Longer Ashtanga Yoga Retreats 2010
June the 27th to August 27th.
During these dates you can stay as long as you like. Taking in consideration that the shortest time would be 5 days and the longest 9 weeks. However we recommend you to stay 2-3 weeks or longer to benefit your stay the most.The longer you stay the more economical it is for you. You can join the retreat always on Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. and leave on Fridays at 3 p.m.
All levels are welcome. Also beginners.

There is about 4 hours of teaching during the weekdays consisting; asanas, pranyama, talks on yoga and yin yoga. Weekends are free. More detailed information regarding the content of the program will be send to you when you contact us for inquiry or booking.

Please also note that week starting on the 11th of July and the 1st of August, Gabriella is teaching Yin Yoga in the afternoon.
Gabriella Tengström is an excellent teacher and she has been teaching yoga at the retreat and in Helsinki since 1999.

The fee for one week (5 days from Sunday to Friday) is; 400 Euro, two weeks; 750 Euro, three weeks; 1100 Euro and four weeks; 1400 Euro. In case you would like to stay longer than 4 weeks ask for price.
There is also a possibility to pay by work-exchange. In case this would interest you then please contact us asp. as this is possible only for 3 people/season.

What to bring
Bring sheets or a sleeping bag. In case you would forget or prefer to travel light you can hire sheets for 20 Euro/week. If you don't have a yoga mat you can use one of the yoga mats provided.
It is a good idea to take two towels. Soap for washing your clothes. Water bottle as it is recommendable to drink a lot of water during your stay. Warm clothes for cool evenings and a flash light for late August nights.
Desserts are not always prominent and if you have a sweet tooth we suggest you to bring some pocket money to enjoy all the cakes and different coffees in the Cafe.

Travel instructions
Arrival on Sundays at 6p.m. at Hanko railway station and departure is always on Fridays after brunch at 3 p.m.
If you are traveling from abroad we recommend you to choose a flight that arrives at Helsinki airport on Sunday at noon. There is a train connection from Helsinki to Hanko at 4p.m. The airport bus connection takes about 1/2 hour to the main railway station of Helsinki. The train journey to Hanko takes approximate. 2 hours and the fee is approximate 25 Euro. We will then meet you at Hanko Railway Station at 6p.m. on Sundays.
In case you would need to stay over night in Helsinki a good and economical hotel is KONGRESSIKOTI
Telephone: +358 -(0) 9 - 1356839
Address: Snellmaninkatu 15A 00170 Helsinki

Enrolment
The best way to make a reservation is to contact me by e-mail Stefan@YogaArtsMagic.Net or by phone +358 (0)40 5029811.
1st Payment: Once your booking have been confirmed, it will be secured by paying a deposit within a weeks time. You will be informed of the deposit and bank account details when we confirm your enrolment.
Please note that only when the payment of the deposit is done you have secured your reservation.
2nd Payment: The rest of the amount is to be paid in cash at arrival.

Terms and conditions
Make sure you have valid travel insurance as insurance is not included in the price.
Lodging, 2 meals/ day ( brunch and dinner), 2 yoga sessions/day (asana practice and pranayama) is included in price.
If you miss the arranged pick-up or departure be prepared to pay for a boat taxi approximate: 50 Euro. Only arranged transfers are included in price.

Cancellation fees will be incurred as follows
1st Payment:100 % loss of deposit if student decide not to come.
2nd Payment:100 % loss of payment if student decides to not complete the workshop.