The yoga at Yavanna takes place on a purpose built platform set in the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of the Yavanna gardens. It is an ideal place to completely unwind and connect with a sense of peace and harmony.

There will be two practices a day, a more energetic early morning practice designed to stretch and open up the body and to release any physical or mental tension and a more relaxing, meditative session in the late afternoon.

This will leave plenty of free time for you to relax by the pool or explore this beautiful part of Portugal. A number of excursions will be offered.

Because the group will be relatively small, your teacher, Maria, will be able to customise classes to suit the needs of the group. She is happy to take complete beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. You will have the opportunity both to deepen your understanding of the yoga postures and to work deeply with your breath, so to develop your strength and flexibility and to trigger a self healing process that will awaken an inner spirit all too often neglected in our hectic daily life.
 

Maria Zervudachi - Yoga Teacher

Maria has been practicing yoga for over twenty years. From a background in Sivenanda and Hatha  she moved  towards Iyengar yoga  sixteen years ago and completed her training in 2002. She has worked with some of the top Indian teachers, including Geeta Iyengar. She is a passionate and committed yoga teacher, completely dedicated to her yoga practice and unable now to imagine life without it..."it is on my yoga mat that I feel I can truly find myself". Maria's good humoured way of stretching and relaxing in Iyengar Yoga will help to make your holiday a real joy.

She is a skilled and sensitive teacher and has been teaching weekly classes and small groups in Kent and East Sussex for five years. She specialises in small group work and this is her second time at Yavanna.  She feels privileged to teach in such a special place, where the combination of an enriching daily yoga practice, delicious food, total relaxation and pampering -  as well as the opportunity to enjoy the company of new friends, fun and laughter - cannot help but to make you feel good .

She is also a practising sculptural ceramicist (see www.rhapsodyhouse.co.uk for examples of her work.

Sessions

Those who would like more detailed information on the Yoga are invited to call Maria to discuss their requirements/preferences:

• 01892 784 323
• 07973 869 199

All equipment will be provided.

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Costs
Availability and course costs are detailed here.

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“Yoga is a light which, once lit, will never dim.

The better your practice, the brighter the flame” BKS Iyengar

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