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Nov142017

5 Ways to Deepen Your Yoga Practice

Guest post by Sadhana Yoga School Yoga is one of the fastest growing health and wellness activities across the globe. Though it has been around for about 5,000 years, its teachings are relevant to the modern world.  Society is thirsting for a return to mindfulness, holistic health and overall wellness beyond medications and fad diets.…

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November 14, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
Nov132017

A Grounding Breath for the Autumn Winds of Change

Guest post by Jody Kesten We are finally feeling the onset of autumn and the holiday season with brilliant colors and clear blue skies. Autumn is a time that is filled with wind and the energy of movement that is called Vata. Vata is the dominant energy which is needed for the change and transformation…

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November 13, 2017Leave a commentUncategorizedBy admin
Oct312017

Ayurveda Advice for Autumn

Guest post by Trudy & Leah of Sacred Paths Yoga Ayurveda works with the three constitutions or doshas: Vata, Pitta & Kapha. Did you know that the doshas not only make up our being but they are responsible for the cyclical, seasonal rhythms of nature? We are currently diving deeply into the fall season. In…

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October 31, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
Oct312017

Renew Yourself, Restore Your World

Guest post by Rosana and Robin  These are challenging times. We have a palpable sense of upset and uncertainty about the future of our communities, regions, country and our world. This prevailing mood can be exhausting, almost paralyzing to people, and we may forget what we CAN do to make a difference. As the poet…

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October 31, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
Oct312017

Celebrating 9 Bhakti Yoga New Years Together!

“The entire property is a playground for your spirit. We swam, played, danced, sang, painted, laughed, jumped, smiled, and just lived from our hearts. I felt good. I felt free. We talked about our dreams and all that went on was encouragement for each other.” ~ Elissa Kravetz Akasha Ellis first came to Villa Sumaya…

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October 31, 2017Leave a commentGroup RetreatsBy admin

An Invitation to Sacred Expression

Guest post by Aimee Hansen I want us to show up real, right here, right now, as is. I want us to gather to feel all the feelings and to write all the things. I want to walk up to shame and fear and look them in the eyes. I want us to look into…

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October 16, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
May162017

Weaving Heaven & Earth through Kundalini & Hatha Yoga

Guest post by Jyl Kutsche “It is through the alignment of the body that I discovered the alignment of my mind, self, and intelligence.” ~ B.K.S. Iyengar It’s not often that you see a true merging of Hatha & Kundalini Yoga. Oftentimes, students come from one lineage or the other, and may have preconceived notions about…

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May 16, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
May132017

Learning about our Bees

We are excited to learn about and provide a sanctuary for honeybees as part of our Eco Sumaya permaculture initiative. This report was put together by our founder Wendy’s teenage daughter, Chloe. The three types of bees ⦁ Queen: Can Iive from 1 to 5 years. Only the queen lays eggs — up to 2,000 a day! She…

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May 13, 2017Leave a commentGuest Bloggers, NewsBy admin
Apr72017

Yoga’s Timeless Lesson: Less is More

Guest post by Mary Dana Abbott I like stuff. Pretty things, shiny things, new things, and cool old things. I like words and winning arguments. I consider it a lucky coincidence that I found yoga: a keenly reflective and rigorously honest personal practice that constantly reminds that there is much more to living than the…

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April 7, 2017Leave a commentUncategorizedBy admin

Love Each Other as I Have Loved You

Driving through fog in the wee hours this morning, I became semi-mesmerized by the something-ness yet nothing-ness of it in my headlights. Suddenly, there was a sensation of transparency in my body also and it was so beautiful. Light and air combined, the car and I, just gliding through with ease. The similarity to this…

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April 3, 2017Leave a commentGroup Retreats, Guest BloggersBy admin
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I have never felt the power of Nature and Her healing qualities as much as I did when teaching and practicing at Villa Sumaya. The land is sacred and magically healing.

Every winter since 2006, Villa Sumaya has enfolded our groups of creative writers and yoginis in her beautiful arms.

For both of us, the week at Villa Sumaya was a transformational experience, and I don’t often use that term.

Comfortable space to rest and to feel the spirit while nurturing the senses. Wonderful services, staff and treatments. A gem to add in the heart of your spiritual journeys.

 

The most wonderful relaxing environment that restores your peace and helps you appreciate life. You'll meet wonderful people and achieve a sense of calm not possible anywhere else.

 

This was a wonderful stay; it was like being with family. Everyone is so friendly, helpful and good at what they do and always ready with a smile and friendly word. The food was amazingly good and the variety was a gift. The grounds are beautiful, lush, and so relaxing. Wendy is a gift of bright light and love and her energy pervades everything at Villa Sumaya.

My time at Villa Sumaya was the highlight of my trip to Guatemala. When I feel my patience fading during times of stress, now I close my eyes, picture Villa Sumaya, and remember all that I learned while I was there.

 

We loved it beyond words. As a retreat leader, I was so deeply moved by the authenticity of the offerings and of the space. I have not hosted a retreat where so many components of MIND/BODY/SPIRIT converged together. So much has to do with the care implemented to honor the Mayan community and incorporate them directly into our learning and living for a week. Everything was of such high caliber. I appreciated so much the level of neatness,  order and cleanliness in such an elaborate setting. We all felt it and saw it. The sweet gentleness of the staff, always with a kind smile on their faces for us. It felt like home. COMMUNITY is evident and clear at Villa Sumaya. It was profound for all of us.

This has been one of the most perfect weeks I have ever experienced. Everything here was beyond my expectations. From the surroundings, to the people in the villages, the staff, the center, the food, just everything!

 

Michelle

I've had many amazing adventures since those 8 days at Villa Sumaya, yet it still remains the place in the world that I think of as the most peaceful, spiritual and magical.

Mikki

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