HELA summary Atlantique journey

Presentation summary
Atlantic journey
Kundaliniyoga & trekking
31/3-9/4 2016
We will enjoy sadhana every morning, chanting, afternoon yoga
classes and evening meditation. Pristine beaches, sand dunes and the
majestic ocean will invigorate and nourish our every cell.
Your teachers
Atma Singh from France is a dedicated yogi since over 25 years.
He is a true inspiration and back to the roots kind of a man! His
knowledge and expertise will enrich your experience in every way.
Atma Singh was introduced to Kundaliniyoga by his wife in the early
90's. It was not until he met Professor Karta Singh (France) and
attended "Awakening the Self", that he had a revelation about the
power of Kundalini Energy. This experience inspired him to spend as
much time as possible with Yogi Bhajan, as he traveled around the
world. Atma Singh is a vivid athlete. He lives in the French Alps and has
a deep love for nature and the mountains in particular. In his youth he
was part of the French National cross-country ski team. Atma Singh is
a yoga teacher, a lawyer and currently the CEO of Golden Temple,
France.
Am ar Dev Kaur/Sophia is a celebrated Yoga teacher, lecturer,
bodyworker and healer who lead classes, workshops and retreats
internationally. She holds advanced certifications in Kundalini Yoga and
massage therapy and works with a diverse clientele including
individuals motivated to improve their lives as well as high-profile
clients. Sophia draws from over 2 decades of experience in her
holistic approach to healing, which addresses the mind, body and spirit
of her clients. Sophia met her teacher Guru Singh in 94 and practiced
Kundaliniyoga at Yoga West, Los Angeles, until she moved to
Stockholm in 2002. Sophia’s classes are joy-filled, educational,
inspiring and practical. –Through yoga and meditation we nourish and
foster the soul, we realize our own potential and we achieve deep
healing.
Morocco welcomes you
Atlantic Journey Summary
I Marrakech, on arrival 1/2 day free visit /souk, museum etc. on your own
II Atlantic Coast trekking 6 days with camels and tenting
III Sidi Kaoky 1 ½ day
IV Return to Marrakech
Date
Airport
Difficulty
31/3-9/4 2016
Marrakech
Technically no difficulty. 2 day transfer with minibus or Landcruiser 4 h.
6 days of trekking 3-5 h/day (two days we will stay in the same location)
3-5 h of yoga, meditation, chanting/day
Start trekking Port d´merditsene
End trekking Plage Kaoky
Accomodation
Marrakech Riad 1 night at Riad L´orientale day 1
Atlantic Coast 6 nights tenting or sleeping under the stars day 2-7
Sidi Kaoky, traditional guest house 2 nights Auberge de la plage day 8-10
Itinerary
4X4-minibus 2 x ½ days travel (4 hours on the road)
From Marrakech crossing through the plains and argan tree valleys to arrive at the
coast
Trekking with camels-yoga 6 days, 3-5 hours of hiking per day, technically no
difficulty, we hike on trails, fishermen paths and beaches. The routes vary depending
on water points, food supply, grazing for the camels, viewpoints and random stops
meeting with the local habitants. Making sure to offer the best and most beautiful.
- all luggage will be carried by a caravan of camels
- one camel or sometimes a donkey will be assigned to assist us, carrying our
lunch and the traditional tee pot. We can, if needed, attach our personal
belongings for the day as well as riding the camel in case of fatigue or for pure
pleasure.
- Yoga. Most of the time we arrive to our destination of the day around midday,
leaving time to discover the sand dunes, hang out, drink tea in the shade of an
argan tree or cliff, draw, read or just simply rest …...
- Twice during the trekking we will stay at the same place which allows for more
in depth yoga, those specific days. One special yoga tent will be available in
case of bad weather or if we so deisre.
Day to Day Program
I. Marrakech- medina 1-1/2 day to visit, depending on your arrival.
Day 1.
We will stay on the edge of the old town, in a beautiful authentic Riad. You have the
day to discover the colorful medieval streets, browse around as you wish. The Jema
el Fna the square and marketplace of the old town is walking distance from our Riad.
This is also where you enter the souk and enjoy genuine craftsmanship, rhythm of
popular life, gardens, ocher palaces, madrasahs, museums, complete turmoil and an
absolute change of scenery.
Day 1 includes;
- transfer from the airport to the square Jema el Fna
- followed by a short walk through the colorful streets to reach the Riad L’orientale
- lunch and dinner will be served at the Riad l’Orientale.
