Yoga Trails - Yoga & Hiking Meetup Group

Two of my all time favourite yoga teachers Desiree Rumbaugh and Andrew Rivin will be back next year to teach another fantastic weekend of workshops that will transform your practice and/or your teaching!

This weekend of workshops is open to ALL! 😁

This husband and wife team are both phenomenal yoga teachers who have been teaching and practicing for over 30 years and their schedules are packed!

If you are unfamiliar with their names, Desiree is one of the first certified teachers of Anusara and had a well-deserved reputation for deepening all levels of practice. She teaches with sensitivity, humour and authenticity. As a full-time teacher, Desiree travels the world offering workshops which are inovative and transformative, challenging and compassionate.

Andrew Rivin has been practising and teaching since 1989. He is a joyful, spirited and playful yoga teacher whose knowledge of the biomechanics of the body is exceptional.

Attending workshops with this power couple will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired and with a whole new appreciation for what your body is capable of achieving no matter what your current level of yoga is!

Desiree and Andrew will be offering 4 workshops in Holyport on 18 and 19 May. The cost of each workshop is £60 or £180 if attending all 4. Here is the link for more info https://www.yogawithsam.co.uk/yoga-weekend-with-desiree-rumbaugh/

Places are limited and filling up fast!

Hope you can join us! 😊

Date: Saturday, 18th & Sunday 19th May from 10am to 4.30pm each day
Venue: Holyport, SL6 2NA
Cost: £180 per person or £60 per workshop if booking workshops individually

Programme for the Weekend:
Saturday 10am - 12.30pm: Backbends
Saturday 2pm - 4.30pm: Hips and Lower Back
Sunday 10am - 12.30pm: Full Spectrum Practice
Sunday 2pm - 4.30pm: Forward Bends and Twists
Each workshop will be 2.5 hours long
(10 CPD hours total)

Hope you can join us! 😊

Join us for a 3-night weekend of yoga and hiking in the world renowned Pembrokshire Coast National Park

The location is a hikers paradise! Discover this beautiful stretch of coastline on our hikes with award-winning sandy beaches, tranquil wooded valleys, wildlife-rich lily ponds, walking trails and watersports, there’s lots to see and do!

Our venue is located in the heart of the Stackpole Estate, a stones throw away from the lakes at Bosherston, a National Nature Reserve, ancient settlements, towering cliffs, wild woodlands and two stunning sandy beaches.

Enjoy the calm atmosphere of the walled garden, discover Barafundle bay and explore the many woodlands and paths that traverse this historical landscape.

The cost of this weekend includes:
3-nights accommodation
2 guided hikes
5 yoga classes with Sam
All meals - delicious, home cooked vegetarian food

Travel costs not included.

£325 per person for a shared, twin or double en-suite room
£385 for a double ensuite room as single occupancy

There are 2 single en-suite rooms, 6 twin en-suite rooms and 5 double en-suite rooms.

Hope you can join us! 😊

The Cambrian Mountains are one of the few remote areas left in Southern Britain. This peaceful, largely unspoiled and rugged landscape has the least light pollution, and is one of the few places where it's possible to completely escape the sound of traffic. Some say this is where the ‘real Wales' is found.

You can also travel from summit to sea in just over 30 mins, or a little more leisurely by bike or on foot. The Dyfi Bike Park and it's adrenaline fuelled trails are just 25 mins away, or go full enduro off piste in Dyfi Forest.

Our venue is a chalet style accommodation set in the heart of the beautiful Cambrian Mountains.

After a wonderful day's hiking relax in the cosy living room to enjoy good company. There is underfloor heating throughout the building - perfect for our yoga classes!

This weekend is £285 per person for a shared twin room and includes:

• 2 nights accommodation in spacious shared twin rooms
• 4 Alignment-based Flow Yoga classes with Sam - suitable for all levels including beginners
• 2 guided hikes
• All meals - plant based and organic where possible!

*Transport costs are not included.

Programme for the weekend:

Friday
Arrive from 4pm onwards
7.30pm dinner

Saturday
8am Yoga session
9.15am Breakfast
10.15am set off for the hike (with a picnic lunch)
Arrive back around 4pm for time to relax
6pm Yoga
7.30pm dinner

Sunday
8am Yoga session
9am Breakfast
9.30am Check out of rooms
10.15am Set off for a shorter hike
1pm Depart

If travelling by train, there are two stations nearby. Both Caersws and Machynlleth are approx. 15 minutes away. It's roughly a 4 hour journey from central London changing at Birmingham New Street if travelling from South East. Trains run every hour from Shrewsbury.

