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SUMMARY:Holiday Inner Harmony Wellness - Ayurveda\, Qi Gong\, Seasonal Self Care.
DESCRIPTION:Simple practices to support calm\, digestion\, and winter wellness\nAyurveda · Qi Gong · Seasonal Self-Care\nSaturday\, December 6 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.\nShell Beach Veterans’ Hall \nThe holidays can feel rushed\, busy\, and imbalanced — but they don’t have to be. Join us for a gently restorative morning of Qi Gong\, seasonal Ayurvedic wisdom\, and practical tools to support your calm\, energy\, and digestion through the holidays… and beyond. \nYou’ll learn simple\, time-tested daily habits that help the body and mind stay balanced during winter — plus experience a guided Qi Gong sequence to ground your energy and reset your nervous system. \nYou’ll leave with clarity\, take-home practices\, and a seasonal self-care plan you can actually use. \nYou’ll experience:\n• Gentle Qi Gong for grounding and nervous system support\n• Ayurvedic guidance for digestion\, immunity\, and winter rhythms\n• A printed self-assessment worksheet to personalize your wellness plan• Tea + a healthy seasonal snack\n• Optional discount on private wellness sessions \n$45 Early Bird · $55 After November 30\nSpace is limited · Advance registration required \nTo register: Email holly@balancedlivin \ngayurveda.com\nor call/text 805-440-4561 \nWhat to bring: Comfortable clothing\, a mat or blanket\, journal (optional) \nLed by Holly Padove\, Ayurvedic Wellness Counselor & Qi Gong Teacher
URL:https://balancedlivingayurveda.com/retreat/holiday-inner-harmony-wellness-ayurveda-qi-gong-seasonal-self-care/
CATEGORIES:Qi Gong,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Relax\, Explore\, and Energize in Greece!
DESCRIPTION:September 22-28\, 2025 (7 days/6 nights) \nJoin us for an unforgettable retreat on the enchanting island of Tinos\, nestled in the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea. Part of the stunning Cyclades archipelago\, Tinos is a haven of Greek charm\, energy\, and culture. \n  \nWhat to Expect:\nThe day starts with beachfront Qi Gong or Yoga classes\, surrounded by serene sea views. Indulge in delicious\, authentic Greek cuisine\, explore whitewashed villages steeped in history\, and channel your creativity during an art class led by a renowned local painter. Prefer to unwind? Lounge by the infinity pool with a specialty cocktail or take a refreshing dip in the warm sea. The choice is yours! \nOur home base is the luxurious beachfront Cavos Hotel\, perfectly situated on one of Tinos’s most beautiful beaches. Just minutes from town and various restaurants & activities\, the hotel offers traditional yet elegant studios and suites with breathtaking sea views. \n  \nYour Retreat Includes: \n\nDaily Qi Gong or Yoga classes\nFull breakfast (choose from the menu; all other meals are not included)\nHalf-day art class in a scenic studio or beach\nGuided hikes with stunning views\nVillage tours* and beach explorations\nVisit Greece’s prestigious marble sculpture school\nAccess to the hotel’s infinity pool\, gym\, and beachfront loungers\nSuggested daily group activities (or your own thing!)\n\n  \nOptional Activities (paid separately): \n\nAuthentic Greek cooking class\nAdmission to various attractions and museums\nBoat tour to the historic island of Delos\n\n  \n*Transportation Notes:  For activities outside Cavos\, we’ll caravan in rental vehicles—participants may rent alone\, share with others\, or ride with those who have a car. \n  \nPRICING IN EUROS (Current exchange rate: 1 Euro ≈ $1.05): \nSingle Studio                                         € 1\,222 ($1289) \nDouble Studio (2 people)                    € 871 pp ($919) \nDouble Suite (2 people)                      € 961 pp ($1014) \nTriple Suite (3 people)                         € 814 pp ($858) \nLuxury Double      (2 people)              € 1\, 411 pp ($1488) \nWhen booking a double or triple\, you should already have a roommate arranged. We can also suggest other guests to share with. \n  \nPayment details: $100 non-refundable deposit holds your spot!  (Limited to six rooms\, so book soon!) 20% of the non-refundable balance is due by May 1\, 2025. Final payment is due on September 1\, 2025. No refunds after final payment. A 3% surcharge applies to credit card payments. Payments are in dollars\, adjusted to the exchange rate at the time of each payment. To book or for more information\, contact Holly at (805) 440-4561 or holly@balancedlivingayurveda.com. \nYour leaders/guides:  Holly Padove\, Qi Gong and Yoga Instructor\, Ayurvedic Practitioner\, and frequent visitor to Tinos! Jessica Halepas\, Holly’s daughter\, is a professional artist and art teacher\, based in Tinos. She will lead the art classes and assist with unique local activities. \n 
