Italy

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Italy, 23 - 30 Oct 2010

Dates: 
Oct 23 2010 - Oct 30 2010
Prices: 
€650 shared accommodation
€150 single supplement (places limited, contact to book)
Details: 

Prices include:

7 nights shared accommodation with bedding and towels

2 yoga classes per day, 1 dynamic yoga class in the morning, and 1 more restorative evening class

1 meditation class per day

Brunch and 5 evening meals

Transfer to and from Pescara Airport

Use of the pool, hot tub and sauna

A half day excursion to Atri

One special early morning sunrise class at the beach

Fresh water and fresh herbs for teas

Italy, 16 - 23 Oct 2010

Dates: 
Oct 16 2010
Prices: 
€650 shared accommodation
€150 single supplement (places limited, contact to book)
Details: 

Prices include:

7 nights shared accommodation with bedding and towels

2 yoga classes per day, 1 dynamic yoga class in the morning, and 1 more restorative evening class

1 meditation class per day

Brunch and 5 evening meals

Transfer to and from Pescara Airport

Use of the pool, hot tub and sauna

A half day excursion to Atri

One special early morning sunrise class at the beach

Fresh water and fresh herbs for teas

Italy - Getting There

Overview

Abruzzo has an international airport with daily flights with Ryaniar from London Stansted to Pescara, just under an hour from us by car. The course fee includes airport transfer to and from Pescara on the first & last day of the course.

If Stansted isn't convenient for you it is also easy to reach us via Rome though you will have to arrange onward travel by bus or coach (2-3 hours) to Abruzzo.

If you would prefer not to fly you can also get the Eurostar overnight to Rome or Bologna via Paris. You will need to allow yourself extra time but you can add a stopover in one or more of these amazing cities to add an extra dimension to your holiday.

Ancona is another possibility (90 minutes from us) for air travel and if you are looking to have a week with us as part of a longer holiday in Italy you can fly / catch the train to any number of cities and hire a car - just contact us to ask for directions.

Travel from Rome

It is possible to get a train from Rome to Pescara but it is much quicker to take a coach from Tiburtina coach station (right next to Tiburtia train station) to Val Vomano (25 minutes from us) where we can arrange pick up.

Transfer from Rome's airports takes you to Termini which is the central train and metro station. From Fiumicino airport take the express train (costs � 9.50, duration 30 minutes), from Tiburtina is on Metro Line B (the blue one) 4 stops north of Termini.

Direct buses are listed below, please note that if these times are not convenient there are additional services via L'Aquila which take 30 minutes longer (see

ARPA webiste

).

Italy - Schedule

 

Morning: early morning meditation followed by 90 minute yoga class

 

Brunch!*

 

Freetime

 

Afternoon: 90 minute yoga class

 

Dinner!*

 

*The food served in the centre is vegetarian, home made and, where possible, home grown and organic.

Italy - FAQs

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Italy - Activities

 

 

Treatments:

 

Thai Yoga Massage:

 

Thai yoga massage is a treatment which combines acupressure and yoga stretches. It is an excellent way to make your body more flexible, supple and relaxed.

 

 Relaxing Oil Massage:

 

A deep massage drawing on Swedish, Javanese and Hawaiian techniques designed to completely relax mind and body.

 

 

Indian Head Massage:

 

The upper back, shoulders, head, neck and face are massaged using warm oil and acupressure. This experience gives you clarity, calmness and a deep sense of inner peace.

 

 

Reiki:

 

Reiki is a form of calming and relaxing energy healing from Japan which helps the body to heal itself. The practitioner's hands remain still on energy centres of the body from head to foot bringing a profound feeling of stillness and well being.

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Atri and the neighbouring villages

Atri, our nearest town, is a charming place easy to explore on foot in half a day or more. It is thought to date from about 300 BC and boasts some impressive architecture including a 13th century cathedral as well as interesting museums, shops, cafes and restaurants. The views from the city walls extend more than 180 degrees from the sea to the east to the mountain ranges in the west.

