Santosa yogacamp: August 20 – 28th 2011 

At Healing Field Meadow in Somerset, overlooking Glastonbury Tor

Please note there are 250 places only for this camp.

Please note first of all: Absolutely and clearly, Santosa yoga camp is completely alcohol and drug free.  If you feel that you may want to use alcohol or drugs at all please do not book to come to these camps. Thank you.

We are delighted to announce that for the sixth year running, the Santosa yoga gathering is back at the Healing Field Meadow in Somerset, overlooking Glastonbury Tor,  from 20 – 28 August.

Arrivals day is Saturday 20th August: for pitching and settling in

Departures day is Sunday 28th August: for packing up and leaving.

The full programme runs from dawn on Sunday 21st August until dusk on Saturday 27th August.

What’s on? 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 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.

Last year we had  over forty confirmed teachers and you can take a look at the 2010 schedule if you would like a flavour of what we have offered in the past. Please be aware that this year will be its own unique and perfect event, so we will not replicate last years’ schedule,  but broadly speaking, this is the sort of thing that  will be on offer: You can download  the full santosa summer 2010 class descrip (or santosa summer 2010 class descrip)You can download the provisional Santosa Summer Schedule10 (or word doc Santosa Summer Schedule10

Here’s the CRUCIAL INFORMATIONSUMMER2011 which tells you what to expect this year.  Even if you have come before, please take a moment to read this because there are some new developments this year. In particular, please be advised that we do not have a commercial caterer on site this year.  Main meals will need to be largely self-catering, and we encourage you to connect with your neighbouring campers to increase your cooking joys by cooking together.  Also we will have a super comfy Santosa Lounge offering soft social space for chat, snacks, and teas, coffees and chai for donations each day.  Some raw and superfood healthy snacks will be being made during the soul food workshops, and then offered for donation in the Santosa Lounge. There will be a small crew kitchen catering for crew workers, and the option of a meal in exchange for a cooking rota for one or two karma yogis each day. Those who advise the night before to the crew cooking team of their desire for porridge in the morning can also have a bowl of porridge for donation. And here are the Directions (as a word doc Directions).

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!

For full info and booking, please press here.