7-day Men Only Retreat at Aya House
"The Invincible Man"
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
7th – 14th January 2024
7 magical days and nights to practice yoga in one of the most captivating place in the world - GRAN CANARIA.
Join us on the Yogic Path as we explore one of the most influential and remarkable spiritual traditions - Tantra.
The purpose of this retreat is to explore a set of very profound practices that probe beyond the surface of reality to uncover the awareness of the bliss in every aspect of life. Tantric practices work on the subtle energies within the body to enhance spiritual growth and physical wellbeing. Through the exploration of these energies and their connection to the universe, the purpose of life and the connection to others can be understood in a new dimension. Drawing from "Vijnana Bhairava" and "The sutras of Recognition" and , a foundational texts of the Tantric Shaivism of Kashmir, we will uncover a deeper way of looking at life, one that uncovers profound joy and a sense of wonder. The power of this retreat can melt the heart, clear the mind and embrace a new way of seeing one’s life with fresh perspective. Get ready for the time of your life! Ultimately, we will discover the value of Tantric practice in that it reveals the divine light in the midst of the ordinary, charging our lives with meaning.
Every day will be a garland of practices, including 2 Hatha Yoga asana classes, tantric breath work, kundalini meditations and partner work. During the retreat you will be introduced to the significance of your senses, mind, emotions and body. For Tantra, the physical body is the beginning of the spiritual search. Tantra accepts the body as sacred, desire as a bridge of transcendence and sex as a source of pleasure, meditation and spiritual ecstasy. It’s a current of thought that seeks the complete freedom and fulfilment of the individual at all levels.
TANTRIC BREATHING
Tantric Breathing is the key that will allow you to open the locks of the chakras, activate them and fill them with luminosity and power. To govern prana (energy) is to govern the mind, which cannot operate without the help of prana and which becomes still if the breath is also peaceful. For this reason, “learning to breathe is the same as learning to live”.
HATHA YOGA AND KUNDALINI ENERGY
Hatha Yoga aims to balance the masculine and feminine energies within the body. There are many different schools of Hatha Yoga, but all share a common goal: to prepare the body and mind for meditation. By practicing Hatha Yoga, we learn alignment and how to control our breath and still our bodies. This prepares us for the more profound meditative practices necessary for Kundalini Awakening.
KUNDALINI ACTIVATION
Kundalini energy lies dormant at the base of the spine until it is activated. When Kundalini awakens, it brings about various changes in the person’s life. These changes can be physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Kundalini awakening is a process of self-transformation. Kundalini energy is a coiled snake that resides at the base of the spine. (Kundalini is the Sanskrit word that translates to “coiled” or “serpentine”). This serpent coiled at the base of the spine represents the Shakti feminine energy that resides within all living things. People who have experienced kundalini awakening often report feeling more connected to the world around them and a feeling of inner peace.
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Every coincidence is a larger pattern in action.
Relax and see beyond the surface to catch useful currents and be in the best position to act intelligently.
OUR ACCOMODATION
About Aya House
Off the coast of Africa and near to the equator Gran Canaria has great weather all year round with temperate temperature of 20 degrees celcius and 13 hours of sun per day. Aya House is situated 11km from the Maspalomas and the famous Maspolomas dunes and beach offers:
- A stunning 100 meter square studio where we can practice watching the sun rise and set over the hills.
- 10 bedrooms all with Super King Size beds with ensuite or dedicated bathrooms.
- 20 man Hot Tub
- Terraces with Bali Beds
Daily Schedule
Day 1
Arrival to Aya House and settling in. ( check in 3pm ) A chance to familiarise yourself with the surrounding and meet each other. Opening ceremony and balanced yoga class to sooth your travelled body and make you feel at ease.
Dinner and social time.
Day 2, 3, 5, 6
Meditation practice followed by morning yoga practice.
Brunch
Time to enjoy the surroundings of Aya House or take a trip into Maspolomas.
Early evening yoga followed by dinner and social time.
Day 4
Optional meditation practice followed by morning yoga practice.
Brunch.
Trip to Maspolomas beach and dinner out together.
Sunset meditation on the dunes. No evening practice.
Day 7
Meditation practice followed by morning yoga practice.
Brunch
Time to enjoy the surroundings of Aya House.
Closing ceremony followed by dinner and social time.
Day 8
Departure after brunch by 11am
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What's included?
- 7 nights accommodation
- All course teachings, activities and meditations
- 2 Healthy vegetarian meals daily ( brunch and dinner) starting with dinner on the 7th and ending after brunch on the 14th. There will be one dinner out with the group during the course, the cost for this is not included in the course fee.
- Supplies including massage oils, yoga mats and props, etc.
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What's NOT included?
- Flights to Gran Canaria
- Transportation to and from the venue. A bus &/or taxi is available for airport transportation. A van or taxi can be hired to or from the beach or Maspalomas.
If you are thinking of going by car please let us know earlier - we will be organising car sharing to help with transport.
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Cost
EALRY BIRD £790 per person double occupancy (£940 after)
EARLY BIRD £980 per person single occupancy (£1130 after)
EARLY BIRD expires September 21st
Please note that the double occupancy option is only available for bookings made for two people who will be sharing a room. A limited number of rooms are available with 2 beds, for those who will be coming with a friend. Five rooms have an en-suite bath, most have a dedicated bathroom outside the room and a few share a bath with another room. Attached bathrooms will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis – so book soon!
Secure your place with a non-refundable deposit of £250 with full payment due no later that November 7th 2023
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To secure your place on the retreat and your choice of bedroom, contact Rad either by Email:info@yoga4men.com, by phone Tel UK (+44) 7703018742
Join us for a week you will always remember!
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