{"id":332,"date":"2022-04-18T01:08:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T01:08:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.shantisom.com\/?p=332"},"modified":"2023-03-28T00:03:50","modified_gmt":"2023-03-28T00:03:50","slug":"yoga-meditation-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shantisom.dagobah.hybrit.dev\/en\/blog\/2022\/04\/18\/yoga-meditation-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Yoga and Meditation Retreat at Shanti-Som Wellbeing Retreats"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Yoga Meditation Retreat<\/a> is the perfect way to combine gentle exercise, nutrition and the right environment for you to restore body and mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Shanti-Som we focus primarily on the movement and spirit of Yoga through the use of breathing techniques, exercise and mediation. We believe Yoga helps improve health and happiness by resetting the mind, so we are no longer preoccupied with everyday stress. At Shanti-Som we have created an indoor studio and outdoor pavilion as our sanctuary for Yoga classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our teachers offer a variety of practices including Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. Group classes are limited in size to ensure each participant gets personalised attention and reinforcement both on and off the Yoga mat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert, our retreat is especially created for those who want a short break from the stresses of the world and to reconnect with their inner self. We take a careful gentle approach to ensure our guests always feel secure and comfortable with the movements and ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT AUDREY\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Audrey is our resident Yogini. Originally from France, Audrey discovered yoga whilst living in London and rapidly felt the benefits on her physical and mental wellbeing. Fascinated by the impact yoga had on her own life, how it was helping her to deal better with stress and life challenges, Audrey decided to dwell deeper into it: she left her job and travelled to India to certify as a Yoga Teacher at Trimurti School of Yoga (specializing in Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa), she spent time in ashrams to learn from spiritual teachers and develop her knowledge of yoga philosophy and meditation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Since then, Audrey has dedicated herself to the teaching of yoga and meditation, first in Cambodia and now in Spain. Her wish is to introduce more people to yoga and meditation, to empower her students to use these as \u2018a vehicle for transformation\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

In her classes you will develop your flexibility, balance, posture and vitality using various styles of yoga to explore and challenge your body and your mind whilst respecting each one\u2019s abilities.<\/span><\/p>\n

STYLES OF YOGA<\/b><\/h2>\n

Hatha Yoga<\/b><\/h3>\n

Gentle and slower practice ideal for beginners to stretch and develop flexibility, find balance and improve mental focus. Hatha yoga is an alignment-based class to develop awareness of one\u00b4s own body and explore basic postures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vinyasa Yoga<\/b><\/h3>\n

Vinyasa Yoga<\/a> is a flow connecting one posture to the other using the breath, like a choreography. Great for developing strength, flexibility, grace and vitality. Because it is more energetic than most traditional forms of yoga, it burns more calories.<\/p>\n

It is also an opportunity to learn more challenging postures to advance your practice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Yin\/Restorative Yoga<\/b><\/h3>\n

This class is all about relaxation and deep stretch for ultimate zen!<\/span><\/p>\n

It is a more passive style of yoga: postures are primarily done on the floor and held for longer to allow for a deeper, grounding and more restorative practice. Most poses are supported with props like blocks, bolsters and blankets to so that you can sink deeper and release tension accumulated in the muscles and free your fascia memory. A practice for deep releases into tight spots and areas of holding, a deeper connection with the breath, slow down your heart and calm the nervous system.<\/span><\/p>\n

An INTRODUCTION TO YOGA MEDITATION RETREAT with Audrey<\/b><\/h2>\n

Audrey teaches 3 basic meditation tools to quiet your mind, feel more relaxed and find your inner peace:<\/span><\/p>\n