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 Villa Sumaya is the ideal venue for a family or
group retreat such as yoga, meditation, and language studies.
Please contact the retreat's respective leader for more information:
25-Jul-2008 to 24-Aug-2008 -
Paula Tursi and Peter Kaaberbøl Reflections Yoga and Thai Massage Teacher's Training
Find your truth and Step into your life the way it was meant to be! Join us for this one month intensive Yoga and Thai massage teacher training. .
Whether you want to become a yoga teach or discover your truest calling this will be an experience you will never forget .
Upon completion you will have a combined Thai massage and 200 Vinyasa yoga teaching certificate. This program is fully registered with the Yoga Alliance.
"I can't think of anyone more capable and inspiring on such a journey than Paula. Combined with the beautiful surroundings and wonderful healthy food, this is altogether a
transformative experience that stays with you when you're back in every day life." ~Isabelle Yeterian
For more information about the teachers and the program please go to
http://www.reflectionsyogaretreats.com
call 917.544.0715 or email
ptursi@reflectionsyoga.com
The cost of the one month training program will be $3700
09-Aug-2008 to 13-Aug-2008 -
Mountain Spirit Wellness Retreat with Arzu Mountain Spirit and Stan Grier
Mountain Spirit Wellness Retreats offer a unique experience based on natural health
and indigenous healing modalities. Our aim is to empower each participant with effective tools they can use
towards leading healthier lives. In so doing, we employ strategies known to promote health, such as relaxation,
meditation, yoga, qi gong, massage, exercise, and nature cures. For information contact us at
www.arzumountainspirit.com or
sgrier@arzumountainspirit.com or
aarzu@arzumountainspirit.com
03-Oct-2008 to 04-Oct-2008 -
Power Vinyasa Yoga Retreat with Gabriela Toriello
Awaken the authentic power within you through your practice and evolve!
Experience freedom through an intelligent program designed to cleanse, detox, and enliven all your senses.
In this weekend with Gabriel and other OM YOGA Guatemala instructors, you will bring your inner vision into
alignment with asana practice in a way that sparks a silent power, inner peace, and a sense that anything is
possible. Re-discover your authentic self with 2 daily asana practices and return home with a clear purpose.
Includes 2 night accommodations at Villa Sumaya, Lake Atitlan; 3 vegetarian meals per day, morning silent
meditative hikes, hot-tub, sauna and a participation certificate. Our weekend retreat costs for two nights:
SINGLE ROOM $355, DOUBLE ROOM $300, TRIPLE ROOM $255 (does not include airfare or transportation) For more
info. contact
omyogaguatemala@hotmail.com
from the States dial 011(502) 2367 6158
10-Oct-2008 to 18-Oct-2008 -
Transform your Life Forever and Become Your Inner Truth with Chapette Hetas.
This self-healing retreat is designed to awaken the Divine Spark within you and empower your life's journey. INCLUDES: 3 vegetarian meals
daily - Accommodations at Villa Sumaya - One massage - Protection ceremony with Mayan Shaman - Hiking trip to Santa Cruz - Weaving demonstration and much more!!
Reclaim your inner self and inner peace with Native American rituals, daily asanas, meditations, teachings, ceremonies, healings and sharing with like-minded souls.
The energy of the Earth, Waters, Mountains, and Volcanoes will entice your Spirit to be free and let go! - Space limited to 25 participants -
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detailed information
-- CONTACT: chapette67211@yahoo.com , Riverview Retreat Center , Wichita , KS 67204 (316)838-6230 - COST:$1350/single, $2500/couple (does NOT include airfare)
31-Oct-2008 to 07-Nov-2008 -
Authentic Day of the Dead Retreat with Vinnie Stanzione Come for an adventure during this colorful and transforming time in Guatemala.
Your week will include talks on Mayan concepts of life and death, welcoming the change of season, the Mayan calendar, Gods and Goddesses, discussions of the
year 2012, and storytelling drawn from 20 years of living in the stronghold of the Mayan highlands. You will experience a traditional Mayan fire ritual, a tour
of Santiago Atitlan the home of Maximom, and a special filming of an award-winning documentary featuring a pilgrimage and renewal ceremony among Mayan elders.
