| with Kathryn
Beet
March 26 - April 2, 2008
Retiro Maya, Tulum, Mexico
An Eco-friendly Retreat
This year YogaSpace offers a new and exceptional location
for participants to deeply relax, unwind and retreat. Yoga,
meditation, the sound of the sea, the unhurried pace of
the Caribbean and this intimate setting are ideal conditions
to allow our natural state of relaxation and inner stillness
to emerge. Situated on the Atlantic coast of Mexico, nestled
into the white sandy beach of Tulum, Retiro Maya is located
beside the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. The entire
Tulum peninsula is an electricity-free area. Lit by the
stars and candles, the facility has minimal impact on the
environment.
Restore and Renew
This secluded resort is bound by the jungle on one side
and the ocean on the other, providing a unique opportunity
to rest in the support of the natural world. There is a
small market within walking distance and the famous Mayan
ruins of Tulum are nearby. Mayan healers are available for
sessions in massage and other forms of body work. The environment
of Tulum and Retiro Maya provide the ideal conditions for
a restorative and renewing yoga retreat.
Accommodations
Each of Retiro Maya’s thatched roof cottages have
been built respecting the properties natural surroundings
with panoramic doors offering a magnificent view of the
Mayan sea, comfortable and beautifully covered beds, a shaded
terrace equipped with cozy lounge chairs and colorful hammocks.
Each has a private bathroom decorated with Mexican tiles,
solar heated showers and a small jardinaire decorated with
abundant plants from the region.
Asana by the Ocean
Tulum’s weather in March is delightfully warm. We
will welcome each sunny morning easing into Kathryn’s
inspiring and energizing Vinyasa class in the beautiful
yoga and meditation studio overlooking Tulum’s turquoise
ocean. The studio is crowned by a huge thatched palapa roof
and has a spacious terrace with glass doors that open widely
to integrate both spaces, allowing ocean breeze and the
soothing sound of waves to fill the room. Our afternoon
sessions will include Therapeutic Yoga, Restorative Yoga,
Core work, Asana Fundamentals and Meditation.
Authentic Mexican Vegetarian
Cuisine
Retiro Maya features one of the best restaurants in Tulum.
With all daily meals included in our package, participants
will enjoy a privileged view of the Caribbean as they savour
authentic vegetarian Mexican dishes and tropical drinks.
For breakfast, enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice, tropical
fruits, yogurt and granola, eggs your style and homemade
coffee as you listen to the soothing sound of waves.
After your yoga class, enjoy a long excursion along the
beach, or a bike ride into town.
Head back to the restaurant and savor a heart-warming meal
catered with love and outstanding service. End a relaxing
beach day dining under the stars in a romantic ambience,
lit with candles and colorful hand-carved lamps. The beach
bar welcomes guests to enjoy an evening drink sitting comfortably
on wooden swings while the sun sets on the vast caribbean
ocean.
Kathryn Beet, ERYT 500,
has been teaching Yoga for close to 20 years. A natural
nurturer with a keen eye for detail, she guides her students
towards deeper understanding of and overall proficiency
in all aspects of the practice of Yoga. Her extensive experience
and relaxed sense of humor create an environment of inclusiveness,
safety and fun. Her Vinyasa classes are inspiring, challenging
and educational. As a Yoga therapist, she provides treatment
programs to facilitate healing. As director of Teacher Training
at YogaSpace she has trained close to two hundred successful
graduates.
Kathryn has been leading Yoga Retreats in exotic locations
for close to ten years. International participants have
described them as fun, educational, transformative and healing.
Students of all levels are invited to come and take their
practice to new levels. Reserve your spot before February
1st and take advantage of our early bird fee.
Cost
4 people per cabana $1395 per person
3 people per cabana $1450
2 people per cabana $1495 per person
1 person per cabana $1995
To reserve your cabin please submit a $500 non-refundable
registration fee.
Remaining amount must be submitted by February 26th.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Interac, cheques or cash. Payment
plans are available.
Bring a friend and receive a $50 discount.
Transportation
Please note that passports are now required for travel to
Mexico. Flights arrive at the Cancun International Airport
(CUN) and taxi, shuttle service or public buses are available
at the airport for transportation to Tulum which is 1.5
hours and 81 miles south of the airport. Retiro Maya is
3.5 miles from the town of Tulum.
For additional information please visit www.retiro
maya.com
or contact YogaSpace (416) 516-9940
contact@yogaspace.net
About last year's retreat
The YogaSpace retreat in Isla de Mujeres was a treat –
through and through. The teachers created a loving, supportive
and joyful atmosphere that permeated the entire week. My
daughter was welcomed with love and affection and the yoga
classes were transformative for me. Thank you, thank you!
— Kathleen Finn, Portland, Oregon
The Mexico retreat with YogaSpace was exactly what I
was looking for: a balanced experience that both helped
me to reconnect with my body, and allowed me to relax and
enjoy beach time. Most other yoga vacations are one-sided:
either a rigorous schedule and 'cleansing’ cuisine,
or a spa resort lacking in focus and structure. It was the
perfect blend: Focused, challenging sessions that stretched
my boundaries and holiday pleasures such as watching the
sunset with a tropical drink in my hand, new friends at
my side!
— Christine Herron
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