Yoga & Walking Weekend at Briarfields, Norfolk.

Hannah Lovegrove — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:03:25 +0000

The Briarfields Hotel is on the Norfolk coast, near the Sandringham estate.

Friday 9th – Sunday 11th November, 2012.

Click HERE for a pdf.

The weekend begins with drinks and dinner on Friday evening. The first of four well-structured yoga classes begins on Saturday morning before breakfast, the second before lunch and the third before dinner. The last class is before breakfast on Sunday morning, followed by a walk through the beautiful RSPB nature reserve and across the wide expanse of sandy beach nearby. We finish the retreat with a traditional Sunday lunch. The chef offers a vegetarian cookery demonstration and there are optional massage and beauty treatments.

The Yoga classes are suitable for the relatively inexperienced through to intermediate stage; equipment is provided if necessary. Non-participating partners are very welcome and they can take advantage of the treatments, walks, and other activities nearby. Comfortable surroundings, a warm and friendly atmosphere and plenty of delicious local food and wine make this weekend a treat for mind, body and spirit. Please contact the Briarfields Hotel for booking enquiries and more information.

Yoga Weekend Retreat 11th – 13th November 2011

Hannah Lovegrove — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:33:38 +0000

Iyengar Yoga Weekend Retreat with Hannah Lovegrove at Briarfields, Titchwell, Norfolk from Friday 11^th to Sunday 13^th November 2011.

A pre Christmas weekend retreat to leave you feeling relaxed and revitalised before the Christmas rush. Treat yourself to a weekend of yoga, relaxation and delicious food on the unspoilt north Norfolk coast. To download a pdf with more information, click HERE. Located on the peaceful North West Norfolk Coastline, Briarfields at Titchwell is a hidden gem. Situated between RSPB Titchwell and Royal West Norfolk Golf course, both overlooking the beach at Brancaster, Briarfields offers peace and relaxation and as much outdoor activity as you choose. “At Briarfields, breakfast time goes seamlessly into elevenses, then lunch, tea and dinner. It is what all hotels should (but don’t) do. Food and location are the stars of the show.”

Schedule:

Friday 11^th November 3pm – 6.30pm Arrival
Holistic Therapy Treatments available from Serenity Natural Healing Centre (pre book – not included)
6.30pm Welcome & introduction by Hannah Lovegrove with a glass of Prosecco or Fruit Juice
7pm – 9pm Dinner – select 3 courses from the menu

Saturday 12^th Nov
8am – 9.30am Yoga with Hannah Lovegrove
9.30am – 10.30am Breakfast
11am – 1pm Yoga & Relaxation with Hannah Lovegrove
1pm – 2pm Lunch – Vegetarian Buffet
3pm – 5.30pm Treatments (pre book – not included), Nutrition Talk or time to relax
4pm – 5pm Food Demonstration – Vegetarian Christmas
5.30pm – 7pm Yoga with Hannah Lovegrove
7.30pm – 9pm Dinner – select 3 courses from menu

Sunday 13^th Nov
8am – 9.30am Yoga with Hannah Lovegrove
9.30am – 10.30am Breakfast & checkout bedrooms
11am – 12.30am Walk on North Norfolk Coast (weather permitting)
1pm – 2pm Sunday Lunch – 2 courses (vegetarian option available)
Departure

COST:
£250 per participant based on two sharing (inc accommodation/meals/tuition/talks/food demo)
£300 per participant single (inc accommodation/meals/tuition/talks/food demo)
£210 per non participating partner (inc accommodation and meals only)
£ 75 per non resident Saturday only (inc 5 hours yoga/breakfast/lunch/talk/food demo)
£ 50 per non resident Sunday only (inc 1.5 hours yoga/breakfast/walk/lunch)

Yoga Weekend – 30th Sept to 2nd Oct 2011

Hannah Lovegrove — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:52:16 +0000

A Weekend of Yoga with Margaret Rawlinson at the Barefoot Barn Chagford, Devon

Friday 30^th Sept – Sunday 2^nd Oct 2011 Cost of tuition £75

A glorious location with views over National Park of Dartmoor, 5 acres of beautiful gardens for walking/sitting/meditating

Chagford village has interesting cafes/shops/restaurants/ accommodation

www.dartmooraccommodation.co.uk

Food – local cafes are good – brunch can be arranged

www.margaretrawlinson.co.uk

CLASSES Friday evening – Saturday Morning and evening – Sunday morning

Drop-ins to any classes by arrangement

To book - contact Margaret rawlinson@waitrose.com

Tel: 01628 523174

Or send cheque and your full details to Margaret Rawlinson, Tedward Cottage, Bradcutts Lane, Cookham, Berks SL6 9EW

September 2010 at The Hacienda in Spain.

