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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.
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:
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07.00 - 09.30 |
Yoga Asana |
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10.30 - 12.30 |
Brunch |
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13.00 - 14.30 |
Karma Yoga |
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14.30 - 16.00 |
Rest and recreation |
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16.00 - 18.00 |
Dinner |
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19.00 - 20.00 |
Sauna |
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20.00 - 22.00 |
Pranayama & meditation |
What to expect :
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This really is a beautiful isolated place
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There is little electricity on the island
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However during summer the hours of darkness are few and the weather warm to hot!
In date order - weekends first, followed by the weekly summer schedule.
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Programme |
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Spring Bank Holiday workshops |
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Mar 21st |
Mar 24th |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) 4 nights |
£299 |
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Mar 21st |
Mar 28th |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) 7 nights |
£499 |
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Apr 30th |
May 4th |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) 4 nights |
£299 |
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Weekend workshops |
includes yoga tuition , accommodation, brunch, dinner and transfers at set times |
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June 20th |
June 22nd |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) |
£155 |
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Aug 29th |
Aug 31st |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) |
£155 |
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Oct 3rd |
Oct 5th |
Astanga Yoga with Stefan Engstrom (all levels) |
£155 |
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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. |
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Sundays to Fridays |
includes yoga
tuition , accommodation, brunch, dinner and transfers at set times
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Price |
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5 days |
Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom |
£345 |
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Two weeks (12 days) |
Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom |
£630 |
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Three weeks (19 days) |
Astanga Yoga Retreat with Stefan Engstrom |
£905 |
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'Add - ons'- classes are in addition to the above weekly yoga packages |
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tba |
tba |
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. |
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Flight Companies |
www.duo.com (from Birmingham & Edinburgh) internet only cheap flights (from Stansted & Gatwick) internet only cheap flights (from Stansted) internet only cheap flightsFinnair (£159 - £179) 0870-241 44 11 from Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester www.BA.com (£190 to £240 approx.) 0845-773-3377 Heathrow |
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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 |
| Full board, yoga fees and vegetarian food | |
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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
