Walking and Yoga Holiday in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco - five nights from £899 pp

CHELMSFORD, U.K. - Feb. 9, 2015 - PRLog -- Wellbeing holiday specialist Satvada Retreats has places left on its Walking and Yoga Holiday in the Atlas mountains in Morocco in February 22-27 (five nights, six days).

Set in a wonderful eco-friendly Kasbah (castle) with stunning panoramic views of the mountains, yet just 35 minutes drive from ancient Marrakech, the holiday is suitable for all levels of yoga practitioner and include two daily 75-minute yoga classes. a morning hatha flow class and a gentler yoga and mindfulness meditation session before dinner. Also included are a half-day tour in Marrakech and a daily guided 2.5 hour walk in the mountains, leaving afternoons free to relax and enjoy the beautiful mature gardens and outdoor swimming pool

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.

Trish Halpin, editor of Marie Claire, says: “Charming and exotic… By day two, I find my thoughts are no longer racing, and I can observe my emotions without getting caught up in analysing them. It’s a very powerful feeling.”

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 £899 pp (two sharing a room) which includes all yoga sessions, daily guided walks, four nights’ full-board, fruit, tea/coffee, afternoon cake, a half-day and guided tour in Marrakech. 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.