divya kohli
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND YOGA
RETREAT
5 DAY/4 NIGHT retreat for inner-calm
dates
2nd - 6th May 2019
BIOGRAPHY
London-based and a dedicated practitioner since 2000, Divya has been a full time senior level teacher since 2006, offering drop-in classes, retreats, courses and bespoke tuition. HER AIM IS TO HELP THE INDIVIDUAL ON THEIR PATH AND DEVELOP CONNECTION WITH LIKE-MINDED SOULS.
Her inspiration is drawn from eastern sources OR YOGA AND MEDITATION as well as modern psychological thought. Her own teacher training spans the strong discipline of classical Indian yoga and BUDDHIST meditation traditions, as well as the evolved approaches to the body and mind in the West.
A former newspaper journalist, and with a Masters in English Literature from Cambridge University, Divya has a continued deep passion for writing and using words like we use the breath in yoga: as a way to connect deeply.
“I teach with the bigger picture in mind: we’re doing Yoga ADND PRACTISING MEDITATION so that we can find PEACE and experience an optimal state of being, SO THAT WE CAN flow state that helps us navigate the ebbs and flows of life. From this place, we can live and connect with THE EBBS AND FLOWS OF LIFE.”
Find her at: www.yogawithdivya.co.uk
From me to you, Namaste.
This Retreat will help you to
- De-stress your mind and unwind your body
- learn and practise mindfulness through sitting, walking and body meditations
- Feel the benefits of better breathing and meditation
- Restore through healing physical postures
_ Ground and feel whole again
You’ll participate in
- daily guided mindfulness meditation practices for calm, clarity and centring
- Restorative Yoga sessions for de-stressing and dismantling tension
- Guided relaxations, Yoga Nidra, for better quality rest, creativity and self empowerment
- Plenty of 'Me Time' to enjoy the beauty of the farmhouse, the surroundings and beyond
- Optional extras: massage and reflexology treatments
TESTIMONIALS
“This is the right place for your perfect holiday … Le Mazeau, France. Emily and Matt made our stay unforgettable… It felt like home. Everything was very well organised… transfer, accommodation and the yoga and free time timetable. I can still remember my cosy and comfortable room… lovely flowers on the bedtable and a wonderful view of the woods. The food was so delicious, the swimming pool was clean and refreshing, the smell of lavender reminds me about the beautiful and calm evenings we spent as a group laughing together. After this holiday I’ve brought back home the feeling of bliss, that sense of floating in the clouds and light radiating from within me. I will definitely come back soon and I can highly recommend this magical place.”
Maria x
“I really enjoyed the yoga retreat. The food was great, the atmosphere was super, the house and the grounds are amazing. I liked the boot trip to the little village. So relaxed.”
Birgit
Emily and Matt welcomed us onto the retreat with a lovely snack and a little tipple and from that point on I knew I'd landed in a good place. We were very much looked after, with excellent food (far better than I'd expected) and great company from our hosts, they couldn't do enough for us! The house was amazing, I loved the pool and the dining area and the lovely gardens but, importantly, the yoga room was just perfect for our yoga sessions (which were also fantastic). The atmosphere was welcoming and warm and there was plenty of opportunity to interact with the other guests and lots of space if I wanted some quiet time. I would highly recommend a holiday hosted by Emily and Matt!"
