Les cours hebdomadaires du Yoga de l'Energie
Energy Yoga and Freedom
Monday 5th - Friday 10th 2024 in Italy
As a result of my passion for yoga, the fine arts and good food, I'm delighted to organise for you a retreat in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the Italian region where I grew up, in the heart of the Mitteleuropa, in partnership with the Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa.
THE ENERGY YOGA RETREAT
If respectful practice is at the heart of Roger Clerc's teaching of Energy Yoga, freedom can be one of its most profound benefits.
Energy Yoga teaches us to feel and respect our abilities, without forcing ourselves. By getting rid of the voluntarism associated with "show yoga", that of the beautiful postures you usually find on Instagram, Energy Yoga teaches us to welcome our body, our mind and our emotions, just as they are. It helps us to distinguish them from ourselves, and therefore to "differentiate the spectacle from the spectator". This is how, by stepping back into our infinite inner space, a deep and true freedom can flourish, a space of calm can settle in and we can, perhaps, catch a glimpse of serenity.
In practical terms, we will explore our morphology dynamically using the techniques illustrated by Roger Clerc in his publications "Diagnostique de la Personnalité" and "Portrait flash". We will then practise with conscious gestures, trying to forget all the classical images of yoga in favour of postures that are beautiful because they come alive from inside of us, because they are right for us, as Roger Clerc wrote.
Welcomed in a unique setting, we'll be able to spread our wings in one of the halls of the Castello di Spessa, in the park and gardens, on one of the castle terraces or in the natural setting of the Casa di Caccia - a farmhouse situated on a hill opposite the castle, with a view of the castle and the Collio vineyards. In addition, the yoga class organised in the warm water of the castle's Summer Club pool will allow us to experience physically demanding poses thanks to the support of the water, exploring a new freedom of movement.
DETAILED COURSE PROGRAMME
Yoga Practice: 8 Energy Yoga classes of 1hr 15min.
Class days / times: during the morning, on Monday 06/05, Tuesday 07/05, Thursday 09/05 and Friday 10/05 from 9.00 to 10.15 and from 11.15 to 12.30.
On Monday 06/05 after the yoga class, culinary welcome with a wine tasting of 3 wines in the castle's historic cellars for lunch. On Wednesday 08/05 no yoga classes, but cultural and culinary programme, i.e. from 17.00 a double lecture on the history, archaeology, gems and cameos of Aquileia, formerly the second city of the Roman Empire. Speakers: my husband Dr. Joachim Ott (Historian - University of Heidelberg and Frankfurt) and myself (Archaeologist - University of Frankfurt). A 4-course gourmet dinner will follow with tasting of 4 wines from the Castello di Spessa estate at the restaurant La Tavernetta al Castello. This cultural and culinary programme is included in the accommodation package.
Participants: all ages (> 14 years), all levels of yogic ability, min. 5, max. 15 yogis!
Language: depending on participants, FR or EN or DE or IT or in bilingual format.
Location: Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa, Via Spessa 1 - 34070 Capriva del Friuli - near Gorizia - Friuli-Venezia Giulia Italy - depending on the theme of the classes and the weather, in one of the castle halls, on one of the terraces with a view of the Collio hills and the vineyards, in the park or gardens of the castle, in the countryside in the Casa di Caccia, a farmhouse on a hill facing the castle, with views of the castle and vineyards, in the heated pool of the castle's Summer Club.
General Price:
Full retreat: €280/person.
Drop-in class: €38/person.
Pool class without accommodation: €60/person.
Deposit when booking: €50/person.
Cancellation and partial refund of deposit possible until 31/01/2024 - cancellation fee €20/person.
Balance due until 15/03/2024: €230/person.
Cancellation and partial refund of balance possible until 15/04/2024 - cancellation fee €50/person.
Price for yogis of Le Héron Bleu:
Full course: €250 or 8 classes of your card of 5, 10 or 30 classes/person.
Only the full retreat can be booked using the sessions on the subscription cards.
Drop-in class: €33/person.
Pool class without accommodation: €55/person.
Deposit when booking: €50 or 2 classes of your card of 5, 10 or 30 classes/person.
Cancellation and partial refund of deposit possible until 31/01/2024 - cancellation fee 1 class of your card of 5, 10 or 30 classes or €20/person.
