Yoga and Mindfulness - Gran Canaria

Dates: 4th – 11th July 2021

Immerse yourself in the nature and in the splendid Gran Canaria sea for a week of total well-being. Yoga, Mindfulness, surfing, hiking and lots of relaxation.

Activities:

Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

We will explore breathing techniques and asanas in order to generate physical and mental strength, all accompanied by a final deep relaxation. Each lesson will be structured based on the needs of the individual participants.

Yin Yoga

The asanas are maintained for longer generally between 2 and 5 minutes, but always on the ground and in total safety.

By holding the positions we allow access to the connective tissue increasing our flexibility. This connection between body and mind allows us to open ourselves to a path of greater freedom of choice and awareness of the present moment.

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is an ideal practice for reducing stress, anxiety and insomnia.

Traditionally it has been said that an hour of Yoga Nidra equals to four hours of ordinary sleep. Yoga Nidra practices on this retreat will take place outdoors, in silence, under the starry sky.

Mindfulness eating

We will use some of the breakfasts proposed to explore the awareness of food, its origin and its meaning, deepening psychological and evocative aspect of eating.

Our breakfast will also be organic and vegetarian.

Mindfulness in nature

We will practice mindfulness in open spaces: along a path, by the sea, in the sand dunes for a deeper connection with the natural environment through increased sensory awareness.

Surf lessons

It will be possible to book group and individual private lessons with qualified surf instructors with whose teaching aligns with the content of the retreat. It will be possible to open up to this experience both physically and in terms of our awareness of the elements of nature and our awareness of ourselves.

Excursions and guided tours

We will explore the local attractions with guided tours and nature walks, the city of Agaete, the lighthouse, the gothic cathedral, the marvelous dunes of Mas Palomas, the home of Christopher Columbus. We will also be able to snorkel in the beautiful Playa de Tufia and visit the old town of Vagueta.

Schedule:

Sunday 4th:

17.00 – 18.00: Welcome Circle

18.00 – 19.00: Cold tea / vegetarian appetizer

19.00 – 19.30: Guided meditation

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

Monday 5th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Visit to Playa las Canteras

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

14.00 – 19.00: Free time surf – beach – relax

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Yoga Nidra

Tuesday 6th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Visit to Agaete and the lighthouse

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

14.00 – 19.00: Free time surf – beach – relax

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Yoga Nidra

Wednesday 7th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Free time surf – beach – relax

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

16.00 – 19.00: Walk to Vegueta, the old city, the gothic cathedral and Cristopher Columbus’ house

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Yoga Nidra

Thursday 8th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Visit to Playa de Tufia – snorkeling – relax

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

16.00 – 19.00: Visit to Mas Palomas Dunes

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset in front of the Mas Palomas Dunes

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Yoga Nidra under the stars

Friday 9th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Free time surf – beach – relax – massages

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

16.00 – 18.00: Vegan cooking course (bookable)

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset

20.30 – 21.30: Dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Yoga Nidra under the stars

Saturday 10th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

11.00 – 13.00: Free time surf – beach – relax – massages

13.00 – 14.00: Lunch

16.00 – 19.00: Free time surf – beach – relax – massages

19.30 – 20.30: Yin Yoga at sunset

20.30 – 21.30: Group dinner

22.00 – 22.30: Meditation

Sunday 11th:

8.00 – 9.30: Hatha Vinyasa Yoga

9.30 – 10.30: Organic/Vegan breakfast

10.30 – 11.30: Closing circle

Note

Excursions may vary depending on weather conditions. Massages, the vegan cooking class and the surf lessons can be booked for an additional fee.

Teacher:

Riccardo De Paolis: Yoga and MBSR Mindfulness teacher

Riccardo gained considerable experience internationally, having qualified as a Purna Yoga instructor at the Byron Yoga Center in Australia, obtaining the Certificate IV 800hr.

Riccardo is a registered Yoga teacher at the Yoga Alliance E-RYT500 – YACEP.

Riccardo lives and works in Italy, but also teaches internationally and has led community classes, workshops and meditations in Australia, Switzerland and the UK.

He currently works with people from beginners up to experienced high level practitioners. He teaches at several yoga studios and fitness centres in Rome as well as working with companies and individuals; periodically organising international retreats and workshops.

Riccardo is a qualified MBSR Mindfulness teacher with a II level Master in ‘Mindfulness: practice, clinical and neuroscience’ at the Faculty of Psychology of the La Sapienza University of Rome. The title is recognized and respects the high international standards of the ‘University of San Diego Center for Mindfulness’.

The words that summarize his work are Professionalism, Respect for Diversity and Compassion.

For more information: www.OneBodyMind.net

Accommodation:

We provide 7 nights accommodation at Mahalo Healthy House, a spacious house located just few minutes from the golden beach of Alcailavaneras in the center of Las Palmas.

The house is managed by Alessia Martuscielli, a vegan and vegetarian chef, a writer, photographer and surfer. In the morning we will be welcomed by the flavors and aromas of vegan / organic breakfasts prepared directly with her hands.

Room facilities:

Sitting area
Desk
Washing Machine
Flat screen TV in common area
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning products
Linen
Socket near the bed
Free WiFi
Bathrooms: 4
Entire unit located on the first floor

For more information visit the site: www.mahalohealthyhouse.com

Directions:

The house is about 26km from the Gran Canary airport and it can be reached by the bus 60 which leaves directly from the parking lot.

Once you arrive at the Sant’Elmo main station stop, the house is only a 5-minutes walk away, on Calle Domingo j Narro 10.

Costs:

7 nights at MahaloHealthyHouse, 8 organic breakfasts, 2 daily Yoga and Mindfulness classes (19 hours total practice), mats and props included, 4 guided tours, 1 closing dinner: