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Inner Light Yoga & Health Co

Inner Light Yoga & Health Co, 5 Mill Hall, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7JN, UK Tel 01622 715576, email: [email protected], www.yogapilatesholidays.com, www.innerlightyoga.co.uk, www.rosemariesorokin.com

Yoga, Meditation & Self-Care Retreat Cocoon Retreat Centre, Portugal

Sat 26 Oct – Sat 2 Nov 2019 FREE copy of Rose-Marie’s book ‘The Miracle of Yes’

Welcome to Paradise! And a week of Yoga, Meditation, Deep Relaxation and Self-Care!

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.yogapilatesholidays.com/

http://www.innerlightyoga.co.uk/

http://www.rosemariesorokin.com/



For many of us, our day-to-day reality is a demanding job and many social obligations. New technologies that were designed to make our lives easier & simpler somehow have added more to our already full day. We’re expected to be available all the time and at the end of the day we have very little time left over for personal space and relaxation.

Our culture tells us that being ‘busy’ is somehow a good thing. Busy-ness is often associated with being in demand and successful. It is becoming harder and harder to find our true self in this sea of endless activities and obligations.

When was the last time you felt fully relaxed and energised? When was the last time you had the space to really focus on to the things that are truly important to you? This Retreat is designed for you to do just that. To step away from our daily dramas, and get a greater perspective on ourselves, our goals, our desires, & our friendships.

At this Retreat, expect sunrise meditation, and afternoon naps by the pool. Expect lovingly prepared, nourishing, healthy meals every day, and creative, flowing yoga classes. Expect to find new inspiration, new friendships, great conversations & laughter… and with plenty of time for self-reflection.

Cocoon Retreat Centre is situated close to the breath-taking Atlantic coast (approx. 8 km from the beach), near the pretty fishing village of Zambujiera del Mar in the Alentejo region, known for its long stretches of untouched coastline and white-washed villages. Cocoon is a 275 acre farm and retreat haven offering inspiration, serenity and community and a place of understated beauty and rustic luxury. The setting is magical; between cosy hammocks and the freshwater lake, you'll begin to lose track of time. The closest village is the charming Vila Nova de Milfontes. The Vicentine Coast Natural Park runs about 100km down the coast. This protected area has a wild character, offering breath-taking landscapes. The coast is ideal for swimming and surfing as well as glorious hiking along the sandstone crags. The water comes from Cocoon’s own spring and is heated with solar panels. There is also a fresh water lake where you can go for a swim and there are bicycles to borrow to explore the area and cycle to the beach. There's also world-class hiking, on the famed Costa Vicentina trail. The temperature in October is between 16-21 degrees C. We'll be practicing in 2 different spaces, on a gorgeous platform beneath a canopy of old growth pines and in a beautiful high ceiling, light filled studio on the property.

Cocoon was featured in The Guardian as one of the top 20 yoga retreat venues in 2018 and has received 5 star reviews throughout.







Accommodation & Food Philosophy

Comfortable, clean and elegant rooms open onto an outdoor courtyard. Each room has two beds that can be set apart as a twin or joined as a king size double. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms bar two which share a bathroom between them. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space to relax, read or sit and chat.

Three delicious and nourishing vegetarian (vegan on request) meals will be served each day. The food is local, the majority of the produce coming from Cocoon's garden or a nearby farm. A typical breakfast includes eggs, local fruit, Greek yogurt, homemade granola, local honey, homemade jam, slow-baked bread and a daily tonic. Lunch is often a bowl; a base of ancient grains like farro topped with avocado, roasted veggies, nori or mixed greens. For dinner, delight in Indian or Japanese inspired curries, Mediterranean stews, legumes, rice, salad and dessert.







