UNION
Sun & Moon
Italy
TUNE IN TO YOUR CREATIVITY - Yoga Retreat Italy May 6th-10th 2020
Everyone is creative. However, the society we live in doesn’t always allow us to express ourselves as we would like to, neither leaves us time after all the routine we’ve done during the day to find out how we could let our imagination flow. We all remember ourselves drawing, making things with our hands, freely singing or dancing in our childhood. We all have a smile when we watch our old photographs which picture ourselves covered with paint or taking some extraordinary pose.
Where did this natural creativity go ? How can we get our innate creative skills back ? We say : "Just tune in and listen what’s inside you"
During five days of retreat we invite you to awaken your creativity through the practice of yoga, meditation and relaxation in an extraordinary and inspiring natural environment in the South Italy. You will enjoy daily dynamic and yin yoga practice as well as yogic sleep to let yourself become completely free and allow your natural creativity flow. Various artistic workshops will help you to find a way to express yourself and introduce everyday creativity in your life and thus increase your well-being.
During your stay you will enjoy a wonderful program deeply opening your body and mind specifically designed for you by Melanie and Maria, both certified yoga teachers with a great experience in the art field. Every day will be fulfilled with new experiences allowing you to discover your own beauty, power, creativity.
Picturesque environment and peaceful atmosphere guarantee full relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind.
“Creativity isn’t just for artistic endeavours or the talented few; it’s not what we do but how we do it that matters,” says Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., scientific director of the Imagination Institute and a researcher in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. “It’s how we approach problems and opportunities that we encounter in our daily lives. We can be creative in almost anything we do, transforming our inner landscape, at work, at play, in parenting or even in our relationships.”
What do you get :
Where did this natural creativity go ? How can we get our innate creative skills back ? We say : "Just tune in and listen what’s inside you"
During five days of retreat we invite you to awaken your creativity through the practice of yoga, meditation and relaxation in an extraordinary and inspiring natural environment in the South Italy. You will enjoy daily dynamic and yin yoga practice as well as yogic sleep to let yourself become completely free and allow your natural creativity flow. Various artistic workshops will help you to find a way to express yourself and introduce everyday creativity in your life and thus increase your well-being.
During your stay you will enjoy a wonderful program deeply opening your body and mind specifically designed for you by Melanie and Maria, both certified yoga teachers with a great experience in the art field. Every day will be fulfilled with new experiences allowing you to discover your own beauty, power, creativity.
Picturesque environment and peaceful atmosphere guarantee full relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind.
“Creativity isn’t just for artistic endeavours or the talented few; it’s not what we do but how we do it that matters,” says Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., scientific director of the Imagination Institute and a researcher in the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania. “It’s how we approach problems and opportunities that we encounter in our daily lives. We can be creative in almost anything we do, transforming our inner landscape, at work, at play, in parenting or even in our relationships.”
What do you get :
- Beautiful location, typical Southern Italian houses, big garden
- Organic local Ayurvedic & vegetarian food
- Daily yoga practice : morning dynamic vinyasa and foundation hatha practice and evening yin and restorative sessions, inside and outside
- Pranayama, meditation and visualisation practices
- Daily yoga nidra practice to awaken your creativity
- A selection of workshops : painting, sculpture, playing music with a selection of instruments, singing and mantra chanting, dancing, meditation and two experienced yoga teachers with a strong background in the arts and art management
- On offer : massage, shamanic & energetic work, private yoga sessions, local cooking workshops.
Bio
MELANIE
With a background in arts and photography, Melanie began her spiritual journey at the age of 17 through various healing practices like meditation, mantra, tantra, shamanic work and reiki. She thoroughly explored ashram life in India which gave her a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy and way of life, of the connection between body, mind and soul and the path to master the union within. After studying Ayurveda medicine in Regents College London, sound tantra, mantra and meditation, she completed her 200 hours YTT with Ravvi’s School of Yoga in July 2019 certified with UK Yoga Alliance. With her natural curiosity, compassion and humor, she has recently started her teaching practice in yoga and healing offering a thoughtful and creative approach to the body, mind and soul. She is successfully running her own hospitality business combining the arts with a complete yoga and meditation retreat within a beautifully self-renovated Wester Auchraw Croft, in Central Scotland.
MARIA
Maria has recently completed her PhD in linguistics at Sorbonne University and has been working for various art institutions in Paris as well as curated several art shows all over Europe. As a trained ballet dancer, her journey into yoga started through asanas, relaxation as well as breathing techniques that allowed her to find balance within body and mind. With a strong interest towards well-being and yogic approach to life and environment whether it is natural or social, she decided to do her yoga teacher training. Since then, she has been giving yoga classes at the most prestigious yoga studios in Paris, spreading and sharing her love for yoga.
With a background in arts and photography, Melanie began her spiritual journey at the age of 17 through various healing practices like meditation, mantra, tantra, shamanic work and reiki. She thoroughly explored ashram life in India which gave her a deeper understanding of yogic philosophy and way of life, of the connection between body, mind and soul and the path to master the union within. After studying Ayurveda medicine in Regents College London, sound tantra, mantra and meditation, she completed her 200 hours YTT with Ravvi’s School of Yoga in July 2019 certified with UK Yoga Alliance. With her natural curiosity, compassion and humor, she has recently started her teaching practice in yoga and healing offering a thoughtful and creative approach to the body, mind and soul. She is successfully running her own hospitality business combining the arts with a complete yoga and meditation retreat within a beautifully self-renovated Wester Auchraw Croft, in Central Scotland.
