Holiday for the Heart: Donna Gianniotis: July
29 July – 4 August, 2012
Donna Gianniotis
Slow down and immerse yourself in a different way of being. Suitable for old and young, beginners and experienced yogis alike, this course can be either a gentle and approachable introduction to yoga with easy physical moves, or a deeper exploration of heart-based practices that will enhance your life.
The week is a bodily experience of connecting with the inner-heart, our vehicle for expression of love, joy, trust and compassion. Donna will be imparting yogic skills and helping you establish routines to open and expand. Her practice is a gentle nurturing one with slow movements and poses that can be adapted to your particular body type. You will learn simple and practical practices that you can take home with you and apply in your everyday life. Heart centred living will make this week away in the warmth feel like months and have you returned relaxed, rejuvenated and whole.
And however you choose to approach it, it will be fun – Donna believes in the joy of yoga at every level.
Donna Gianniotis is Sydney based and is internationally accredited with the Krishnamacharya Healing &Yoga Foundation. She has experience with teaching all levels and capabilities, including Yoga Therapy. She teaches in a way that the practice is adapted to the individual person’s needs and goals. This is the fourth year that Donna will be running a retreat at Daku Resort.
Donna first discovered yoga after a trip to India 15 years ago. She completed her Yoga Teacher Training at Nature Care College in Sydney in 2003 and has since continued ongoing studies with the Krishnamacharya Yoga & Healing Foundation including studies in Chennai, India.
Donna currently teaches a gentle style of yoga that is accessible to all. The classes encourage a deep reconnection to oneself via “the feeling sense” to connect with the heart energy. The classes work at building strength and flexibility in a way that nurtures and encourages gentleness in the body. The practise works by releasing nervous tension, anxiousness and hardness in the body so you begin to experience true harmony. Donna has been teaching in Sydney for many years as well as at holiday destination places such as Lord Howe Island and Hayman Island. Having experienced the benefits of energy healing after her own cancer journey, she has spent the last 4 years studying the energetics of the body and incorporates this into her yoga teaching.
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Visit our blog and read about Donna’s June 2011 yoga retreat at Daku Resort. |
Programme
The programme starts with an early morning practice, and a second practice late in the afternoon with an optional pranayama and meditation class after dinner. There is a free half hour massage as part of each programme. During the week each student will be offered a private hour session with Donna.
The rest of the day is free for a mixture of excursions and time to go snorkelling, take a hike, wander into town or relax by the pool. There are also optional snorkelling trips to the reef and visits to the local pearl farm (not included in the programme price).
Saturday 28 July
Arrive Nadi.
Ovenight in Nadi.
Sunday 29 July
Local flight to Savusavu.
Approx 10.00am – 12.00pm: Morning session
5.00pm – 6.15pm :Second session
7.00 pm: Dinner
Optional pranayama and meditation practice after dinner
Monday 30 July
Approx 6.45am – 8.00am: Morning sesion
10.00am: Visit to Savusavu town
5.00pm – 6.15pm: Second session with Donna
7.00pm: Dinner
Optional pranayama and meditation practice after dinner
Tuesday 31 July
Approx 6.45am – 8.00am: Morning session
10.30am: Boat / beach outing
5.00pm – 6.15pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Optional pranayama and meditation practice after dinner
Wednesday 1 August
Approx 6.45am – 8.00am: Morning session
10.00am: Tapa making demonstration
5.00pm – 6.15pm: Second session with Donna
4.00pm – 5.30 pm: Village visit and meke
7.00pm: Dinner
Optional pranayama and meditation practice after dinner
Thursday 2 August
Approx 6.45am – 8.00am: Morning session
9.30am: Coconut demonstration
5.00pm – 6.15pm: Second session
7.00pm: Dinner
Optional meditation practice after dinner
Friday 3 August
Approx 6.45am – 8.00am: Morning session
Afternoon: Free time
7.00pm: Final dinner
Final session after dinner
Saturday 4 August
Return to Nadi and on to international flight
Price: A$1980 twin share ; single supplement A$350
Price includes:
- Return domestic flight from Nadi to Savusavu.
- Return airport transfers from Savusavu to Daku Resort.
- 6 nights accommodation at Daku Resort in traditional bures and villas with private facilities and one night’s accommodation in Nadi.
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are provided.
- Course fees.
- Excursions as indicated.
Excludes:
- Return economy international airfares to Fiji.
- Travel Insurance.
- Optional activities not listed on the program
- Costs of a personal nature eg laundry, massages, private trips
- Meals in Nadi or taken in transit at the airport
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