2010: October 10th - 17th

Susannah is a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and has been practising yoga since childhood.

Her teaching style is intuitive and creative, drawing on her main influences of Hatha Yoga, Viniyoga and Astanga Yoga. Her dance background also brings into play a focus on alignment.

Susannah’s classes have a meditative quality and work on the principles of ‘Sthira and Sukham’ - (form and experience, strength and softness). So although her classes can be quite demanding they are also deeply relaxing. Her years of dancing have given Susannah an invaluable knowledge of the body, which enhances her ability to teach yoga. In addition she has studied both holistic massage and herbalism - and therefore has a very broad and balanced view of the body.

For Susannah yoga is about breath and bringing a sense of space and freedom to the body. She teaches Hatha Yoga, inspired by the Viniyoga System with its one-to-one approach, with an emphasis on connecting the breath and movement, enabling her students to work with their bodies, get to know them and to take responsibility for their personal well-being.

She applies this approach to all her classes where she ensures that adjustments and modifications are made for individual students - after all every body is different

Susannah studied yoga as a child and grew up within the yogic philosophy.

2010: October 31st - November 7th

Relaxing Yoga Holiday in Dahab, Sinai, Egypt with Jana Czipin

In this week we will have 10 classes over 6 days (2 per day, on 2 days  only 1). I will teach in the morning class Asanas (body position) and the
afternoon class will be a Hatha Yoga class with various breathing  techniques in Pranayama, different methods of meditation and short  lectures about Astanga Yoga.

The classes are suitable for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced.

A daily practice may be physically challenging, but gives also the  chance to discover deeper layers of Yoga. The week will increases your  understanding of Yoga and you take a step further into the practice.

In 15 years of practice I have moved through different styles of yoga  (Sivananda, Hatha, Astanga). In 2005 I became a certified teacher from  the Mysore Mandala Shala in India and in 2008 I studied at the school of TKV Desikachar (KYM) in Chennai (India), which focuses on Yoga therapy. My broad experience enables me to keep the classes flexible to the needs of the students.

 

2010: November 7th - 14th

Power Vinyasa Yoga with Babs Lehner-Platts

Power Vinyasa, which means breath-synchronized movement, is a more vigorous style of Yoga based on the performance of a sequence of poses such as Sun Salutations, in which movement is matched to the breath.

This class is led by renowned yoga instructor and fitness expert Babs Lehner-Platts. With her characteristic down-to-earth instruction and fun approach, you will be guided through a series of yoga postures that are physically challenging, yet can be done by the average participant! The easy-to-follow sequences practised with energy and enthusiasm, will produce amazing results!

Babs encourages you with clear instructions for each posture, giving detailed explanations and corrections on correct alignment throughout. The class is designed for any age or fitness level and make it the perfect program from the beginner to the more experienced student.

A Power Vinyasa class will typically start with Pranayama (breath control), then goes into flowing sequences of standing postures. This is followed by practicing Yoga Balances leading into mat work, which brings the focus to core stability to increase stamina, flexibility and energy levels. Deep stretches and relaxation will bring the class to an end.

Class contents vary from one session to the next to prevent complacency and to give the student constant challenges and goals to strive for. Whilst we believe that Yoga classes should always be fun, Babs encourages every student to remain mindfully focused on themselves and to explore not only their strengths but also the limitations of their body and mind.

Get ready to transform yourself and discover the Power of Yoga!
 

Iyengar Yoga with Martell Linsdell

Martell has taught Introductory Iyengar™ yoga to beginners and improvers of all ages and abilities from 2004

During this yoga week she will break the postures down into its interim stages, working with her students in a systematic and developmental way towards a posture. The postures link, compliment and aid each other, therefore developing the individual from the range of their current range of ability. The student is encouraged to work intelligently with their body, mind and breath; observing and monitoring aspects of each pose.

A general class consists of a series of poses; standing poses, sitting, twists, backbends and inverted poses finishing with complete relaxation at the end of the session (Savasana). Pranayama is also practiced

Martell studied in Pune, India in 2008 and had also travelled to study at the Yog-Ganga Yoga Centre, Old Raj Pur, Dehradun with Rajiv and Swati Chanchani in 2006 and she is looking forward to returning to Pune for another month long of intensive yoga study this year at the Ramamani Memorial Iyengar Yoga Institute (2010). She has also attended many of the UK Iyengar Yoga more senior teachers sessions for workshops, days and yoga retreats.

