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Come to the heart of Italy, the Umbrian valley of Spoleto, for an indulgent and profound eight day long yoga retreat with Jeanie Manchester and Peggy Profant.
The Italian province is traditionally “slow food”, with amazing olive oil, legumes, truffles, bread, saugage, and of course, world famous wine. the history of umbria grows from a spiritual and mystical connection to nature, supporting and sustaining us in our practice both energetically and physically.
The retreat will be held in a beautifully restored resort, built from a tiny 14th century village and olive oil mill. Along with luxurious accommodation, there is a beautiful and supportive practice space, a talented local chef, and gardens.
The resort is a few steps way from the franciscan pilgrimage trail, so hiking and meditation in the beautiful olive groves is easily available.
Jeanie Manchester brings more than 30 years of dedicated practice, deep study, teaching and sharing onto the mat and into the world. An e-ryt 500-hour certified yoga instructor, Jeanie’s inspiration and influence stems from a strong lineage of celebrated teachers. Jeanie’s own studies include the
disciplines of iyengar, ashtanga, anusara (certified) yoga, neelakanta meditation, and the shri vidya goddess wisdom of south india, tantric wisdom and meditation. Her background weaves yoga, meditation, storytelling and spiritual teaching into the practice. Jeanie brings a sense of true mastery to every practice, empowering her students toward physical and spiritual growth.
Peggy Profant, e-ryt 500, and certified Anusara Yoga teacher, Is on a lifelong path of yoga and taking its insightful teachings into all areas of her life. She began practicing yoga in 1980 and started teaching it to others in 1997. Ashtanga, Iyengar and Anusara are the schools in which have influenced her practice.
As one who lives courageously from her heart, she passionately teaches her classes with meaningful yogic themes while keeping a keen attention to alignment. In addition to yoga, being in nature and with her family is where she finds her deepest joy and peace. Peggy is owner and director of the premier yoga studio Om Shala Yoga in Arcata and has been leading workshops, retreats and trainings since 2003.
Once we leave the resort, our excursions will take us to the ancient sacred forest of monteluco in nearby Spoleto, also a visit to the Valnerina, an ancient valley parallel to Spoleto with quaint villages and monestaries. Lunch will be at a local osteria, and we will enjoy a walk through the beautiful historic city. There will be an inspiring day trip to the city of Assisi, visiting the historic sites of San Francesco, the beautiful basilica. we will also have a tour and wine tasting lunch at one of the oldest and finest wineries in the region.
Also included is a visit to the nearby hilltowns of Bevagna and Monefalco, known for wonderful artegional crafts, linens, and
cashmere. Another day trip will take us to one of the most beautiful mediaeval cities in Umbria, Gubbio.
On a visit to the ancient roman ruins, we’ll explore the museum of the consulate palace, and up the mountain side to the church of the patron saint Ubaldo. We’ll go out for lunch, and explore the many ceramic shops and incredibly beautiful alleys!
This intimate retreat is offered for one all inclusive price, literally everything is covered from the time you arrive in Spoleto to the time you leave. We will build friendships and deepen our yoga practice surrounded by the naturally supportive italian countryside.
•Early bird price $2550/person single occupancy; $2200 double occupancy paid in full by June 1st. After June 1st $2750/person single; $2400/person double occupancy
• 2 yoga sessions per day including yoga therapeutics and meditation
• all meals, restaurants and meals at the resort prepared by our local chef
• 8 nights lodging at “borgo della marmotta” farm resort
• transportation to and from the Spoleto train station
• walk in the sacred forest of Monteluco, the Valnerina, and Spoleto
• guided tour of Assisi and wine tasting lunch and walk in Montefalco and Bevagna
• really special day trip to the nearby town of gubbio including lunch
• $1000 deposit by june 1, 2016, limited space available
• $200 non-refundable administrative fee
• full payment by september 1, 2016 – no refunds after september 1, 2016
• airfare, rental car, if desired, travel insurance, not included
• for registration and information contact jeanie at yoginijeanie@gmail.com or peggy at peggy@omshalayoga.com
• hosted by lex ulilbarri, yogaumbria.com, lbuarch@gmail.com
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