The holiday includes two classes a day, accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, (except for lunch and dinner where you go out and sample the local cuisine). Tranquil Times Holistic Retreats is specialized in tailoring programs to your individual requirements to give you the ultimate holistic experience. Classes are suitable for all ages and beginner and intermediate levels.
Daily schedule
- 08:30 - 10:00 Morning class (90-minute Hatha / Vinyasa flow yoga)
- 10:15 - 11:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 14:15 Free time for therapies, relaxation, further activity, practice, etc.
- 14:15 - 15:00 Light lunch
- 15:00 - 17:30 Free time
- 17:30 - 19:00 Afternoon class (60 to 90-minute Hatha, Restorative, Yin, Taichi/Qigong, Guided Meditation or Gong / Sound bath)
- 19:30 - 20:30 Evening meal
Yoga
On your retreat, you will learn and practice various aspects of yoga - asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises), deep relaxation, and meditation at your own pace and within your own range. Morning classes are slightly more dynamic in order to energize and revitalize, as well as relax, while the late afternoon classes offer a variety of yoga styles each day.
Classes are small and informal so there will be plenty of time for individual attention and to concentrate on poses suitable for you and your body and those that you feel challenging and wish to work on.
Over the years, resident instructor Jo has practiced and studied various diverse styles of yoga and has been influenced by the correct alignment that Iyengar yoga teaches, the breath synchronized flowing movements of Vinyasa with its sun salutation variations, and Viniyoga with its individualistic approach and gentle flow.
Her main influences in recent years are Vinyasa flow combined with Qigong. Jo has realized more than ever that her students need to slow down, so restorative and yin have become more important. Her classes have a lovely flowing sequence and incorporate aspects from many of the above styles of yoga, suitable for beginners and the more experienced. Clear and precise cues are given with a trauma-informed lens.
Meditation
Meditation expands awareness and develops calmness, serenity, and focus, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of our inner nature. Meditation also has much to offer as a tool for enhancing concentration, willpower, and resistance to stress.
It allows us to ride the waves of life without being disturbed by them. The meditation techniques are taught systematically, and over the course of the week may cover body and breath awareness, chakras, healing and inner observation.