There will be a daily yoga class, a complimentary hot-tub and sauna and 3 vegetarian meals per day. Extras include optional personal readings of your Mayan day,
bodywork and other spa services. $1425 single occ., $1195 dbl occ. For more information contact
retreatsatvillasumaya@yahoo.com .
08-Nov-2008 to 16-Nov-2008 -
Trance Dance and Tantric Shamanism with Ernesto Ortiz
An exploration of the Self through Dance and the
Celebration of Discovery through Shamanic Ritual Trance Dance - Enter the inner aspects of the self
and explore the body, mind, spirit, connection. Tantric Shamanism - The fabric of life is woven
between ordinary and non ordinary realities, our awareness for the must part is on the external,
ordinary reality, magic and discovery, the potential for deep personal healing is when we enter the non
ordinary reality. Tantric Shamanism will lead you to a deep exploration of music, dance, movement, your body, safe touch, toning, chanting, ritual,
Altered States of Consciousness.
Experience: Soul Retrieval - Journey to find and bring back lost pieces of the soul * Mask Making - Discover an inner mask, give it life and then dance
your expression * Power Animal Retrieval - Connect with the spirits of the forest and journey for your power animal * Dance Your 7 Chakras • The Tao of
Music * Shamanic Drumming * San Pedro (Wachuma) Rituals
For detailed information visit:
www.Journey2theHeart.com
22-Nov-2008 to 29-Nov-2008 -
One Yoga Retreat with William Duprey and Kyoko Jasper
It is our pleasure to announce a unique One Yoga retreat on the
shores of beautiful Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Lake Atitlan and the three volcanoes, make an
ideal location in which to relax, unwind, and draw closer to your Self. Your teachers will
support you in this endeavor by guiding you through a two intensive asana classes each day.
The retreat will be structured in a workshop style, allowing ample time to explore asana/postures,
pranayama, meditation, mantra, mudra, and yogic philosophy incorporated for a complete One Yoga experience.
One Yoga is not a catchy name for a new style--it¹s simply based on the philosophy that ³Truth is One; paths
are many.² Complete details, schedule and rates available at:
www.williamduprey.com
or sivadasa@gmail.com
19-Dec-2008 to 26-Dec-2008 -
Re-Treat Yourself Spa Vacation
Come and enjoy the beauty of Lake Atitlan during your holiday vacation.
Imagine your holiday without out all the typical hassles of this time of year, replacing that with
indulging yourself in the comfort and tranquility of Villa Sumaya. We offer an extensive list of body
treatments including Watsu and Sacred Stone massage with our world class therapists. We will provide you
with a week of massage and healing, yoga and meditation, dance and cultural tours of this amazing part of the world.
Our Re-Treat package includes three vegetarian meals, four to six bodywork treatments, all our classes, a tour of an
indigenous village, and much more. Packages start as low as $1280. For more information contact:
Retreatsatvillasumaya@yahoo.com
27-Dec-2008 to 04-Jan-2009 -
The Art and Practice of Kirtan with Jai Uttal, Daniel Paul and Nubia Teixeira
Bring in the New Year in a wave of prayer and song with a joy-filled
study of the yoga of chanting known as Kirtan! We will deeply explore
this ancient devotional practice, weaving together our hearts and
voices in celebration and invocation of the Divine. On New Years Eve,
we will enter the mandala of 2009 with an ecstatic moonlight Kirtan by
the lake! This retreat includes daily yoga classes with Nubia Teixeira, as well
as full gourmet meals, prepared fresh with locally-grown fruits
and vegetables. Swedish, deep-tissue, watsu, sacred hot stone and cranial sacral massage are available.
There will also be time for swimming, and hiking, or you can relax
under the sun or stars in the outdoor hot tub.
*Lakshmi Package includes training, food and accommodations at
Villa Sumaya $2,150.00
*Ganesh Package (includes just the training and food)$1,600.00 With the option to stay in some hotels and houses around
Villa Sumaya.
Reserve your space by sending a deposit (non-refundable) of $800.00 by
October 1, 2008. Balance due December 10th, 2008. Contact
Nubia@bhaktinova.com
04-Jan-2009 to 10-Jan-2009 -
Woman on Fire! Women's New year's Retreat: Reclaiming our Passion, Power and Purpose with Ashanna Solaris and Adya Conte.
