(away from) home stretch

February 18th, 2011

With spring just around the corner, everyone is ready to stretch those legs and come out of hibernation. COMO Hotels and Resorts has the best way to shake off the winter blues – yoga retreats in warm places! The group works with some of the top yogis from around the world to lead the immersive retreats, each with a different focus. Currently, there are three yoga retreats on the calendar for 2011:

Parrot Cay

About the Yogis

Judy Krupp

Judy has been teaching yoga for over 20 years with a zeal for educating students in the science of human movement in relation to the art of asana practice. She guides students so their bodies gracefully flow without restrictions or weakness, connecting mind, body, and breath.

Andrea Curry

Andrea has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and teaching internationally since 2000. She trained with David Goulet and Marina Hallerman in Thailand as well as with Ana Forrest in Seattle. Her passionate and focused style is inspired by Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Forrest Yoga traditions.

Christina Curry

Christina trained with David Goulet, Marina Hallerman, Ana Forrest, and Ganga White and Tracey Rich through the White Lotus Foundation. Her enthusiasm for yoga led her to Thailand in 2002, and she has since been teaching in the Maldives, Bhutan, Bali, and the U.S. Her style is grounded in Vinyasa with influences from and exploration into Pranayama, Hatha, Raja, and Ashtanga yoga.

 

About the Retreats

The Art and Science of your Yoga Practice – A Therapeutic Approach

COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali

Five days of yoga classes, along with healthy eating, to explore the deeper openings of the moving body. Judy Krupp’s relaxed style and humor make her retreats unique as she brings students to explore beyond the muscular-skeletal to work more organically. Her multifaceted approach blends her fervor for the art of asana practice with the science of the mechanics of movement.

While at COMO Shambhala Estate, guests can take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities such as the vitality pool, treatment areas beside the River Ayung, climbing wall, and outdoor gym. There are also hikes through the surrounding Balinese jungle.

Dates: February 26-March 4, 2011

Rates: Rates start at $3,860 for single occupancy and $5,615 for double occupancy

Inclusions

  • Six nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and lunch (on yoga days)
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Five days of yoga
  • Services of a Personal Assistant
  • Return airport transfers

The Practice of Yoga

Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos

The Curry sisters will challenge the students in strength and flexibility to prepare the mind and body for the subtle practice of pranayama and meditation. Each class will have elements woven in on how to lead a more comprehensive yogic lifestyle. Guests will explore physical and mental barriers to promote balance, energy, and relaxation.

Dates: April 10-16, 2011

Rates: Rates start at $6,672 for single occupancy and $9,685 for double occupancy

Inclusions

  • Six nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Five days of yoga
  • Roundtrip airport transfers

Strength and Surrender: A Journey Into Balance

COMO Shambhala Estate, Bali

In this five-day, six-night retreat, the Curry sisters will focus on the practice of asana, pranayama, and meditation to bring balance to the body, mind, and spirit. Guests will learn to step out of the ego by developing the “witnessing mind” and explore beyond physical and mental barriers to promote feelings of harmony, energy, and relaxation.

Throughout the retreat, Andrea and Christina will recommend specific COMO Shambhala treatments that will benefit each guest, from a calming COMO Shambhala Massage to a Reiki session.

Dates: October 30-November 5, 2011

Rates: Rates start at $3,970 for single occupancy and $5,630 for double occupancy

Inclusions

  • Six nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and lunch
  • Welcome and farewell dinner
  • Five days of yoga
  • Services of a Personal Assistant
  • Return airport transfers

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