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LOCATION:Cavos Hotel\, Greece
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SUMMARY:Panama Yoga Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Nourish and Rejuvenate: Panama Yoga Retreat at Sansara Resort\, Cambutal\, Panama\, December 5-11\, 2021\nAre you itching to travel and ready to shed the challenges of the past year (or two)? We have just the retreat for you! Complete with Yoga & Qi Gong practices\, this Panama yoga retreat is one you don’t want to miss. \n Immerse yourself in an untouched tropical oasis as you dip your toes into the warm ocean water and breathe in the floral scented tropical air\, filling your depleted self back up with this deeply relaxing experience (big sigh as you let go…). \nNourish and rejuvenate  as  an award-winning chef serves up delicious meals\, feel your body deeply relax with all-levels Yoga and Qi Gong practices\, enrich yourself with self-care workshops\, and revel in the camaraderie of new & old friends. Let go of the past and fill your cup with joy and peace.   \nDoes this sound like a happy place to you? Then join us for “Nourish and Rejuvenate Body\, Mind and Spirit\,” at the beautiful Sansara Resort\, located on Panama’s stunning Pacific Ocean in the small village of Cambutal. \nIf you don’t take the time to nourish yourself now\, then when will you? \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nSansara features the most pristine tropical-meets-beach environment in the world and provides the perfect backdrop for you to disconnect from your fast-paced life and chaos of the past year and reconnect with your more relaxed\, peaceful self. No matter where you are on the resort\, you are steps away from the black sand beach and ocean. \nRetreat to Sansara and spend some time in an untouched\, tropical oasis that promises to leave you feeling rested\, rejuvenated and replenished. \nOpen your heart and clear your head and tap into a boundless relaxed energy within during this fun and transformative week.  You’ll discover the tools to live your life with grace and ease long after returning home \nThe Panama yoga retreat will include the following inspirational practices: \n\nAll-levels Yoga in the beautiful ocean view thatched roofed Yoga shala\nQi Gong\, similar to a cross between Yoga and tai-chi\, it consists of gentle yet effective movements. Anyone can do this practice and feel the immediate shift of a balanced energy circulating through your body and mind.\nGuided meditations to bring you to a deep state of peace\nEssential oils to create instant shifts in your emotional state\nDaily intentions will be threaded throughout each practice to deepen your experience\nAyurvedic workshop to help you understand what makes you tick and how you can easily incorporate self care into your daily life\nSelf Massage techniques to enhance your self care routine\nGroup circles and a Vision Walk to tap into your inner wisdom\nYoga Nidra (yoga of sleep) –  Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing guided meditation…20 minutes of Yoga Nidra is said to equal  3 hours of REM sleep.\n\nYou’ll have ample downtime time to truly make this vacation YOURS. \n \nSome suggestions… \n\nSwimming in the salt-water pool\nEnjoying a massage under a thatched-roof beach front shala (or other spa services available at the resort)\nStrollling along vast stretches of black sand beaches\nNapping or reading in the ocean-view hammocks\nPedaling a cruiser bike to explore the sights and sounds of the Cambutal life just outside your door\n\nCo-facilitators Annie Elson\, ERYT-500\, and Holly Padove\, certified Qi Gong instructor\, RYT-200 and Ayurvedic Specialist will guide you on this fabulous 7-day journey. (See bios below) \nSleep like a baby:\nView rooms here: Sansara Resort \n \nExperience laid back luxury at Sansara. Stay in one of the 12 private cabanas. Designed to inspire serenity\, the zen-like atmosphere of Sansara blends seamlessly with the lush nature and quiet beauty of the property’s grounds. \nThe stunning fusion of traditional design with a tropical twist promises you an experience that is both intimate and inspiring. Featuring extraordinary views\, each cabana has a private patio\, just steps away from the warm water of the Pacific Ocean. From tropical garden cabanas to oceanfront suites\, there is something for everyone.  \nEach cabana features organic bath products\, hot water\, air conditioning\, and a mini-fridge to keep your refreshments cold. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nPanama Yoga Retreat – Room type & per person pricing\, including taxes:\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited Space Remains – email to inquire on rooms available \nQuad – $2\,289 \nTriple – $2\,389 \nDouble – $2\,649 \nDouble Deluxe – $2\,799 \nLuxury Double Suite – $3235 \nSingle – $3\,699- \nTraveling Solo?  We will do our best to match you with a compatible traveler. \nSpace is limited – reserve your place in this undiscovered paradise now! \nWe will provide you with numerous travel details upon registration. \n  \nTantalize your tastebuds:\nDuring your stay at Sansara we will dine together and enjoy mouthwatering\, wholesome food for breakfast\, lunch and dinner daily. Meals will include fresh caught fish\, farm-raised poultry and local fruits and veggies. \nSansara serves only fresh\, in-season and local (from farms in the area) foods that will leave you feeling perfectly pampered and undeniably full. \nVegan\, vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nPanama Yoga Retreat-What’s Included:\n\n7 days/6 nights lodging in plush\, air-conditioned accommodations at Sansara Resort\nLuxury transportation to and from Panama City/Sansara\n3 delicious\, healthy meals daily; showcasing local produce and fresh seafood\nDaily Yoga\, Meditation\, Qi Gong Practices & more including\n\nYoga Nidra\, Ayurveda Talk\, Restorative Yoga\, Group Gatherings\n\n\nComplimentary use of Snorkels\, Kayaks\, Paddleboards & Bicycles\nDry Land Surf Lesson\nBeach Bonfire (weather permitting)\nMovie Night\nUse of saltwater swimming pool overlooking the ocean\nHypo-allergenic bedding and towels\nOrganic spa products in every cabana\nHammock-ing\n\nWhat’s not included:\n\nAirfare to Panama City\nMeals outside of Sansara\nAdditional excursions\, surf lessons and/or rentals\nSpa Services (available at the resort)\nAlcohol\nSnacks/Smoothies/Juices\nTravel insurance (recommended)\nGratuities\n\nPanama Yoga Retreat Payment details:\nA non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to save your spot and room preference. One half of the remaining balance is due on August 20\,2021. Final payment is due October 22\, 2021.  (Payment options may be available upon approval of leaders.) \n*If you prefer to pay by credit card\, 3.5% will be added to cover fees. \nTrip Advisor Sansara Testimonial:\n“Everything about this place is beautiful. The rooms\, the garden\, the yoga room\, the restaurant\, etc.. Everything was built so beautifully and you really can relax and unwind in this sort of environment. Would definitely recommend this place to anybody looking to get away from it all.” \nClick here for more phenomenal Trip Advisor reviews! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAbout the co-facilitators:\nAnnie Elson – E-RYT 500\, Owner/Director of Yoga Village in Arroyo Grande\, CA: \nI fell in love with Yoga the first time I stepped onto a mat in 1993 and have been voraciously studying ever since. Passionate about Restorative Yoga and all of its benefits\, I was inspired to study with Judith Hanson Lasater and became certified in 2009 through The Yoga Tree in San Francisco. \nNumerous trainings and certifications later\, I am now a 500- ERYT\, owner / director of Yoga Village on the Central Coast of California\, lead Yoga Alliance Teacher Trainings as well as Yoga retreats throughout the world. \nI am committed to making Yoga safe for every BODY\, always introducing the most accessible version of each posture first before offering more advanced options. I am moved by how Yoga changes lives on every level ~ body\, mind and spirit. I believe that while our practice begins on the mat\, what we do with it in our everyday lives is the true essence of Yoga. \nThis is the second international retreat co-led by Holly and me. Our synergistic energy and passion for our practices create a magical retreat experience for participants. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Padove\, Certified Qi Gong Instructor\, RYT-200\, Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist: \nMy lifelong quest for balance led me to Yoga\, Tai Chi and meditation in my mid- 20’s.  I found solace from my fast-paced life in the practices and also inspiration from the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. \nRealizing my dharma was in the healing arts\, I became passionate about natural health and wellness\, becoming a massage therapist in 1992\, and a Yoga Teacher in 1999.  