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Come to Lesbos in May, when all the flowers are in bloom and the island is green and warm.
come for one week or more
Lesbos is a truly magical island, where you can swim in the warm sea or dip into the nearby hot spring pools.
The Centre "Milelja" is purpose built and is situated on the hillside overlooking the Mediterranean - a short walk from the ancient village of Molyvos. A truly magical island, where you can swim in the warm sea or dip into the nearby hot spring pools.
Hill walks will be given at the weekends, the views from the hills are panoramic and there are many archaeological sites and monasteries to visit.
The
Yoga Teachers
Ruth
and John White will be leading this special Yoga Holiday:
Iyengar teachers with very many years experience, their sessions are renowned for clarity and precision. They are adept at working with all levels of practitioner and adjusting the teaching to the ever changing needs of the students.
This year's guest teachers are Gary Carter and Dawn Smith
There are two large, light and airy rooms available here in which to practice.
Daily
| 7.30am | - |
8.30am |
Stretch, Pranayama and Meditate (Teacher Trainers 06.40am) | |
| 9.15am | - | 11.00am |
Iyengar Yoga (Teacher Trainers 08.45am) |
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| 11.15am |
Brunch |
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Free time hill walking with Paul, or swim, snooze or spend time in the hot pools |
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| 5.00pm | - | 6.30pm |
Talk, reading and meditation with Andrew, Gary or John. |
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| 5.00pm | - | 6.30pm |
Astanga Vinyasa with Hamish first week only |
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Out to dinner, optional "get together" in Milelja |
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| 8.00am | - | 9.30am | Iyengar Yoga | |
| 10.00am | Brunch | |||
| 5.30pm | - | 7.00pm | Yoga | |
| 7.00pm | (Thursdays) Dinner in Milelja | |||
| 7.00pm | (Fridays) Dinner in a local taverna, then optional get together after in Milelja | |||
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Yoga Style |
Teachers |
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May 15th |
May 22nd |
Iyengar Yoga |
Ruth & John White with guest teachers |
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May 22nd |
May 29th |
Iyengar Yoga |
Ruth & John White with guest teachers |
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May 29th |
June 5th |
Iyengar Yoga |
Ruth & John White with guest teachers |
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Take off £150 per week for non yoga participants. |
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Cost:
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Guest
Teachers
Suzie Shpazier is a very gentle and meditative senior teacher. Her
teachings bring relaxation and strength. She is well qualified to teach,
being a Karuna teacher for many years. We are delighted she will be joining
us for the first 2 weeks.
Gary Carter has a unique approach. His far seeing talks on anatomy and physiology give a new dimension to your yoga adding a feeling of freedom and lightness. He will join us for the 3rd week.
Dawn Smith has also trained as a Karuna teacher with Ruth who says ”She has great empathy and understanding and is a natural teacher. I am delighted she will be teaching you.”
John
White will be taking the philosophy groups this year.
The Accommodation
The
Milelja Guesthouse provides an intimate atmosphere for workshops, with
sweeping views of the village and sea. Old trees and the natural stone
building, carefully fitted into the landscape, form the special character.
The accommodation at the centre is of a high standard and most
comfortable (26 students only within the centre). Rooms are mostly twin-bedded and there are adequate hot showers.
Please note that when the centre becomes fully booked, students will be accommodated in the nearby Delfinia Hotel.
We
serve a rich breakfast on a shady terrace overlooking Molyvos and the
sea.
Self-service facilities are provided for teas and coffee as well as
small snacks.
Milelja is just a 15 minute walk from the sea and the village of Molyvos (Mithimna
in the old Greek). The village is architecturally protected due to its
historical importance as an ancient seaport dating from before the fall of
Troy and the magnificent Venetian castle that sits above.
There
are two halls for the yoga workshops. Both provide wooden floors,
meditation cushions and mats. The Garden Hall is 100 sqm and is below the
main house. The Mandala Hall, erected in pagoda style, is rounded and
larger at 115 sqm of usable space with incredible views of the village
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Getting There |
You can fly direct to Lesbos on charter flights or you can fly to Athens and then take an onward flight or ferry to Lesbos. |
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Transfers |
We can meet you at the airport or port and transfer you to the centre for about £24 per taxi - we try to fill each taxi with 4 people and divide the cost wherever possible. |
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All classes, residential charges, brunch. |
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Not included: |
Flight, insurance, transfers (see above) , evening meal is not included. |
For more information please contact us at: Free Spirit Travel or call on: 01273-564230
updated 15/04/08
