Chris James is a well-respected and sought-after name on the international yoga circuit. He combines teaching yoga and meditation with an unrelenting passion for health and good nutrition. Chris regularly contributes to a variety of health and fitness magazines as well as national newspapers; his work has been featured in many significant publications including The Times, Evening Standard, FT Magazine, Sunday Telegraph, Elle, Grazia, Natural Health, Om & the Yoga Magazine.

Chris has developed a uniquely soulful and spirited style of Yoga that has inspired thousands of students from all over the world to live life from an inner space of dynamic stillness. The beauty of Chris’s teaching lies in its simplicity, accessibility, and his teaching is fun! His style is intuitive and insightful, guiding students to approach their own practice with integrity and joy.

Yoga will be taught twice a day. The morning session will be exhilarating and challenging, and the afternoon Yoga session will combine the benefits of a cleansing Yoga practice with deep relaxation techniques, pranayama, nutritional tips, delicious recipes, and expert guidance on how to maintain good digestive health as key to restoring optimal health to the whole system.

This week at Huzur Vidisi is suitable for all students, from beginner’s level to experienced practitioners.

For further information or to book please contact 0871 223 0507 or info@chrisjamesyoga.com

www.chrisjamesyoga.com
www.chrisjamescleanse.com

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This is Simon’s eighteenth year teaching yoga at Huzur Vadisi, he likes it that much!

Simon Low, one of the UK’s leading teacher trainers, has been teaching yoga internationally for over 18 years and has developed a unique and personal teaching style, keeping classes diverse, focused and fun. Simon’s teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga.

Simon’s Yin and Yang Yoga teaching is a balanced and thorough approach to yoga practice, on and off the mat, incorporating practices that address the seen physical body and the unseen, yet equally felt, energetic being.

Simon is the Principal of The Yoga Academy, one of the UK’s leading yoga teacher training schools and was the original Director and a co-founder of Triyoga, the UK’s most renowned yoga studios.

Simon is assisted at all his yoga events by experienced Yoga Academy teachers, ensuring that all students are effectively guided and supported throughout his classes.

The price includes full board, accommodation in one of our beautiful yurts, 6 hours of Yin & Yang yoga each day, a full day boat trip, but not flights or transfers.

For further information or to book please contact 07824 600619 or yoga@simonlow.com
www.simonlow.com
www.theyogaacademy.org

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This is Simon’s eighteenth year teaching yoga at Huzur Vadisi, he likes it that much!

Simon Low, one of the UK’s leading teacher trainers, has been teaching yoga internationally for over 18 years and has developed a unique and personal teaching style, keeping classes diverse, focused and fun. Simon’s teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga.

Simon’s Yin and Yang Yoga teaching is a balanced and thorough approach to yoga practice, on and off the mat, incorporating practices that address the seen physical body and the unseen, yet equally felt, energetic being.

Simon is the Principal of The Yoga Academy, one of the UK’s leading yoga teacher training schools and was the original Director and a co-founder of Triyoga, the UK’s most renowned yoga studios.

Simon is assisted at all his yoga events by experienced Yoga Academy teachers, ensuring that all students are effectively guided and supported throughout his classes.

The price includes full board, accommodation in one of our beautiful yurts, 6 hours of Yin & Yang yoga each day, a full day boat trip, but not flights or transfers.

For further information or to book please contact 07824 600619 or yoga@simonlow.com
www.simonlow.com
www.theyogaacademy.org

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Naomi teaches Yoga in London and Brighton and leads retreats and workshops all over the world. She is well known for her passionate and joyful, dynamic and inspirational style of teaching.

Her classes incorporate both the physical and spiritual aspects of the yoga practice, with a strong emphasis on deep vinyasa flow and meditation. Often the focus is on exploring the natural and graceful flow of the body and breath, moving from action to stillness and eventually towards gratitude and acceptance.

She has been a committed practitioner for the last 15 years, returning to India yearly and drawing upon many different styles and teachers to reach a deeper understanding of yoga in her own life. She takes a great interest in all her students and is deeply passionate about sharing this knowledge so that people may begin to lead happier, healthier and more fulfilling lives!

