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"If you look after the root of the tree, the fragrance & flowering will come
by itself.
If you look after the body, the fragrance of the mind & the spirit
will come of itself." BKS Iyengar
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WELCOME TO ORANGE TREE YOGA
Welcome to the Orange Tree Yoga holidays website. We would be delighted to welcome
you on one of our Yoga Holidays, allowing individuals to experience
a week or short break of Iyengar yoga in a fulfilling and nurturing holiday environment in
the beautiful surroundings of Portugal's Algarve. About Your Teacher, RachelRachel Lovegrove uses her experience
and skill as a teacher to provide courses to suit all levels of abilities and experience and has been providing yoga holidays and retreats since 2003.
As well as scheduled holidays, she also provides personal bespoke personal programmes of yoga and massage.
Rachel is Iyengar qualified and holds the Junior Intermediate level II certificate (for information on certificate levels, please visit the Iyengar Yoga Association website at www.iyengaryoga.org.uk). She has trained with Senior Iyengar teachers from the UK & abroad and also with the Iyengar family in India. She has been teaching Iyengar yoga since 1998 and has a compassionate and calm way of working, encouraging the best out of her students, tempered with a healthy sense of humour!
Iyengar yoga focuses on musculo-skeletal alignment in all postures to harmonise the movement of the body and instil clarity and peace of mind. Rachel teaches in a clear and focussed way, building confidence and helping individuals to experience the joy and vitality that a regular yoga practice can bring. She works with individuals from all walks of life at all levels of fitness and health: everyone from sports professionals to those recovering from illness or suffering from stress or depression or simply students wanting to bring a regular practice of yoga into their lives. Her dedication and devotion to helping her students through yoga is at the core of her work. Contact her to enquire about yoga for your particular needs.
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YOGA HOLIDAYS IN PORTUGAL 2009 - BOOKING NOW
18th July and 12th September Week-long Holidays
29th September to 2nd October 4-day Retreat
We look forward to welcoming you
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July 18th to 25th Mid Summer Holiday
Last minute places available!
Featured in Zest & Closer Magazines 2008
"For top to toe relaxation
in a super-friendly environment."
"If you love yoga, it doesn't get better than this."
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Sep 12th to 19th Autumn Retreat
Places available
Recommended by clients year after year
"I had a wonderful time and
feel fantastic!"
"Thank you Rachel for a fabulous week. Your enthusiasm is contagious!"
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Sep 29th to October 2nd 4-Day Retreat
Places Available
Featured in Saturday Guardian 2009
"A stunning yoga retreat in the beautiful Algarve.
Great food & tuition."
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We have many guests returning year after year, making our holidays a friendly and nurturing environment for new guests to enjoy. Whether you choose a week-long holiday at Quinta Mimosa or opt for a shorter break at Quinta da Calma, or perhaps even your own personal bespoke programme of yoga and massage, we will ensure that your Orange Tree Yoga Holiday will be a beautiful experience. To receive up to date information, please do sign up to our newsletter (see side menu bar).
You can now use your credit card to pay for your deposit or the full balance via PayPal - see below and the Holidays page for details. Returners automatically qualify for €25 discount at any time.
40% Discount Offer
This year, we are offering up to 40% discount to anyone bringing a group of 4 or more friends, students or fellow yogi's. Terms and conditions apply but this can also be organised for either during a scheduled holiday, or for a bespoke programme of your choice. Contact Rachel directly for further details.
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Quinta Mimosa
This is the wonderful and much loved retreat centre where we run our week-long holidays. Set amongst the orange, lemon, avocado, almond, olive and fig trees, Quinta Mimosa have been welcoming yoga groups, particularly Iyengar, for over 20 years. Onsite there is a reception and visiting massage and bodywork therapists. With a purpose built, fully equipped yoga studio, gardens, orchards, private swimming pools and lovely accommodation, this is a private place to put down your bags, relax and enjoy.
Quinta da Calma
We host the short Spring and Autumn breaks here and also Orange Tree Bespoke. Set amongst acres of pine forest and only 20 minutes from Faro airport, 10 minutes from the beautiful Algarvian beaches, this is a well-established retreat centre which has been running holistic and yoga courses of all descriptions for over 20 years. On site there is a reception, shop and organic restaurant, plus fully equipped studios for practice. There is also a swimming pool and guests can also join in any of the ongoing weekly activities that run throughout the year, such as Tai Chi, Meditation or Qi Gong. Also onsite are experienced massage and bodywork therapists.
Orange Tree Bespoke
Tailor-made programmes of yoga, walking & massage for private
individuals, couples or small groups. Choose between either residential or non-residential programme depending on availability. For more details contact
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Prices
Prices start at €350 for the short retreats and €545 for the week-long holidays. Single occupancy is also available for a supplement and limited to a first come, first served basis. For more information visit the holidays page. Prices are quoted in Euros for all holidays. Different payment methods available including bank transfer, cheque, PayPal (subject to €10 booking fee) or Sterling payment. Prices for the week-long holidays include nearly 20 hours yoga tuition, 7 nights accommodation, exclusive use of facilities, daily brunch & two 3-course evening meals. Prices for the short retreats include 3 nights accommodation, 6 yoga sessions with Rachel, breakfast and lunch.
A deposit is required to secure your booking. Please check for availability before making payments. Returners automatically qualify for €25 discount at any time which will be refunded to them on arrival. See below for making payments for your holiday via PayPal.
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Portugal Holidays
Information on regular week-long yoga holidays and short retreats for all levels. Click on the photo to take you to the holidays page.
If you have already booked and would like to pay, please click on the PayPal links below. You can either pay your deposit or the full payment (which includes a PayPal booking fee of €10). If you are a returner, your €25 discount will be refunded to you on your arrival:
Instructions: If you have paid your deposit already, just select the room type and click "Add to Cart". This will take you to a new screen where you can then "Continue Shopping" to add "Single Supplement" or continue forwards to payment. You can pay via your PayPal account or any major credit card.
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Quinta Mimosa Website
Click on the picture for a direct link to Quinta Mimosa's website where Rachels hosts most of her holidays. |
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Link to Hannah Lovegrove's Site
Link for Rachel's sister Hannah Lovegrove. Hannah runs Iyengar classes and workshops in Dorset as well as an annual Portugal holiday. |
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