Suggestions;
walk through the old town and visit Medersa Ben Youssef, one of the towns oldest
buildings, a Koranic school of the fourteenth century. A most beautiful subtle
architecture! Especially impressive is the marriage between stucco and mosaic, marble
and cedar wood. You can also jump in a carriage, exit the walls of the old town and visit
the famous Majorel Gardens and museum.
Or you spend the day in the souk, in the covered alleys of commerce, inhaling all the
different smells and colors, enchanting spices, artisans crafts, leather goods, beauty
products and so on. As day turn into night the square changes and dancing, music and
performances takes place
II. Atlantic Coast 6 days trekking – yoga with camel caravan/tenting
d’Imerditsène to Kaoky.
Day 2 breakfast at the Riad, departure at 7.30 am approximately 4.30 h of driving.
Our trip begins at a small fisherman village by the name of d’Imerditsène. This
rugged coastline is magnificent with cliffs, plateaus and wide beaches. Usually the only
footprints you can see are from sea gulls, herons or oystercatchers and few fishermen
collecting shells on the beach or mending their nets. The houses are nested one inside
the other in an indescribable tangle of nets, lobster pots, canes, baited longlines and a
series of hooks, boats and traps.
As we hike along the coastline we sometimes have to”play”with the tide to go down
the cliffs to continue on the fishermen´s trails. We encounter the local habitants and
the fishermen on our journey– cherished moments, where we get to taste a very old
kind of argan oil, Argana Spinoza.
We break for lunch 1-2 h, which gives you plenty of time for contemplation in the shade
of a cliff, by the beach or by an argan tree. Most likely you will find yourself playing in
the big waves of the Atlantic Ocean. You need to be aware of the sometime strong
current. We meet up with our caravan of camels. We hike back up above the village on
the plateau overlooking the coast. After about 3 h walk we reach Timzguida Ouftès,
overlooking a beautiful bay.
- Bivouac on the plateau overlooking the ocean and a huge beach. This is where we
will stay the night.
Day 3 –We stay here by the beautiful beach and practice yoga, swim, talk, meditate.
Day 4 We will take the old caravan route that once connected the former Sudan with
Mogador Essaouira, 4-5 h walking. - Bivouac at the foot of the cliff, on a ridge of sand
dunes, facing the ocean.
Day 5 - We walk along this beach lined with sand dunes (and many birds), along the
lagoon and cross the small port of Tafna.
- We climb a valley covered with argan trees and pass the cap of Tafelney. Great
and typical fishermen habitat with beautifully decorated houses.
- The trail joins the coast downhill, cliffside. We follow two beautiful beaches and a half
hilly plateau where huge waves come rolling in.
- The bivouac, will be put up above another beautiful beach in the midst of the sand
dunes near the Sidi Hamed Marabout Seye, we will visit if not too busy. Hiking about
5 hours. A marabout is a muslim religious leader and teacher in West Africa and the
Maghreb. Today marabout means saint.
Day 6 We stay at the same location. Transformational Yoga program.
Day 7 passing a small, small fisherman village called d´Iftane. Here the specialty is
catching lobster. Continuing hiking overlooking the ocean we will reach Marabout Sidi
M'bark. About 4 hours walk.
- Bivouac on half - plateau overlooking the ocean, or near a friend's house.
III. Sidi Kaoky – Marabout – plage 1 ½ day.
Day 8 is when we reach “the big beaches” and the point of Sim. Kilometers and
kilometers of sand……Along this wild coast it is a pleasure to ride the camels or the
donkeys. In the afternoon we will arrive at l´auberge de la Plage, where we will stay 2
nights. About 3 h of walking. Probably happy to take a hot shower and sleep in a bed.
Dinner will be served at the Auberge.
Day 9 breakfast at the Auberge. Morning class on the terrace followed by hiking and
excursions to Cap Sim enjoying the large bay of Sidi Kaoky. Time to stroll around,
visiting the port etc.
IV. Return Marrakech.
Day 10 generous breakfast, departure to the airport in Marrakech, about 4 h with car.
The Art of Liberation will be the theme of the week in our practice.
Sadhana every morning 2h
Morning class (only on the days we stay on same location)
Afternoon class 1 ½ h
evening meditation 31 min
In depth yoga practice invites us to transform. We are here for each other to enjoy the
exciting opportunity to evolve and expand. We welcome you to join us!
Sat Nam!