Scaravelli Yoga Retreat: Duncton Mill details

Huzur Vadisi, Turkey, 14th - 21st September, 2009

This will be a glorious week of slow and gentle explorations of the body, mind and spirit, focusing on gently awakening our physical awareness. Together we will explore elements of the teachings of Vanda Scaravelli, including breath, and the flow of gravity through the body to reveal and release the natural freedom of the body, particularly the spine. This approach to yoga gradually enables us to reveal long-held patterns, helping us find a new lightness and suppleness.

Last year, the group fell in love with this delightful and unusual centre. High in the hills overlooking Gocek, Huzur Vadisi is surrounded by virgin pine forest, olive trees and figs. From here you can walk unhindered in any direction to spectacular viewpoints over the coast and islands, and inland to unfolding mountain ranges. It's a truly peaceful and very natural space, perfect for total relaxation, immersion in yoga, and with almost guaranteed great weather.

The atmosphere here is relaxed and friendly, and particularly welcoming to people holidaying on their own. Hammocks are strung enticingly between the trees, there is a beautiful natural stone swimming pool, and a traditional wooden kosk, (like an exotic tree house), which is a favourite spot for siestas and evening gatherings.

Yoga classes take place in the mornings and late afternoon in the beautiful yoga shala, where often the only sound is a shepherd’s flute or the tinkling of goat bells in the surrounding hills.

To complete the experience, we will also be joined by Robert Annis, a very talented and intuitive massage therapist, who will be on hand to soothe aching muscles and help everyone to simply wind down, and enjoy the simplicity and beauty of this lovely space.

Accommodation
Accommodation is in nomadic yurts, circular domed "tents", made on a wooden trellis frame. Comfortable and spacious, in hot weather the apex of the roof is left open to the sky - the so called "Eye of Heaven", so that at night you can see the stars from your bed. Equipped with "proper" beds, electricity, wooden floors and home comforts, it is definitely not camping! Some rooms are also available in the farmhouse. There are shared bathroom areas with ample toilet, shower and washing facilities and solar heated water.

Yurt in olive grove

Price Sharing	£499 per person sharing in a twin/yurt or room.
Price Single	Single yurts are available for a £100 supplement, but availability is always limited and dependent on group numbers. First come, first served!
Included	All food, yoga and accommodation.
Not included	Flights, excusions, transfers, insurance, drinks and snacks.

Food
Food at Huzur Vadisi is delicious, vegetarian/vegan and based on fresh local produce - fruit, vegetables, pulses, nuts, cheeses and yoghurt.

Programme
We arrive on Monday, and start yoga sessions on Tuesday morning. There are two, two hour long yoga sessions each day, one in the morning, the other in the late afternoon - but of course, if you prefer to laze by the pool, or indulge in a supremely relaxing massage, then that's fine! There will be one day "off", (usually Thursday) during which you are free to explore the local area, or join us for a full day's boat trip around the beautiful bay of Gocek (£35 approx each, for a minimum of 10 people), anchoring in quiet coves for lunch, tea and swimming. The local village of Gocek which is only a twenty minute taxi ride away has a pretty marina with shops, little bars and restaurants, providing all amenities.

Getting there ...
There are regular charter flights to Dalaman – which is a four hour flight from the UK.
The airport is about 30 minutes from Huzur Vadisi, and a minibus transfer will meet the group flight for £18 per person, to include both journeys. Those arriving on different flights will need to make their own arrangements to arrive by local taxi, which is around £36 one way. You will receive full details, including directions, upon receipt of your final payment.

Flights

Try the following for charter flights:
http://www.flythomascook.com
http://www.travelrepublic.co.uk

Kay or Julie at Robinson Travel 01237 476 798
Flightline 0800 036 0777
Unijet 08705 336336
Airtours 0800 028 4934
First Choice 0870 750 0001
Thomson 0870 550 2555

Flying out on the Friday or Saturday before the retreat begins gives you the opportunity to make the most of the weekend and relax in the Turkish sun before we meet up on Monday. It can also mean a slightly cheaper flight!

To book ...

Please send a cheque for £200 non-refundable deposit to:
Catherine Annis,
C/o Triyoga, 6 Erskine Road,
Primrose Hill
London NW3 3AJ.

Final payments should be made no later than four weeks before departure. If you are booking within that time, the full amount is payable.

If you have any questions, please do contact me in advance. Please note that whilst I will do everything possible to adhere to the programme and details laid out above, some things are outside my control, and therefore I reserve the right to make changes if necessary.

Eye of Heaven