Set your intentions for a most powerful 2009 in a sacred circle of women amidst the beauty of Lake Atitlan. Through breathwork, yoga,
dance, movement, ritual, and art we will embody more of the Goddess we are and feed the fire of our passionate liberation.
This retreat includes daily yoga classes, Clarity Breathwork sessions, as well as full gourmet meals and gorgeous rooms. Massage and acupuncture also available.
Use of sauna and outdoor hot tub.
Package includes training, food and accommodations at Villa Sumaya single: $1650,double 1450, special rates for offsite accommodations.
Visit: www.breatheinlove.com ,
www.healingpath.be
Contact: Ashanna Solaris, ashanna@breatheinlove.com or 650-279-9101
04-Jan-2009 to 11-Jan-2009 -
A Yin-Yang Yoga and Meditation Retreat with Christy Brown
Begin 2009 on the path of self-determination by deepening your practice in this sacred Mayan land. Atitlán means "where the rainbow gets its colors":
an ideal place to inspire the soul and color the spirit, open the heart and align intentions, and cultivate one's highest well-being for the benefit of the planet and all beings. Mornings
will begin with meditation and gentle vinyasa. The middle of the day will be free for swimming, a massage, reading in a hammock, etc. The afternoon yin practice, consisting of long, gentle,
passive holds and intended to gently open the body's deep connective tissues, will include pranayama and meditation and will close with an optional journaling session. A traditional shaman
will perform a blessing ceremony and will be available for individual consultations upon request.
Cost: $1,195 (double-occupancy), if paid in full by August 31st; $1350 thereafter. Single supplement (space permitting): $400. All balances due by Oct. 15th . Pricing includes all yoga,
lodging, 3 delicious vegetarian meals daily (chicken/fish available for additional charge), and a group visit to a nearby village. For complete information:
www.christybrownyoga.com or
ChristyBrownYoga@gmail.com
10-Jan-2009 to 18-Jan-2009 -
YOGA with LEIGH THRELKEL
Join Leigh for a 9 day/8 night yoga retreat in Guatemala. We will be staying at Villa Sumaya on the
shores of Lake Atitlan ˆ described by Aldous Huxley as the most beautiful lake in the world. We begin in lovely colonial Antigua,
known as the City of the Perpetual Roses. Our accommodations and a welcoming dinner will be at the world acclaimed Meson Panza Verde
just minutes from the downtown square and markets. Antigua is graced with streets of bougainvillea, colorful markets, ancient churches,
fascinating architecture and many parks. On Sunday, we drive SLOWLY through the Guatemala Highlands to the main village on Lake Atitlan
where we will take a 15 minute boat ride to the lovely Villa Sumaya. Here you are invited to relax, swim, visit the neighboring villages,
be pampered by the array of spa services or just soak in the beauty of such a sacred space. Each morning begins with an energetic vinyasa
flow practice. The afternoon practice will offer more technical alignment and some time for restorative yoga too! Saturday we return to Meson
Panza Verde for our final night together in Antigua. This is definitely an adventure not to be missed! . Double $1695 Single $1995 Includes
accommodations, almost all meals, yoga, ground transportation and gratuities at Villa Sumaya. Does not include airfare or a few meals in Antigua.
A $500 deposit required. No refunds after September 1st. Balance due October 15th. For information:
LTyoga@yahoo.com or 415-250-1661
17-Jan-2009 to 24-Jan-2009 -
A Nurturing Yoga Retreat in Paradise with Priti Robyn Ross
Join Priti, Senior Kripalu Yoga teacher for a week of nurturing your body and soul at Villa Sumaya. Come and luxuriate in daily yoga
classes ranging from exhilarating, meditative, challenging, restorative and life sustaining...while cultivating a loving connection with your inner self all within
this place of true enchantment. All levels are welcome with caring personal attention to bring your practice to the next level.Along with your inspiring daily Yoga
practices this program includes: Seven night¹s accommodations in charming suites with stunning views of the lake and three natural vegetarian meals daily. (Chicken and fish also available.)
Experience an Ancient Mayan ceremony along with trips to local markets and villages. Enjoy swimming, hot tub, picnic and meditation in nature or simply relax by the beautiful Lake Atitilan.
