YOGA AND HOLIDAYS IN SICILY
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Light as a flower and grounded as a mountain
Asana, Meditation, Philosophy, Nature and Tourism
A week to take care of the body and the mind practicing Yoga every day in a charming farm holidays house surrounded by nature with a panoramic view on the sea and a few kilometers away from the coast and the city of Cefalù. This Yoga retreat is adapted both for beginners who want to discover what is Yoga and to advanced participants.
The morning is dedicated to Yoga and the afternoon to the visit of the natural and touristic places of Sicily.
The day starts with a two-hour Yoga class to energize the body with the asana, postures that invigorate the muscles, tone up the joins and stimulate the organs improving their function. Yoga harmonizes the body and the mind thanks to deep relaxation, conscious breathing and positive thinking. During the week, there will be the possibility to participate to two meditations that gradually lead to inner peace and silence.
The afternoon is dedicated to discover the natural and touristic heritage of Sicily. Several excursions are organized to visit the volcano Etna and the beautiful cities of Taormina, Palermo and Cefalu. Two cooking classes will teach you about the Sicilian gastronomy and the Ayurveda vegetarian food .
Programme of the week:
Day 1: Arrival and accommodation in the farm holidays house :
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Late afternoon: welcome cocktail, presentation of the programme of the week followed by an introduction on the Yoga Philosophy.
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Day 2: Yoga and Nature
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9 am: Breakfast
10– 12 am: Yoga class
12.30 am: Lunch
2 pm: Horse riding or quad excursion to discover the Madonie Park.
6.30 pm: Sicilian cooking class
8 pm: Diner
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Day 3: Excursion Etna/Taormina
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6.15 am: Breakfast
7 am: Departure to Etna
10.30 am: Free time at 1800m to enjoy the volcano. Two options: stay at 1800m and walk around the Saint Sylvester inactive crater or take the cableway to 2900m to see the main crater still alive (supplement 52€ to pay on the spot).
1pm: Lunch and free time to visit Taormina, one of the most charming hilltop city of Sicily. Visit Taormina Greco-Roman theater (8€), the panoramic garden and enjoy shopping among luxurious boutiques. Departure in late afternoon
9 pm: diner in the farm house
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Day 4: Yoga, Cefalù and Beach
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9 am: Breakfast
10- 12 am: Yoga class
12.30 pm: Lunch
2 pm: Free time to visit Cefalù, its amazing Arab-Norman cathedral and the narrow streets of the picturesque city center. Try an ice-cream in a brioche, relax on the sandy beach and go swimming.
7.30 pm: Diner
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Day 5: Yoga, Meditation and Palermo
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8 am: Guided Meditation
9.30 am: Light Snack
10.30- 12 am: Yoga class
12.30 pm: Lunch
2 pm: Visit of Palermo: Free time in the city center to discover its major monuments such as the cathedral, the Massimo theater, the Palatine Chapel covered with golden mosaics. There are plenty of Italian fashion shops to go shopping and to bring back some souvenir.
8 pm: Diner
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Day 6: Yoga, Meditation and Ayurveda
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8 am: Guided Meditation
9.30 am: Light Snack
10.30- 12 am: Yoga class
12.30 pm: Vegetarian meal
3.30-5.30 pm: Lecture on the Ayurveda science of nutrition. Learn about the physical and mental characteristics of the three body types: Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Followed by an Ayurveda cooking course.
7.30 pm: Diner
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Day 7: Good bye and Namaste
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Breakfast or Lunch according to the flight. See you soon!
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The Yoga classes are given by a Yoga teacher certified by the Sivananda Yoga Academy. The class can be taught in English, French or Italian. According to the nationalities of the participants, it can be bilingual.
The Farm Holidays House offers the possibility to hire a car for a more independent holiday.
The price includes:
Accommodation in an apartment for 1 to 3 or 4 people, Full Board (packet lunch during the excursion to Etna), Excursion to Etna/Taormina, two conferences on Yoga and Ayurveda, 4 Yoga classes and 2 meditations, 2 cooking courses, transfer to visit Cefalù and Palermo, transfer from/to Palermo airport – farm holidays house
Reduction for the 3rd and 4th bed: adult: 20%/ kid (<12y.o) 50%
The price does not include:
Horse Riding: 15 €/hour, Quad excursion: 60 € for 2 people on the same quad for 3 hours, optional: cableway Etna: 52 €, theater Taormina: 8 €, Palatine Chapel Palermo: 8 €, there is no guide in the visit of Etna/Taormina, Palermo and Cefalù, the supplement of a single room: 160 € for the week
The schedule can change but the content remains invariable. The final schedule will be handed at the beginning of the holidays during the welcome cocktail.