Yoga Holiday in Ibiza - 5 to 12 October 2024

Join us for a week of yoga and hiking on the beautiful Balearic Island of Ibiza!

We will be staying at lovely hacienda situated just a 3-minute walk to the beach, along a private path. To cap it all, it is nestled amongst a beautiful pine forest.

Set in the Benirrás valley amongst a beautiful pine forest, our villa sits in 20 acres of land which is filled with wildflowers, pear, olive, apple, orange, and banana trees.

Choose between a large shared twin room in the lovely hacienda or a Balinese styled Pagoda with breathtaking views and offering a feeling of true re-connection to nature. Feel the fresh sea air fill your lungs, enjoy the singing of the birds and be mesmerised by the vast night sky after watching the magical sunset from Benirrás beach.

Benirrás is in the unspoiled north of the island, an area rich in ley lines and with a strong spiritual history. Famous for its wonderful sunsets, the west-facing bay is home to a rock known as 'The King of Benirras' which sits majestically in the crystalline waters. The beach has three typical Spanish restaurants and an ice cream and juice bar.

Benirrás is the only bay on the island to be designated a nature reserve therefore you will not see a single hotel in sight.

Our morning and evening Alignment-based Flow Yoga classes will take place on the beautiful covered Balinese deck which is fully stocked with mats, blocks and straps.

There are 5 twin or double bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in the main house.

There are 5 pagodas nestled in the pine forest, a short walk to a shared toilet/shower block.

Please note that the accommodation is basic but lovely and the cost of this holiday reflects this. Ibiza is an expensive island with a huge variety of places to stay. We have chosen a low cost yet beautiful option however it is more on the basic side so please do bear this in mind.

This holiday is £650 - £995 per person depending on the type of accommodation you choose.

£650 for a twin, shared pagoda
£850 for a twin, shared room in the hacienda
£950 for a pagoda all to yourself

EARLY BIRD RATE! Booke before April 2024 and save £100 on your holiday!

£550 for a twin, shared pagoda
£750 for a twin, shared room in the hacienda
£850 for a pagoda all to yourself

This includes:

· 7 nights in shared twin bed accommodation

· 2 daily Alignment Flow Yoga classes (morning and evening)

· 2 Guided hikes

· All meals - organic vegetarian/vegan prepared by our own private chef!

Financial protection in accordance with the Package Travel Law 1992.

** A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to hold your booking with the remainder payable by 30th April.

Not included:

• Flights
• Transfers to and from the airports
• Additional excursions
• Local transport costs
• Snacks and drinks

Things to do:

Discover idyllic coves and quiet beaches.

Sunset swims in the crystal clear sea off Flat Rocks.

Explore the forest trails in the secluded hills.

Visit authentic villages.

Sample wines from a local vineyard.

Visit Ibiza Old Town, a World Unesco Heritage site.

Walk the lovely, scenic 3-minute path to the nearest beach.

Getting There

Flights arrive at Ibiza Airport. Direct flights are available from London Stansted from £125 and from Heathrow from £250. Ibiza Yoga is approximately 25 minutes from the airport.

Transfers from Ibiza Airport

Given advanced warning (at least 5 days notice) we can arrange for a taxi to collect you from the airport. The cost for this will be around £50 per transfer.

Passports

A tourist visa is required for all non-EU passport holders.

Currency

Local currency is Euros.

Health

No special vaccinations are required for a holiday to Ibiza however it is always wise to keep your tetanus cover up to date with 10 yearly boosters. Remember to take a good high factor sun block.

Insurance

You must have adequate travel insurance, especially covering you for emergency medical and travel expenses in Ibiza. The name of your insurance company and policy number are required when confirming your booking with us.

Yoga

The yoga deck at Ibiza Yoga is fully stocked with yoga mats, belts, blocks, etc. however please feel free to bring your own mat should you prefer to practice with this.

This holiday is all about things that are good for you! Your body will be strengthened with yoga and pampered with delicious, healthy food and your mind calmed with rest and fresh air from the beautiful hikes.

Join us, you’ll be glad you did!