Hannah Lovegrove — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:27:37 +0000

Everyone loved the pool!

The Hacienda is a retreat centre, in the Andalucian countryside in the north western corner of Granada province, near the Cordoba border. The farm buildings have been restored and converted to provide a private, relaxing and peaceful environment for visiting groups. The nearby village of Montefrio enjoys one of the region’s most striking settings, with one of its churches perched on top of a bare rocky pinnacle, overlooking the town and the surrounding hillsides.

Facilities at the Hacienda include an Infinity Pool, outdoor wood burning Sauna, outdoor solar jacuzzi, indoor dining room, teaching classroom, and a therapy room all set in 5 acres private woodland and olive groves. The retreat is in a beautiful, remote rustic setting surrounded by rolling hills and umbrella pine forest.

All hail Scot, out wonderful Chef.

A very important aspect of any yoga holiday, and we all agreed – the food was fantastic!

The Yoga

We had one evening class on the shady terrace outside.

The Hacienda has an indoor yoga studio and an outdoor yoga terrace. We had two yoga classes each daywith plenty of individual attention.

The yoga studio, with the dramatic silk parachute ceiling.

Well being and happiness.

Hannah Lovegrove — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:00:41 +0000

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with BKS Iyengar & Rajiv Mehrotra in New Delhi, 20th November, 2010.

A very interesting discussion took place between these two remarkable men recently – most pertinent in light of the government’s interest in our well-being. Click HERE.

Serenata Classical Music Festival 26th – 28th Aug 2010

Hannah Lovegrove — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:24:58 +0000

Festival Yoga Classes.

There are two yoga classes each morning, to relax, energise and inspire you. (All classes are suitable for beginners.)

9.00 – 10 am Dawn Chorus - Deep Stretch and Relaxation

An all-over stretch and gentle work out, followed by relaxation and breathing to de-stress and energize for the day ahead. Suitable for early birds, sleepless nights, joint problems, deep relaxation.

10.30 – 11.30 Surya Namaskar – Supple Strength and Rejuvenation

Beginning with a gentle stretch, building up to stronger poses, followed by deep relaxation and breathing exercises to set you up for the day. Suitable for late risers, fit and healthy, de-stress, the morning after the night before.

Notes for all classes:

Classes available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday – £7 per person per class. Places are limited to 15 so pre-booking is advised.

Beginners are welcome – I can promise you moments of deep perception, and if you enjoy singing, the breathing exercises are an excellent preparation for the scratch choir rehearsals.

For the more experienced, Iyengar yoga may be unfamiliar but it is a standard to which other schools aspire, both in its teaching and its practice. So come along and enjoy some deeper insights into poses you thought were familiar.

These yoga classes are suitable for adults only.

Wear comfortable clothing, loose and stretchy. Have another layer and some socks to put on for relaxation. Please also consider modesty, yours and others.

Drink plenty of water before and after – no water in the classes please.

Bring a blanket and a yoga mat, if you have one. I have spare equipment if not.

Britain’s first classical music festival is being held at Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset during August Bank Holiday this year. Click on the banner for more information about the festival.

April 2010 – a yoga holiday in Turkey.

Hannah Lovegrove — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:27:47 +0000

Late April/early May is an ideal time to visit this beautiful country. The swallows are nesting, pomegranate trees are in bloom and there are hollyhocks everywhere! Another week or two of hot sun and the cactus flowers will be out in the warm sunshine.

The beach at Adrasan

The coastal village of Adrasan had everything we needed. There is a wide beach, with cool cafés (we liked the Big Chill) and restaurants set into the shallows of the river. In late April the boats are being painted, varnished and launched ready for the season. Our host Farouk at the hotel Onucu Koy made us very welcome, and despite the almost impenetrable language barrier, we managed several high-tension cross-cultural table-tennis matches. There are a couple of shops within easy walking distance for that much-needed chocolate or ice cream fix. The beautiful yoga studio, with the sun rising from behind the mountains, gave the morning yoga classes an almost transcendental quality. Thanks to Sine, Aidan and there son Luca for organising the event and showing us their remarkable country.

Click on the pictures to enlarge, then click again to zoom in. (Some were taken on my phone so don’t expect miracles!) And for those who came to Phaselis that day, I found this on You Tube – remember these guys?

