{"id":21936,"date":"2016-05-09T11:06:14","date_gmt":"2016-05-09T10:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/?p=21936"},"modified":"2016-12-31T16:57:48","modified_gmt":"2016-12-31T15:57:48","slug":"things-to-consider-for-a-yoga-retreat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/54.155.211.39\/blog\/2016\/05\/09\/things-to-consider-for-a-yoga-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Consider for a Yoga Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you find it difficult to relax? I know I do, even if I make free time for myself I find my mind goes into overdrive about what needs doing, or I should could be doing instead of doing nothing. This can even be the cause of sleep problems I should imagine. Well you may remember that I am booked into the Mark Warner Yoga Retreat (as a review opportunity) at San Lucianu Beach Resort.\u00a0I am going as a complete novice to Yoga so have started to organise some things I need to consider to a Mark Warner Yoga Retreat.\"Things<\/a><\/p>\n

As the Mark Warner Yoga Retreat is for all levels but Polly, the Yoga instructor, said it would be best if I could get a feel of what I expected from Yoga before I came, and this is what I have discovered so far. For more information about her approach please visit Polly\u2019s Yoga Website<\/a>\u00a0where there is information for those New to Yoga<\/a> which answers many basic questions and more information on Polly\u2019s Approach to Yoga<\/a>\u00a0which also explains what the different areas mean and entail.<\/p>\n

6 things to Consider for a Mark Warner Yoga Retreat<\/u><\/h2>\n
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  1. Relaxation and rejuvenation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Forget fancy (and very impressive) Yoga Poses the first thing I have gleaned is important is to relax, relax, relax. I guess if you can\u2019t let everything go from your mind then you cannot fully concentrate on your body. As a mother of four boys I know that just learning to take time to relax and focus on me is something I will definitely benefit from. The Yoga Retreat offers a week of meditation, gentle and Vinyasa flow, Yin and restorative yoga whilst exploring the inner self. Of course this is combined with the usual highlights offered by a Mark Warner Holiday.
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    2. Deep breathing<\/p>\n

    This helps to focus and relax – this will be how each class starts. I think this will be beneficial in so many areas of my life – keeping calm and patient, generally getting more oxygen around my body – but super helpful when running, and better relaxing with mean better sleep.\"Things<\/a><\/p>\n

    3. Comfy clothing.<\/p>\n

    Guess it goes without saying but I need comfy clothing – that isn\u2019t lose (as it will just fall and get in your way). I have a top a bit like a blanket to wear when sitting around – as advised by Polly.<\/p>\n

    4. Looking after my body<\/p>\n

    I am sure no-one else is interested in what anyone else looks like but whilst trying to get into the Lotus position I noticed that my feet could do with some TLC. As Yoga is bare foot my feet will probably do some work, so I am going to pack something to nurture them between sessions. In fact looking after my body and making sure I do not neglect any part was one of the reasons I started to think about my well-being. I am not getting any younger and feel that in order for my body to look after me then I need to look after my body.\u00a0Also I am not sure that I was getting into the position properly and it is nice to know that I will be able to just ask and get help whilst on the Yoga Retreat.\"Things<\/a><\/p>\n

    5. Self-acceptance.<\/p>\n

    Talking of no-one being interested in my feet one of the main reasons I want to attend the Yoga Retreat is the journey to a better me, and with this comes self-acceptance. It does not matter how flexible I am (or not) or how easily I can get into the poses; what is important is that I give it my best shot for myself and learn to go at my own pace.<\/p>\n

    6. Fit and Healthy<\/p>\n

    Asana is the physical postures which enable purifying the body to provide physical strength and stamina. This is definitely something my body and mind will need to complete a Marathon! I decided to run a mile then walk a mile for 13 miles recently and now I know how much I need this even more. I do think it is mainly a mind focus as the body can become stronger over time, but I really look forward to this element (although I am sure it will be exhausting!\"Things<\/p>\n

    7. Replenish<\/p>\n

    A healthy snack and detoxifying drink are served daily, a water bottle is also advised to take along too. I am indeed going fully-inclusive so no need to worry about having enough to keep my energy levels up.<\/p>\n

    If you are still unsure about joining in with the whole course you will be pleased to know that you can pick from the Full Retreat (with a minimum of 3 sessions per day) or the Half Retreat<\/a> (which will include 10 sessions from the Yoga Week and you can pick and choose which sessions you want to take part in). Weeks run\u00a011th \u2013 18th June & 3rd \u2013 10th September 2016.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Disclaimer: I am attending the Mark Warner Yoga Retreat on a Press Trip. In return I promised to help tell everyone about it. All images are taken from Polly’s Yoga website with permission and not to be taken.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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