Also there will be exciting full and half day eco-tours and spa services offered for very reasonable costs. Double Occupancy: ONLY $1,200* or Single Occupancy $1,425* (*$1150 and $1375 = special
discount for signing up by July 17th)(Price does not include airfare and ground transportation to and from airports to Lake Atitlan.) For more information log onto
http://www.LifeAsYoga.com
Start off 2009 with this remarkable gift to yourself -- Come and experience the serenity and magic of Kripalu Yoga within the beauty of this natural setting.
24-Jan-2009 to 31-Feb-2009 -
Opening to Presence, a Yoga, Meditation and Self-inquiry retreat.
Patricia Brown and Surya Chandra Das bring 25 years of teaching experience to this unique 8 day retreat on mystical
Lake Atitlan in the Guatemalan highlands. Surrounded by volcanoes and neighboring traditional Mayan villages, this retreat invites you to expand
your experience of yoga as a vehicle for awakening; liberating body and mind from old patterns, cultivating the capacity for inner listening on and
off the mat and opening to the spacious presence that you are. $1,250 double and $1,650 single. For more information visit
www.rollingmeadowsretreat.com
info@rollingmeadowsretreat.com 1-888-666-6412
31-Jan-2009 to 07-Feb-2009 -
Iron Crow Yoga, Pilates, Chinese Medicine and Holistic Nutrition, Mary Hart
The Retreat at Villa Sumaya will feature two glorious yoga/core practices daily as well as lectures on Chinese Medicine, Holistic Nutrition and Diet.
Each participant will receive a session with Rebecca Wallace, a renowned healer, yogini and acupuncturist. The Iron Crow Method combines the power of Astanga yoga with the grace and spirit
of the Anusara tradition. As a Stott Pilates trained teacher, Mary directs the classes with an eye toward optimal alignment, elegant detail and core strengthening. Mary Hart is the founder of
The Iron Crow Yoga and Pilates Studio, located on the North Shore of Boston Massachusetts. She is the yoga model and technician for the book Yoga Beats the Blues. She directed and produced a wonderful DVD
Iron Crow Yoga in Paradise, filmed on location in Costa Rica. Mary has led groups internationally since 2002 and is an experienced facilitator and group coordinator.
The all inclusive retreat prices are very affordable, starting as low as $910, but increase significantly after April 1st. Please contact Mary through her site
www.ironcrowyoga.com for more details and an application.
07-Feb-2009 to 13-Feb-2009 -
BREATH, MOVEMENT AND COGNITIVE AWARENESS with Laurie Young and Kirsten Mynster
"The World, as we know it" is going through an enormous change. The Mayan Calendar ends in 2012.
Many sources believe that this is not so much about an ending as it is about a new beginning. Join Kirsten and Laurie in a
retreat designed to more smoothly and consciously BE with these changes in and around us. We will also explore the "dance"
between consciously creating change ourselves and also letting go of what we cannot change. Mayan priests will be our guests
for a day and an evening sharing their wisdom and ceremony. 7 nights in the exquisite Villa Sumaya and one night on either end
in the charming, colonial city of Antigua. For more information please see
www.breathethechange.com or email Laurie at
Laurie@breathethechange.com
07-Feb-2009 to 14-Feb-2009 -
Creative Writing and Yoga Retreat with Celia Jeffries and Jacqueline Sheehan
Join Celia Jeffries, MFA, author and writing instructor, and Jacqueline Sheehan, bestselling author of Lost and Found, for 8 days and 7 nights of writing and yoga with a
special mask-making workshop woven into the week. Participants receives an individual manuscript critique. Each day begins with yoga, followed by a gourmet breakfast overlooking Lake Atitlan and a
day of writing. For more information, contact Celia at
Celiajeff@comcast.net and Jacqueline at
jrsheehan@verizon.net . Also go to
www.jacquelinesheehan.com and
www.celiajeffries.com
14-Feb-2009 to 21-Feb-2009 -
Creative Writing and Yoga Retreat
Join Patricia Lee Lewis and Charles MacInerney for 8 inspiring days of guided creative writing, craft of writing workshops, manuscript critiques, yoga twice a day, meditation,
relaxation, serenity -- and great fun. Patricia's deep commitment to affirm and encourage each participant's creative voice has yielded amazing results for beginning and published writers alike; Charles
is one of the best known yoga teachers in Texas, and regularly presents at National and International conferences. They have led retreats together for
13 years. Side trips and activities explore and celebrate all that is unique and beautiful about Guatemala. Visit their websites at www.writingretreats.org and www.yogateacher.com
For details or email patricia@writingretreats.org or
charles@yogateacher.com
21-Feb-2009 to 28-Feb-2009 -
Breathe The Change with Laurie Ellis Young
Join Jen, Kirsten and Laurie in an extraordinary retreat focusing on empowerment and transformation through Awareness, Breath and Connection.
