Ashtanga Yoga Retreat
Montefiore dell Aso | Italy
August 31 to September 7, 2013
with Andrea Lutz
One week intensive yoga practice in a stunningly beautiful spot in Italy. The retreat place is 12 km away from the sea and 10 minutes by foot from the charming medieval town Montefiore dell'Aso. From the retreat venue we enjoy the view to the Adriatic Sea and the mountain chain of Monti Sibillini. We offer the retreat in cooperation with YogaItalia.
Our focus will be on traditional Ashtanga Yoga classes in Mysore style in the mornings. Andrea will give each student individual attention and support in their practice. In the afternoons there will be a second practice with more focus on the techniques of Ashtanga Yoga and the "inner work" like breath and bandhas, regenerative yoga (Yin Yoga) postures to relax and balance the intense practice and there will be talks about Yoga Theory and Philosophy.
All levels of students are welcome to join the retreat. The Mysore style teaching allows us to work with each student individually and to give personal assistance and guidance for beginners and advanced students alike.
In between yoga classes you will have enough time to explore the area, to relax and to swim in the sea-water pool or in the sea.
Arrival: Saturday, 31 August
Departure: Saturday, 7 September (after breakfast)
Daily Schedule (Sunday to Friday)
8:00 - 10:00 Uhr: Mysore class
10:15 Uhr: small breakfast (porridge/fruit)
12:30 Uhr: lunch
17:00 - 19:00 Uhr: Yoga techniques / Yin Yoga / Yoga theory
19:30 Uhr: dinner
Times are estimates only and can vary slightly.
Tuesday and Thursday will be no afternoon class and free time for yourself to explore the region. If wanted Yogaitalia will help to organise trips together.
Accomodation and Catering
You will have a choice between a comfortable double room or camping in your own tent. We offer vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) from mostly organically grown products of the region.
Costs
760 € (double room)
660 € (tent from Yogaitalia)
590 € (own tent)
Cost is per person and includes:
- Yoga classes (10 sessions)
- Accomodation for 7 nights
- Catering, full board
There are twin beds in the double rooms, so the rooms can be shared with another retreat participant. If you want to camp, you are welcome to bring your own equipment (tent, sleeping bag etc).
Location
Yoga Italia
Angeli di Montefiore
Heike Wolf
Via Contrada Bore Aso 108
63010 Montefiore dell'Aso
www.yogaitalia.de
How To Get There
Flights are available to Ancona (from Berlin with Lufthansa), to Rimini (Air Berlin), to Milano (Easyjet, Ryanair) and from there by train to Ancona (3.5h trip).
Or you can fly to Rome (Air Berlin, Easyjet) and from Rom there is a direct bus for a very reasonable price (3h).
The trains in Italy are also reasonably priced and nice to travel with. Check for schedules at: www.trenitalia.com
From Ancona there is the possibility to be picked up by Yogaitalia, if there are at least 3 people (20€ per person/way).
For more information and help about travelling please write to Fabio from Yogaitalia.
Registration
retreat@ashtangastudio.de
Please register stating your name, address and yoga experience.
Since the number of participants is limited, we recommend to register early. Your booking will be confirmed upon receipt of payment of 50% of the retreat cost. Payment of the remaining 50% have to be made 4 weeks prior to start of the retreat. Please note that the payment is to be made to YogaItalia directly. After receiving your registration we will send you the bank details.
Cancellations are possible until 1 Juli 2013. We will refund the deposit minus 10% administration fee. After this date cancellations are only possible if you have a substitute participant who is not yet registered.
Participation at the retreat is at your own risk.