Marrakech Wellbeing Weekend - three nights from £449 pp

ESSEX, U.K. - Aug. 13, 2014 - PRLog -- Do you want to learn how to relax more and manage stress better in your life - and indulge in the sensory delights of ancient Marrakech?

Wellbeing holiday specialist Satvada Retreats is making the art of managing stress a focus in its Marrakech Wellbeing Weekends in Morocco in September 26-29 and November 14-17 (three nights, four days).

Set in a beautifully traditional riad (town-house) in the heart of the medina, yet specially selected for its tranquil location near the Royal Palace Gardens, the weekends are suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner and include two daily 90-minute yoga classes. a morning hatha flow class and a gentler yoga and mindfulness meditation session before dinner. Also included are a restoring onsite massage and a session on finding more balance in everyday life, with practical strategies to take back home.

Food is super-fresh and vegetarian, from fresh Moroccan salads bursting with flavour to sizzling tagines and sumptuous desserts. While the emphasis is on healthy eating, the weekends also aim to be sensuous, so expect flavoursome hearty meals and delectable afternoon Moroccan pastries.

The retreats are all part of Satvada's mission to make yoga and mindfulness practices accessible to all, and help people relax more in their lives.

Lucia Cockcroft, Satvada's co-founder, says: 'More than ever, people are feeling stressed , over-committed, and pulled in many directions. We aim to provide a safe, inspiring environment for people to step out of busyness, and rest deeply,  in quiet, atmospheric surroundings.'

The holidays cost from £449 pp (two sharing a room) which includes all yoga sessions, three nights’ full-board, fruit, tea/coffee, afternoon cake, a workshop on managing stress and a super-relaxing onsite massage. Transfers can be arranged on request (15 euros return). Flights extra. Call 020 8133 5995 (www.Satvada-retreats.co.uk).

For press enquiries, please call Rebecca on 0203 695 2375 Ext 102 or email press@satvada-retreats.co.uk

Satvada Retreats (www.satvada-retreats.co.uk) runs nurturing, small group yoga and meditation escapes in Morocco and around the world. Hand-picked venues – including stunning Marrakech-centre Riads - are chosen for their quiet wow-factor, whilst Satvada's teachers are selected for their sensitive, inclusive approach and depth of understanding.