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 The Yoga Centre lies at the foothills of the Bukk National Park
in the peaceful mountain village of Bukkzserc, two hours drive East from
Budapest. 
The region is renowned all over Europe for the remarkable healing properties
of its thermal baths and hot mountain springs. This is a true paradise for
nature lovers and an ideal setting to enjoy the morning meditation and
yoga session, where a wide variety of topics can be explored including: - Yoga
philosophy
- Tai Chi / Qui Gong
- Chanting
- Colour
and sound healing
- Nutritional advice
The emphasis
of the week is on healthy living, wholesome food, and time to relax, let go
and recharge.
Each day can be as active or as laid back as one wishes.
The focus is
on unwinding at one's own pace with a strong emphasis on healthy living and general
nurturing of body, mind and soul. Most of all the aim is to have fun and
connect with the "inner child" in all of us.
The Yoga session:
Suitable for all levels of yoga, starts at 8.30am with
meditation and chanting that gently developes into yoga postures and deep
relaxation, specially designed to suit the requirements of the group. Ilonka
embraces the philosophy of yoga as a way of life. Her approach in class is
gentle with strong emphasis on the breath and inner self to enhance the bodys
own healing powers. The practice of breath movment flow increases maximum
mobility of the spine, freedom and wellbeing of the body, mind and spirit.
 Meals
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are prepared in the centre with mostly fresh organic produce, sourced locally
from the mainly self-sufficient villagers who are still very much in touch
with their old traditional ways and folk customs.
The afternoon activities:
...are entirely optional, and include trips to the local
thermal baths, walking tours in
the forest, vineyards and mountains or simply just chilling out with Triona’s
on site holistic treatments (deep tissue massage, Indian head, reflexology,
aromatherapy and her special treat-hot stone massage).
The evening activities:
...include vegetarian or traditional Hungarian meals
(with a meat option) followed by
dance sessions with sacred circle dances from around the world, various dance
styles (Salsa, African, Irish set dancing and contemporary) or holistic
treatments.
Some comments on previous yoga
holidays:
“I came back feeling this was a
holiday I had really enjoyed and which did make me feel physically and
psychologically better”
“It extended my circle of friends and
introduced me to a region of Europe which I did not previously know.”
“I was able to indulge in activities I really
enjoy; walking, yoga, birding, music...”
“My creativity has been re-awakened in this
special place”
“The best holiday I ever had”
“Delicious food”
“Magnificent”
“A real holiday”
Fasting Retreat
(Bukkzserk Hungary)
- 12th-19th April
7 guests max, 7 nights
accomodation in twin/tripple or double bedrooms Price: 600 euro
Includes:
All fasting nutrition, 2 Vegt. Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Daily
Yoga, Meditation,
Dance , guided walks, Transport and visit to Thermal Spa
Extra
costs: Flights,
Airport transfer, Holistic treatments, Insurance
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Program:
4 day Fast (fresh juices, herbal teas
& Vegt. Broth)
Deep Cleansing & Purification
procedures
Yoga : twice daily (gentle & dynamic)
Relaxation in Natural Thermal
Spa
Walks in beautiful National park,
Meditation & Dance
Holistic treatments
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Typical Fast Day :
8.00
Meditation,Chanting
8.30
Meditation Walk & Exercise in Nature (Qigong, Tai Chi,)
9.30
Morning tea
10.00 to 12.00 Yoga
12.30
Fresh pressed Juice
13.00 to 15.00
Relaxation time or Holistic treatment
15.00
Thermal Spa or Walk (optional)
18.00
Vegetable broth
18.30
Talk & Reflection
19.30 to 20.30
Recuperative Yoga, Deep Relaxation, Meditation /Dance (optional)
What is fasting?
According to the Buchinger method,
* Fasting is the voluntary withdrawal from
solid food and stimulants for a limited time.
* When the method is adhered to there is no
feeling of hunger experienced
* Fasting effects the Body, Mind and
Spirit
Basic elements of the fast
Not more than .300 kcal / daily
Minimum of 2.5 liters liquid daily ( juices,
broths, mineral water, herbal teas )
Specific procedures for detoxification of the
intestine, liver, kidneys, lungs and skin
B alance
between exercise and rest.
Nutritional advice
About Fasting and Yoga
“Fasting is the greatest remedy –the physician within
”Paracelsus"
Detoxing, Healing, Weight Loss, ClarityInner Peace , Rest &
Recuperation
Fasting has been practised for thousands of years in
every part of the world for spiritual and health related benefits. In the past
100 years more scientific evidence has been collected to prove the immense
value of fasting in the process of healing.
"I fast for greater physical and mental
efficiency" -Plato (428-348 BC)
It is the ultimate most natural and safest way to
detoxify the body, which has a direct effect on reversing and slowing down the
aging process and achieving mental clarity, spiritual strength and balance.
The combination of fasting and yoga is ideal. Both
disciplines address the body, mind and spirit at a very profound level and both
use natural purification practices.
"Through fasting let the mind depend on its own
power. Becoming detached from dependence on outer physical sources of bodily
sustenance, the life force sees that it is supported from within."
Paramahansa Yogananda
Through regular fasting, all the organs of the body
are at rest. The body gets a chance to heal and repair itself and most of all
is able to prevent against "civilisation diseases", high cholesterol,
heart-problems, stress, diabetes, depression, obesity etc.
