ECO ESCAPE: DIANSHAN LAKE YOGA RETREAT
Where: Dianshan Lake, Qingpu
When: August 7rd-8th 2010 2 days 1 night
Enjoy the perfect summer and escape the city rush for a weekend. Get back to nature and embrace the cool breeze surrounding the biggest lake in Shanghai district. Lake Dianshan (淀山湖;Diànshān Hú) is a huge natural freshwater lake, located in the west of Zhu Jiajiao, Qingpu, only about 1 hour drive from downtown Shanghai, and is the only natural lake in the area. The pro team from Eternity Fitness once again sets a new destination for fun, fitness and the great outdoors.

With an increasing number of people practicing the ancient art of yoga, the benefits of yoga are also becoming more widely understood. The consistent practice of yoga can decrease mental and physical stress, improve health, and reduce negative thoughts. Participants will spend time on how to advance in the practice of asana (yoga exercises), pranayama (yoga breathing techniques), deep relaxation and meditation. As yoga is a comprehensive science paying attention to all aspects of human life, the food offered will be prepared according to yogic principles: vegetarian, no garlic or onions, no eggs, no coffee or other stimulants. ECO- ESCAPE will allow you total relaxation and achieve a mind and body balance. This is a great opportunity to get out of the busy and hectic routine of Shanghai life and back to nature and embrace the calmness. Give yourself time to reflect and re-evaluate your life. A yoga retreat is a perfect place to spend time during life transitions, such as recovery from illness, separation or bereavement, a time of career change. This retreat will surely result in a healthier, stronger you. You will emerge with a new vitality, clarity of mind and increased confidence and energy.

Day 1
8:00am Meet and Leave from Eternity Jingan
9:00am Arrive at Dianshan Lake
10:00am Psychic Flow Yoga Session
12:00pm Western style lunch
1:00pm Relaxing by the lake or explore the waterways by kayak.
2:00pm The Art of Breathing and Meditation (Workshop)
3:00pm Ayurvedic Yoga therapies and how yoga can help you (Workshop)
6:00pm Enjoy the sunset and specially prepared yoga meals and relax under the stars
Day 2
6.30am Morning Sun Salutations
8:30am Breakfast
10:00am The Science of Breathing and Positive Thinking (Workshop)
11:00am Living the Yoga Life (Workshop)
12:00pm Local Lunch Cuisine
1:00pm Rest of the afternoon relaxing by the lake.
3:00pm Power Yoga Session
5:30pm Pack up and Leave Dianshan Lake
6:30pm Return to Shanghai

To register: info@eternity-fitness.com or call 6215 1519
1 690 RMB per person early bird discount before 28th July
1794 RMB members 1994RMB non-members register by August 5th
includes entrance fee into private yacht club estate and facilities, transport, western style breakfast, 2 lunches and dinner (includes soft drinks, tea, bottled water etc ) , all training and equipment, 1 night stay in lakeside villa. All English speaking top level instructors, 2 Free group Classes at Eternity (Kickboxing, bootcamp yoga pilates aerobics etc.)
Event will be postponed due to bad weather or not enough ppl.
Minimum 8 maximum 15 participants

hello
how many people do you need for this date???
thanks!
if i can get a group tog. can we get a slight discount?

yes there are still spaces left. How many ppl do you have? Yes we can give discount for groups of 3 or more

there'll be a few different instructors attending heres the bio for the senior yoga teacher

Yogiraj Vipul “Dr V” born in the Aryan family, North India. Started
his spiritual and physical pursuit of Yoga under guidance from his
parents according to tradition who have for generations practiced the
ancient art and operates a Yoga Shala and teaching center in Inda.
Vipul holds a Doctorate’s degree in Yoga Science and also has two
Master degrees-- one in Yoga Philosophy and one in Sanskrit (-the
ancient language of yoga). He has also completed a Post Graduate
Diploma in Yoga and holistic health and has in-depth knowledge about
Ayurveda and Yogic Therapeutic System. Dr Vipul has written
dissertation about the benefits of Yoga and his many research papers
about yoga and culture have been published in famous Yoga magazines.
He has been guest speaker at international Yoga conferences and many
times at national seminars in India.

Vipul has been teaching yoga asana, philosophy & Sanskrit for many
years. His teaching methodology focuses on Pranic energy healing for
opening psychic energy channels and mental peace. Yogiraj Vipul’s
classes are taught with a perfect balance of strength and relaxing
poses. Each posture performed with proper alignment and scientific
approach. He is dedicated to share his deep understanding and
experience of pure yoga in a peaceful and caring environment.