We will employ ancient and contemporary well-being techniques along with integrating the unique beauty and cultural opportunities available only in this Mayan Paradise.
This entire experience is designed to enliven your senses and enrich your lives. Enjoy art classes, creative dance, chanting, laughter, yoga,
breathework and more.
Whatever we change in the “microcosm” affects the “macrocosm” and by creating a sense of greater peace and empowerment within, we then share it with the rest of the world.
See and watch on YouTube or Google Video what others have said about this transformative retreat.
For more information please see
www.breathethechange.com or type in Laurie Ellis Young on YouTube or Google Video !!!!
28-Feb-2009 to 07-Mar-2009 -
IYENGAR YOGA RETREAT WITH LARA BRUNN
Join Lara, dedicated Iyengar yoga practitioner and instructor who, with over 20
years of experience, will guide you in this idyllic and inspiring setting of Mayan landscape, to develop and
deepen your yoga practice. With a 3-hour active asana class in the morning and a 2-hour restorative and
pranayama class in the evening, you will be both challenged and nurtured. Whether you are newer to the
practice of Iyengar Yoga or a more seasoned yogi, Lara will meet you where you are, helping you to transcend
psychological fears and physical limitations, teaching you to balance effort with surrender and pose with repose.
Come rediscover your potential for profound relaxation and deep contentment. Prices for this 10-day yoga retreat
range from $1450-$2520 depending on choice of accommodation. For a more detailed description of what this includes,
visit www.hipjointstudio.com ; e-mail
lara@hipjointstudio.com or call Lara at 917-497-1066
24-Apr-2009 to 02-May-2009 -
Stream and Sword: the Cultivation of Bliss and the Ripening of Wisdom with Achariya Doug Duncan
Stream works on developing calm, concentration and bliss. Sword refers to the clear and lucid mind. When
these two come together, wisdom is the precious fruit. Using the metaphor of the Five Buddha Families to enumerate the five different
kinds of wisdom in Buddhism, we will explore how these different wisdoms overcome specific kinds of defilements, their "magical"
functions, and their other qualities and characteristics. Through these working models, we will explore what it actually means to awaken.
Achariya Doug Duncan Sensei is known for his eclectic approach, irreverent sense of humor, and dedicated efforts to help beings awaken in this
lifetime. In the last decade he has founded international centers in Japan (dharma-japan.org) and the Canadian Rockies (clearskycenter.org). His training
includes more than 25 years of studying with his teacher, Namgyal Rinpoche (dharmafellowship.org/biographies/historicalsaints/kyabje-namgyal.htm).
For technical questions about the retreat contact Nuno at:
gjimenez@mac.com . To register for the retreat, contact Lizzy:
retreatsatvillasumaya@yahoo.com
12-July-2008 to 19-July-2008 - Yoga and Meditation Retreat
05-July-2008 to 11-July-2008 - Week long Yoga retreat and Vacation
25-May-2008 to 01-June-2008 - 2nd Annual Yoga Retreat. The Quest of a Spiritual Warrior
13-May-2008 to 18-May-2008 - Elements in Balance: Yoga Retreat
15-Apr-2008 to 27-April-2008 - Wisdom is Compassion’s Partner in the Cosmic Dance: A Meditation on Twelve Manjusris.
