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Yoga holidays and yoga retreats - May

Throughout May The Kamalaya Personal Yoga Synergy offers private one-to-one yoga sessions with customised instruction along with complementary treatments. This yoga retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced yogis.
24 April - 1 May Special Guest Teacher, Ashtanga Yoga - love it and grow with Kino MacGregor at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email:info@yoga-thailand.com
24 April – 1 May
ITALY – YOGA DETOX RETEAT at In Sabina, near Rome. Join this very effective detox program with Ashtanga & Yin yoga, guided by Claudia Pradella & Kyra de Vreeze. From €795. www.seedsofyoga.com
25 April – 1 May
Yoga-Surfing holiday in the Algarve at world-class surf spots. Stay right at the beach. Daily yoga sessions, surf lessons and tasty vegetarian food. 6 nights from 790 euros. www.algarveyoga.com, diana@algarveyoga.com
25 April - 2 May Iyengar Holiday in unspoilt Mediterranean Turkey with Rachel Lovegrove. £430 includes vegetarian food, stylish accommodation, stunning views. 10 minutes to sandy beach. www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com 
30 April - 2 May
Jnanadev classic retreat (jnanadev.com). Now in its fourth year, these retreats are ever-popular with Jnanadev's easy and deeply knowledgeable energy permeating the weekend. reTreat! nr Bath in Somerset £250. See universalyoga.co.uk or call 01761 470 658.
30 April - 2 May
Oxon Hoath, Kent; Yoga weekend yoga with Liz Lark (astanga) and Jean Hall (strong hatha) Mix teachers as you wish. £299 www.freespirituk.com / info@freespirituk.com / 01273-564230
26 April - 3 May
One week Iyengar based yoga holiday in Turkey at www.atamihotel.com. Luxurious boutique hotel with wonderful facilities and healthy cuisine. Cost £530 (sharing) and £630 single. Contact ann.reilly@tiscali.co.uk.
30 April - 2 May
May bank holiday Iyengar Yoga Weekend with Julie Brown @ the East Clare Yoga Centre, Co. Clare.  Includes accommodation, 8 hours of yoga tuition & organic home cooked meals.  Cost: €335 (includes train/airport transfers). 061 640923 info@eastclareyoga.com
30 April – 2 May
IRELAND: Yoga and Walking Retreat. A beautiful weekend filled with yoga, guided walks, sauna/hot tubs, meditation and delicious vegetarian food. Relax and unwind at “One of the Top Ten Retreats Worldwide” (Guardian). €300 pps. www.ardnahoo.com +353 71 91 34939.
30 April - 3 May
Yoga and vegetarian cooking with Christophe and Ciara at the Clare Island retreat centre, on a small island off the west coast of Ireland. 400 euros
30 April - 7 May Refreshing, deepening yoga holiday with James Jewell. In lovely eco-retreat centre, next to the ocean on La Gomera island, las canarias, Spain.14 places. 795 euros. www.yogamountainyogasea.com or email.James@yogamountainyogasea.com
30 April - 3 May Bank Holiday Hatha yoga and meditation with Michael Ryan at the Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre. Gentle yoga, suitable for all but challenging. Usual outdoor adventures by the sea and Burren hills. Details, photos & timetable on website. Cost from £320 full board
1 - 8 May Yoga/Wellness Residential Stay and Detox Programs on-going throughout the year at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email:info@yoga-thailand.com
2 – 8 May
5-day 1-on-1 yoga plus a programme customized for you. Detox, fasting, nutrition, vegetarian cooking, personal training or life coaching are among options. www.algarveyoga.com, diana@algarveyoga.com
2 - 9 May Join Patricia Ezechie and Kim Pierpoint on the ultimate body holiday at Villa Mandala, Taghazout, Morocco. Designed to meet your every need, this retreat allows you to let go of life's stresses and strains and reconnect with the wonder that is YOU. More info: 0208 912 1151, info@yogasiromani.com, www.yogasiromani.com
