I'll be leading a retreat to Selva Armonia Eco-Retreat Centre, in Costa Rica, Feb 18-24th, 2015! Susan Horning and I have led five yoga retreats to Salt Spring Island, BC and we figured we're now due for a longer trip spent, on a beach in paradise. So, we created Tropical Transformation: A Journey Through the Elements. We'll explore the five phases of energy as we work through the elements of Water, Wood (Air), Fire, Earth, and Metal (Ether). Discover your personal element and how the other four elements nourish, command, expand and befriend you. We will combine Yang (Vinyasa/Hatha) and Yin yoga, chanting, dance, partner / acro yoga, astrology, adventure, meditation and more in a sacred and pristine tropical paradise dedicated to your highest good. Harmonize a structured itinerary with the freedom of a tropical vacation in a sacred space designed for personal transformation.
So Ladies & Gentleman, here is our loosely structured itinerary. We are so proud of the work we're offering this trip. Please email letsgo@unityretreats.ca to reserve your spot, and for more information visit www.unityretreats.ca .
ITINERARY
Feb 18th Day One: Water (Blue, Black) – ‘Settling the Spirit: Birth and Creation’
Chakra: Pelvis and Womb (Svadhisthana), BIRTH / BEGINNINGS
8:30-12:30 Travel to Selva – stop at Grocery
1:00-2:00 LUNCH
2:00-4:00 Circle: Getting to know you, Intentions and Expectations, Honouring the Four Directions, Compass
4:00-sunset Day Trip: Mario Ballena National Park / Whales Tail Walk and Sunset
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Yin Yoga with Sue (Introducing Hara/Dantien, Kidney Restorative)
1:00-2:00 LUNCH
2:00-4:00 Circle: Getting to know you, Intentions and Expectations, Honouring the Four Directions, Compass
4:00-sunset Day Trip: Mario Ballena National Park / Whales Tail Walk and Sunset
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Yin Yoga with Sue (Introducing Hara/Dantien, Kidney Restorative)
Feb 19th Day Two: Wood and Air (Green) – ‘Rising Up’
Chakra: Heart (Anahata), FEEL
Chakra: Heart (Anahata), FEEL
7:30 – 8:00 Silent Meditation (optional)
8:00 – 9:15 Vinyasa Yoga with Emily – Boldly Bending Back
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Day Trip: Guided Waterfall Hike
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 Free time/naps/chillout
4:00 – 6:00 AcroYoga – Forward Bends, Side Star and Therapeutic Flying
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Circle: Dreams / Aspirations, Day Master Element, Nourishing / Diminishing, Sweet Dreams Meditation
8:00 – 9:15 Vinyasa Yoga with Emily – Boldly Bending Back
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Day Trip: Guided Waterfall Hike
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 Free time/naps/chillout
4:00 – 6:00 AcroYoga – Forward Bends, Side Star and Therapeutic Flying
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Circle: Dreams / Aspirations, Day Master Element, Nourishing / Diminishing, Sweet Dreams Meditation
Feb 20th Day Three: Fire (Red, Pink, Purple) – ‘Heat the Core’
Chakra: Solar Plexus (Manipura), STRENGTH
Chakra: Solar Plexus (Manipura), STRENGTH
7:30 – 8:00 Silent Meditation (optional)
8:00 – 9:15 Vinyasa Yoga with Emily – Core Power and Purifying Twists
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Passions and Aptitudes, Five Element Relationships
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 Free time/naps/chillout
4:00 – 5:30 AcroYoga – Twists and Dismounts
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 10:00 Campfire
8:00 – 9:15 Vinyasa Yoga with Emily – Core Power and Purifying Twists
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Passions and Aptitudes, Five Element Relationships
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 4:00 Free time/naps/chillout
4:00 – 5:30 AcroYoga – Twists and Dismounts
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 10:00 Campfire
Feb 21st Day Four: Earth (Brown, Yellow) – ‘Ground and Nurture’
Chakra: Root (Muladhara), ROOT
Chakra: Root (Muladhara), ROOT
7:30 – 8:00 Silent Meditation
8:00 – 9:15 Hatha Yoga with Emily – Hip Openers
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 3:00 Day Trip: Beach Day: Surfing / Snorkeling (Optional) – LUNCH TO GO
8:00 – 9:15 Hatha Yoga with Emily – Hip Openers
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 3:00 Day Trip: Beach Day: Surfing / Snorkeling (Optional) – LUNCH TO GO
4:00 – 5:30 Thai Massage with Sue – Ground and Nurture
5:30 – 6:30 Free time/naps/chillout
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Circle: Planning for Change, Lunar Calendar and Time Cycles
5:30 – 6:30 Free time/naps/chillout
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 9:15 Circle: Planning for Change, Lunar Calendar and Time Cycles
Feb 22nd Day Five: Metal and Ether (Grey, White, Silver and Gold) – ‘Move Inward’Chakra: Throat (Vishuddhi), LISTEN
7:30 – 8:00 Sleep In – Noble Silence
8:00 – 9:30 Sleep In (Optional Self-practice)
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Visioning and Dreaming, Potentials and Possibilities
1:00 – 3:00 Free time/naps/chillout
3:00 – 6:00 AcroYoga: Putting It All Together, Transitions and Communication
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 10:00 Kirtan with Emily: Toning and Star Gazing
8:00 – 9:30 Sleep In (Optional Self-practice)
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Visioning and Dreaming, Potentials and Possibilities
1:00 – 3:00 Free time/naps/chillout
3:00 – 6:00 AcroYoga: Putting It All Together, Transitions and Communication
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – 10:00 Kirtan with Emily: Toning and Star Gazing
Feb 23rd Day Six: Completion and Conclusion (All Colours)“Light of Awareness”
Chakra: Third Eye and Crown (Ajna and Sahasrara), AWAKEN
7:30 – 8:00 Silent Meditation (optional)
8:00 – 9:30 Vinyasa All Body Flow with Emily
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Closing Circle, Recap and Diads
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 3:00 Yoga Nidra: Dive Deep into the Spirit (Blindfolded)
3:00 – 6:00 Day Trip: Playa Ventanas Beach Trip
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – sunrise! Celebration Party ❤
8:00 – 9:30 Vinyasa All Body Flow with Emily
9:30 – 10:30 BREAKFAST in Noble Silence
11:00 – 1:00 Circle: Closing Circle, Recap and Diads
1:00 – 2:00 LUNCH
2:00 – 3:00 Yoga Nidra: Dive Deep into the Spirit (Blindfolded)
3:00 – 6:00 Day Trip: Playa Ventanas Beach Trip
6:30 – 7:45 DINNER
8:00 – sunrise! Celebration Party ❤
Feb 24th Day Seven:
Drop off at Envision Festival or Airport Transfer
