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Both weekend and weekly Astanga yoga retreats, with optional 'add-ons' of tango, salsa, Spanish language, meditation and Shiatsu according to dates chosen.  

Imagine an island with no shops or cars and very few people, a perfect yoga venue.

Here is a unique opportunity to experience yoga in untouched and idyllic surroundings, far away from city lights, where the sun rises at 4 am and sets at 11 pm. this island is called Kadermo and is situated about 10 km north east of Hanko. Where else can one listen to such silence, broken only by the sound of an owl hooting in the night, a woodpecker hacking away at a pine tree, a deer crying out in the morning mist?

You will stay in one of two houses. Both are old fashioned, traditional villa style, such as was common in the twenties. Water is from the well and hot water is available in the sauna, please note the toilets are also ecological as there is no running water on the island.

We now also have a Café on the island where you can enjoy coffees, healthy cakes and piano music.

This is a yoga retreat, a place to go to improve your yoga techniques, relax and concentrate fully on your well-being.

As well as yoga there may be spontaneous boat excursions to other islands, swimming, sauna, canoeing and much much more.

During July and August there will be visiting dance teachers from Cuba and Argentina, with optional tango and salsa classes (approx. 90 euros supplement, payable locally), please ask us for more details.

This is a yoga retreat with a programme that goes across two consecutive weeks. If you have not studied with Stefan Engstrom before then it is recommended that you commence on the first week of each course. Start dates are listed with the prices below.

It is possible to arrive on the second week, however please talk to the Free Spirit staff first if you need to do this.

The Yoga: 

Astanga Vinyasa yoga, often referred to as aerobic yoga, is a dynamic system gracefully blending together the breath with movement, promoting flexibility, strength, stamina, balance, breath control and relaxation. 

This retreat is suitable for beginners provided they are fit, reasonably supple and prepared to take 2 - 3 days to settle into the routine.

It is preferable to come for two weeks as the retreat is geared towards an instructional first week and a second week of taking your new yoga skills and incorporating them into your own practice. For those people planning to come for one week we suggest attending the instructional weeks wherever possible.

Stefan Engstrom (left), your teacher, has been practising yoga since 1990, learning with Pattabhi Jois and other teachers.

 

A typical day at the retreat:

07.00 - 09.30

Yoga Asana

10.30 - 12.30

Brunch

13.00 - 14.30

Karma Yoga

14.30 - 16.00

Rest and recreation

16.00 - 18.00

Dinner

19.00 - 20.00

Sauna

20.00 - 22.00

Pranayama & meditation

What to expect :

  • This really is a beautiful isolated place

  • There is little electricity on the island

  • However during summer the hours of darkness are few and the weather warm to hot!

2008 Programme:  

In date order -  weekends first, followed by the weekly summer schedule.

Start

End

Programme

Price

Spring Bank Holiday workshops

   

Mar 21st

Mar 24th

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

4 nights

£299

Mar 21st

Mar 28th

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

7 nights

£499

Apr 30th

May 4th

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

4 nights

£299

Weekend workshops

includes yoga tuition , accommodation, brunch, dinner and transfers at set times  

 

June 20th

June 22nd

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

£155

Aug 29th

Aug 31st

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

£155

Oct 3rd

Oct 5th

Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels)

£155

 

HIGH SUMMER:  5 days or more commencing June 22nd until August 29th

If you have not studied with Stefan before we recommend you try to arrive on the following dates:- June 22nd/ July 6th / 20th/ 27th / August 3rd / 17th.

Week of 27th July Gabriella Tengstom is teaching  and afternoon class is Yin Yoga.

Sundays to Fridays

includes yoga tuition , accommodation, brunch, dinner and transfers at set times 
ALL LEVELS WELCOME

Price

5 days

Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom

£345

Two weeks (12 days)

Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom

£630

Three weeks (19 days)

Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom

£905

'Add - ons'- classes are in addition to the above weekly  yoga packages

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Argentinean Tango with Oscar Prada from Argentina - everybody is welcome to participate. 2-3 hours per evening.

Additional 90 euros

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Getting There

Fly to Helsinki (from £89)

Plan to arrive in Helsinki by 2.30 pm on the arrival day specified,  you need to catch the 4pm train from Helsinki to make the 6pm transfer from Hanko  - or arrive a day early / leave a day later and stay in the Helsinki Youth Hostel. 

Departure days are as listed, plan for an evening flight or overnight in Helsinki and fly back the following day.

Please talk with the Free Spirit staff to ensure you have the correct travel information for your dates.

Flight Companies

www.duo.com (from Birmingham & Edinburgh) internet only cheap flights

www.ryanair.com (from Stansted & Gatwick) internet only cheap flights

www.flyingfinn.fi (from Stansted) internet only cheap flights

Finnair (£159 - £179) 0870-241 44 11 from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester

www.BA.com (£190 to £240 approx.) 0845-773-3377 Heathrow

Transfers: between Hanko and the island

You are responsible for travel by train to Hanko where you will be met and transferred to the island by boat. Only the transfers listed are included in the price. Transfers are at 6pm from Hanko station on the outward journey and return you to Hanko station at 1pm on the departure day

Includes:  

Full board, yoga fees and vegetarian food

Not included:

Insurance, travel, transfers to Hanko from Helsinki

For more information please contact us at:   Free Spirit Travel   or call on:   01273-564230

Updated
02 January 2008

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