Astanga Yoga retreat in Puglia, Italy, 5th – 12th September 2010 at Yoga in Salento
Following on from last year’s wonderful experience, with kind thanks to our charming hosts Frizzi and Marc, we will again be teaching our Astanga Yoga Retreat at Yoga In Salento, Puglia, Italy, from 5th-12th September 2010.
The retreat takes place at Yoga In Salento’s Eco-resort Le Campine, a spacious 20 acre property with shady gardens, ancient trees, swimming pool, organic vegetable garden, olive grove, historic villa and a masseria, constructed around 1900, with vaulted high ceilings and classic decoration. Le Campine is a family home beautifully maintained and specifically set up for yoga retreats, with accommodation located inside the villa, masseria and in 3 separate apartments. Within the peaceful vaulted rooms of the masseria are two special yoga spaces and a massage room.
Six morning Mysore-Style Astanga Yoga classes will be taught in the traditional method. Emanuele and Bella teach each student according to his/her own needs and students practice at their own pace with adjustments and individual attention. Three late-afternoon yoga classes give participants the chance to ask questions and explore aspects of yoga practice more deeply.
Brunch, light lunch and dinner are prepared using fresh organic home-grown and local products. Meals are vegetarian and deliciously Italian. One evening per week is the chef’s night off and there will be no dinner – there are some amazing restaurants to visit in the stunning baroque city of Lecce, beautiful coastal towns of Otranto and Gallipoli and villages nearby.
Fantastic coastline surrounds Yoga in Salento, approximately 20-30 minutes in every direction and it is highly recommended to hire a car to explore the stunning beaches and crystal blue seas, coastal towns, the cultural city of Lecce and areas of natural and historic beauty and interest. Or if you are more in the mood to just retreat, then take a good book and just lay back by the pool and take walks around Le Campine, it’s the heart of Salento in every sense.
Price
Superior Triple with private bathroom 706 Euros
Classic Double with sharing bathroom 762 Euros
Superior Double with private bathroom 846 Euros
Superior Single with private bathroom 1091 Euros
Space is limited so do book early to increase the likelihood of securing your chosen accommodation. There are discounts for early booking (see further below).
Rates include
* 7 nights accommodation
* 7 vegetarian organic breakfasts and 6 light lunches and dinners (no dinner on Thursday, no lunch on departure day)
* 9 yoga classes
* Airport transfers to and from Brindisi airport
* Swimming pool, sun loungers and chairs
* Internet wi-fi spot + available PC
* Yoga library
* Access to all common areas
* Assistance of Frizzi and Marc, the owners, and us at all times for planning trips and any necessity
Booking discount:
40 Euros discount if booked before 5th June 2010
Book online through the Yoga in Salento website: http://www.yogainsalento.com/prenotabooking/modulo-di-prenotazionebooking-form/
Payment can be made via credit or debit card and by bank transfer.
A deposit of 200 Euros is required to ensure your place.
For all bookings please see terms and conditions on Yoga in Salento website.
Flights
Flights are not included in the prices. Please book your flight independently:
Brindisi is the most convenient airport.
Ryanair flies directly from London Stansted to Brindisi.
Alitalia flies from London Heathrow to Brindisi with stop in Rome with many daily flights.
An alternative airport is Bari, however participants must pay for their own transfer as around 1.5 hours from the retreat. Yoga in Salento can arrange a taxi if required.
Yoga in Salento location map: http://www.yogainsalento.com/location/travel-info/
For further information and images of the stunning Salento region please visit: http://www.yogainsalento.com/location/salento/
Astanga Yoga Retreats, Bella (Annabelle) Galt and Emanuele Rossi accept no responsibility or liability for personal accident, death, loss, theft or damage to self or personal goods, cancellation of flights, delays, or costs to extend holiday/retreat due to illness or extreme/adverse weather conditions. All yoga retreats and holidays are undertaken at your own risk. All guests must obtain valid travel insurance and coverage for any eventuality on the retreat as we are not responsible or liable for any loss, thefts, damage to personal property, sickness or injuries incurred. We are also not liable for: flight cancellations and delays, natural disasters, threat of war, airport closure, civil strife, industrial action, technical transfer problems, staff cancellations, unforeseen changes in personal circumstances, participants’ medical or psychological conditions which may develop during or subsequent to the retreat or any other events beyond our control. We are not responsible for the individual behaviour of any group member or other guest at the accommodation. All masseurs and therapists who may offer their services on our retreats have been carefully selected and work independently, carrying their own insurance and licences.
