CARLISLE BAY TO HOST FIRST-EVER YOGA RETREAT
May 22, 2018
Antigua luxury resort partners with renowned instructor to host weeklong
all-inclusive yoga getaway titled “A Journey through the Elements”
May 21, 2018 – Luxury Antiguan resort Carlisle Bay will host its first-ever yoga retreat – ‘A Journey through the Elements’ – on August 11-18, 2018. This new experience will be hosted by renowned international yoga instructor Tanja Mickwitz and will take guests on a unique, soul-searching journey through the five elements in a breathtaking and peaceful Caribbean setting.
The weeklong ‘A Journey through the Elements’ retreat will focus on the yoga tradition Panchamahabhutas – the five great elements – earth, wind, fire, air and space. With a sweeping backdrop of the rainforest set against an idyllic white sand beach, guests will immerse themselves fully in nature, while practicing yoga, breathing and meditation techniques.
Morning sessions will focus on dynamic practices to invigorate for the day, including Vinyasa, creative flow, stability, alignment, core strength and more. Afternoons will be reserved for slower flow, including grounding restorative yoga, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Shakti Meditation, and more.
This all-inclusive seven-night retreat open to a limited number of attendees to maintain an intimate atmosphere and encourage participants to forge a deeper connection to their practice.
The seven-day retreat includes:
· Earth – Vinyasa and Grounding Restorative Yoga
· Water – Focus on breathing techniques and Yoga Nidra
· Fire – Invigorating Vinyasa and Pranayama and Shakti Meditation
· Air – Heart Healing Meditation
· Space – Liberating Vinyasa and Fire Ceremony & Circle
To complement the weeklong yoga retreat, guests will also enjoy several included active pursuits around the island to explore Antigua’s natural beauty and elements. These include:
· Horseback riding trek
· Helicopter and car tour around the island
· Sunset cruise along the coastline
Additionally, contemporary jewelry brand Daily Jewellery is partnering with Carlisle Bay to provide all retreat participants with the brand’s iconic Chakra bracelet. The bracelet symbolizes the inner wellness and harmony guests are striving for on this exotic island retreat.
Famous for designing the original Chakra bracelet, Daisy Jewellery is an established, elegant brand and a like-minded partner for Carlisle Bay’s Yoga Retreat based on a journey through the elements. Daisy Jewellery designs are influenced by spirituality and the brand is known for being at the forefront of inspiring the jewelry-meets-wellness trend.
A Journey through the Elements at Carlisle Bay will be held on August 11-18, 2018. Prices for the seven-night, all-inclusive retreat start from $4,999 on an all-inclusive basis. Price also includes 22.5% government tax and service charge. To book visit www.carlisle-bay.com or call +1 268 484 0000
About Carlisle Bay – Antigua (www.carlisle-bay.com)
Carlisle Bay is located on a secluded cove on Antigua’s idyllic South coast, surrounded by lush rainforest, white sand and the pristine Caribbean Sea. As a member of Leading Hotels of the World, the property seamlessly blends urban chic and Caribbean charm with 82 calm, contemporary designed luxury suites, each with private balcony or terrace leading directly to the shore. Carlisle Bay’s activities showcase its beautiful setting, including water sports, world-class sailing, guided rainforest treks, tennis on nine courts and a state-of-the-art gym. Families are welcome, with specialized activity programs designed exclusively for kids and teens. The property features an ultra-chic library outfitted with state of the art fiber-optic lighting, a 42-seat screening room (the first in the Caribbean), four outstanding restaurants and the spectacular 17,000-square-foot Blue Spa.