I also fell in love with the infinite wisdom of Ayurveda\, earning a degree as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist in 2004. \nIn 2012 a friend encouraged I to attend a Qi Gong workshop. That weekend the gentle\, yet powerful movements of Qi Gong set in motion yet another path. I went on to train with Holden Qi Gong\, receiving my teaching certification in 2013. \nI also became certified as a Yoga Nidra facilitator in 2019\, and have led retreats around the world for the past five years. \nI currently teach numerous weekly Qi Gong and Yoga classes\, offers Ayurvedic workshops including training Yoga Teachers\, and offer personal Ayurvedic consultations. \nI live on the beautiful Central Coast of California with my husband\, two large dogs\, two kittens\, a horse\, two goats and eight chickens!  I also love to travel the world\, cook healthy meals with fresh picked veggies from my garden\, ride my horse\, and be active in the great outdoors. \n\n \n\n\n\n\nThis Panama yoga retreat will be a unique opportunity to breathe\, unwind\, tune into yourself\, discover your current needs and desires\, and be inspired to take time to become the best version of yourself.   \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCancellation policy per person: (must be made in writing) \n(for new participants registering February 2021 or after) \n\nAny cancellation received  before July 4\, 2021 will result in a loss of $500 deposit\nAny cancellation received  between July 5 2021–  September 1\, 2021 will result in loss of 50% of trip price\, which includes the deposit\nAny cancellation received September 2\, 2021 until retreat date will result in a total loss of funds\nShould Sansara cancel the retreat due to an act of god or for reasons beyond Sansara’s control\, every effort will be made to refund recoverable costs to retreat organizers and in turn to our participants\nWe reserve the right to cancel the trip if it is not meeting the trip minimum. If we cancel\, your payments will be fully refunded. Trip cancellation insurance is always recommended when making travel plans\n\n\n\n  \nWhat the media are saying about Sansara & Panama:  \nOutside Magazine \n“While parts of Central America sometimes feel overrun with surfboard-toting gringos\, Panama has maintained an undiscovered vibe\, especially along the southerly Azuero peninsula. The country’s cultural heartland\, this region features Spanish colonial churches\, biologically diverse national parks\, and some seriously great waves from December to May. Located in the sleepy village of Cambutal\, Sansara’s 11 cabanas are just steps from the Pacific Ocean\, and with nearby beach\, point\, and reef breaks\, you’re sure to find the wave you’re looking for.” \nTime Magazine \n“For the person who works a little too hard\, the traveling podcasting team at On She Goes suggests heading to the laid back village of Cambutal\, Panama\, where the forest meets the Pacific Ocean. Trade society’s demands for napping in a hammock overlooking the ocean\, taking surf lessons\, bird watching for the endangered scarlet macaw or just relaxing and watching the waves.” \n  \nVogue Magazine (French edition) \n“For its vibrant capital\, which is becoming the coolest spot in Central America\, or its heavenly beaches teeming with hotels expert in surfing and yoga retreats\,Panama is at the top of the list of new destinations for 2019.” \n  \nAnnie & Holly retreat testimonials (Costa Rica\, 2019): \n“Thank you Annie and Holly for the amount of countless hours and effort you spent on planning and making this retreat a magical and thoughtful experience for all of us. \nI arrived at this retreat with a fractured heart and left with a fuller heart and a feeling of joy that I have not had for a while.  The love and acceptance I felt from both of you and the other yogi’s I had the honor of meeting\, infused me with gratefulness\, heart strength\, relational connection and a sense of peace.  I have been working on being/staying present\, vulnerable and this experience launched me into submersion. I am reminded daily by seeing our pictures and getting the notes/messages from the others that I can integrate what I learned into my daily life and just how blessed I am to have had this experience.  Here are a couple of examples among many: \nI remember at one of our morning Yoga sessions where Annie read about being our authentic selves and it brought me to tears.  