Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat with Rachel Hull
The Yoga and Ayurveda sessions will be led by Rachel Hull, a very experienced teacher, originally from Australia (now based between Puglia and Bali), who leads Shakti Spirit Yoga retreats and teacher trainings around the world, including an annual Teacher Training in Goa, India (hosted through the Brahmani Yoga Centre, formerly Purple Valley Drop In Centre).
Rachel has been teaching Yoga for 10+ years, and practicing regularly for 20 years. As well as years of Yoga training, she has spent two years training with an Ayurvedic Dr to become an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant.
She is known for her precision and sensitive alignment of the physical body, as well as her ability to encourage the class to flow in a smooth and organic way. People often comment that they feel well looked after and safe in her classes, and she takes particular care of backs, knees and necks. There will be 11 classes in total, some more challenging and others more restorative. Numerous classes are dedicated to Yoga practices such as asana & pranayama techniques that are more specific for the Ayurvedic Doshas (vata, pitta and kapha).
This retreat is designed to be educational and lots of fun! There is mixture of fascinating dicussions on Ayurveda, with practical tips to assist you in applying Ayurveda to your life, as well as daily classes where we get on the Yoga mat and practice. You can expect to leave the retreat feeling refreshed, healthy, and much clearer about your own Ayurvedic Constitution (prakriti), and any imbalances you may be experiencing (vikriti).
Puglia is a fascinating area, with ancient whitewashed buildings called Trulli; reminiscent of ancient Greece or Turkey. Puglia is also known for it's wine and olive oil. Rachel loved the area so much, she bought a house here!
The retreat price of: Euro 1325 (double/twin share) includes - accommodation, tuition, healthy vegetarian meals, airport pickup and drop off, and even a trip out to a local area and restaurant, so you do not have to spend more than you have paid for.
We accept Paypal and credit card payments via our website, and you can be assured of quality tuition, excellent accommodation and a wonderful holiday. Please see the website for more details on both the retreat and your teacher, Rachel.
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Restaurant |
Business Center |
Steam Room |
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Bar |
Internet Connection |
Wheelchair Accessible |
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Room Service |
Conference Facilities |
Animal Friendly |
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Laundry Service |
Swimming Pool |
Concierge Desk |
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Storage Areas |
Gym |
Travel Desk |
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Car Park |
Sauna |
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Additional: Santa Maria Del Sole is a 4 Star, ecologically sound reteat centre. The accommodation is either in the beautiful, dome shaped Trullo. Or in a room in the 16th Century, renovated farmhouse which is called the Masseria. The walls are stone and very thick, keeping a cool and pleasant ambient temperature. The centre is in the countrside surroundng Martina Franca. It is quiet and peaceful, and surrounded by a large expanse of forest.
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Room Amenities |
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Private Shower |
Microwave |
Telephone |
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Private Bathtub |
Air Conditioning |
Fax |
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Private Jacuzzi |
Electric Fan |
Minibar |
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Private Toilet |
TV |
Coffee Maker |
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Private Kitchen |
Video/DVD/Movies |
Hair Dryer |
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Stove |
Internet Connection |
Trouser Press |
Meal Options |
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Non-Veg (all) |
Vegetarian |
Organic |
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Non-Veg (fish/chicken) |
Vegan |
Ayurvedic |
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Diabetic |
Low Salt |
Low Fat/Cholesterol |
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Kosher |
Hindu |
Muslim |
Additional: The meals are healthy, vegetarian and delicious. The retreat has an Ayurvedic, and we will eat very healthily, keeping the delicious Italian spirit in mind!
