Ashiyana Retreat with Chris Nelson, Alex Diqui and the Ashiyana team

19th - 26th December 2010

The retreat combines practices and teachings that are designed to nurture self-love and an honest expression of your true nature. We are offering a combined program of yoga, various meditation techniques (including Osho), ayurvedic and other massage and wellness treatments, contact improvisation dance and silence, which together will support the easing of the many tensions within your being.

An initial consultation with our in-house chiropractic Alex and one of our wellness therapists will provide you with a tailored pogram for your week-long retreat. It is simply our intention that you ease your physical and emotional tensions to such an extent that you are left to experience yourself more deeply than perhaps ever before.

There will generally be two classes per day, the morning class dedicated to yoga asanas (including pranayama and meditation) with the afternoon class left more fluid, since many of the treatments will take place at this time. Outward silence reflects your inner stillness, and this is perhaps the strongest element of the retreat, particularly if you are not accustomed to silence. In the evenings there will be a group sharing session and some evening entertainment (film, musical, meditation or other) as part of the Ashiyana weekly programme.

We are eager that you relax and enjoy yourself in our exquisite and tranquil setting. Our centre fronts Mandrem Beach and is also on the Mandrem River, a peaceful haven rich with a fantastic variety of trees, plants and wildlife. Apart from all the other attractions of north Goa, such as the markets, we will also organize a dolphin trip on a beautiful old-style fishing boat.

This retreat is an ideal introduction to the Ashiyana Yoga Teacher Training, since it will include many of the aspects which are explored more deeply in the month-long intesive course. 

We look forward to meeting you soon,
Chris, Alex and the Ashiyana team :)

For further details or to book please contact us.

Chris Nelson
Alex Diqui
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