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Yoga Retreat with Music Immersion in Spain
Experience a transformative weekend retreat at Asturias Yoga Centre, where classical Indian music and yoga come together. Start your mornings with invigorating guided yoga asana classes, and during the afternoon intermissions between music sessions, take advantage of a guided excursion through the stunning foothills of the Picos de Europa.
Höhepunkte
- Immerse to all classes, workshops, discourses, private classes
- Learn about the Primary series of Ashtanga chart
- Use of mats and yoga props
- Guided excursions
- 3 nights accommodation at the centre
- Large vegetarian brunch and dinner, snacks, teas daily
Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) (US$ 138 pro Person)
Santander Airport (US$ 115 pro Person)
Unterkunft
Asturias Yoga Centre is a restored, self-sufficient mountain hamlet amidst hazelnut, oak, chestnut, and holly trees. It is 100% off-grid, powered entirely by solar panels, and heated by firewood collected from fallen trees. Once upon a time, shepherds would use this cluster of cottages and land as a rest and grazing stop on their way to the high picos. Throughout the process of restoring this hamlet, our aim has been to do so in collaboration with the surrounding environment and protect the precious simplicity of the space. On-site accommodation for yoga students comprises two stone-built mountain cabins and furnished Bell Tents set in an enchanted meadow overlooking the Gueña Valley.
Rooms with shared facilities
The main accommodation is situated right next door to the shala. It accommodates up to 4 people. Outside of the retreat calendar, it may be reserved as a Yoga B&B.
Bell tents
Their bell tents are for nature lovers. These large canvas tents are situated in a meadow on a spectacular mountain ridege with views of the Picos de Europa and Gueña valley. The tents come with comfortable mattresses. Facilities are rustic and comprise a compost toilet and outdoor solar shower, however, those who choose the tent may also utilize facilities in the cabin.
Private or shared mountain cabins
The private cabin is ideal for couples, groups, or three individuals seeking private facilities. This cabin, situated overlooking the Gueña Valley, includes a small kitchen, lounge, and bathroom.
Programm
Asturias Yoga and The Gundecha Brothers
With great enthusiasm, Asturias Yoga invites you to join them for a weekend immersion of classical Indian music at Asturias Yoga centre. Your retreat will transport you into traditional Indian musical culture; instruct you in the fundamentals of specifically “Dhrupad” voice techniques; and allow you to sit back and enjoy during live concerts performed by world-class Indian musical artists, all from the comfort and familiarity of Asturias Yoga shala. Mornings will also include guided yoga asana classes, and during your afternoon break between music sessions, they welcome you to join a guided excursion around the foothills of the Picos de Europa.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
- 06:00 - 07:00 Kharaj (sound meditation)
- 07:30 - 08:45 Yoga asana class
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 11:00 - 13:00 Group music sessions. Asturias Yoga will be diving deep into topics of: Voice culture in Indian classical music, techniques to develop a good voice, fundamentals of Indian music, understanding the consonance with Tanpura, and studies of Raags and compositions.
- 13:00 Tea and snack
- 14:00 Guided excursion
- 17:30 - 19:30 Taal sessions- understanding Indian rhythm systems and understanding tempo
- 19:30 Dinner
- 20:15 Performances
Guests may arrive anytime after 16:00 on Friday and depart before 12:00 on Monday morning. Dinner will be served after a short introduction session on Friday at 20:00, and breakfast will be served at 10:00 Monday morning, following the final yoga asana class.
About: visiting teachers
Pt. Umakant Gundecha and Shri Anant Ramakant Gundecha
Pt. Umakant and late Pt. Ramakant Gundecha together known as Gundecha Brothers hailed from Ujjain and have been synonymous to the Dhrupad genre around the world of Music. For their contribution in the field of Indian Classical Music, they were conferred with the Padma Shri award in 2012 and the Sangeet Natak Akademi award in 2017 by the President of India. They have received numerous other accolades like the National Film Award for Music, Dagar Gharana Samman, Kumar Gandhar Samman, to name a few. Apart from being active performers around the world, they established the Gurukul Dhrupad Sansthan in Bhopal to instruct new generations, which has had a significant impact on the growth of Dhrupad.
After the untimely demise in 2019 of Pt. Ramakant Gundecha, his son Anant Ramakant Gundecha has been performing with Pt. Umakant Gundecha. Anant Ramakant Gundecha, having learned from his father and uncles since an early age, had already established himself as an accomplished Dhrupad singer. He has received praise for his fine craftsmanship of voice, sound fundamentals, and unique aesthetic. Recipient of multiple scholarships and awards, he has given solo as well as duet performances with his father and uncle around the world.
Pt. Akhilesh Gundecha
Pt. Akhilesh Gundecha has learned Pakhawaj playing from Pandit Shrikant Mishra and Raja Chhatrapati Singh JuDeo. He is a postgraduate in music and a graduate in Law. He has also received a scholarship from Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Academy, Bhopal, and Govt. of India. He has accompanied many of the Dhrupad Maestros like- Ustad Z.F. Dagar, Ustad Fahimuddin Dagar, Pt. Siyaram Tiwari, Shrimati Asgari Bai, Dr. Ritwik Sanyal and Bahauddin Dagar. He has also played solo recitals in Tansen Festival-Gwalior, Haridas Sangeet Samaroh Mumbai, Dhrupad Samaroh Bhopal, and many other festivals. He has toured, the USA, Europe, Japan, and Australia and is regularly featured on Radio and Television. Apart from being an established accompanist and solo artist, he had also created “Madhya Laya”, a percussion ensemble, by bringing together a vast range of percussion instruments.