Balance due until 15/03/2024: €200 or 6 classes of your card of 5, 10 or 30 classes/person.
Cancellation and partial refund of balance possible until 15/04/2024 - cancellation fee 2 classes of your card of 5, 10 or 30 session or €50/person.
For bookings for the "Yoga of Energy and Freedom" retreat and the stay at Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa or for the stay only, please follow the link below or contact me directly.
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday 05/05/2024 - Saturday 11/05/2024
With a history of almost eight centuries, the Castello di Spessa welcomes us to Capriva del Friuli, in an estate that lies in the heart of the Collio Goriziano, the hills and vineyards west of the town of Gorizia. Over the centuries, such prestigious figures as Giacomo Casanova and Lorenzo Da Ponte, the Venetian poet and librettist who wrote the librettos for 3 of Mozart's great operas, have stayed at the castle.
INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE
- an information pack about the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region when you make your booking
- stay of 6 nights/7 days, from Sunday 05/05/2024 to Saturday 11/05/2024
- top-quality breakfast in the ancient kitchens/rooms of the castle
- a double lecture on the history, archaeology, gems and cameos of Aquileia
- a 4-course gourmet dinner with 4 wines from the Castello di Spessa estate at the restaurant La Tavernetta al Castello
- a 3-wine tasting with a 3-course lunch in the historic cellars of Castello di Spessa
- 1 entry to the swimming pool for 1 or 2 adults, depending on the type of accommodation booked (single or double room or apartment)
- 10% discount on all beauty treatments at the Vinum Spa of the Castello di Spessa
- a welcome gift to be discovered on arrival in Spessa.
Please note: the elements that make up the accommodation package cannot be offered and booked separately, BUT it is possible to book only the accommodation package with the cultural and culinary program, without the yoga workshop, in order to enjoy this unique combination!
NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION PACKAGE
Travel: transport and transfers to and from Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa, Italy. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further information and useful addresses.
Meals: all meals and drinks other than those listed in the package above, including all children's meals (except breakfast). You will receive a list of good addresses for the region before departure.
Travel insurance: travel insurance for all participants in the event that you decide to cancel (change of decision, illness, unemployment, etc.).
Additional activities: all activities linked to the Golf Club of the Castello di Spessa (upon request, 9- or 18-hole green fee, introductory and advanced golf classes, golf courses and camps for children, teenagers and adults), additional entries to the swimming pool and spa, purchase of local wines and products, bike hire, any excursions, tourist guides, entry to museums, car hire, etc...
TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION
The Castello di Spessa Golf Wine Resort & Spa offers 3 types of accommodation for our retreat, all equipped with air conditioning/heating, quality bedding, private shower and toilet, hairdryer, WI-FI:
1 - The Casale in Collina
Situated at the top of a small hill facing the castle, 400 metres from it, this independent former farmhouse is surrounded by nature. It's the ideal solution for finding inner peace, just a stone's throw from all the comforts of the resort. From the shared terrace on the top floor, you can look out over the Collio. The rooms overlook the castle, vineyards and golf course.
Price:
Double room: €746/person
Double room stay extension: €131/room and night
Double room, single use: €896
Double room, single use stay extension: €75/night
Children: free up to the age of 8, €45/night and children aged 9 to 14 in a double room, extra bed = sofa bed, breakfast included, 3-course lunch in the historic cellars €35, all other meals à la carte.
Pets: €15/night
Additional swimming pool entrance : €20/ day and person.
Parking: free of charge.
Booking and payment:
1st deposit when booking: €150/adult, €30/child aged 9 to 17 to Ida Anceschi/Le Héron Bleu.
Cancellation and partial refund of 1st deposit possible until 31/01/2024 - cancellation fee €50/adult and €10/kind.
2nd non-refundable deposit before 25/03/2024: €200 directly to the hotel by credit card (Visa, Master Card) or bank transfer. Balance: at the end of your stay, directly to the hotel.
The first night will be charged (100%) in the event of cancellation from 01/05/2024 or of absence.
2 - La Tavernetta al Castello
Situated at the base of the castle, 300 metres from it, the Tavernetta al Castello offers double and triple rooms with a refined country atmosphere, minibar, safe, some with balcony, view of the castle or the vineyards and the golf course.
