Yoga in Mexico
with Kathryn Beet and Bibi Hahn
March 31 – April 7
$950 (double occupancy)
$1350 (single occupancy)
Space is limited. Register Now.
All levels of Yoga Practice Welcome.
Join us for a gloriously warm and thoroughly relaxing week of Yoga and sunshine at Villas Shanti in Peurto Morelos. Lined on one side by a gorgeous beach that stretches on for miles and on the other side by mangrove jungles and ceynotes, the small fishing village of Puerto Morelos is the perfect blend of old school Mexican village and beach town. You can have perfect silence or immerse yourself in the town square vibrations. Puerto Morelos is in the Yucatan Peninsula, on the Mayan Riviera. The ancient Tulum Ruins and the even more impressive Coba Ruins are perfect if your interested in a day trip.
There are many excellent, inexpensive restaurants and cafés just a short walk from Villas Shanti. Enjoy a dinner of fresh fish caught by local fishermen that day as you sip on a Margarita and chill out on the deck of Pelicano’s or at La Playita, on the beach, overlooking the sea.
Our laid back, enclosed, Yoga Retreat Center across the street from the beach, has been holding Yoga retreats for twenty years with teachers and their students returning for as many as 18. The suites are clean and spacious and surround the shaded courtyard and sunny swimming pool where we enjoy many hours lounging on hot days and relaxing in the evenings after dinner.
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE:
Early Morning: Coffee, fruit, nuts etc in your suite or by the pool with friends
8am – 9:30am: Slow, Deep, Mindful, Alignment Based, Vinyasa Yoga
10am: Daily Delicious and very filling Brunch
4pm – 5:30pm: Flow Yoga and Restorative Yoga
6pm: Dinner
We will take off Wednesday afternoon Yoga. Retreat participants will have the option of going snorkelling on the second largest, and one of the most beautiful barrier reefs in the world, with our friend Raul, on his large, comfortable and safe boat. After snorkelling we will enjoy wine and cheese together, on the boat, as we watch the sunset before making our way back home for dinner.
The rest of the days and evenings are spent as participants choose. After morning Yoga, enjoy a delicious and filling brunch by the pool. Hang out in the shade by the pool with a Yoga book or laptop. (The entire compound has WiFi). Take a spontaneous nap or go for a brilliant deep tissue massage with the very talented Mauro. Lounge in the pool for hours. Go for beach walks or swim and play in the turquoise ocean.
Our late afternoon Workshop style class is followed by delicious dinners all together in the courtyard on our arrival and departure days. Our favourite restaurant for the evenings in between is La Playita – inexpensive, literally on the beach, run by friendly locals serving fresh whole fish and ceviche caught daily alongside fabulous Margarita’s, guacamole, salsa etc. After dinner, an evening stroll in town may often be followed by a dip in the pool or ocean before bed.
PRICE INCLUDES:
Clean, comfortable, spacious Lodging:
Each clean, comfortable, spacious double accommodation suite overlooks the courtyard and swimming pool, has two beds, full bathroom and hot shower, a kitchenette with fridge, stove and pantry, screens, ceiling fans, air conditioning and a balcony or patio.
Daily Morning and Afternoon Yoga classes:
The Yoga Palappa is a large, 1350 square ft outdoor facility with a thatched roof. It is screened, has fans, strong walls for practicing inversions, a sound system and an abundance of Yoga props.
Delicious and Plentiful Daily Brunch + Welcome and Farewell Dinners
Our other 5 dinners we eat together at any of the many local, inexpensive, delicious restaurants.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Air and taxi fare
Villas Shanti, in Puerto Morelos, is a 20 minute cab ride from the airport, and you will instantly feel like you’ve arrived in paradise. Cab fare to and from the airport is approximately $50 each way.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Fly into and out of Cancun airport. We recommend arriving by the early-late afternoon to get settled and take in the place before a group Welcome Dinner at 7pm. Try selloffvacations.com, westjet.com or check with your air miles plan.
For more information or details, please email Kathryn at yoga-space@sympatico.ca
To register, please contact Yogaspace at 416-516-9940