
Patrick Oancia: YogaJaya Weekend Hatha Yoga Asana, Meditation, Pranayama retreat Tangier, Morocco
This Residential Workshop will be held in an enormous beautiful traditional Moroccan Villa in the foothills of Tangier over looking the straight of Gibraltar.
Schedule:
Friday July 28
10:30-
*Welcome tea at the bazaar. Tour of the medina (Tangier old city center) followed by traditional light brunch.
*After brunch coffee / tea at the famous "Cafe Hafa" with beautiful views over the ocean to Spain.
*Transfer to spacious Moroccan villa retreat.
*Check in- Traditional dormitory style salon with Classical Moroccan Decor.
14:00-17:00 (Light afternoon Yoga)
*Short discussion about modern day yoga.
*Pranayama(Breathing Practice)
*Restorative yin style asana sequence focusing on acclimatizing to the surroundings.
*Guided meditation.
18:00-
*Dinner.
*Traditional Sufi Musical performance.
Saturday, July 29
6:00-8:45 (Morning Practice on the terrace overlooking the hills of Tangier)
*Pranayama
*Guided meditation.
*Short tea break.
*Freestyle Hatha yoga with emphasis on back bending, and spinal twists.
9:00-
*Breakfast
10:30-
*Swimming/Beach activities
*Light Lunch
15:00-17:30 (Afternoon Yoga)
*Freestyle Hatha Asana- Arm Balances/Inverted postures/Forward Bends and Hip openers.
*Yoga Nidra
18:00-
*Dinner.
*Traditional Evening activities, Sufi music, dance…..
Sunday, July 30
6:00-8:30 (Morning Practice on the terrace)
*Pranayama
*Flowing Hatha vinyasa sequencing with emphasis on core strength, alignment, and economy of breath.
*Closing Meditation
9:00-
*Breakfast
*Transfer to the Medina