Lesbos Yoga holiday Greece with teacher Kirsten Slots in Molivos village on Lesbos Island of Greece
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Yoga |
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Company name
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Kirsten Slots Yoga |
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Molivos/Molyvos |
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Region
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North Lesbos |
Location
The International Yoga holiday workshop in Greece is located in the Pine forest of Molivos/Molyvos village on the Greek Aegean Island of Lesbos. Because its in the open air it will give you a nice breeze during your workshop.
Description activity
Yoga Holiday in Greece (Teachers will speak English)
Experience yoga on Lesbos, one of the most beautiful and peaceful islands in Greece.
We stay at the cozy Nassos Guesthouse in the hart village Molivos. Molivos has beautiful cobble stoned streets, beautiful architecture and lots of tavernas. Everywhere, the eye meets beauty and esthetic. The landscape is green and varied with mountains and small bays. During the week we arrange excursions for those who wish, to the nearby hot springs with healing thermal water.
Yoga classes
Classes will take place from 9.00 – 12.00, open air in a cool and shady pine forest. The beautiful surrounding itself creates the peace and quiet, which is the essence in yoga. Yoga holiday is suitable for both beginners, who wish an introduction to yoga, and for the experienced who which to deepen their practice. During the week there will be a whole day off with no class.
The yoga will be taught in English.
Yoga program
Consist of physical exercises which stretches and strengthens the body and is finished with relaxation an meditation. On yoga holiday we start with simple yoga exercises and we build up the program during the week. The teachers have more than 20 years experience with yoga. We plan the yoga program, so we can take care of individual needs. You will get inspiration on how you can best continue your yoga practice, when you return from the yoga holiday.
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your Danish Yoga teacher Kirsten (speaks English)
Prices Yoga course
Travel info:
There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Lesbos every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. You can book your flight with Select international 030-2318408 (no website available) when you have booked your flight let us know and we can book you on the course and the Guesthouse
If you which to extend your holiday it’s possible to book an extra week(s) before of after you week of Yoga. Other option might be to combine your yoga holiday with island hopping in Greece, you can also fly via Athens, and sail or fly on to Lesbos Mytilini (Mytilene). See prices and timetable
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www.hellasferries.net
Weaving together Yoga and Alexander Technique with mindful yoga holiday in Greece.
June 29 - July 5 - 2009 (clas starts on Monday June 30)
An opportunity for stillness, mindfulness and conscious awareness of the body mind unity.
Unwind and recharge on the Greek island of Lesvos. You will stay in the peaceful village Molivos and enjoy outdoor morning sessions with yoga and Alexander Technique. In a pleasant shady pine forest you will be experiencing the peace and serenity of nature while balancing your body, mind and spirit with mindful bodywork.
The rest of the day you are free to explore the beautiful island: Revitalising at the nearby hot springs, enjoying the unspoilt beaches, walking panoramic mountain paths or enjoying excellent food at the local restaurants. During the week we will arrange excursions for those who wish. Wednesday is a whole day off.
Read more and see photos: http://www.yogaworkshop.dk/
Hatha Yoga
We work with simple yoga postures to open, strengthen and relax the body. The yoga classes are totally non-competitive, following the principle that you only work within your own limits of comfort. The yoga teacher will guide the class and the Alexander Technique teacher will help you deepen the postures by gentle 'hands-on' work. Both teachers has more than 20 years of experience with mindful bodywork and will be attending each students individual needs. The session ends with restorative and relaxation practice with meditation and yoga Nidra.
Alexander Technique
The art of "unlearning". It is a subtle method of releasing body and mind from old habits and attitudes. The technique helps you rediscover a more natural way of moving, enhances awareness and encourages a new sense of coordination, energy and freedom. You will have the opportunity to recognise and "undo" tensions and begin a process of re-educating your body and thinking.
Who can participate
Yoga holiday with Alexander Technique is suitable for anybody who is interested in a holistic and rejuvenating getaway. Yoga holiday offers the beginner and experienced an opportunity to extend and deepen the practice so you can leave with a renewed sense of wellbeing. The course will be taught in English
Schedule
You need to arrive in Molivos on Sunday 29th June. The course starts Monday at 10.00 and ends Saturday 5th July. Contact Kirsten for boarding details: Tel +4532547651 or kirsten@yogaworkshop.dk
Price:
200 € for the course not including meals and boarding.
The Teachers
Kirsten Slots
is a certified Yoga teacher who holds yoga and meditation retreats in Denmark, Greece and India. She began her yoga practice in 1984 and started teaching in 1997. Kirsten received her formal training with Aase Kristensen, Denmark and has furthermore studied ayurveda and yoga therapy in India. Over the years she has integrated this knowledge and experience into her teaching. She enjoys nurturing and assisting people in self-discovery, helping them gain awareness about their connection to their body, mind and spirit.
Pippa Bondy
has developed and maintained a thriving Alexander Technique private practice since 1991, and has a total of 20 years experience as an Alexander teacher. She has worked with thousands of people and developed her work to support those who suffer from pain and trauma, both physical and emotional. She has facilitated courses for staff at children's hospices and trained student Alexander Technique teachers in the UK and the USA. Pippa has also facilitated courses and workshops for the health care, educational, social work and business communities. She currently works in London, North Wales and in the USA. Pippa is also a wilderness-rites-of-passage passage guide and she offers courses in a ceremonial form that unites the 'old ways' with modern healing methods. www.pipbondy.com and ww.ancienthealingways.co.uk
Yoga Workshop Schedule 2009
Classes always starts and stops on a Sunday
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Month
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Class
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Start
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End
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| May |
Danish |
17-05 |
31-05 |
| June |
Danish |
01-06 |
07-06 |
| June |
International class |
29-06 |
05-07 |
| July |
Danish |
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05-07 |
| August |
Danish |
16-08 |
31-08 |
| September |
Danish |
01-09 |
06-09 |
Lesbos Yoga holiday Greece with teacher Kirsten Slots in Molivos village on Lesbos Island of Greece