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 Dineh elders in
the Kayenta area and near Chinle, and you will be able to
participate in a traditional sweatlodge ceremony at the end of the trip.
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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. 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.
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/from airport in Phoenix, AZ, or meals. Meals are taken on the road and at hotel restaurants and are the responsibility of the retreatant.
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.
Some may also prefer to camp instead of lodging in hotels
but 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 14 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.
Urdhva Dhanurasana 
