ISLA DE OMETEPE, NICARAGUA
Sunday 5/24/15 - Saturday 5/30/15
Join us on a 7 day, 6 night retreat to the Isla de Ometepe in Nicaragua, Central America. Ometepe is a 19 mile long island with twin volcano peaks, Concepcion Volcano and Maderas Volcano that rise out of the immense Lake Nicaragua. The island is rich in fertile volcanic soil, 100 ft. waterfalls, pristine natural springs, unspoiled beaches and a diverse wildlife population -from howler monkeys to parrots and rare butterflies.
The full-immersion experience is undoubtedly life changing. We will partake in daily Naam Yoga* and Breathwork** practices, travel to sacred sites and enjoy outdoor adventure in this tropical paradise.
The majestic Isla de Ometepe has a rich spiritual ancestry and once served as a sacred Indian burial ground, with evidence of pre-Mayan civilization present in the thousands of petroglyphs and idols scattered around the island. The island fulfilled an ancient prophecy of the Nahuati Indians, who traveled from the North in search of a paradise where twin volcanoes emerged from a freshwater sea.
Concepcion Volcano (active) and Maderas Volcano (dormant) are Fire and Water Volcanos which symbolize the balance of the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine. This is a energetically powerful land that will awaken and initiate divine Balance and Harmony in your life.
We will also spend 2 days exploring the colonial city of Granada, considered one of the most beautiful cities in all of Central America.
Retreat Includes:
- 6 nights accommodations
- 2 local, organic meals per day
- All ground transportation
- Daily outdoor Naam Yoga* classes
- Daily Breathwork**, Meditation and Circle practices
- Hikes to sacred waterfall, ancient petroglyphs and Volcano Maderas
- Relax on the beautiful beaches of Lake Nicaragua
- Horseback riding and kayaking
- Volunteering with the local community.
- Roast your own organic coffee
- Make your own chocolate from the raw cacao bean
- Explore the beautiful colonial city of Granada, and more!
Retreat does not include:
- Airfare from your city to Managua, Nicaragua.
- 1 meal per day (appx. $10)
- departure taxes from Managua to the home country
- tips for the staff in the restaurants, hotels, cab drivers, etc.
If you enjoy Yoga, Adventure, traveling Simply, Connecting deep within yourself and to Nature, then this is the trip for you.
ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WELCOME! Every Activity is OPTIONAL.
No previous yoga experience necessary.
Early Bird Special:
$1,695 when paid in full by April 1st, 2015
$1,995 paid after April 1st. (payment plans available)
*$500 deposit required by April 1st to secure your spot. 3% credit card processing fee. No refunds of any amount issued after 5/1/15.
*$500 deposit required by April 1st to secure your spot. 3% credit card processing fee. No refunds of any amount issued after 5/1/15.
Led by Bethany Joy Hard (www.bethanyhard.com) and Alicia Kathleen Gervais
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*What is Naam Yoga?
Bethany will lead us daily in a Naam Yoga and Meditation practice. Naam Yoga is the practice of opening the heart, increasing intuition, and stimulating self-healing of the body and mind. Your Naam Yoga practice will cultivate the fearlessness to face negativity and transmute it into positivity for yourself, others and the situations that you face.
Naam Yoga is a dynamic fusion of Eastern yogic wisdom and the Western practice of Divine Spiritual Wisdom, or Universal Kabbalah. It incorporates the practice of divine sound (Naam) with yogic movement, stretching postures, breathing, mudra and meditation. Through the practice of Naam Yoga, the self-healing mechanisms of the body are activated, restoring health, youth and balance. www.bethanyhard.com/naam-yoga/.
**What is Breathwork? A FULL HOUR of connected, conscious breathing will be led daily by Alicia Gervais, a gifted teacher of the Michigan Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Breathwork is a practice of conscious, connected breathing that systematically excavates buried emotions and memories relating to traumas held deep in the psyche. It is said that the intensity of one Breathwork session can equal years of traditional therapy. Conscious, connected breathing opens us up to be more radiantly alive, clear, and connected. Through this deep and continuous way of breathing, your usual and unconscious ways of holding reality are relaxed & what flows is a personal experience guided completely by your subconscious & spirit.
You may experience tingling sensations, surrender, forgiveness, and emotional surges as you raise your vibration. Creative ideas often flood in at quantum speed! Limiting core beliefs which are normally unconscious become clear. All cells are infused with prana (life-force) raising our vibration and perspective. As the illusory walls of separation melt away, a deep sense of Unity occurs.
"I was incredibly moved by the deep release of emotion I didn't even know was in me, the profound sense of unity and connection I felt with myself and those around me, and a true sense of compassion and forgiveness like I've never felt before in my life. All simply by the power of my own breath. I was blown away. It's so simple, it's so beautiful."
-Breathwork Participant