It touched me at a deep level and the way she read it was truly meaningful to me\, thank you my dear sweet Annie. And the joy\, connection and acceptance I felt when doing activities with Holly were so uplifting and heart warming. I love you both and hold you dear in my heart.” \n~Bonnie \n“I can’t rave enough about my experience in Costa Rica with Annie and Holly. Hiking\, horseback riding\, kayaking\, yoga and Qi Gong all in one week was idyllic for me. Activities and classes were thoughtfully planned\, and I wanted for nothing while on the retreat. I was able to completely relax\, and take in all the wonderful nature that surrounded us. It was truly spectacular. No matter your yoga ability or experience\, the retreat provided a number of offerings to be enjoyed by all!” \n~Carly \n“This retreat inspired me in so many ways.  Since returning home I have started a regular yoga practice and am taking better care of myself.  This was my first yoga retreat so I wasn’t sure what to expect\, and I had such a positive experience\, that I want to attend more.  The addition of Qi Gong was icing on the cake.Annie and Holly are wonderful instructors and fabulous retreat leaders. They were well-prepared and had a meaningful theme with handouts for each day. They were available\, caring\, knowledgeable and fun to be with.  I have no doubt that any retreat they plan together will be fabulous.” \n~Joanna \n  \n\nTo register now\, please contact Annie at \n(805) 441-4150; info@arroyograndeyoga.com or Holly at \n(805) 440-4561; holly@balancedlivingayurveda.com.
URL:https://balancedlivingayurveda.com/retreat/panama-yoga-retreat-2021/
LOCATION:Sansara Resort ~ Cambutal\, Panama\, Panama
CATEGORIES:Past Retreats
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SUMMARY:Mexican Riviera\, Haramara Retreat Center - Sayulita April 2-9\, 2016
DESCRIPTION:Oneness with Nature: Yoga and Ayurveda Retreat\nStretch\, Relax\, & Play as you Reconnect with Your Peaceful Inner Nature\n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\n  \n\nAre you ready to take a breather\, relax\, deepen your yoga practice and learn how you can bring health enhancing tools into your daily life? Are you at a stage in your life where you feel the desire to slow down and reflect on what’s really important to you?  Then this Yoga and Ayurveda retreat is calling out to you! \nJoin Holly Padove (RYT\, CAS) and Lisa Marie (ERYT\, Reiki Master) and blossom into your peaceful inner nature at the beautiful Haramara Retreat Center. You will relax and renew\, coming home to your authentic joyful self with Yoga (both restorative and vinyasa)\, Qi Gong (like a moving meditation) and Ayurveda (A nature-based system of holistic medicine that recognizes your uniqueness) \nYour body\, mind and spirit follow the cycles of nature\, and our retreat takes place in spring\, a time for new beginnings as flowers fragrantly bloom and nature springs to life. Awaken to your true\, vibrant nature and step into that new way of being once you return home. \nHaramara\, nestled on the hillside between the ocean and jungle near Sayulita\, Mexico\, is just 45 minutes from the Puerto Vallarta airport and a quick – hour flight from Los Angeles International Airport. \nImagine…. \n\nGently swaying in your hammock as you are caressed by the gentle\, warm breeze\, while gazing at the ocean below\nOpening your heart to the universe during a luxurious restorative yoga class as you breathe in the fresh\, fragrant air\nVibrating with energy during gentle and easy-to-follow Qi Gong movements\nSharing a delicious and fresh organic meal with like-minded new friends\nCleansing your spirit in the warm ocean waters\n\n  \nBreak Free of Your Old Patterns! \n\nClear out old energy (such as tight muscles\, stiff joints\, and even anxiety or boredom) freeing space to feel youthful\, peaceful\, joyful\nDeeply relax and embrace new ways of being as you discover your true nature as spirit\nLearn new strategies to deal with stress and let life’s little irritations roll off your back\nConnect with like-minded\, supportive new friends\nLeave your “Type A” self in Mexico\, and learn lifestyle and yoga routines that you can easily blend into your daily life\nLearn what makes you uniquely you and tools to help you feel healthy\, joyful and balanced as your regular state of being\nStrengthen your connection to nature as we explore the five elements according to Ayurveda\, considered the healing side of yoga.