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YOGA HOLIDAYS ON PAXOS
Yoga on Paxos 2008 -
Three weeks: Week
1 - 9th - 16th May, Teacher: Zoë Reason, Location: Paradisos Villa,
General (for those with a minimum of one year's experience of Iyengar yoga).
Week 2 - 16th - 23rd May, Teacher: Zoë Reason,
Location: Paradisos Villa,
Beginners. Week 3
- 30th May - 6th June, Teacher: Judith Jones, Location: Loggos.
Practise your Yoga on the peaceful island of Paxos.
Yoga in the Ionian
Practise your yoga in the peaceful surroundings of the Ionian islands in
Greece. In May and June 2008 you can join a small group led by a fully
qualified British yoga teacher and at the same time enjoy a relaxing holiday
on the beautiful island of Paxos.
Who is it for?
The courses are primarily designed for those with previous yoga experience
but beginners are welcome on certain courses. The size of the groups is kept
quite small (about 15 people) so that each person can receive personal
attention and be taught according to their ability.
Your Teachers
All our teachers are
qualified in their disciplines. In 2008 the courses are led by Zoë Reason
and Judith Jones, both of whom are qualified yoga teachers who have led yoga
weeks on Paxos for us for many year. Zoë is a member of the Iyengar Yoga
Association and an Introductory teacher. Judith is a Senior Iyengar Teacher
(she helped teach and train Zoe) with many years experience, and a regular
visitor to the Ramamani Institute in Pune, India.
About the island
Paxos is the quietest and least well-known of the Ionian islands. A short
boat journey from Corfu, Paxos enjoys the same rich green landscape as its
larger cousin. Of the three seaside villages which offer accommodation for
visitors, Loggos, where the yoga weeks take place, is the prettiest. It is a
peaceful old fishing village boasting a handful of tavernas, a few shops and
a bakery.
Where you will stay
On Paxos, the courses will be held at a suitable location in the village of
Loggos, and participants may stay at any of our self-catering accommodation
there. Tavernas and cafes are just a few minutes’ walk from the
accommodation, as are the nearest beaches.
[Accommodation]
Availability
WEEK 1: May 9th - 16th
There are places available.
Please discuss if you would like to bring a partner that doesn't do yoga.
Availability
WEEK 2: May 16th - 23rd
There are places available.
Please discuss if you would like to bring a partner that doesn't do yoga.
Availability
WEEK 3: May 30th - June 6th
NOW FULLY BOOKED
The climate
Temperatures in May in the Ionian average between 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit
(20-22 degrees Celsius) at midday, ideal for activities such as yoga, and
the islands will be tranquil and uncrowded. In May the sea, at 63 degrees,
will be warm enough for a refreshing swim. In early June the temperatures
are a few degrees higher.
Holiday price and travel arrangements
Yoga week
The basic price of the holiday is £330 (beginners) or £355 (advanced) to
include transfers (hydrofoil between Corfu to Paxos), self catering
accommodation (in a twin room shared with one other person) and yoga
classes. Depending on availability some rooms may be available for single
occupancy (£100 supplement).
Getting there
Thomson and GB Air (a franchise partner of British Airways) fly to Corfu on
Fridays. Flights tend to get more expensive the longer you leave it – early
bookers get better deals.
See the following websites:
www.britishairways.com
www.thomsonfly.com
You should expect to pay from £150 - £200 for your return flight (but it
will depend when you book).
Last year several students (and Zoë) travelled to Paxos by train and by sea
The easiest (and most beautiful) route is via Venice:
Eurostar to Paris (Tuesday)
Overnight train from Paris to Venice
Day in Venice (Wednesday)
Overnight boat from Venice to Corfu (arrives in Corfu the following evening)
Night in Corfu Town (Thursday)
Join the rest of the group in Corfu and travel to Paxos
For more information and costs we found the following websites very helpful:
www.seat61.com
www.viamare.com
www.eurostar.com
www.raileurope.co.uk
Costs will vary depending on what class of travel you choose. Last year the
round trip cost approximately £350 – which covered a couchette on the train
and a cabin on the boat from Venice, but didn’t include hotel accommodation
in Corfu or Venice.
Zoë will be happy to answer any questions you may have about whether this is
the right yoga holiday for you (and which week you’d be happiest on). It is
important that you discuss any medical conditions you may have with us
before booking. You can reach Zoë by phone on 07956 616 934 or by email on
zoereason@btinternet.com.
Booking conditions
A deposit of £100 per person is required at the time of booking and the
remainder must be paid at least eight weeks before the commencement of the
course. Cheques should be made payable to Travel à la carte ltd. Payments by
credit card incur a charge of two percent but there is no charge for debit
cards. For further information and details email
yoga@travelalacarte.co.uk
or call us on 01635 33800.
Further yoga courses
Travel à la carte regularly organises yoga courses on the Greek islands in
May, June and September. If you would like to be put on our mailing list for
future courses, please ring us on 01635 33800 in the UK (+44 1635 33800
from outside the UK) or
email us.
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