Yoga of Sound Retreat

Come meet yourself in Italy and find out how beautiful you are.

Monday 20 to Monday 27 June 2011

Led by Russell and Polly Stone.

You are invited to experience a unique one-week retreat in the beautiful hills of Liguria in northern Italy combining contemporary Nada Yoga, traditional Asana and Meditation.

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

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 an industrial, materialistic 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.

Polly is a British Wheel of Yoga accredited teacher who explores the mind through the body in a gentle way that is inspired by her own inner journey.

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

07.00      Early morning Sounding to greet the day

08.00      Fruit and fruit juices

09.00               Asana leading to Yoga Nidra and Sounding

11.45      Brunch

18.30      Dinner

20.00      Sounding + group dialogue

There will be one rest and relaxation day.

In the afternoon participants have the opportunity of a one-to-one with Russell to explore any issues that may arise.

The cost for the week (excluding air fare) is £700 and includes –

a) Airport (Nice) transfers and transport for excursions

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

c) Fruits and brunch

d) In-house evening meals plus 2 evening meals at a local restaurant

e)  An invigorating mountain walk with Sounding

f)  Listening to, and participate with, an Alpini Choir, gathered from the mountain artillery regiment that operate throughout the whole of Italy, who sing traditional Alpini songs

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

The retreat will be alcohol and recreational drug free to facilitate deeper self-connection.

Numbers are limited to 12 people, 10% (£70) deposit, balance paid by 10^th May. (Cheques made payable to Valerie Stone and sent to address below).

For booking and further information, contact Russell or Polly:

Tel: +44 (0)1730 895635

Address: 117 Forest Road, Liss Forest, Hants GU33 7BP, UK

Email: russell.stone1@ntlworld.com