Tour Summary

Milagro Retreats invites you to join Jayanta (Shirley Johannesen) and Leslie Young for a week of mindfulness meditation and Vijnana yoga in the Lush Oasis of Todos Santos, Baja Mexico - the setting alone creates a magical space!
This special retreat offers a wonderful and unique opportunity to take a break from your busy routine for personal renewal and spiritual reflection - in a supportive and inspiring environment - with two very experienced international teachers. It will be a wonderful opportunity for physical, spiritual and mental rejuvenation through the practices of meditation and yoga. Your retreat includes Vipassana meditation, pranayama (breathing practices), along with two yoga classes each day. Some of the yoga sessions will be flowing and active, others will offer a quieter more focused practice.

The Teachers

Jayanta (Shirley Johannesen)
Jayanta's teaching is focused on sharing the spiritual practices of meditation and yoga. She has nearly 40 years of a dedicated heart-felt practice and study. For Jayanta the integration of yoga and Vipassana meditation into everyday activities is a way of life which she generously shares with others so that they may experience a place of balance, peace, happiness and well-being. She is founder and president of her own business, Stretch-Awareness. She is also a founding member of numerous yoga and meditation associations in Canada and leads retreats and workshops nationally and internationally. Jayanta has produced a video: Stretch Breathe Relax and audio tapes: Relaxation Circle and Meditation Circle.

Leslie Young
Leslie Young, a devoted student of yoga since age 17, has been teaching for 20 years. Originally certified in Iyengar Yoga, she has been exposed to many traditions. Leslie balances precision with flow and encourages her students in developing body awareness with an open heart. Deeply influenced by Dona Holleman and Orit Sen-Gupta, Leslie’s teaching is rooted in the principles of Vijnana Yoga. With an ongoing practice of Vipassana Meditation, Leslie emphasizes mindfulness through listening to the body. Leslie and Jayanta have worked together for many years offering retreats and teacher-trainings. Leslie teaches near Whistler, B.C. and has traveled and taught extensively in Mexico.

Location
Todos Santos, Baja, the closest town to our home for the week, is a 10 minute drive away. We will offer 2 excursions to Todos Santos during the Retreat. A vortex where the Tropic of Cancer, Sierra de Laguna Mountains, Baja Desert and the Pacific Ocean meet, Todos Santos is a charming artist’s community bustling with galleries, cafes, and authentic Mexican stores filled with pottery and keepsakes.

Getting There
Our Retreat starts with Dinner in San Jose at La Panga on March 2nd. Flight Arrivals should be planned anytime in the afternoon, early evening. Once you arrive and pass through Customs. Trans Cabo will transport you to El Tropicana

Our time together will end with Brunch at 11am on March 9th. Airport transfers will be scheduled at noon to have you back at the Airport by 2pm. Please arrange flight departures for late afternoon on March 9th.

We recommend the following websites to book flights to San Jose (airport code SJD) Sell Off Fares and Low Fares

Please forward your flight itinerary so that we can coordinate airport transfers.

Travel to Mexico
Mexico's Travel Documents Requirements **Starting January 23, 2007 a PASSPORT IS REQUIRED!!!** Current Passport strongly recommended (driver’s license & certified birth certificate as ID may be acceptable but not guaranteed) US citizens do not need a visa, but non- US citizens may need one. Please contact your airline or passport office.

The Flow
The first night will be spent in the quaint Mexican town of San Jose at El Tropicana Inn. This will give you a Taste of the local cuisine with time to explore San Jose before departing to Todos Santos the next day. This small colonial town has been known for centuries as an oasis of the southern Baja. Priding themselves on park-like setting and traditional ambiance, San Jose, rated as one of the cleanest small towns in Mexico, enjoys temperate climates year round, tranquil beaches and a slow, relaxed lifestyle.

The next day we will transport you from San Jose to your home for the next 6 days, Serendipity, a 1 1⁄2 hour scenic drive.

Accommodation
Serendipity, an ocean oasis in the Baja desert, is a relaxing alternative to “Cabo madness” and offers the perfect blend of resort comfort and undisturbed natural surroundings.

Located on the outskirts of Todos Santos, this peaceful ocean getaway has air-conditioned private and shared accommodations, a variety of gathering areas and patios, a large pool and Jacuzzi, a fully equipped professional kitchen, an outdoor bonfire area complete with serving bar, grill, and many other amenities that are perfect for small retreats or lazy vacations.

Direct access to miles of pristine beach, spectacular views of ocean sunsets, seasonal whales, mountain peaks and the Las Tunas valley, and proximity to surfing beaches, nature excursions, or shopping at the many galleries in Todos Santos make Serendipity a truly unique home-away-from home experience for visitors seeking a special place to breathe and enjoy the magic of this Baja paradise.

What to Bring
To make your stay at Serendipity more comfortable and convenient, we suggest you bring the following:

• Flashlight
• Alarm clock
• Yoga Mat
• Yoga Block
• Yoga Strap
• Zafu or meditation stool
• Meditation blanket
• Alarm clock
• Sunscreen and hat
• Bathing suit
• Light jacket and pants
• Beach towel
• Day pack
• Walking or hiking boots
• Sandals
• Insect repellant
• Toiletries
• Ear plugs

The Food
You will be nourished with Prana-infused organic meals prepared by Shani Cranston Founder of Milagro Retreats with love and consciousness. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included in your package. Most meals will be vegetarian, with fresh fish and seafood served occasionally throughout the week.
Raw Concepts and Living Food will be incorporated into the menu to encourage healthy eating habits. The kitchen is an open concept and you are welcome to join Shani and learn with ‘hands on’ preparation. She will be creating divine dishes such as Avocado Gazpacho, Raw Almond Milk and Vegan Chocolate Pudding.

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