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focus and still your mind, feel stillness and relaxation
This unique course is probably the first of its kind, in the world. Led by two experts in their field, Barbara Gordon & Monica Farrell, the week will give you an introduction to yoga and diving with a yogic approach to the latter. It is suitable for everybody - PADI divers, experienced yoga practitioners and beginners in both fields.
The holiday takes place at Reef 2000 Dive Club in Dahab, South.Sinai which is part of Egypt.
Reef
2000 is located right on the Red Sea coastline in the Bedouin Moon hotel (right)
where
Yoga diving removes stress and encourages a freedom from thought.
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Using both yoga and meditation techniques we will enter
the aquatic world of diving, breathing underwater, experiencing the
weightless state of buoyancy and discovering how other body-mind awareness
and sensations can enhance ones’ meditation practice and inner quietude. The study of scuba diving from a holistic, yogic framework becomes part
of ones’ personal journey inward an intimate connection with nature. Monica is also a fully qualified Sivananda yoga teacher “Having taught yoga in Dahab since 1997, although not a diver I soon
realised the connection between yoga and diving and I could see how the
two could very easily marry. Yoga has been my life’s work and it is very
exciting to join these two activities together.” Barbara teaches Sivananda yoga and it was her friendship with Monica
Farrell that led to the Yogic Diving workshop. Barbara spends each winter
in Dahab except for the few weeks when she is in India leading a Yoga
Teacher Training programme - during these times Monica will lead the yoga
classes. Barbara is also a trained psychotherapist and masseuse. 
The
Diving: led by Monica Farrell (also
pictured above)
The
Yoga: led by Barbara Gordon
The
course includes:
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6 yoga classes, including asanas, pranayama, meditation and visualisation technique.
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Dive Theory and planning.
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Shallow water skills practice and application of
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Open water naturalist dives and observation/study of relationships in the sea.
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At least 9 scuba dives as well as Free Diving practice.
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Desert dinner/meditation.
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All yoga and diving and diving equipment.
This holiday is suitable for both certified divers who would like to improve their diving level (obtain a higher PADI or technical diving licence) embedded in a yoga framework, as well as for practitioners of yoga and meditation who wish to discover diving whilst developing their own yoga practice.
It is equally
available for people who have no previous experience of yoga and or
diving.
Please note that you must complete a PADI medical form before taking this course as there are some medical conditions that prevent you from diving. We can email you a copy of this form if you wish. Send your request to info@freespirituk.com and type PADI Medical form in the subject line.
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Seasons |
Programme |
Leaders |
Price per week |
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Yogic diving course is held year round. |
Full Yogic Diving Course |
Monica Farrell -Diving & Yoga Barbara Gordon - Yoga |
£545 |
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Single room supplement is £50. Sea view supplement £42 It is possible to extend the holiday if you wish with either bed and breakfast or bed, breakfast and yoga options, extra diving can be paid for on-site. Please ask us for full details - from £225 per week. |
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Rooms and prices
The Bedouin Moon is a beautifully located Bedouin style hotel on the outskirts of Dahab. The accommodation is comfortable, very pleasant and by the sea. It has a swimming pool, a purpose built yoga room and a restaurant. All rooms are en-suite and have either a sea view or a mountain view.
For more information please contact us at: Free Spirit Travel or call on: 01273-564230
Updated 15/01/2007
