Warriors. Waves. A yoga & surf escape. Sri Lanka Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh Sieff March 1st – 8th, 2015
WARRIORS. WARRIORS WAVES .
a week of pure, unadulterated joy and practice that is Vinyasa Flow Yoga a week of surfing, swimming, snorkelling in the heavenly Indian Ocean
Join one of the UK’s happiest and most creative Vinyasa Flow Yoga guides Mercedes Ngoh Sieff (www.mercedesyoga.com) as she leads an exclusive luxury wellbeing getaway on one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Featuring eaturing fresh and contemporary daily yoga classes, surf surf, swim and sun time, meditation breath work and more… Sri Lankan Dreaming 28°C, golden With an average daily temperature of 28 palm-fringed fringed beaches and cerulean seas it’s not hard to see why Sri Lanka makes akes the perfect choice for a yoga wellbeing escape. Located off the southern tip of India it is a dream destination with ith an abundance of natural beauty that speaks to the mind, body and being. Daily aily vinyasa flow yoga classes will be served along with delicious and healthy meals cooked fresh specifically for the group. Meditation, breath-work work and visioning sessions will complement the more energetic activities ccreating a wonderful balance leaving you feeling calm, clear and alive. Warriors. Mercedes Ngoh is a passionate, long-time time Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher.. Inspirational and creative, she has a contemporary approach to the ancient discipline of yoga. Using intelligent, thoughtful t sequencing and conscious breathing, Mercedes’ daily d yoga sessions will guide you into a deep and rewarding practice which will allow you to become stronger, more in tune and connected to both your body and to the world around you.. You will also get a chance to explore some fun and challenging postures that aren’t normally explored in regular sessions. With many years experience xperience teaching group classes, classes retreats, workshops and a yoga teacher training course, course this week with Mercedes will be a fulfilling exploration of yoga and its many benefits.
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Warriors. Waves. A yoga & surf escape. Sri Lanka Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh Sieff March 1st – 8th, 2015
Waves. Waves. Yoga and surfing were made for each other. With a board instead of a mat and the ocean as our studio, when we surf we move through what is essentially a vinyasa on water. That sequence quence of cobra, plank into warrior pose to catch the wave, combined with the meditative bliss of sitting “out the back” waiting for the next wave to come and take us into what could be called surfer’s “samadhi” (ecstasy). On the mat or on the wave there’s no feeling quite like it. In addition to being set right on one of the most beautiful stretches of beach, Talaramba Reef is perfectly located to some of the best breaks on the South West Coast of Sri Lanka. There will be free time daily to swim, surf, sun su and even snorkel for those who wish.
Wisdom. It seems that the happiest people eople aren’t necessarily the ones who know the most but rather the ones who know themselves the best. In other words those who have a good relationship with themselves and know what they want out of life. This weeklong retreat will also include breath work, guided meditation that will allow guests to explore and strengthen the their inner landscape rather than solely focusing on the outer shape.
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Warriors. Waves. A yoga & surf escape. Sri Lanka Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh Sieff March 1st – 8th, 2015 Accommodation Accommodation You will be staying at the idyllic haven Talaramba Reef. Reef Two beachfront villas and swimming pools set amid two and half acres of tropical gardens of coconut palms, cashews, mango and frangipani. Villa Sulanga (Wind) and Villa Vatura (Water) are luxurious yet informal beach houses where you can kick off your shoes and truly relax. Each house features large air-conditioned conditioned en en-suite double bedrooms, ooms, wide balconies and verandas with ocean views. Sri Lanka boasts oasts an abundance of seafood and tropical fruits and draws its culinary influence from all over the world. All foo food is fresh, locally-sourced and expertly prepared and can of course cater to varied dietary needs needs. Location: Talaramba Reef is on the south southernmost tip of Sri Lanka, just a couple of minutes by tuk tuk from Mirissa, the best beach on the south coast. Galle is thirty minutes or so to the west, and Matara is about twenty minutes to the east.
For more information and photos of the venue, please visit www.talarambareef.com
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Warriors. Waves. A yoga & surf escape. Sri Lanka Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh Sieff March 1st – 8th, 2015
Cost: November ber 30th, 2014. Cost: Early Bird Price. Book by Novem 2014. £1595pp £1250pp
Single ensuite Shared ensuite (please note there is only one large super king size bed perroom per so ideal for couples.. If sharing with a friend pull out bed is available or bed can be shared) shared
After December December 1st, 2014 2014: £1795 Single £1450 Shared Price includes: includes Twice daily yoga sessions Breakfast and Lunch daily 1 Surf lesson/session (Surfboard rental available nearby for those who want more) Shopping/temple /temple excursion into Galle
Not included:
Airfare to/from from Sri Lanka Dinner (Can eat at Villa or in town at various restaurants in Mirissa inexpensively) Transfers to/from airport (Transfers can be aarranged) Visa fees (See below for mor more information)
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Warriors. Waves. A yoga & surf escape. Sri Lanka Retreat with Mercedes Ngoh Sieff March 1st – 8th, 2015 Visa You will need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. You can get a short stay visa through an online visa application process, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA ). You can no longer get a visa on arrival. If you experience any difficulty with the ETA System you should get a visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission before you travel. Passport validity Please note your our passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry to Sri Lanka. Travel Information The main airport is called Bandaranaike International (Airport Code BIA). Currently only Sri Lankan Airlines and British Airways fly direct from London Heathrow (BA stops in Male to briefly pick up/drop off passengers). There are many other airlines that fly to Sri Lanka using a connection. Flight time direct from London is approximately 10.5 hours direct. The newly constructed expressway is now open from the airport which has dramatically reduced travel time to Talaramba. Depending on traffic this can take anywhere from 1 – 2hrs. You can either organise a transfer at airport upon arrival (many taxis and car services will be on site) or Talaramba Reef can organise airport transfers/drop offs ahead of time for a fee. Inquire for details. What to Bring Swimsuits, shorts, sunblock, yoga clothes, sunhat & sunglasses, natural bug repellent, trainers or comfortable shoes for excursions, Sri Lankan Rupees for market shopping, outside meals etc. Rupees can be bought at airport or there are many ATM’s you can access in town. Please note yoga mats will be provided however you may wish to bring you your own. How to Book Book Please contact welcome@yeotown.com to obtain a registration form or phone us on +44 (0) 1271 343 803 with any questions you may have. If you are local to London and wish to experience erience a class with w Mercedes beforehand, please visit her website www.mercedesyoga.com for her class cla schedule.
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