2 - 9 May Dahab, Egypt. Hatha Yoga with Tyrone Duff. Hotel on beach with a/c rooms, diving and horse riding. From £359 sharing £409 single; www.freespirituk.com / info@freespirituk.com / 01273-564230
3 - 9 May
Yoga, Pilates, Meditation & Holistic Therapies in The Algarve, Portugal. Fully inclusive prices from £500pp: vegetarian food, private pool, tropical gardens, walks, sun terraces, mountain & sea views. www.chilloutretreats.com or freephone 0800 078 7944
3 - 10 May Yoga by the Red Sea: daily practice plus scuba diving, horse riding, camel trekking and climbing Mt Sinai, 8 days in Dahab, Egypt - from £295. www.yogatravel.co.uk, info@yogatravel.co.uk
4 - 10 May
Flowing Yoga with Pervin Hakimoglu Cullingworth. Practice inspired by Ana Forrest, Okido yoga, Iyengar, Astanga and Jivamukti yoga. Healthy Turkish vegetarian cooking. £395 www.yogaturkey.co.uk info@yogaturkey.co.uk
4 - 11 May
Yoga & Pilates Holiday retreat in Crete , Greece . Experience a week of mind & body harmonization whilst enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Crete . Prices start from £480 per person. For more information please visit www.palbeach.gr or contact +44 7932 367 939
5 - 9 May
Yoga & Meditation retreat at BalaBrook, a glorious venue on Dartmoor, Devon. Pranayama, hathayoga, optional basket-making, meditation with lead-in instruction with Jo Pelly. www.balabrook.org.uk, jo.pelly@yahoo.co.uk, 07999 584 937
7 - 9 May Satyananda yoga and meditation with Tadhg Ferriter at Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre. Traditional form of yoga with breath-work, gentle postures & meditation & integration of yoga into everyday life. Usual outdoor activities. Cost £255 full board
7 - 9 May WEEK-END YOGA VACATION RETREAT, PROVENCE, FRANCE. An authentic Provencal retreat with 20 hectares of private land and open views over a gently hilly landscape. Hatha yoga and meditation for groups of 6 persons. www.yoga-vacation-retreat.com
7 - 11 May Change Your Mind: Bhutan Retreat with Kim Roberts. Deepen your practice surrounded by the stunning natural beauty and magical spiritual heritage of Bhutan. Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, and cultural excursions. papayayoga@gmail.com, www.papayayoga.com
8 - 15 May Wellness Retreat: Samahita Detox Program with Claudia at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email: info@yoga-thailand.com
8 - 15 May
SW FRANCE La Roane, idyllic 20-acre estate, FUN WEEK OF VEGETARIAN COOKERY AND YOGA. Excellent value. £450 includes accommodation, tuition, food, wine. Pool, sauna, massage, bicycles, kayaking available. See www.nigelshamash.com or tel 0033 5636 82367
8 - 18 May
The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Mat-PLus® provides the skills you need to develop effective group and personal training programs. This course teaches you to design and teach Level 1 (Essential & Intermediate) matwork repertoire. Starting from USD1,295. At Absolute Sanctuary
9 - 14 May
Join Sue Hawkins in Bali for 6 days/ 5 nights. Yoga is taught by Sue twice daily, Meditation, spa treatments, massage, Intuitive readings and Reiki sessions, cultural activities, healthy meals. www.byronbayyoga.com
9 – 15 May
Yoga-Detox holiday in the Algarve. Daily meditation, yoga, delicious vegetarian menu and activities for detoxifying and replenishing your body in a stunning location. 6 nights from 650 euros. www.algarveyoga.com, diana@algarveyoga.com
11 - 17 May
Okido and Flowing Yoga: Michael and Pervin Cullingworth. Practice in the mornings complemented by walks on the hills of the Bodrum peninsula. £475 www.yogaturkey.co.uk or email: info@yogaturkey.co.uk
11 - 18 May
