Yoga of Sound Retreat

Silence through sound Time of the timeless Space that is spaceless Stillness in movement

Tuesday 26th June – Tuesday 3rd July 2012

Led by Russell and Polly Stone.

Following on from last year’s hugely successful retreat in the beautiful hills of Liguria, northern Italy, and in response to requests for a repeat experience, we are delighted to announce that there will be a retreat in June 2012.

Our hosts are Roger and Marina Hollinshead at Casa Villatalla Guest House, Località Villatalla, 18035 Dolceacqua (IM), Italy. See www.villatalla.com for more details of the accommodation on offer and superb food – Marina is a Cordon Bleu chef.

Yoga of Sound is a process that uses the voice in a vocal technique called Sounding, a way of singing without words that needs no previous experience (go to www.yogaofsound.co.uk for more details). This deepens inner exploration of self in a gentle, compassionate and loving way. People may experience shifts in consciousness that brings them to a deeper understanding of their depth and breadth (koshas) that is not acknowledged in our modern-day culture. Self-limiting patterns (kleshas) are recognized as such and ways to break through these limitations are explored.

Russell is a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, Integrative Counselor and contemporary Nada Yoga teacher, workshop and retreat facilitator. He has developed a way of working that blends the above together into the ‘Yoga of Sound’ process. This activity is intensified by constantly bringing the group relationships into the now, to feel what is going on right now rather than talking about what happened ‘back then’. This opens up the creative flow of self.

Polly is a British Wheel of Yoga teacher who explores the mind through the body in a way that is inspired by her own inner journey. The emphasis of her yoga is on gentle flowing movements leading to stillness.

Between them they will facilitate deeper understanding of mind-body-soul connections through the use of the voice, gentle asana practice, relaxation and contemplation.

This retreat will help participants come to a deeper understanding of themselves and others, bringing habitual patterns in relationships to the surface and creating new ways of being.

Approximate daily schedule

07.15 Early morning Sounding to greet the day

08.00 Fruit and fruit juices

09.00 Asanas leading to Yoga Nidra and Sounding

12.00 Brunch

18.30 Dinner

20.00 Sounding + group dialogue & meditation (most days)

In the afternoons participants have the opportunity of a one-to-one with Russell to explore any emotional issues that may arise and a one-to-one with Polly to explore individual asana practice.

Cost for the week £730 includes –

 Airport (Nice) transfers and transport for local excursions

 7 Nights B & B in twin rooms (there is an opportunity for two non-residential single rooms)

 Fruits and brunch

 5 In-house 3-course evening meals plus 2 evening meals at a local restaurant

 A mountain walk with Sounding

 One day relaxation where you can explore one of the beautiful local hilltop villages

 Use of swimming pool, garden, terraces, sitting room with library of books

 Flights are separate and paid for by participants – Flight from Southampton to Nice: Flybe Tues 26th June Dep 10:05 – Return: Tues July 3rd Dep13:35. Also flights from Gatwick

The evening meals cooked by our hostess Marina will be mostly vegetarian but also include some fish.

The retreat will be alcohol and recreational drug free to facilitate deeper self-connection. Please bring a yoga mat.

Numbers are limited to 12 people, a £70 deposit is required to guarantee place, balance paid by 10th May. Cheques made payable to Valerie Stone and sent to address below.

For booking and further information, contact Polly or Russell:

Tel: +44 (0)1730 895635

Address: 117 Forest Road, Liss Forest, Hants GU33 7BP, UK Email: polly.stone@ntlworld.com

Found the balance just right, you both approached it with grace and open-hearted awareness, can’t ask for more