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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 by the turquoise Carribean Sea. Deepen your connection to your inner Self 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 Tulum 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 chanting 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
View Maya Tulum's spa menu : unique and exceptional bodywork sessions
This
schedule reflects the regular retreat rhythm for the
week, beginning on Sunday, January 2 and ending
on Saturday the 8th after breakfast and a closing
circle together. Exceptions occur when we take our excursions to visit the Mayan sites
of Tulum on Tuesday, Coba on Wednesday and Sian Ka'an on Friday. During those days the following
schedule is in effect:
TULUM:
Tuesday, Jan 4. Following breakfast, from 11-2:30pm we will visit
this temple complex and trade center on the cliffs overlooking the sea.
COBA: Wednesday, Jan 5. Leaving at 11:30AM and
returning at 4PM. Transportation, Lunch, and our guide is included in the cost of the excursion. A one-hour asana class will be held from 5:30-6:30pm on this day in addition to the morning class.
SIAN K'AAN . Friday, Jan 7. Kayaking trip out on the mangroves to visit beautiful wild birds at one of only two mangrove
forests in the world. Transportation, lunch and our guide is included in the cost of the excursion. One Yoga class in the morning is given.
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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: airfare or 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.
Under the age of 6, children stay for free.
Ages 6-11, $180 per child
Ages 12-16, $360 per child
Yoga classes are open to adults and young people 12 and over, only.
Contact Phoenix for retreat price discounts for public schools teachers, and for partners or friends who do not participate in Yoga classes but wish to join you.
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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