Yoga Holiday in Turkey

Hannah Lovegrove — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:49:07 +0000

With Heliotrope Yoga Holidays – 25th April to 2nd May 2010 – I will be teaching at the lovely boutique hotel of Onuncu Koy, just a few minutes walk from the beach at Adrasan. There will be 2 yoga classes each day in the air-conditioned yoga studio – the morning will be more dynamic posture work and the evening session will be recuperative postures and pranayama (breathing techniques). The yoga classes will be suitable for all levels. Breakfast and dinner is provided and the centre organise optional excursions daily for those who like to explore. Transfers from Antalya Airport can also be arranged. Please contact me for more information.

The holiday runs from Sunday to Sunday with the yoga programme running from Monday to Saturday. The daily programme will be as follows:

7:00am – Tea, fruit and yoghurt/honey will be available
8:00am – 2 – 2½ hours yoga session – classes will be tailored to all levels present on the holiday
10:30am – Freshly prepared breakfast buffet
11:30am – Free time – optional excursions to local places of interest or time to relax, walk, read or chill 5:30pm – 1½ hour yoga session – recuperative/relaxation
7:30pm – Three course, delicious evening meal

Spring is a gorgeous time to visit Turkey with temperatures in the 20’s and lots of warm sunshine, spring blooms and clean, pure air. The yoga centre is a place away from the stresses and noise of the city – a real getaway for those seeking peace and quiet.

Situated in an area with forested mountains, abundant ancient ruins and a spectacular coastline the venue has easy access to the sea.

The purpose made yoga studio is designed to integrate with the surroundings. It is well-equipped with a full range of standard Iyengar yoga props and equipment: mats, bricks, blocks, cotton blankets, belts, bolsters, etc.

The holiday package includes accommodation, all yoga classes, and half board; large brunch/breakfasts and three course suppers consisting of delicious, Turkish, vegetarian food. There is a lovely swimming pool in the grounds and massage treatments are available.

Prices and Bookings

This holiday is organised by Heliotrope Yoga Holidays. A week long Yoga Holiday at Heliotrope costs £430 per person and includes:

7 nights accommodation sharing a twin or double bedded room with en suite facilities. A single supplement of £70 is applicable if you want a room to yourself (subject to availability).
Morning and evening yoga classes over 6 days
Vegetarian breakfast and dinner.
Use of the fully equipped yoga space.
Use of the swimming-pool and gardens.

Not included are the optional excursions which are priced at between £3 and £15 each, flights & insurance or other personal expenses. Child reductions are available: 0-7yrs free, 8-12yrs Half Price (sharing parents room). For further information and to book, please contact Sine or Aidan via their website at www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com. If you are a Facebook user please join their fanpage at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heliotrope-Yoga-Holidays/253673948904

Banana bread

Hannah Lovegrove — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:59:08 +0000

Wheat free, quick to make and versatile – eat hot as a pudding or cold as a cake.

Put the oven on a 150 centigrade & line a loaf tin with butter paper, or just grease well.

Cream together 4oz butter & 4 oz caster sugar.
Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time.
Add a generous splash of good vanilla essence.
Stir in 4 oz ground almonds, 4 oz w/free flour and 1 tsp baking powder. The mixture will be quite sticky at this point.
Add 4 over-ripe bananas, roughly chopped, & 4 oz chopped walnuts. (For the pudding version, try adding 4 oz frozen berries.)

Put the mixture into the tin & bake at 150 for an hour. Turn the oven off and leave in to cool. (You can put it on the timer and go for a walk.) Turn out carefully – it sets as it cools. A favourite with everyone!

DETOX AND ENJOY YOUR DAY!

Hannah Lovegrove — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:57:32 +0000

‘Green Lightning’ by Nature’s Plus is one of my favourite Victoria Health products. It’s a MUST HAVE if you benefit from a low-GI, high protein diet.

Put these ingredients into your blender:

200ml milk ( a mix of soya & coconut is my favourite, but use goat, cow, etc)

1 chopped banana

2 tsp Green Lightning (see above – with power-packed superfoods and oceanic algae like spirulina, chlorella, and Pacific kelp, Green Lightning delivers energizing, purifying nutrients for vibrant, exhilarating health and vitality. Algae are nature’s superfood indeed.)

2 tbsp live yoghurt (soya, goat, cow, etc)

Add a handful of fresh or frozen berries - raspberries, blueberries, etc. (Frozen gives a very cool smoothie, both temperature and colour!)

Now whizz with abandon, and drink BOTH glasses or you won’t make it to lunchtime.

Invest in some Sun Chlorella. You’ll be so glad you did.

CLICK HERE for more information.

FitFlops for Summer and Winter.

Hannah Lovegrove — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:05:56 +0000

Autumn 2009.

Having worn my Fitflops all summer, and fretted about footwear for chillier days, I wasn’t looking forward to going back into proper shoes again. Then those lovely people at Victoria Health sent me a pair of gorgeous bronze Fitflop Boots. The muddy Dorset lanes have never seen anything so trendy! SEE HERE for the winter range.

