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Soulshine Moroccan Yoga Adventure with Soulla Relax, breathe, move, heal, unwind, laugh, explore, stretch, workout, tone, rejuvenate, invigorate, refresh, revive, energise, live life and love life on this five night Soulshine Moroccan Yoga Adventure with Soulla
Retreat package prices from £800 per person
Tuesday 4 – Sunday 9 November 2014
Riad Porte Royale, Marrakech – Morocco
Retreat Overview
Join me for five nights this November for an invigorating and restorative yoga experience and the opportunity to experience the richness of North Africa, with its wealth of culture, on this Soulshine Moroccan Yoga Adventure.
Set within the tranquility of a beautiful traditional riad house in the heart of Marrakech, this urban retreat will offer two rooftop yoga classes a day and a jam-‐packed package schedule to ensure that you truly get to experience all the delights of Marrakech during your break. From shopping in the colourful medina market, to relaxing with a steam and massage in the local hammam, taking a cooking class with local Moroccan ladies and journeying to the striking Atlas mountains – you’ll be sure to get a fantastic taste of all that Marrakech has to offer. Not to mention taking time to relax and enjoy all the delicious local food that will be served daily in the company of new friends in the peaceful haven of our beautiful riad.
The retreat will be small, with numbers limited so I can give each and every one of the participants plenty of personal attention and help to develop their yoga practice on an individual level.
Soulshine Moroccan Adventure Retreat Package
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE PERFECT MOROCCAN SOULSHINE RETREAT EXPERIENCE FOR YOU, I’VE CREATED A JAM-‐PACKED PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING...
• Five nights accommodation in our exclusive Riad, described by The Morocco Handbook as: “One of the top six relaxed Riads in Marrakech”
• Five transformational Vinyasa Flow yoga sessions with Soulla • Four evening Lunar yoga practices with Soulla • Daily delicious breakfast • Three wholesome, healthy and home-‐cooked dinners and lunches at our Riad • An invigorating and pampering traditional Hammam treatment • A guided walking tour of the Souks • A guided walking tour of the Medina and it’s key sites • A group evening meal out in Marrakech • A one day Traditional Moroccan cooking course • A day trip to the Atlas mountains, including a visit to a Berber home and traditional apothecary • Complimentary tea, coffee and drinking water • Transfers to and from the airport
• OPTION 1: Twin room with ensuite bathroom -‐ £800 per person (two people sharing) • OPTION 2: Double room with ensuite bathroom -‐ £1,120 for one person (sole occupancy) • OPTION 3: Double room with ensuite bathroom -‐ £800 per person (two people sharing)
Solo travellers -‐ fear not! You don’t need to travel with a friend or partner in order to benefit from the room sharing prices. If you choose to share (as most Soulshine guests do), then you will be placed in a same-‐gender room with another lovely like-‐minded Soulshine yogi guest.
SO, THE ONLY EXTRA COSTS THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO THINK ABOUT ARE...
• Flights or travel insurance • Extra treats and activities • Taxis to and from places locally • Yoga equipment
Our Riad
Riad Porte Royale is located west of the beautiful Mosque of Sidi-‐bel-‐ Abbès, patron saint of Marrakech. Positioned slightly away from the hubbub and craziness of the central Medina, the Riad provides a calm and peaceful oasis – perfect for retreating into relaxation and your yoga practice. Dating back to about 1750, the Riad has five bedrooms with en-‐suite bathrooms. Restored by master craftsmen, traditional finishes enhance the clean lines. This stylish Riad is a perfect Yoga retreat venue.
“The stylish reserve of the decoration serves to emphasize the beauty of the building and contributes to the serene atmosphere “ Footprint Marrakech
The Rooms
The bedrooms are a masterpiece of simplicity of design. White walls combine with neutral tadelakt and bejmat floors to act as a perfect tonic to a day in kaleidoscopic Marrakech. Every room has a view of the courtyard, and the windows have traditional wooden shutters. The bed linen is fresh, white cotton. Pillows and duvets are all anti-‐allergic. All rooms have en-‐suite facilities.
Shared spaces
Riad Porte Royale has a large central courtyard, a salon, a loggia and a large roof terrace. Textiles, rugs and objets d’art from caravan routes in Africa and Asia accent the interior. There are many corners to curl up in to read, or talk, or simply daydream, from the b’hou off the courtyard, to the loggia upstairs with its pretty window arches, or the white tent on the roof terrace.
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
As you would expect on a Soulshine Yoga Retreat, we will be providing nutritionally balanced healthy meals -‐ all included in the price. The meals will include vegetarian and fish options.
Superb locally grown ingredients are sourced every day from the colourful Marrakech markets and are then prepared into homemade delicious delights such as tajines and fresh yogurt by the Riads excellent chef Hajiba. The menu will change on a seasonal (and daily) basis depending on what is best at the time. One evening, we will have traditional live music in the Riad to accompany our dinner, with a Gnawa and Lute player.
Included in your package is also one group dinner in a lively local restaurant. There will also be another free evening to allow you to continue exploring the plethora of culinary delights available in Marrakech.
