Travel Insurance: It is advised that you contact your travel agent for cancellation, postponement and interruption travel insurance. Who knows what might happen, but, clearly, it's your decision and your risk.

Currency Adjustment: Due to volatile currency fluctuations, we reserve the right to adjust that portion of the workshop's cost that is payable to our vendors in foreign currency should the currency rate increase 5% above of our original costing. If this adjustment is necessary, we will notify each participant with an amended invoice. (Sorry, this is the only fair way to handle this.)

Dietary Restrictions: Our local vendors will make a reasonable effort to accommodate you - if you tell us beforehand. We can't promise anything except that we will try our best.

Medical Conditions: Because of the nature of the workshop, the topography of the island, and the distances between the various sites we will be utilizing, make sure with your doctor that you are physically able to attend this workshop. There will be lots of walking and if you rent a bicycle plenty of that too! (Remember, the yoga center is about a mile or a mile and a half from the Kilmurvey House.) Inishmòr has medical services available but still, it is a small island. So, please take all of this into consideration before you choose to join us.

Liability Waiver: Sadly, we must ask that you sign one.

Suggested Reading: To increase your enjoyment, here are some books you might want to consider.

                                            Light on Yoga, BKS Iyengar
                                            Light on the Yoga Sutras of Pantanjali, BKS Iyengar
                                            Light on Life, BKS Iyengar
                                            The Book of Aran: The Aran Islands, John Waddell
                                            The Aran Islands, John Millington Synge

Experience: At least one year of Iyengar Yoga experience (or approved equivalent) is required.

Equipment: You will need to bring a sticky mat, 2 blankets, 2 yoga belts, two blocks and any other yoga props you normally use.

Accommodations: We will not charge a single supplement. And you might even get a larger double room if one is available and if you book early. But be assured all rooms are comfortable and en-suite.

Getting there: While it may appear daunting, it really isn't. It is recommended that you fly into and out of Shannon, the closest international airport to Inishmòr. From there you can make your way to Galway by bus or cab (clearly more expensive, but faster), and from Galway to Inishmòr by ferry or local airline. It is recommended that you overnight on the Irish mainland on your way to Inishmòr and on your return trip to the airport. Why? Often the boat and plane schedules will not match up with your inbound and outbound international flights. We will be staying at the remote end of the island. Taxi-vans will be available at the boat dock or at the airfield to transport you to the Kilmurvey House.

Here are some web-sites you might want to check in your planning:

                    International flights:
                                        Julio@millrun.com   (Julio Benvenuto, 201-216-0334)
                                        www.aerlingus.com

                     Mainland Irish Accommodations:
                                        www.tourismireland.com
                                        www.ireland.travel.ie
                                        www.galway.net
                                        www.westireland.travel.ie
                                        www.GreatSouthernHotelGalway.com
                                        www.Hotel-Ireland.com/hotels/west/galwaycity/victoria-hotel/index.html
                                        www.travelireland.org

                     Boat/Air from Galway to Inishmòr:
                                        www.aranislandferries.com
                                        www.aranislandsdirect.com
                                        www.aerarannislands.ie

Note: If you agree, we will share your e-mail address with the other participants so you might have the opportunity to coordinate travel plans.

Clothing/Weather: In addition to bringing yoga clothing for asana classes, please note that the weather on the Aran Islands is quite changeable and can be cool, rainy and windy (temperatures mostly in the 50s and 60s, sometimes reaching the 70s) even during the summer, so layers are highly recommended as are rain jackets or ponchos (umbrellas are pretty useless in the wind). Good walking shoes and boots with good traction are also highly recommended on the terrain.