French Alps 11th-18th Aug 2012

 

Yoga, Detox & Mountains

 

The last 2 years  Mountain Air Yoga Retreats have been a huge success and 2012 promises to be even better.

 

Join us for this this transformative week in the breath-taking French Alps for an unforgettable experience! Places this year are limited to just 12 people this year so hurry and email tammy to book.

 

ALL FOR ONLY  £599pp


prices can vary slightly depending on room sharing options

the beautiful chalet can sleep up to 16 people maximum

 

 

 

 

 

CHECK OUT LAST YEARS RETREAT!!

 

        


 

 

 

 

See photos from 2010 Mountain Air Retreat

Testimonials from Last year’s Mountain Air Retreat

 

Morzine, French Alpes

 

 

ACCOMODATION Chalet Laurent

Chalet Laurent is a unique luxury chalet that sits beautifully on the sunny south-side of Morzine, allowing you to enjoy spectacular views over the whole village. With its huge open plan lounge, complete with modern open fire, wonderful dining area and spacious en-suite bedrooms there is no doubt that this is true luxury accommodation.

The chalet is nestled into the hill side with an amazing full glass front providing you with uninterrupted and unrivalled panoramic views over Morzine. A large terrace with outdoor hot tub lets you take this view in with a cold drink at the end of your days skiing or Snowboarding while waiting for your delicious evening meal to be served.

It has a big games room with table tennis and pool table, Wifi and media centre ensuring that everyone is fully entertained both on and off the mountain. Complementary lifts to and from the lifts are also provided.

 

Location

Sitting on an elevated position above Morzine it offers breathtaking panoramic views over the village. A complementary bus service will drop you at the lifts in the morning and pick you up in the evening. The chalet is also 100m from the  bus route and a 10 minute walk to the centre of Morzine.

 

Facilities

The chalet boasts a large open plan living and dining area with a huge flat screen TV connected to a media centre with hundreds of films and TV series. South facing terrace running around the out side of the chalet with an outdoor hot tub. WIFI throughout the chalet. Games room with table tennis and table football. Large fully equipped kitchen. All bedrooms en suite.

 

 

Yoga

Whatever your level, this week will improve your practice.
You will see and feel the benefits

 

Morning Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Linking breath to movement.
An energizing, invigorating style of yoga that purifies, strengthens and balances mind & body. Sequenced postures that flow with the music and will get you ready and inspired for the day ahead

 

Evening Hatha Yoga

A relaxing deep stretch class that explores breath work & meditation to encourage a stronger mind body connection.

The Teacher

Tammy is a qualified and experienced yoga teacher based in London. She has practised since she was 14 years old and is passionate about living yoga.

 

 

Meditation

 

Morning and evening guided meditation practice

Learn and practice techniques that aim to promote peace and well-being by improving concentration, self- awareness, clarity of thought and centeredness.

meditation

 

 

Evening Discourse

evening

Discussion and debate about the underlying principles of yoga to provide a context for your yoga practice

  • Yoga history & philosophy
  • Yoga teachings
  • The Chakras
  • Ayurvedic body types
  • Yoga and modern living

 

 

 

Tailor-made Programmes

meditation

1-2-1 Yoga Consultation
During the week you will be given a personal yoga appraisal which will involve an opportunity to discuss any personal yoga goals and aspirations or concerns so that you can accelerate your progress.

 

Diet & Lifestyle Advice based on Ayurveda
Throughout the week you’ll learn all about the ancient Indian health philosophy Ayurveda and from analysing your personal responses to the ‘body-type’ questionnaire your profile will be determined and specific optimal health recommendations according to Ayurveda, will be made.

 

 

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Menu

The meals will be Gourmet Vegetarian. Balanced and nutritious, high in superfoods,with plenty of fresh fruit & veg. Plenty of wholesome foods but low in sat fats, no caffeine, no artificial additives or processed foods and no wheat, eggs or dairy.

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  • Breakfast buffet of fresh fruits with honey lime & ginger, nuts & seeds, porridge, natural yoghurt and herbal tea selection
  • Vegetarian Evening Meal
  • Herbal tea, fresh & dried fruit, veg batons or nuts selection available for snacking

 

 

TYPICAL daily schedule*

 schedule

* Subject to revision

 

 

8-9.30am yoga & meditation
9.30-10.30am breakfast
10.30am-5pm activites and freetime
5.00-6.45pm yoga & meditation
700-8.00pm nutritous delicious evening meal
8.00-9.00pm evening yoga discourse
 
massage
MASSAGE & TREATMENTS

A qualified massage and beauty therapist will be available for you all week, priced very reasonably so you’ll probably want more than one treatment! Offering sports massage, aromatherapy massage, indian head massage, reflexology.

 

outdoor activities

outdoor activities

 

Price package includes:

 

  • Picnic by Lake Montriond
  • Guided Walks and Hikes
  • Hot tub and Sauna
  • Cable car and charlift trips
  • Tennis
  • Access to Olympic size outdoor Swimming pools
  • Chair lifts to Mountains
  • View Monte Blanc

We can also organise other activities at an additional cost:

  • Parapenting
  • Horse riding
  • Mountain biking
  • Climbing
  • Flying Fox
  • Rafting

 

Transport

 

Transfers to and from Geneva airport are included in the package. You’d have to arrange and buy your own flights.

Geneva is approx 1 hour drive from Morzine

 

for further info see treelinechalets and for booking email Tammy


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