Join EAT.PRAY.MOVE on another fantastic retreat here at Peacock Pavilions. EPM has hosted over 30 retreats in the past 12 years here and will certainly know how to guide you on a balanced week of relaxation, self-care, and adventure.
PHOTOS & FLOW WITH SAM KATZ
Join us on this special collaboration with photographer Sam Katz as we indulge in the magic of Morocco. What better place to be inspired by beauty than the design that abounds in Marrakesh. We’ll enjoy daily yoga, photography workshops, cultural sites, spa day, and mo
Yoga will be offered each day to get our bodies and minds ready to experience the present moment and get the most out of our week. Then photography workshops will be included to get close guidance from Sam before setting off on our day trips, where we can try out our new techniques. Both professional cameras, film, digital, and even smart phones will be able to be used depending on your preference. Techniques can be applied to many disciplines, and Sam will work with each guest in a personalized manner.
WHAT WE’LL LEARN
Basics of photography: Deep dive into the foundations of photography to understand your camera fully, learn to shoot in manual mode, and control your exposure and focus like a pro. Understand lenses and practice your new skills with a professional by your side
Light and composition: Learn about what makes a photo magical that goes beyond the equipment and technique. Understand to see light, to work with different types of light as different times of the day and how to make the most of it all. Learn the principles of composing and what makes a photo stand out.
Portraiture: What makes a great portrait? What makes a great subject? The technical and the emotional aspects to capturing people. Learn the difference between portraits, environmental portraits, how to shoot individuals, groups and couples.
Travel photography: No better place to practice your skills than Morocco ! Learn to capture street style images, culture and the essence of your travels through story-telling with images. Create better memories of your travels from today, forever!
WELLNESS WITH AASIA LEWIS Daily yoga classes and somatic body work will be offered in a way to relax, stimulate, and help guests grow in their own personal practice. Classes are open to all levels, beginner to practiced, and can range from gentle, restorative, and more vigorous vinyasa flow and ashtanga styles.* Style and class levels will be determined and moulded to fit participating students' needs, and with a small intimate retreat class size, students will be able to get personalized attention and comfortability to deeply explore their practice. Depending on each retreat location, classes will be held in a dedicated indoor yoga space and some also offer outdoor options as well for us to use if the weather is agreeable. There will be a time for yoga and meditation each day working through various themes in the week.
OUR ADVENTURES
Guests will not only enjoy the grounds of Peacock Pavilions and the outdoor areas (including a lovely pool, patio, private terraces, and covered yoga platform), but the retreat also includes some amazing day-trips to surrounding sites. A guided day in Marrakesh will lead guests through an introduction to souks, artisans, and plenty of architectural sites to see.
A day will be spent exploring the desert outside of the city where we’ll experience camel rides on the dunes and a coursed tasting lunch! We’ll of course visit the famed Jardin Majorelle and the YSL Museum. During the week we’ll enjoy activities on-site such as a henna party, a poolside brunch, after dinner Moroccan entertainment, and an evening cinema under the stars. The final full day entails a trip to a famous hammam (a luxurious spa facility), where guests can be pampered to their heart's content with a full program of various treatments. What better way to wrap up a week of yoga than a day of pure relaxation.
GIVE BACK RETREAT
This retreat is part of ourGIVE BACK initiative, where EPM will donate at least 10% of profits to a humanitarian partner in the community where each retreat is held. Our partner in Marrakesh isPROJECT SOAR who works with underprivileged communities and young women to empower with design, clean-up projects, and creative ventures