Recently, Akhilesh received the Shikhar Award from the Government of Madhya Pradesh. He is a top-grade artist from All India Radio and Television.
Ausflüge (inklusive)
Afternoon excursions typically last between 1.5 and 3 hours. Beautiful options are endless and many begin right from the door of the yoga shala. The excursion that we choose on any particular day will depend on the weather (highly variable in Asturias) and the overall inclination of the group
Lage
This retreat will take place at the Asturias Yoga Center in Asturias, Spain.
Verpflegung
Food at Asturias Yoga
Meals during this retreat in particular will be largely Indian-themed. Asturias Yoga provides two hearty vegetarian meals per day (brunch and dinner) and offers a light snack and teas in the afternoon. They do their best to source their vegetables locally according to the season, use primarily organic and vegan ingredients, and provide many home-made specialties, such as sourdough bread, spicy chai, nettle pesto, mountain spring water, fresh herbs for infusions, and marmalades from our fruit trees. Meals are designed for a nutritionally balanced diet, with foods that are easy to digest, grow in a sustainable way, and are full of vitality.
If you are someone who traditionally has a large appetite or prefers multiple snacks throughout the day, you may also bring your own food/snacks to supplement. The closest large supermarkets are in Cangas de Onis or Posada, both approximately 20km away. There are various smaller shops nearby in Benia (2 kilometers from the yoga center) and at the “Campsite Picos de Europa” (1 kilometer down hill from the yoga centre).
Folgende Mahlzeiten sind inbegriffen:
- Brunch
- Abendessen
- Snacks
Die folgenden Getränke sind enthalten:
- Tee
Die folgenden Ernährungsweisen stehen zur Verfügung und/oder berücksichtigt werden:
- Vegetarisch
Spa Behandlungen
Deep relaxation
Massage therapy is a beautiful compliment to the practice of yoga. Asturias Yoga works closely with highly gifted and experienced massage therapists offering a range of treatments including deep tissue and holistic massage, as well as massage treatments indicated during pregnancy. This is for additional cost.
Was ist im Preis inbegriffen?
- All classes, workshops, discourses, private classes
- Primary series of Ashtanga chart
- Use of mats and yoga props
- Two guided excursions
- Three nights accommodation
- Two large vegetarian meals per day, snacks, teas
Was ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen?
- Flights
- Airport transfers
Anreise
Empfohlene Flughäfen
Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport)
91 km
Transfer verfügbar gegen Aufpreis US$ 138 pro Person
Santander Airport
91 km
Transfer verfügbar gegen Aufpreis US$ 115 pro Person
Driving directions from Avin
- Avin is on the AS 114 halfway between Cangas de Onis and Arenas der Cabrales
- In Avin, turn off the main road at the sign, "Camping Picos de Europa"
- Continue on the small road that runs adjacent to the campsite
- Up the steep concrete path for one kilometer until you come to a fork
- From there, take a right on the gravel track
- Continue for another kilometer
- First, you will arrive at a small restored cabin, followed by two placed together on the right. Asturias Yoga will greet you here!
Arrival by car
Spain's ride-share system is called “Bla Bla Car” and may be utilized after having made an account on their website. Please contact Asturias Yoga Center if you are interested in sharing a ride with other retreat participant who are traveling from the same direction.
Arrival by airplane
Please arrange your flight to arrive at Asturias Airport (Oviedo Airport) (OVD) or Santander Airport (SDR). For additional costs, Asturias Yoga offers pick-up on the first day of the retreat, from Posada to the center at 5:40 pm. Please note that all times below are for weekdays and do not include festivals.
Arrival by bus
From Llanes station to Posada station, the schedule of the bus is as follows:
- 10:30 - 10:45 (15 minutes)
- 13:00 - 13:15 (15 minutes)
- 13:30 - 13:45 (15 minutes)
- 17:30 - 17:40 (10 minutes)
If arriving from Oviedo-Arriondas-Cangas De Onis direction, see the ALSA website for their extensive list of arrival and departure times. There are multiple options per day. See below for bus options from Cangas de Onis that will drop you just down the hill from Asturias Yoga Center in the small village of Avin.
- 12:00 - 12:17 (17 minutes)
- 14:45 - 15:02 (17 minutes)
- 18:05 - 18:22 (17 minutes)
- 20:00 - 20:17 (17 minutes)
Arrival by train
From Llanes station to Posada station, the schedule of the train is as follows:
- 07:40 - 07:51 (11 minutes)
- 11:21 - 11:32 (11 minutes)
- 14:42 - 14:53 (11 minutes)
- 18:26 - 18:37 (11 minutes)
From Oviedo station to Arriondas station, the schedule of the train is as follows:
- 08:35 - 10:13 (1 hour and 38 minutes)
- 10:45 - 12:28 (1 hour and 43 minutes)
- 15:35 - 17:17 (1 hour and 42 minutes)
- 18:55 - 20:38 (1 hour and 43 minutes)
Arrival by taxi
Asturias Yoga can arrange taxi pick-ups from either airport, as well as from nearby villages, which will take you directly to Asturias Yoga Center.
- Cangas de Onis - 25 EUR (20 minutes)
- Llanes - 30 EUR (30 minutes)
They also recommend the "Rome2Rio" website for additional transportation options.
Stornierungsbedingungen
- Eine Reservierung erfordert eine Anzahlung von 24.2% des Gesamtpreises.
- Die Anzahlung wird nicht erstattet, wenn die Buchung storniert wird.
- Der Restbetrag ist 30 Tage vor der Ankunft zu zahlen.
