Italy - Elba: 10 days in June
I had been looking for some time for an island able to provide that magic feeling of being away, surrounded by the sea and the sky.
When I arrived at L'Alberone I saw the most romantic villa I had ever seen. Right on the seafront, overlooking the bay of Portoferraio, a secret garden in the back, terraces, eucalyptus trees and huge marine pines which cast a welcoming shade on the hot summer days. It proved ideal for early morning sessions of Pranayama.
For the past 22 years each June, Elba has been our summer yoga nesting place. For many years it was filled up by all our children. Now it is quieter. Just 12 students, Adele-our Yoga-teacher-cook and myself. All the sessions (two-a-day) are outdoors. There is a core of Italian Yoga friends, by now mixed with friends from different countries.
The lessons are in English, with Italian subtitles. After the seminar is over you can extend your stay for a few more days The nearest airport is Pisa. From there take the train to Piombino for the frequent ferries to Portoferraio. A friend will then come and collect you. The Elba seminar lasts 10 days and it's usually in the second half June. In 2007 it will be from June 16th to June 26th. Reservation by March.
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