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Reflections from the mat

Writing, interviews and free practices from our teachers — on philosophy, anatomy, breath, the menstrual cycle, menopause, teaching life and the long arc of practice.

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Yoga & Surfing Retreat
Retreats

Yogis hanging ten

Game Shala yogis take to the surf in Morocco…One thing we can say about our retreat regulars is that they are always game. Here…

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Eco Yoga Scotland
Relaxation

Wild bathing

Winding right down to a soporific state is the main agenda at Eco Yoga in Scotland. A retreat here involves ashtanga yoga practice to the sound…

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Morocco Yoga Retreat
Retreats

2011 moroccan adventures

Venturing beyond the European borders we take the Shala students to the Moroccan coast in 2011. Shacked up in an exquisitely designed riad with…

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La Gomera Yoga Retreat
Retreats

2012 garden of eden

Returning to the Finca in La Gomera without the 20 kids this time means we can fully appreciate the serenity of this idyllic Garden…

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Yoga in West Norwood
Centre

2012 the dream space

After yet another rent increase and more issues with our Clapham premises, we put it out to the universe to find a new space.…

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Scotland Yoga Retreat
Retreats

Wide open scottish skies

We return to Eco Yoga for our third retreat. More yoga, hot tubs, forest bathing, lochs and wide open skies on the stunning West…

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Yoga Retreat Eco Yoga Scotland
Centre

2013 under-floor heating, insulation and jaccuzzis

It is with great relief that we escape lawyers and bank managers and estate agents and the stresses of setting up the new centre,…

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Puglia Yoga Retreat
Retreats

the italian job

There are some retreats where the chemistry is just right. And this one at an eco farm in Puglia (Yoga in Salento) is one. The…

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Yoga Retreat Puglia
Retreats

2013 catching some italian rays

After a steamy yoga practice the crystal clear beaches of Puglia were beckoning. Oh life as a yogi on retreat….  Find out which retreats…

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