Join us in our annual gathering for the transformative power
of yoga, meditation, the
ocean, friends and deep healing. This will be the most amazing
and memorable journey you have ever taken. Space to play,
practice, rest, laugh, celebrate and return totally rejuvenated.
Check out our Baja Slideshow
Date: December 4-11th, 2004
Location: Casa Sueño, San Jose del
Cabo, Baja, Mexico
Prices:
- $1199 USD with a deposit of $500 USD
By August 1st, save up to $200
- $1299 USD with a deposit of $500 USD.
By September 30th save up to $100
- $1399 USD. After September 30th
- Camping:
Minus $300 from each package price
- Save another $50 each and register with a friend! Save
up to $250 USD.
- Registration will be based on a first come, first served basis
This Luxury All-Inclusive Package Includes:
Space is limited so book your retreat in Baja today!
Accommodations
Casa Sueño (House of Dreams)
Located on Playa Costa Azul, has three varied surf breaks
on its doorstep as well as offering beautiful kayak excursions.
This multi level oceanfront villa is fully equipped with
an outdoor shower, a serene pool-setting complete with cascading
waterfalls, a yoga/dance
space and the background music of the Sea of Cortez. With
authentic Mexican furniture, titled floors, open kitchen
and palm-shaded patios.
Yoga with Jennifer Steed
Jennifer
Steed, R.M.T.,R.Y.T., has been passionately involved
in the healing and expressive arts for over 20 years.
As a Registered Massage Therapist
she shared her natural talents and compassionate touch for
14 years. As an iridologist and nutritional counsellor,
Jennifer was able to assist people in creating sound lifestyle
and dietary habits for vitality and healthy living.
Over these years she studied creative ecstatic dance in
the style of Gabielle Roth, African dancing, hatha yoga
and spiritual practices based in the native traditions.
Jennifer has studied Ashtanga yoga
in the tradition of Sri. K. Patthabi Jois for the past 6
years and instructed primarily in this style for 4 years
in yoga studios, gyms, in
private sessions and on retreats. She has studied with senior
teachers such as Shiva Rea in Vinyasa Flow style, Carol
Erickson in Iyengar and Hatha style, Beryl Bender Birch,
Sarah Powers, David Swenson, Doug Swenson, Sarah Powers
all in Ashtanga based style.
Her passion for and practice of the 8 limbs or Ashtanga
yoga studies includes asana,
pranayama, chanting, kriyas, philosophy, meditation and
living the yogic lifestyle. Jennifer is a Registered Yoga
Teacher certified by the Yoga
Alliance, an internationally recognized certifying alliance
out of the United States.
Jennifer's teaching style is based in knowledge, compassion,
inclusion and safety, spiritual enlightenment, exploration
through fun and joyous celebration of our uniqueness, mindfulness
in each moment and ongoing learning.
During yoga retreats there
are always morning dynamic Vinyasa Flow classes followed
by meditation, reflective reading and sharing. The afternoon
classes are a gentler flow of hatha or restorative style
yoga focusing on pranayama and the gentle unfolding of spirit
through movement.
The Food:
You will be nourished with organic
meals prepared by Shani Cranston of Milagro
Retreats with love and consciousness. Breakfast, lunch
and dinners will be included in your package and there is
a local juice bar across the road. Most meals will be vegetarian,
with fresh fish and seafood served occasionally throughout
the week.
Surf Sister
Surf
Sister is dedicated to promoting women's
surfing in Tofino and worldwide.
Our goal is not to exclude men from our lessons, but rather
to make sure that women feel included when trying surfing
for the first time. Surf Sister introduces women (and men!)
of all ages and abilities to the sport of surfing in a safe,
fun, and supportive environment. Check out Surf
Sister's website for more details.
Transformational Breathwork
An introduction to the powerful self healing process
of Transformational Breathwork with Wendy Rudell, will enrich
your experience.
Transformational
Breath Is:
- A permanent relaxation technique that causes our innate
joy to permeate our totality
- The art of bringing the Spirit Body back into full contact
with the physical body, and restore the connection between
the mind and body
- Causes the integration of suppressions and permanent
clearing of the subconscious mind
- And much much more
Wendy Rudell is a Certified TB facilitator and Sr. Trainer
for the TB Foundation, and holistic health practitioner.
She is also a raw food chef and consultant in the "Raw"
lifestyle. Wendy worked at the Optimum Health Institute
of San Diego for five years, teaching breath work, raw cuisine,
yoga and numerous classes associated with the cleansing
and detoxification.
Wendy is also a practitioner of the QXCI; state of the
art biofeedback device that evaluates stresses on the body
and then balances the body through numerous alternative
bio energetic therapies that are programmed into the QXCI.
Sessions will be available during your stay. She is presently
writing a "Raw" recipe book to combine all of
her knowledge into a publication that will not only entice
others into this lifestyle with "rawsome recipes",
but be an informative and educational tool for transformation
on all levels of our being.
Book now, space is limited!!
Register for this yoga / surf
retreat in Baja!
For the best airfares contact Helen at: www.sacredearthjourneys.ca
Sample Retreat Menu and Itinerary |
 |
7 - 8am |
Breakfast
Almond Milk Smoothies, Yerba Mate, coffee |
| 8 - 10am |
Morning Yoga w/ pranayama
and meditation |
| 10am |
Rise and Shine Museli, Exotic Fruit Salad and yogurt |
| 11am |
Surf
Lessons |
| 2pm |
Lunch
Roasted Yam quesadillas w/ Tropical Guacamole |
| Afternoon |
Afternoons are yours to play and roam. Massages
can be booked during this time as well. |
| 5 - 6:30pm |
Restorative Yoga Practice |
| 8pm |
Dinner
Patrana Machi... fish w/ coconut chutney, grilled in banana
leaf, w/organic greens. |
