Yin/yang yoga retreat, Morocco
@ Hotel Tigmi, near Marrakech
November 9 - 13, 2012
This November, we are delighted to be running our fourth yin/yang yoga break to the spectacular Hotel Tigmi, 30 minutes from Marrakech. Tucked away in countryside half hour from Marrakech, this chic, much-loved hideaway is somewhere between a traditional Riad and a boutique hotel.
Meandering corridors and tucked-away courtyards hide a stunning collection of rooms, terraces, gardens and two swimming pools. This landscape of banana palms, cirtus trees and bougainvillea radiates sunlight and warmth. There is space and quiet in abundance.
Each of the impressively large rooms is beautifully, and individually decorated with handcrafted Berber furnishings, cushions, covers and wall hangings - a true retreat. Open fireplaces, luxurious shampoo and body products complete the feeling that you are somewhere very special indeed.
Yoga on the roof terrace, with Atlas mountain views
The dynamic vinyasa flow morning class will be at around 8.30am, while the later Restorative Yoga and meditation session will take place at about 5.30pm. If the sun has gone in, we will take the yoga indoors, in front of an open fire.
Both classes will be suitable for people of all yoga experience and backgrounds. The morning's vinyasa flow class will be taught be experienced London-based teacher Anja, while the early evening class will be led by Satvada director, Lucia (further teacher details below).
Free time, rest and relaxation! Or explore Marrakech...
On our retreats, we intentially schedule in plenty of time for sunbathing, rest, and relaxation! Therefore, between breakfast and the late afternoon yoga session, your time is your own.
Should you feel the urge to explore the evocative city of Marrakech, take advantage of the hotel's free minibus service to and from Marrakech.
On the other hand, you may well decide to stay relaxing at Tigmi for the duration of your stay. The last minibus of the day leaves the city in the early evening, and delivers you back to Hotel Tigmi safetly in time for dinner!
Delicious dining
This is not a retreat to book if you'd like to lose weight! Food is local in flavour and generous in quantity. Vegetarian options are served as a matter of course. If you would like to order chicken or lamb, please arrange this with reception on the same morning.
There will be three meals a day: breakfast after yoga in the morning; a buffet-style retreat lunch,; and three courses at dinner.
How much?
* £545 per person, in a large, en-suite twin/double. This option is for two people booking together, sharing a room.
* £675 single occupancy, en-suite room.
Please note: if you are coming alone, which many people do, you must choose the single occupancy option.
You can pay online, via the google checkout system above (a 3.5% charge has been added, to reflect our costs). Alternatively, cheque or bank transfer.
Transfers
from Marrakech airport are arranged direct with Hotel Tigmi. A one-way transfer costs £20 for , or £10 per person if there are two or more people sharing the taxi.
and arrivals
Arrivals: after 2pm on the first day.
Departures: before 11am on the final day. There is some flexibility in these times.
Includes?
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner), tea or coffee after meal-times, luxury accommodation and two 90-minute daily yoga classes.
Not included
Any treatments booked, airport transfers, and flights. We recommend flying to Marrakech with BMI (from Heathrow). Alternatively, fly Easyjet (from Gatwick), Ryanair (from Stansted or Luton) or Air Maroc. Flights start at under £100 return.
Yoga mats
Please bring your own mat.
Massages and treatments
Hotel Tigmi has its own beautiful hammam. The spa is for the use of guests only, and boasts a pool and steam bath, as well as treatment rooms.
The resident therapist uses authentic Moroccan skincare products containing indigenous herbs, fruits and oils.
Treatments are not included in the cost of this retreat and must be booked directly with the hotel.
* £545 per person, in a large, en-suite twin/double. This option is for two people booking together, sharing a room.
* £675 single occupancy, en-suite room.
Please note: if you are coming alone, which many people do, you must choose the single occupancy option.
You can pay online, via the google checkout system above (a 3.5% charge has been added, to reflect our costs). Alternatively, cheque or bank transfer.
Transfers
from Marrakech airport are arranged direct with Hotel Tigmi. A one-way transfer costs £20 for , or £10 per person if there are two or more people sharing the taxi.
and arrivals
Arrivals: after 2pm on the first day.
Departures: before 11am on the final day. There is some flexibility in these times.
Includes?
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and three-course dinner), tea or coffee after meal-times, luxury accommodation and two 90-minute daily yoga classes.
Not included
Any treatments booked, airport transfers, and flights. We recommend flying to Marrakech with BMI (from Heathrow). Alternatively, fly Easyjet (from Gatwick), Ryanair (from Stansted or Luton) or Air Maroc. Flights start at under £100 return.
Yoga mats
Please bring your own mat.
Massages and treatments
Hotel Tigmi has its own beautiful hammam. The spa is for the use of guests only, and boasts a pool and steam bath, as well as treatment rooms.
The resident therapist uses authentic Moroccan skincare products containing indigenous herbs, fruits and oils.
Treatments are not included in the cost of this retreat and must be booked directly with the hotel.
The teachers
Anja leads our energising morning classes. Anja is a 500 hours Registred Yoga Teacher with The Yoga Alliance UK and is also a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner. She has trained extensively, including intensive study with the Sivananda school of yoga, vinyasa flow teachers Shiva Rea and Seane Corn, and Birthlight for perinatal and postnatal yoga.
Lucia Cockcroft will teach the early evening Restorative Yoga and meditation sessions. Lucia's teacher training background includes intensive study with the Sivananda school of yoga, leading Restorative Yoga teacher Judith Lasater, and inspirational yin/yang teacher Sarah Powers. She has also practiced and studied mindfulness meditation with teachers including Christina Feldman and John Peacock.
Lucia Cockcroft will teach the early evening Restorative Yoga and meditation sessions. Lucia's teacher training background includes intensive study with the Sivananda school of yoga, leading Restorative Yoga teacher Judith Lasater, and inspirational yin/yang teacher Sarah Powers. She has also practiced and studied mindfulness meditation with teachers including Christina Feldman and John Peacock.