International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 55 | Page 69

“The retreat has a fun, playful style and there’s no pressure to create perfect yoga postures” Twice daily yoga practice will be held in the beautiful, light filled yoga studio or outside in the Mediterranean gardens and you will also venture out into the village and surrounding area on Silent Meditation walks, a form of meditation in action using our experience of walking as our focus. When you walk within nature you can actually feel the stresses of life slip away, it is impossible not to be positive when in nature and you will return with a natural high, this is something you can do anywhere and on your return you should continue to find places where you can walk, think and be. The retreat has a fun, playful style and there’s no pressure to create perfect yoga postures. This week will be to focus on yourself and how yoga feels to you. There will be plenty of opportunity to experience their pampering therapies including Ayurvedic treatments and Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian) Massage. Food, for me, plays a huge part in how we feel. How we nourish our bodies and minds is ultimately the key to how we think and feel and the food you will enjoy on your retreat will not disappoint. Daily healthy Breakfast Brunch, after morning class, consisting of freshly baked bread each day, cereals, nuts, seeds and fresh seasonal fruit. Dinner is prepared freshly each day using local organic produce and is always a variety of delicious vegetarian dishes with salad and fruit, alcohol is available at a discounted rate to guests. They can cater for special dietary needs just let them know of your requirements in advance of the retreat. Teas, coffees, herbal teas and water are available free throughout the day During your stay there will be two evenings where your taste buds can explore local restaurants. One of these evenings your group will visit a local restaurant the other will be a plus you will enjoy a day out taking a short trip to a local beach, taking a leisurely walk down a canyon to the beach and lunch further along the coast at a local restaurant. There are plenty of opportunities to relax by the pool whilst sipping juice from the juice bar, you can take time out to read those books that have been piling up, you can enjoy the company of your new friends, you can laugh until your sides hurt but ultimately, this is an opportunity for you to reconnect with your inner self and return home energised, refreshed and equipped to deal with any situation. This is your time. Contact www.juliebladon.com [email protected] [phone]. www.internationallifestylemagazine.com