Between movement and stillness - yin yoga and classic yoga
noga weiss hariyantoYin Yoga- Long static, passive holds which invites an intimate encounter with one’s self . This practice can release energetic and physical blockages along the meridians and the connective tissues.
In this year’s Yoga Arava Festival Workshop we will learn, both physically and theoretically, how the body and mind can transit safely and harmoniously between a static state to a dynamic one. What happens when we yield, let go, give up and put our ego asaide. This way we will find the softness in challenging situations as well as the ideal alertness in passive states. The theoretical explanations accompanying the physical practice will help us to assimilate to tools given in the workshop and use them for a long time ahead. Experienced practitioners of dynamic yoga will learn how to use the tools to soften themselves in any asana and lower down muscular tonus as well as mental stress.
I am offering this workshop because many of my students and practitioners have asked to join my teachers courses and immersions, but those are closed being designed only for professional teachers. This is an opportunity to deeply learn, both physically and theoretically, materials I usually share with yoga’ pilates and fitness instructors as well as movement experts. This knowledge is shared both from official learning, self practice and vast teaching experience world wide.


A pampering lodging experience at the heart of the desert
The large sleeping tents can accommodate between 12 and 22 people, and inside there are mattresses, floor mats, a bathroom and a shower.
The guesthouse units for couples and families there is a private outside sitting corner, AC, a refrigerator, satellite TV, a bathroom and a shower.
The “dorm” guestrooms are for couples and families looking for a comfortable and pleasant place to spend the night in. Each guestroom has a double bed, a bunk bed and another single bed, AC and a communal shower and bathroom outside of the room.
The Desert Routes Inn’s special caravans offer a unique experience and include a double bed, two beds for kids, a dining area, a coffee corner, a kitchenette, a bathroom and a shower.
At the covered yard there are mattresses, floor mats, cushions and hammocks. At the guesthouse site you will also find: an information corner for travelers, two accessorized kitchens for the use of the guests, a large dining room, game tables (billiards, table soccer and ping-pong), wireless internet connection and hot drinks and refreshments served all day.
During the summer the moshav’s public swimming pool is open, at a 7 min. walking distance from the guesthouse.

The guesthouse “Luria Batzel HaTamar” (“Luria’s under the Shade of the Date Tree”) offers a unique atmosphere and friendly service. The site has pleasant guest rooms, a variety of activities for families, amusement rides, a function hall for events/workshops/conferences, game courts and more. The guesthouse offers nutritious meals (please book in advance) and a plethora of treats for a perfect family vacation.
At “Luria Batzel HaTamar” you will find 6 guesthouse units that induce peace and calm. Each unit has a bedroom, a living room with beds for the kids, a shower and a bathroom, a dining area, an accessorized kitchenette, a refrigerator and satellite TV. The guesthouses are suitable for couples or families.

At the site of the Khan there are 6 guesthouses, all facing a joint yard. The guesthouses are equipped with an AC, and have a beautiful view of the Edom mountains.
In each guesthouse there is a bedroom, a living room with cable TV, a fully equipped and accessorized kitchen with a coffee kit, an attached shower and bathroom, and a private balcony. There is free Wi-Fi internet connection on the site.
The guesthouses are suitable for housing families and couples, or groups of friends. At the yard you can find pleasant sitting corners, table tennis, a communal kitchen, a barbeque grill and a kids’ playground.
During the warm season, the swimming pool is open for the guests, free of charge.