Her active involvement with yoga over 12 years has led to her becoming a committee member of the Iyengar Yoga Association (UK) as the Yorkshire Region representative. Also she plays a part in the Bradford and District Iyengar Yoga Institute (BDIYI) committee as the Membership Secretary. For three years Martell has organised the running of the Professional Development days as required cpd for Iyengar™ registered teachers, these are always led by the countries Senior and Most Senior Teachers
 

Dynamic Hatha Yoga with Stephan Coburg

Stephan became a teacher because of his passion for tai chi and yoga and to try to communicate that Yoga is more than just a system of exercise, but also as a spiritual practice, which is self –empowering and autonomous. He teaches in a way, which allows his students to develop at their own pace and encourages them to “feel the fear and do it anyway”. 

With a martial arts background by his first teacher, his father at the age of 8, Stephan developed the styles of Kung Fu and Wu Shu to an advanced level. At the age of 16, Stephan was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and under the tutelage of his uncle Master Huang JiFu (1934-1995) Vice Chairman of the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, and founder of the British Chin Woo Athletic Association, he was taught Tai Chi and Chi Gong as a compliment to his chemotherapy and ultimately his recovery. 

It was during this time using TCM in combination to his chemotherapy, taught to him by his grandmother, that Stephan discovered yoga and it’s healing effects towards cancer and how yoga also complimented his knowledge in Tai Chi and Chi Gong. 

A few years later, Stephan met his Guruji, Master Tenzin Kendra Rinpoche, during a trip to Nepal, and became his disciple for 11 ½ years until his teacher’s death in April 2002.  During this period he was taught concepts and philosophies on the traditional Hatha style of yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Seamm Jasani or ‘gentle boabom’ the ‘Art of Self Medicine through Self-Defense’, Tibetan Medicine, Shamanic Healing and Energetic Medicine.

Stephan’s sadhana then led him towards many teachers around the world, who have all contributed to his unique style of teaching. He continues with his studies of the yoga system as taught by his Guruji, but over the years has been influenced and taught by other teachers including Swami Pragyamurti, in the tradition of the Bihar School of Yoga and Swami Satyananda, Sri K Pattabhi Jois in the astanga vinyasa tradition, Mysore, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa in the Kundalini tradition, California, Gingi Lee at the Sangam Yoga Centre in the astanga mysore style and Gary Carter of Natural Bodies in the Scaravelli tradition, Stephan’s ethic is that he is the eternal student.

Stephan has been teaching since 1996, and is the Principal at The Radiant Hand, in health clubs and yoga centres in London and internationally. He also teaches at retreats in Dahab, Sinai, Egypt, Dalyan in Turkey, Cornwall in the UK and in Thailand and Malaysia in the Far East. He has recently returned from Bhutan having been requested to teach and train at an international luxury resort. 

He has given lectures on healing and vibrational medicine, and works also as a spiritual guidance therapist and healer of various traditions, including Tibetan Shamanic Healing, Pranic Healing, he is a Master Teacher in the Usui tradition and system of Reiki and is a practitioner of massage in acupressure, holistic, sports, Taoist/ Tantra bodywork and the Nuad Boran Northern Style Thai Yogic Massage.

When he is not working you will find him climbing the Himalayas in Nepal, white-water rafting in South America, trekking the jungles of Borneo, or in London with his family.
 
“Be the change you wish to see in the world” – Ghandi

2010: December 5th - 12th - 19th

These weeks will be taught by Jana Czipin (see details about her yoga below).

We are excepting numbers to be small so if there are 4 or less people instead of 10 classes over the week there will be 5 intensive classes and a pubic class which Jana teaches weekly to the Dahab residents and which you will be invited to join. The week will run even if only one person books and will operate as normal.

We are fairly  confident that numbers will be larger than the 4 minimum - especially as Dahab is the perfect place to do your Christmas shopping!

The sun will be shinning and Jana is a wonderful teacher.

