Spain ART OF WELLNESS SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 2, 2016

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1 Spain ART OF WELLNESS SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 2, 2016 Allow yourself to explore a new way of travel; one that focuses on your well-being, setting a solid foundation for cultural immersion and exploration. Dive deep into the Spanish culture from the booming art metropolis of Madrid to the hills of Andalucia. Engage your intellect, embrace your inner artist and hone your culinary savvy through guided visits to worldrenowned architectural sites, interactive art projects and a hands-on cooking class. Find sanctuary among the history and beauty of this region and feel what it s like to relax into its romance and joy of living.

2 Dear Wellness Travelers About Spain Travel is about adventure. Yoga is about exploration and self-discovery. Prepare to go deeper into both and discover a deeper sense of self, through a unique, ancient culture set in an exquisite landscape. With a great deal of excitement the Yoga Center is, once again, partnering with Pravassa to offer an exciting adventure abroad! We are thrilled to be leading a group of travelers to Spain, in the Art of Wellness Tour September 22nd-October 2nd. Jennifer Colletti, a respected and sought after teacher in the Midwest, will guide us through our daily wellness practices. Together we will join her in awe inspiring outdoor yoga sessions throughout Spain that will be memorable and transformative. Pravassa is dedicated to providing travelers more than the normal tourist experience, dedicating it fully and completely to your well-being. From locally run boutique hotels, to expert guides, to exclusive invitations, to cultural ceremonies, the experience is arranged to be seamless and hassle free. Spark your creativity, and join us and meet and connect with new friends, discover new foods, explore the creative history of Spain, admire the beauty, and reset the balance in your life. Awaken your creative spirit and inspire your most authentic self. We look forward to hosting you in Spain. Namaste, Neil Riemer About Pravassa Wellness Travel Pravassa travel experience is more than just a vacation. You work hard enough. It s time to let your vacation restore your best self. On the forefront of the wellness travel movement, Pravassa is about letting you experience the world from a place of wellness. Our active itineraries are created using our 5-tenet wellness philosophy : stress reduction, cultural involvement, physical activity, spiritual connection, and food education. Balanced with our personally scouted locations, your healthy journey may include outdoor yoga sessions, walking tours, hikes, art exploration and volunteer work. You have the freedom to skip any wellness activity that does not resonate with you. Please note that our provided meals are carefully selected local slow-food offerings that have a pescatarian focus. In your solo time, please feel free to explore our destinations as you like and eat what you like. Prior to departure we will provide recommendations for off-tour activities.

3 focusing on your well-being sets a solid foundation for cultural immersion and exploration. Spain Tour Our Trip Begins Before We Leave In order to flow seamlessly into your wellness journey, Pravassa schedules a pre-departure travel consultation with each client to discuss your current lifestyle and answer any questions you have about our programs. Before your departure you ll receive our exclusive travel guide with recommendations for off-tour activities, and other materials to enhance your tour experience. Welcome and Opening Celebration Our program starts in our group space with a welcome from your wellness travel guides and a gentle yoga class to work out the kinks from your travel day. We ll end our welcome session with a short orientation about our tour led by Pravassa during which we will discuss our itinerary and daily activities. Dinner and Opening Celebration Local, organic, farm-to-table food is how Pravassa likes to nourish our clients from the inside out. Our welcome dinner in Spain is no exception. We ll get to know our travel companions while we dine together enjoying the freshest local ingredients available in true Spanish style. Our Wellness Hotel Pravassa specializes in forming relationships with locally run and managed hotels that support the communities we are visiting, which helps to foster wellness as we travel. Our hotel choices in Spain are small boutique accommodation that will enable you to experience the heart and charm of the villages and the friendly nature of its people.

