Radiantly Alive Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh

For many of us the "holiday" season is not much of a holiday at all and can sometimes be more stressful than relaxing. Vinyasa Flow Yoga leaves you feeling calm, alive and refreshed. That's why this yoga retreat in Goa comes at the perfect time to take a week to yourself and have a true holiday.

De-stress and detox from the December madness, shed the extra holiday pounds and start your year off feeling rejuvenated, happy, alive and clear. Break up the long, grey winter by taking a week to yourself and come join me on a yoga escape to one of my favorite parts of the world!!

Give your body a treat by indulging in a multitude of fun, rejuvenating activities including twice daily two hour yoga sessions, swimming, boat outings, beach parties, walks, massages and super healthy, yummy food!

There will be plenty of yoga during your Radiantly Alive Goa yoga escape with various dynamic, creative and restorative practices depending on our day's schedule. Some of our more dynamic yoga sessions will explore fun, challenging postures that aren't normally explored in regular group classes. There will be a lot of time for questions about both the physical and philosophical side of yoga and you will really get a chance to dive deep into your practice, strengthen your body, lighten your spirit and clear your mind. Not to mention meet new people!

What I love about this part of India is that it truly does have something for everyone, for whatever mood you're in. If you are feeling mellow or introspective and just want some time to yourself to chill out you can indulge in quiet afternoons getting a massage or just relaxing with a long overdue book under the sun. Or if you are feeling adventurous and want to explore the culture you can take a 15 minute walk along the beach and make some new friends at the colorful markets, restaurants, bars and cafes.

Our night's will be spent doing various optional activities such as a fire pit ceremony, movie night, beach disco, group dinner in town and moonlight meditation. It happens to be a full moon (January 30th) during our retreat so on our last night together there will be various full-moon celebrations taking place on the beach for those who like dancing under the stars!

Ashiyana Goa Retreat is such a beautiful space that a mere description and a few pictures don't do it justice. It really is a magical little place that has been built on this beautiful stretch of sand in Mandrem beach. The luxury eco-lodges are beautifully done up, spacious and the accommodation is shared. Or if you prefer, you can choose a single luxury room (at a supplemental fee) or for same price have your own simple large beach hut. The retreat's yoga shala is wonderful to practice in. You really feel as though you've stepped into another world, completely calm and serene.  There's nothing quite like practicing yoga in a space like this; outdoors, warm weather, brilliant sunshine enveloping you everyday......

I do hope you can make some time for yourself to come and join us on a fabulous week of sun, sand, yoga, laughs and adventure!!
When:  January 24th-31st, 2010
Where: Ashiyana Yoga Retreat
            Goa, India

Cost:    Early bird registration (can pay installments)

if booked by December 12th: 600pp (deposit 200)

after December 12th: 675pp (deposit 200)
Full payment due by January 12th, 2010

These prices are for shared accommodation in luxury eco-lodge or single accommodation in simpler beach huts. For single luxury room please add £375 to price.

Price includes 7 nights accommodation, daily yoga sessions, all meals at the retreat and a few group activities. Does not include flights (many cheap charter flights from London available) or travel insurance.

If you are interested in joining us please e-mail me on mercedes@mercedesyoga.com for registration form or if you have any questions.
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