Incidentally, when I met Marcia Kilgore recently, she told me about the amazing feedback regarding the other benefits of wearing Fitflops regularly, some expected, but some unexpected. Now Manchester’s Salford University has confirmed this with their research. We all need to take much better care of the fine bones and muscles in our feet, if you come to my classes, you’ll know I am an evangelist about this! For more details, CLICK HERE .

So don’t hang about, order yours.

Intermediate Classes

Hannah Lovegrove — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:39:27 +0000

Two-hour classes for people with 2 years experience or more. The purpose of the classes is to explore the introductory poses in more depth and to practice some of the intermediate poses. These sessions will also help individuals develop their personal practice and work on areas of difficulty.

Dates are:
Sat 18th December 2010
Sat 8th January 2011
Sat 12th February
Sat 12th March
Sat 9th April
Sat 14th May
Sat 11th June

Cost: £15 per class.

Venue:Masonic Hall, Broad Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3QE. Directions: click HERE for a map.

Yoga Days in Bournemouth – 2010

Hannah Lovegrove — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:27:18 +0000

For details of day events in Bournemouth, click HERE

These Yoga workshops are hosted by the Dorset and Hampshire Iyengar Yoga Institute. There are also detals of holidays and other events.

Do contact me if you have any questions regarding your suitablility, or the teacher, directions etc. They are generally held in Trinity Church Hall, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth BH6 5AQ

Click HERE for a map. Cost DHIYI Members £23 Non-members £25 (approx).

Yoga Holiday – September 2010.

Hannah Lovegrove — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:34:19 +0000

From 11th – 18th September, 2010 we’ll be guests at the Hacienda, near Grenada in Spain.

Set deep in the heart of the ‘real’ Andalucian countryside, The Hacienda is a new retreat centre for yoga holidays. A beautifully decorated and traditionally furnished Andalucian farmstead, it has a stunning yoga room for 18 students, a swimming pool, outdoor sauna and is only an hour’s drive from the ski fields of Sierra Nevada, or the Mediterranean sea at Malaga.

Each day, there will be two classes, early morning followed by brunch, and a shorter evening class followed by dinner. Daytimes can be spent as you wish. Have a look on the Hacienda website – there is plenty to see and do as Seville, Ronda and Granada are all a drive away. The ski fields are easily accessible by car, we can organise horse riding (always popular!) or you might prefer to rest, read and snooze by the pool…And of course, therapies are available to complement your week of excercise and relaxation.

The Yoga is taught by me, Hannah Lovegrove, a highly experienced yoga teacher from Dorset. I work closely with individuals and with the group to provide a rich and enjoyable experience of yoga, and a relaxing, refreshing holiday. Numbers are limited to 18 to allow for plenty of individual attention.

Prices – the holiday is approximately £625, plus a single supplement where required. The yoga classes, accommodation, daily brunch and evening meals at the Hacienda are included in the price. Most of the accommodation is in twin en-suite rooms with private balcony. There is also a separate cottage and teacher’s accommodation. To reserve your place, a deposit of £100 is required. This is fully refundable up to 31st March. Please email or call me for further information.

Flights are available from about £150 return with budget airlines. You will need to book your flights and we can arrange your transfers from the airport. We will be hiring a mini-bus for the return flights from Exeter to Malaga – see HERE if you wish to join us. Let me know in good time as seats are limited. The transfer cost will be about £75.

What’s the alternative? Your return flight will emit about 0.4 tons of CO2 per passenger. Click HERE to see how to reduce your carbon footprint.Travelling by train or ferry to southern Spain can be a very rewarding journey, with the added bonus of producing less CO2 than the flights. The average journey time overland (or sea) is about 24 hours. Years ago I travelled with my mother from Plymouth to Santander by ferry, then took the sleeper through Madrid to Alicante to see my sister – a fabulous journey! You can also leave from Paddington by Eurostar. I will make some enquiries and put the information up here in due course.

Yoga clips from You Tube.

Hannah Lovegrove — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:35:13 +0000

Here’s a selection of yoga clips:

Annette Bening talking to Mr Iyengar

Annette Bening reads from ‘Light On Life’

Elvis!

Next, Ryan Giggs - a testimonial from a world-class sportsman.

A short film in which Guruji talks about the goals of yoga.

For my students, Guruji teaches Adho Mukha Svanasana. Watch the first ten seconds and look at his hands - that’s what I am talking about!

And finally, a personal favourite. The birthday card sent to Guruji from the Iyengar Institute in Moscow on his 90th birthday. Click full screen, turn the sound up and enjoy!