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Prana Del Mar Gratitude & Manifestation Yoga Retreat- November 28- December 5!

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Prana del Mar

Overview

Join us for a rejuvenating week of yoga and meditation, relaxation, outstanding organic food, sipping the best margaritas of your life, laughing with friends, watching the star-filled sky and falling asleep to the sound of the waves breaking on the beach. You will be staying at the eco-luxury Prana Del Mar Retreat Center in Baja, Mexico less than a half hour from Cabo San Lucas, near the Southern end of the Baja peninsula nestled between the Pacific ocean and the Sierra del Laguna mountains.

Investment

Double Occupancy: $1,700 pp
Single Occupancy: $2,300

*Want an easy way to save money? Book a double and we’ll find you a great roommate!*

What’s Included

  • 7 nights 5 Star Lodging
  • 3 Daily Gourmet Feasts
  • 2 daily classes: 1 solar and 1 lunar
  • Meditation and Pranayama
  • Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure
  • Sunset Baby Turtle Release
  • Guided Labyrinth Meditation and History
  • Tequila Tasting Presentation
  • Guided Beach Hike on the 19 acre property
  • 1 Social Hour
  • Yoga Photoshoot
  • Fire Practice (ritual to remove negative energy) Beach Bonfire
  • Restorative Yoga & Yin Yoga
  • Eco-Friendly Goodie Bags
  • Ground transportation inbound and outbound from airport

What’s not Included

Airfare to and from the trip, extra spa treatments, extra activities, gratuities for your guides.

Tips and Gratuities

Gratuities for your guides may be given at your discretion in response to their leadership and professionalism throughout the trip. We suggest 5-10% of the trip price per individual to be divided between the guiding team as an industry standard.

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About the location

This desert oasis offers 15 luxurious guest suites with swimming pool, spa and a beautiful yoga studio. All rooms and suites have polished travertine floors and worktops, custom teak furniture, pillow-top beds, luxury organic linens, daily maid service and organic bathroom products. They also feature large terraces and balconies with ocean views. The two-room suites even feature complete stainless steel/granite kitchens and spacious living room areas.

Intention

Intention is defined as setting an expectation for yourself, an expectation to your OWN GROWTH AND EVOLUTION. Our expectation and highest intention is that by going away on this yoga retreat to miraculous Prana del Mar we can help you reconnect to your commitment to grow by making time to focus on your Best Intentions. We will have space to breath our yoga twice daily and expand our connection to this promise we have made ourselves. We will actively practice guided Gratitude Meditations each day using a variety of techniques along with journaling, other manifestation exercises and wellness coaching. Let’s really manifest in our lives what is most important to us, to our health, to our hearts, to our peace of mind.

Alchemy of Stability: Earth Energy of the Root Chakra

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The Root Chakra is also known as the Earth Chakra. Truth is, we all benefit from having more of an Earth personality. Characteristics include stability, reliability, and thoughtfulness. An earth person has a reputation for being nurturing and grounded. People we value as dear friends are often those that are self-accepting, peaceful and supportive. They are comfortable with who they are.

Read the full article by Silvia Mordini on Do You Yoga here

Mayacamas Ranch 100 hour Teacher Training Immersion December 6-15 2015!

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Hello and Super Namaste!

How does the Alchemy of Yoga work?
It transforms us on three levels: Physical Alchemy, Spiritual Alchemy, and Mental Alchemy. For us as Alchemist Yogis our laboratory is our mat and the ingredients are our bodies, poses, breath, thoughts and the mixing it all together changes your life. You are transformed into a Peace Leader, leading a Happiness Revolution and changing the world!

Mission

Alchemy of Yoga Teacher Training is wholeheartedly dedicated to the art of self-exploration through SELF-study. Consider this the ultimate adventure! A Hero’s Journey that will both challenge and encourage you to embrace your potential and awaken your inner power. This training will transform your doubts, ignite your passion whereby happiness again becomes your natural alchemy.