 2010: December  19th - 26th - January 2nd or 5th

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR

choose the dates that work for you - minimum stay 7 nights

Jana Czipin was born in Austria and in 15 years of practice has moved through different styles of yoga (Sivananda, Hatha, Astanga).

In 2005 she became a certified teacher from the Mysore Mandala Shala in India and in 2008 she studied at the school of TKV Desikachar (KYM) in Chennai (India), which focuses on Yoga therapy.

Since February 2004 she lives in Dahab, Egypt, and works there as a Yoga Teacher, she is extremely popular and Free Spirit Travel uses her both as an in-house teacher and also for private classes for those who need a more concentrated session.

On your yoga holiday in Dahab she will teach a morning class of Flowing Yoga, kept flexible and attuned to the needs of the different levels of the students.

The afternoon class will be a Hatha Yoga class with various breathing techniques in Pranayama and different methods of meditation. Classes are suitable for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced.

You may come for any dates between December 19th and January 5th providing you stay a minimum of 7 nights

Jana Czipin  is teaching from December 19th to 26th and Ken Eyerman is teaching from December 26th - January 5th

 

Ken Eyerman twenty five years of experience in Bodywork and Movement is brought to this week, combining a unique blend of dynamic flowing Yoga with gentle inner sensing and Feldenkrais movement awareness lessons.

2011: January 9th - 16th - 23rd

Before Breakfast: There will be a 1 hour Hatha yoga class suitable for all levels

After Breakfast: Authentic Cuban Salsa and Argentine Tango taught by Top London Dance teacher John Harris are on offer everyday after breakfast and in the early evenings. The dance classes are designed to cater for all levels of experience from beginners to advanced with two experienced dance partners on hand to make your learning fast and effective and ensure you have a
good leader or follower.

Afternoons: Singing classes and voice work take place in the afternoons. There will also be a Bedouin Jewellery making course taught by a local native craftsperson on some afternoons

Early Evenings: on some evenings we will have extra dance and free-dance sessions

Yoga classes are suitable for all levels of participants and will be traditional Hatha based yoga.

Dance classes are beginners and intermediate levels with 3  experienced dance partners 'on staff' to make your learning fast and enjoyable.

John Harris has been teaching partner dances for 12 years and has a gift for teaching beginners how to Salsa and Tango. He has led numerous dance based holidays to Cuba and Argentina and has taught in Spain, Egypt, USA, UK, Ireland and New Zealand. His highly accessible instruction style and natural enthusiasm both inspires and empowers dancers and non-dancers alike.

John always incorporates his skills as a Hatha Yoga teacher and Systemic Life Coach during tuition be it individual lessons, public workshops or residential retreats around the world.

His week in Dahab includes the highly enjoyable and easy to learn Cuban Rueda style Salsa with its frequent partner changes and invigorating rhythms. This is the authentic Cuban style as danced in the streets of Havana, no special shoes or fancy flicks required. No previous experience of partner dancing and no partner required too!

Gentle yet powerful Hatha Yoga classes will be held in the morning before breakfast with classes suitable for all levels.

Evenings will be free to enjoy although optional dance practices and free-dance sessions will be offered on some nights. There will be ample time outside of structured classes to sun-worship, meet new people, explore the local area and enjoy the benefits of time away from life's normal routines.

2011: January 23rd - 30th

Hatha and Laughter Yoga with Julie Whitehead

Julie is both an experienced yoga teacher and laughter yoga facilitator. She is the Co Founder of the Laughter Network and a Laughter Ambassador for Dr Kataria, the Founder of the Laughter Club Movement. Julie believes both laughter and yoga are complimentary to good health, developing a positive approach to life and her work is a fusion of this.

Each day will start with 2 hours of pranayama and Stressless Yoga finishing with a relaxation and visualisation.  The evening sessions will be Laughter Yoga – a combination of laughter exercises , fun and games.

This week will give you an opportunity to laugh as you have never laughed before and begin to understand the wonderful, healing power of laughter. You will connect with your inner child, become more playful and confident whilst boosting your immune system. Laughter meditation is an amazing experience, releasing happy hormones leaving you feeling lighter and more relaxed.

Julie has practised yoga since the late 70’s and taught for the past 12 years. She calls her style which has a strong Sivananda influence, Stressless Yoga, and aims to make yoga accessible to everyone. Through the use of flowing sequences, pranayama, meditation and sound you will connect to the peace and happiness within. This holiday could change your life as you learn to open your heart and connect with your inner joy.

