Saturday 13th November
9.30am – 6.30pm
at the beautiful Alaya Retreat Centre ,
Alt Penedes , Catalunya
‘…the forest breathes. Listen. It answers, I have made this place around you. If you leave it , you may come back again, saying Here”
from Lost by David Wagoner
What we will do
Starting with a welcome tea at 9.30am
10.00 – 12.30 yoga & deep rest practice in the stunning yoga sala
12.30 a delicious vegetarian lunch
14.00 – 15.00 walking meditation in the vineyards
16.00 – 18.00 yoga & meditation practice
18.00 – 18.30 closing circle and tea
optional : stay overnight for more info
the yoga
a deepening into body and posture over the day. beginning by landing in our relationship to ground , to free the breath and awaken the spine and so posture revealing itself to you . you will be encouraged to find strength and ease of movement through a deep listening to body. a way of approaching yoga without straining the body but allowing body and so an unfolding of posture from your own inner flowering . a practice for all bodies and all levels
the meditation
walking and lying down to meditate. slowing down and unwinding through mindfulness , what might then reveal itself as the wider stream of life allows us to rest into aliveness of simply being here – arriving in to meditation . for all levels
walking and lying down to meditate. slowing down and unwinding through mindfulness , what might then reveal itself as the wider stream of life allows us to rest into aliveness of simply being here – arriving in to meditation . for all levels
the place
Alaya Retreat Centre is a definite favourite place for retreat . it’s unique position in the incredible beauty of alt penedes. A place that offers you peace and rest and beauty. the stunning yoga sala has dream like views , there is a pool, gardens full of places for quiet contemplation . be deeply nourished here and under the care of the Alaya team .
we shall enjoy the delicious, lovingly prepared vegetarian dishes from the kitchen . teas & snacks throughout the day.
perhaps you may choose to stay overnight and wake up to enjoy this special place and nature surrounding another day
to book your place
your investment
€70 early bird if you book before 27th October
€80 if you book after 27th October
Optional: overnight stay for a supplement of €60 for accommodation, dinner and breakfast .
do get in touch if you would like to car share
Please do contact me with your questions and I will be happy to answer or just use the link above to make your booking
COVID
the group size will be limited so that we can practice at safe distance in the 120m sq yoga sala , which has many huge windows for us to open all around the sala.
the alaya retreat team will serve food and manage our day with all their regular Covid regulations in place
wearing a mask is optional , please feel free to choose as you wish
there will be many outside dining areas for you to choose from to sit and each lunch at the required distance – around the pool, by the house or in the gardens , so many options
please see the booking form for covid booking / cancellation policy
such a different approach . putting no strain on the body and allowing the process to come from within . the being slow allows you to find your centre and where it comes from . its gorgeous . the way you explain it. you are able to find it for your self, with your guidance. you’re not relying on just copying someone else — Aishling , student on retreat
before starting yoga with Julie I used to spend each class trying to stretch more, get into the pose more, push myself and be the best in the class. I was always eager to ‘do more’. It wasn’t until meeting Julie that I realised that thats not what yoga is all about. Julie’s classes have really transformed how I see yoga and have taught me how to connect deeply with my body. After years of practising yoga I believe I am only now learning how to do poses correctly. Doing yoga with Julie has been one of the best investments in my mental and physical health . I honestly cannot recommend her classes enough! ” — Caitriona , student Barcelona
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