Casoli is a quaint little village within easy reach of Shanticentre - a 10 minute bicycle ride or a good half hour walk. It has a lovely piazza with good coffee bars, a beautiful church and a little lane with large paintings on the walls of the houses, making it a very interesting place to visit.

 

The Coast

We are about 20 minutes drive from the Adriatic coast, where you can find sandy and stony beaches alike and even a nature reserve in Pineto, where the beach is lined with pine groves. This is where we like to do our special beach yoga session, followed by a picnic and some swimming, sunbathing and generally high quality relaxation.

 

The Mountains

We are about 40 minutes away from the foothills of the Apeninne mountain range but you only have to walk a few metres to see the mountains in thier glory! The beautiful Calanchi National Park just outside Atri is a great place where you can walk in nature with a stunning mountain backdrop. We can also arrange day trips to the mountains themselves, where you can relax, picnic and take in the wonderful fresh air.

 

Italy - Accomodation

The bedrooms are bright, spacious and beautifully decorated. Guests also have the use of a lounge complete with board games and books. The standard course price is based on 2 or 3 sharing bath and bedroom. All towels, bedding etc provided.

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We have two main spaces for yoga - the beautiful terrace overlooking the Conicella valley and a stunning yoga room for those days when it is too hot to do yoga outside.

 

 

Italy - Yoga Teacher

 

Michelle is the co-founder of Yogatraveller and has been practicing yoga for 12 years and teaching full-time for the last 5 of these. She trained initially at the Sivananda Ashram in the Himalayas, India, and has continued to learn and grow, working at the Health Oasis Yoga and Detox Centre on Koh Samui then studying teacher training in Galway, Ireland with Carol Murphy of Green Lotus Yoga. Her style is grounded in the Kristyamacharya lineage with influences of Iyengar, Ashtanga and classical Hatha. She has completed her Level II Anusara Immersion and has been fortunate enough to have attended workshops from some of the world’s greatest yoga teachers.

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Michelle's teaching style is friendly, informative, challenging and fun. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa, Yoga Therapy, Restorative, Yin Yoga and meditation. She is trained in Buddhist meditation and has undergone other meditation training. Michelle is a natural teacher; as she has taught children in school, English to adults, Scuba Diving and yoga. She loves meeting people and is social and gregarious by nature. She surfs, snowboards, hikes, horse-rides, writes, and loves to cook. She is also a student of yoga and recognizes this will be the case until the end of her years.

Italy - The Location

 

New dates:

 

Oct 16 - 23  &  Oct 23 - 30

 

€650 per person includes:
- 7 nights shared accommodation

- 2 yoga classes per day

- 1 meditation class per day

- Brunch and 5 evening meals

- Transfer to and from Pescara Airport

- Use of the pool, hot tub and sauna

- A half day excursion to Atri

- Fresh water and fresh herbs for teas

 

Come for a week in the sun in stunning Italy. Practice yoga twice daily, eat healthy and delicious food and in between sun yourself by the pool, indulge in massage and other treatments and explore the surrounding countryside.

 

Set in the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy, the Shanti Centre yoga retreat centre is the perfect place for a yoga holiday in the sun. With beautiful gardens with swimming pool, 2 yoga spaces, one indoors and one outdoors and beautifully decorated communal areas you will feel at home the minute you arrive.

 

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With plenty to do in the surrounding area: enjoying the rich Italian culture, beautiful scenery; and plenty to do while onsite: relaxing, talking long walks and getting a massage, you will easily fill your days with yoga, meditation and healthy food.

 

The centre is set in a peaceful valley in a strategic location near to seaside, mountains and hilltop towns. The house has been recently restored and boasts large, comfortable rooms. We have two main spaces for yoga - the beautiful terrace overlooking the Conicella valley and a stunning yoga room for those days when it is too hot to do yoga outside. 

 

There are about 2 acres of land - ample space for wandering around and relaxing - with plenty of areas for both sun and shade seekers! Fruit and vegetables are also grown on the land which add an extra freshness and flavour to the home cooked vegetarian meals that we know you'll love.

 

This year there is also a hot tub, sauna and wooden decking terrace being added.