"Fasting can be like an operation without
surgery"... Dr.Otto .Buchinger
In 1920 Dr Otto Buchinger founded the first fasting
clinic in Germany. Today it is recognised all over the world and many people
with chronic illnesses are being cured or at least alleviated by fasting.
 The" Buchinger fast" is like a low-calorie
"fluid diet" The body is supplied with fresh fruit juices, vegetable
juices, herbal teas and vegetable broths and of course good quality water. In
that way the body is being boosted with Vitamins, trace elements and minerals.
They nourish the body with live enzymes which jump start a sluggish immune
system.
Great attention is also given on various eliminatory
procedures; Colon cleansing, liver compress, dry skin brushing and massage,
deep breathing (especially in the fresh air and sunshine as the lungs are one
of our biggest organs for eliminating toxic matters.) These procedures can
result in a very positive fasting experience with no feelings of hunger. Dr.
Buchinger, also placed a lot of emphasis on the balance between rest and action
to further maximise the regenerative healing powers of fasting.
Yoga Postures or Asanas are therefore very
complimentary to fasting as they emphasise the importance of the rest and
action principal. They also directly stimulate different systems in the body
such as the digestive or lymphatic in order to remove toxins. The meditative
nature of the yoga practice enhances the 'Inner Journey 'on the Self- Discovery
path.
The fascinating self-help and self-empowering tools of
Fasting and Yoga can help improve health issues, gain more vitality, and make
us feel more alive and creative.
A wonderful sense of lightness and ease, not just
induced by loosing pounds, but at all levels of being! . "Everyone has a
physician inside him or her; we just have to help it in its work. The natural
healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well. Our
food should be our Medicine. Our Medicine should be our food. But to eat when
you are sick is to feed your sickness." -Hippocrates
By Ilonka Miklosi Yoga teacher (Iyengar cert.),
Fasting coach (dfa. Buchinger), Vegetarian, Wholefood Chef, 'Soul Maker '+
Circle Dance Group facilitator
BOOKING
FORM
Laughter Yoga Holiday/Villa
Can Curt Pollensa Mallorca
October 2013
8 guests max , 6 nights in luxurious twin/double rooms (A.C)
Cost : 850 euro 
Daily delicious vegt. breakfast,
lunch, snacks.
Welcome meal and farewell
dinner
Daily Yoga, Laughter Yoga, Meditation, Dance.
Private use of pool , Airport transfer
Excludes:
Flights, Holistic treatments, Insurance
Accommodation
Accommodation
is in the stylish and spacious "Villa Can Curt".
Visit
their website
Distances from Villa:: Palma
de Mallorca--58km (45min by car) Pollensa town --0.5 km
Cala St. Vincent beaches --5 km. Puerto Pollensa beach ---7km
Villa and location : This
superb villa stands in open countryside and has extensive gardens, lawns and
orchards within the grounds, which extend to 2 acres. The gardens extend to the
rear of the house and off to the right can be found an orchard stocked with
citrus trees, olives, almonds and even a few grape vines.
Situated in the north western part of
the Balearic island of Mallorca. The old charming town of Pollensa is within
easy walking distance of the villa. Although this town is one of the
most popular tourist spots it still remains quite unspoiled.
There is of course a large swimming pool and plenty of sun loungers for "chilling out" on. This
can be very enjoyable after one of our wide range of holistic treatments.
The nearby fine sandy cove beaches of Calla St.Vincent are in a sheltered bay and regarded as one of Mallorca`s beauty
spots.Most of our activities will be outside, under covered pergolas as this is
a true paradise for outdoor living in the warm Mediterranean climate. Here we
can reclaim our "inner child" with ease and play fulness in one of
our laughter yoga sessions, restoring our sense of well being
Typical Day :
8.00
Light Breakfast
8.30
Meditation
9.00-9.30
Qui Gong/Tai Chi
10.00 - 12.00 Yoga &
Laughter Yoga
12.30
Lunch
13.00 - 17.00 Time to
relax (holistic treatment, take a walk, sunbathe etc)
17.30 - 18.30 Evening
Yoga (restorative yoga, meditation dance)
About "Laughter Yoga"
Laughter is the best
medicine…
…Recent studies have shown that
children laugh approximately 400 times daily as opposed to adults who only
laugh 15 times .
In 1995, Dr Madan Kataria an Indian physician
already recognised this and developed an easy way to incorporate laughter into
our daily lives.
The technique does not require any
specific skills or athletic ability to practice.
He founded the practice on the
scientific observation that our bodies cannot tell the difference between real
and fake laughter. Both kinds of laughter produce the same beneficial
health and psychological results. Anyone can laugh for no reason without
relying on humour, jokes or comedy.
A typical session (1 hour) would involve :
Laughter:
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Releases
endorphins (natural pain killer, strengthens immune system &
general well being)
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Tones
muscles & improves respiration and circulation
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Relaxes
the body & mind by reducing stress, tension, anxiety & depression
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Encourages
positive thinking & creativity
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Boosts
self confidence
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Breaks
down barriers & improves communication skills
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Promotes
team building
Remember laughter is contagious.
Come and see/laugh for yourself
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