\n\n\n  \nTransformational Yoga \nSessions will vary each day and include restorative\, more active “vinyasa” style and yin. An intuitive teacher\, Lisa has a pulse on what her students need to truly have a transformational experience.  In addition Qi Gong practice will add variety to our daily movement practices.  The gentle movements are extremely powerful in getting your “Chi” or life force moving through your body\, mind and spirit. \nAyurveda to Learn What Makes You Uniquely You \nLearn about your dosha (constitution) and how you can become balanced through “interactive” Ayurveda. You will understand how Ayurveda can  help you to become healthier and more vibrant through experiences during the retreat that heighten all  your senses. By the time you go home\, you’ll know what to eat and how to eat it to stay balanced and trim\, what types of activities keep you in the groove\, how  you can reduce your reactions to stress and much more. We will learn about the “six tastes” in Ayurveda by cooking with the Chef and understand the five elements\, which are also within us\, through playfully experiencing the tropical breezes (air)\, warm ocean (water)\, lush jungle (earth)\, spacious sky (space) and warm sun (fire). \n\nYou will also be surrounded by Magical Mother Nature!  \nHaramara (“Mother Sea” in the native Huichol Indian language) is an exclusive\, intimate and secluded seaside tropical retreat. Described as the place “where Robinson Crusoe meets Architectural Digest\,” Haramara Retreat is a magical and idyllic place created and designed to provide a natural and supportive environment for you to relax\, renew and restore your well-being. \nI can’t wait!  Sign me Up! \nThe Accommodations \nScattered across the beautiful tropical hillside\, your spacious cabaña gives you exceptional views of the ocean and jungle canopy. You’ll rest easily in a comfortable bed with hand woven sheets\, gauzy sheer curtains to filter the sunlight and oil lamps and candles for softly light your evenings. Most rooms have private hammocks for lazy afternoon naps.  Your private bathroom features an opened aired shower with a view! \nThree Freshly prepared organic meals daily \nNot only will you be surrounded by magic\, your meals will be out of this world! Your tastebuds will explode with the exquisite taste of juicy mangos\, fresh avocados\, ceviche\, Spanish omelets\, healthy baked goods and more\, all prepared by some of Mexico’s finest chefs. Sit down to mouth watering\, freshly prepared local\, organic gourmet meals at the retreat’s open air dining room\, while enjoying awe-inspiring views of the jungle and the ocean. The daily menus are carefully chosen by the head chef and are based on the ingredients that are available that day at the fish and farmers markets. (Primarily vegetarian; Fish and seafood also served for lunch and dinner) The kitchen staff and wait staff are friendly\, well trained and attentive to your every need including special diets. \n\nNot only will you be surrounded by magic\, your meals will be out of this world! Think juicy mangos\, fresh avocados\, fresh fish caught that day\, specialty healthy baked goods all prepared by an award-winning chef. Sit down to mouth watering\, freshly prepared organic gourmet meals at the retreat’s spacious open air dining room\, while surrounded by awe-inspiring views of the jungle and the ocean. All meals are tastefully prepared with fresh local ingredients and beautifully served with an artistic flair.(Primarily vegetarian; Fish and seafood also served for dinner) \nFree Time to Explore! \nExplore the nearby town of Sayulita to take in the local culture and colors\, surf\, paddleboard\, swim or snorkel in the warm ocean\, hike in the nearby jungle\, gallop through the hills on a horse\, or just take the afternoon off for a relaxing massage or lounging at the infinity pool\, steps away from your cabana. \nAccording to Trip Advisor :  A charming fishing village\, Sayulita is a hidden gem with picturesque beaches\, charming restaurants and great food. Unlike some other Mexican towns\, tourists mingle with locals in a relaxed atmosphere\, without the hustle and bustle of major touristy resorts. For those seeking more nightlife\, Puerto Vallarta is a mere 30 minutes away. \nAbout our daily schedule and activities (for example\, subject to change) \n\n7 – 8 a.m. – Enjoy a fresh breakfast. If you wake up earlier you can sip your coffee or tea starting at 6:30\n9 – 11:45 a.m.. – Yoga or Qi Gong\n12 – Lunch and free time\n4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Ayurveda discussions or exploration (Schedule will shift on Tuesday as we will cook with Haramara’s Chef from 2-4 p.m.)