Here are details of the yoga courses provided by our various Yoga teachers:
Yoga and walking weeks combine the two activities in such a way that they complement each other as much as possible. Each day will start with a 2.5 hour yoga class of a general/beginners level then, after a large brunch, various walks will take place. These will vary in length with longish walks on a couple of days and shorter walks other days.
This area is one of outstanding natural beauty with stunning coastlines, mountains and forests. There are also many relics of the ancient civilisations which thrived in this area (especially those of the
Lycians)
.
This area is at the heart of the Lycian Way; a recently opened way-marked route that runs 480km from Antalya to Fethiye.
After walking during the day, there will be a restorative yoga class especially tailored to relieve tired legs before supper.
Yoga & Mosaics Week
Artist Olca Tansuk is teaming up with us for a very special week. Yoga classes will be taught in the morning followed by brunch and some free time. In the late afternoons will be the opportunity to learn how to create your own mosaic masterpieces. Tanksuk is an Istanbul based artist whose fantastic work has been shown internationally.
There will be a cost of £80 each on top of the normal holiday price to cover the cost of this workshop and all materials.
The timing of this holiday is such that you can return home at the end of a stimulating and relaxing week with a selection of self-made Christmas presents in your suitcase!
Here are examples of the sort of pieces that you will be making:
And here are some more examples of Tansuk's work:
This will consist of a 2.5 hour yoga class each morning, and a 2.5 hour Thai massage course in the late afternoon. Both of these will be taught by Leo Sharma who is fully qualified and experienced in both disciplines. The morning yoga will be of a beginners/general level based on the Iyengar introductory syllabus. The time in between the classes during the mid part of the day may be used to participate in various activities and excursions to local places of interest.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is a holistic healing art which was founded in India around 2500 years ago. Derived from Ayurvedic and Yogic sources Thai massage is essentially a spiritual practice based on the movement of prana (life force) along invisible sen (energy) lines. The treatment is applied with the client fully clothed using a combination of acupressure, yoga stretching and energy balancing techniques. This allows the release of deep seated energy blockages on multidimensional levels including the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. In removing these blockages we allow the free circulation of the “life force” bringing with it increased vitality and a sense of well being to the person as a whole.
The course will be structured over five sessions (5 x 2.5 hours) and will provide a thorough introduction to Thai massage. This will allow you to give a full body treatment to friends and family. It should be noted that this is an experiential course and so a certificate will not be issued. Notes on all the techniques shown will be provided.
Course synopsis
- The Origins and Fundamental Principles of Thai Massage
- Essential Techniques and Contraindications of Thai Massage
- The Healing Nature of Thai Massage
Taught Techniques
- Feet and Legs
- Single and Double Stretches
- Abdomen Chest, Arms and Hands
- Back body and Front body stretches
- Head and Face
Self Cleansing Techniques
- Self Cleansing Techniques
- Yoga Postures and Pranayama for Cleansing