On this retreat you will practice twice daily. Our morning session will consist of fun, soulful, rhythmic and flowing asana sequences. In these sessions we'll concentrate on increasing prana and vitality within the energetic body; our overall aim to get the bad stuff moving out and encourage a sense of joy, lightness and liberation to emerge!

Afternoon sessions will take a more restorative approach aiming to get the good stuff moving in! Yin postures, deep relaxation, massage, pranayama, Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep), meditation and lots of time to unwind, nourish and rejuvenate on all levels. It is within this space that the body finds time to heal naturally and the mind begins to quieten and unload.

For further details about Naomi's teaching and her yoga at Huzur Vadisi please visit her website: www.soulstrength.co.uk or email naomiabsalom@hotmail.co.uk

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Jivamukti Yoga is a method of yoga that was created by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984, which reintegrates the physical, philosophical and spiritual aspects of Yoga. The emphasis in the west has been on Yoga as mostly a physical practice. More and more people are achieving firmer bodies through regular yoga classes. But many are finding something more: what starts out as a purely physical practice creeps into the hearts and minds of even the least spiritual practitioners.

Jivamukti Yoga offers vigorously physical and intellectually stimulating yoga classes. Classes include Vinyasa (flowing asana sequences), hands-on adjustments, Pranayama (breathing exercises), meditation, Sanskrit chanting, Yogic philosophical teachings and deep relaxation. To keep the practice inspiring, asana sequences are ever-changing. with music playing an integral role in the class.

Anja is a Certified Advanced Jivamukti Teacher and director of Jivamukti Berlin. She began her studies with Jivamukti in New York in 2000 with Jivamukti founders David Life and Sharon Gannon.

Dechen is a certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher, having been introduced to Jivamukti at the age of 19. He is also an accomplished actor, brother to Uma Thurman. Their father is Robert A.F. Thurman, Jey Tsong Khapa scholar of Indo-Tibetan Studies at Columbia University, the first westerner to be accepted into the Tibetan Monastic community. Jivamukti Yoga was instrumental in bringing Dechen home, so to speak, back to his family's deep roots in Buddhism.

Supplements:
shared triple yurt accomodation: included in the base price
shared double yurt accommodation(twin or double bed): €270 pp. extra
single yurt accommodation: €630 pp. extra

For further information and to book please contact Christian: info@jivamuktiberlin.de
www.jivamuktiberlin.de

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Yoga teaches us how to live a life of balance in a world of constant change. A week of dedicated yoga practice in the heart of nature makes Huzur Vadisi the perfect antidote to 21st century living. We will learn how to combine the physical aspects of posture work with an exploration of yoga's potential for cultivating self-awareness through asanas, breath work, movement enquiry, mindfulness practices and relaxation techniques. As you learn to understand your thoughts, feelings, physical habits and reactions on the yoga mat, you can begin to apply what you discover to everyday life.

Tuesday has been teaching for 18 years and practicing for 23. Her open and down-to-earth approach makes the practice accessible to everyone. Her main influences are from Iyengar, Scaravelli and Sivananda traditions of yoga. Her sessions will focus on asana work to encourage ease of movement and freedom for the breath in preparation for the subtle practices of pranayama and meditation.

Marc Woolford is deeply committed to the path of yoga as the way to reconnect with the natural freedom of moving and breathing that is our birthright. Inspired by Vanda Scaravelli, Feldenkrais, Qigong and other bodywork disciplines, Marc brings an extraordinary sensitivity and depth of insight to his teaching. By encouraging an exploration of what’s going on beneath the surface of each movement, his approach offers students the opportunity for whole-hearted engagement in the process of self-enquiry that starts on the mat but doesn’t end there.

www.yogawithmarc.com

The price includes all accommodation (single room supplement of £120 applies), 3 meals a day and all yoga. It does not include flights, insurance, transfers or day trips.

