Exploring Gratitude
Nov 26 - Dec 1, 2019
A Thanksgiving Yoga Retreat in Baja, México
"Gratitude keeps the blessings coming." Victor Varana
This Thanksgiving holiday, give yourself a relaxing, rejuvenating and recharging retreat in wonderful Baja, México. Uplift your spirit, open your heart and clear the space for the gifts that life has for you in the future! This 5-night, 6-day retreat will be the perfect opportunity to dive in a small fishing town in the Sea of Cortez with turquoise waters and to soak up the warm sun. Stay in a beachfront, eco-chic hotel with exquisite views. Accessible either by flying into La Paz or Los Cabos, travel through desert and mountains to find yourself in an unbelievable beach to enjoy the amazing sunrises.
You will have nothing to worry about at our eco-chic, beachfront retreat venue has an oceanview from every room, amazing yoga shalas, equipped rooms with eco-friendly toiletries and wifi, and healthy, pescatarian meals, all included in the retreat pricing! There is a beach club with a pool, jacuzzi, kayaks and SUPs available for your use! Not to mention, an amazing spa offering a wide variety of healing therapies.
Join us for an unforgettable retreat, guided by the passionate yoga & meditation master and movement specialist Victor Varana, founder of YogaMultimedia Yoga School and creator of Kalam Balam Yoga, and Caroline Fowler, who will take care of your every need and provide the useful and life changing Ayurvedic elements to the retreat.
We'll enjoy of a day in the rated by many travelers as the most beautiful beach in the world.
Refresh yourself at the infinity pool with the view of the Sea of Cortés
Where all the magic will happen.
We'll enjoy of a day in the rated by many travelers as the most beautiful beach in the world.
What’s Included:
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5-night accommodations at luxurious oceanview rooms with eco-friendly room amenities
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All healthy, nutritious meals using local ingredients (no processed sugars, even in chef's delicious desserts)
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Daily morning meditations
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8 yoga classes with Victor Varana (ERYT500 Yoga master) including live drumming and chanting, breath work, asana and movement, alternating between two gorgeous ocean-view yoga shalas and other special spaces available for us in the retreat center and surroundings.
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Day trip to visit the beautiful Balandra Beach -- rated by many travelers as the most beautiful beach in the world! This beach day will also include the opportunity paddle out into the bay and mangroves in a kayak and go on a nearby hike to take in the beautiful views -- both led by local marine biologists.
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Ayurvedic talks with Caroline Fowler (Ayurvedic practitioner and chef)
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Soundhealing and yoga nidra session
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Evening bonfires
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Yoga mats and props, kayaks, paddleboards, bikes, snorkeling gear, beach umbrellas and access to salt water pool and jacuzzi.
What’s not included:
• Transport to and from venue, but this can be arranged through us with the hotel
• Travel Insurance
• Spa treatments
• Airfare
• Gratuities
* Optional Activities Available : kite surfing, nearby virgin island excursion, swimming with whale sharks, sea lions, whale watching and many other wonders that Baja has to offer.
Watch videos of previous experiences
Pricing & Accommodation Options:
Shared Oceanview Double Queen Room: Located on the bottom level, this oceanview room has two queen beds, patio, safety box, A/C, and writing desk. Book as 2 people or for yourself and we will help to find a roommate for you! USD 2062 per person
Private Oceanview King Room: Located on the 2nd level, this oceanview room has one king bed, balcony, safety box, A/C, and a writing desk. Perfect for a couple or anyone looking for a single, private room! USD 2062 per person for sharing / USD 2650 for single occupancy
Payment:
Please contact us at ytt@yogamultimedia.com
to confirm availability of accommodations and/or to make your deposit payment. You may also use the Paypal link in this page. This deposit is non-refundable. If you are prevented from attending, we will try our best to refund your deposit in case that we are able to fill your space.
The completion of the payment is due November 1st, 2019.
Early Bird Discount of $200 off listed prices until August 31st only!
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Payment plans are available. Contact us!
Sample Schedule:
This is meant to be a relaxing and rejuvenating retreat. For this reason, you have free time each day to yourself to enjoy this beautiful venue as you wish. If you would like to be more active, there are complimentary kayaks, paddleboards and bikes available -- plus optional excursions nearby. If you crave for more relaxation, there is an amazing on-site spa plus plenty of places to just relax by the beach. We are including one full day excursion together to enjoy one of our personal favorite beaches, but even this is optional if you prefer! We will share a detailed schedule with you before the retreat, but a sample day includes:
• 7am - Optional sunrise meditation on the beach
• 8am - Energizing yoga practice
• 9:30am - Healthy and hearty breakfast
• Free time to yourself to relax on the beach or by the pool, treat yourself to a massage, explore the town, take a kayak out, etc
• 1pm - Lunch
• Free time to yourself
• 4:30pm - Relaxing yoga practice
• 7pm - Dinner
• 8:30pm - Bonfire
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations are refundable minus deposit, if made over 45 days before retreat starts. Cancellations made within 45 days or less of arrival are non-refundable in their totality. However, in case of emergency, we will do our best to apply your investment towards a future retreat or training. If cancellation is necessary due to natural disaster, the amount invested can't be refunded, but can be applied towards any of our retreats taking place within the following 365 days after the cancelation date. There can be no refunds or pro-rates if you leave the retreat early under any circumstances.
About the teacher
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Victor Varana ERYT500
If you value learning from a seasoned and skilled teacher with a background in a diversity of yoga, meditation, martial art styles and a strong personal practice, then this is the trip for you! Victor has been a practitioner since his early childhood, and he has thousands of hours of teaching experience in Tulum, one of the most important yoga destinations in the world. Victor will bring to this retreat his experience of teaching to yogis from all ages, body conditions and practice levels in the same classroom, while still being able to give everyone the challenge they need. Come learn from him!
Learn and be inspired by an internationally reknown yoga teacher and creator of his own unique and acclaimed style of practice named Kalam-Balam.
Testimonial : “This is one of the most energizing, centering, blissful, strong, empowering classes I have ever taken, I’m serious, ever [...] You’ve got to take this class. If you can ever see or take anything with him, I highly, highly recommend it”
Sadie Nardini. Tulum, Mexico, Sept 2012.