Croatia with Hanson Pilates
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Pilates & Yoga Holidays in Croatia with Hanson Pilates |
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Relax in the stunning Croatian countryside, deep in the Konavle valley yet so close to the picturesque Cavtat and amazing Dubrovnik. Experience truly outstanding hospitality at the Hotel Major (www.hrmajor.hr) and relax in beautiful surroundings whilst you experience Yoga, Pilates and holistic treatments in a fabulous retreat, where you are assured of the exclusivity of a small group environment. The Hanson Pilates team are welcoming, generous and aim to make your holiday a special one. We cater for all levels of experience and ask that you advise us of your ability at time of booking.
Your holiday
7 night’s accommodation in Hotel Major, Cavtat, Croatia. Breakfast each day is included, along with welcome dinner on the first evening, accompanied by carefully selected wines of Croatia. Vegetarian options will be provided. The following evenings’ meals are still bookable and payable locally in the Restaurant Major, or you can elect to eat in many of the wonderful restaurants and wine bars in and around Cavtat.
Costs
£500 per person for double occupancy, £570 for single occupancy. It is your responsibility to book your flights to Dubrovnik.
What is included?
• 12 group sessions for a maximum of 12 guests
• Optional one to one sessions bookable either in advance or at the hotel on arrival
• Please note that in some weeks holistic therapies will also be available
• Free use of hotel swimming pool and sun loungers
• Visit to the vineyards and wine tasting
• Airport transfers (return) free of charge
• Transfers to Cavtat (return) free of charge. Cilipi Airport, Dubrovnik is only 15 minutes away. Transfers to Cavtat are daily.
Where?
Our yoga/practice space is outside, in a covered area so that you can experience the fresh air without the glare of the sun. In case of bad weather we will locate to the panoramic restaurant.
When?
Morning practice will take place at 7.30am for one hour, and evening practice from 6.15pm for one hour.
What do I need?
Comfortable clothing for Yoga/Pilates practice, sun block appropriate to the time of year and a hat. Yoga/Pilates mats will be provided.
Yoga
Our Yoga weeks are suitable for beginners and / or experienced yogis. Your classes will include covering the first 4 of the Sivananda principles bringing about an overall sense of healthy physical exercise along with an inner calming and stilling of the mind. You will learn how to do the sun salutation, several different breathing techniques, many different yoga postures and deep relaxation. You will also have the option to have extra classes, and one to one classes. Reiki sessions and meditation are also available with Tina by request. You will experience the benefits of yoga making your stay in Croatia comfortable, relaxing and rejuvenating, leaving you feeling renewed, refreshed, happy and contented.
Pilates
Pilates is a form of exercise and conditioning created by Joseph Pilates in America in the early 1900's. His aim was to help dancers, gymnasts and boxers, amongst others, to excel in their fields, by strengthening abdominal and back muscles, and by increasing flexibility, thereby improving posture and reducing the risk of back problems or injuries.
The use of Pilates techniques was then extended to non sports professionals, in order to correct postural problems by stabilising the core muscles of the trunk. At the time, most of these problems were due to people standing at work for too long - seventy years on we need corrective action due to sitting all day! The A-B-C of Pilates is alignment, balance and coordination - an understanding of these in your one hour of Pilates can then instil an awareness of them for the remaining 23 hours per day.
Reflexology, Reiki, Meditation: additional information available on request.
Our Instructors
Debbie:
Debbie has been a teacher and course lecturer since 1996, and assessor and verifier of Pilates since 2002.
Debbie and her team of training course leaders possess experience and qualifications which are evident in their delivery.
Debbie was trained and mentored by Michael King, and more recently experienced the tutoring of Lolita san Miguel, one of the Joseph Pilates original “disciples”. As well as being course director at Hanson Pilates for Pilates Level 3 Instructor Training delivery, Debbie still maintains her own teaching and personal training schedule in Scotland. This encompasses not just Pilates, but Hatha Yoga, and children’s “Yoga Bees”; sessions of activity, imagination and yoga for tots to teens.
Debbie is also approved as a tutor of the Youth Sport Trust “Start to Play” and “Top Tots” training courses.
