Weekly Yoga holidays and retreats are available throughout the year.

The style of yoga taught at the centre is a strong hatha yoga style that is influenced by the teaching of BKS Iyengar. The classes are suitable for both the experienced and beginners, the student being given poses relevant to their experience.

During our yoga retreats we have two classes per day (with a day off to relax). For the very keen there is the opportunity to take part in some optional  meditation classes. You may attend as many or as few classes as you like – the emphasis is on improvement through enjoyment.

Like all our retreats you will enjoy great vegetarian / organic food. A hearty and healthy Brunch and two evening meals are included. You will also have a chance to enjoy the beautiful crystal clear sea, local walks or just relax at the centre.

The above price is for shared accommodation. There is a £100 supplement for single accommodation. So why not bring a friend. The cost for a non-participating partner on our yoga weeks is £350.

YOGA

What is it and is it suitable for me?

Here at the Spirit of Life, our yoga retreats are suitable for the beginer and the more advanced student.

Yoga is an ancient practice whose roots are lost in time. There are many different styles of Yoga practised. In the west when people refer to Yoga they are usually referring to one of the various styles of Hatha Yoga such as Iyengar or Ashtanga. These are physical forms of Yoga that involve stretching the body into various postures that help to strengthen and tone the body and calm the nerves and the mind. Although these yoga disciplines can lead to further spiritual contemplation they can simply be approached as wonderful exercises that leave you toned and relaxed and able to cope with the stresses of modern life.

 

Yoga holidays and retreats - Frequently asked questions

The different styles of yoga

Iyenger Yoga
A style of Yoga developed by B.K.S.Iyenger. Iyengar yoga was first taught in Britain in the 1960’s and has since become the most established form of Yoga in the west. It is very well known for its precise postures and use of props to aid the student in improving their poses.

Ashtanga Yoga
Ashtanga Yoga is the style of yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Ashtanga yoga is an energetic, aerobic style of yoga that incorporates flowing poses (vinyasa) and a strong breathing. It is characterised by the heat that is generated in the practitioner.

Sivananda Yoga
Follows a fixed structure, that includes the postures (asanas), meditation and instruction on healthy living such as diet. Started by Swami Vishnu Devananda, he named this yoga style after his Himalayan master Swami Sivananda before moving to the west.



We also run a number of weekly drop in Yoga classes for locals and visitors. If you would like to join in, then please give us a ring for current class times.