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ECO ESCAPE: DIANSHAN LAKE YOGA RETREAT AUGUST 7TH-8TH 2010

Eternity Fitness

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 

1690 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