Yoga & Pilates Holiday retreat in Crete , Greece . Experience a week of mind & body harmonization whilst enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Crete . Prices start from £480 per person. For more information please visit www.palbeach.gr or contact +44 7932 367 939
13 - 18 May
Yoga Break Spain : Gorgeous boutique hotel near the sea. Twice daily yoga, vitality food, guided hikes, meditation, horse riding, biking, therapies & ayurveda. 5 nights - £515 includes meals. www.yogabreaks.org.uk. Tel. 0034 620 147 089
14 - 16 May Ashtanga and Meditation with Ciara Cronin at Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre. For beginners to intermediate Ashtanga. Clear precise instruction. Amazing vegetarian food. Cost £255 full board
14 - 16 May WEEK-END YOGA VACATION RETREAT, PROVENCE, FRANCE. An authentic Provencal retreat with 20 hectares of private land and open views over a gently hilly landscape. Hatha yoga and meditation for groups of 6 persons. www.yoga-vacation-retreat.com
14 - 17 May
Yoga & Buddhist meditation weekend Retreat with Kantipalo (Burmese tradition). Held at BalaBrook, Dartmoor, Devon. Pranayama, easy hathayoga with Jo Pelly. Monday optional. www.balabrook.org.uk, jo.pelly@yahoo.co.uk, 07999 584 937
14 - 21 May Unspoilt La Gomera, Canary Islands. Fabulous beachside yoga venue. Eco retreat with great food! Flowing Yoga with Ken Eyerman From £495 www.freespirituk.com / info@freespirituk.com / 01273-564230
15 - 22 May Yoga Retreat: Yoga for Body, Breath & Mind with Paul at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email: info@yoga-thailand.com
15 - 22 May Southern Ireland Iyengar Yoga Holiday with Rachel Lovegrove. Beautiful unspoilt coastal setting. Two daily classes, nature walks & guest speakers. All levels welcome. Prices from €499. Full details www.orangetreeyoga.com or rachel@orangetreeyoga.com.
16 - 23 May Yoga by the Red Sea: daily practice plus scuba diving, horse riding, camel trekking and climbing Mt Sinai, 8 days in Dahab, Egypt - from £295. www.yogatravel.co.uk, info@yogatravel.co.uk
16 - 23 May Dahab, Egypt. Yoga Beats with David Sye. Hotel on beach with a/c rooms, diving and horse riding. From £359 sharing £409 single; www.freespirituk.com / info@freespirituk.com / 01273-564230
17 - 24 May
TURKEY/Bodrum: Yoga & Sunshine on the Agean Sea with Susan Desmarais. International group. 2 yoga sessions daily with a breathtaking view of the sea. www.kikuchiyoga.com or email: kikuchiyoga@mac.com
18 - 22 May Yoga and natural horsemanship at the Clare Island retreat centre, on a small island off the west coast of Ireland. 660 euros (accommodation, food and tuition)
18 - 24 May
Okido Yoga and Shiatsu with Michael Cullingworth. Forest, mountain and seaside. Healthy Turkish vegetarian cooking. Dynamic yoga inspired by Japanese Master Oki. £475 www.yogaturkey.co.uk or email: info@yogaturkey.co.uk
18 - 25 May
Yoga & Pilates Holiday retreat in Crete , Greece . Experience a week of mind & body harmonization whilst enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Crete . Prices start from £480 per person. For more information please visit www.palbeach.gr or contact +44 7932 367 939
18 - 30 May The STOTT PILATES® Intensive Reformer teaches you how to design and instruct Level 1 (Essential and Intermediate) Reformer workouts in a personal training and group setting for a range of clients. Learn a variety of modifications and variations to expand programming options. Starting from USD 2,550. At Absolute Sanctuary
21 - 23 May Various types of Yoga and Meditation with Niamh Jones at Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre. Experience Gentle yoga, Bikram, Vinyasa flow and meditation. Clear teaching with beautiful energies, great fun and amazing vegetarian food. Cost £255 full board.
