Hatha Yoga Retreat & Intuitive Immersion with Kamadevi Carla Zürcher Morocco, at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains August 24 th to 31 st, 2019
Kamadevi Carla Kamadevi is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher with 12 years teaching experience. She is a Reiki and Intuitive Massage therapist well versed in Vipassana meditation. Her practice focuses on Kriya Yoga, Kundalini and Tantra as well as methods of bodywork and ecstatic dance. Her creative nature complements her artistic skills (Visual Arts degree at the HEAD Geneva). She regularly provides workshops and retreats in Switzerland, Middle East, India and Africa. Having previously implemented a Holistic Lifestyle Program at The 5-star Fusion Resort in Vietnam, Kamadevi has a well-versed approach, is open-minded and free-spirited. Her travels and consideration to cultural differences have enabled her to work accordingly within varied contexts, individually and with groups. See: www.yoginikamadevi.com Hatha Yoga Ha means Sun, Tha moon and Yoga union. Hatha Yoga is about understanding our polarities and bringing them together. Yoga is a very ancient philosophy from India and the Orient dedicated to the study of one s Self and the attentiveness to the Divine. It is a practice of Asanas (body postures) in order to acquire mind equilibrium and support the deeper states of meditation (soul). Intuitive immersion This retreat aims at developing our sensory perception, by connecting more deeply with our own intuition. To do so Mother Nature will be our guide: by listening and observing the natural surroundings, which will be soaked into our being through meditation. We will sharpen the vision of our third eye and allow our own wisdom and our inspiration to become clear and present.
Bab Zouina An ode to nature The workshop will take place in Bab Zouina, a beautiful traditional Moroccan villa situated in the Ourika Valley (30 km from Marrakesh) in a magnificent property surrounded by olive trees. Far from urban stress, Bab Zouina has kept an authentic and serene spirit, respectful of the environment; the main house is ecologically built with cut stone and the new buildings with natural mud bricks. The material used is entirely traditional: tadellakt on the wall, zellij on the floor and cedar and acacia for the woodwork. The estate is full of terraces and peaceful places to recharge your batteries. The botanical and aromatic gardens surrounding the property give the place a poetic charm and invite to a gentle meditation. The amazing Swedish artist and landscape designer, Catharina von Unge, conceived and designed the ornamental garden surrounding the property. She managed to combine British aesthetic taste with rusticity and simplicity of the place. With the Mexican corner and its incredible varieties of cactuses, Catharina dares to hint at the Majorelle garden by Yves Saint Laurent and the neighboring garden by André Heller.
Meals are cooked with fresh and local products according to Moroccan and Berber recipes. Each meal is be a culinary experience in itself. The guest rooms are spacious and authentic: carpets, cushions, traditional crafts, and a bed futon according to Berber tradition. It is possible to have daily walks in the beautiful countryside nearby. The weather will be mostly sunny, about 30 C during the day and about 20 C at night. A pool of natural water is available. The Ourika valley is full of cultural, recreational and 'nature' activities. Depending on the desires of the participants, activities will be offered on an optional basis: visit to a saffron plantation or a botanical garden, the Berber souk, hiking in the Atlas, the local hammam, bread making with the women of the village, etc. www.bab-zouina.com
Programme If you are seeking wellbeing, inner harmony and mental equanimity, this retreat is definitely for you! The retreat is intended to move away from the conventional manners, and authentically engage with our intuition and inner connectivity. Eloquent voices of the birds, the space, sensing the soil, the present moment will enable us glimpses beyond our limited concepts, to actually see, hear, and feel this very palpable sensuous, earthy reality. The programme will favour: Establishing ones intentions for the times ahead grounding Tuning into ones spontaneous rhythm - fluidity Applying inspiring goals dynamic Listening to the heart trust Tuning into intuition expression Becoming decisive clear vision Becoming present blissful being Mornings are dedicated to hatha yoga classes aimed at purifying the body and mind and at tuning you into the unlimited source of harmony. Yoga classes will be given in a big dedicated Yoga hall or on the shaded rooftop. Each afternoon, Kamadevi will offer intuitive massage session to participants. This will give them a deepened personal work and intention setting. Additionally outdoor mindful practices and meditation will be undertaken in the afternoon to allow participants to focus on their inwardness and cultivate their intuition. Every day will have suggested mindfulness practices to explore. It will enhance the afternoon practice(s), and facilitate our inner transformational process. One day during the week will be dedicated to silence. Nature is the silent experience of intuition. Kamadevi Carla Zürcher
Saturday, August 24 th, 2019: Arrival According to schedules Welcome at Marrakesh airport Transfer to Bab Zouina 20:30 Dinner & Introduction Sunday to Thursday, August 25 th to 29 th, 2019 8:00 10:00 Hatha yoga practice 10:15 Breakfast / Free time 13:30 Light lunch 16:00 17:15 Intuitive massage (individual session / scheduled program) 18:00 19:30 Intuitive and meditative practice 20:00 Dinner Note: Last evening a local indigenous musical concert will be organised. Friday August 30 th, 2019: Free day 8:00 Breakfast 9:00 Departure to Marrakesh Free day : visit of souks & historical sites 22:00 Return to Bab Zouina Saturday August 31 st, 2019: Departure 8:00 Breakfast According to schedules Departure to Marrakesh airport
Travel to Morocco A valid passport is required for entry to Morocco. The ticket is to be taken by each participant as soon as the retreat is confirmed. Companies such as Easy Jet and Ryan Air offer direct flights to Marrakech at the best price. Participants have the opportunity to extend their stay in Bab Zouina a few days to visit the city of Marrakech, the Atlas or the surrounding countryside. Registration The number of participants is limited to 25. The retreat will take place with a minimum of 8 participants. Registration is to be sent as soon as possible by email to marhaba@bab-zouina.com Workshop fees The price for one workshop is EUR 985 per person (EUR 1 285 in double room; EUR 1 485 in single room) and includes: teaching and activities as per above mentioned programme, transfer to and from Marrakesh airport, accommodation and on-site meals during 7 days, transfer to and from Marrakesh (free day), and Moroccan tea and fruits at any time. A deposit of EUR 500 is required to confirm registration. The balance must be paid before July 15 th, 2019. Application form I register for the Hatha Yoga Retreat & Intuitive Immersion that will take place in Bab Zouina, August 24 th to 31 st, 2019. By signing this form, I agree to pay the deposit of EUR 500 upon receipt of confirmation of my registration. This deposit is only refundable in case of workshop cancellation. Cancelation policy is available on: https://en.bab-zouina.com/calendar-workshops/ Name:... Surname:... Address:...... Post Code:... City:... Email:... Tel.:... Place:... Date:... Signature:... Please send your scanned registration form to marhaba@bab-zouina.com