Yoga, Meditation, Relaxation and Personal Development Classes with Rose-Marie Rose-Marie Sorokin, B.A., BWY Dip, fully qualified Yoga teacher with 25 years experience. Rose-Marie is passionate about Yoga, Meditation and Personal & Spiritual Development and has inspired thousands of people to make positive changes in their lives. She has a unique ability to create a calm, inspiring and nurturing environment in her classes and workshops so that everyone can benefit. Rose-Marie is also a coach, astrologer, photographer and author. All yoga and meditation classes are suitable for complete beginners as well as more experienced practitioners. Rose-Marie is the author of ‘The Miracle of Yes – Reconnecting with Purpose, Passion and Peace, and Creating a Life You Love’. You will receive a FREE copy of her book before the Retreat. Some of the material in the book will be used in the Self-Care Workshops. Have a look here at Rose-Maries’ author website www.rosemariesorokin.com

Daily Schedule

Arrival at the property after 2pm on 26 October, and leaving after yoga & breakfast on 2 Nov. Each day is balanced between group activities, and plenty of free time to do as you wish. There are lots of optional activities, and you can participate as much or as little as you want. Below is a schedule just to give you a general idea (it tends to vary once we actually get going).

8.00am – 8.30am – Meditation 8.30am – 9.30am - Yoga 9.30am – Breakfast 10.30am - 1pm – Free time (Chill out by the lake, adventure to the beach, or take a nap on one of the hammocks) 1pm - 2pm - Lunch 2pm-5.30 – Free time 5.30pm – 6.45pm -The afternoon activity varies. It will be a yoga class or workshop or a bit of both. It varies depending on the direction of the group. 7pm Dinner








Costs

All costs are per person £1195 single occupancy room, en-suite £1095 single occupancy room with shared bathroom £995 sharing a twin or double room, en-suite £895 sharing a twin or double room with shared bathroom Includes: 7 night’s accommodation and use of all facilities 3 delicious meals each day Coffee, herbal tea, spring water Two yoga classes most days with one yoga free day. Meditation classes and 3 Self-Care Workshops Bicycles to explore the area Information on hiking trails Not included: Flights (approx. £150) Airport transfers from Lisbon (we will try to group people together to share this cost). You can also hire a car. Travel insurance Travel Arrangements Please note: Don’t book your flights until I get back to you with the recommended flight as I would like the whole group to travel together if possible. Flights are to Lisbon. Lisbon is just under 2 hours drive away from Cocoon.

If possible we will try to get everyone on the same flight so that we can share transfers. The cost for a minibus is approximately £40-£50 per person each way. This depends a little on how many of us are sharing.

Hiring a car is also a good option. If you hire a car you can then make trips to villages and the beach during the week. There are no bus facilities from the retreat centre.

Payment options: A deposit of £300 secures your place (non-returnable)

1. Cheque payable to R T Axon and sent to Inner Light Yoga, 5 Mill Hall, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7JN. 2. Paypal via www.rosemariesorokin.com – deposit only. 3. Bank transfer. Contact us for details at [email protected].

You will receive a confirmation email once we have received your booking form and payment. A payment plan is available for anyone wanting to spread the cost of the yoga break. Upon paying the deposit, you can contact us to set up monthly instalments on a designated day. The full amount will need to be received by 1 September 2019. You can pay the deposit via PayPal or bank transfer (preferred). Outstanding and full payments are accepted by bank transfer or cheque only. If you're outside the UK, we recommend paying via Transfer Wise as it's a

cheaper way to pay a foreign bank account.









Inner Light Yoga & Health Co,5 Mill Hall, Aylesford, Kent ME20 7JN

Tel 00 44 (0)1622 715576

[email protected]

www.rosemariesorokin.com

Booking form – Yoga, Meditation & Self-Care Retreat, Cocoon Portugal, 26 Oct-2 Nov 2019 Please use a separate form for each person booking a place.

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Payment details: Payment consists of a £300 non-returnable deposit followed by a balance by 1 Sep 2019 the latest.

You can pay by cheque or by credit card online via Paypal (deposit only).

Once we receive payment we'll send you a confirmation which also acts as your receipt.

Cheques made out to 'R T Axon'. Full payment is due 1 Sep 2019.