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| Additional |
You will be picked up at either Brindisi (40 minutes away), or Bari (1 hour) and brought to the reteat centre. At the end of the retreat you will be taken back to either of the above airports (if you desire). If you choose to come by train, the nearest station is Ostuni. Again, you will be greeted and brought to the centre. The price of the retreat includes the pickup and drop off, all tuition, all meals (apart from if the group chooses to go out for one), accommodation, and even a trip out to a local area and meal at a local restaurant. |
| Nearby Attractions |
Ancient UNESCO listed towns such as Alberobello. There are so many historical towns and villages in the surrounding area, that it's honestly hard to list them all. Martina Franca, Ostuni, Locorotondo to name a few. One really outstanding feature of Puglia are the ancient, white washed Trullo that can be seen dotting the countryside (appearing on mass in Alberolbello - hence the UNESCO listing). The area is populated with old olive trees and grape vines. If you have the time, it would be worth hiring a car and spending extra time exploring the area, as there are coasts on both the Ionian and Adriatic Sea's (we are closer to the Adriatic). |
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This is a sample schedule that may be subject to some minor changes:
DAY 1 FRIDAY 4 JULY
Arrival day & check in
Lunch available for those arriving earlier
7 pm - Shared Group Dinner at S.Maria Del Sole
To allow people a chance to arrive, we have left this day free of Yoga activities
DAY 2 SATURDAY 5 JULY
7-9.30am Yoga & Pranayama
9.45am Breakfast
Free time
1pm Lunch
Free time
4-6.30pm - Yoga: Ayurvedic discussions & Vata pacifying sequence
7pm - Dinner
DAY 3 SUNDAY 6 JULY
7-9.30am Yoga & Pranayama
9.45am Breakfast
Free Time
1pm - Lunch
4.30-6.30pm - Yoga: Pitta pacifying sequence & discussions
7pm - Dinner
DAY 4 MONDAY 7 JULY
7-9.30am Yoga & Pranayama
9.45am Breakfast
Free Time
1pm Lunch
Free Time
3- 5pm Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra (deep guided relaxation)
6pm Optional walk through town and dinner out at local trattoria (meal not included in retreat
cost.
DAY 5 TUESDAY 8 JULY
7-9.30am Yoga & Pranayama
9.45am Breakfast
Free Time
1pm Lunch
Free Time
4.30-6.30pm Yoga & Pranayama
7pm Dinner & Evening Chanting Session
DAY 6 WEDNESDAY 9 JULY
7-9am Yoga: Kapha pacifying sequence
9.15am Breakfast
10 Trip to Martina Franca Market
Lunch at S. Maria Del Sole
Free Time
4.30-6.30pm Kapha Dosha discussions. Ayurvedic questionnaire
7pm dinner
DAY 7 THURSDAY 10 JULY
7-9.30am Yoga & Pranayama
9.45am Breakfast
Free Time
1pm Lunch
Free Time
4pm Trip to local beach or town
Dinner out together at trattoria (meal included in retreat cost)
DAY 8 FRIDAY 11 JULY
7-9.30am - Yoga & Ayurveda
10am Breakfast/ Brunch Farewell
Checkout of Santa Maria Del Sole by the later afternoon
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Not Applicable
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| Our Certificatons |
Rachel Hull has been practicing Yoga regularly for 20 years, and teaching for 10 years. She began apprenticing over 15 years ago. She is certified through Yoga Arts, Australia (9 month full time), is registered with Yoga Alliance (USA) at the E-RYT 500 level (the highest level currently available with them). She trained as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant for 2 years with Jason Chandler (ATMA). Rachel has both 200 and 500 hour Teacher Trainings Programs registered with Yoga Alliance. She currently runs the 200 hour one (300+ hours) in India. Rachel has been employed as Senior Teacher and/or Course Co-ordinator for Yoga Arts Teacher Trainings (Bali, Byron Bay, Kuala Lumpur), Solomon Yogalates Trainings (Yoga and Ayurveda- Byron Bay), Y+ Yoga Centre in Shanghai, China, & Shakti Spirit Yoga. |
Yoga Styles |
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Hatha Yoga |
Asthanga Yoga |
Iyengar Yoga |
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Vinyasa Yoga |
Bikram Yoga |
Jivamukti Yoga |
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Kripalu Yoga |
Kundalini Yoga |
Ishta Yoga |
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Power Yoga |
Sivananda Yoga |
Raja Yoga |
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Bharata Yoga |
Karma Yoga |
Bhakti Yoga |
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Jnana Yoga |
Tantric Yoga |
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Additional: Shakti Spirit Yoga as taught by Rachel Hull is Hatha Yoga, with influences from Iyengar and Vinyasa Yoga. Shakti Spirit Yoga incorporates Ayurveda.
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Meditation Styles |
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Zen Meditation |
Transcendental Med. |
Mindfulness Med. |
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Vipassana Meditation |
Osho Meditation |
Yoga Meditation |
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Qigong/TaiChi |
Visualisation |
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