The classes are led by Martin and Fran They both have had extensive stays in Mysore, India to practice at the AYRI, under the guidence of Pattabi Jois, the guru of the Astanga Vinyasa Yoga system.
There studio in Southend is a certified school by Yoga Alliance, and Martin and Fran are both certified by Yoga Alliance to train yoga teachers. Martin and Fran are qualified with Yoga Alliance UK and the BWY.
They have both practised with all the worlds leading teachers, including, David Swenson, Danny Paradise, John Scott, Brian Cooper, Venkatesh, Anna Forest and Dharma Mitra.
There are two classes each day of your stay in which we use carefully crafted sequences of yoga postures( vinyasa krama) to build on your practise. This will be a uniquly individual journey which may include sequnces to open tight hips, stiff shoulders or how to get into arm balances, back bending and jumping into postures.
Each class will last about 2 and a half hours and promises to be a liberating journey.
Trips, days out and days at the centre
We incude trips to local beauty spots and places of interest. Some of these trips will be a full day and some a half day. There will also be the choice of staying at the centre to relax.
We are surrounded by natural springs and with a thermal spa on our doorstep. The centre is in one of the last truly unspoilt areas of Europe, surrounded by mountains and stunning sunsets.
Among the trips we offer are the Dryanovo Monastery. The village of Arbanasi, a preserved historic village with plenty to see.
We also now are able to offer rock climbimg, para gliding, horse riding, massages and treking as optional extras.
What is included in your weeks stay
meals as stated, with refreshments at meal times, there is a fridge stocked with drinks and snacks to purchase at other times. Accommodation includes linen and towels, but not beach towels. We do not provide yoga mats or equipment so you will need to bring your own, or you can purchase one from the centre shop. The trips in the itinerary are included and the choice of packed lunch. You will have the chance to buy lunch at local cafes, eating out is very cheap, a meal can cost a couple of pounds