EARLY BIRD OFFER: £100 OFF IF YOU BOOK BEFORE 28 FEB 2019

Please note that if you want to share a room and we are unable to find someone who would like to share, you would have to pay the single room rate.

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Please also fill in the questions on the next page. We would be very grateful if you could also answer the questions below: Age & Occupation:

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Booking Terms and Conditions

1. It is the customer’s responsibility to check the reservation and ensure that the particulars contained therein are correct. 2. The customer shall pay Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of £250

for each person named in the reservation. 3. The balance monies due shall be paid by the customer to Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) 4 May 2017 the

latest. Bookings after this date must be paid in full at time of booking. Payment can be made via the web site (Paypal – deposit only), cheque or bank transfer. If payment of either the deposit or the balance is not received by the due date Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) reserves the right to cancel the reservation and retain the deposit.

4. In the event of cancellation by the customer, regardless of the circumstances, the following refund fees, minus the deposit, apply. The deposit is non-refundable, as mentioned in 2:

5. Cancellation 4 weeks or less before due arrival date, 0% refund 6. Cancellation 4-6 weeks before due arrival date, 25% refund 7. Cancellation 6-12 weeks before due arrival date, 50% refund 8. Cancellation more than 12 weeks before due arrival date, 100% refund 9. Due to teacher cancellations or other situations beyond our control, Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin)

reserves the right to change bookings and shall inform the customer as soon as possible. We do not accept responsibility for any costs incurred, including airfare.

10. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) is not held liable for flight costs. 11. The customer shall not use the property except for permitted use and shall not use the property for any offensive, noisy, dangerous,

illegal, entertainment, immoral or improper purposes. The customer shall not do anything which may be a nuisance or annoyance to Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) and its guests, staff or owners.

12. The customer shall keep all Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) fixtures, fittings, furniture and effects in a clean and good condition and shall replace any articles which are destroyed or missing with articles of a similar kind and of equal value.

13. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) reserves the right at its sole discretion to terminate use of the property or any of its facilities by the customer in the event of any breach of these terms and conditions. The customer will be required to vacate the property and Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) shall not refund payment or accept any consequential liability damages or loss.

14. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) retains all copyright licence rights and sole exclusive ownership of the information, photographs and material displayed on its website. The material may not be modified, copied or used in any other way.

15. Any user of the website has to be 18 years of age or older and agrees to be entirely financially responsible for all charges and other fees arising from use of the website.

16. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) accepts no responsibility for keeping the website up to date and will not be liable for any loss by its failure to do so. We are not responsible for the contents of any links displayed on our website.

17. It is the customer’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has all the relevant travel documentation and arrives at the airport in time. 18. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) can accept no responsibility for delay or cancellation of any flights, train,

buses or other forms of transport. 19. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) reserves the right to alter any facility accommodation or yoga activity. 20. In the event that the customer decides to downgrade their accommodation after monies have been paid, the customer will not be

entitled to any refund. If the customer wishes to upgrade the new price will apply. 21. The customer must comply fully with all and any health and safety regulations introduced by Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim

Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin). The customer must ensure that he/she is medically and physically fit and able to use our facilities and participate in activities. Customers who have injuries or illnesses are advised to seek doctor’s advice if practicing yoga. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) is not liable for any injuries to the customer in his/her use of our facilities or participation in activities. A customer must always stop and rest if he/she is feeling any pain or sickness and inform the teacher of any previous injuries.

22. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) cannot accept any responsibility for loss or damage of personal possessions or valuables of the customer.

23. In the event of a customer having any complaint then he/she will not discuss this with any third party and shall notify Inner Light Yoga as soon as possible.

24. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) shall not be liable for any failures beyond its control. This covers natural disasters, war, ‘acts of God’, closure of airports, civil strife, accidents or failure to perform by third parties, including suppliers and subcontractors.

25. Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin) accepts no liability for loss, damage, injury or illnesses which may be received during the customers stay or travelling to and from Inner Light Yoga & Health Co (Tim Axon/Rose-Marie Sorokin).

26. We recommend that all customers have adequate travel, cancellation and medical insurance for the duration of the trip.





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