25 – 29 September 2023

Iyengar Yoga retreat in Cyprus with Stefano Bendandi

Embark on a rejuvenating journey at the Iyengar Yoga retreat in Cyprus, where your skilled instructor will guide you in this alignment-centered practice amidst the serene beauty of the Mediterranean island.

About Stefano

Stefano has been practicing IYENGAR®️ YOGA for 23 years.

Originally from Romagna, Stefano trained at the Iyengar®️ Yoga School in Ravenna. Stefano started teaching in 2007, obtaining the IYENGAR®️ Yoga teacher certification in 2012.

The same year he founded in Gokarna (India) the “Gokarna Yoga School” which he still runs. Stefano has deepened his practice for several months of study each year at the

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute (RIMYI) – awarded as the best yoga institute of India in 2017 – in Pune and the institutes of IYENGAR®️ Yoga in Mumbai under the guidance of Indian senior teachers.

Today Stefano continues to follow refresher sessions together with senior teachers. In November 2018 he obtained the Intermediate Junior II certificate which has now become Level II. He has held about 70 seminars in Europe and outside Europe.

Introduction to Iyengar Yoga

Iyengar Yoga, a rigorous process. The Iyengar Yoga certification process is considered the “gold standard” of Yoga teaching credentials. It is very rigorous, ensuring a well-trained instructor in the art, science, and philosophy of Yoga. Iyengar instructors take a decade of training before they are qualified to teach, not hours.

In an Iyengar® Yoga class, you can expect a safe and methodical approach to practising yoga postures and breathing techniques. The focus is on precision, alignment, and awareness throughout the practice. The class involves a carefully sequenced series of poses that aim to develop strength, flexibility, endurance, concentration, and relaxation.

The teacher, who is well-qualified, provides clear demonstrations and explanations. Additionally, individual correction and adjustment are given to ensure proper alignment and enhance the benefits of each posture.

Yoga holiday retreat weekly package with 5 days of Yoga

Stay date 24 – 30 September | Yoga course 25-29 September

Prices: €850 SINGLE Room | €695 DOUBLE Room

We welcome Iyengar yoga students of all ages and all nationalities, whether keen regular students or Iyengar teachers and aspiring teachers, and all enjoy meeting a stimulating mix of like-minded people: to practise Iyengar yoga in a purpose-built yoga space on the beautiful island of Cyprus.

Accommodation and food

You will stay at a traditional Cypriot holiday apartment in Tochni village.

Cyprus Villages facilities

All apartments feature a balcony, and you will have access to a swimming pool

What's meals are included

Breakfast and dinner are included but lunch can also be added to the package.

Special gift!

Each participant will also receive 10 free online classes after the end of their trip, in order to continue their Iyengar yoga practice

Schedule

Usually, classes start with standing and preparative postures and end with restorative poses and savasana.

Early morning classes are dedicated to pranayama. Morning classes are generally more dynamic and energetic.

The early morning Pranayama class is followed by a generous breakfast. The following 3h morning class will be dynamic and challenging. It will explore all the types of asana that Yoga contemplate. The afternoon part of the day is your own, to enjoy time on the beach for swimming or sunbathing, to explore locally, or just to relax away from the usual hectic pace of life.

Information

Facilities & Package info

We have a large yoga space designed and built specifically for our use with wall ropes. All equipment is provided, and we prefer that you do not bring your own so that the equipment used in class is uniform. Iyengar yoga uses props to help students practise the poses safely when there is stiffness or injury.

Cyprus Villages facilities:

All our apartments have their own character, but offer the same comfort.

All the apartments have either a patio or balcony, fully equipped modern kitchenette, shower/wc, free air condition in the bedrooms, central heating, free internet access and communal swimming pool at Cyprus Villages Tochni Taverna.

All our apartments are individual but in complexes of 5-8 apartments.

Your Yoga holiday at Tochni will include

• 6 nights en-suite accommodation in a traditional apartment.

• Half Board (breakfast & dinner) and vegetarian cuisine available on request.

• 4h IYENGAR® Yoga in 2 classes daily x 5 days

• 10 online IYENGAR® Yoga classes In the period following the retreat

• 4 days free transfer to and from a local beach, maybe, one class on the beach with sunset or sunrise

• 1 dinner symposium with lesson about connection between the philosophy of Yoga and stoicism

• Free access to the swimming pool

• Airport transfers booked upon request.

Course level

It is recommended that participants have been attending dynamic Yoga classes, regularly, for 1 year before joining this course. Participants should be used to practising inversions and backbends.

In general, a good level of fitness is required to participate. Students are eligible to participate if they are recovering from an injury, operation or serious illness, of course they have to provide full details on the application form or in an email, so Stefano can make an informed decision about their suitability.

BOOKING REQUEST

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Got questions? Just get in touch with us, for information, we’re happy to help 🙂

IYENGAR YOGA BOOKING REQUEST FORM

Mersinies 3, Tochni, Larnaca, Cyprus

E-Mail us:
reservations@cyprusvillages.com.cy

Call us:
+357 2433 2998