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Bhutan is a mystical, still widely undiscovered country. If you want to really dig deep, there are few better ways to explore than by bike.

From 7th to 17th July 2008, Uma Paro (in conjunction with Kona Bikes) is offering a small group biking adventure leading you through five different valleys. The route takes in cultural road rides, remote off-road trails, huge freewheel descents and easy river side circuits. Read more »

On this June retreat Erich Schiffmann will convey a complete Yoga experience using asana, pranayama, deep relaxation, discussion and meditation.  With an emphasis on stillness, students will learn to ‘live’ Yoga, allowing themselves to be ‘guided from within’. 
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SMALL GROUP ADVENTURE
- 10 NIGHT FULLBOARD PACKAGE
(3 Nights Camping & 7 nights at Uma Paro)
April 17th to 27th 2008
This ten night special small group adventure is for those travelers who have time to enjoy the best of both worlds – a classic, challenging wilderness trek combined with a deep experience of the Bhutanese people and their culture. Read more »

As Thai cuisine covers a huge variety of techniques and skills, Head chef Matthew Albert has devised a series of Master classes covering different aspects of Thai food, where some will include a wine tasting, by matching wines to Thai cuisine.

Over a coffee the morning will start with a relaxed introduction to the recipes and ingredients to be used during the class. Read more »

From 20th to the 26th April, 2008, internationally renowned Yoga teacher Don Peers will be hosting an Ashtanga retreat at Uma Ubud, Bali.

Don Peers has been practicing Yoga since 1993.  His teaching reflects his belief that Yoga is an inward journey; how we undertake that journey is as important as the final destination. Read more »

The Sarojin, awarded for the second year as Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel by the World Travel Awards, is offering guests the opportunity to learn Thai cooking and culinary skills in the resort or in its picturesque surroundings.

“The Sarojin Taste of Asia” experience runs over six nights and includes cooking classes with the resort’s expert chefs, Read more »

“If there is anything that would cope with modern scientific needs, it would be meditation” Albert Einstein

Learn the best of both worlds in Calmness and Vipassana meditations with an experienced international meditation master. These techniques are aimed to eradicate stress, tension, anger, anxiety, insomnia, depression and will lead to a happier and healthier life. Experience the magic of the fresh air, under the Full Moon and listening to the soothing sounds of the waves as you learn the most valuable techniques for living a life of peace and joy. Read more »