Join Chiara in the heart of Tuscany and savor the flavors of a timeless way of living while immersing yourself in daily yoga practice. We will stay in Tuscan's most pictureque region: Val d'Orcia, a hill town of Montisi. Enjoy a beautiful villa that dates the 17th century with garden, pool and a gorgeous view of surrounding hilltowns.

Italy is a magical place where everyday living is as artful as the surroundings. Please join me in my native Italy and enjoy daily yoga, fabulous food and sights you'll never forget. We will live at a pace that allows for deep breathing and rejuvenation.

Each days begins with yoga to center and connect deeper within yourself.

The workshop is customized to address the needs of all students offering variations for beginning and advanced. After breakfast, stroll through the countryside (with a guide or by yourself), discover the quiet life of the village of Montisi or simply rest in the quiet of the garden.

REGISTRATION If you would like to know more about how we will learn to balance using yoga and the natural rhythms of Italian daily life, please call or email Chiara at: 206-265-0113 or chiarayoga@hotmail.com 

Cost is $2200 (US) based on double occupancy
Single occupancy is $2700
Most rooms have “letto matrimoniale” (a big bed), so bring along someone you like to share a bed with!
Fees include: all yoga classes, 7 nights accommodations, breakfast and Tradtional Italian dinner, excursions to various locations (TBA), transportations to and from the train station at Sinalunga.

Air Travel: We recommend flying to Rome. There are trains from the airport to Rome and from Rome to Sinalunga (through Chiusi), about two and a half hours apart. We will pick you up at Sinalunga and take you to the Villa in Montisi, about 15 minutes away.

Plan to arrive in Sinalunga around 3:00 on Saturday June 14th, 2008.
Workshop starts with a class late afternoon on the day you arrive and ends with a morning class the day that you leave; you will be transported to train station after breakfast on the 21st of June. Airfare is not included.

 Registration March 1st, 2008 by sending a $500 non-refundable
deposit to:

Chiara Guerrieri - please call or email for address

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Bria Sole Retreat Costa Rica

November 24-December 2, 2007

Join us for 7 days and 8 nights of wellness in Paradise!

It is time for you to rejuvenate under blue skies! We all deserve to breath fresh rain forest air, feed our souls and strengthen our core under the palm shade overlooking the blue sea and this is your chance! Image waking to the sound of tropical birds start the day with morning Pilates or yoga and follow it with a barefoot walk on the golden sands, or a dip in the pool. Spend each day lounging, playing golf or experiencing your choice of a multitude of adventures in the jungle and sea. Each day will be complete with a second Pilates or yoga class to enliven your spirits.  Then you may choose to end your perfect day with dinner by the sea. Join usΣ

• 7 nights and daily breakfast at the Tango Mar resort in Tambor Costa Rica.

• One night stay with breakfast in San Jose, Costa Rica

• Round trip Flight from San Jose to Tambor, Costa Rica

• Includes  transfers and taxes.

• Daily Pilates, yoga or breath-work classes on the deck over looking the sea.

• One night of tango lessons and dancing!

• 2 group dinners.

Only $2100!! Pp for double occupancy$2800!! Pp for single occupancy

Only $1600 pp for non yoga/Pilates participants. Invite your sweetie!

Deposit $700 due by 7/15/07 to secure rates

Relax as much as you like at Tango Mar Resort; or if you prefer, take one or several adventure tours. See nature close up - wildlife, waterfalls, nearby islands and Private and National Parks. Spend a half day snorkeling at beautiful Tortuga Island, or hike through the wild jungles of Curu Nature Reserve or Cabo Blanco National Park. Visit nearby towns with our guides in comfortable, air conditioned transportation. Only 2 of the dinners will be planned with the group to allow you to spend your evenings on one of the many sunset tours, or visit the nearby town of Montezuma for a night on the town.

Invite your friends, there is something for everyone!

The following will be charged separately upon arrival. Additional activities include:

• Sunset tour

• Sunset Champagne Cruise

• Beaches of Nicoya Peninsula

• Snorkeling Adventure

• Sunset Bird Watching on the Pochote Mangrove

• Horseback riding

• Curu Biological reserve

• Deep Sea fishing

• Montezuma and Waterfall by boat

• Curu Explorer by Boat

• Sport fishing Coastal

• Montazuma Canopy Ride

• Golf

Golf is laid out over gently rolling grounds and across the cliffs above the ocean, the resort's neatly groomed, 9-hole par 3 and 4 Executive Golf Course gives you a great day's play in the tropical surroundings of palm trees and exotic birds.