06-Apr-2008 to 13-April-2008 - Yoga and the Year 2012
22-Mar-2008 to 29-Mar-2008 - Art and Soul - Creativity and Yoga Retreat for Women
22-Mar-2008 to 29-Mar-2008 - A week long yoga retreat
01-Mar-2008 to 07-Mar-2008 - Integral Yoga Vacation
08-Mar-2008 to 15-Mar-2008 - Yoga Retreat: The Spirit of Practice
23-Feb-2008 to 01-Mar-2008 - Breathe The Change
23-Feb-2008 to 01-Mar-2008 - Yoga and Writing: Bound to be Free
16-Feb-2008 to 23-Feb-2008 - Creative Writing Yoga Retreat
09-Feb-2008 to 16-Feb-2008 - Creative Writing and Yoga Retreat for Women
2-Feb-2008 to 9-Feb-2008 - ANUSARA YOGA
26-Jan-2008 to 2-Feb-2008 - Yoga and Meditation Retreat
06-Jan-2008 to 11-Jan-2008 - Contact Improv in Paradise!
27-Dec-2007 to 04-Jan-2008 - Yoga and Kirtan Retreat
08-Dec-2007 to 15-Dec-2007 - Meditation in Nature Retreat
24-Nov-2007 to 01-Dec-2007 - Villa Sumaya presents a special retreat with house healers
28-Aug-2007 to 03-Sep-2007 - Labor Daze Retreat
25-Jul-2007 to 24-Aug-2007 Reflection's Yoga teacher's training and Thai massage teacher's training
15-Jul-2007 to 21-July-2007 - Kundalini Yoga Retreat
01-May-2007 to 30-Jun-2007 (Excluding 3-10 June) - Qi Yoga Retreat, Zen Shiatsu Course
3-Jun-2007 to 10-Jun-2007 - A Spiritual Warrior’s Treasure Hunt
17-June-2007 to 23-June-2007- Yoga Retreat and Thai Yoga Massage
30-June-2007 to 21-July-2007 - The Joy Of Being - Dynamic Mindfulness Meditation and Qi-Yoga retreat
7-Jul-2007 to 14-July-2007 - Yoga Meditation Retreat
16-Apr-2007 to 20-Apr-2007 - Softening To Beauty
2-Apr-2007 to 3-Apr-2007 - Teachings on Tibetan Buddhism
24-Mar-2007 to 31-Mar-2007 - Yoga retreat
10-Mar-2007 to 17-Mar-2007 - 7 days of yoga and fun at the Villa Sumaya Hotel on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
25-Feb-2007 to 4-Mar-2007 - Enchanted Guatemalan Highlands: Photography, Yoga and Service
17-Feb-2007 to 24-Feb-2007 - Creative Writing Yoga Retreat.
10-Feb-2007 to 17-Feb-2007 - Creative Writing Yoga Retreat for Women Only
3-Feb-2007 to 10-Feb-2007 - Anusara Yoga
13-Jan-2007 to 20-Jan-2007 - The Art Of Tuning In: A Yoga Retreat
27-Dec-2006 to 4-Jan-2007 - Fourth annual Kirtan and Yoga
5-Dec-2006 to 12-Dec-2006 - Yoga as a Path to Wholeness
4-Nov-2006 to 8-Nov-2006 - Breath-work, Yoga, Meditation and Spiritual Wisdom from the Wise Ones
26-Aug-2006 to 2-Sept-2006 - Artful Living in the Present Intensive Retreat
25-Jul-2006 to 23-Aug-2006 - Reflections Yoga and Thai massage teacher training
8-Jul-2006 to 15-July-2006 - Meditation Retreat
25-Mar-2006 to 1-Apr-2006 - inner exploration through Yoga and outer exploration
11-Mar-2006 to 19-Mar-2006 - Yoga Retreat, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
6-Mar-2006 to 10-Mar-2006 - Emotional Intelligence, Breath Work, Yoga Meditation
18-Feb-2006 to 25-Feb-2006 - Creative Writing Yoga Retreat
1-Feb-2006 to 10-Feb-2006 - Journey to the Heart
21-Jan-2006 to 29-Jan-2006 - Yoga as a Path to Wholeness
12-Jan-2006 to 18-Jan-2006 - Manifesting Spirit: A Yoga and Mediation retreat for aligning in the New Year
27-Dec-2005 to 4-Jan-2006 - Third annual Kirtan and Yoga, New Year's Retreat
20-Nov-2005 to 27-Nov-2005 - Thanksgiving Mayan Yoga Retreat
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