DAVID KEIL and Gretchen Suarez: ASHTANGA VINYASA YOGA RETREAT / ALGARVE, PORTUGAL
October 21 – 27, 2012
One week Ashtanga Yoga with David Keil in Portugals beautiful West-Algarve. This retreat is an opportunity to dive deeper into the practice of traditional Ashtanga Yoga while taking a holiday at the same time. The Monte Velho Eco Resort is located in a peaceful setting with fantastic ocean views. After Yoga you can chill-out on your terrace and enjoy the view or explore the stunning coastline with it´s sandy surf-beaches and spectacular cliffs.
YOGA
Each morning will start with some moments of silence and gentle breathing exercises followed by Ashtanga Yoga Mysore Style Practice. In the small group (max. 15 people) each student will be individually supported. Three afternoon classes will focus on deepening your relationship to breath, bandha and the Vinyasa count. We also take time to gain a better understanding of the postures and the human body so you can intelligently move forward even in more difficult asanas.
David has an extensive background in bodywork and anatomy. He is well known for his amazing observation- and adjustment skills which allow him to share techniques that will take you and your practice to the next level. He has a fun, informal and informative style of teaching. With his anatomy, adjustment, and Ashtanga Yoga workshops he has been travelling around the world for many years. David is deeply rooted in the tradition of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and authorized to teach this method by Sri K Pattabhi Jois and R Sharath Jois.
All classes will be taught in english. All Levels welcome!
ACCOMODATION / FOOD / ENVIRONMENT
The Monte Velho Eco Resort is situated on a hill with 360 degree panoramic view in the San Vicente National Park on the west coast of the Algarve. The colorfully decorated suites are very spacious with one bedroom, another bed/living-room and a bathroom. Each suite hast its own terrace with daybed and hammock … plenty of room to relax. After the yoga-class there is brunch and in the evening a dinner – all vegetarian and as much as possible based on the delicious local and organic produce. On the silent day there will be healthy juices and friday night is open for dining out and enjoying the regional cuisine.
The resort is on a large nature plot with plenty of walking tracks and places to retreat and enjoy nature. The spa has a massage room and perfect for the colder days: sauna and steam bath. The small village of Carrapateira with cafés and restaurants is about 4 km away. On the great beaches (Amado, just 5 km away) you can enjoy the sun or you go surfing in the waves (material and surfing lessons can be booked locally). On the property of Monte Velho you also find the Holistic Riding Center where you can get a whole new perspective on yourself while working with horses.
PRICE / DATE
21st – 27th October 2012
Arrival: Sunday 21th after 2 pm. Welcome dinner for everyone at 8.00 pm.
Yoga Program: Monday – Saturday.
Departure: Saturday 27th by 12.00 pm.
Price includes
- 6 yoga classes in the morning (2-3 hrs)
- 3 yoga classes in the afternoon (2 hrs)
- 6 nights accomodation at Monte Velho incl. 6x brunch, 6x dinner
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905,- in a triple-suite (sharing a suite with two other persons)
980,- in a double-suite (sharing a suite with one person)
1.180,- in a single-suite (on request / limited availability)
Price is per person, currency is euro. Not included in the price is the journey to and from Monte Velho Resort. A deposit of euro 400,- needs to be transferred within 7 days after booking. Accompanying partners who don´t take part in the yoga pay additional € 100,- for taking one space.
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GETTING THERE
You are required to organize your own journey to and from Monte Velho
Flights: The nearest airport is Faro, about 1 hr 20 min drive from Monte Velho Eco Resort. Lisbon is about 3,5 hrs drive away. Flights to Lisbon are sometimes cheaper than to Faro and Lisbon is definitely worth spending an extra night before or after the yoga-retreat. Lisbonstory Guesthouse or Travellers House are only two of the many nice accommodation options in Lisbon.
Rental car: We strongly recommend to book a rental car! You can see the ocean from Monte Velho Resort and it´s only 4 km linear distance to the beach but the hike through the bush still takes at least 50 minutes – with the car you make it in 10! The rental car also gives you flexibility on your whole journey and in the end it is always cheaper than the total amount you would pay for train/ bus tickets and taxi. Good deals for rental cars are offered e. g. by Cardelmar or autoeurope and many other companies. We are happy organize car-sharing with other participants. Detailed driving directions to Monte Velho will be given shortly before the retreat or you can use Google Maps.
For those who have no driving license and don´t have the option to rent a car, we can organize a transfer from Faro airport (One way is €95 / if two persons share it´s 47,50 each etc.). If you come from Lisbon you can go by bus to Lagos and we organize a transfer from there (€ 35,- one way) – on Lisbon airport you take the airshuttle 96 to Sete Rios busstation and then the Rede Expresso Bus to Lagos (timetable: rede-expresso )
Monte Velho Eco Resort on Google-Maps