Upon completion, you will be prepared to design and confidently lead intelligent alignment driven Vinyasa, Hatha and Restorative classes, all with your own signature style. You’ll also have the skill to adapt to varied fitness and experience levels of your students. You will graduate as a Happiness Ambassador ready to authentically and effectively inspire others!

earth-elementEARTH:

Foundation – Initiation, Rooting into Self, Tapping into Your Potential, Living in Possibility

fire-elementFIRE:

Physical Alchemy – Tapas, Discovering Your Optimal Performance, Finding Your True Voice

air-elementAIR:

Mental Alchemy – Svadhyaya, Unlearning the Obstacles to Your Happiness

water-elementWATER:

Spiritual Alchemy – Ishvara Pranidhana, Transformation into the Infinite, Graduation

I know picking a Yoga School is hard. If my philosophy and approach resonates with you then apply today and let’s talk more to know for sure. I’d love the opportunity to be part of your soul journey!

With peace in all ways,
~Silvia~ Alchemy of Yoga

With deep respect and honor: This program is enriched by many ancient teachings, not just yoga, it also draws from Joseph Campbell, Brene Brown, Thich Nhat Hahn, Pema Chodron, Jack Kornfield, Wayne Dyer, Shamanism, Ayurvedic studies, Mythology, and energy systems like the Chakras.

Your Investment

MODULE 1:
Manzanita Dorm: $1,799
Cottage Double: $2,550
Cottage Single: $2,900

What’s Included:

  • RYT 100 Hour Alchemy of Yoga Training
  • 200 Page Training Manual
  • On-going mentoring & teacher tools
  • Vision Board
  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 3 healthful, delicious meals per day
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and other options available
  • Organic juices, Coffees, Herbal blends, Tea
  • Delicious, quadruple filtered drinking water
  • Beautiful accommodations
  • Daily meditation
  • Spanish language basics class
  • Excursions to Pacific Ocean Sandy Beaches
  • Time for Exploration and Relaxation
  • 1 social hours on select evening
  • Yoga mats and all props
  • Free wi-fi
  • A special eco friendly goodie bag with loving gifts
  • Costa Rican Taxes (13%)

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfare to and from the trip, transfers and spa services.

PAYMENT PLAN:

$500 Deposit saves your space!
Payment plan available.
Final Balance due before training (by July 30, 2016)

2 OPTIONS FOR SELF-STUDY:

1. Immersion for serious students looking to deepen their practice and knowledge of yoga asana, meditation, philosophy and spirit but don’t want to teach yoga.
2. RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certification program designed for those who are interested in teaching.

STEP 1 – APPLY NOW:

Complete application and e-mail it to silvia@alchemytours.com

STEP 2 – PHONE INTERVIEW:

Arrangements will be made to talk more by phone.

Download the brochure here!

TO REGISTER:

Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space. You can pay with check, direct bank deposit, or credit card or Paypal on line but we most prefer checks. Please send checks to Alchemy Tours | 2227 11th Ave W | Seattle, WA 98119 .

Reservations:

To make payment please go to book now page to put down deposit. If you have questions please email silvia@alchemytours.com or call 872-228-9642 (2AT-YOGA)

5 Key Benefits of Being Positive

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I have studied the research on the positive effects of being positive and the negative effects of being negative. The research is clear. It really does pay to be positive, and the benefits are numerous. The ancient yogis have been teaching this for thousands of years. Sutra 1.3 is translated as:

“Yoga frees you from the drama, the tragedy, the saga your mind creates and allows you to experience your True Joyful Self”

 

Read the full article by Silvia Mordini on Seattle Yoga News here

5 Ways Meditation Lessens Distraction

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We live in an increasingly chaotic world where everything is sped up and super sized.

We are constantly being stimulated by the immediacy of technology. We are distracted thousands of times a day externally and a million more times internally. It’s not getting any easier; technology has made it harder for us to focus. There is now almost nowhere you can go where someone can’t reach you with something urgent and important (at least to them).

 

Read the full article by Silvia Mordini on Do You Yoga here

4 Common Yoga Mistakes & How to Avoid them

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The most common yoga mistakes we make have nothing to do with our physical alignment. It’s all about our attitude towards our teachers, our expectations, and ourselves. These do not apply to any one subset of yogis, new or experienced–they can impact all of us.

I hope these tips are helpful so we can more quickly avoid the pitfalls and get on with the truest benefits of yoga.

Read the full article by Silvia Mordini on Do You Yoga here