Iyengar Yoga With Rachel Lovegrove

Yoga Holidays at Quinta Mimosa and Monte na Luz, Algarve

Rachel hosts her Portugal Yoga Holidays at Quinta Mimosa and has been coming to this much loved venue since 1993. Here, guests are provided with daily yoga classes in the fabulous air-conditioned yoga studio, gorgeous brunch after each morning session, evening dinner (except on two evenings when we eat out) and optional massage treatments.

Rachel also hosts her holidays at the tranquil, Monte na Luz Yoga Retreat centre in the hills above Loule. This Dutch run centre has extensive and well tended grounds, wonderfully crafted facilities and a beautifully appointed swimming pool. Delicious vegetarian food is provided and all accommodation is en-suite in either single, twin or triple rooms.  This year, we are offering an optional Vegetarian Cookery Workshop with our wonderful vegetarian chef, Wendy.

Both venues are only 5 minutes from the historic town of Loule and 15 minutes from the Algarve coast with its miles of sandy beaches. They are also just 25 minutes from Faro Airport.

Retreats and Workshops with Rachel 2011/2012

EARLY BOOKINGS DISCOUNTS

Pay your booking deposit before 14th Feb 2012 and receive €30 discount on all prices.

Pay in FULL before 14th Feb 2012 and receive €75 discount on all prices.

Returning guests automatically receive a €30 discount on bookings at any time.

Prices & Booking Information

Quinta Mimosa – prices include 7 nights accommodation, 10 yoga classes, 6 brunch meals, 5 evening dinners and exclusive use of the facilities.  €599 (dormitory), €730 (twin ensuite per person), €765 (single shared bath) and €850 (single ensuite). Non residential and non-yoga prices also available.

Monte na Luz - Prices include 7 nights accommodation and all meals (brunch & dinner), 10 yoga classes, and exclusive use of the facilities.  Prices are €730 twin, €850 single, €699 triple.  All rooms are ensuite. Non residential and non-yoga prices also available.

HOLIDAY DETAILS

On all holidays, unless otherwise specified, there will be a programme of posture (asana) work in the mornings with more meditative and restorative/relaxing 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 such as walking, horse-riding, golf or surfing nearby.

Both Quinta Mimosa and Monte na Luz are long running retreat centres, situated just 20 minutes from Faro Airport and only 5 minutes from the historic town of Loule and 15 minutes from the beautiful Algarve coast. Mimosa and Monte na Luz have been hosting yoga retreats for over 20 years and both are well-known for their warmth & hospitality.  You will be in wonderful surroundings with friendly people from all walks of life. If you are travelling on your own or with a friend you will find that there is plenty of space to have quiet moments to yourself & plenty of good company for when you need it.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Although it may vary according to the venue and time of year, a sample holiday programme will run as follows:

8.30am to 10.30am – Yoga Class

10.30am – Delicious Brunch taken at your own leisure followed by free time for resting, exploring, massage, excursions.

5.30pm to 7.0opm – Yoga & Pranayama (Breathing Focus, Recuperative & Relaxation) followed by dinner or an evening off to sample local cuisine.

THE YOGA

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.  The classes 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.  Where possible, Rachel can also offer private sessions extra to the programme during your holiday.

THE ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation at Quinta Mimosa is arranged in 3 converted farmhouses. There are 3 ensuite rooms in each house with lounge, fully equipped kitchen, terrace and barbeque area for each house. Also on site are 2 swimming pools all exclusively for the use of residential guests of Quinta Mimosa. The ensuite rooms can be shared between two or for a supplement as single occupancy, unless otherwise specified. Also available is a dormitory area accommodating up to 5 people, in a mezzanine gallery integrated above the fully equipped yoga studio, or a separate twin room which shares the bathroom with the dormitory area.

At Monte na Luz, there are single and double rooms arranged in small cottages and the main building with views overlooking the hills towards Loule and the Algarve coast. There is a daily mini-bus service to the town and the beach is only 15 minutes drive away.  It’s a tranquil spot with no light pollution and great for bird and nature lovers.  Dutch owned and run, it is a comfortable and serene space with a warm welcome always offered by it’s team, Frank and Odille.

All the accommodation is decorated and furnished with love and there are plenty of places to sit & read, relax, swim, lounge, chat, meditate and enjoy!

WEATHER

The weather in the Algarve is fantastic with endless days of sunshine and a short, mild winter.  Temperatures climb steadily from an average maximum of 18c in March to a peak in August of up to 33c.  The Algarve has over 3,000 hours of sunshine throughout the year and our September & October holidays afford warm, sunny, dry weather with temperatures still in the mid to high 20′s.

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.  There are swimming pools at both venues and beach towels are provided.

Within easy reach are historic towns & villages, spectacular scenery, excellent beaches, golfing, horse riding, tennis, sailing, walking & even go-karting! For those who seek the surf, the famous Atlantic west coast is only 50 minutes away with some of the best surfing beaches in Europe & in the other direction, Spain is only an hour away.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Fly to Faro from many airport destinations.  To check for flights, you can use www.skyscanner.net to check on all the options available.  Both Monte na Luz and Quinta Mimosa are situated just 20 minutes taxi/car ride from Faro Airport and only 2 hours train from Lisbon or car or bus from Seville. Taxi transfers from Faro cost around €25-30 each way. Rachel will put guests who are arriving at the same time in touch with each other so they can share taxis and she will also book your cab with Mario, our friendly, local taxi guy. Monte na Luz offer a transfer service for €10 per person. We can help you with your travel arrangements if you are having difficulties or need more advice. Hire car is easily arrange in advance or once your arrive and bicycle hire is also available.

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

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