Future astrology and yoga
workshops in Egypt
Janita and Anna will be offering a workshop in Luxor in
October 2012
We intend to include visits to Dendara and Abydos, plus the special experience of the many sites in Luxor.
Hotel and Prices are under discussion, but details will be posted on this site as soon as we have them finalised.
If you are interested please contact us, so we can e-mail you with the details as they arise.
anna.estaroth@hotmail.co.uk
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workshops in Egypt
October 2012
We intend to include visits to Dendara and Abydos, plus the special experience of the many sites in Luxor.
Hotel and Prices are under discussion, but details will be posted on this site as soon as we have them finalised.
If you are interested please contact us, so we can e-mail you with the details as they arise.
Janita and Anna thoroughly enjoyed our last journey to Luxor and plan to go again. The last trip was spectacularly evocative, we had the Valley of the Kings to ourselves and there were so few tourists at Karnak you could really sense the special atmosphere. This was also true for Luxor temple, where the only other people there were a local couple. We were unable to travel to Abydos at that time, but our day at Dendara was pure magic.
These circumstances, (arriving immediately after the troubles) are unlikely to be repeated quite so superbly, already there were more people arriving by the beginning of March 2011. The welcome was heartfelt and we could not have been better looked after by our hotel and two guides Kamel and Aza. As there are due to be elections in Egypt and there remains uncertainty about the currounding countries, we're not planning an immediate repeat next February, but will be going again perhaps later in the year (November 2012) or February 2013.
We will be using a different hotel, as Nubian House has changed proprietors, but our local colleagues are just as keen to have us back at our new location, which is also on the west bank of the Nile at Luxor. If you're interested in joining us in the future please e-mail me at anna.estaroth@hotmail.co.uk and i will keep you appraised of any new developments.
Discover yourself in Egypt
Feb 23 – Mar 2 2011
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Astrology workshops in Luxor: where the magic of Egypt’s rich panoply of ancient gods and goddesses, can show you a fresh perspective on your own horoscope. This is an experience you’ll never forget. We use guided imagery to explore how you experience each planet, so it is suitable for all - from the basic beginner to the advanced astrologer, where you gain fresh insight. We start with the familiar Greek deities and then explore the symbology of ancient Egypt’s pantheon. Early morning yoga classes help to get you going physically and the astrology exercises the mind. Egypt provides the spirit. There is truly something for everyone.
Contact : contact@annaestaroth.com
By Mail : The Theosophical Society, 28 Great king St., Edinburgh Scotland EH21 6JG
The Nubian house, is situated in a quiet, relaxing neighbourhood, overlooking the Valley of the Nobles on the west bank of the Nile. Workshops are either indoors, under the domed ceiling or outside on the one of three terraces. Nubian house offers excellent accommodation and meals. A variety of spa treatments are available on request. Our hosts Vibecke and Kamal have extensive knowledge of the local area. You can ride by camel, donkey or horse to nearby Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s Temple, Medinet Habu and the Ramessium.
Anna Estaroth F.A.P.A.I Anna has been a professional astrologer since 1971. She lectures both in the UK and abroad and maintains a busy astrological practice. Currently she writes a column for the Scotsman Newspaper. She is a member of the Astrological Association of Great Britain, the Scottish Astrological Association and the A.P.A.I.
Yoga workshops led by Janita Stenhouse, BWY, FNEY, YBT, ICYER Janita has practised yoga since 1967 and been teaching it since 1987. She is the author of 3 books, many articles and 2 cartoon series, all about yoga and yoga philosophy. She lives in the Auvergne region of France where she gardens organically, draws and teaches yoga locally, nationally and internationally.
Every effort is made to keep costs as reasonable as possible, because flights to Egypt can be expensive. It is wisest to book early, as the number of places is limited. It is also important to verify that you have a place for the dates you want before you book your flight. If you want further information about getting to Egypt economically contact Anna, or Vibecke, who can recommend suitable carriers. Easyjet are currently offering London to Luxor for less than £150 however this is likely to rise very quickly, so early booking is essential.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival day just relax, reconnoiter or go for a ride. Workshop Moon (arrival times may vary.)
Day 2 Yoga Workshops Sun and Mercury
Day 3 Yoga Venus and Mars
Day 4 Free morning. Uranus
Day 5 Yoga Jupiter and Saturn
Day 6 Yoga Neptune and Pluto
Day 7 Yoga. All day visit to Abydos and Dendara Temple of healing: Plenary session
Day 8 Return home, depending on your flight arrangements.
All meals are provided at Nubian House. We start the day with morning yoga. There is free time for visits to local sites in the morning, then lunch and a workshop. The second workshop is after dinner, followed by a relaxing mediation. While Nubian House has no pool, swimming at a nearby hotel is easy to arrange, as are extra site visits. Every effort is made to make your stay in Egypt both informative and enjoyable.
The schedule
(Subject to variation)
7:30 - 9:00 Yoga
9:00 - 10:00 Breakfast
10:00 - 2:00 Your free time
2:00 - 3:00 Lunch
3:00 - 5:30 Workshop 1
6:00 - 7:00 Evening meal
7:00 - 9:30 Workshop 2
9:30 Short meditation
Our itinerary is designed to give you as much time free, for visitting local sites as possible: they are open from 6 am to 5 pm Visits to these are easily arranged from our hotel, some by camel, horse or donkey. Boat trips on the Nile are also easily arranged. It is simple to cross the Nile to Luxor, by boat, falucca or by car.
Food
Whilst it is easy to eat locally it is desirable to avoid “Gippy Tummy.” Anyone who has been to Egypt before knows that a day’s stomach upset is common. The local chemist can provide the perfect treatment for this, which is more effective than anything you might bring from home. However we try to avoid anyone getting this by being particular about food preparation. This is the main reason we offer full board accommodation.
Visas
An entry Visa to Egypt is required. Please check with your local Egyptian embassy about how to acquire one. For those of you with a British Passport it is normally possible to buy your visa when you get off the plane. However you will need to carry £15 cash, in English denomination, for this purpose. On the whole sterling, in denominations other than English, is not so easy to use in Egypt, so it is advisable to have English currency, Euros, or Egyptian pounds – (this last easy to obtain at a Post Office prior to departure.) There are of course many places nearby for currency exchange.
Additional information
Some people feel that coming to Egypt is not complete without a visit to the Pyramids. We recommend that you stop-over in Cairo en route to Luxor. It is easy to arrange your onward flight from Cairo to Luxor at no extra cost, provided this is done at the time of booking. We may be able to help with this. The Mayfair Hotel in Cairo www.mayfaircairo.com provides good accommodation for our delegates, so that you can include a trip to the Pyramids. Please allow an extra day’s travel so that you can fit this in, either before our scheduled workshops or afterwards, on your way home. Fees inclusive of accommodation, meals, airport collection, visits to sites and workshops are £500 This does not include your air fare. Primarily as some people will be traveling from different parts of the world to join us. We recommend that you book your flights as early as possible, to reduce costs and ensure that you can confirm attending. Temperatures in Egypt in February are comfortable: approx 20°C during the day and 10°C at night.
Insurance
We recommend that you take out world-wide insurance for your trip to Egypt. This can be done while booking your flight. If you alreday have annual insurance, please make sure that it covers Egypt as a destination.
Please contact me if you have any queries about your Egyptian Adventure.