ADVENTURES IN YOGA WITH ORANGE TREE YOGA HOLIDAYS
Orange Tree Yoga have been providing holidays and breaks for yoga enthusiasts of all levels and abilities since 2003. Run by Rachel, an Iyengar teacher with over 20 years experience, the week-long holidays provide a fantastic opportunity for extended relaxation and lots of great yoga.
In 2010, Rachel is delighted to be hosting holidays in Ireland & Portugal and Southern Spain and will be visiting Turkey in 2011. Please see below for confirmed holiday dates and check the other pages on the Yoga Holidays tab. You also may like to view the latest holiday video below, join our Facebook Group or visit the Photo Video Gallery here on this site.
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YOGA HOLIDAYS DATES 2010
Remaining Holiday Dates 2010
September 4th to 11th Quinta Mimosa, Portugal – Limited Availability Remaining
October 9th to 16th Quinta Mimosa, Portugal – Yoga & Ayurvedic Retreat – VISIT THE PORTUGAL HOLIDAYS PAGE FOR FURTHER DETAILS
November 6th to 8th Curracloe Yoga Centre, Ireland – Booking Now
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If you would like further details or to book a place please contact Rachel.
HOLIDAY DETAILS
We have carefully chosen our venues to give participants a choice of location, budget and ambience. Quinta Mimosa in Portugal is our much loved yoga retreat centre just 20 minutes from Faro Airport, 15 minutes drive from the sea and 5 minutes from shops and restaurants, yet it offers a peaceful retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Our retreat in Ireland is a nature-lovers delight set near to the fabulous Curracloe beach. La Hacienda in Spain is set in the mountains near Sierra Nevada offering exclusivity and privacy, while Turkey offers a calm, relaxing and alternative holiday near the sea. On all holidays there will be a programme of posture (asana) work in the mornings with more meditative and resorative practice in the afternoons. Of course you will also find time to relax & enjoy your surroundings or for the more adventurous & active, there are plenty of other activities which vary according to which Yoga Centre you choose to stay at.
The Yoga
Whether you are new to yoga & want to learn or are experienced & want to improve your own personal practice, there are week-long holidays, short & bespoke breaks to suit all types of ability for both men and women. Rachel is an experienced & dedicated Iyengar yoga teacher who is adept at tailoring her courses to suit both the experienced yoga practitioner & the complete beginner who has never tried yoga before. Rachel teaches in a calm and focussed way, building confidence and helping individuals to experience the joy and vitality that a regular yoga practice can bring. She is Iyengar qualified and holds the Junior Intermediate level II certificate. She has trained with Senior Iyengar teachers from the UK & abroad and also with the Iyengar family in India.
Iyengar yoga is a Hatha Yoga method which works on musculo-skeletal alignment in all postures to harmonise the movement of the body and instil clarity and peace of mind. It is practised by millions of people throughout the world and is favoured by famous sports personalities such as Ryan Giggs, Justin Langer, Freddie Flintoff and actress Annette Bening.
The Daily Schedule
All holidays follow a similar schedule with yoga & brunch provided every day except for arrivals & departure days. Some holidays are half-board, others are fully catered – check for details. A sample routine is as follows:
9.00am to 11.00am – Yoga Class
11.00am – Delicious Brunch taken at your own leisure
Afternoons are free for resting, exploring, massage, excursions.
5.30pm to 7.0opm – Yoga & Pranayama & Yoga Nidra (Breathing Focus, Quieter Poses, Extended Relaxtion)
7.30pm – Dinner either catered or self-catered depending on holiday.
All the classes are taught by Rachel, and she will be on hand throughout your stay to answer any questions you may have and provide support. Iyengar Yoga concentrates on postural alignment & body awareness to bring about health & well-being. The courses are designed to give participants an indepth experience of yoga asanas, to learn more, improve their practice & to have fun and relax. Guests will often arrive tired & stressed, looking forward to a well-earned break & after their holiday, return home feeling refreshed & renewed. All equipment is provided and all levels of experience and fitness/health catered for.
Other Activities
Plenty of time is scheduled between classes to allow for other activities, quiet time, excursions or extended sunbathing sessions or perhaps a massage treatment from one of the visiting massage therapists.
In Spain and Portugal, horseriding, walking, cycling, bird-watching, surfing and even skiing are available (the Spanish Yoga centre is near to the Sierra Navada mountain range). Other activities could include all kinds of water-sports, sight-seeing, shopping, golf and even motorbike/quad-biking!
Travel & How to Get Here
All the centres are well serviced for either organised transfers, public transport or private taxi. Please visit the individual pages for more information or ask Rachel.
Prices & Booking Information
Please use the contact forms or called Rachel on +44207 5588658 for the latest prices and updates or visit the individual holiday pages here on this site. We are still confirming the Spanish holiday for Autumn so details of that will be available soon and we will be visiting Turkey in spring 2011.
Bespoke Yoga Programmes
If you would prefer your own private yoga course, bespoke breaks can often be arranged for individuals, couples or small groups. For more information about booking your own private yoga programme, please contact Rachel.
For any further information, do contact Rachel using the “CONTACT” tab to the left of this page or any of these numbers:
email: rachel@orangetreeyoga.com Tel: +44 207 558 8658
Fax: +44 0207 900 3783
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