Ayurveda and Yoga weekend, 19-21 February 2010

In the depths of the snow, remember Spring is just around the corner! Detox, relax and immerse yourself in Ayurveda in beautiful countryside outside Bath. This weekend is designed to provide a ‘toolkit’ to help you live a more balanced life. Ayurveda recommends detoxing to eliminate any dosha imbalances that naturally build through the seasons. Classical Ayurvedic detoxification is called Panchakarma and is ideally undertaken once a year. However, given the time and expense of this, a simple home detox is more easily achieved.

Spring is an ideal time to do this, so we’ll begin the good work on this weekend allowing you to continue when you get home. Ayurvedic detox remedies such as Aloe Vera juice, and herbal formulations (Triphala and Trikatu) will be provided to aid a digestive cleanse and can be purchased to continue your home detox.

“I had a blissful weekend, it really DOES feel like the world was escaped for longer than two days and the good effects are definitely still with me (albeit a little more jaded now, trying to work in a noisy office that’s having building work done only a few feet away)… but peace and love remains! Thanks once again for an inspiring and beautifully soul cleansing weekend!”

• Yoga: 3 Hatha yoga classes (90 minutes). Beginners to advanced catered for though some experience is necessary. Sessions will include pranayama, asanas as well as relaxation and some yoga philosophy. The morning classes will be energising and the evening classes more restorative.


• Ayurveda: Introduction to Ayurvedic theory, bodycare and nutrition with a practical emphasis throughout. Learn which doshas you are predominant in, and Ayurvedic diet/lifestyle advice for a healthy Spring. You’ll make fresh chutneys, face scrubs and home remedies for Spring ailments.


• Ayurvedic Consultations: A limited number of individual Ayurvedic Consultations are also available over the weekend for those who want to get a more in-depth understanding of any current health issues. An initial consultation is £45 and lasts 60-90 minutes. Any herbs prescribed will be sent to you afterwards, along with diet, lifestyle and treatment advice for general health or specific conditions. Follow up consultations are available by phone 4 weeks later.


• Treatments available: Thai Yoga massage available with Teresa.  Prices are £45 for a 90 minute treatment. This type of massage works well with yoga practice.


• Food: All food is organic, seasonal and locally sourced where possible. All meals are vegetarian with an emphasis on low wheat, dairy and refined sugar to allow the body to detox. The day begins with a detoxifying shot of Aloe vera or barley grass. The menus will incorporate Ayurvedic healing recipes such as ‘kitcharee’ and mung dhal soup.


• Costs: Price per person for two people sharing in the Mill is £300. Cost for single occupancy is £400. This covers 2 nights accommodation in the Mill, 2 Hatha yoga classes, 3 Ayurveda workshops, and all food and drinks but excludes individual consultations and treatments. Non residential places are available for £200 which includes all food and drinks at the Mill (3 meals a day). There are several B&B’s very nearby- please click here for details. Non-residential price includes all food and drinks at the Mill (3 meals a day).
  
  

If you have any further questions please contact Jo on 07753 678 582 or Melissa on 07786363553.

Your deposit will be refunded in full if you cancel up to one month before the weekend. Refunds thereafter are dependant on being able to fill your place.

Testimonials:

“The whole weekend has been amazing- I  didn’t realise how much relaxation and contemplation I would be able to achieve in a weekend. Fantastic setting with a lovely pool wonderful! I feel like I’ve been away for days and days.”

“Overall the weekend was excellent, and difficult to improve upon. The food, yoga, massage were all great, in gorgeous surroundings and I particularly enjoyed the good company, and swapping shared wisdom. Thank you!”

“I loved the yoga which was pitched at just the right level. It was also good to learn how yoga can be incorporated into daily life, and after the weekend my general understanding of yoga has deepened”.

“The location was absolutely beautiful and I enjoyed the walks very much, as well as the view and looking at the stars. The energising and relaxing yoga sessions were pure bliss. The fact that classes were small was also a real bonus. I found the silent mediation walk a very peaceful way to start the though, though would never have thought of it before”.

Friday:

• Arrival from 6.30pm
• Supper 7.30pm, followed by introduction to the weekend over Yogi Chai

Saturday:

• Cleansing mug of hot water and Aloe Vera or Barley grass (7.45am)
• Meditation and Energising yoga (8.00-9.30am)
• Healthy brunch (9.45am)
• Introduction to Ayurveda Workshop - focus on spring health (12.00 - 1.30)
• Tea and savoury snack (2.30pm)
• Ayurveda Beauty & Body Care Workshop (4.30-6.30pm)
• Healthy Supper (7.15pm) followed by an inspiring film

Sunday:

• Cleansing mug of hot water and Aloe Vera or Barley grass (7.45am)
• Meditation and Energising yoga (8.00-9.30am)
• Healthy brunch (9.45am)
• Treatments, relaxing, free time
• Ayurvedic Cooking & Nutrition workshop (1.30- 4.00pm)
• Departure From 5.15pm

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