\n6:30 p.m. – Dinner\nEvening activities include – Guided meditation\, movie night\, bonfire at the beach\, sharing\, restorative yoga or just watching the stars rise\nWednesday is an open day for you to explore and play. We will offer yoga/chi gong from 7 to 8:30 am to give you plenty of free time to have a play day. (Breakfast available until 10 a.m.)\n\nThe retreat includes: \n\nAccommodations ranging from luxurious single rooms to quaint dorm style lodging\nThree meals daily\, plus coffee and tea prior to breakfast\nYoga\nQi Gong\n\nAyurveda discussions or exploration\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://balancedlivingayurveda.com/retreat/retreats-mexico/
CATEGORIES:Past Retreats
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SUMMARY:Costa Rica 2019
DESCRIPTION:Unearth Your Paradise Within Surrounded by the Natural Beauty of Costa Rica!\n\n\nOpen your heart and clear your head while building strength and flexibility with a reflective Yoga\, Qi Gong and Meditation practice. As you relax\, laughter and joy will bubble to your surface\, just in time to take a dip in the warm ocean water or share happy hour with new friends! \nDoes that sound amazing to you? Then join us for a retreat at the beautiful eco-resort Ojo Del Mar. Located on the Osa Peninsula\, it is one of the country’s most untouched destinations\, a quick flight from San Jose\, Costa Rica’s capital. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nThe retreat will include the following juicy practices: \n\nGentle Yoga & Guided Meditation\nQi Gong\, like a cross between yoga and tai-chi\, it consists of gentle yet effective movements to create a more energized body and relaxed mind\nEssential oils\, which create instant shifts in your emotional state\, will be offered to enhance your experience\nDaily intentions will be threaded throughout each practice so that you can tap into your inner truth\nAyurvedic talk to understand what makes you “uniquely you.”\nYoga Nidra (yoga of sleep) –  Yoga Nidra is a deeply relaxing guided meditation…20 minutes of Yoga Nidra is said to equal  3 hours of REM sleep.\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-facilitators Annie Hopper\, RYT-500\, and Holly Padove\, certified Qi Gong instructor and RYT-200 will guide you on this fabulous 8-day journey. (See bios below) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach cabina has its own mosaic-floored outdoor garden shower and sink. All standard cabinas and beach nests have access to a shared hot shower bathroom. \nAll superior cabinas have private indoor bathroom\, shower\, lights (solar) and king size beds for double rooms. \nThe nests are spacious\, screened in and close to the ocean on wooden platforms. They have a private outdoor shower\, along with a communal bathhouse. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll inclusive per person pricing includes 8 days/7 nights\, luxurious\, eco-friendly lodging\, all meals\, daily Yoga & Qi Gong practices and more! \n\n\n\n\n\nOjo del Mar serves delicious fresh food from their own organic gardens and locally sourced produce from the farmer’s market. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8 days and 7 nights at Ojo Del Mar\, an intimate\, eco-friendly retreat center\nYour choice of luxurious accommodations (see above for descriptions)\nThree organic meals per day\nPre-breakfast coffee\, tea\, light snack and fruit\nUse of sweet water pool with ocean view\nAll group sessions with Annie and Holly at the open-air wooden deck right on the beach\n\nYoga & Meditation\nQi Gong\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA deposit of $500 is due upon registration to confirm your spot\n50% of balance due August 1\, 2018\nRemaining balance due December 1\, 2018\nFor those signing up after December 1\, full payment is due\nIf you prefer to pay by credit card\,  3.5% will be added to cover fees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThey describe their style of cooking as healthy comfort food\, presented beautifully with minimal fuss\, served with care and just a light touch of flare. \n  \nA seasonally inspired buffet features a selection of either vegetarian\, chicken or fish entrees accompanied by a variety of interesting side dishes and a homemade dessert.
URL:https://balancedlivingayurveda.com/retreat/costa-rica-retreat/
LOCATION:Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica\, eco-resort Ojo Del Mar\, Osa Peninsula\, Costa Rica
CATEGORIES:Past Retreats
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