For bookings and information contact Tuesday McNeill: tuesday@urbanyogi.co.uk
www.urbanyogi.co.uk

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Katy Appleton and Nikki Slade are delighted to offer this Bhakti Bliss Sunshine Retreat. After successful collaborations in 2010 they were both inspired to offer a more in-depth experience for people with a week long retreat. Their approach to yoga is brilliantly complementary in both the sound and movement fields of this beautiful practice. This retreat promises to offer you an uplifted and deeply nourishing journey.

You don't need to be a singer or an advanced yoga student to come; all levels are welcome but do come ready to laugh, cry, tap your inner bliss and celebrate the great being that you are!!!

• Transformational Vinyasa flow yoga sessions with Katy - one each morning
• 5 late afternoon Lunar yoga practices with Katy
• 2 sessions of kirtan, chanting, singing, voicework per day with Nikki

Katy Appleton enjoyed a 10 year career as a dancer before devoting herself completely to yoga. She danced across the world with the Royal Ballet and English National Ballet, complementing her dance career with the power of yoga's movements, breathing and relaxation techniques. Katy qualified to teach yoga in 1998, after studying many different styles with some of the world's leading practitioners. Katy draws on her experiences to teach her own form of yoga, known worldwide as appleyoga. The appleyoga brand has published several yoga books and five bestselling DVDs by Katy. Sshe also appears regularly on Sky TV.

Nikki Slade has pioneered voice and sound work in the UK since 1990. During her earlier career as an actress and singer she performed in venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal National Theatre, developing the abilities to work with audiences large and small.Initially, Nikki was inspired by the power of sound through the sacred chants of Eastern traditions. Nikki has studied with teachers who specialise in the transforming power of the voice, and would like to express her deep gratitude to her friend and teacher Chloë Goodchild. At Huzur Vadisi she will be leading Kirtan, a deeply inspiring chanting practice that opens the heart and reveals the experience of our own true nature.

For more information or to book please go to www.appleyoga.com

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Bikram Yoga is a system developed by Bikram Chaudhury, described as ‘the best yogi of the 20th century’ by Swami Shivananda. It is a fun and challenging series of 26 postures, which are normally practiced in a hot room - at Huzur Vadisi the August weather will supply the necessary heat which allows muscles, ligaments and joints to perform at their optimum, and allows deep changes and healing to take place. It also promotes sweating to flush toxins from the body. The class is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced, as each student works to their own level, and is aided by the famous Bikram ‘posture clinics’ in which students are guided individually to deepen their practice, or to heal particular injuries.

Michele came to Bikram Yoga when, as a martial arts instructor living in Los Angeles, she seriously injured her knee. She was so impressed by her recovery using the method that she went on to study with Bikram Choudhury himself for four years, and has been teaching for nine years. Michele has opened the first three Bikram centres in London. This is her ninth year at Huzur Vadisi.

Contact: kam@bikramyoga.co.uk

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Bikram Yoga is a system developed by Bikram Chaudhury, described as ‘the best yogi of the 20th century’ by Swami Shivananda. It is a fun and challenging series of 26 postures, which are normally practiced in a hot room - at Huzur Vadisi the August weather will supply the necessary heat which allows muscles, ligaments and joints to perform at their optimum, and allows deep changes and healing to take place. It also promotes sweating to flush toxins from the body. The class is suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced, as each student works to their own level, and is aided by the famous Bikram ‘posture clinics’ in which students are guided individually to deepen their practice, or to heal particular injuries.

Michele came to Bikram Yoga when, as a martial arts instructor living in Los Angeles, she seriously injured her knee. She was so impressed by her recovery using the method that she went on to study with Bikram Choudhury himself for four years, and has been teaching for nine years. Michele has opened the first three Bikram centres in London. This is her ninth year at Huzur Vadisi.

Contact: kam@bikramyoga.co.uk

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Carol has been teaching yoga on the Isle of Wight for almost twenty years and is committed to serving others on their own path of yoga, whether that involves a once a week class or exploring more deeply into the joy of a retreat or holiday.

