Yoga in Mexico - Meditation - Hiking - Swimming - Relaxing - Beach

Yoga Retreat in Yelapa, Mexico
January 22 - 30, 2010

$1,195 NOT including air
$1,750 INCLUDES AIR from Seattle

Where is Yelapa , Mexico and why would I want to go there?

Yelapa Yoga Retreat offers yoga and much more for every body, an affordable, wonderful opportunity to relax, renew, and rejuvenate. Yelapa is a delightful Mexican fishing village, located on a sleepy little bay just south of Puerto Vallarta. Since there are no roads to Yelapa (one of the things we love most about the town!), we take a 45 minute boat ride from Puerto Vallarta to the village. As there are no roads in Yelapa, there are no cars, less noise, less pollution and less stress. The donkeys used for transport make their own noise and pollution, but we'll manage! Temperatures in January: refreshing 60-65 at night, 75- 80 in the day. Note: This is the dry season, so normally lots of sun.  The food is fresh and delicious, including local fish, chicken, enchiladas, tortillas, ceviche, beans, avocado, pies, fruit (papaya, banana, pineapple, melon, etc.). Fresh fruit beverages. Yum.

Upon arrival we hike up (184 steps!) to our home for the week, Casa Milagros (House of Miracles). Located on a hill above town, we enjoy an incredible view of the bay, sometimes spotting whales while we dine on the patio, or as we stretch in our sun salutations to greet the day. Note:  If 5 star luxury and big rooms are your craving, we may not be for you, and most of the rooms have shared bath.  But we offer great food, personalized service, compassionate teachings, conscious and healthy travel, clean accomodations, and magical surroundings with incredible views.

We practice yoga on the roof patio, overlooking the bay and village, accompanied by the rising or setting sun. We generally do sunrise and sunset yoga, and a couple meditations or workshops. We will have plenty of activities scheduled, yet keeping things as flexible and open as possible to allow people to create their own experience, with free time to relax, swim or snorkel every day, roam the village, hike the river valley, play in waterfalls, sip from coconuts, or drink fresh fruit juices on the beach. There are extra options available for a very reasonable fee, including massage, whale watching, fishing, snorkeling and other boat trips, island visits, parasailing, etc. Note:  Everything is optional, but we encourage you to attend the yoga classes whenever possible to help create a sacred energy for the group

Roy Holman has taught for 10 years. He teaches a grounded, flowing Viniyoga-inspired style of yoga, and includes pranayama (breathing) and meditation. He teaches with compassion and joy.

Christine Borys has studied and practiced Yoga since 1972 and earned her Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification in 1998. Her classes include techniques from a variety of Yoga disciplines and is suitable for all levels. Chris is a heart centered yogi who brings experience and enthusiasm to her teachings.

Both Roy and Chris teach with compassion and kindness.

Roy and Chris have been leading yoga retreats together for many years, in Washington, Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala. They urge everyone to open and follow their own heart, and walk lightly on the Earth.

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 Note: Please contact Roy prior to making air reservations for details.  

What is included:

• 8 Nights Hotel (double or triple occupancy) 7 nights at Casa Milagros and 1 in Puerto Vallarta. I can match you with others, or single room may be possible for additional fee, if space allows.
• Meals in Yelapa : Breakfast each morning after Yoga, and one other meal each day (lunch or dinner). Open to food requests and suggestions.
• Classes: All Yoga, Meditation, & Playshops, guided hikes
• Ground transport from & back to airport in Puerto Vallarta, Boat trip to Yelapa & return.

Options and extra expenses:

Other meals (eating out), souvenir shopping, tips, massage (about $50), baggage carry up to and from hotel ($5 per bag), optional extra activities (island trips, parasailing, mule trips, etc.)

We Fly Green. 3% of all profits go directly to environmental projects including Greenseat, Rainforest Action Network and the Sierra Club, to protect forests and indigenous rights, and to help us offset the greenhouse gasses we produce on each flight (flights are responsible for about 5% of global warming gases).

Price:
$1,195 NOT including air
$1,750 INCLUDES AIR from Seattle

($100 extra includes priority room or private bath when possible.

Single room extra - if available, but talk with me first.

Note:  We may have to alter prices due to economy and flight fluctuations.

A few of past years testimonials:

Kids Yoga Retreat www.yogakids.com Brad and his Family http://www.palapainyelapa.com The unofficial official Yelapa page http://www.yelapa.info Yoga retreats in Texas, Yelapa and Guatemala http://www.yogateacher.com/ text/retreats.html Donia Alicia, Energy Treatments in Yelapa http://www.palapainyelapa.com/pages/energy.html

“Perfect yoga, perfect location, great food – thank you.”
~ Elizabeth

“I am filled with admiration for your ability to organize this wonderful trip.
You gave me a trip of a lifetime - never to be forgotten. Gracias!”
~ Lee H.

“I must say this was an enlightening experience, the people, the food, the location, the yoga made for a holiday close to the heart.  Thank you so much! 

Sarah, Canada, 2009 Mexico retreat

“Super location – couldn’t have been better.
The camaraderie, the setting, the special food and yoga. I give it a big 10.”
~ Linda & Ethel

"Was it a dream? I can’t think of anything to improve trip.
Thank you for the perfect vacation.
I could not have dreamed of something better.”
~ Kathy M.

“Wonderful, helpful, compassionate teachers, excellent location. A fun week with great people at a great price.”
~ Brenda C.

Photo Gallery
Casa Milagros    •    pictures from our past retreats.

REGISTRATION:
You may make a secure online payment via PayPal, or send a check by mail.
Either way, please print and complete the registration form (PDF) and mail it to:
1917 Rockefeller Ave , Everett , WA 98201

Make deposit of $300 *  Payment in full: $1195 shared * * Price includes shared occupancy room for 8 nights, meals, classes, Mexico ground transport.  Payment in full: $1750 shared * * Price includes round-trip air from Seattle, shared occupancy room for 8 nights, meals, classes, Mexico ground transport. * To finish the registration process please complete and mail the Registration Form.