4 The Tour in Detail Welcome to Madrid The pulsing, passionate heart of Spain, Madrid is an art and architecture haven that boasts a museum, art gallery, famous building or church on just about every block. While a cultural epicenter, Madrid is also home to some magnificent nature in the form of its parks: El Retiro, Royal Botanical Gardens and Casa de Campo, which is 5 times the size of Central Park, and it s where you ll find locals taking their siesta on the weekends. We ll spend our time together here on walking tours and creating a public art project to give back to the community. ABOUT OUR YOGA CLASSES Every yoga class in Spain will be taught in the Hatha tradition with a heavy focus on alignment. Sequences will be designed to heat and detoxify and each session will end with breath work and meditation. Our talented instructor, Jennifer Colletti, will customize her instructions for every fitness level and will provide personal attention to each traveler. Beginners are always welcome. SEPT 22ND THEME: UPLIFTING Arrival in Madrid and Transfer to Hotel Welcome Gathering with Light Yoga Opening Dinner at Hotel SEPT 23RD THEME: CREATIVITY Full Day Art + Architecture Walking Tour with Lunch Developed from Arabic roots the historical significance and heritage of Madrid is fascinating. Our guided tour will take us through churches, trendy shopping districts and by buildings erected in the 16th century that are marvels to behold. Evening at Leisure SEPT 24TH THEME: DISCOVERY Neighborhood Walking Tour From hidden local gems down winding streets to landmark monuments that cannot be missed, we ll be lead by an expert guide who will given us a look at hidden Madrid. Afternoon and Evening at Leisure

5 The Tour in Detail our 5-tenet wellness philosophy : breathe MOVE TASTE experience mindfulness Welcome to Seville We ll arrive in the heart of the Andalucia region when we step into the mosaic plazas and late night Flamenco taverns of Seville. Founded by the Romans and ruled by the Muslims until the 13th century, you ll wander the meandering pathways and stop for hot churros with chocolate as you people watch. In addition to visiting the famed Alcazar and Cathedral, we will enjoy getting our hands dirty in a cooking class and do as the Romans did when we soak in an ancient bath. SEPT 25TH THEME: MOVEMENT Transfer via Bus to Seville Hands-on Cooking Class with Dinner Together we ll prepare a traditional paella and sangria under the guided hand of a master chef. Flamenco Show SEPT 26TH THEME: BALANCE Bicycle Tour Our 3-hour bike tour will have us cruising past the not-to-bemissed Golden Tower and Giralda Sevilla as well as through the local barrios of Santa Cruz and Triana. Lunch at Leisure Afternoon Soak in the Ancient Baths Relax the body and mind with the ancient tradition of water therapy. Evening at Leisure SEPT 27TH THEME: EXPLORATION Historical Walking Tour from Alcazar to Triana With so much beautiful around every corner in Seville, we cannot wait to spend a leisurely exploring some of the masterpieces. From the Alcazar to the Cathedral to the local Triana neighborhood you ll great a great feel for Seville. Group Tapas Lunch Creation of Public Art Project We will work together with a local artist and help to create a wonderful art piece that will beautify a community and give back to the people who live there. Evening at Leisure SEPT 28TH THEME: PRESENCE Yoga in the Plaza de Espana Day at Leisure Group Dinner

6 Welcome to andalusia The Tour in Detail Dotted with ancient palaces and seeped in folklore, we ll make our way through the fields of sunflowers to the quaint village of Carmona. Established in 1400 as safe haven for the King s wife we ll explore this village of 28,000 people and see why it s so easy to fall in love with the countryside. Our time together will have us exploring the town from within it s walls as well as venturing out to get local with a taste of fresh olive oil and wine. SEPT 29TH THEME: MINDFULNESS Transfer to Andalusian Village Lunch at Leisure Afternoon Walking Tour Inside every medieval town there is a history unlike any other. Together we ll explore what it would have been like to live in a small village hundreds of years ago and climb to the top of the watch tower for a spectacular Andalusian view. Group Dinner SEPT 30TH THEME: REFINEMENT Olive Oil Harvest and Lunch Touring Spain in the fall means the olive trees will be ripe for picking. Try your hand at the harvest and then sit and taste-test your spoils. Wine Tasting Tour We cannot visit the wine region without an understanding of how to pick the finest grape. After lunch we ll enjoy a vineyard visit and a flight of flavors that will help to refine our palates. Evening at Leisure OCT 1ST THEME: HARMONY Day at Leisure Sit by pool, roam the expansive country-side or set off through the village to meet the local vendors. However you choose to relax on your final day in Spain it will be a delightful end to a reviving wellness vacation. Sunset Closing Thoughts and well-wishes from your wellness guides and the group. Closing Group Dinner OCT 2ND Group Departure for Malaga Airport our 5-tenet wellness philosophy : stress reduction, cultural involvement, physical activity, spiritual connection and food education.

