Australian Yoga Journal — November 2017

november/december 2017

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Suryalila Retreat Centre

Cádiz, Spain

Griffins Hill

Dunkeld

Lumeria Maui

Makawao, Hawaii

Griffins Hill

DUNKELD (VICTORIA), AUSTRALIA

A truly warm retreat inviting students as young as 20

and as old as 80 from all walks of life — from farmers to

politicians. Hosted by Frank Jesse (one of just 27 senior

Iyengar teachers in Australia) and Jane Gibb, the main

focus of the retreats is the relationships with guests, with

many returning time and time again. The owners foster

these bonds and connections, sharing true, traditional

yoga along the way. http://www.griffinshill.com.au

“Frank is a truly empathic teacher and Jane’s food and

garden are as nourishing as the yoga. Being able to sit

on the verandah and stare at the mountains (or better yet

walk on them) is a perfect way to reflect on the learnings

from the yoga and digest the delicious meals. I encourage

everyone to treat themselves to this amazing experience.”

— Kimina Lyall, long-term Iyengar yoga practitioner

Suryalila Retreat

Centre

CÁDIZ, SPAIN

Located in the heart of Andalusia in southern Spain,

this working olive farm exudes a sense of vastness the

minute you arrive: rolling hills, sunflower fields, and

lakes in front of the Sierra de Grazalema mountain range

offer the perfect backdrop for deepening your yoga

practice.suryalila.com

“Suryalila was mindfully created by a yoga teacher

who incorporated all of her favourite things from

retreat centres around the world. The food is amazing,

the yoga room is spectacular, and the cherry on top is

that the staff is very helpful and friendly.”

— Tiffany Cruikshank, a Seattle-based yoga teacher

and founder of Yoga Medicine

Lumeria MAUI

MAKAWAO, HAWAII

Want to stay at a resort that captures the essence of

Hawaii? Honolulu architect H.R. Kerr designed the

complex that’s now Lumeria for a sugar-cane-farming

family. It was completed in 1910, and local shamans

blessed it before it opened. The property’s timeless

spiritual energy creates an amazing backdrop

for mindful yoga, unique spa services, and

garden-to-table food. lumeriamaui.com

“This stunning property feels secluded, which helps

foster an inclusive, interactive group dynamic.

And I love both practice areas — one on the beach

and another on top of a volcano.”

— Laura Burkhart, a San Francisco–based yoga teacher