Morocco Vinyasa Flow (Hatha) and Surf Retreat
At Tigger’s Bay, Taghazout

September 10th-17th 2008, Cost £605 (or £475 without surf package)

• Daily Hatha tuition
• Three evening, rejuvenating yoga sessions
• Daily surfing tuition, (wetsuit & surfboard and transport to beaches)
• Accommodation in beautiful Tigger’s bay apartments (double/ twin bedroom in a 2 bedroom apartment)
• 3 delicious meals/ day & mineral drinking water
• Airport transfers

This week brings together the best of yoga teaching and surf tuition in one of the most beautiful areas of Morocco. Accommodation is at the luxury Tigger’s apartments, overlooking the ocean, with swimming pool and gym. Delicious food will be specially prepared by our private, experienced chef using fresh, local produce. We will also have a massage therapist on hand to help you survive the week!

The yoga
We pride ourselves on offering quality teaching with a maximum of 12 students with an inspiring dedicated teacher. Whether you are new to yoga or an old hand, this is a genuine opportunity to see your understanding & practice of yoga flourish. The classes will incorporate both attention to detail through alignment and flowing practices to cleanse and energise the body. You will also be guided in meditation to focus and calm the mind and bring about a sense of wellbeing. This is an opportunity to develop your understanding & practice of yoga, within a warm teaching environment.

Our evening classes provide a relaxing wind down after a day of sun, sea and surf. This is an opportunity to explore aspects of yoga that interest you.

Laura Gilmore has practiced different yoga traditions for the last 18 years (Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga) and brings this wealth of knowledge to her classes. With warmth and humour, Laura conveys the underlying teachings of yoga through the physical asana practice.

The surfing
Fully qualified and experienced instructors will guide you through the basics and encourage you to get up and go! For those already confident on the waves the dynamic coaching courses are the perfect way to fast track your surfing progress. The Tigger’s apartments are ideally located for various surfing locations for both beginners and pros.

The timetable & food!
9.00-11.00am Hatha Yoga
11.30am Brunch- cereal, fruit, omlettes, crepes, juice etc.
12.30 Surf mission to local beach or free to explore, relax at the beach, pool etc.
2.00pm Light picnic lunch to boost your energy for an afternoon surf or swim
5.00-6.30pm Yoga on alternate days
7.00pm Dinner- Sumptuous evening feast, Moroccan and European cuisine

Accomodation
The apartments overlooking the bay are spacious and the best equipped on this stretch of coastline, with two double bedrooms. For your own room please pay £150 supplement.

Flights/ arrival/departure times
We will provide transfers from Agadir to coincide with Thomson Fly direct flights from Gatwick, leaving 14.30 on the 10th September and arriving at 17.10. We will transfer guests back to Agadir in time for the 18.10 on the 17th. The journey to Taghazout from Agadir is less than an hour up the coast. If you are coming from another location try to find flights to fit with these times. Transfers from Marrakech can be arranged at £65 each way. Or feel free to make your own arrangements.

Qu’s If you have any further queries and would like to book please contact
Laura Gilmore e info@lauragilmoreyoga.com, t 01446 792498, m 07886 994489

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For details on other yoga weekends, classes (Hatha, Astanga, Antenatal, Mum-baby) and workshops please see www.lauragilmoreyoga.com

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