Name: ‘Light of Awareness’ Yoga and Spa Retreat
Start: 2021-05-29T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2021-06-05T23:59:59+01:00

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‘Light of Awareness’ Yoga and Spa Retreat

May 29, 2021 - June 5, 2021

| £852

‘Light of Awareness’ Yoga and Spa Retreat

Saturday 29th May – Saturday 5th June 2021

This could just be the retreat of your dreams, here we have a stunning boutique retreat hotel all to ourselves and set within a magical desert landscape. Tigmi is tucked away from the hubbub of Marrakesh on the outskirts of a traditional Moroccan Berber village and will redefine your idea of relaxation. Set in the foothills of the atlas mountains and 30 minutes drive from Marrakesh, here you will find meandering corridors and courtyard paths lead to twenty-four authentically-furnished, comfortable rooms. You’ll enjoy plunge pools, secret terraces, charming gardens and a myriad of quiet corners in which to read and recharge as well as a fully equipped, traditional, Moroccan spa offering an array of treatments, from a traditional Moroccan Ham-mam to a relaxing massage, for the days that you want to just sit back and relax.

The first impression of Tigmi is of a lovely garden laid to lawns and paths, with banana palms, citrus and olive trees and a swimming pool with soft, jade-coloured water. The scents and colours of orange blossom and roses assail the senses. Fifteen tortoises live in this garden, adding to the unhurried feel of this tranquil oasis. There are also two swimming pools, one of which is heated to 26 degrees throughout the year with sun- beds around the pool as well as plenty of shaded areas in the gardens, that are furnished with comfortable divans for those of you who prefer to lounge around out of the sun.

Yoga

There are two yoga spaces. A covered roof terrace with stunning views of Marrakesh across the plains and an indoor room that is light and airy (and with a log burner for cooler days).

Mornings

Yoga will begin at around 8.00 am, there will be an alignment based vinyasa flow class taught by either Rosemary or Brigitte with the other assisting. We will then have a hearty breakfast.

Evenings

Our second yoga class of the day will be in the late afternoon around 5.00 pm and is for all levels of yogi including beginners. You can expect all aspects of yoga, such as restorative yoga, yin yoga, meditation, satya somatics yoga, technique/therapeutics class, yoga nidra and breath work.

*Yoga basic classes

We are aware that this wonderful yoga holiday may attract couples or friends, whereby one half is a beginner yogi, or would prefer to practice at a more basic level. Whilst the price of the holiday will remain the same to yogi’s and non yogis alike, we are therefore offering ‘yoga basics’ classes every morning which will also begin at 8.00 am. These classes will be taught by Brian Riley (Brigitte’s husband) and are optional.

Meals

All meals are prepared in the newly fitted kitchens by master-chef Brahim and combine the best of Moroccan and French cuisine. Seasonal produce is delivered daily, fish can be requested and comes fresh to the hotel from the Atlantic.

Breakfast – This will be served after our morning class and consists of mouth watering homemade juices, honey, yoghurts, pancakes, cheeses, locally made flat breads, fresh fruit and cereals.

Lunch – There will be a delicious colourful buffet salad daily..

Dinner – All of our evening meals are traditionally vegetarian North African and French dishes. Fish can be requested.

Accommodation

The bedrooms are authentically Moroccan with generous, comfortable beds, cool sheets, hand-woven covers and cushions, large bathrooms and a traditional seated area, which can double as extra sleeping-space.

Many of the bedrooms have fireplaces and private terraces.

Things to do

The day can be spent lazing Moroccan-style: lounging, reading or swimming in one of the two pools, playing backgammon or chess in one of the many gardens and courtyards or popping into Marrakesh using the hotel’s free mini-bus service.

Tigmi also has its own ha-mam, spa treatments and massage therapists on hand.

There are a few bicycles available for the more energetic to explore the local area.

Outside of Tigmi there are local sporting activities such as horse riding and golf. Cultural treats are plentiful with mosques, museums, a visit to the famous square Jemaa el Fna with its acrobats, dancers and magicians, the Majorelle Gardens and the grove of 150,000 palm trees at La Palmeraie. A visit to one of the souks in Marrakesh’s old city is an art form in itself, with busy market stalls and colourful displays of the traders’ wares – local crafts, satins, silks, glittery shoes, leather wares, paintings, spices and food. There are various day excursions further afield, arranged by the hotel such as a visit to the Atlas Mountains or coastal Essaouira.