7 Spain Tour Map After Your Return Glowing from our wellness tour, we want you to continue on your wellness path. Here are some ways in which you can share your journey: View and share the photos from our tour posted on the Pravassa Facebook and Instagram pages. Enjoy Pravassa s bimonthly enewsletter, which features ways to continue your wellness journey at home and when traveling. Become a member of Pravassa s #ChangedbyTravel club and share in rewards for future vacations. TO BOOK, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: INFO@PRAVASSA.COM

8 Pravassa Wellness Travel Packages SPAIN ACCOMMODATIONS TRANSFERS WELLNESS ACTIVITIES GUIDED TOURS 10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS Boutique Wellness Accommodations Pre-Arranged Group Airport Pick Ups & Returns, All Land Transfers within Spain Create a Public Art Project, Cooking Class, Bicycle Tour, Olive Oil Harvest Experience, Soak in the Ancient Baths, Daily Yoga + Meditation Art & Architecture Walking Tours in each location, Wine Tasting, Flamenco Show BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Daily 3 Group Lunches 5 Group Dinners ADDITIONAL INCLUSIONS ADDITIONAL COSTS PRICING PACKAGES All Gratuities for Tour Activities & Transportation. International Airfare to Spain Meals and Expenses Outside Tour Package $4,900 Shared Classic Room $5,500 Private Classic Room* $5,700 Shared Deluxe Room $6,600 Private Deluxe Room* *Tour has limited private rooms. Previous Wellness Travelers Say: The balance of both the wellness and yoga on this trip was an amazing way to be immersed in the Bali culture, while staying grounded in the moments. Nicole Ellison PRAVASSA HAS BEEN EXTRAORDINARY. THEY TAKE CARE OF EVERY DETAIL. YOU FEEL SECURE AND VERY AT HOME, WHICH IS A PLUS WHEN YOU RE A SOLO TRAVELER - LAURIE BONNER Pravassa does a superb job of organizing the tour: well-chosen small hotels, superb food, great cultural and wellness activities in addition to the attention to detail, and a regard for the personal needs of each guest. Joyce Hovanes

9 Wellness Tour Guides Jennifer Colletti YOGA INSTRUCTOR & WELLNESS EDUCATOR Community, healing and empowerment are the roots of Jennifer Colletti s teaching. As a consummate student she studies Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa & Restorative styles of yoga and teaches from an alignment perspective to all levels of yogi s. As a Certified Yoga Instructor and Wellness Expert with a special focus on Yoga for Women s Health, Jennifer is also a Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach, an Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, a Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (ERYT), Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT), and essential oil lover! She is beyond thrilled to bringing her teaching to Spain. Expect to be challenged, supported, and respected in all aspects of your yoga practice while replenishing your inner wisdom. Linden Schaffer WELLNESS TRAVEL EXPERT & PRAVASSA FOUNDER Linden Schaffer has been leading travelers around the world on wellness tours since As a certified Wellness Travel Expert, her presence on-site enables clients to reach their full wellness potential by facilitating individual relaxation, stress reduction, life-balancing education, and making sure each client s needs are met. When not on the road, Ms. Schaffer holds seminars, attends speaking engagements, writes a monthly column for the Huffington Post, and is a Wellness Travel contributor to SpaFinder Wellness. She recently completed her first book, which will be released by Rowman & Littlefield in early Questions? us at: info@pravassa.com or call All content and design copyright of Pravassa 2016

10 Pravassa Wellness Travel Our Promise Close to our heart, mind, body, and soul, our company wellness standards hold the foundation for everything we create. These principles have guided our company s wellness practices from inception and our promise to you is that you can expect them on every Pravassa Wellness Travel tour. boutique hotel accommodations that support the surrounding local community fuel from nutrient-rich local food expert-led wellness modalities in the areas of physical activity and stress reduction offered to create a more balanced self cultural excursions that offer interaction with the community around you freedom to reconnect with your sense of self, along with solo time to reflect commitment to sustainability opportunities to disconnect from the digital world time to be at one with nature 100% smoke-free journeys