Yoga and Drum Experience 2010!

Daily Djembe Drumming
Intensive Technique and Rhythm

Facilitated by Graeme Goodwin of RhythmWorks you will learn to play the Djembe drum using proven traditional techniques originating in the training schools in Guinea Conakary for the Djoliba (the National Drum and Dance Ballet of Guinea Conakary).

You will learn and practice the primary TONES played on the Djembe and develop precise TEMPO whilst learning to make the drum speak.

With Graeme's disciplined and committed style of teaching along with his ability to communicate in a FUN & SIMPLE way, everyone will achieve and have great fun playing Rhythm together.

You will learn the importance and practice of :- Body Posture, Tone Technique, Tempo, Rhythm, Melodie, Energy and Meditation.

You will learn an effective system of percussion technique used and respected by the Camara family, from Guinea Conakary, teaching you to apply correct technique, posture and tempo with meditation, learning how to 'free your mind' and utilise your true natural 'in the moment' energy.

You will also learn African Rhythms and experience Rhythm and Melodie, learning introduction and rhythm variation patterns arrangements with Graeme Goodwin. After a good foundation in Tempo, Technique and Rhythm has been established, Graeme will guide you into playing Melodies and solo phrases.

Graeme has played Djembe for 15 years - travelled to The Gambia, West Africa and built a Drumming Holiday Centre, Alla Leake Kunda in the Gambia West Africa. Since 1999 has trained with Thomas Camara and Gibbi Camara, SuSu Djembe Masters see www.rhythmworks.co.uk

Daily traditional Hatha Yoga

in a most beautiful and amazing location at
Porto Taverna Beach in Sardinia.

There will be Daily yoga practice with Nickie Heape, In a most beautiful and amazing location at Porto Taverna Beach in Sardinia with inspiring morning views of the island of Tavolara...

Nickie Heape is a Sivananda Yoga Instructor, Sivananda Ashram, Tyrol, AustriaWat Po traditional Thai Massage Practitioner, Salaya, BangkokStott Pilates Trained Instructor, Kidlington, Oxford.

Nickie has spent much time in the Far East which lead her on the road to India. In India Nickie has experienced the Dharamasala, the home of the Dalai Lama and life spent in an Ashram. Nickie also practices Vipassana meditation having enjoyed a 10 day silent retreat.

As well as Yoga and Pilates, Nickie practices Reiki, Tibetan and Thai massage.

Nickie has a wonderful calming approach to her yoga and is extremely supportive to beginners. Her Yoga always comes with a smile, and she will get the best out of you!

 

Dates & Prices

Week 1
SARDINIA - Yoga and Drumming Experience: 28/30th August - 4/6th September (Dates TBC depends if flying from London Gatwick or Bristol) Total Price - £ 594 double room in shared self Catering Villa by the sea - £ 635 half board (breakfast and dinner ) in double room - single room supplement available

•Daily 2 hours Djembe workshop - 3 and a half for intensive
•Djembe Meditation Technique
•Daily Rhythm & Melody Practice
•Daily yoga on the beach EVERY morning
•Workshops will run over a one week period
•Prices for 6 days of lessons - £250
•HALF BOARD available and includes breakfast, dinner daily at the restaurant in residence at Lu Nibareddu - popular among local residents for its quality and setting.
•Children are welcome and are discounted, please ask for more details.

Week 2
OLYMPOS Turkey - Intensive Beginner to Intermediate Drumming Experience: 26th Oct to 2nd Nov Total Price £467 double room full board at the Esralina Pension- single room full board available  £558

•Daily 3 and a half hours intensive drumming
•Daily Meditation Technique Immersion
•Daily Rhythm & Melody Practice
•Workshops will run over a one week period
•Prices for 6 days of lessons - £250
•Children are welcome and are discounted.
• Double/single rooms at the Esralina Pension full board accomodation in Turkey, 40 metres from the Olympos Beach. Please ask for more details.

IMPORTANT:-

• Participants are advised to take travel insurance
• RhythmWorks reserve the right to cancel and refund all monies received in case there are less than 10 participants

Summary of Sardinia Yoga and Drum Experience

• 6 days Hatha Yoga practice in breath-work, Asana and Posture
• 6 days Djembe RhythmWorkshops
• Self-catering and Half Board accommodation in Sea-side Mediterranean Villas at the Hotel Residence Lu Nibareddu
• You are welcome to bring your own Drum and/or Yoga mat if you have one otherwise there are some Drums and Yoga mats provided
• Airport Transfers organised by the Hotel, typical price - From 08:00 TO 23:00 the Price is 30 EUROS per 2 persons
• Flights ARE NOT included and can be purchased from Ryanair or Easyjet prices from £40 to £70 (total cost per person including taxes and charges) PLEASE ask us for an advise for the cheapest current offers