 West of the Moon
Retreats
In the amazingly beautiful Heart of Scotland, 
‘West of The Moon’ is the perfect sanctuary
for breathing new life into your soul.
We offer a variety of day, weekend and week-long retreats and workshops
where you can enjoy stillness, tranquil gardens, wonderful wildlife
and comfortable, warm homely accommodation.
 The ‘Laughing Buddha’ Studio
is a wonderful space for
yoga, therapy, relaxation and meditation…
whatever you do, it’s YOUR time to ChillOut!
Our scheduled retreats include an Ashtanga Intensive
if you want to get fit and flexible the yoga way,
a Workshop Retreat for dealing with backpain….
with more to come.
Have a look below for more info.
On our ‘tailor-made’ retreats
we open the way for you to bring some friends for a mini-break -
you can do as much or as little as you like,
including yoga, holistic and talking therapies, guided walks…
or none of the above if you just want time to yourselves J
Have a peek at the ‘facilities’ page to see where you’ll be staying.
You are always welcome to extend your stay prior to or after a retreat
so you have time to relax and explore the surrounding area.
We hope you take a hidden path that runs West of the Moon…
we look forward to seeing you J
You guys really did think of everything to make your guests feel welcome, warm, well-fed, cared for,
and free to make your home feel like our home-away-from-home. I enjoyed everything about my stay with you: your kindness, your generosity, the yoga,
meditation, chanting, pranayama, drumming, the other lovely people, the chats
and just the serenity and comfort that 'West of the Moon' offers.
I feel inspired to take up my own practice again and I very much look forward to the next time.
Janice Hunter xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ashtanga Vinyasa Intensive
7-12 March 2012 2 spaces available
This hands-on intensive will get you fit, flexible and make the Ashtanga Primary series
accessible to every yoga student and yoga teacher.
We will explore the principles and practices of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system:
Surya Namaskara A&B, the standing and finishing sequences,
the flow and sequencing of many of the primary series asana and, of course, vinyasa.
We work through the sequence,
looking at variations of the asana in a way which is appropriate for you.
By the end of the intensive you will have the confidence
to participate in ashtanga classes without feeling like 'I can't keep up'.
If you are a yoga teacher,
this an opportunity for you to be able to teach the series
in a way that is accessible to your students. It is advisable, but not essential, to have some experience
of the Ashtanga Vinyasa Primary Series,
especially Surya Namaskara A&B. £550: includes all tuition, accommodation and meals
£100 deposit required to secure your place.
Times:
Wednesday 7 March: arrival 2-3pm to settle in and have a cuppa, Course starts 4pm
Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 March 7.30am-4.30pm
Monday 12 March 7.30am-2pm
CPD & CYTT500 hour module (45 hours) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dealing with back and neck pain
Weekend Workshop
30, 31 March & 1 April 2012 spaces available
We will look at common cases of back and neck pain,
and ways in which we can deal with the pain in our every-day lives. You will have time to explore the use of breath, acu-point massage and yoga stretches,
trying out the different techniques to see what works best for you.
This workshop is deal for anyone who suffers from chronic back and neck pain,
and also for holistic therapists, yoga and pilates teachers to use professionally.
Arrival is anytime from 3pm on Friday.
We will have a gentle yoga session at 5.30pm, then dinner.
You can then settle down for the evening with a good book, listen to some music,
or enjoy the yoga studio for meditation, relaxation or yoga practice…..
it’s an evening for you to just chill! If you can't arrive on Friday, arrive anytime before 9.45am on Saturday
to start at 10am
(you are welcome to come for breakfast at 8.30am!)
The weekend will finish at 3.30pm on Sunday. £180
Places limited to 8 so book soon J
CPD & CYTT 500 hr Diploma Course module
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27, 28 & 29 April 2012 Fully booked...
27, 28 & 29 July 2012 spaces available... Yin Yoga is an amazing form of meditative hatha yoga
which holds certain poses in deep, slow stretches, sometimes up to 5 minutes.
Challenging in its own right, yin yoga targets the connective tissue of the body, particularly improving the mobility of ligaments, bones and joints
of the hips, pelvis and lower spine.
It is a perfect complement to more dynamic styles of yoga
such as Ashtanga and vinyasa, and also to the majority of sports.
On this workshop we will look into the how’s, where’s and why-for’s of Yin Yoga.
We will explore the Yin Yoga poses in-depth and build sequences for a home practice.
Yoga teachers will find the workshop a wonderful compliment
to their existing teaching.
£250 includes all tuition, accommodation and meals
£50 deposit required to secure your place.
Space limited to 8
Times:
Friday 27 April:: arrival 2-3pm to settle in and have a cuppa, Course starts 4pm
Saturday 28 April: 7.30am-4.30pm
Sunday 29 April: 7.30am-2pm
CPD & CYTT500 hour module
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QiGong in the Garden
Saturday 19 May 2012 spaces available
10am-4pm
Donald from www.5elementspath.co.uk will lead us through Five Animal Qi Gong
(exercises based on the movements of the bear, tiger, stag, monkey and lion)
where we will learn movements to use at home. Qigong is a system of healing exercises originally developed in China over 4000 years ago
by the Daoists, who believed that each person was a close fusion of mind, body and spirit, inseparably interconnected by Qi, or body energy.
All forms of Qigong are performed in a calm, relaxed manner, with no stress on the body,
but providing many health-giving benefits, both physical and mental.
Working on every system of the body, including the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory as well as the more obvious muscular and skeletal systems,
Qigong can help to prevent as well as aid recovery from disease and illness,
and generally increase levels of fitness and health,
suitable for beginners and also more experience practitioners. We’ll be in the garden with fresh air and gorgeous views…
wear loose, comfortable clothing – and a pair of comfortable shoes
(you can also be barefoot if you choose J) £30pp including teas, coffees, snacks & lunch!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx More to come…. |
