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Both weekend and weekly Astanga yoga retreats. Whilst 5 nights is great we highly recommend a 12 or 19 day stay to gain the full benefits and knowledge offered at this retreat.

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

Try to come for as long as you are able, this is a true retreat and the benefits are amazing

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.

What to expect :

• This really is a beautiful isolated place, a proper retreat

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

2010 Programme:  

In date order -  weekly summer schedule followed by weekends

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

Updated
12 April 2010