Having spent many years trotting around the globe to practice with some of the world’s most influential teachers, her vast experience of yoga influences and her love of nature are interwoven into the most integral, intuitive and joyful classes available today. She specialises in running holidays and retreats all over the world and has assisted hundreds of people on their yoga journey back to the heart. Her love of life and yoga is contagious and all are welcome from beginner to advanced practitioners. Her style of teaching is intuitive and insightful, guiding students to approach their own practice with integrity and joy. She facilitated the opening of the only two yoga studios on the Isle of Wight where she lives with her three sons whom she maintains have and continue to be her biggest teachers.

This sparkling yogini invites you to join her on the most wonderful journey you can take.

Morning sessions begin with guided meditation at 7.30, followed by pranayama, moving into hatha flow asana focusing on standing postures, forward bends, twists and balancings, with surya namaskar variations, according to ability.

Afternoon sessions at 4.30-6.30 with inverted postures and backbends, a short session of pranayama, closing the day with meditation. There will also be a dancing meditation at least twice within the week.

All sessions are optional (it is, after all, your holiday) but it goes without saying that the more you participate the better and more joyful you will feel.

For further information and booking please contact Carol at cananda13@hotmail.com or Jane at huzvad@gmail.com
www.carolmacartneyyoga.co.uk

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This is Simon’s eighteenth year teaching yoga at Huzur Vadisi, he likes it that much!

Simon Low, one of the UK’s leading teacher trainers, has been teaching yoga internationally for over 18 years and has developed a unique and personal teaching style, keeping classes diverse, focused and fun. Simon’s teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga.

Simon’s Yin and Yang Yoga teaching is a balanced and thorough approach to yoga practice, on and off the mat, incorporating practices that address the seen physical body and the unseen, yet equally felt, energetic being.

Simon is the Principal of The Yoga Academy, one of the UK’s leading yoga teacher training schools and was the original Director and a co-founder of Triyoga, the UK’s most renowned yoga studios.

Simon is assisted at all his yoga events by experienced Yoga Academy teachers, ensuring that all students are effectively guided and supported throughout his classes.

The price includes full board, accommodation in one of our beautiful yurts, 6 hours of Yin & Yang yoga each day, a full day boat trip, but not flights or transfers.

For further information or to book please contact 07824 600619 or yoga@simonlow.com
www.simonlow.com
www.theyogaacademy.org

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This is Simon’s eighteenth year teaching yoga at Huzur Vadisi, he likes it that much!

Simon Low, one of the UK’s leading teacher trainers, has been teaching yoga internationally for over 18 years and has developed a unique and personal teaching style, keeping classes diverse, focused and fun. Simon’s teaching reflects his training and ongoing studies with international teachers in many forms of Hatha and Classical yoga.

Simon’s Yin and Yang Yoga teaching is a balanced and thorough approach to yoga practice, on and off the mat, incorporating practices that address the seen physical body and the unseen, yet equally felt, energetic being.

Simon is the Principal of The Yoga Academy, one of the UK’s leading yoga teacher training schools and was the original Director and a co-founder of Triyoga, the UK’s most renowned yoga studios.

Simon is assisted at all his yoga events by experienced Yoga Academy teachers, ensuring that all students are effectively guided and supported throughout his classes.

The price includes full board, accommodation in one of our beautiful yurts, 6 hours of Yin & Yang yoga each day, a full day boat trip, but not flights or transfers.

For further information or to book please contact 07824 600619 or yoga@simonlow.com
www.simonlow.com
www.theyogaacademy.org

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Earlybird price if booked before June 30th: Twin: £590 twin; Triple: £540;
Price after June 30th: Twin: £655, Triple: £605
Single Supplement £200 (limited availability)

This will be a glorious time for slow and gentle explorations of the body, mind and spirit, focusing on gently awakening our physical awareness. Together we will delve into elements of Vanda Scaravelli’s teachings, including breath, and the flow of gravity, working to reveal and release the natural freedom of the body, particularly the spine. This approach to yoga gradually enables us to reveal long-held patterns, helping us find a new lightness and suppleness that extends beyond the mat, and into our everyday movements.

