Holy Himalaya Yoga Adventure
2020 TBC
Come and join me on this beautiful journey into the wilderness of the Kumaon district of the Himalayas, a holy and sacred place where we will deepen our practice and also trek to some utterly breathtaking spiritual sites, meeting yogis,devotees and local hill people on the way. We travel to Delhi spending just one night there on the way before taking the overnight train up into the mountains. From there we travel by jeep to the sublime Dunagiri retreat run by lovely Piyush Kumar who is a true visionary.
Accommodation will be in shared rooms to 2 people (single room supplement is available) which are built using traditional methods to ecologically high standards.All rooms have beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and the house and cottages blend into the beautiful Kumaon environment.
Because this is a wild place, there is much evidence of wildlife. We will be sharing our habitat with leopards, bears, porcupines and bandicoots.Eagles soar above us as we practice outdoors and the sound of many mountain birds is our soundtrack.
Food is lovingly prepared by Panditji and his team and sattvic organic food is served to support the practices.
We practice every morning outside on the terrace, and eat breakfast al fresco. We take walks each day which become progressively longer as the stay goes on.
We will visit amazingly powerful temples and spiritual sites, including the famous Babajis cave(See Paramahansas “Autobiography of a yogi) and we also get to meet local families and schoolchildren and learn about their way of life. There are still wandering yogis in the Himalayas and one of them sometimes comes to stay in a special hut at Dunagiri. He is a source of inspiration to all around him and you may get to meet him and experience this too.
We will also trek in enchanted forests and around the hills to glimpse the majestic Himalayas in the distance.
As it will be springtime everything will be beautiful and in bloom, and we will be able to sample special rhododendron tea!
This will be my fourth adventure to Dunagiri and I can’t recommend it enough. It is more than just a yoga holiday or even retreat, it is a life changing experience. You will be inspired and uplifted by the kindness and openness of the people in this district as well as getting an opportunity to have an independent travel experience supported by a seasoned India traveller(Me!!)
This is really a journey of a lifetime on which I hope you will find a practice for life.
Price excludes flight to India but includes all other costs except for meals in Delhi.
“Yoga, Pure and Simple”
A Svastha Yoga Retreat with Jane Craggs and Louise Tanner
August 10th-17th
Come and join us at beautiful Passeroses in South Western France for a lovely week of therapeutic yoga practice and relaxation.
Jane has been running retreats at this venue since it opened and seen it flourish and grow into one of the best in the world(see the Guardians top 10 list!)
It is a veritable paradise, so peaceful and every detail is taken care of by the generous hosts so that we can concentrate fully on teaching you and supporting you on a week of rest and rejuvenation.
There will be 2 classes a day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon as well as yoga nidra, pranayama and meditation sessions before bed. We usually have a couple of chanting sessions too for those who are interested.
There will be three delicious vegetarian meals a day made with local and where possible , organic produce.
The days are free for you to explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bicycle, lounge by the pool, do some drawing or painting, read or simply be in one of the lovely meditative spots around the gardens.
Massage treatments will be available at extra charge, choose from hot stone therapy , deep tissue massage, aromatherapy massage, reflexology or Reiki in the lovely chalet in the gardens.
‘Les Passeroses is a delightful setting for a yoga retreat and I feel healthy and refreshed from the excellent food and peaceful surroundings. I am deeply impressed by Jane and Lou’s dedication to teaching yoga and the help they provide to individuals. It has been especially helpful to be reminded of the therapeutic aspects of the asanas and the importance of the breath. The meditative aspects of the practice have complemented the physical poses extremely well. jane and Lou are excellent teachers, caring hosts and also great fun to be around. Thank-you, ‘
Included in the price. All meals, all yoga sessions and accommodation
Not Included in the price: travel to and from France and transfers from Station/Airport.
Rooms available
Single room, shared bathroom.
Lovely room overlooking the pool in the main house. First floor
Twin room shared bathroom
Cosy room with lots of character overlooking the gardens. First floor
Single ensuite
Beautiful newly created rooms in the main house, with skylight windows.
First floor
Garden lodge
Delightful wooden structures nestled in the enchanting gardens. Spacious with desk and chair and ensuite
Yellow room
A wonderful spacious room with three single beds. Overlooking the pool.
