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DYNAMIC YOGA and WALKING with Arantza Puente |
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26 May - 2 June 2012 (BLYOGA2012) - €590 At Cortijo La Cañada |
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A feast for body and spirit – a week of yoga and walking with delicious vegetarian food. Bootlace teams up with Spanish yoga teacher Arantza Puente. |
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Arantza is originally from the Basque country, northern Spain. She lived in the UK for many years and settled in this part of Andalucia where she now co-runs yoga retreats & practices as a Thai masseur. She studied Thai massage with the Asokananda school of Thai Yoga Massage in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In London she studied Hatha yoga with Sabel Thiam until graduating as a yoga teacher with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre in Kerala, India. She continually deepens her practice through personal study, visits to India & with world class teachers such as Angela Farmer, Godfrey Devereux and Sarah Powers. But perhaps the greatest influence is her love of Buddhist meditation. Her current yoga teaching style is a dynamic form of Hatha yoga which often starts with some pranayama (breathing practices), then seeks to open & invigorate body, mind & spirit in a way that can include & touch all students from beginners to experienced, focusing on the quality of our awareness rather than simply physical ability. Her humour & vitality are often an inspiration in themselves! Arantza will be offering daily morning sessions of 1.5 hours. There will be opportunities within the flow of sessions to relax or follow more active and challenging forms. |
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Dynamic Yoga is a integrated method for learning, accessing and experiencing the full power and meaning of yoga. Linking the breath with each flowing movement your mind relaxes as your body becomes toned (Vinyasa yoga method); you learn to release tense muscles and joints through correct alignment (Iyengar method); and a step-by-step approach (Vinyasa Krama method) enables novices and experienced students alike to practice side by side, enjoying the benefits according to their capacity. Guidance is given for developing a personal practice at home so that you can make yoga a daily habit. |
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La Cañada is set amongst two and a half hectares of green and tranquil citrus and ancient olive groves within walking distance of the bustling market town of Orgiva with its tapas bars, shops, pharmacy, banks and health centre. Accommodation: twin bedded rooms with ensuite and own-use bathrooms (limited option for singles at a supplementary price of €105). |
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The pool at La Cañada |
Food - our weekly menu is varied, using local seasonal and homegrown produce - designed to support your daily activities as well as delight the palate. We keep dairy and wheat products to the minimum, with local goats cheeses, home-baked spelt and rye bread. We offer complimentary fresh fruit, beverages and healthy snacks – all meals included in the price, except Wednesday’s lunch on the beach. |
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| 7.30am | Morning tea/infusion |
| 7.45am | Dynamic Yoga with Arantza |
| 9.15am | Breakfast - with muesli or porridge fresh fruits, juices and herbal teas |
| 10.30am | Depart for walk in the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains |
| 1.30pm | Picnic lunch - delicious organic energising foods |
| 6.00pm | Arrive back from walk - free time - opportunities for holistic therapies, sun-bathing or a dip in the pool. |
| 7.30pm | Fruit juice or Sangria followed by supper - delicious, organic vegetarian meal |
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PLUS - There will be an excursion to the coastal nature reserve at Cantarrijan, on Wednesday with an opportunity for a short walk and a meal at a chiringuito or beach restaurant (price of meal not included). A “Freedom to Move” creative dance session will be offered on Friday evening (included in price). |
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Holistic Therapies: first class therapists are available for healing and bodywork. Choose from different types of massage, including Thai Yoga, Shiatzu, Indian Head massage, Deep Tissue Sports Massage, reflexology, chiropody, chiropractic alignment… Price list and further information available on request. |
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What’s included – accommodation, all food except Wednesday lunch, daily Dynamic Yoga sessions, guided walks and unlimited access to the pool at La Cañada. |
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Getting here - there is a hassle-free transfer from Malaga to Orgiva (£22.50/£45 single/return). The meeting place in Orgiva for independent travelers is the Mirasol Hotel, usually between 6-7pm Saturdays. More information on transfers, bus prices and timetables available on request. |
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For more information contact us using the form below, or email bootlaceholidays@yahoo.com. |