Some quotes from yoginis who came on the Hatha and Laughter Yoga holiday in January 2009

I felt rested, calmer and with an inner treasure of laughter, friendship and happiness to enjoy in quieter and reflective moments Sue

When I got home from the holiday I felt very relaxed and better able to cope with every day life. Carolyn

I loved Laughter and Yoga Nidra Relaxation very much indeed - absolutely fabulous.
My body felt brilliant – so good to feel the extra strength and suppleness. Marina

For more information see www.laughteryoga.co.uk
 

2011:  January 30th - February 6th

Dynamic Yoga with Leone Roberts

"I feel the use of both dynamic flow and held poses combined with skilled alignment, enables my students to progress safely, deepening their practice to enhance strength, improve flexibility and become more centred.
Static postures train students to observe and understand their alignment, allowing time to repose and quietly intensify the posture.
Dynamic Flow teaches synchronisation of breath and movement creating freedom and enjoyment"

Leone is a fully certified yoga teacher and also has an ITEC diploma in Anatomy and Physiology. She has been practising yoga for over 20 years.
On this holiday Leone will be teaching a dynamic class in the morning session and a gentle class in the afternoon session.
 

We will have 10 sessions of yoga over the week

2011:  February 6th - 13th

Flowing Hatha Yoga with Michelle Cross

With nearly 20 years’ experience in the health, wellness & fitness industries, Michelle has a passion to help people find their path towards good mental and physical health and happiness through Yoga. Having found Yoga 10 years ago and finding her life changed as a result, Michelle wished to share her good fortune with others. She trained as a Yoga teacher with the International Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Centre, Michelle is certified by the Yoga Alliance and continues to learn and explore other Yoga traditions.

During your week, she will bring her knowledge & understanding of Yoga to help you reach a deep level of relaxation and healing. Throughout the sessions, you will discover more about yourself, as well as rejuvenate and unwind, so you can leave feeling better able to cope with your everyday pressures.

Michelle teaches Flowing Hatha Yoga, drawing from different styles of yoga including Hatha and Sivananda, Vinyasa for flowing sequences and Yin for meditative practice, balancing the dynamic power and flow, with the softness and stillness of Yoga, helping you to relax, tone and release tension from your body and mind.

Concentrating on the individual student’s own needs for healing and relaxation, Michelle has designed the week to be suitable for all levels and backgrounds. She encourages each person to connect with his or her own body and mind,  with a strong focus on the breath, emphasising precise alignment and fluid movement and encouraging deep relaxation within. Each student receives individual attention, adjustments, and encouragement to go beyond what they thought possible, in a safe, caring, and comfortable environment. 

In demand for both her classes, workshops and one-to-one sessions, Michelle’s genuine and caring approach make her a much sought-after instructor.  Michelle’s teaching has been described as motivational, intuitive, creative, fun, encouraging and inspiring. She is down-to-earth and draws from her extensive experience working with the body and energy.

Feedback from students on Michelle’s previous retreats

"My yoga practice has been enhanced, I liked being "corrected" in postures and the Yoga was varied, interesting and Michelle is very inspiring...thank you!" Carole”

"Michelle is encouraging and firm enough to push you to your edge, as a Yoga teacher I loved this - excellent and varied Yoga Practice " Catherine

" You are an inspirational and wonderful teacher, thank you for sharing!" Bridget
Michelle has over 19 years experience in the health, wellness and fitness industries, originally as a fitness/ exercise instructor and Holistic Massage Therapist in London . Over the years she has trained in various therapies and having found Yoga 10 years ago, re-trained as a Yoga teacher with the International Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Centre and is certified by the Yoga Alliance.

2011:  February 13th - 20th

Iyengar yoga with Sue Lovell

Sue Lovell teaches Iyengar yoga as a unique process capable of transforming our lives by giving us a deeper awareness of our body , mind and spirit as well as increasing strength and flexibility.

She has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching for 8 years in Derbyshire where she runs with partner Peak Yoga Centre. She holds is a Junior Intermediate level Teaching certificate

Sue’s approach to teaching on yoga holidays and workshops is to introduce a sense of serious fun generating an eagerness to learn, adding layers of understanding and clarity to students practise helping them to realise their full potential.

