Yoga on the Water! Yoga, Meditation & Relaxation at Gullmarstrand Beach Hotel, Fiskebäckskil, Sweden Monday 16 July - Friday 20 July 2012

EARLY BIRD OFFER OF £425

BEFORE 31 MARCH 2012

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A Deeply Relaxing Retreat at this Award Winning 4-5 Star Beach Hotel

(partly built "on" the water!).
Fantastic, tranquil location on the West Coast of Sweden. 5 days and 4 nights of energising and healing yoga, meditation and deep relaxation at the Gullmarstrand Hotel, which was voted "Best Conference Experience in Sweden 2009". Stunning location in the picturesque and peaceful former fishing village of Fiskebäckskil, in the area of Bohuslän, north of Gothenburg (not far from the Norwegian border). Part of Gullmarstrand Hotel actually extends out into the sea seemingly "floating" on the water on specially constructed frames, which allow you to experience a wonderful closeness to the sea. Daily Yoga, Meditation and Relaxation classes in spacious studio overlooking the sea or, if the weather permits, on the large veranda just outside the studio. The Yoga classes are a flowing Hatha Yoga style with a mix of sequences and static postures with emphasis on the breath and being present in the body and the moment. In the afternoon there will be a Yin style Yoga class with Restorative Postures to recharge and revitilise body and mind. On Day 2 there will be an Introduction to Meditation and we will then explore different meditation techniques throught the Retreat. There will also be a Deep Relaxation Session (Yoga Nidra) after the meditation. This Retreat is a chance for everyone to experience deep inner peace.  Very beautiful, light, modern and stylish rooms, all ensuite, with cable satellite television, internet connection, hairdryer and bathrobe. 'Floating' Bath House with Sauna, Showers, Massage. Here you can enjoy a special 'Sea Bathing Ritual' surrounded by the sounds of the Sea and stunning views. Spectacular Breakfast Buffet with Swedish Yoghurts, Milk, Cheeses, Swedish Ryebreads, Toast, Cereals, Fish, Fruit, Berries, Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Gluten Free Breads and Cereals, Soya Milk, Oat Milk and much more!  Delicious meals in the elegant award winning restaurant, built 'on' the water. The restaurant has one of the best chefs in Sweden. Lovely sandy beach 20 metres from the hotel. Wonderful nature and coastal walks. Possibility of renting a bikes and cycle along the coast. Also scuba diving, boat trips, golf. 15 min with Ferry to the lovely town of Lysekil with its many restaurants, cafes, shops, galleries.  This holiday is suitable for beginners to intermediate Yoga practitioners.Non Yoga partners welcome.

Photos from Gullmarstrand Hotel Picture Archive.

Photos by Staffan Johansson, Johan Fowelin and Rose-Marie Sorokin Copyright.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival
Arriving at Gullmarstrand Beach Hotel, Fiskebackskil.
Introduction to Gullmarstrand Beach Hotel and the sauna/relaxation facilities.
Yoga Class and Deep Relaxation.
Dinner at Hotel.

Day 2
Salutions to the Sea and Sun - Yoga class
Breakfast
Free time
Hatha Yoga & Gentle Restorative Yoga
Introduction to Meditation & Deep Relaxation

Day 3
Salutations to the Sea and Sun - Yoga Class
Breakfast
Treatment time/Beach/Relaxation
Gentle Healing Yoga
Meditation & Deep Relaxation
Dinner at local Sea Front Restaurant

Day 4
Free morning
Breakfast
Excursion (tbc)
Gentle Healing Yoga
Meditation & Deep Relaxation

Day 5 - Departure
Salutations to the Sea and Sun - Yoga class
Breakfast
Free time
Gentle Healing Yoga
Meditation & Deep Relaxation
Departure to Gothenburg Airport for flight back to Stansted.

Flight:

Flight is approx. ££100 return (incl. taxes) with Ryanair.

Please try to book the following Ryanair flights:
Mon 16 July, 07.10am flight from Stansted, flight no. FR966 (arriving Gothenburg 10.15am) and the
Thu Fri 20 July, 22.00 flight from Gothenburg City Airport, flight no. FR969 (arriving at Stansted 22.50).

Transfer to and from the airport by bus (approx. 1 hour 45 min) will only be available for these flights. If you fly any other time you can take a bus to Fiskebäckskil from Gothenburg Central Station.

Transfer with mini bus is £45 per person each way.