We will also be joined by Robert Annis, a very talented and intuitive massage therapist, who will be on hand to soothe aching muscles and help everyone to simply wind down, and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this lovely space.

Catherine is well known for her imaginative and practical approach to yoga. She was originally a professional dancer and has been practicing yoga for over 25 years. She holds a Masters degree in ballet studies and is a qualified Thai massage practitioner, and it is this interest in the body which informs and inspires her teaching. She has studied Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga and various forms of Hatha yoga before gravitating to the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

Price includes all accommodation (single room supplement of £200 applies), 3 meals a day and all yoga. It does not include flights, insurance, transfers or day trips.

For more information, or to book, please contact Catherine
phone: 07747 196914,
email: catherine.annis@yahoo.co.uk
or visit her website: www.relaxandrelease.co.uk

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Earlybird price if booked before June 30th: Twin: £590 twin; Triple: £540;
Price after June 30th: Twin: £655, Triple: £605
Single Supplement £200 (limited availability)

This will be a glorious time for slow and gentle explorations of the body, mind and spirit, focusing on gently awakening our physical awareness. Together we will delve into elements of Vanda Scaravelli’s teachings, including breath, and the flow of gravity, working to reveal and release the natural freedom of the body, particularly the spine. This approach to yoga gradually enables us to reveal long-held patterns, helping us find a new lightness and suppleness that extends beyond the mat, and into our everyday movements.

We will also be joined by Robert Annis, a very talented and intuitive massage therapist, who will be on hand to soothe aching muscles and help everyone to simply wind down, and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this lovely space.

Catherine is well known for her imaginative and practical approach to yoga. She was originally a professional dancer and has been practicing yoga for over 25 years. She holds a Masters degree in ballet studies and is a qualified Thai massage practitioner, and it is this interest in the body which informs and inspires her teaching. She has studied Sivananda, Iyengar, Ashtanga and various forms of Hatha yoga before gravitating to the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli.

Price includes all accommodation (single room supplement of £200 applies), 3 meals a day and all yoga. It does not include flights, insurance, transfers or day trips.

For more information, or to book, please contact Catherine
phone: 07747 196914,
email: catherine.annis@yahoo.co.uk
or visit her website: www.relaxandrelease.co.uk

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Come and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit at the Lighten Up! Retreat by Elina and Ari of Lumi Power Yoga. We have designed this retreat to be an immersion in yoga practice and meditation, combined with healthy diet, fresh air, fun activities and transformational dialogue. You will leave refreshed, energised and empowered in your body and whole being.

The daily schedule consists of a morning walk and meditation, followed by two yoga practices, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lumi Power Yoga is vigorous and energising form of practice that de-stresses, de-toxes and builds strength and flexibility, on and off the mat. The physicality is a tool to learn about ourselves and to get present with here and now. The way we teach adds a good dose of fun, philosophy and enquiry into the mix. Our aim in each yoga class, meditation session and discussion is to support you in attaining the results you desire and deserve in your life.

Each evening we get together for a themed session that draws on things we love to share: the philosophy of yoga, bodywork, life coaching and personal transformation. Sessions can range from learning about yoga sutras to massage workshop to working on personal goals – or we may just choose to relax together!

This retreat is for everyone. The yoga practice and daily schedule are accessible to all levels and abilities – just come along and open yourself up for a new experience.

Lumi Power yoga is the creation of Elina and Ari Iso-Rautio. Elina and Ari are accomplished yoga teachers with extensive experience between them. Elina has trained with Baron Baptiste, Deborah Williamson and Vidya of Frog Lotus Yoga. She is also a certified yoga life coach and a massage therapist, with a lifelong history of studying and practicing physical arts. Ari is an associate Baptiste teacher and continues to train with Baron Baptiste. He is also a certified executive coach, experienced facilitator, and works with organisations and individuals to create positive change.

