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What is Yoga?
Yoga is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with origins in ancient Indian philosophy. The various styles of yoga that people use for health purposes typically combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. There are numerous schools of yoga. Hatha yoga, the most commonly practiced in the United States and Europe, emphasizes postures (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama). Some of the major styles of hatha yoga include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Vini, Kundalini, and Bikram yoga. People use yoga for a variety of conditions and to achieve fitness and relaxation. Yoga in its full form combines physical postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and a distinct philosophy. Yoga is intended to increase relaxation and balance the mind, body, and the spirit.
Have you ever dreamed of having the time to attend regular yoga classes but never managed to keep them going once work and home life get in your way? Are you looking for a relaxing trip to exotic climbs, in the company of like minded individuals and where you have the chance to learn a new skill to continue in the privacy of your own home after you return to the UK? If so, then this may be just the trip you have been waiting for!
Yoga tuition will be for 1.5 hours each morning and again at approx 6.00pm each evening for a further hour up to a total of 3 hours per day. Groups are kept small to ensure adequate one to one supervision and instruction. Further one to one sessions can be booked privately upon request but these incur an additional charge of £40 per hour.
A comprehensive range of ayurvedic treatments are also available at additional request to compliment the yoga programme. Click here for details.
Trip Dates: Our next Goa Yoga retreat runs between Sunday 22nd January - Saturday 4th February 2012
(with optional third week available on request)
The tour in fully escorted by College Principal, Debra Goldston who has been travelling extensively in India for over 20 years. We believe that her personal experience is invaluable in ensuring the smoothing running of our tours and overseas training. Highly experienced and fully qualified tutors from our UK ITEC registered College will also accompany the group to ensure that the training fully meets UK standards throughout.
Accomodation is in small 1 or 2 bedroom apartments close to both the beach front and the training centre. Accomodation is on a shared basis although sole occupancy is available at an additional charge of £95 per week. Ensuite fcilites are included and ceiling fans and / or air conditioning will be provided. We personally select the accomodation to ensure it is clean and in good condition although it should be pointed out in advance that Goan tourist accommodation is largely deemed as basic in comparison with standards at home. We can obtain a quotation for an upgrade to 4 star hotel accommodation a little further away on request. Laundry services are available locally at minimal cost and bikes and mopeds are available for hire by the more adventurous among you!
Cost: Standard two week tour price £1,399. £100 deposit to secure your place. The balance is then due 10 weeks before departure.
This cost includes:
- All accommodation as described above
- Transfers to and from Dabolim Airport
- All yoga training with highly experienced professionals
Not included:
- Return flights to and from UK although we will recommend the best value agents to you. Expect to pay around £400 - 450 if you book well in advance.
- Meals and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Sightseeing (although we can arrange this for you at very reasonable rates)
- Tips.
Those students who wish to extend their stay by a further week in order to simply relax and enjoy this paradise may do so and full arrangements can be made on your behalf - please just ask!
If you have any further questions regarding this amazing trip, please email enquiries@athenaschool.co.uk . We are able to offer the chance to meet Debra and chat through your requirements on a one to one basis at the main College premises if this is helpful.
You may be interested in our 2 week Ayurvedic Retreat in Goa, South India or our 2 week Ayurvedic Well Being Retreat in Goa, South India.
You may also be interested in our Introduction to Yoga course - click here for more details.
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