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Viva Lancsweert has been active in the world of yoga for more than 10 years. She particularly enjoyed and was inspired by an intensive 2 year Yoga and Ayurveda training following the method of Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, in Mysore, South India. Viva later concluded her certified teacher training with the Master’s son, Manju Jois in Manchester, England and with David Swenson in Brugge, Belgium.
Viva is currently involved in teaching Yoga at various fitness centers, yoga ashrams, for corporate employees, school children, and other locations. Her goal is to teach you this deep and far reaching technique which will stimulate and motivate you to carry out the movements in the most efficient way possible– which makes it easy to continue your daily practice at home to help better your health and lifestyle forever.

Her lessons are perfectly suited for beginners, while the more advanced yoga practitioners will be also definitely be challenged to further evolve their Yoga practice with this series! She has also practiced various mindfulness and meditation techniques with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, at Plum Village Monastary near Bordeaux, France.

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Previous retreats have followed the schedule posted below, but please  know that you are totally free to arrange any other schedule for your yoga-detox week that fits the personal wishes of your particular group!

Day 1 - 5

7:00--one hour meditation lessons

8:00--one hour yoga & pranayama lessons

9:00--breakfast--rich selection of fresh, organic fruits and juices

10.00-13.00--free time for hikes, sunbathing, swimming, reading. . .

13.00--lunch--rich selection of fresh organic salads, fresh pressed
vegetable juices and veggie soup.

14.00--free time for siesta naps or same activities as 10.00

17.00--one hour yoga & pranayama lesson

18.00--dinner--warm, fresh organic soup, selection of salads, juices and fruits

18.00-20.00--free time

20.00--one hour meditation & quiet time.
you are invited to visit the drink- bar throughout the day for herbal
teas, juices and of course a minimum of 2 liters fresh local spring
water per day.

Day 6 & 7 are free days for site seeing & airport transfer


Cranialsacral therapy,  ayervedic oil massage, tibetan singing bowlsound massage and sauna sessions can be arranged by appointment.

Please contact us for more info and booking ! Looking forward to welcoming your group to indulge your body and spirit in health and vitality here at Horta  das Canas !

Viva is also available from march until july to engage for private yoga lessons, personal training or ayurvedic massage during your private holiday.



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The detox weeks are also only available from march until july.