Mind & Body
Relax. Unwind. De-stress. Our wellness breaks will help you find ways to improve your
mind and your body.
IMPORTANT FACTS
- Tranquil Country Houses
superbly suited for relaxing
retreats.
- We recognise your health is a
serious issue - our expert leaders
are qualified where relevant. Ask
us for more details.
- Timings are given as an
indication only and sometimes
vary to fit in more sessions.
- See our 2009 Walking Holidays
brochure for more information on
Classic Walking holidays.
- The cost of transport and leaders
is included for any guided walks.
- None of these holidays require
specialist equipment but many
require something to lie on, so
you might like to buy your own
exercise mat.
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| Alexander Technique |
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The Alexander Technique teaches balance, support,
co-ordination, and how to move, sit, lie or stand with
the minimum of strain on your body. Demonstrations
and instruction in the morning is followed by a free
afternoon. Evenings mix further instruction with
opportunities to socialise.
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Ideal for beginners and those with some experience of
Alexander Technique. |
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| Alexander
Technique and Walking |
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The Alexander Technique can help you walk more
easily, too! These relaxing breaks follow the same format as our standard
Alexander Technique holidays with the option of a guided afternoon walk each
day. You will need a certain amount of
kit for walking, click
here for details.
| Fri 20 March 2009 (3nts) |
South Downs |
John Edwards |
£299 |
| Sat 13 June 2009 (7nts) |
Isle of Wight |
Shella Parry |
£639 |
| Sat 26 Sept 2009 (7nts) |
Exmoor |
John Edwards |
£639 |
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| Ideal for beginners and those with some experience of
Alexander Technique who can walk up to 4 or 5 miles
in an afternoon. |
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| Yoga, Molyvos (Greece) |
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7 days of yoga, sun and relaxation. You will be staying at the Sun Rise Hotel, nestled on a hillside in a beautiful peaceful location, 2km from the bustle of Molyvos town. Newly renovated the hotel has 75 en-suite rooms and facilities include a gym, sauna and spa pool, with excellent terraces so really relax through the day.
A typical day begins with sunrise yoga, in the grounds of the Hotel on a daily basis, followed breakfast in the hotel. A further yoga class with Joan is followed by free time to enjoy the pool, gym or a walk around the local area. On an evening you can enjoy a relaxing meal at the hotel with the HF classic walking group. On one afternoon a yoga workshop is included. On the other afternoons there are options to take local excursions, visit the hot springs to really take advantage of this perfect base.
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Great value |
All holidays delivered by HF Holidays leaders
For maximum flexibility, local transport is not included in the price.
Accommodation in twin en-suite rooms at carefully selected hotels.
Half Board – breakfast and evening meal
Holidays ‘with flight’ include a return flight from the UK to the destination airport and a direct coach transfer to the hotel. You also have the option of a ‘no flight’ option and make your own arrangements.
Service charges and local taxes including UK airport tax. |
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| Relax
through Yoga |
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Learn to relax and change your life. Yoga takes you to
a different level of consciousness. Your body can be
more supple and flexible, your mind calmer, and it will
improve your concentration. We'll teach you postures
(asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and
relaxation in morning and early evening sessions, with
plenty of free time to enjoy the local area and the
company of other guests.
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| Ideal for beginners and those with some experience of
yoga.. |
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| Relax
through Yoga and Walking |
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This healthy combination offers the same great programme
as our Relax through Yoga
holidays, with
an afternoon guided walk in place of free afternoons. A certain amount of kit is needed for
walking, click here for
details.
*Under 18s half price
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| Lyengar (Power) Yoga
and Circle Dance NEW |
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Iyengar Yoga concentrates on precise, accurate
physical alignment. It's popular with athletes and
climbers, to mobilise and safeguard their joints and
enhance muscular elasticity. As well as covering the
basics, our expert tutor will introduce you to some of
the distinctive inverted poses. Afternoon guided walks
complement the yoga sessions.
| Sat 12 Sept 2009 (4nts) |
Cotswolds |
Joan Stonehouse |
£399 |
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Who
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| Ideal for beginners and those with some experience
of yoga who can walk up to 4 or 5 miles in an
afternoon.. |
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Who
is it for? |
People with a good level of fitness and some
previous experience of yoga. |
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| Yoga
and Circle Dance |
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Experience this natural synergy. Yoga sessions each
morning and late afternoon are complemented by
afternoon and evening sessions discovering circle
dances from around the world.
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Who
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| Anyone from beginners to those with some
experience of circle dancing or yoga. |
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| Anyone
can Meditate |
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Slow down. Chill out. Get to know yourself and
learn to relax through meditation. We'll practice
breathing techniques and meditation using
different senses to benefit us physically,
emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Full
morning sessions are complemented by a
shorter session in the late afternoon.
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Who
is it for? |
Ideal for beginners and those with some
experience of meditation. |
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| T'ai Chi |
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T'ai Chi is a Chinese practice for health and
wellbeing involving slow, flowing movement,
which encourages quietness, awareness, and
relaxation. Full morning, late afternoon, and
evening sessions include simple exercises that
build into the flowing sequences of movement
you can practise at home..
*Under 18s half price
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Who
is it for? |
| Ideal for beginners and those with some
experience of T'ai Chi. |
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| Ta'i
Chi and Walking |
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Taking the same successful format as our T’ai Chi breaks, we use the afternoons for leisurely
guided walks of up to 5 miles. A certain amount of kit is needed for walking, click
here for details
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Who
is it for? |
| Ideal for beginners and those with some
experience of T'ai Chi, who can walk up to 4 or
5 miles in an afternoon.. |
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| Pilates
Technique |
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Improve your strength and posture, reduce
physical and mental stress. Pilates is a fun way
of exercising for life. It's also a useful tool in
managing back pain. Morning and late
afternoon sessions with an expert tutor leave
you plenty of free time to explore the local area.
| Mon 30 March 2009 (4nts) |
South Downs |
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£379 |
| Fri 19 June 2009 (3nts) |
Derbyshire Dales |
Name to follow |
£319 |
| Wed 23 Sept 2009 (3nts) |
Exmoor |
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£319 |
*Under 18s half price
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Who
is it for? |
| Ideal for beginners and those with experience of
Pilates to an intermediate level. |
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| Pilates
Technique & Walking |
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Optional guided walks complement the morning
and late afternoon Pilates sessions on this
popular variant of our
Pilates Technique break. A certain amount of kit is needed for walking, click here for details.
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Who
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| Ideal for beginners and those with experience
of Pilates to an intermediate level, who can walk
up to 4 or 5 miles in an afternoon. |
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| Get
Going, Get Fit |
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We'll help you make exercise part of a daily
routine, so you can enjoy life without fear of injury
caused by bad movement technique. Learn how
to protect your knees and back, improve your
suppleness, strength, stamina, and co-ordination.
Short guided walks in the afternoons, Pilates,
Feldenkrais techniques, and even a bit of dancing
complement the sessions with expert tuition.
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Who
is it for? |
Ideal for beginners and those with experience of
fitness techniques, who can walk up to 4 to 6
miles in an afternoon. |
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| Swimming for Beginners |
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It's surprising how many adults can't swim, or
have no confidence in water. With an experienced
coach and the beautiful and relaxed surroundings
of Alltshellach, Glencoe, we'll take you gently
through the basics. There'll be two-hour sessions
each day, leaving you free to explore this dramatic
area..
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Who
is it for? |
| IIdeal for beginners. |
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