Portugal: Weekend of Gentle Yoga with Carly at Quinta da Calma in the Algarve
Almancil – Algarve | October 1 – 4, 2010
The Yoga teacher Carly Taylor, invites you to join a mini break in a beautiful setting in the Algarve of Portugal. Take some time to revitalize the body, calm the mind and lift up the spirit.
The weekend will include morning and evening gentle Yoga classes, yummy & nutritious food, free time to relax in one of Quinta da Calma’s many chill out areas. Maybe snoozing in a hammock! Or head out to one of the stunning beaches close by. The weekend is suitable for those who are new to Yoga as well as those who have been enjoying Yoga for a long time. We aim to create a relaxed, fun and informal weekend welcoming new and old faces to spend some special time together.
About Carly
Carly Taylor is a qualified Yoga Teacher (Integral Yoga Institute Gibraltar/ recognized by The Yoga Alliance. Hatha & Raja Yoga – The Science of the Mind). Carly’s teaching style is gentle & fun, she works in a relaxed and intuitive way. She specializes, in working with people who have ME/Chronic Fatigue (Trained with Fiona Agombar) and has trained as a LifeForce Yoga practitioner with Amy Weintraub to use Yoga to treat depression and anxiety. Drawing on a combination of skills and knowledge Carly founded Ginger Pai, which integrates Yoga and creative arts to promote good mental health and happiness. The Ginger Pai team hosts various holistic events throughout the year. Further info about Carly
About Quinta da Calma
Quinta da Calma offers a “School of Life” in an oasis of peace, beauty and tranquility in the heart of the Algarve. Quinta da Calma Holistic Healing Retreat Centre was founded with the vision of a deep love for nature and natural foods, and a firm belief that it is the birthright of each individual to be healthy, joyful and peaceful. Quinta da Calma is the European Centre for Integral Yoga® Teacher Training, from the Yogaville Centre of Swami Satchidananda.
Quinta da Calma has a welcoming and calming atmosphere which touches you as soon as you enter the grounds. The accommodation is simplistic, clean and cozy set amongst beautiful trees and flowers.
Quinta da Calma is located in the heart of Portugal’s Algarve with its long hot summers, mild and gentle winters. We are just 15 minutes from Faro International Airport and conveniently close to the IP1 Motorway and the National EN125. Quinta da Calma is just outside Almancil, 10 minutes from the Ria Formosa Natural Park and the soft sandy beaches of Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. Vilamoura is less than a 15 minute drive away. Via the IP1 Motorway, we are less than a half hour away from the Spanish Border and via the new highway, approximately 2.5 hours drive from Portugals capital, Lisbon.
Date: Friday 1st October – Monday 4th October, 3 nights
Location: Quinta da Calma – Almancil – Algarve
Value: £245/€ 280 (based on 2 sharing a room), £275/€ 305 for single occupancy. Private: Rondete cabin £325/€ 345 – Concessions available in some situations/2 night option possible Fri/Sat for local people in Portugal ONLY (Price includes: 3 nights cosy accommodation, 3 brunches, 3 dinners, 5/6 yoga classes).
More information:
Email: events.gingerpai@gmail.com – T: +351 913 283 295 (Portugal) – +44 (0) 7866 178 652) (UK) – Web: www.quinta-da-calma.com
See also other events by: Carly Taylor, Ginger Pai
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