21 - 23 May WEEK-END YOGA VACATION RETREAT, PROVENCE, FRANCE. An authentic Provencal retreat with 20 hectares of private land and open views over a gently hilly landscape. Hatha yoga and meditation for groups of 6 persons. www.yoga-vacation-retreat.com
21 - 23 May
Yoga weekend with Joanna at Haybergill in Cumbria. Vinyasa & Yin yoga, country walks. Sauna & massage available (extra). Vegetarian,organic meals,twin ensuite rooms. £250pp - contact joanna_naj@hotmail.com www.yogawithjoanna.com
21 - 24 May
Sherkin Island: yoga & meditation with Nicholas Barrett and Emily Gilchrist. Suitable for beginners / experienced students. €220 (accom.food). €120 Sessions incl.: asanas, meditation, pranayama, relaxation, discussion. www.emilyogaretreats.com 689 367 975
21 - 25 May Change Your Mind: Bhutan Retreat with Kim Roberts. Deepen your practice surrounded by the stunning natural beauty and magical spiritual heritage of Bhutan. Daily asana, pranayama, meditation, and cultural excursions. Optional 3 day excursion to Eastern Bhutan available. papayayoga@gmail.com, www.papayayoga.com
21 - 28 May Unspoilt La Gomera, Canary Islands. Fabulous beachside yoga venue. Eco retreat with great food! Iyengar Yoga with Mary Niker From £495 www.freespirituk.com / info@freespirituk.com / 01273-564230
22 - 26 May
Yoga-Meditation-Retreat for advanced students / yoga-teachers in Austria with Nicky Knoff and Florian Palzinsky: asanas, pranayama, meditation, yogatherapy. Costs € 400 (booking before April: € 360); Details: www.simple-wisdom.net
22 - 26 May
Yossum Retreat - Inner and outer transformation with Yoga, Meditation & Personal growth workshops. Kali & the Yossum team. Beautiful setting & wonderful meals in Southern Spain. €620 Email: info@yossum.com
22 - 29 May Special Guest Teacher: Ashtanga Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra with Anthony "Prem" Carlisli and Heather Duplex at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email: info@yoga-thailand.com
22 - 29 May
La Roane, idyllic 20-acre estate, VOICE WORKSHOP Sarah Warwick, inspirational work! www.lifesong.co.uk Excellent value. £450 includes accommodation, tuition, food, wine. Pool, sauna, massage, bicycles, kayaking available. See www.nigelshamash.com or tel 0033 5636 82367
22 - 29 May Yoga, Meditation & Life Coaching Holidays in the beautiful, magical setting of the French Alps. Learn how to become more inspired and fulfilled in your Life. Transfers (Geneva) included. Visit Cosy Ski Chalets for more details.
22 - 29 May
Yoga/ Surf/ Fire-spinning holiday in Morocco including beach party with Berber drummers. Seperate beginners and advanced yoga classes. Beginner and intermediate surf classes. 685 euros, flights excluded. www.greenlotus.net
22 - 29 May
Italy - Orvieto, Umbria. Daily Yoga Flow and Meditation. Small Group and a dedicated yoga space; vegetarian meals; swimming pool. Accomodation included: £750/£890. Option to stay on in the Villa - B and B basis to explore the area. Contact: sammi@btinternet.com, tel:00 44 (0) 208 898 8381 or visit http://yogawise.blogspot.com
22 - 29 May
Yoga Holidays in the French Pyrenees. Twice daily yoga classes for all levels, including beginners. Single and double en-suite bedrooms. Easy travel options by plane, train or car. From £295 per week. See http://www.yogafrance.com for details.
