EMBRACE THE CHALLENGES

De-stress, Relax and Renew your being

Con Silvia Shiva

7 - 14 october 2023

This transformative retreat in Marocco will guide you through different practices of Kundalini and Hatha Yoga.

Yoga has conquered this generation's mind overwhelmingly in the past few decades and yoga retreats have become a fantastic holiday choice. Whether it's a summer vacation, or any occasion to take a break, it is not unusual to desire time away from the monotonous hours of regular life.

During holidays, people either want to go exploring, learn something new, spend time within them self or with their beloved ones.

On this trip we will carry out Yoga, and affordable Trekking practices through natural parks showing those intimate places, far from conventional tourist circuits. We will discover the rich nature of Marocco, we will walk through the mountains of the Middle Atlas, through the great palm groves of the south, and through the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi. A few days of reconnection, silence, peace, freedom, emotions, laughter, colours, illusions, sunrises, sunsets, unforgettable landscapes, stargazing and much more.

We invite you to discover the magic of Marocco and the secrets hidden in the desert sand... A place to wake up and start the day with the practice of yoga.

Unblock Your Energy for Balance and Peace

Silvia Shiva

Being a Globetrotter opened up the opportunity to approach different styles of Yoga, from Ashtanga in the UK to Vinyasa in California, in Thailand, Yin Yoga, Meditation and breathing (Pranayama), including Buddhist philosophy.

The strict practise of Iyengar while in Italy and further in Mexico through the path of Kundalini. As a result, I have achieved my Yoga Alliance Teacher Certification specialised in Hatha Yoga.

In India, I grew further the philosophy and practice of Hatha Yoga and Vayu Sadhana, the wind meditation and slow movement discipline.
Back in Thailand, I have got the certification of Wing/Aerial Yoga and built up Wing Yoga.

I had accomplished a Restorative course with Tibetan bowl healing and lately had developed the passion of Gong Bathe and sound healing.
Trained by the Master of Gong, Don Conreaux I have achieved my knowledge in bringing the vibration of Sounds into my experiences of meditation and Kundalini teaching, trained and certified as a Kundalini teacher by Yogi Bhajan School with the Master Teacher my great Guru Gurmukh.

I am a Yoga Alliance recognised teacher, RYT 500,E-RYT 200,YACEP based in Madeira, teaching different styles, and often organising Gong Bath and workshops. As well Wing yoga & Restorative Teacher Training Courses, and hosting retreats in Madeira and around some destinations in Europe.

My style wants to balance strength, flexibility, mobility, and relaxation throughout the breath and much more.

Certified as NLP practitioner to approach a better knowledge of how our minds and behaviours happen to cause often physical diseases and as well mental blockages.

https://shivayogaretreats.com/about/about-me

Program

Day 1 - Marrakesh

Arrival and transfer to the riad. Accomodation in Riad Marana.

Day 2 - Marrakesh – Ait Ben Haddo - Ouarzazate

After breakfast we leave for the High Atlas through the mountain pass of Tizi n'Tichka (2,260m altitude), passing through Berber villages to reach the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site. Free time to visit the kasbah, have lunch in the town and then continue to Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Marocco. Arrival at the riad and ॐ Hatha Yoga practice. Dinner and overnight in the Riad Bouchedor.

Day 3 - Ouarzazate - Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga

Wake up and ॐ practice of Hatha Yoga. Breakfast and departure along a road dotted with Kasbahs, all different. After several stops we will arrive at one of the strong points of the South: the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has formed a gorge with vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty, 322 m high, it is a paradise for climbers and a unique place. We continue south. Free lunch on the way and then we will go to the desert until we reach the impressive dunes of Merzouga, where the camel ride begins to cross the dunes and reach the tent camp, where we will enjoy ॐ the practice of Kundalini Yoga and Gong Meditation. Dinner and overnight in the luxury tents of Bega Camp.

Day 4 - Desert

Wake up and ॐ practice of Hatha Yoga. Breakfast and excursion on foot through the desert, we will visit nomadic families and have a picnic in the typical Berber tents. In the afternoon we return to the camp where the camels are waiting for us to cross the dunes and reach the highest point of Erg Znigui and watch the fantastic sunset. Return to the camp and ॐ practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Dinner and overnight in the luxury tents of Bega Camp.

Day 5 - Desert

Wake up and ॐ practice of Yoga. Breakfast and then we will travel with 4x4 on one of the trails used in the Paris-Dakar Rally. We will pass to the other side of the dunes visiting the oasis of Merzouga and the market of Rissani with its famous donkey parking. It is a unique place, where all the tribes and nomads of the desert come to stock up, a very curious visit. Lunch with the famous Berber pizza. In the afternoon we return to the camp passing through the village of Khamlia, (with a black population originating from Mali) enjoying their trance music called Gnawa. In the evening ॐ practice of Yoga and Meditation. Dinner and overnight in the luxury tents of Bega Camp.

Day 6 - Desert

Wake up and ॐ practice of Hatha Yoga. Breakfast and visit to the school and women's association of Begaa village. We will go on foot to the village of Begaa, walking through a beautiful oasis and the stone desert (one hour). Cous-cous elaboration workshop. Lunch. After resting and tea, Henna workshop (decorative painting on hands and feet). Then we will go to a hotel located at the foot of the dunes, and enjoy the ॐ practice of Kundalini Yoga and Meditation. Dinner and overnight in the luxury tents of Bega Camp.

Day 7 - Merzouga - Fez

We will dedicate the morning to ॐ practice of Hatha Yoga. Farewell to the desert and after breakfast we head north towards the city of Fez. We will pass through Erfoud, the beautiful Ziz Valley and its palm grove, the city of Errachidia, we will cross the Middle Atlas and eat in the town of Midelt. Arrival in Fez in the afternoon. Accommodation in Riad Fez Yamanda.

Day 8 - Fez – Airport

Breakfast and free time until your flight schedules. Airport transfer.

Kundalini Yoga

is a powerful form of yoga that provides deep healing by releasing any trauma from the energetic body. Through this release, we are able to recognise the abundance that is our birthright and live from our hearts and get on the path to prosperity. By working with the chakra system, Kundalini Yoga can help anyone achieve wholeness and integration, eliminate blocks and limiting beliefs, and improve self-confidence and resilience.

Hatha Yoga

is the type of yoga that typically comes to mind when you think of yoga in general terms. The practice involves breath, body, and mind, which uses physical techniques to preserve and channel the vital force or energy. Hatha enables you to burn calories, improve flexibility, and tone your muscles.

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