If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know in advance. We will always try to accommodate you
A bit about Marrakech
Marrakech is a vibrant, hectic cacophony of stimulating sounds and sights. A bustling city, it has long been known for its bohemian appeal. In many respects the city remains quite unchanged. Donkeys vie for space with cars on the narrow picturesque streets, the ancient buildings retain all of their charm and the markets have an almost medieval feel. Visitors can spend their days wandering the streets and haggling for a bargain, or visit one of the many beautiful gardens or museums. The city remains as vibrant at night as it is during the day. The main square, Jemaa el Fna, offers all manner of entertainment from eating to snake charmers, henna artists, drummers, singers and dancers.
Your Activities
There is so much to see and experience in and around Marrakech that it can almost feel a little overwhelming on arrival. Where to start? That’s why I’ve prepared a fantastically full itinerary for your Moroccan Adventure created from my own experience of running retreats in Marrakech. My aim is to ensure that you get the most out of your time in the vibrant city of Marrakech and have the fullest, most exhilarating and fulfilling travel adventure. Below is more information on each of the activities included in your package price:
Medina Guided Walking Tour: On this guided walking tour, you will experience the heart of Moroccan culture, exploring the winding maze of streets in the Medina, taking in the endless markets and stalls and visiting some of the key historical sites of this ancient city.
Souk Guided Walking Tour: No visit to Marrakech is complete without exploring the colourful souks (open-‐air markets). On this tour you will be guided through all the most popular areas of the souks, you’ll get a chance to watch artisans at work and explore the various wares on offers from hand-‐ crafted slippers to traditional woodwork, brass, iron and bronze artefacts, jewellery, kaftans, carpets, spices and pottery.
Traditional Moroccan Cooking Course: This is definitely one of the highlights of the week. Your day will start with a trip to the local souk, where, armed with a shopping list you’ll bargain your way to a full basket of deliciously fresh products. You’ll learn how to find the best products by looking, feeling and tasting...! Citron, confit, smen, argan oil and Moroccan spices will all be savoured and there will be visits to traditional bakeries to stock up on fresh and delish-‐smelling bread. Once our baskets are full, we then head back with our wares to cook in the courtyard of a traditional Riad to drink peppermint tea and cook what can only be described as a feast! And of course, we then get time to savour our homemade delights on the roof of the Riad under the Moroccan sun. It’s a truly fantastic experience.
Atlas Mountain Day Trip: The High Atlas has retained a remoteness, which until recent decades was virtually complete, and contains villages where the way of life has changed very little for centuries. On this one-‐day adventure, we will explore some of the delights of the mountain region, visiting a traditional Berber home for fresh mint tea, learning about the process of making the famous Moroccan Argan oil, visiting a traditional herbal apothecary and crossing the Ourika valley to explore a range of waterfalls.
Traditional Hammam Spa: An invigorating and relaxing experience, during your trip you can enjoy this most Moroccan of traditions – the Hammam. Entering the warmth of the Hammam space, your body will be doused with warm water as a Tellak exfoliates away impurities using a Kessa glove and Savon Noir, a cleansing soap made from crushed olives, olive oil and Eucalyptus. You’ll be left feeling cleansed, relaxed and with incredibly soft and revitalised skin!
Sample Retreat Schedule
The following is a guide to our jam-‐packed schedule during the 5-‐night retreat:
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The Yoga (suitable for all levels)
Our morning practice to greet the day will be incorporate Meditation, Pranayama (breathing techniques) and dynamic Vinyasa Flow Yoga to awaken us in body, mind and spirit. The evening practice will focus on incorporating healing Yin and Restorative poses and sessions of deeply relaxing Yoga Nidra guided meditation. I will also be available for any 1:1 private sessions if desired.
The retreat will be small, with numbers limited so I can give each and every one of you plenty of personal attention and help to develop your yoga practice on an individual level.
What previous Soulshine Retreat clients had to say...
“I really loved being here on your retreat. I compliment you for everything you’ve done; the yoga, the Reiki, your interest in the people and the organization of all the activities. It feels for me like I am more relaxed and have a better idea of what I can do back home to keep it that way and to follow my heart more. I really want to thank you for that.” Mijke, Lawyer, Soulshine Moroccan Adventure guest
“Soulla is a beautiful, loving, giving soul! She makes you feel so comfortable and at ease. Her guided imagery, yoga nidra and asana guidance is spot and so engaging. Soulla went above and beyond to make sure we had everything that we needed” Amanda, Yoga Studio Owner, Soulshine Moroccan Adventure guest
“Soulla’s classes feel like one beautiful, long poem. She weaves words and movements so eloquently together and proves that teaching yoga is an art.” Sigrid, Community Worker, Soulshine Moroccan Adventure guest
“This yoga retreat has been amazing. I have met some beautiful people, the yoga is great, Soulla is an amazing teacher and I cannot wait for the next one.” Jo, Nurse, Soulshine Moroccan Adventure guest
“Soulla’s spirit infused every moment with yogic bliss. Her energy, passion and genuine connection with her students results in a terrific retreat for all – on the mat and off!” Lisa, CEO, Soulshine Moroccan Adventure guest
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