VENUE

Cae Mabon is a higly acclaimed Eco-Retreat centre located within a natural woodland close to Llyn Padarn in Snowdonia National Park. The centre has evolved organically over the last 20 years under the ownership of story-teller, Eric Maddern. At it's heart is a thatched Celtic Roundhouse with central open fire where the Kirtan performances will take place.

YOGA

The flowing Vinyasa yoga asana practices will be accompanied by Sanskrit mantra music and will comprise an early morning warm-up before breakfast. Before lunch there will be a longer session including vinyasa yoga, pranayama, mantra chanting and meditation. There will be 2 sessions of physical yoga on Saturday and Sunday.

KIRTAN

Kirtan enables those who may believe they cannot sing, to explore their voices within a non-judgemental group. It is a devotional style of singing which places more emphasis on the vibrational effects of sound on the body and mind rather than whether you can hold a note like Leona!

The majority of our chants will be ancient Sanskrit words and melodies which have been used for thousands of years for their healing and transformational effects. When experienced in a group setting, the effects can be magnified resulting in a euphoric feeling of inter-connectedness both with the group and the higher self or divine.

TEACHERS

Justine is a qualified British Wheel of Yoga teacher with holistic style which blends philosophy and physical movements with music and breathing, she enjoys singing and is part of a Kirtan chanting group.

"Narayani teaches both voice work and yoga and is also a devotional singer. She has trained with Chloe Goodchild and the Naked Voice as a voicework facilitator. She is currently training with Krishnamacharya Healing &Yoga Foundation." www.onebodyonesound.com

"Narayani is a walking song. Her devotional chant penetrates the mind, awakens the heart, generating deep stillness and inner peace. Her sincere commitment to the yoga of body and sound is empowering and inspiring for all who are blessed to practice with her" Chloe Goodchild, The Naked Voice

"Jason brings sound and music together with Hatha/Ashtanga Yoga. He collaborates with leading teachers worldwide to create restorative yoga and healing sound workshops/events." www.jasonkalidas.com

"Kalidas plays from the heart drum pulse of pure devotion" Bhagavan Das

ACCOMODATION

The accomodation at Cae Mabon has been described as 'hobbit-style' as each individually created residence utilises natural materials and ancient building techniques such as cob, straw bale and log hogans. This is not a 5* ensuite experience, more a chance to experience natural, environmentally friendly and sustainable surroundings. Each residence sleeps 3-4 people and although sheets and pillows are provided, you will need to bring either a duvet or sleeping bag and a pillow.

SCHEDULE (provisional)

Friday

2:00pm - Arrivals

4:00pm - Welcome meeting, introduction to Kirtan, pranayama, chanting and meditation

5:00pm - Time to explore the Hot-tub, sweatlodge and surroundings

6:00pm - Vegetarian Dinner

8:30pm - Kirtan performance with Narayani Jennings and Jason Kalidas

10:00pm - Mouna / Silence around the bonfire

Saturday

7:00am - Gentle linbering yoga asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - Relax and explore the surroundings

11am - Vinyasa Yoga with Sanskrit music followed by pranayama, chanting and meditation

1:00pm - Lunch

2:00pm - Time to relax, perhaps a walking meditation around the outdoor labyrinth or a journey to the lake

4:00pm - Yoga Nidra

5:00pm - Sweatlodge

6:00pm - Vegetarian Dinner

8:30pm - Kirtan performance

10:00pm - Mouna / Silence

Sunday

7:00am - Gentle linbering yoga asana, pranayama, chanting and meditation

8:00am - Breakfast

9:00am - Relax and explore the surroundings

11am - Vinyasa Yoga with Sanskrit music followed by pranayama, chanting and meditation

1:00pm - Lunch

2:00pm - Completion Ceremony and Departures

FEE

£165 per person including all yoga sessions, performances, shared accomodation and food MAX. 12 places

There will be some additional places for yoga teachers who wish to help out at a reduced price. Please enquire for details.

BOOKINGS

If you would like a place, please note that there are only 12 available on the full retreat with an additional few for yoga teachers wishing to use the facilities and participate in the kirtan, without yoga tuition. Deposits of £50 (cheques made payable to Justine Aldersey-Williams) are required to secure a booking and should be sent to the address which will be forwarded to you once the following BOOKING FORM has been completed. Please include your full name, contact numbers and address on the form and note that completing the online form secures a place therefore do not complete if you are just interested or require further information - call 0700 580 1124 for details.

DIRECTIONS

Cae Mabon, Fachwen, Llanberis, Gwynedd. North Wales. LL55 3HB www.caemabon.co.uk