Hatha Yoga Holiday with Laura Gilmore
March 29th - April 5th 2012  

• Morning and Afternoon Hatha, Meditation & Pranayama practice (x6 days)     
  
• Accommodation in an Italian traditional farmhouse, impeccably restored to full glory
  
• Three delicious meals a day- Italy's finest ingredients and cooking
  
• One evening meal in the nearby seaside town
• Direct access to beautiful surrounding gardens and countryside
• Bicycles to explore the area
• Options to hire cars/ taxis to become familiar with the region of Puglia

A week to deeply replenish and relax through yoga and meditation.

Give yourself time to connect to a sense of inner wellbeing, in the calm and warmth of Southern Italy.

Laura Gilmore

Laura Gilmore’s yoga journey started some 22 years ago, with a soul searching visit to India, followed by Iyengar yoga classes whilst at university. Over the years Laura has sought out well respected teachers from across the globe - regardless of their yoga “denomination”. From this tireless study and practice Laura has developed her own practice and teaching methods to offer her students a full and comprehensive practice of yoga. 

For Laura the yoga is not simply about mastering (or struggling with postures), but about discovering more about ourselves- our bodies, our minds and our emotions. From taking the chance to really look within during our practice, we are able to live more intelligently and with more light, warmth and humour!

Laura shares dynamic creative sequences, following the breath, whilst also taking time to explore aspects of the asana in more detail. Laura has also practiced meditation within the Zen Buddhist and Vipassana traditions, and continues to practice and study pranayama with Clive Sheridan. She is also an experienced practitioner and teacher of Yoga Nidra- deep relaxation which she loves to share on retreat. Laura’s teaching encourages students to treat themselves with kindness- in their approach to the body and in seeing what comes up in the mind.

Laura Gilmore has taught yoga for 10 years now, initially in Wales, and then in London- classes at Triyoga, and for private clients. She now lives with her son in Bristol, where she is Director of Bristol City Yoga and co-teaches the Teacher training programme.
The day
The day at Masseria will start in silence, with time for a silent morning stroll to enjoy the start of the day. We will enjoy a morning and afternoon yoga practice with time to explore the area or rest and enjoy massage in the middle of the day. One evening will also be spent in the nearby seaside town enjoying delicious local fayre.

The morning practice will be more dynamic, flowing on the breath but with time also to soften and warm the body, the afternoon practice will be more grounding and lead into meditation, breath practice and deep relaxation.

A typical day

8.00-8.30 Silent stroll

8.30-10.30 Hatha Yoga


10.30-11.30 Breakfast

11.30-2.30pm explore/ rest/ massage treatments

2.30pm light lunch (on 2 days we will just have brunch and then head off to explore for the day)

5.00-7.00pm Yoga & Meditation (if you’re really keen we can start ealier!)

7.00pm Supper10.00pm sleep!

All times are changeable, according to the needs of the group/ circumstance at the venue. We can choose to explore some yoga-theory or take an extra session for a deep relaxation or to go deeper into our physical practice/ meditation if the wish is there.

We hope to welcome you soon for a wonderful week of yoga and more!

Costs

£650 per person per shared twin or double room

£800 per person in own room

£450 for camping (bring a tent)

Massage available with Gayle:

A holistic approach incorporating Acupressure, Aromatherapy, Reiki, Remedial, Meridian massage,
& Reflexology.
Treatment can be clothed Shiatsu style massage, or therapeutic oil massage using "message in a bottle" aromatherapy blends.
Gayle has over 10years of experience in massage therapies, from this palette she can explore your needs to give a transformational
treatment. We work together through the art of massage to bring your unique being into balance.

Travel 

Although there are many agents dealing with flights to Italy it is essential that you book a flight as soon as possible as flights do become very expensive at certain times. Ryanair fly to Bari
(nearest airport) or you can also fly also to Brindisi.  We will then arrange for you to be collected from
the airport (shared taxis payable locally).
Alternatively you can find your way to the nearest train station at Castellana grotte and we will
organise collection from there.
To book or for more information
Please contact Laura Gilmore  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   0117 924 4414
Please send full amount, either send a cheque made out to Laura Gilmore or contact us to transfer fund from your bank to ours.