Mexican retreats start from picking you up at the airport, its good if folks fly in a day ahead of the retreat into Manzanillo Airport ; a 45 min drive north to La Manzanilla. Air Alaska has a good rate for flights from Vancouver to Manzanillo. We take you to your accommodation at Casa Marias and after getting comfortable we all go for dinner together and for orientation, where's the town, beach etc.
We start at daybreak on the beach with meditation, Qi Kung and breathwork/pranayama for 1.5 hrs followed by breakfast always fresh fruit, granola or eggs and local bread.
At 11Am we meet for yoga in the palapa for 2 plus hours, lots of instruction, resortative and beginner work. We hold an informal fun yoga practise geared to the group, partner work, no yoga knowledge is necessary, beginner mind and curiousity only. We explore prana (energy) relaxation and quiet mind.
There is a long break for lunch we often cook in, fresh salads, quesadillas, guacamole so we have more time to play and rest.The beach is few blocks from Marias casitas and the main part of town also a short walk. A few afternoons we'll do some side trips to local sites ie shopping in Barra de Navidad and to Tenacatita Bay for snorkelling and lunch. Other afternoons we'll meet back at the palapa for an afternoon yoga class, partner Thai massage and acupressure work. We plan a home practise that works for you.
Dinner will be mostly out at some of the great local restaurants, try out the taco stands and hang out with the local Mexican folks who are incredibly friendly. We finish after breakfast on the 7th day and so time for flights out that afternoon or stay a few more days to relax.
Days are lovely in la Manz temperatures average 28d and evenings cooler at 18 to 20. The ocean is usually very pleasant and there are very few non swimming days. There is safe surf and the beach is a lovely 5km flat, sand, easy for walking or biking. There is a crocodile sanctuary and a mangrove wetland wih many tropical birds. Optionally is a sunset canoe ride and bird tour.
A deposit of $600 holds your spot and the fee includes accommodation, food, yoga classes and airport pick up. Total cost $1200. $100 discount for shared rooms.
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