Tina has been practicing Hatha yoga for over 10 years and qualified with the Sivananda International School of Yoga in 2005. She is also a Reiki Practitioner, children’s yoga teacher and teacher of meditation. She believes in the wonderful benefits that yoga practice can bring, not only to the body but also the calming effects of the mind. Tina also believes this is brought about through the combination of asana and pranayama practices, combined with meditation practice to bring a sense of overall wellbeing. When your muscles are relaxed, your mind is relaxed but when your mind is anxious your body suffers too. Your yoga class will teach you physical, emotional and spiritual relaxation allowing you to let go of tension and stress.
Allison & Jean: teach Pilates based on both original and modified moves. This focuses on isolating and strengthening the deep postural muscles of the trunk, to improve posture and help reduce the risk of back injury.
Allison also works in a city centre office and appreciates the benefits of Pilates for those who spend much of their working day sitting down. She hopes to instil an awareness of Pilates principles which can be applied in everyday life.
Jean has attended Pilates classes for almost 10 years. Based on the benefits accrued on this attendance, she decided to embark upon Pilates teacher training. She now enjoys imparting these benefits to others.
For both teachers, Pilates is an effective antidote to a sedentary “other” career.
How to book
Deposit: 50 per cent of the cost of your booking should be paid to reserve your holiday. This in non-refundable in case of cancellation later than 30 days prior to arrival. The balance of the holiday should be paid eight weeks in advance.
Bookings are made to Hanson Pilates. Please contact us at hansonpilates@btinternet.com and we will send you a booking form by return.
VAT is included in the price. Tourist tax is not included and amounts to 40 pence per person per day.
Dates for 2011
May 1st - Relax and Energise with Debbie Hanson
Experience Yoga and Pilates in ten classes over the week,
and benefit from her 2 Introduction to Reflexology workshops.
Private sessions in Yoga, Pilates and Reflexology available
through the week.
May 8th - Yoga with Tina
12 classes of yoga for all levels.
By practicing yoga, you not only keep the body lean and flexible but
you learn to slow down the swirling currents of the mind, bringing
about inner stillness and peace. Sivananda yoga is based on 5 principles:
1. Proper Exercise (Asanas): yoga works on all parts of the body, stretching
and toning the muscles and ligaments, keeping the spine and joints
flexible and improving circulation
2. Proper Breathing (Pranayama): yoga breathing exercises teach you how to use all of your lungs, increasing the intake of oxygen, thereby re-charging your body and calming your mind. There are many breathing techniques and a variety will be taught to you.
3. Proper Relaxation: allows you release tension in the muscles and rest the whole system, letting go of worries and fears – very calming.
4. Positive Thinking and Meditation: yoga helps to remve negative thoughts and still the mind.
5. Healthy diet: wholesome and healthy diet.
May 22nd - Pilates with Jean
12 classes of Pilates for all levels to assist posture, relaxation and
toning. One to one Pilates and postural analysis also bookable.
Sept 4th - Pilates with Jean
12 classes of Pilates for all levels to assist posture, relaxation and toning. One to one Pilates and postural analysis also bookable
Sept 11th - Yoga with Tina
12 classes of yoga for all levels.
By practicing yoga, you not only keep the body lean and flexible but
you learn to slow down the swirling currents of the mind, bringing
about inner stillness and peace. Sivananda yoga is based on 5 principles:
1. Proper Exercise (Asanas): yoga works on all parts of the body, stretching
and toning the muscles and ligaments, keeping the spine and joints
flexible and improving circulation
2. Proper Breathing (Pranayama): yoga breathing exercises teach you how to
use all of your lungs, increasing the intake of oxygen, thereby re-charging
your body and calming your mind. There are many breathing techniques
and a variety will be taught to you.
3. Proper Relaxation: allows you release tension in the muscles and rest the whole system, letting go of worries and fears – very calming.
4. Positive Thinking and Meditation: yoga helps to remve negative thoughts and still the mind.
5. Healthy diet: wholesome and healthy diet.
Sept 18th - Relax and Energise with Debbie Hanson
Experience Yoga and Pilates in ten classes over the week, and
benefit from her 2 Introduction to Reflexology workshops.
Private sessions in Yoga, Pilates and Reflexology available
through the week.
Sept 25th - Pilates with Allison
12 classes of Pilates for all levels to assist posture, relaxation
and toning. One to one Pilates and postural analysis also bookable.
For more information on the hotel and the local area please follow the links below:
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g303804-d1449838-Reviews-Hotel_ Major-Cavtat.html