Spain, GRANADA - Endless Energy with Yoga and Sound, Leah Barnett, Cortijo Romero, Andalucia, 30 Aug 2014
The aim of this holiday is to empower you on your journey towards healing, energy and self-discovery. Using classic postures, mantras and pranayama (yoga breathing), yoga releases knots (granthis) and held patterns (samskaras) and invigorates the whole being, so that energy (prana) flows freely. Be guided towards the Presence of your authentic nature as you become conscious of what is happening in the body in each moment. Realise at a deep level how to quieten the mind and detach from the identity and problems of suffering. Bring energy, space and clarity to the whole being, learn to accept and love yourself just as you are and enjoy renewed vitality and peace. There will be hatha yoga practice every morning and some philosophy sessions in the afternoon, looking at the relevance of yoga to authentic being and healing. There will also be plenty of yoga nidra (deep relaxation), chanting, meditation and lots of laughter. Leah Barnett trained with a variety of Indian teachers, as well as in alternative approaches to movement and body awarenesss (Feldenkrais and Chi Gung). She has been teaching yoga since 2003 and now also trains other teachers in "Yoga for M.E. & Stress and Burnout." She was previously a human rights lawyer. Cortijo Romero is a beautiful, much-loved, peaceful retreat centre for holistic holidays. The centre is surrounded by the majestic peaks of the Alpujarras mountains, and there will be a day out in the mountains to explore and benefit from the breathtaking expanse. The entire holiday is set at a gentle pace, to facilitate less 'doing' and more 'being'.
