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 daily 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. 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 Emerson Gorman at the end of the trip. Itinerary: Sat. April 11- Fly in or drive to Phoenix, meeting at airport at 1PM to caravan to Sedona. Group lunch in Phoenix, and stop at Montezuma's Well near Sedona en route. First Asana class in the evening at 7 Centers Yoga after hotel check-in. Overnight in Sedona Sun. April 12- Breakfast and visit to ruins at Palatki and Honanki site. Hike in Boynton Canyon. Late lunch in Sedona. Drive to Flagstaff, check-in to accomodations. Early evening Yoga class at The Yoga Experience and dinner nearby. Overnight in Flagstaff Mon. April 13- AM Yoga Practice at The Yoga Experience. Breakfast, and drive to Navajo Reservation. We will take a scenic drive circling the Sunset volcano crater and stop at two beautiful Hopi sites- Wupatki and Wowanki ruins. Late lunch in Tuba City. Afternoon and evening with Dineh Grandmother Mary Williams. Overnight in Kayenta Tues. April 14- AM Yoga class and breakfast in Kayenta, hiking and guided tour of Anasazi sites Monument Valley. We take a 3-hour guided jeep trip through Monument Valley to various ruins within the valley, with some opportunities to walk to various sites. Overnight in Kayenta Wed. April 15- AM Yoga class and breakfast. Meet, greet and shop at an open Navajo market. Drive to Canyon de Chelly/Chinle. Sweatlodge ceremony in the late afternoon with elder Emerson Gorman. Overnight in Chinle Thurs. April 16- AM Yoga class with Phoenix at hotel conference hall. Full-day hike into Canyon de Chelly, picnic lunch and visit to Spider Rock with Emerson. Returning in the evening to Chinle for group dinner. Overnight in Chinle Fri. April 17- AM asana class and drive back to Phoenix, stopping along the way at the Petrified Forest. Dinner in Flagstaff en route to Phoenix. Overnight in Phoenix Sat. April 18- Breakfast at hotel, and closing circle at 10AM. Retreatants will be transferred to the airport at noon and return home via flight from PHX int'l airport. Details- Cost of the the trip The price includes admission to all sites, guided tours, Yoga classes, and contributions to the Dineh teachers and elders. The cost of the retreat does not include: travel insurance, airfare to Phoenix, AZ, meals, or tips for the guides. Please contact Phoenix if you are interested in doing work-trade (discount up to $200) to make this trip more accessible. Single Occupancy- $1650 Double Occupancy- $1265 Do-It-Yourself Camp and Caravan- $695 Registration for this trip opens September 1, 2008. There are a limited number of spaces for 14 people. To register in advance, a $350 non-refundable deposit reserves your space. We highly recommend advance registration, as this trip fills up quickly. Early bird registration, paid in full by December 1st: take $100 off. Bring a friend or partner: each take $50 off. Detailed Itinerary Registration form D.I.Y. Do-It-Yourself : Camp and Caravan Registration Info Pay securely online using PayPal