JIVAMUKTI YOGA & MEDITATION HOLIDAYS – “BACK TO NATURE”
Amieira, Portugal, August 19th – 25th 2017
This yoga holidays are designed to get rid of stress and exhaustion, connecting with nature and with ancient practices that allow us to achieve deep relaxation and recharge us with vital energy. Listento your body, change your habits and recharge your spirit, with a memorable yoga and wellness experience. Jivamukti Yoga and meditation holidays – join us !
THE PLACE
The retreat center is set in six hectares of a traditional Portuguese rural estate in the gorgeous countryside of central Portugal. A peaceful place of authentic yogic practice and an opportunity to rest and restore in a beautiful location. When you are not practicing yoga there will be plenty of time to socialise, relax by the salt water pool, explore the surrounding forest, read a book from the extensive library, recharge and just be in the moment. There are pergolas and hammocks dotted all around the grounds so finding space is very easy. We chose this place for its authenticity and closeness to nature, with its sounds, smells and colours.
FLOW OF THE DAY
MORNINGS begin at 8am with with meditation, pranayama and a dynamic Jivamukti yoga practice with Candida. After yoga we will enjoy the breakfast and some free time to relax in the pool and in nature. At 2pm we will enjoy a healthy fresh lunch outside, on the terrace overlooking the valley.
AFTERNOONS can be spent relaxing, reading, swimming or exploring the village and the Zezere river routes. At 6pm we will meet again with Candida and Sofía for a yin / restorative practice together, or a specific workshop.
EVENINGS will find us sharing our dinner under the stars – appreciating the delicious tastes, good food and great company! We will have a time together after dinner with meditation, chanting and closing of the day, related to the retreat theme.
JIVAMUKTI YOGA
Daily yoga classes will be offered in a way to release tensions and at the same time awaken energy and vitality, helping students grow in their own personal practice. Classes are open to all levels of practitioners, and can range from vigorous dynamic classes to gentle, meditative classes. They will be moulded to fit everybody’s needs, and students will get personalized attention and space to deeply explore their practice. The Jivamukti Yoga method, created in 1984 by Sharon Gannon and David Life, is taught in a dynamic “vinyasa” style, where each movement is linked to the breath. People love this style of yoga for the way it brings together the philosophical, intellectual, spiritual and physical aspects of yoga. Sanskrit chanting, uplifting music, yogic breathing practices and meditation are part of every class.
CANDIDA VIVALDA
Certified Jivamukti yoga and Yoga Therapy instructor, Candida Vivalda, will facilitate the classes, helping each student focus on improving their practice and gaining new insights into their bodies and minds. Candida, originally from Rome, has been studying and practicing yoga since 2003, throughout Europe, United States and India, in workshops and retreats with renowned teachers. In 2013, after some transformative months spent traveling around India and Asia, she got the Certification to teach Jivamukti yoga, with the aim of making reality her passion for yoga and teaching, and of sharing with students the wonderful message of compassion and happiness that is Yoga. Candida teaches regularly Jivamukti yoga in Madrid, at workshops and retreats in Italy and Spain, at Yoga congresses and conferences.
Cándida Vivalda
SOFÍA FERNÁNDEZ
Certified Hatha Yoga, Pilates and Natural Movement teacher. She is passionate about the beauty and precision of the human body while in movement. The desire to delve into the magic of movement, anatomy and biomechanics of the body led her to train in different specialties around physical activity and health. She has been running her own Pilates and Yoga studio in Madrid for 11 years. In her classes Sofía tries to integrate the knowledge coming from different fields, to offer traditional Hatha Yoga classes with a special eye on the technique, the balance in each position, the fluidity of the transitions and a great respect for the body. Her main goal is that students feel good and balanced after class.
CUISINE
Healthful, vegetarian food is part of the retreat and detox experience. The cuisine is simple and tasty, prepared with love and attention to the details and presentation, using delicious fresh and local ingredients from the local markets. A raw chocolate making workshop is possible on request (by donation).
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Location: Amieira (Castelo Branco, Portugal).
- Nearest airports: Lisbon.
- Nearest bus station: Oleiros.
- Maximum guests: 15. A minimum group is required to carry out the retreat.
- If you have booked and there’s not enough people, the money will be refunded.
- Check in time: from 5pm on 19th August. Check out time: after lunch on August 25th.
- Language: the retreat will be held in English and/or Spanish (depending on the group).
MORE INFO AND RESERVATIONS candida@jivamuktimadrid.com
INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT*
- 6 nights accommodation (various types of bedrooms, single, double, twin or eco-friendly caravans in nature).
- All meals (vegetarian breakfast, brunch, dinner)
- Daily morning and afternoon yoga classes, meditation, pranayama.
- Use of the facilities of the Center: swimming pool, hammocks, 6 hectares of nature, yoga mats, blocks, belts.
- Free transfer from/to Oleiros village, on arrival and departure day.
*Airfare, bus fare not included
PRICES PER PERSON
- Single room 700€
- Double room 650€
- Eco-friendly caravans in nature (single occupancy) 550€
- Cabin in the woods (single occupancy) 450€
Bathrooms are shared among 2/3 rooms.
Early bird discount: 50 euros off! (For reservations confirmed before April 30th).
A 100 euros non-refundable deposit is required to confirm the reservation. Full payment due before 31th July.
MORE INFO AND RESERVATIONS
Contact us by phone (+34) 914451952 or using the contact form click here!
candida@jivamuktimadrid.com (+34) 615735254