Summer yoga retreats, 2009

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The choice of yoga retreats at home and abroad has never been wider, or more tempting. YA's summer yoga retreats round-up takes a look at some exclusive yoga breaks on offer from June to September 2009.

In Style Retreats: Three night dynamic Yoga and outdoor Fitness weekend, held at an exclusive venue  in West Dorset. Taking place from June 19-22, 2009, this retreat will be a wonderful combination of East meets West with ashtanga vinyasa Yoga - and fun, challenging sessions of outdoor fitness in  the Dorset countryside. Click here to read more.

Blissful Soul Retreats: Imagine having the chance to discover your true self, and the tools to embrace your potential. During seven days in rural South West France, experience the unique combination of creative vinyasa flow yoga with deeply transformational Archetypes coaching. You will stay in luxury accommodation, and enjoy a wholesome diet. Click here to read more.  

Scaravelli Inspired Yoga Retreat in Turkey, September 14-12. Slip into the serenity of rural Turkey in late summer and join us for a week of yoga, great company and total tranquility. High in the hills overlooking Gocek, Huzur Vadisi is a magical retreat centre, surrounded by virgin pine forest, olive trees and goats. Accommodation is in yurts.  Click here to read more.

Sunflower Retreats was founded in 1998 - the first of its kind in Italy. A holiday here is a real break for the mind body & soul, located in the beautiful medieval hilltop village of Casperia in Sabina, Italy. After morning yoga, a buffet breakfast is served  in a lounge-cafe created by Sunflower Retreats, now run by local people. Click here to read more.

Simon Low, highly regarded teacher and co-founder of Triyoga, is leading several yin yang yoga holidays this summer at Huzur Vadisi, near Gocek, Turkey. The retreats includes: accommodation in traditional nomadic yurts (with 'proper' beds and electricity!), a day boat trip around the beautiful bay of Fethiye, delicious vegetarian Turkish village cooking, and two yoga classes daily. Click here to read more.

Radiant Light Retreats invite you to join them in the stunning foothills of the Pyrenees, facing the sacred mountain of Catalonia, Southern France, for transformational retreats. Here it is possible to create space to tune into the natural wisdom of the five elements, with yoga and movement classes suitable for all abilities. Click here to read more.

Spain: Dynamic yoga holidays from June to October with Lotus Journeys: €495 (£427) for a week. This relaxed retreat is situated in one of the most enchanting and beautiful regions of Andalucia, between the Alpujurra mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. Perfect for people who love yoga, tranquility and sunshine! Twice daily classes cater for advanced and beginners alike. Click here to read more.

Join AdventureYogi in a yoga retreat this August Bank Holiday weekend (28-31). The setting is a stunning privately owned Manor House in a picturesque village near Glastonbury. Ashtanga-influenced yoga will focus on creative sequences and alignment, pranayama and guided meditation. Silent walks will help bring peace and balance to your morning practice. Click here to read more.

Viveka summer yoga retreats are set  in rural, beautiful southern France. There are one week courses with two yoga classes a day, and 12-day family holidays with childcare and activities. Daily ashtanga classes focus on correct poses  and right breathing. Viniyoga classes link awareness of postures,  breathing and the mind, while listening to inner feelings. Click here to read more.

Refresh, recharge and relax  with Acy Holidays on an Art and Yoga holiday in the south of France. Holidays are run by Karen Stamper, experienced iyengar teacher and artist. Improve your yoga practice with morning and evening classes; ideal for beginners and intermediates. Learn to draw and paint in our morning art workshops, designed to inspire confidence and creativity. Click here to read more.

Join Norman Blair's summer retreat, exploring the space both inwards and outwards in the beautiful summer setting of Duncton Mill. There will be two classes each day: an astanga-inspired practice in the morning and a yin yoga class in the afternoon. There will also be meditation practice. Duncton Mill is renowned for its delicious vegetarian, mainly organic food and good quality accommodation. Click here to read more.

The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre, on the West coast of Ireland, is hosting David Muehsham, for a summer retreat from July 3-9.  David uses his wide experience and intuition to work individually with each student to help them develop their practice, regardless of experience. The Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre is an ideal place to devote time to yourself. Click here to read more.

Chateau Mcely, an hour outside Prague, is hosting nurturing ritual weekends at full moon this summer. Experience dreamy days, complete relaxation and a treat for body and spirit at a formter aristocratic residence, an hour's drive from the centre of Prague. Click here to read more.

Are you running an autumn or winter yoga retreat? We are now collating entries for our next retreats round up, which will cover up to 15 international yoga retreats running from mid-September to the end of February. If you would like further information about inclusion, please email Lucia at: editor at yoga-abode.com (replacing 'at' with @) - or call us on 020 8133 5995.