Her open and accessible style is geared to building confidence and poise in asana practice and deepening understanding of ourselves through pranayama (yogic breathing techniques).

The week will offer a 2 hour morning yoga asana class suitable to all levels of students and a short evening class.

2011:  February 20th - 27th

Mary Niker is a very experienced Iyengar Yoga teacher. She teaches class the Thames Valley and has just returned from an extensive course in India.

She has studied yoga for over 19 years and been trained by many of senior teachers in the UK. Mary is dedicated to teaching Yoga with care and respect.

Students of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed on this yoga week. Growth and learning is encouraged at the pace you feel you are most comfortable with.  

Mary quotes " Through the practice of Iyengar Yoga we can not only combat stress, but achieve positive mental, spiritual and physical growth."

Anusara Inspired Yoga with Susan Desmarais

Susan began practising yoga at age 18. She began her journey in Canada with Kripalu teacher Helen Goldstein, and with Glenn Mifsud at Stillpoint Retreat Centre.

Susan's background in Japanese culture and in Buddhism brings a unique perspective to her teachings in yoga. She has had many years of training and experience in classic Hatha yoga, Sivananda, Kripalu, Scaravelli, Astanga and Anusara. She is an Anusara-Inspired teacher, specialising in therapeutics.

Years of various personal injuries and pain have inspired Susan to share yoga in a way that is uplifting, energizing, healing, and therapeutic at the same time.

Your Yoga Week  - suitable for all Levels.

Delve deeply into body/mind/breath alignment, creating balanced energy. Susan teaches an uplifting practise, with empowering alignment.

Morning practise welcomes the heat of the day, with Pranayama, Surya Namaskar and a Vinyasa flow. Asana focus is on back-bending, arm and leg balancing, standing asanas, inversions and various partner work.

Evening practise includes meditation, twists, forward bends and hip-opening.

This retreat is suitable for everybody including those who experience chronic pain and limitation of movement when practising yoga.

Susan is a unique blend of Eastern and Western culture and she blends them both with panache, style and grace. She is a very radiant, very "rooted" Lotus.-The Group

For more information on Susan visit her website at www.kikuchiyoga.com

2011:  March 6th - 13th

Hatha Yoga with Jackie Coulson

Jackie has studied many forms of Yoga over the last 12 years, including Hatha, Iyengar, Vajrasati, Astanga, Sivananda & Scaravelli.

She holds teaching certificates in Hatha and Vajrasati Yoga and is Yoga Alliance 500hr accredited. She has taken great joy from inspiring her students in Brighton for the last 4 years. Jackie's teaching style is creative and fluid, partly due to her broad inspiration across disciplines.

Her Vajrasati training helps bring in a meditative feel to her Hatha flowing practise, incorporating the core principles of Sthira Sukham (finding the balance between strength or effort and ease) as well as an emphasis on postural awareness. Jackie's interest in the body also took her to India to study Yogic massage.

The morning classes will have a fluid, playful nature, incorporating some gentle sequences, flowing through postures with deep breath awareness, to invigorate the body and mind.

The evening practise will generally be more restorative and meditative. Even when the practise is challenging it will be deeply relaxing. We will also be exploring Pranayama (breathing techniques) and simple Mantra (chanting).

Jackie is known for her nurturing and supportive style that welcomes all abilities.

2011:  March 13th - 20th

Dynamic Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga with Roanna Harstad

''Roanna Harstad is an adventurer!

As a Yoga Instructor, NLP Practitioner, Life Coach, Empowerment Teacher, Sundoor Master Firewalking Instructor, Spiritual
leader, Retreat/Workshop Leader,  Body Worker, Therapist and Founder of Resting Buddha she leads clients into a more empowered, healthy and enjoyable way of life.

Roanna brings a holistic, spiritual and dynamic approach to her Retreats, Classes and Workshops.

Roanna brings ancient healing and fun tools into her sessions to empower our thinking and soften our being. With her gentle, informative but deeply encouraging and motivating approach, you will find you release barriers and move into a new, stronger, more aware sense of your body and self.''

