THE WORKSHOPS

The workshops may be taught in English and/or Spanish; outdoors and/ or in a yoga studio. They may last a morning, one complete day, a weekend or longer. A possible half day itinerary:

MORNING YOGA: asanas and pranayama (physical exercises and breathing). Invigorating and purifying for body, mind and spirit.

DEEPENING OUR PRACTICE: We study the ancient teachings behind the practice, alignment in asana and respiratory rhythms. We observe forms in which to adjust the practice to each individual´s needs.

BODY AWARENESS: breathing and relaxation techniques.

ANALYSIS: of beneficial poses to practice at home.

(According to the workshop, we may include: tai chi, shiatsu massage, chiromassage, Thai massage, meditation, speleomeditation, philosophy, psychology and anatomy applied to yoga. )

 Schedules may be subject o change due to the caprices of Mother Nature or other unforeseen events.

RURAL ACCOMMODATION IN CASTRIL:

Casa La Era del Angel, with private pool and yoga studio.

Tel: 958 74 23 54. It is highly recommended to book as soon as possible.

WHERE WE ARE

Approximate distance by road from Castril/Huéscar to Murcia or Granada indifferently: 155km, (one and a half hours´drive).

Castril/Huéscar from international airports: Alicante - 228km, Almería – 187km, Granada – 136km, Málaga: 266km and Murcia (San Javier) – 201km.

HOW TO ARRIVE (see map)

Please note: it is always a good idea to buy an up-to-date map before leaving home

For Baza: this is the largest town after Guadix, travelling northeast in Granada province.

For Huéscar: if travelling from the regions of Murcia, Almería or Granada, the A92 dual carriageway should be left at the exit for CÚLLAR. Go through Cúllar and the A330 will take you right to Huéscar.

For Castril: once inside Huéscar, turn left at the fifth set of traffic lights at a signpost for Castril, leaving the municipal park on your right. Drive straight on, past another set of traffic lights, out of Huéscar, where you will see another signpost for Castril, 25km on the A326.

THE PRICE

As a norm, the stipulated price for each workshop pays administration and teaching expenses. Payment should be made on arrival.

BOOKING FOR WORKSHOPS

We advise booking your place with enough time in advance, especially if you need rural accommodation. Bookings only by telephone: 958 74 23 54/ 627 66 88 37.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

On your arrival, you will be asked to complete and sign a health questionnaire claiming to be suitably fit.

Illegal drugs are strictly forbidden.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

Being a member of this association creates a friendly atmosphere and a feeling of belonging, beneficial to everyone.

The coming together of a group who share interests in common gives us all the opportunity to enjoy the enrichening interchange of experiences and opinions.

Those wishing to ask for certain workshops will be able to attain their objective relatively easily when they find among fellow members a sufficient number to make up the workshop group.

Members will have priority when the number of workshop places are limited.

Members will receive notification of the activities organized by this association. Cuota 2008: 10 euros.

ADVICE

Please always carry with you passport or NIF, and any form or identity card which enables your access to the Spanish Health Service, if necessary.

Yoga practice needs: comfortable clothes and yoga mat.

Here the sun´s rays can burn even in winter. It may feel hot one minute and turn cold the next. Therefore, we advise you take the following if in the open air:

Looking forward to hearing from you.
E mail: alijuli0@yahoo.es

(alijulicero) or phone: 958 74 23 54/ 627 66 88 37.

La Asociación de Yoga, Salud y Naturaleza. CIF: G-18740308. Tel: 958 74 23 54/627 66 88 37.
E mail: alijuli0@yahoo.es