23 – 29 May
Yoga-Surfing holiday in the Algarve at world-class surf spots. Stay right at the beach. Daily yoga sessions, surf lessons and tasty vegetarian food. 6 nights from 790 euros. www.algarveyoga.com, diana@algarveyoga.com
23 - 30 May
Beginners/General Iyengar Holiday in unspoilt Mediterranean Turkey with Aidan & Sine. £410 includes vegetarian food, traditional Hamam and lovely pool. Near historic Olympos beach. www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com
23 May - 6 June Yoga in Puglia (Italy) with Margherita -one week intensive of yoga and meditation with Margherita. in beautiful Valle dell'Itria, as Santa Maria del Sole (Saint Mary of the Sun). Stunning masseria all dedicated to yoga. more info on www.yogam.co.uk
24th - 29th May
A week of Yoga in the Kabac Valley, Turkey. Staying in wooden bungalows surrounded by wonderful nature, an amazing beach and wondrous pine forest. Costs from £350. sunnah@stretchingpeople.co.uk or www.stretchingpeople.co.uk
25 May - 1 June
Yoga & Pilates Holiday retreat in Crete , Greece . Experience a week of mind & body harmonization whilst enjoying the gorgeous beaches of Crete . Prices start from £480 per person. For more information please visit www.palbeach.gr or contact +44 7932 367 939
26 May - 2 June A Moroccan yoga adventure following Jimi Hendrix's through Marrakech and Essaouira. Explore souqs, ride camels, discover unexplored and deserted beaches - as well as twice daily yoga practice. £595, www.yogatravel.co.uk or info@yogatravel.co.uk
27 - 30 May
3 day Detox and Yoga retreat. The retreat involves drinking fresh juices and eating a  vegan diet that is cleansing and easy on the digestive system. Kitchen classes, yoga classes and classes on nutrition and sustainable living are also included. www.littletonmill.co.uk, 07786363553,littletonmill@gmail.com
27 May - 1 June Yoga Break Spain : Gorgeous boutique hotel near the sea. Twice daily yoga in the open air, vitality food, guided hikes, meditation, horse riding, biking, therapies &ayurveda. 5 nights - £550 includes meals. www.yogabreaks.org.uk. Tel. 0034 620 147089
28 - 30 May WEEK-END YOGA VACATION RETREAT, PROVENCE, FRANCE. An authentic Provencal retreat with 20 hectares of private land and open views over a gently hilly landscape. Hatha yoga and meditation for groups of 6 persons. www.yoga-vacation-retreat.com
28 May - 4 June Explore yoga in Bali with Jessie Chapman on an inspirational all-inclusive yoga wellness retreat. 5-star spa pampering, walks, day tours & lots more. www.radianceretreats.com
28 May - 5 June Bank Holiday ashtanga week with amazing Richard Spahn one of the most experienced Ashtanga teachers to teach in Ireland. Burren Yoga and Meditation Centre . Usual outdoor adventures each day. Cost from £270 full board.
29 May - 5 June Wellness Retreat: YogaDetox A Complete and Supported Detox Program with Yoga with Graeme & Carole Bradshaw at Yoga Thailand www.yoga-thailand.com - a beachfront residential yoga and wellness retreat centre on Koh Samui island. Email: info@yoga-thailand.com
29 May - 5 June
Yoga Holidays in the French Pyrenees. Twice daily yoga classes for all levels, including beginners. Single and double en-suite bedrooms. Easy travel options by plane, train or car. From £295 per week. See http://www.yogafrance.com for details.
30 May – 5 June
5-day 1-on-1 yoga plus a programme customized for you. Detox, fasting, nutrition, vegetarian cooking, personal training or life coaching are among options. www.algarveyoga.com, diana@algarveyoga.com
30 May - 6 June Iyengar Holiday in unspoilt Mediterranean Turkey with Sheila Haswell & Ally Hill. £410 includes vegetarian food, traditional Hamam and lovely pool. Near historic Olympos beach. www.heliotrope-yoga-holidays.com 
30 May - 6 June
Juice fasting and yoga week in Wiltshire. Cleanse and purify the system with our tailored program and daily yoga classes at a beautiful rural retreat centre www.littletonmill.co.uk, 07786363553, littletonmill@gmail.com
30 May – 5 June Skyros: the leading holistic holiday. Enjoy yoga with Mathew Godebski and a wide range of courses including sailing, windsurfing, massage and more right by the sea on the magical Greek island of Skyros. Good food, great company! www.skyros.com, office@skyros.com