‘I invite you to come and play, come with an open heart and a soft smile. Together lets investigate where our joy is hiding, lets be playful when remembering how fragile life can feel sometimes, lets find our power and rain our light on all that need it.

Let’s remember our happiness and all the gifts that we bring to this world. Let’s celebrate our challenges and give thanks for the opportunity to inspire each other through this ancient and beautiful practice.’

www.restingbuddha.co.uk
 

2011:  March 20th - 27th

Jude has been practising yoga and meditation for over sixteen years and has been teaching for eleven years. Over the years she has worked with, been inspired and influenced by many wonderful teachers whose knowledge and teachings have enriched her practice - Erich Schiffman, Sharon Gannon and David Life, Shiva Rea and, currently, Sarah Powers.
 

She completed a Teacher Training Course with the Bihar School of Yoga (Satyananda Yoga) under the direction of Swami Vedantananda and assessed by Swami Pragyamurti, the Principal of the School. This course is recognised by and is accredited with the British Wheel of Yoga.

The yoga Jude teaches is a mix of the Yin style (focusing on the gently held postures that work on the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis and lower spine) and the stronger Yang practise that emphasizes muscular movement and contraction.

The combining of the two helps to create a balanced practice "on the mat" which can be helpful in balancing our life "off the mat". There is much emphasis on the flow of the breath and how we allow the breath to be the initiator for the movement of the body.

The sessions also include pranayama, relaxation and visualisation practices plus nada yoga and meditation.

2011:  March 27th - April 3rd

Lucy Aldridge qualified as an Iyengar teacher in 1997 and has been teaching ever since. She feels that she has "the best job in the world"

As an Iyengar teacher she has learnt asana as an art and shares this knowledge with her students." Yoga has helped me deal with many life changes and challenges. Coming to my mat each day brings me back to my centre and who I really am"

Lucy is a qualified intermediate Iyengar teacher and is one of the youngest in the U.K., she teaches courses and classes in the U.K. and abroad. Her workshops are designed towards the understanding of asana and developing the confidence to maintain an evolving self practice.

2011:  April 10th - 17th

Hatha Yoga with Tyrone Duff  

Tyrone Duff  first discovered the path of Hatha yoga in India where he studied in the foothills with his teacher.

Following this he studied Hatha yoga in London with Fausto Maria at the Innergy Yoga Centre and completed a Sivananda teacher training course at the Vendanta Yoga Centre in New York, U.S.A.

Tyrone's classes are filed with humour and expertise, he has a loyal following and is a regular teacher with Free Spirit Travel. He currently teaches regular classes throughout London an is also a practitioner of Shiatsu.

left: Tyrone on his yoga holiday in Dahab

Below: pictures from his 2007 trip to Dahab

2011:  April 17th - 24th

Susannah is a fully qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher and has been practising yoga since childhood.

Her teaching style is intuitive and creative, drawing on her main influences of Hatha Yoga, Viniyoga and Astanga Yoga. Her dance background also brings into play a focus on alignment.

Susannah’s classes have a meditative quality and work on the principles of ‘Sthira and Sukham’ - (form and experience, strength and softness). So although her classes can be quite demanding they are also deeply relaxing. Her years of dancing have given Susannah an invaluable knowledge of the body, which enhances her ability to teach yoga. In addition she has studied both holistic massage and herbalism - and therefore has a very broad and balanced view of the body.

For Susannah yoga is about breath and bringing a sense of space and freedom to the body. She teaches Hatha Yoga, inspired by the Viniyoga System with its one-to-one approach, with an emphasis on connecting the breath and movement, enabling her students to work with their bodies, get to know them and to take responsibility for their personal well-being.

She applies this approach to all her classes where she ensures that adjustments and modifications are made for individual students - after all every body is different

Susannah studied yoga as a child and grew up within the yogic philosophy.

2011: April 24th - May 1st

Jana Czipin was born in Austria and in 15 years of practice has moved through different styles of yoga (Sivananda, Hatha, Astanga).

In 2005 she became a certified teacher from the Mysore Mandala Shala in India and in 2008 she studied at the school of TKV Desikachar (KYM) in Chennai (India), which focuses on Yoga therapy.

