This trip has been lovingly crafted out of the relationships Phoenix has with several Dineh (Navajo) elders who are open to sharing themselves with sincere people who want to learn more about their traditions, and to explore the history the ancestors of the land and their places along the desert cliffs and canyons. The weeklong journey through Sedona, Flagstaff area, and Navajo land includes 4-5 Yoga classes, guided tours of Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly, and visits to many ruins belonging to the Hopi, Navajo, Sinagua, and Hohokam peoples from up to a thousand years ago. To make this trip available to everyone regardless of financial consideration, there are varied options for accomodation ranging from hotels to camping. We will spend time with elders in the Kayenta area and near Chinle, and you will be able to participate in a traditional sweatlodge ceremony led by an elder at the end of the trip. Itinerary: Saturday- Fly in or drive to Phoenix, meeting at airport at 1PM to shuttle/ caravan to Sedona Group lunch in Cottonwood and stop at Honanki and Palatki ruin near Sedona en route. First Asana class in the evening at 7 Centers Yoga after hotel / camping check-in. Overnight in Sedona Sunday- Breakfast and visit to ruins at Tuzigoot and Montezuma's Well. Drive to Flagstaff, check-in to accomodations. Lunch and late afternoon class at The Yoga Experience. Overnight in Flagstaff Monday- Breakfast and drive to Navajo Reservation. En route, we will stop at two beautiful Hopi sites- Wupatki and Wowanki ruins. Lunch in Kayenta and check-in to accomodations. Afternoon at Navajo National Monument and evening with Dineh Grandmother Mary Williams. Overnight in Kayenta Tuesday- Yoga class and breakfast in Kayenta, travel to Monument Valley. 1/2 day guided jeep-trip through Monument Valley to various ruins within the valley. Evening Yoga class at the hotel. Overnight in Kayenta Wednesday- Yoga class and breakfast and drive to Canyon de Chelly/Chinle. Check-in to accomodations and full-day hike into the Canyon. Returning in the evening to Chinle for group dinner. Overnight in Chinle Thursday- AM Yoga class with Phoenix at hotel conference hall. Sweatlodge ceremony in the evening. Overnight in Chinle Friday- AM asana class and drive back to Phoenix, stopping along the way for meals and sightseeing at Petrified Forest. Overnight in Phoenix Saturday- AM Yoga class at hotel. Breakfast and closing circle at 10:30AM. Retreatants will be transferred to the airport at noon and return home via flight from PHX or driving on their own. Accomodations / Options For all registrants, retreat price includes admission to all sites, guides, Yoga classes, and contributions to the Dineh teachers and elders. The cost of the retreat does not include: airfare or transportation to Phoenix, AZ, or meals. We recognize that an opportunity to meet with spiritual elders is something that should be open to everyone and will be made open to participants in the following way called "D.I.Y- Do it Yourself Camping Option" so as to not discount anyone based on financial ability. If you camp instead of lodging in hotels you should be made aware that there are no shower facilities in any of the campgrounds on the Navajo reservation. A combination of hotel and camping is available if you prefer. This trip has a limited number of spaces for 18 people. To register in advance, a $250 non-refundable deposit reserves your space. Detailed Itinerary Cost and registration options There are two ways to register for this trip, click on your choice: Full registration- accomodation in hotels in all locations, airport pick-up and drop-off, transportation throughout the journey are arranged for you. Partial Registration- D.I.Y. (Do It Yourself!) Option to bring your own camper van, tents, or other accomodations. Special conditions apply if you are traveling with us in this way.