Rest Revolution Retreat

The Rest Revolution Retreat for Women -
Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico: January 20-27,2019
With Certified Yoga Therapists: Julie Horwood and Erin Anderson
September 10: This Retreat is Full!!!! Stay tuned for the next retreat in 2020.
"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward"
Spanish Proverb

Come luxuriate in a week of rest and rejuvenation in the beautiful surroundings of a quaint village. This week will be about taking the time slow down, turn inward, and contemplate what really matters in your life. Too many of us are inundated with 'to-do' lists and responsibilities, resulting in chronic levels of stress in the body. Let's face it, weekends just don't provide the rest and down time we all need.
Do as little or as much as you desire, craft this week for yourself around the lovely yoga and meditation practices, learning techniques and skills to take home.

Once you arrive, you will immediately begin to soak up the peace and quite that this little town provides.
Here is a sample of what your day may look like:

Coffee or tea on the roof
Meditation followed by a Hatha and gentle movement practice, finishing with Yoga Nidra.
Breakfast on the beach
Swim, snorkel, kayak and laze on the beach in front of the hotel
Or
Explore nearby towns and beaches by taxi
Or
Nap or have a massage in your air conditioned room
Then:
Late afternoon practice: Restorative/Yin
Dinner at a local restaurant
Evenings free to explore, rest or enjoy a few cocktails on the beach!

This is what is included:

Breakfast daily
2 dinners at local restaurants(first and last evening.)
7 nights hotel either double or triple occupancy. Many rooms have an ocean view for those who book early! Hotel Cordelia's is a quaint, simple Mexican hotel with large, clean, air conditioned rooms.
2 mindfulness based yoga/meditation classes most days.
Spanish lesson during first day after arrival.
Assistance planning and discovering the amazing surrounding area.
Transfers to and from Huatulco airport. (If you choose to come early you will be responsible for your transfer unless you meet us at the Airport. If you stay on after the retreat, you are welcome to come as far as the airport which is close to Huatulco.)
Purified water
Kayaks (arranged directly with hotel)

Meet Your Retreat Leaders

Julie Horwood

Yoga Therapy Instructor and Registered Nurse

Erin Anderson

Yoga Therapy Instructor and Studio Owner

Yoga Nidra

We will practice this ancient form of yoga many of the days. It is a deeply restful practice, moving through different levels of consciousness with guided meditation provided by the teacher. Learn skills to find and foster stillness and relaxation in the body, leading to lower stress hormone levels, less inflammation in the body and a healthier, calmer life. Deep intention-setting is also incorporated into this practice, planting the seeds for lasting growth and change. You will have the opportunity to journal, reflect, and absorb the practices learned this week.

Here is an excellent article of a Harvard study about the benefits of adding meditation to a vacation: lasting genetic changes around the stress response and immune function:

https://www.mindful.org/vacations-meditation-heal-body-mind/

Testimonials

"I have never come home so relaxed from a holiday, thank you for organizing an affordable, fun and wonderful retreat. I really took the time in Mexico to do nothing, and not make anything of it! It was fabulous meeting and enjoying this relaxation yoga restoration journey together with you all." HH

"Just wanted to thank you both again for the fabulous week of yoga , rest ,relaxation and fun. I just loved the flow of the week and the yoga & mediation was just what this body needed. I continue to develop a daily practice and I thank you for your support in this." TS

Not Included:
Flights and transfers in originating country.
Meals other than those listed above
Excursions and trips not listed above

Payment plan options:
1.) Double occupancy $1150 CDN each: Deposit of $250 on booking, and $150 on the first day of each following 6 months (via paypal or post-dated cheques.)
Triple** $950 CDN each: Deposit of $200 and $150 on the first of each following 5 months (via paypal or post-dated cheques.)
Any remaining balance to be paid by January 1, 2019. This option will only available until August 1.

2.) Deposit of $500 Cdn, balance by November 20, 2018

3.) Earlybird opportunity by August 1, 2019: payment in full upon registration with 5% discount

**Triple rooms are limited. Please note if there is not enough interest in triple occupancy, triple rooms will be converted to doubles.
Fees are non-refundable after November 20, unless your spot can be filled. All but $100 refunded if cancelled before Nov 20.
We accept eTransfer, cheques, cash and PayPal.
Please contact me for more details before submitting payment.
250-667-4046 or sixpersimmonsyoga@gmail.com

Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico

Hotel Cordelia's, Puerto Angel, Oaxaca, Mexico

Puerto Angel is a quiet fishing village, free from the resorts and commercialism seen in the bigger centres of Mexico. It is only about 60 km from Huatulco and very easy to get to.

The hotel is small and quaint, with only 15 rooms, many with ocean views. It is directly situated on the beach called Playa Pantheon. There are a few restaurants along the beach and around town. The rooms are large and bright with air conditioning and fans. They have kayaks for our use (no extra charge) and can arrange tours for you (snorkelling, horseback riding, wildlife boat tour of the mangroves.)

Relaxing on the beach

Steps from the hotel rooms, soft sand and warm waters

Yoga on the roof at sunrise

Every day is a wonder from the idyllic spot to practice in the mornings

Local delights

Local towns with so much so see and explore. This corner of Mexico is so quiet and untouched.

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