Since February 2004 she lives in Dahab, Egypt, and works there as a Yoga Teacher, she is extremely popular and Free Spirit Travel uses her both as an in-house teacher and also for private classes for those who need a more concentrated session.

On your yoga holiday in Dahab she will teach a morning class of Flowing Yoga, kept flexible and attuned to the needs of the different levels of the students.

The afternoon class will be a Hatha Yoga class with various breathing techniques in Pranayama and different methods of meditation. Classes are suitable for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced.

2011: April 24th - May 1st

Birgit Sphor - details to follow

2011:  May 8th - 15th

Ken Eyerman twenty five years of experience in Bodywork and Movement is brought to this week, combining a unique blend of dynamic flowing Yoga with gentle inner sensing and Feldenkrais movement awareness lessons.

2011:  May 15th - 22nd

Yoga Beats with David Sye

David Sye, listed as one of the top ten Yoga teachers in the UK and a Yoga Elder, has developed over many years "Yogabeats", his own brand of Yoga.

Yogabeats has now been touring in various festivals, cities and countries, gaining international success and recognition.

He has been practising yoga for over 20 years in International locations such as America, India and Israel. His “gentle power” yoga fuses Hatha, Ashtanga, Mridu and Vini. Gentle at the beginning and end but with dynamic and powerful periods at the core.

David will take you on a journey to touch all your senses. The Yoga class is for all levels and is driven by music that matches the pace and the flow of the Yoga

2011: May 22nd -  29th

Lauren Manning, Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Lauren has been practicing Yoga for 16 years and teaching for 14 of them. Originally from South Africa, she now spends her time travelling and teaching around the world - mainly in India, Turkey, UK and now Egypt. When asked what ‘style’ of Yoga she teaches, she uses the phrase 'Gentle Vinyasa Flow'. It is an eclectic combination of a number of different styles. She takes her influence from several approaches that have touched her, as well as from her own personal journey ‘on the mat’.

Initially a Sivananda trained teacher (California 1996), she has also explored, studied and taught Astanga Vinyasa, and appreciates the strengthening aspect of this powerful approach. In addition, she respects the preciseness of Iyengar, the gentleness and fluidity of Scaravelli and the softness and surrender of Yin Yoga.

Combining all these gems, her classes tend to flow – students move from one posture to another – starting gently and gradually building up momentum and energy, and then towards the end of the session, slowing down again in preparation for relaxation and the releasing of energy (on all levels: physical, mental, emotional) that comes about from the practice. Students usually feel both relaxed and energised after a class.
 

During the summer months there is no group yoga, you may however stay at the Blue Beach and do any non-yoga activities.

Non-yoga prices apply. Local astanga yoga classes are on Wednesdays and Sundays

Please ask for prices for private yoga, diving and riding combinations

We are waiting to place the teachers below - all regular teachers at this venue

Jana Czipin was born in Austria and in 15 years of practice has moved through different styles of yoga (Sivananda, Hatha, Astanga).

In 2005 she became a certified teacher from the Mysore Mandala Shala in India and in 2008 she studied at the school of TKV Desikachar (KYM) in Chennai (India), which focuses on Yoga therapy.

Since February 2004 she lives in Dahab, Egypt, and works there as a Yoga Teacher, she is extremely popular and Free Spirit Travel uses her both as an in-house teacher and also for private classes for those who need a more concentrated session.

On this week she will teach a morning class of Astanga Yoga, kept flexible and attuned to the needs of the different levels of the students.

The afternoon class will be a Hatha Yoga class with various breathing techniques in Pranayama and different methods of meditation. Classes are suitable for all levels of students, from beginners to advanced.

Jana is an Austrian and a certified Astanga Yoga teacher. She studied also at the KYM in Chennai. For more information please look at:
 

Yoga For Joy with Kathryn Banks

Kathryn's holiday will be a smooth blend of Yoga, Pilates and Chi Gung coupled together in new inventive ways to build on our foundation and relax into the presence.  Music may be involved to lift us higher into the joy of movement.

Kathryn trained and qualified in exercise to music RSA in 1989, Pilates in 1998, Body Balance in 1999, Astanga Yoga in 2003, and Hatha Yoga in 2004. She has trained with top teachers from around the world. 

Kathryn blends all aspects of her training into her Yogaflow classes.

