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A �30,000 Yoga Lesson

Filed under: Auctions

Gwyneth Paltrow donated her time, in the form of a yoga lesson, to a charity auction last month that was held as a benefit for The Prince's Trust, which helps young people ages 14-30 get their lives on track through training, mentoring and financial assistance. During the auction, the lesson sold for £30,000. Gwyneth said that she is working on a special lesson plan to ensure that the person gets her or her money's worth: "Unfortunately I can't do it in the nude or anything to make it really exceptional but I will try and come up with a good plan."

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Rodney Yee Yoga Retreat in Bali

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The COMO Shambhala Estate at Begawan Giri is a unique retreat in Bali that focuses on the holistic experience. A quick look at their advisory board which includes yoga master Rodney Yee, designer Donna Karan, Ayurvedic specialist Robert Svoboda and noted Buddhist (and Uma's dad) Robert Thurman lets you know this is no ordinary place. The resort strives to offer a deeper experience and provides a variety of health professionals including a nutritionist, a naturopath and a physiotherapist. The menu focuses on fresh organic cuisine and the accommodations are in villas. Rodney Yee will lead his first yoga retreat week at The Estate from 22nd to 28th June 2006. During this retreat will lead five hours of yoga practice daily and he will also be available to guests to answer questions regarding yoga practice. Prices start at $2299 for six nights accommodation, daily brunch on yoga days, a welcome and farewell dinner and a one-hour COMO Shambhala or Indonesian Massage.

[via eTravel Blackboard]

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Art and Yoga Workshop in France

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Here's a trip idea for the truly creative. I've seen plenty of yoga retreats and plenty of painting workshops but it's rare to see the two combined. This spring artist Charles Wildbank and yogini Mary McGuire are leading a yoga/painting workshop in the Normandy countryside. The trip include a guided tour of museums in Paris and a stay in a private home in Giverny, the inspiration of so many of Monet's masterpieces. The yoga practice is appropriate for anyone from beginners to more experienced practitioners. Those on the tour will have access to Monet's gardens and traditional French meals with wine will be served. The tour lasts from April 25 to May 5 and costs $2400 per person if booked by January 31.

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