We are so grateful that Maria Boox has led some incredible yoga holidays since we began in 2010!
The two week retreats see about half the group stay for the full two weeks while the other yogis opt to join either one of the weeks. If you are totally new to Ashtanga or haven’t explored self-practice before, do let us know so we can make sure you know how it works and can let Maria know so you get the help your need.
Yoga begins on the Sunday morning with a led primary series and then for the rest of the retreat Maria organises a staggered Mysore practice so everyone gets the attention they need. Often Maria has an assistant, for the last few years it has been Anna and they are an amazing team.
Mysore style, otherwise known as self-practice, involves learning the Ashtanga sequence then following it at your own pace in time with your breath. Everyone moves at a pace unique to themselves that day. New practitioners will gain a practice they can carry on confidently on their own when they leave.
Three afternoons are normally left free for extended beach time or excursions. Maria’s schedule values relaxed time particularly for guests doing the unrelenting morning practice that is Ashtanga yoga.
Pranayama has played a strong part of the afternoon sessions since Maria began studying with the renowned Shri. O.P Tiwari and recently many guests leave with their own pranayama sequence. Alternatively these classes can be more in depth workshopping of the Ashtanga series or even sessions with more emphasis on chanting. Poetry from Rumi usually enlightens the afternoons with Maria herself seemingly transforming into a funnel for timeless yogic wisdom to be enjoyed and absorbed by all.
