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Reawaken Your Mind, Body and Spirit! An 8-Day Retreat in Paradise

March 17th – March 24th, 2012

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

 -The Buddha

Join us for an exhilarating and mind-stilling 8-day Spanish Plus Yoga retreat in our beautiful coastal village of La Manzanilla, Mexico. Our town is the perfect get-a-way place for soul-searchers, Yoga buffs, Spanish students, and those seeking a truly multicultural experience.

Students will spend their days refining and deepening their yoga practice, honing their Spanish speaking skills, enjoying holistic body and energy work, swimming in the warm ocean waters, basking in the tropical sun, enjoying pampering spa treatments, and more…

Spanish Classes

 
Yogi’s who have always wanted to learn Spanish or who are brushing up on their conversation skills will improve their language skills in a fast and natural way. Our very successful teaching/learning approach goes hand in hand with one of the most fundamental principals of yoga…let go, and you will receive. We understand that language is acquired naturally when one learns to get out of the way of their “censor mind.” Our method helps student see and experience first-hand that they can learn Spanish through right practice and right belief. The aim is to help students acquire Spanish naturally, through familiarization of the language, versus the “traditional” way of learning grammar before one acquires a minimal level of fluency. Students will be placed in small groups according to their Spanish level. Courses are offered at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels.

All that  spirits desire, spirits attain.—Kahlil  Gibran

Yoga Practice

Through a series of intensive classes led by Christina deRoos, students will have the opportunity to deepen their Yoga practice in the beautiful and magical setting of La Manzanilla. Each day of the retreat students will enjoy a morning and evening yoga practice, suitable for all levels, from beginners to more advanced yogis. Drawing from traditional Hatha yoga postures and principles of meditation, Christina’s yoga sessions facilitate a spirit of curious exploration and present-moment awareness. This daily yoga practice encourages an open and receptive attitude that allows you to enhance well-being in your body, feelings, thoughts, and spirit.

Yoga classes are suitable for all levels, including those who are new to yoga and those who have physical limitations. Morning yoga times will be more energizing, while evening sessions will be more restorative and deeply relaxing

About Christina deRoos:

Christina is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor. In addition to over 10 years of personal practice of various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Iyengar, Hot Yoga, Vinyasa and more, Christina’s classes are informed by an intensive teacher training program she completed with Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Combining traditional Hatha yoga postures with principles of meditation, Christina’s classes encourage presence and curiosity, offering participants movements, breathing techniques and meditations as tools to explore their unique experience of body, mind, emotions and spirit.

Links

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy: www.pryt.com
Christina’s Blog: www.livebliss.typepad.com

Yoga Studio

Yoga classes will be held in our beautiful open aired Palapa. Here, amidst the fresh ocean breezes, soothing sounds of nature and striking views of the Mexican Pacific ocean, yogi’s will deepen their practice to restore health, balance, well-being and happiness.

Healing Arts Activities

Let stress go and experience peace within through the healing touch of our massage practitioners. Each participant will receive a relaxing and rejuvenating one-hour massage, as part of their retreat package.

Leisure Excursions

Bay Cruise & Tenacatita Snorkel Trip

Experience the ocean at your fingertips while cruising across the beautiful Tenacatita Bay. Spot sea turtles and dolphins along the way. Upon arriving Tenacatita Beach, Yogi’s will snorkel in a coral reef reserve and discover the underwater world in the crystal clear waters of the Mexican Pacific. (Snorkeling gear provided.)

Guided Nature Hike

You will never forget this beautiful guided hike under the shady canopy of palms and tropical foliage to our local water holes. Our guide will teach you about the flora and fauna along the way and give you a chance to practice your Spanish. Enjoy a healthful snack upon arriving.

Lodging and Meals

Yogi’s will be housed at Casa de Maria.  Maria’s serene Mexican guest houses, set amidst a lush and tropical garden (http://www.lacasamaria.com) or another beautiful guest house within a short walk of Casa de Maria. Casa de Maria will be our retreat headquarters, where our yoga classes and delicious meals will take place. Casa de Maria is located just 5 minutes walking distance to the beach and 10 minutes from the downtown area of La Manzanilla. Participants may choose shared or private accommodations.

Meals

A healthy, fresh and delicious catered vegetarian breakfast & lunch will be served daily. Breakfast includes fresh seasonal fruit, yogurt, granola, hot cereals, fresh juices, tea, and more. (Soy milk and dairy substitutes will be available for Vegans.) Lunches will include a salad, main entrée and beverage. All of the healthiest and freshest ingredients available will be used. Vegan options available upon request. Participants will be on their own for dinners and may prepare food in their guest cottages which will have a kitchen or kitchenette or may try some of the great restaurants around town.

Program Costs

8-Day Spanish Plus Yoga Retreat Cost per Participant:

$1370 – Shared bedroom with individual bed in a shared guest house

$1480 – Private bedroom in shared guest house

$1690 – Private studio apartment or one bedroom guest house

Program Costs Includes the following:

• Stay in beautiful Mexican cottages

• Healthy gourmet vegetarian breakfasts & lunches daily

• Spanish classes at La Catalina Natural Language School and materials

• Yoga classes

• Local guest teachers/healers

• Temezcal sweat lodge ceremonial ritual

• Bay cruise & Tenacatita snorkeling excursion

• Nature hike excursion

• 1-hour full body massage

*Cost does not include airfare or airport transportation to and from La Manzanilla

How to Register

To register, contact La Catalina Natural Language School at:
Email: groups@lacatalinaschool.com
Telephone: 011-52-315-351-5362 (from the U.S.)
Website: www.lacatalinaschool.com

Space limited to 12 participants

Reduced Trip Costs

Register 2 months prior to the start date of your retreat and receive $50 off the retreat cost

Refer a friend to the Spanish Plus Yoga retreat and receive an additional $50 discount