Price :
Double room: €803/person
Double room stay extension: €158/room and night
Double room, single use: €953
Double room, single use stay extension: €86/night
Children: free up to the age of 8, €45/night and children aged 9 to 17 in a double or triple room in an extra bed, breakfast included, 3-course lunch in the historic cellars €35, all other meals à la carte.
Triple room: €773/person
Triple room stay extension: €180/room and night
Pets: €15/night
Additional swimming pool entrance : €20/ day and person.
Parking: free of charge.
Booking and payment :
1st deposit when booking: €150/adult, €30/child aged 9 to 17 to Ida Anceschi/Le Héron Bleu.
Cancellation and partial refund of 1st deposit possible until 31/01/2024 - cancellation fee €50/adult and €10/kind.
2nd non-refundable deposit before 25/03/2024: €200 directly to the hotel by credit card (Visa, Master Card) or bank transfer. Balance: at the end of your stay, directly to the hotel.
3 - Appartamenti nelle Vigne
A former, independent farmhouse with garden situated on a small hill opposite the castle, 350 metres from it, it offers 6 apartements for 2 - 4 people. It's the ideal place to wake up, open the window and enjoy the surrounding nature with a view on the castle, the vineyards and the golf course.
Facilities: 1 or 2 double bedrooms with quality bedding, living room with dining area and sofa bed, fully equipped kitchen.
Price :
Apartment with 1 double bedroom: €836/person
Stay extension: €164/apartment and night
Apartment with 1 double bedroom, single use: €1016
Stay extension: €130/apartment and night
Children: free up to 8 years, €45/night and children aged 9 to 17 years in flat with double room in extra bed = sofa bed, breakfast included, 3-course lunch in the historic cellars €35, all other meals à la carte.
Apartment with 2 double bedrooms, occupancy of 3 adults: €803/person
Stay extension: €182/apartment and night
Apartment with 2 double bedrooms, occupancy of 4 adults: €803/person
Stay extension: €245/apartment and night
Pets: €15/night
Additional swimming pool entrance : €20/ day and person.
Parking: free of charge.
Booking and payment :
1st deposit when booking: €150/adult, €30/child aged 9 to 17 to Ida Anceschi/Le Héron Bleu.
Cancellation and partial refund of 1st deposit possible until 31/01/2024 - cancellation fee €50/adult and €10/kind.
2nd non-refundable deposit before 25/03/2024: €200 directly to the hotel by credit card (Visa, Master Card) or bank transfer. Balance: at the end of your stay, directly to the hotel.
THE FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA
Discover a hidden gem in Italy!
Friuli Venezia Giulia (Italian: Friuli-Venezia Giulia) is an autonomous region in north-eastern Italy, with a population of around 1.2 million, covering an area of 7,924 km2 and with Trieste as its capital.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia is made up of two distinct geographical parts: Friuli, which accounts for 90% of the region's territory, and Venezia Giulia. The first toponym, "Friuli", comes from the Latin forum julii, a trading centre in Roman times that corresponds to the small modern town of Cividale. The second toponym, "Venezia Giulia", was coined by the linguist Graziadio Isaia Ascoli to reflect the fact that this territory belonged to the Republic of Venice for centuries, with the exception of Trieste, which was an Austrian port from 1382 to 1919.
This region is surrounded by the Adriatic Sea to the South and by the Alps to the North. To its West lies the Veneto region, with Venice, around 1 hour away by car or train. To the North it borders to Austria (Klagenfurt is 1 - 2 hours away), and to the East to Slovenia (Ljubljana is around 1 hour away). The territory is very varied, with mountains, hills and plains, rocky coasts between Duino and Trieste and sandy beaches between Grado and Lignano. The main rivers are the Tagliamento and the Isonzo.
When booking your retreat and stay, you'll receive an interesting package of information about the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region as a gift. For further information about this hidden gem of Italy, please do not hesitate to visit the website of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia Tourist Office or contact me directly.
Come and discover the rich history of this region of Mitteleuropa, whose border town of Gorizia (in Italy) and its Slovenian counterpart Nova Gorica will be the European Capitals of Culture in 2025!
