Inner Moves
Sunshine Coast Wellness Center
Group Retreats
Mexico Holiday Retreat with Dhyana: Feb.10-19, 2012
Imagine.... movement classes on this beautiful, white sand bay...
and then dipping into blue waters at the loveliest, gentlest beach I've ever known..
La Manzanilla is a tranquil jewel on La Costa Allegre (Happy Coast) of western Mexico.
This is the area where I (Dhyana) lived 10 winters teaching bilingual movement and meditation classes, and so I will be able to comfortably introduce you to the corazon (warm heart) of Mexico.
Nia, Yoga and Meditation will be available, as well as Hawaiian hula at sunset.
Other fun activities at La Manzanilla include boogie boarding, bike rental or walks along the long coastal path, bartering with vendors beside the lagoon, visiting the crocodile sanctuary, sunset bird tours on the lagoon, a local artisan market on Fridays, or simply spending the day with a cerveza and ceviche lounging under the shade of a palm palapa at a beach-front restaurant... ahhhhh.
Excursions to nearby Barra de Navidad and Melaque for varied shopping and nightlife experiences will also be offered.
We will spend 9 nights at Hotel Puesta del Sol, with full use of the kitchen (for communal or self-prepared meals), dining area, wi-fi, lounge, and roof top ocean-view terrace.
SCHEDULE:
Friday Day 1 - arrival and check-in
- orientation and Mexican feast welcome dinner
Sat. Day 2 - Sat. Day 9 joining in where you wish:
- days will start with meditation on the roof-top terrace
- followed by alternating mornings of Nia on the beach or Yoga in the beautiful palapa-roof studio near-by
- some afternoons will offer excursions, or are yours to flavour with beach time, writing, art etc. (don't forget siestas!)
- evening hula, dancing in nature at sunset or under the moon
Sun. Day 10 - farewell brunch
- check-out and departure
ACCOMMODATION (9 nights) & RETREAT COSTS:
(Group size is limited to 8)
Private room with bathroom and double bed: @ $820/person
Shared room with bathroom and 2 double beds: @ $730/person
RESERVE EARLY BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!
50% deposit due by Dec. 14th. Balance due by Jan. 12th.
To reserve, simply email me, and send your non-refundable deposit by cheque or PayPal.
NOT INCLUDED:
-flight to Puerto Vallarta or Manzanilo
-taxi or bus from airport to La Manzanilla
-meals other than welcome dinner and farewell brunch (budget $15 - $35/day; much less if you prepare your own food at hotel)
FEEDBACK FROM FEB. 2011 PARTICIPANTS:
"La Manzanilla is such a gentle, easy place to be, with friendly people. I loved seeing the fishermen making their nets and fishing."
"La Manzanilla was a perfect location, the whole village life, the hotel and the yoga space we used."
"A wonderful experience... lots of learning and loving from your fine blend of teachings."
"My body and spirit felt strong, centered and calm... such a great way to be able to focus on developing new healthy practices."
A gozar! (Enjoy!)
HE