Mitch is an exciting and inspirational international Yoga Alliance teacher, who has been practising yoga for many years and has studied many styles of yoga.  He teaches classes in Winchester and annually holds yoga holidays to Egypt, Spain, Turkey.

His classes are designed for all levels from those new to yoga to the experienced and are based on classical Hatha incorporating a fusion of other yoga styles to suit everyone.

There is particular emphasise on warming up and stretching techniques to ensure no injuries occur and optimum strength and flexibility can be achieved. Mitch uses his intuitive sense of his own body, and those of his students in the class to dictate the pace, postures and type of practise used within any one class.

Mitch has a particular interest in encouraging men to try yoga and as a 6'6" ex rugby player himself can amply demonstrate what yoga has to offer them.   

Over the week he will offer a morning two hour invigorating class and a shorter relaxing and rejuvenating evening class incorporating breathing techniques, meditation and work on opening up the chakras.  

A sense of fun combined with a thoughtful practise will ensure that everyone feels at ease and have a great time.  

www.mitchyoga.com

Flowing Hatha Yoga with Susan Chopping

Susan Chopping has an eclectic teaching style and adjusts it to the best interest of the people she is teaching. 

She started practising yoga after a back injury and has been teaching for four years.  Susan is influenced by her background in dance and has been inspired by 'Shadow Yoga', and 'Vinyasa Flow', the movements follow the breath to discover a little juice 'rasa' within the breath. 

She uses music and endeavour to inspire a deeper understanding of yoga practice.
 
Her training is ongoing, beginning at 'Yoga Arts' in Byron Bay and continuing in India and more recently in London at 'The Life Centre'.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Raphan

RAPHAN teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga internationally, privately as well as in various studios within London. He is registered with Yoga Alliance and accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga.

Strongly influenced by the Jivamukti Method and that of the works of Jonathan Monks (Yogamonks) and Edward Clark (Tripsichore), Raphan finds Yoga to be a great metaphor for life, challenging us to be engaged yet relaxed on one’s path and as such his classes are laced with philosophical commentary and discussions on anatomy and posture related topics.

VINYASA FLOW YOGA:
Move with the rhythm of the breath, through intelligent and dynamic sequences of flowing yoga postures designed to cultivate stamina, focus and flexibility; whilst realizing the wisdom, strength and grace of one's body.

Set in an non competitive environment, classes integrate music and detailed alignment instructions and are designed for those who seek a mind / body / spirit experience that is deep, invigorating and life affirming.

Meditation, breath exercises and chanting will be intertwined within the practise of Asanas.

By giving everyone individualized attention combined with hands-on assisting and adjustments, the goal of this retreat is to help you build a foundation for and/or strengthen your yoga practice, as well as helping you with the release of three kinds of tension - muscular, emotional and mental - thus leaving you feeling refreshed and renewed!

Invigorating and challenging, this retreat will offer a complete journey for the body and mind. Designed for beginners through to advanced practitioners, classes will consist of Vinyasa (flowing asana sequences), hands-on adjustments, Sanskrit chanting, uplifting & soothing music, meditation and deep relaxation.

Both classical and creatively-adapted sun salutations will be practised as well as standing and seated postures, balance-poses, backbends, and inversions alongside meditation, yogic breathing manipulation exercises & more.

  Modifications for beginners and options for advanced practitioners will be provided throughout.

*Beginners to Vinyasa Flow should have at least 6 months experience of 'general Hatha Yoga'.

visit his website at www.raphan.co.uk

Iyengar Yoga with Margaret Rawlinson

Margaret Rawlinson has been teaching yoga for over 20 years and is firmly grounded in the precision and depth of Iyengar yoga.

She has studied with BKS Iyengar over the years and also brings the richness of her extensive experience in other fields - especially Chinese Medicine, which she has been successfully practising for 6 years. She has also worked and studied in China in both acupuncture and Tui Na (Chinese osteopathy).

Margaret believes we can find self-healing for the mind, body and spirit in the complete yoga practice which incorporates asanas, pranayama and meditation.

The classes will allow you to find new insights and openings but joyfully and with a sense of fun.
 

the pictures right were taken on the desert trip during Margaret's 2007 visit to the Blue Beach Hotel