First floor
Purple Room
Wonderful room with original oak floor and fireplace. Overlooking the pool with an external staircase. First floor
For further details on how to get there go to Passeroses.com
For bookings contact yoga space@hotmail.com
About the teachers
Jane Craggs
Jane first came across yoga whilst studying drama and then whilst living in Spain she began to study in the classical yoga tradition and completed teacher training there. She completed further training with the BWY and on Donna Farhi’s advanced teacher training program.
Jane has been teaching in Manchester since 2001 when she set up Yogaspace and subsequently Manchester Yoga Shala- a Yoga Teachers Collective. She has been fortunate to work with some inspirational teachers , eventually leading her to the clear and authentic work of AG and Indra Mohan in Chennai . She studies with them and their son Ganesh in India as well as continuing online study of the Yoga Sutras. She is currently undertaking Yoga Therapy Training with Ganesh Mohan and has completed ayurvedic studies with the Ayurvedic Institute and ayurvedic therapist training in India.
Jane teaches therapeutic , specialist classes in Greater Manchester and is a board and faculty member of Yogacampus Teacher Training. Jane’s yoga teaching is faithful to what she has been taught by the Mohan family who are dedicated to presenting the authentic teachings of Sri T Krishnamacharya. This therapeutic practice is simple and accessible and can be applied to all individuals for peace of mind and a healthy body.
Louise Tanner
Louise had her first experience of Yoga in her 30’s, being fortunate in
finding classes with two gifted local teachers Emma Lloyd and then Jane Craggs. She expected to find an interesting form of exercise but through their classes she experienced much more… she has not stopped practicing since!
Louise explored many different types of yoga and completed a three-year teaching diploma in 2006 with the British Wheel of Yoga. Then, in 2007, she had the wonderful opportunity to complete intensive teacher training with the Mohan family (A.G. Mohan, Indra Mohan and Ganesh Mohan), this was a life changing experience. Since then Louise continues her studies with these dedicated and compassionate teachers, visiting India to study with them and following their on-line study course.
Louise is committed to sharing the fulfilling practice of yoga with as many people as possible regardless of their age, shape, size, race, religion… This therapeutic practice is for everyone; through yoga we can free ourselves from destructive mental behaviours and live healthy, fulfilled lives.
Yoga and walking in Andalucia
From 825 Euros (To book contact alex@passeroses.com)
Finca Montana sits just inland from the southern Spanish coast, in a privileged position on the edge of the natural park, nestled in the foothills of Almijara and Tejeda mountain ranges. Yet this natural paradise is only 40mins from Malaga and its international airport. Surrounded by forests giving much needed shade, it also benefits from sea breezes and the coolness of being 640m altitude.
Its superb location brings together the beauty and tranquillity of the surrounding landscape, with the vibrant and typically Spanish atmosphere found in the nearby whitewashed villages. This venue really encapsulates what rural traditional Spain is all about.
Little rustic paths criss-cross the 2 acres of wonderful gardens, allowing glimpses through the pine trees of the spectacular wide ranging views. From the main Finca the sea can been seen shimmering in the distance between the majestic Sierras
I have been wanting to lead a retreat in Spain for a very long time and finally it looks like we have found the perfect venue ! I do hope that you will join me for a beautiful week.
Yoga Retreat in La Gomera
Dates to be confirmed for 2018
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Come and join us for this our first yoga trip to the beautiful island of La Gomera! We will travel by boat from Tenerife to El Cabrito, a small cove where we will stay in a converted banana plantation. We will practice yoga twice daily and you will have plenty of free time for exploring the vicinity. La Gomera is one of the Canary islands located off the coast of Africa. It is an island of volcanic origin which rises to nearly 5000 feet at its highest point.Laurel rain forests grow on the slopes of deep ravines, and the upper regions of the forests are shrouded in clouds and mist, giving rise to lush and diverse vegetation.They form the national park of Garajonay which is now a world heritage site.The slopes are covered in paths of varying levels of difficulty so you can hike their whatever your level of experience or fitness.The dense jungle climate in the central mountains contrasts with the sunbaked cliffs nearer to sea level, and this provides an amazing range of microclimates.
El Cabrito is located in a large green valley right next to the sea with no road access and far away from tourism.There is year round snorkelling and diving as well as the possibility to take to the sea and observe whales and dolphins.
We will eat delicious meals from produce cultivated right here , fresh and healthy to support our practice.
We will design a yoga practice based around who we have on the retreat, but for sure it will be therapeutic and nourishing, helping to support the deep peace and steadiness you will take from the environment.
Please get in contact if you have any questions about this trip….we will be happy to answer them!!