"Zi" Izilda Gallo afternoon meditation
Indulge yourself, nurture your spirit, body, mind, and awaken your positive energy , escape the dreary winter months and come to Portugal, the secret gem of Europe for revitalizing yoga retreats.
Rejoice/Replenish/Rejuvenate Yoga Retreats at Colina Flora guesthouse www.colinaflora.com , peacefully located in the heart of the awesome Sintra Natural Park, are a great way to re-engerize body/mind/spirit. Participatants will rediscover their inner self, learn to destress, recharge, relax, laugh, breath fresh country/sea air, experience the unspoilt nature of the amazing Sintra Natural Park`s pristine beaches, magical forests, and historical sights, eat delicious and organic, fresh and locally sourced Food for Life breakfasts, lunches and dinners , make new friends and leave with a new sense of awareness and wellbeing. These retreats motivate and inspire participants to enjoy and live life more fully, gain vital insights and deal with stress more effectively.
These week-long retreats include 7 B&B, 6 lunches , 6 dinners (several at local restaurants), airport transport , 5 yoga/yoga nidra sessions , 1 Tuina massage, 1 cosmetic rejuvenation facial acupuncture treatment, 2 de-stessing/sophrology sessions, an afternoon sightseeing in Sintra, 1 nutrition counseling session, 2 morning beach walks and 1 night walk with introduction to the magical lore of the Sintra Natural Park, introduction to meditative knitting, 2 music/dance therapy sessions and ample free time to enjoy the natural beauty of the Sintra Natural Park. The Retreat costs €895.- per person.
Minimum 4 people, Maximum 10
Shared double rooms. Inquire about single room sur-charge.
Perfect for celebrating special occassions, group of friends get a way week etc. inquire about group rates and for more information at www.colinaflora.com
Retreat dates:
20 November – 27 November, 2011,
December 23 to January 2 ( A special Holiday Yoga retreat with Christmas/New Year celebrations, a Yankee Swap and more….the dates for this retreat are flexible…join or leave whenever it suits your schedule and price will be calculated accordingly …price for the entire 10 day retreat is €1175.-)
8 January – 15 Januray, 201
To reinforce positive action, in order to develop the positive elements of the present, the future and the past rather than focussing on the negative
To develop an objective reality, to learn how to see the things more as they are rather than how we think they are.
Specific techniques and exercises (specific sophronisations): practised especially in individual sessions, they are numerous and selected according to level, needs and relevance (concentration on an internal stimulus, positive projection in the future, the past…). (10 to 15 min.) , with immediate or short-term objectives.
Dynamic Relaxations : A term used to describe the exercises designed to promote relaxation and focus in everyday l
These mental and physical exercises are based on the concept of dynamic relaxation (relaxation in movement) used in everyday life situations. Their benefits are claimed to
- Lower stress levels
- Improve sleep
- Manage emotions
- Improve concentration
- Increase energy levels
- Improve relationship with yourself and others
- Improve self-esteem and self confidence
- Harmony in mind, body and soul
The practice is also said to lead to inner and outer awareness, leading to moments of “being as one, being in the flow, living in the now.”