Reconnect with the real, extraordinary and authentic you and what is possible in your life – join us!

For more information, please email us at info@lumipoweryoga.com. You can also find us on www.lumipoweryoga.com

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Lisa Powell has been a practicing yoga teacher and sports massage therapist since 2000. She began her training at the Sivananda Ashram in India and deepened her knowledge of yoga and the human body by completing the 2-year Yoga Therapy Diploma in London. Lisa is a fully qualified Pregnancy Yoga Teacher and a Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher.

Lisa will integrate her knowledge of yoga, relaxation, breathing, writing, chanting and visualisation to help relieve physical and mental tension, release emotional blocks and bring back a sense of connection to the Self.

The morning yoga session will include dynamic postures to warm and invigorate the body and mind, pranayama (breathing exercises) to cleanse the lungs and increase the vital energy of the body and deep relaxation to release tension and stress. Silence will be encouraged each morning and there will be time given to practice a "stream of consciousness" style of writing and to create an affirmation or sankalpa for the week. The late afternoon yoga session will include longer held poses, which will bring about a state of inner contemplation and deep peace. Guided Yoga Nidra (deep relaxation) and meditation will be included each day.

Website: www.lisapowell.co.uk
Email: info@lisapowell.co.uk
Tel: 01424 445653
Mobile: 07733 395065

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Hilary Menting-Brown, E-RYT 500 (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher), is the founder of Yoga Moves, which she opened in Utrecht, The Netherlands in the summer of 2001. A native Californian, Hilary has studied and practiced many forms of yoga, healing arts, massage & bodywork and dance since the early 1980's. Her style is deep and playful, honest and intense. Her classes are always fresh and new, following the seasons, the climate and the mood of her students, yet the basis is always grounded in deep alignment and form. Hilary teaches primarily a deep and conscious style of Vinyasa Based Yoga - a fluid but precise, dynamic yet relaxed method that incorporates the breath as a focus of moving meditation.

Hilary has been practicing yoga for over 30 years, and in the past 10 years her hobby became her work and passion. She holds teacher certificates in Iyengar Yoga, Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga (It's Yoga) & Shiva Reas Prana-Vinyasa style of yoga, and has studied with numerous unknown and well-known teachers! Her passion for the outdoor, for nature walks and beautiful landscapes, will be perfectly combined to yoga during this retreat - expect to be inspired by Nature!

In early October, the warm sunny days in Turkey offer the best time to enjoy the walking and the great views all around, from the mountains to the sea. We will combine our yoga program (2 sessions daily) with guided walks around the valley, as well as a boat trip, integrating outdoor practices wherever possible. And of course - plenty of time for you to rest, enjoy and relax!

For further details please contact Claudia@seedsofyoga.com
www.seedsofyoga.com

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Fenella has been teaching yoga for 20 years, inspired initially by an Iyengar Teacher in India and then on her return to London by Kay Fowler who trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and teaches in Chelsea. She trained with The British Wheel of Yoga and went on to study with Iyengar teachers for many years.

She has taught pre and post natal yoga and took part in a major research project at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in West London. Fenella enjoys teaching all age groups, her style is a dynamic flow that incorporates the importance of alignment, the flow of Astanga and the fun of Jivamukti yoga. All postures can be adapted to meet the ability of those taking part so whether you are beginner or a more advanced yogi, you would be most welcome to join.

This retreat is five days, rather than the usual seven, and follows the itinerary below:-

Wednesday 10th October: Arrive and spend the day at leisure. Thursday 11th, Friday 12th, Sat 13th, & Sun 14th October: Morning yoga (8am - 9.30am), breakfast and time to relax, walk in the mountains, sunbathe by the pool or go to the beach! Evening class (6pm - 7.30pm) followed by dinner. Monday 15th October: Time to relax prior to departure.

Flights can be booked through Jo at www.flightline.co.uk Call 01702 422035, quote Nell as lead name.

For further information or to book please contact Fenella: nelllindsell@gmail.com
www.yoga-forever.com

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