Zanzibar. Paradise. Yoga
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29th October- 5th Nov 2022 - Get in touch to register your interest!

​A week of complete indulgence and relaxation in Zanzibar, an island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa known for its multicultural infusion and being the epitome of paradise

We will be making the eco luxury resort - Seasons Lodge Zanzibar - our home for the week, a family run hotel on the beach front, built and run by our long time family friend Mike Clarke, using only local resources and builders

If daily dynamic & restorative yin yoga classes, sound baths with Tibetan Bowls, luxury hand built cottages with sea views from your bed/bathtub, locally sourced food, exotic location, low carbon footprint dwellings are your thing, this is the retreat for you...

"The yoga itself was just great - I love the way the classes accommodated everyone's abilities so well always being able to achieve our best. The classes were always fun as well as challenging and I learned lots.  I like the technical explanations that Anna gives that underpin the teaching - makes it makes it clear what the class aims to achieve. Anna is a very good teacher."

Highlights

• Two daily yoga classes* in our beautiful Shala 20 meters from the Indian Ocean benefiting from stunning views and sea breeze
• A yoga program designed to move the focus around the body for all levels and abilities with morning  Vinyasa Flow and evening Restorative/Yin  
• Sound Therapy Healing  with Tibetan Singing Bowls
• Breakfast & 3 course Dinner:  A buffet breakfast of tropical local fruits, delicious fresh island coffee, cereals, fresh breads and a full cooked breakfast. Dinner includes starter and main (locally sourced seafood caught 10m away), infused with local spices followed by dessert. All diets catered for.
• 2 Optional Day trips: (1) MENAI BAY - A day out at sea snorkelling  to discover pristine marine life in crystal-clear turquoise waters, sunbathing, dolphin spotting, a private feast on an uninhabited islet on a traditional fishing boat    (2) STONE TOWN & SPICE TOUR: exploring markets and the winding bustling streets of the Old Town, and visiting a farm that produces the island's main export - spices
• ​Ample free time to swim in the ocean exploring the marine life, enjoy the tranquil pool  with Indian Ocean views, or relax in a floating bed sipping a cocktail. The resort organises evening DJ nights and open air cinema under the stars

Menai Bay

Sound Healing Tibetan Singing Bowls

Yoga

With  over 20 years of yogic practice and 8 years of teaching, Anna Holland teaches from a deeply intuitive place, infusing precision of alignment and philosophy to manage modern day life. Holding the Advanced Yoga Teacher (E-500hryt) qualification, she empowers people who lead busy lives with tools to regain their balance, energy, focus and explore their lighter side. Anna specialises in intelligent programmes designed to empower every BODY from within, helping to gain a can-do attitude and leave feeling charged to conquer life with their new tools. 

"I love leading retreats and welcoming all on board to embark on their yoga journey. With so much in common and yet such different needs, our community of health, warmth, joy, laughter and tears begins".

The week's yoga program is tailored to give everyone, from beginners to experienced practitioners, a thorough understanding of how to intelligently use the body's bio mechanics from the feet all the way up to the neck and shoulders, to increase our stability and mobility, and develop our power and resilience. We will practice a wide range of back bends, arm-balances, inversions, standing poses, twists, hip-openers & forward folds. Throughout we'll tune inwards and listen to what comes up so we delve into personal journeys to reflect and grow. This can be deep work but nourishing and rewarding. The aim will be for you to leave feeling sublime and empowered.

On top of our yoga programme I am delighted to be offering relaxing and energising Sound Therapy treatments with Tibetan Bowls. These will be infused during savasanna. Sound Therapy dates back to the 12th Century and is a deeply relaxing practice which reduces stress and enables the individual to achieve an altered state of consciousness similar to deep meditation .

ITINERARY Subject to change
SATURDAY Evening Gentle Flow
SUNDAY Morning Dynamic Yoga
MONDAY Morning Dynamic Yoga & Evening Gentle Flow
TUESDAY Morning Dynamic Yoga & Evening Gentle Flow (Spice & Old Town tour day)
WEDNESDAY Morning Dynamic Yoga & Evening Gentle Flow
THURSDAY Menai Bay Tour (no yoga)
FRIDAY Morning Dynamic Yoga & Evening Gentle Flow
(90-120 minute classes)

Accomodation

• Each cottage (and bathroom) has breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean - doubles, twins and triples
• Each cottage his its own walled garden, large balcony with comfy coconut wood furniture and steps down to your own beach area
• Individual cottages  with solar powered heating systems designed to harness the Indian Ocean trade winds to keep them cool
• Facilities include  en suite bathroom with roll top bath, shower and sink (with views onto the Indian Ocean)
• Each cottage has a hair dryer, safe and walk in wardrobe
• Daily cleaning, and sheets and towels are changed on request
• 7 nights accommodation

Location

• Seasons Lodge is in Pongwe on the east coast of Zanzibar, an hour away from the international airport
• Under one hour’s drive from Stone Town (where Freddie Mercury was born) where you can find bustling bizaars,  labrynths of winding streets and alleys, traditional carved wooden doors and was recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
• The beach is on your doorstep with sunbeds and shade as well as a beach bar and swimming pool; as is equipment to explore the beautiful coastline and marine life (kayaks). Should you wish to travel further on your own, you can access scuba diving and other water sports around the island.

COST
Prices start from £995 Early bird price (12 people max) - early bird closes 1st June 

• Shared twin/double room £1990 (Early Bird) /  £2,200
• Single occupancy from £1225 (Early Bird) / £2,200 (2 available)
• Share a twin room:  £995pp (Early Bird) / £1,100 (rooms are 1 single bed, 1 double bed) - I can help you find a roomie 
• Shared triple room: £995pp (Early Bird) / £2,200 (group only booking): (rooms are 1 double bed,  1 single bed)

Does not include

• Transport to and from airports. Get in touch to share a taxi with other yogis in London and Zanzibar.
• Food & drinks other than already stated. 
• Local excursions & activities. (Menai Bay, Spice Tour, Old Town Tour, Horse riding, snorkelling, diving can be arranged)​
• Flights  c.£500-600

Want to come?

• A deposit of 50% secures your place. Full balance due by 22nd August. Payment plans available at request
• ​Arrival Saturday, check in 2pm, and depart Saturday 5th Nov 10am - if you wish to stay extra nights please get in touch, or a later check out of the resort is fine, you can leave your bags at reception.

I bring our family along, the resort is large and it works, so if you wanted to bring your family too please get in touch - non yogi partners, spouses, friends and children.