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ITINERARY JULY 1-7, 2013
Day 1 – Monday
Afternoon:
Arrivals into Ischia (where we will meet you off the Ferry)
4:00pm Hike/Tour of Villa Lina and Orientation
Evening:
5:30pm Welcome Yoga Practice
7:00pm Welcome Social Hour and Dinner
Day 2 – Tuesday
Morning:
8:00am Yoga Practice
9:30am Breakfast
Afternoon:
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Ischia Porto: Visit to the Castello Aragonese, shopping, beach
Evening:
6:30pm Yoga
8:00pm Dinner
Day 3 – Wednesday
Morning:
8:00am Yoga Practice
9:30am Breakfast
Afternoon:
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Ride motos to Baia di Sorgeto (open thermal beach) and visit Forio
Evening:
6:30pm Yoga
8:00pm Dinner
Day 4 – Thursday
Morning:
8:00am Yoga Practice
9:30am Breakfast
11:00am Wellness Day at Thermal Spa Park with 10 pools
Afternoon:
Lunch at Thermal Park
Evening:
6:30pm Cooking class
8:00pm Dinner
9:30pm Restorative Yoga Practice
Day 5 – Friday
Morning:
5:00am Sunrise Hike to Mount Epomeo
9:30am Picnic Breakfast
Afternoon:
12:00pm Lunch
Evening:
3:30pm Visit seaside town of Sant’ Angelo, sunset aperitivo & wine tasting
6:30pm Yoga Practice
8:00pm Dinner
Day 6 – Saturday
Morning:
8:00am Yoga
9:30am Breakfast
10:30am Boat Ride to Capri and island grottos
Afternoon:
12:00pm Lunch in Capri on own
Evening:
6:30pm Yoga Practice
8:00pm Closing Dinner
Day 7 – Sunday
Morning:
8:00am Yoga Practice
9:30am Breakfast
10:30am Departures Ischia to Naples
Afternoon:
12:00pm Arrive Naples check into hotel
ABOUT OUR THEME FOR THIS RETREAT: AWAKENING THE HEART
Anais Nin writes, “and then one day the risk it took to remain tightly in a bud was more painful that the risk it took to blossom.” Yoga teaches that we are always evolving in the direction of happiness – all we need to do is get out of our own way. We must stop blocking the Spanda which is always blossoming. Spanda is a Sanskrit term for the subtle creative pulse of the universe as it manifests into the dynamism of living form. Another way to think of this is from the beautifully written book Yoga Spandakarika (Song of the Sacred Tremor) by Daniel Odier in which he writes: This is the most difficult thing to attain: accepting the freedom of movement, the creativity of life, understanding that a fixed state, as marvelous as it might be, is not compatible with life.
Join us on this retreat to unlearn and unblock the habits that are holding you back from your best life. Come be part of a place and experience that opens you up like what Krishna Das describes, “Grace wakes us up when we are asleep, brings light to where there is darkness and removes obstacles from our path”.
Practice living your Spanda in a way that keeps you connected to your core beliefs and desires. And come away from this week feeling radiant! “The awake heart is like a sky that pours light!” – Hafiz
“You don’t need to justify your love, you don’t need to explain your love, you just need to practice your love. Practice creates the master.” ~ Miguel Ruiz
What is the actual beginning date of the s.Italy trip? July 1 or July 5?
I would love to join you! The last trip was so much fun.
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Hi Sue,
We miss you! Have thought of you often feeling sentimental. For sure this is an incredible trip! Magic. The dates are July 1-7, 2013. And we just updated our facebook page and our website with details. Early birds save $300 by Dec 15th. So great time to save your spot. We know it will be wonderful! Peace in all ways, Silvia
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Hi,
Wondering if an oil-free, vegan option is possible? This sounds like an amazing trip!
Thanks so much,
Monica
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Ciao Monica,
It is truly amazing. One of those places that even while you are there living it you can’t believe exists. It’s incredible and very non Europeans ever discover it. And yes, vegan/oil-free is certainly an option.
We send out surveys to all our clients registered for the trip way in advance so that the chef at Villa Lina can design menus specific to the group. And there are so many vegan options you’ll love it!
Email us directly anytime hello@alchemytours.com
We’d love to have you join this beautiful group of open hearts!
Peace in all ways.
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So looking forward to this!
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We are too! Can close our eyes and feel the sunshine, feel the relaxing spirit of the island of Ischia and breathing quiets. Everything feels calm but happy. Can’t wait to share this with you!
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