Come and create wellness with us!

• Call Chiara for more information. 206-265-0113

• Call Bria Pilates to register. 206-781-4576

See website for details on the resort

Tangomar.com

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Yoga in Italy 2008

June 14-21, 2008

(new early bird special!)

 

Join Chiara in the heart of Tuscany and savor the flavors of a timeless way of living while immersing yourself in daily yoga practice. We will stay in Tuscan's most pictureque region: Val d'Orcia, a hill town of Montisi. Enjoy a beautiful villa that dates the 17th century with garden, pool and a gorgeous view of surrounding hilltowns.

Italy is a magical place where everyday living is as artful as the surroundings. Please join me in my native Italy and enjoy daily yoga, fabulous food and sights you'll never forget. We will live at a pace that allows for deep breathing and rejuvenation.

Each days begins with yoga to center and connect deeper within yourself.

The workshop is customized to address the needs of all students offering variations for beginning and advanced. After breakfast, stroll through the countryside (with a guide or by yourself), discover the quiet life of the village of Montisi or simply rest in the quiet of the garden.

REGISTRATION If you would like to know more about how we will learn to balance using yoga and the natural rhythms of Italian daily life, please call or email Chiara at: 206-265-0113 or chiarayoga@hotmail.com 

Cost is $2000 (US) based on double occupancy
Single occupancy is $2500
Most rooms have “letto matrimoniale” (a big bed), so bring along someone you like to share a bed with!
Fees include: all yoga classes, 7 nights accommodations, breakfast and Tradtional Italian dinner, excursions to various locations (TBA), transportations to and from the train station at Sinalunga.

Air Travel: We recommend flying to Rome. There are trains from the airport to Rome and from Rome to Sinalunga (through Chiusi), about two and a half hours apart. We will pick you up at Sinalunga and take you to the Villa in Montisi, about 15 minutes away.

Plan to arrive in Sinalunga around 3:00 on Saturday June 14th, 2008.
Workshop starts with a class late afternoon on the day you arrive and ends with a morning class the day that you leave; you will be transported to train station after breakfast on the 21st of June. Airfare is not included.

 Registration March 1st, 2008 by sending a $500 non-refundable
deposit to:

Chiara Guerrieri - please call or email for address

8 Limbs Yoga Centers Presents: Mexico Yoga Retreat With Chiara Guerrieri and Melina Meza January 26-February 2, 2008 Mar de Jade Retreat Center Mar de Jade is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico in the state of Nayarit, 1 1/2 hours North of Puerto Vallarta. Located in a setting of great natural beauty and serenity, Mar de Jade has as its backdrop a lush tropical mountain forest alive with birds, iguanas, tropical vegetation, and nearby groves of coconut, mango and banana trees. Directly in front of Mar de Jade is Chacala's half mile stretch of pristine, sandy beach and warm ocean that deepens gradually.In the midst of a palm grove at the edge of the ocean is a full-sized swimming pool, a wading pool, and a large Jacuzzi, ideal for star-gazing at night. Gourmet meals are served buffet style in an outdoor covered pavilion that almost flows into the ocean. A la carte spa services are available on site 8 Limbs Yoga Centers invites you to an unforgettable week-long exploration into total health and well-being with Melina Meza and Chiara Guerrieri. Experiential classes in hatha yoga, meditation, and pranayama, are complemented by mini-workshops on yoga anatomy, nutrition and home practice. Melina and Chiara bring a fun, grounded, energy to each retreat. We also acknowledge the importance of the space between‰ classes to immerse yourself in the natural surroundings, share time with other retreat participants or enjoy the opportunity for sun, surf and solitude. To Register: (Follow Steps 1-4) 1. Send a $300 deposit to 8 Limbs Yoga Centers or register on line with Pay Pal. Retreat total is $700 per person (includes yoga classes, and transportation). Balance due by 1/4/08. 2. Contact Mar de Jade to pay for your room and board: www.mardejade.com/reservations or by phone at 1-800-257-0532. Price range $100-$280 per night, per person. A qualified person will assist you in finding the perfect room for your retreat. 3. Book your flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Retreat orientation begins Saturday, 1/26 before dinner and ends on Saturday, 2/3 after breakfast. 4. E-mail: melinameza@comcast.net your travel itinerary