Sarah
ITINERARY
DAY 1
PM ARRIVAL IN FRANCE AND TRANSFER TO VILLA
WE WILL BE RECOMMENDING WHICH FLIGHT TO TAKE
TIME TO SETTLE IN AT THE VILLA AND REFRESHMENTS
18.00 GENTLE YOGA AND GROUNDING MEDITATION
19:45 WELCOME DRINKS AND DINNER SERVED
DAY 2
8:30 FRESH JUICE SERVED
9.00 - 10.30 GENTLE YOGA & BREATHING MEDITATION
10:30 - BREAKFAST
11:00 - 13:30 RELAXATION TIME
13:30 – 14:30 LIGHT LUNCH
14:30 – 17:00 TIME TO EXPLORE YOUR SURROUNDINGS/HAVE A TREATMENT OR RELAX BY THE POOL
17:00 – 18:00 YIN YOGA
18.00 - 18.30 YOGA NIDRA/GUIDED RELAXATION
19:00 APERITIFS
19.30 DINNER SERVED
DAY 3
8:30 FRESH JUICE SERVED
9.00 – 10:30 GENTLE YOGA AND BODY MEDITATION
10:30 – BREAKFAST
12.00 - 16.00 PICKED UP BY GONDOLAS AT THE VILLA AND TAKEN ON A GUIDED BOAT TRIP TO THE LOCAL VILLAGE WHERE YOU CAN
HAVE LUNCH AT THE LOCAL CAFE, FOLLOWED BY A TRANQUIL WALK HOME ALONG THE RIVER
17:00 - 18:00 YIN YOGA
18.00 - 18.30 YOGA NIDRA/GUIDED RELAXATION
19:00 APERITIFS
19.30 DINNER SERVED
DAY 4
8:30 FRESH JUICED SERVED
09.00- 10:30 GENTLE YOGA AND BODY MEDITATION
10:30 – BREAKFAST
11:00 – 13:30 FREE TIME
13:30 LUNCH SERVED
14:30 - 17:30 FREE TIME (BEAUTY THERAPIST AVAILABLE TO BOOK FOR TREATMENTS)
17:30 – 18:30 YIN YOGA
19:00 - APERITIFS
19:30 DINNER SERVED
21:30 - 22:00 EVENING MEDITATION
DAY 5
8:30 FRESH JUICE SERVED
9:00 - 10:30 GENTLE YOGA AND BODY MEDITATION
11:00 BRUNCH SERVED
TIME TO PACK BEFORE TRANSFER TO AIRPORT AT 12:00.... IS THAT ENOUGH TIME (BRUNCH AND PACK..?)
WE WILL BE RECOMMENDING WHICH FLIGHT TO TAKE
MENU
Here is a sample menu. We try to use local, seasonal and fresh produce subject to availability.
We are also happy to cater for vegetarian or vegan preferences.
Breakfast
Fresh fruit, berries etc, fresh pastries, fruit teas, detox juice, various juices, chia porridge
A TYPICAL LUNCH MENU
Main
Homemade soup with fresh bread and cheese
FRESH SALADS
Dessert
Fresh fruit salad
A TYPICAL DINNER
Starters
Roast Butternut Squash And Red Onion With Tahini And Za'atar
Marinated Mushrooms With Walnut And Tahini Yogurt
Celeriac puree with spiced cauliflower and quails eggs
Asparagus with capers and egg
Seaweed, ginger and carrot salad
Stuffed Romano peppers with ricotta and mascarpone
Mains
Roast Chicken With Dates, Olives And Capers
Sweet And Smoky Mexican Chicken
Griddled fish or chicken with Farro And Roasted Red Pepper Salad
Cauliflower steaks with zahter
Butternut Squash With Ginger Tomatoes And Lime Yoghurt
Desserts
Grilled Peaches, Apricots And Figs With Scented Yoghurt
Roasted figs with pomegranate molasses and orange zest
Roasted rhubarb with sweet labneh
A variety of Cheese's
DATES AND PRICES
Costs:
£999 ENSUITE ROOM SINGLE OCCUPANCY
£799 PER PERSON ENSUITE ROOM BASED ON 2 SHARING
£899 TWIN ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM SINGLE OCCUPANCY
£649 PER PERSON TWIN ROOM WITH SHARED BATHROOM BASED ON 2 SHARING
£799 TWIN ROOM WITH SKYLIGHT AND SHARED BATHROOM SINGLE OCCUPANCY
£549 PER PERSON TWIN ROOM WITH SKYLIGHT AND SHARED BATHROOM BASED ON 2 SHARING
£599 SMALL SINGLE WITH SHARED BATHROOM SINGLE OCCUPANCY
INCLUDED IN COSTS:
TRANSFER TO AND FROM THE VILLA
DAY 1 - Dinner on arrival night
DAY 2 - BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 3 - BREAKFAST AND DINNER
DAY 4 - BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER
DAY 5 - BRUNCH
Excursions, refreshments, use of yoga equipment.
NOT INCLUDED IN COSTS;
FLIGHTS
TRAVEL, PERSONAL OR HEALTH INSURANCE
MEAL OUT ON DAYS 3 (SMALL EXTRA COST OF ROUGHLY £20 PER MEAL)
BEAUTY TREATMENTS TO BE PAID DIRECT TO THE THERAPIST
WE OPERATE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
Extra Details
THIS YOGA AND MEDITATION HOLIDAY IS OPEN TO ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY HEALTH CONDITION PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO BOOKING.
ALWAYS CONSULT A DOCTOR PRIOR TO BOOKING A YOGA AND MEDITATION RETREAT IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ON MEDICATION OR HAVE ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS.