Yoga & Ecology Holiday in Italy
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Velletri
We will spend our week enjoying yoga and exploring ecology in Velletri, a rural town south of Rome in the Lazio region. It is about 45 minutes drive from Rome's Ciampino Airport. Velletri lies nearby the Alban Hills, the wine region of Frascati and the stunning town of Castel Gandolfo perched on the lip of an extinct volcano with Lake Albano below.
Chez Raz
We will be staying at Chez Raz, run by Paola Lurilli and her family who offer a wonderful eco environment for yoga. Chez Raz, a family run B & B, is a beautiful contemporary farmhouse amidst olive trees and scenic views. There is a covered outdoor yoga space, as well as a good sized swimming pool and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
Outlook for the Week
- Mornings - meditation and yoga class
- Brunch
- Afternoons - free time
- Evening - yoga class
- Dinner
Brunch includes an assortment of fresh organic fruit, yoghurt, pancakes, bread and eggs. Our host Paola will prepare a delicious home cooked vegetarian meal every evening using vegetables from the family's organic garden and will offer an Italian cooking lesson on one night of the week. Food allergies and other dietary requirements can be catered for, so please enquire.
Afternoons are a time to explore the environment and get close to the earth: you can rest in quiet contemplation in the garden; walk the local landscape; help our host Paola and her family gardening and olive picking or relax with others by the pool. There will be a guided local walk during the week, an Italian cooking class with Paola and Steve will lead us through an afternoon and evening of activities to cultivate our connection and understanding of nature and ecology.
Yoga
The yoga will take place in fully equipped outdoor space with a wooden floor. Mats and other yoga equipment will be provided but do feel free to bring your own mat and anything you need for your personal practice.
Each morning begins Georgina will a short session of meditation and pranayma before teaching a slow hatha flow class. The morning sessions will last for two and a half hours. The yoga sequences are approached in stages to accommodate practitioners at different levels of their yoga practice and particular attention will be give to the alignment details of each position. Each class is different and will include warm ups, sun salutations, a range of standing, seated, inversion and balance poses and a guided relaxation. It is important to inform Georgina of any injuries you may have when attending a yoga holiday, particularly if you are new to the tutor.
Ecology
Chez Raz is the perfect venue to explore your relationship to nature and ecology.
The yoga will take place in fully equipped outdoor space with a wooden floor. Mats and other yoga equipment will be provided but do feel free to bring your own mat and anything you need for your personal practice.
Each morning begins Georgina will a short session of meditation and pranayma before teaching a slow hatha flow class. The morning sessions will last for two and a half hours. The yoga sequences are approached in stages to accommodate practitioners at different levels of their yoga practice and particular attention will be give to the alignment details of each position. Each class is different and will include warm ups, sun salutations, a range of standing, seated, inversion and balance poses and a guided relaxation. It is important to inform Georgina of any injuries you may have when attending a yoga holiday, particularly if you are new to the tutor.
Ecology
Chez Raz is the perfect venue to explore your relationship to nature and ecology.
Accommodation
We will be staying in a beautiful contemporary farmhouse with its beautiful gardens, spacious shared rooms, pool and surrounding olive farm. Types of room available:
We will be staying in a beautiful contemporary farmhouse with its beautiful gardens, spacious shared rooms, pool and surrounding olive farm. Types of room available:
- Shared room (twin beds), shared bathroom, 2 people
- Camping (tent and bedding provided), outdoor bathroom facilities, for singles or couples
- One Twin/ Single room (double or twin beds), en-suite bathroom, 1-2 people (single room supplement of £116 is charged)
Dates
Monday 28th September - Monday 5th October 2015
Cost
£487 for shared accommodation (per person)
Included
* There will be one yoga free day for day-long excursions.
Please note: if you wish to go on the guided walks while on your holiday please bring appropriate footwear.
Not included
Flights
You will need to book your own flight to Rome Ciampino Airport.
If you are coming from London, these are the Ryanair flights we recommend from Stanstead Airport so we can arrive at the same time and share transport costs to Chez Raz:
Monday 28 September 2015
FR3002 - dep Stanstead 08.40; arr Ciampino 12.15
Monday 5 October 2015
FR3015 - dep Ciampino 13.55; arr Stansted 15.40
Transfer cost is approximately £36 per trip for up to four people. If you need to take an alternative flight, you will need to pay your own transport costs accordingly.
Booking Procedure
For more details and to book contact Georgina: georgina@cowrieyoga.com.
Monday 28th September - Monday 5th October 2015
Cost
£487 for shared accommodation (per person)
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily brunch and Dinner
- 1 Italian cooking class and one guided walk
- 2 yoga classes a day *
- Snacks (nuts, fresh fruit, herbal teas, biscuits), throughout the day in the communal area
* There will be one yoga free day for day-long excursions.
Please note: if you wish to go on the guided walks while on your holiday please bring appropriate footwear.
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Transfer from and to airport
Flights
You will need to book your own flight to Rome Ciampino Airport.
If you are coming from London, these are the Ryanair flights we recommend from Stanstead Airport so we can arrive at the same time and share transport costs to Chez Raz:
Monday 28 September 2015
FR3002 - dep Stanstead 08.40; arr Ciampino 12.15
Monday 5 October 2015
FR3015 - dep Ciampino 13.55; arr Stansted 15.40
Transfer cost is approximately £36 per trip for up to four people. If you need to take an alternative flight, you will need to pay your own transport costs accordingly.
Booking Procedure
For more details and to book contact Georgina: georgina@cowrieyoga.com.
- Check availability with me, we will provisionally reserve your place.
- In the meantime please book your flight(s) and get insurance then get back in touch with us.
- A booking form will be sent to you including all details and cancellation policy.
- Complete, sign and return the booking form by post or email, along with full payment. You can arrange to pay by cheque or electronic transfer.
- You will receive an email on receipt of your payment to confirm your booking.
- Look forward to your stress free yoga and ecology holiday in sunny Velletri!