MARIA
Maria has recently completed her PhD in linguistics at Sorbonne University and has been working for various art institutions in Paris as well as curated several art shows all over Europe. As a trained ballet dancer, her journey into yoga started through asanas, relaxation as well as breathing techniques that allowed her to find balance within body and mind. With a strong interest towards well-being and yogic approach to life and environment whether it is natural or social, she decided to do her yoga teacher training. Since then, she has been giving yoga classes at the most prestigious yoga studios in Paris, spreading and sharing her love for yoga.
VENUE
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A little Masseria of the 17th century, situated in the heart of the most ancient part of the Valley d´Itria on a B road about 4.2 kms fromMartina Franca and within easy reach of Ostuni, Cisternino and Ceglie Messapica, and which has been transformed, following a faithful restoration
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Price:
Euro 850 before March 15, 2020 Euro 900 full price. |
To Book
Contact: creative@mhor.net |
Scotland
Yoga Retreat Wester Auchraw Croft
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Four day Yoga & Meditation Retreat
To unlock your body technology. This four day journey through your body and mind in the beautiful landscape of Scotland will bring you awareness, full relaxation and joy. A balanced practice of dynamic and restorative yoga classes as well as daily meditation and yoga Nidra will nourish you with fresh energy, creativity and love that you will spread once you’re back home. During the retreat you will enjoy a wonderful program deeply opening your body and mind specifically designed for you by Melanie, I am a certified Hatha yoga teacher. Every day will be fulfilled with new experiences allowing you to discover your own beauty and power and inner body technology. Dates: Friday 6-Monday 9th November 2020 Come join Melanie with an artist background and Maria trained Russian Ballet dancer, both certified yoga instructors with UK Yoga Alliance for a 7 days retreat filled with Yoga, yummy food and inspiring surroundings. This wonderful retreat will be held at www.westerauchrawcroft.com/yoga a small retreat centre. Situated in outstanding countryside in the loch side village of Lochearnhead in Perthshire Scotland. Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park. The environment and ambience encourages an open, safe, relaxed and intimate atmosphere which promotes learning and self-development. The many munroes, mountain rivers and lochs are all places to explore on your doorstep to retire you and views that will blow you away. Yoga There will be dynamic Vinyasa and Hatha sessions, gentle and restorative practices, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra, meditation, mantra chanting and healing gong baths to get your yoga fill. As well as all this some free time to enjoy the facilities which includes the use of paddle boards and not to mention the wonderful surrounding area that you will definitely want to explore, munroes lochs flora and fauna abundant on your door step. All are welcome including complete beginners and pregnant ladies.
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Accommodation
The accommodation is within a very beautifully renovated Highland Long house. built in the 18 Century. Comprising of two two twin/double rooms in the house and a 16ft Mongolian yurt set in the grounds of the Croft. Food Delicious vegetarian meals and refreshments created lovingly by Melanie who studied Ayurvedic medicine at Regents college London. Her background in hospitality and working in the kitchen for many years bring a wisdom to the art of food and feeding the body and soul. Please do let me know if you have any dietary requirements and we will do my best to cater to them. Price £400 pps Early bird book before August 1st £350 To Book Please Melanie Lewis Email: creative@mhor.net Tel:07525126482 www.westerauchrawcroft/yoga Cancellation Policy £150 of your payment is a non-refundable deposit. Any cancellations up until 2 weeks before the event will be fully refunded minus the deposit. Unfortunately, any cancellation 14 days prior to the retreat is fully non-refundable.. How to find us: 1/12hrs from Glasgow, Edinburgh or Perth and also all major airports. Directions A84 to Lochearnhead or A85 coming from Perth. Situated in the Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park nestled in the historic village of Lochearnhead. Address: Wester Auchraw Cottage, Lochearnhead FK19 8PT. |
Come join Melanie with an artist background certified yoga instructors with UK Yoga Alliance for a 4 day retreat filled with Yoga, yummy food and inspiring surroundings. This wonderful retreat will be held at www.westerauchrawcroft.com a small retreat centre. Situated in outstanding countryside beside the loch side village of Lochearnhead in Perthshire in Loch Lomand and the Trossachs National Park Scotland, . The environment and ambience encourages an open, safe, relaxed and intimate atmosphere which promotes learning and self-development. The many munroes, mountain rivers and lochs are all places to explore on your doorstep to revive you and views that will blow you away.
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Reviews:
I did an 8 day yoga retreat with Melanie and it was the most life changing experience I have ever had. I started it stressed and lost and ended it with a renewed perspective on life and feeling as fit as a fiddle. The experience was all encompassing and offered experiences I had never had before. I now feel like I can fly!
The accommodation was also amazing - I had a beautiful room with ensuite bathroom and the food was out of this world.
Melanie was an awesome host and went out of her way to help me in any way she could. I would recommend this experience to absolutely everyone. Nina Macdonald Dec 2019
The accommodation was also amazing - I had a beautiful room with ensuite bathroom and the food was out of this world.
Melanie was an awesome host and went out of her way to help me in any way she could. I would recommend this experience to absolutely everyone. Nina Macdonald Dec 2019
Daily Hatha Yoga in the Croft.
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Hatha Yoga in the Croft. I am delighted to bring this art form to you on your stay here with me in the beautiful Highalnds of Central Scotland.
The class start with Pranayama and a strong, powerful and creative asanas sequencing that flow with ease in a 90 min focused session. Completing with Yoga Nedra that pulls in all the energy that you have created into your body and reprograms your subconscious giving you balance, clarity and a joy to walk with into your day or deep night’s sleep. Welcome to your bliss on the matt. 1 Hr session £12 pps. Matts & blankets provided. Time's 7.30-9am or 6-7.30pm Therapies: Click here for more info. |
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Review's
“Melanie was a fantastic tutor. I booked a class for my friends as part of a weekend trip and it really was one of the highlights! A really varied session which meant we all got to find out about our bodies and try different poses and techniques. We all agreed it was of the best classes we'd done!” February 2020