Summer

A feast of yoga for you this summer!

We are delighted to announce that the Santosa yoga gathering is back at the Healing Field Meadow in Somerset, overlooking Glastonbury Tor, for the fourth year running from 22 – 30 August. The full programme runs from dawn on 22nd August until dusk on 29th August. Monday 30th is for packing up and departures, and you are welcome to arrive on Saturday 21st to set up in readiness for the full programme on Sunday 22nd.

We are currently compiling a fabulous schedule, aiming to be even better than last year – which is remarkable really, because last year the  timetable had over fifty confirmed yoga sessions, classes and workshops, plus three or four sessions of devotional sound daily – including kirtan, bhajan, mantra chanting and other voices from the heart for you to enjoy. There are also dance workshops and sessions, all offered by inspired and generous hearted yoga teachers from all over the country. This year we are expecting another fabulous feast of yoga.  We are working on the schedule right up to the last minute, and will be uploading the 2010 schedule soon, but if you would like a taste of what was on offer in 2009, then please download the documents below.

enticing class descriptions: : PDF format, or Word format

Download the 2009 schedule here (in PDF format, or in Word format).

Healers and therapists who have confirmed their attendance include Shiatsu, Thai Yoga Massage, Osteopathy, Ayurvedic Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage, Chavutti Thirmal (Indian massage using feet), and Hypnotherapy.

I’ve already booked – what now?

If you have booked via payal, then your paypal receipt is your ticket and your name/s will be on the list at the welcome tent when you arrive. If you have questions about the gathering, please be so kind as to scroll down to all the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at the bottom of this page, to retrieve the directions and other information you need to come and find us.

This is truly a shoestring operation, and we really do need to keep admin to an absolute minimum, so there are no postal tickets and we try to make the website give you everything you need so that you don’t need to call me up!  There are lots of frequently asked questions at the bottom of this page.

I will be checking emails up until 18th August, so that might be the best way to contact me if you have a query.  If it is truly urgent and you are lost en route or some other catastrophe or deep confusion has arisen, then you can text the camp hotline: 07595322779.

I want to come!

If you have not yet booked your place, please read on, and find the online booking buttons at the bottom of this page. If you plan to come please book online, before you come, even if you are booking after the camp start date, since this minimises the cash on site, and keeps clear records of who has paid.  Thank you for your interest in our small but perfect yoga camp!
This is a gathering for everyone who loves yoga and/or kirtan, and wants to practice in a beautiful Somerset meadow, overlooking Glastonbury Tor, mid-way between Shepton Mallet and Pilton. (Directions are below).

It’s camping in a meadow doing yoga all day – clear pure space – alcohol and drug free – family friendly – no cliques – just friendly yogis from all traditions teaching in yurts and big bender and in the open air.

The full day programme funs from dawn til dusk and includes asana, pranayama, meditation, kirtan, yoga nidra, chanting and camp fires.

Teachers from all lineages including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Satyananda, Vini and Kundalini yoga; also Tibetan yoga, Kashmir yoga, Acro-yoga, partner yoga, Yin Yoga, kirtan, bhajans, dance ceremony, Shakti dance and more. Kids crafts, yoga, fun and games

Complementary therapists and healers working for donation (including Thai Yoga Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Shiatsu, head massage and lots more).

Yoga bazaar for books, CDs, musical instruments, clothes, mats, and other yoga stuff.

Sorry no dogs, but your small pets are very welcome (in previous years we have welcomed a number of pet rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice and gerbils). If they come back this year we’ll have a pet appreciation show!

Teachers

If you are interested in teaching at this year’s gathering please mail Donna Southwell santosayoga@googlemail.com. Donna is creating the teaching schedule for the gathering this year.

Healers

If you are a healer/therapist and would like to come and offer treatments at the gathering, please mail yoga@sitaram.org. There is a flat fee for the week of £27 for attending as a healer, and no pitch fee, so  all healers/therapists are asked to make a donation of 15 per cent of their takings at the camp before they leave.

Booking

We operate these gathering on a shoestring budget, and trust you will pay the highest rate you can afford.

If you are booking for a family or a group please use the family/group rate only, and send an email to confirm the numbers and ages of children you  are bringing.

Choose between the following rates:

Full gathering standard rate, one person : £180

Full gathering lower rate, one person: £140

Full gathering family or group rate (two adults, and any number of children): £340

Single day attendance higher rate one person: £25 per day

Unwaged/concessionary single day rate, one person: £15

Unwaged/concessionary rate, full gathering, one person: £88

Therapist/Teacher/Partner registration £27 per person

Concessionary rate available only for students, OAPs, single parents, and those on state benefit. Documentary proof of status required

ALL KIDS GO FREE

Healers, Therapists, Teachers (and partners) registration fee
This is a flat rate for those who are already confirmed to work/teach at the camp, and for one designated partner. This fee registers you to teach/work at the camp. Teachers, if you are bringing another person (partner, colleague or spouse) with you please ensure that they also complte this registration, and pay their registration fee online before arrival.

Please only book this option if you have already been in email correspondence with Uma or Donna about your presence at the camp as a teacher or healer. To offer your services as a healer or therapists please mail  yoga@sitaram.org

Healer/Therapist/Teachers (and partners) flat rate, full gathering, one person: £27