Via
Yoga Retreats November 2005-January 2006 in Mexico
The
2005-2006 series of yoga retreats organized by Via Yoga begins
this month in Sayulita, Mexico. Via Yoga is the company created
by Seattle's Kelly Kemp, an entrepreneur and passionate yoga
practitioner, and Michelle King, a certified yoga instructor
and licensed massage therapist, who set out with a plan to take
yoga vacations to a new level of bliss.
Looking
at their audience, Kelly and Michelle found that the career-driven
professionals were looking to de-stress and unwind on vacation
but also sought excitement and adventure. So they organized
retreats that focus on yoga, but also add meditation, surfing,
and access to the many adventure options available on Mexico's
Pacific Northwest coast. Guests can seek their inner stillness
in yoga and meditation practices at the serene Villa Amor. They
can relax on the exapansive, black-and-white sand beaches and
immerse themselves in the authentic town of Sayulita. And they
can also snorkel, fish, kayak, hike, ride horses, take zipline
tours through the jungle, and enjoy some of Mexico's best surf.
A Via Yoga vacation is a week of inward and outward adventures.
Villa
Amor was named by GQ one of the eight top choices in the world
for a romantic getaway, with "spacious, opulent" rooms.
Fodor's cites the "luxury palapa suits among the trees."
The 35 private villas are tranquil, beautifully designed and
decorated, and just steps from the beach, with spectacular views
of the ocean, jungle, and distant volcanic mountains.
Sayulita
is a tranquil village just 45 minutes north of Puerto Vallarta.
The tiny, rural village nevertheless has fine restaurants, shopping,
and galleries.
Yoga
and surfing novices are welcome at Via Yoga retreats. Guests
come alone, with partners, or in groups. The maximum number
of guests per retreat is 20. A Via yoga retreat includes six
nights accommodations at Villa Amor, two 90-minute yoga classes
each day, daily meditation sessions, breakfast on the beach,
three group dinners, a one-hour massage, and a day trip to Punta
Mita. Rates range from $1695 to $2395 for the week. Airfare
is separate.
Guests
find as they return to daily life that their Via Yoga vacation
enriches their personal relationships, business interactions,
and everyday experiences. They return home with a healthy balance
of mind, body, and spirit.
Upcoming Via Yoga Retreats
November
20-26, 2005
Yoga and Surfing with Scott Blossom and Chandra Easton
Vinyasa yoga in the morning with Scott. Yin yoga and meditation
in the afternoon with Chandra. Surfing (lessons if you want
them) in between. Scott and Chandra are uniquely qualified as
yoga instructors and longtime surfers.
November
26 - December 2, 2005
Yoga and Meditation with Scott Blossom and Chandra Easton
An active yoga session with Scott in the morning, yin yoga and
meditation in the afternoon. Chandra leads the meditations,
using techniques from Tibetan Buddhism. This is a week for spiritual
growth and awakening.
January
22 - 28, 2006
Yoga and Surfing - Fluid Journey - with Lauren Hanna
A seven-day journey into the fluid power of your body, breath,
and spirit. The blending of vinyasa yoga, meditation, breathwork,
surfing, and relaxing will help you discover how to soothe and
inspire your soul. Lauren Hanna is the Director of Sonic Yoga
in New York.
January
28 - February 3, 2006
Ashtanga Yoga with Troy Lucero
Troy's casual style belies his years of training with some of
the nation's best Ashtanga teachers and his studies with Pattabhi
Jois. This week's sessions will focus on techniques and sitting
meditation in the morning and the traditional flowing series
in the afternoon. Troy's vigorous yet contemplative teaching
style and skillful adjustments will help expand and enhance
your regular practice.
Media
Contact:
Guests, accommodations
Kelly Kemp
Director of Operations
kelly@viayoga.com
Programs,
teachers
Michelle King
Director of Programming
michelle@viayoga.com
(800)
603-YOGA
www.viayoga.com
