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On most holidays, the structure of the week includes 10 yoga classes (two classes a day with one free day per week). The morning class tends to be dynamic and flowing, based loosely around the Ashtanga form, with the afternoons improvised, developmental and restorative, bringing in the vast body of knowledge of the Feldenkrais Method.
Food is very important! It is generally vegetarian, always delicious and plentiful. Half or full board is usually included in the price. At some venues fish or meat can be offered on occasion for non vegetarians. There are no rules or strict regimes – these are holidays, not boot camps!
Flights and Travel insurance need to be booked separately. See the relevant company details for guidance on this.
To see images from previous Yoga holidays with Ken, please view the Gallery and feel free to contact us with any questions.
HOLIDAYS COMING UP
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The Place: Finca Argayll on La Gomera, Canary Islands
The Dates: 14 – 21 May 2010
The Setting: The highlight of last year! On an unspoilt island this unique venue is in a secluded bay, flanked all around by impressive cliffs. There is a range of comfortable accommodation (single and shared), three stunning vegetarian meals daily, two swimming pools and of course the sea (dolphin spotting trips an option). The community have created amazing organic gardens filled with fruit trees and have built a superb, light filled yoga space. The vegetarian food is outstanding with an abundance of fruit and vegetables from the community garden and homemade bread and cakes!
Flights are to Tenerife, then a fast ferry to La Gomera.
To Book: call Free Spirit Travel on 01273 564 230 and see www.freespirituk.com |
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The Place: Atsitsa on Skyros Island, Greece
The Dates: 20 June - 17 July 2010
The Setting: This is where the holistic holiday began! Ken has been teaching on Skyros since 1989 and always looks forward to being by the Aegean sea in a holistic community where guests can try everything from yoga, massage, singing, sailing, creative writing, personal development and more….. Flights to Athens, then ferry to Skyros.
To Book: www.skyros.com |
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The Place: Astrikas in rural West Crete
The Dates: 31 Aug – 7 Sept 2010
The Setting: A new venue for this year with a wonderful swimming pool and a brand new outdoor yoga shala. The village of Astrikas is up in the hills and well away from the main tourist areas. For our exclusive use we have a small hotel with both single and double rooms available, all of which are en-suite with private balconies. Meals (brunch daily and dinner on five evenings) are taken at a great taverna next door. This venue makes a perfect private yoga retreat, set in typical Cretan undulating, rural landscape. A leisurely downhill walk through the olive groves, taking about an hour, brings you to the lovely unspoilt beach. Or you can take a taxi! Our hosts, David and Juliet offer guided walks and holistic treatments. Flights are to Chania. From £460, ex flight.
To Book: call Free Spirit Travel on 01273 564 230 and see www.westcreteholidays.com and www.freespirituk.com |
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The Place: Health & Yoga Holidays near Bodrum, Turkey
The Dates: 27 Sept – 4 Oct 2010
The Setting: A firm favourite, Health & Yoga Holidays is run by the friendly, hospitable couple Michael and Pervin who create a yogic home from home! It’s the perfect time of year to be beside the seaside in Turkey – still warm but quiet. Days are spent lazing by the sea at the beach front hotel with its own private jetty. A twenty minute walk takes you to Pervin’s house where delicious home cooked vegetarian meals are served on the terrace. Along the path through the flower filled garden is the very private Yoga platform with lovely views. You can also enjoy walks around the local coastline, boat trips, a visit to a hamam and to the weekly market. Flights are to Bodrum. From £460, ex flight.
To Book: call 020 8699 1900 and see www.yogaturkey.co.uk |
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The Place: The Grange by the Sea, on the Isle of Wight
The Dates: 22 – 24 October 2010
The Setting: The Grange in the quaint village of Shanklin, is part of the Skyros organisation and is their UK base for workshops. Even though it is only a two and a half hour journey from London, you really feel you are escaping to another world – of thatched pubs and cosy tearooms. Comfortable en-suite rooms, hearty breakfasts, a sauna, a truly lovely garden with sea views from the deck make The Grange the perfect relaxing weekend getaway. Ken offers three yoga classes over the long weekend. Local practitioners can provide massages and other treatments.
To Book: www.thegrangebythesea.com |
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The Place: Kailasam Yoga in Kerala, South India
The Dates: 6 – 19 Feb 2011
The Setting: Escape the winter blues – with two weeks of Yoga and Ayurveda in balmy, beautiful Kerala. The Centre is in the seaside resort of Kovalam set back in the paddy fields but still only three minutes from the beach. Kailasam is run by Diana, a good friend and British yoga teacher, and her business partner Mohan who runs the Ayurvedic Centre. Most people stay at the Centre where there are well appointed rooms (single and twin) or you can stay in a hotel nearby overlooking the beach. It has a beautiful yoga studio and after the morning class a scrumptious vegetarian brunch is served with freshly squeezed juices. Other meals are taken in the many fine and very cheap vegetarian or seafood restaurants in the village. On the days off trips can be organised including an overnight journey on a traditional houseboat on the Keralan backwaters. Flights are to Trivandrum. From £590, ex flight.
To Book: call Free Spirit Travel on 01273 564 230 and see www.yogaindia.co.uk and www.freespirituk.com |
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