Full Moon Eco Yoga Retreat

Prana del Mar, Baja Mexico

 

November 21 - 28, 2010

 


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Retreat Description
 
Join yoga teacher Dorothy Price and Milagro Retreats as we commune under the Full Moon at our week long get-away to the luxurious Eco Retreat Center, Prana del Mar ~ outside Todos Santos.

Deepen your yoga practice, whether you are newly on the yoga path or an experienced yogi. Explore alignment within your pose as well as fluid movement from one pose to the next in Hatha Flow Yoga. In the mornings explore the energetically balanced fluidity of Hatha Flow Yoga and in the warm afternoons enjoy a slower, deeply inward turning yoga experience. We will learn simple, yet effective tools, to calm the mind and lead a healthier lifestyle through Asana, Pranayam and Meditation. Giving one to one attention and helping you develop a home practice are important aspects of the retreat. Choose from an array of activities or simply relax, read a book and listen to the sounds of Mother Ocean as you are lulled into a state of restoration. Enjoy twice daily yoga classes Explore the transformative power of pranayam & meditation Indulge in organic meals inspired by the abundant local organic produce Commune with other like minded souls in a relaxed atmosphere that will cultivate new friendships Book a massage, swim in the ocean or take a surf lesson This rejuvenating retreat will feed your body, mind and spirit!
 
Retreat Leader
 
Dorothy Price has been a yoga practitioner for over 30 years and has been teaching full time since 2002. This year Dorothy will reach 2000 hours of teaching time! As well as teaching several Yoga Retreats each year, Dorothy also teaches many classes a week on Salt Spring Island, her home of 20 years. She is a senior teacher at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga. She has been on the teaching faculty for the renowned Yoga Teacher Training course, offered by the Centre, for the past 5 years. Dorothy is passionate about helping everyone find their way with this wonderful practice. Her calm, gentle nature put all at ease. Her retreats are restful and fun. For some the retreats are a getaway from hectic daily life or stressful personal challenges. Others find a new level of love, honor and acceptance for themselves and their bodies.
 


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Accommodation
 
Prana del Mar is located at the beach on 5 beautiful acres near the southern tip of the Baja peninsula. With the mountains to the east, the Pacific to the west, and the desert all around, we are comfortably nestled in a tranquil valley that provides an ideal setting for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation, and exploration. With 15 guest rooms and suites, delicious cuisine, a spa with swimming pool and jacuzzi, a spacious yoga studio, and a stunning beach just steps away, you will enjoy a wonderful respite from your daily routine. Continuing our commitment to environmental sustainability, the water that irrigates all of the gardens at Prana del Mar is reclaimed from each building and the soil is fertilized by the composting of organic material, so that nothing is wasted.
 
Location
 
Todos Santos, Baja, the closest town to our home for the week, is a 40 minute drive. 2 excursions will be offered to this quaint town. 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. Also home to an abundance of organic produce that will infuse the week's menu.
 
Getting There
 
Our Retreat starts with Dinner at Prana del Mar November 21. Flight Arrivals should be planned anytime in the afternoon.

Our time together will end with Brunch at 11am November 28. Airport transfers will be scheduled at noon to have you back at the Airport by 2pm. Please arrange flight departures for late afternoon on November 28. We recommend the following websites to book flights to San Jose ~ airport code SJD.
 
Yoga & Movement
 
The yoga sessions will be a balanced combination of sustained poses as well as poses flowing in a mindful progression from one to another (Hatha Flow). Mindfulness and focus on breath are an integral part of class. Attention is always given to basic alignment & therapeutic principals. Modifications are offered to help individuals understand and work with their own unique limitations.
Classes are balanced with energy, to give you a good physical work-out and calm to keep you balanced. Each morning session will begin with meditation and pranayama followed by a spirited physical practice to energize the mind and body for the day ahead. Each afternoon the practice will explore the asanas more deeply; working to calm, restore and heal body, mind & spirit.
 
Food
 
You will be nourished with Prana-infused organic meals prepared with Love by the staff at Prana del Mar. Featuring an international menu that incorporates contemporary and traditional Mexican influences. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner will be included in your package, with snacks available throughout the day. 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.
 
Surfing
 
2 optional days will be spent at Cerritos Beach, the best beach for swimming and learning to surf. 2 hour lessons with Mario's Surf School will get you up and riding waves. They share the fundamentals of surfing in a safe friendly environment. Keep the board for the rest of the day to practice your new techniques.
 
Retreat Inclusions
 
Retreat Includes: 7 nights accommodation at the new luxurious Retreat Center ~ Prana del Mar Three Organic Feasts/day + snacks Two yoga classes per day incorporating meditation and pranayama Eco-Friendly Goodie Bags Ground transportation Retreat Does Not Include: Airfare to Baja, Mexico Cancellation & Medical Insurance (ask us for a quote if your are Canadian) Meals and drinks not specified Cost to obtain valid passport Any items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks and telephone calls. Any item that is not specifically detailed on our website or in the final retreat itinerary.
 
Price Per Person


Double Occupancy
USD $1850.00
Single Occupancy
USD $2200.00


Options Available to Enhance Your Retreat Payable Locally at the retreat: Massage Treatments ~ $85-$115 Surf Lessons and Board Rental ~ $75/day Guided Kayaking Trips ~ $85-$125 Guided Hikes and Cultural Tours ~ $45-$85 Excursions to the charming artist village of Todos Santos ~ $25


 

 

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