Yoga, Ecology & the Mayan Culture of ancient Mexico
Wisdom traditions from Yoga in the land and hospitality of the Mayan people, at Maya Tulum Retreat Center. Deepen and expand your center with Yoga intensives taught in the Vinyasa and Iyengar-inspired methods, and excursions to precious archaeological sites and ecosystems with local Mayan teachers. Relax and explore with two daily Yoga classes in a spacious round hall facing the Mayan Riviera, kayak to visit a mangrove forest and bird sanctuary, visit the sacred sites of Coba and Tulum, and enjoy an internationally renowned bodywork and healing session with one of the local Mayan healers.
Join
us in Tulum, Mexico for a week of fun, community, and contemplation of the great mystery of human interrelatedness
with the Earth, Sky and Sea.
Maya
Tulum is on the Yucatan Peninsula and is close to Cancun. The
retreat center is famed for it’s peerless location on white
sand beaches, gourmet organic vegetarian and seafood dishes, and
also for it’s spacious and inspiring Yogashala and beautiful,
traditional Palapa-style accomodations. Maya Tulum is in the vicinity
of the Mayan citadels or Muyil and Coba, which we will visit on
two excursions.
Your
Guide on the Journey...
Phoenix Artemisia, B.A., RYT 500
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Phoenix
Artemisia, RYT 500 has been leading inspired Yoga retreats
internationally for several years and draws from her fortunate
studies with Indian and western Yoga teachers and indigenous
healers in her understanding and transmission of Yoga
and mind-body-spiritual integration.
She leads creative Vinyasa and Iyengar-influenced Yoga
classes that include energy practices such as pranayama,
mudra and chanting. Her classes are rooted in techniques
for conscious embodiment, mindfulness, and a peaceful,
open heart~ reflected in the timeless Yoga philosophy.
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Retreat Schedule
of Yoga Classes and Events ***
7-7:45AM Pranayama, morning Sanskrit prayers and meditation
8-9:30AM Asana I: Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga class
9:30-11AM Breakfast served
Free Time at the beach...!
12-3PM Lunch is served until 3PM
4-6PM Asana II: Iyengar-inspired/restorative and
special topics
Yoga workshop
6-10PM Dinner served
This
schedule reflects the regular retreat rhythm for the
week, beginning on Sunday, January 2and ending
on Saturday the 8th after breakfast and a closing
circle together. Exceptions occur on Tuesday
when we take our excursions to visit the Mayan sites
of Sian K-aan and Muyil and Thursday to Coba. During those days the following
schedule is in effect:
MUYIL:
Tuesday, Jan 4. Following breakfast, from 10:30AM-5PM we will visit
this temple complex and trade center, and the neighboring
water reserve of S’ian Kaan. Kayaking trip out on the mangroves to visit beautiful wild birds. Transportation, Lunch, and our guide is included in the cost of the excursion.
COBA: Thursday, Jan 6. Leaving at 11AM and
returning at 4PM. Transportation, Lunch, and our guide is included in the cost of the excursion.
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| Phoenix and Tom are greatly looking forward to returning to the pristine Mayan sea and powerful, sacred places of the Yucatan, Mexico with the fantastic group of retreatants that are assembling! |
Contact:
Phoenix in the U.S. at 001 831 728 8064
email: garudayogini@yahoo.com
A non-refundable deposit of $450 reserves your space.
Cost
includes 7 days/6 nights at Maya Tulum, 3 gourmet meals a day, 2 Yoga classes a day, all gratuities. Not included: airport
transfer from Cancun (which can be easily arranged by us), guided excursions, massage or bodywork.
Cost is determined by your choice of accomodations:
$1630/double and $2033/single occupancy garden view rooms $1690/double and $2153/single occupancy for ocean view rooms.
Families with children are welcome, and some childcare is available. Yoga classes are open to adults only.
Bring or refer a friend or partner and each gets $100 discount,
when both pay the security deposit.
Early registration paid in full by September 1, 2010 receives $50 off. |
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