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The Shambala La Petit Hotel will be our home away from home. More about this charming resort and its cabanas is given below. You can also refer to: www.shambalapetithotel.com .
Retreat fee of approximately $1850 is due when you make the reservation.
Capacity is limited to 20 students.
Included in the retreat are instructional books on meditation and yoga philosophy.
A portion of the retreat fees will be donated to The Center for Spiritual Awareness.
Contacts:
Reservations or questions contact Sharon at: beingyoga@sbcglobal.net or call 650-552-9642.
To arrange transportation to/from Cancun airport,email your flight itinerary to Robin at: beingyoga@sbcglobal.net.
To arrange excursions and activities, contact Roberto at: booking@shambalapetithotel.com,
If calling from US or your US cell phone: 011 521 984 125 64 74,
If calling from a phone in Mexico: 984 125 64 74
Notify Roberto if you have any food allergies.
Shambala La Petit Hotel street address: Bocapaila Tulum Rulnas km 7.5
Ayurvedic bodywork: Xell at csiente@gmail.com .
Cancellation Policy:
If you must cancel your reservation, 30 days written notice is required to: beingyoga@sbcglobal.net or to: Being Yoga, 1863 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010. A $100 processing fee will be subtracted from your deposit.
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Being Yoga reserves the right to cancel a group trip due to insufficient sign-ups. Notification will be given at least30 days before departure and you will receive a full refund.
Fee Does Not Include:
Airfare, transportation to/from Cancun airport, bodywork, tips, off-site excursions or activities.
At Typical Retreat Schedule:
Yoga and meditation Day 1 through Day 6
Four sessions daily
7:30 am – 8:00 am Meditation
8:15 am – 9:45 am Bikram Yoga
10:00 am Brunch
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Yin Yoga
6:00 pm Dinner
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm meditation and yoga philosophy (an evening meal will be provided on your arrival day and breakfast on departure day).
Retreat Information Packet – click here to download.
Tulum Attractions – click here to read more.
Retreat Medical Questionnaire – click here to download.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is Tulum?
On the Yucatan Peninsula, approximately 81 miles (131 km) south of Cancun. It’s about a 90 minute drive.
How do I get there?
Flights are into Cancun, a very busy international airport. To arrange transportation to/from the airport, email your flight itinerary to Robin at: beingyoga@sbcglobal.net 2 weeks before arrival.
Is the retreat suitable for beginners?
This retreat will be suitable for anyone, regardless of age, physical ability or experience in yoga or meditation. The teaching is primarily guiding each participant back to his/her own intuitive knowing. Students attend retreats for different reasons and with different backgrounds. The retreat experience is unique for everyone, allowing you to have the understanding and experience needed at that particular time.
What are retreats like?
A yoga retreat is an opportunity for you to relax and dive deeply into the practices. The schedule, teaching and environment allow you to let go of the demands of daily life and reconnect with your true nature. Yoga postures, breath awareness, restorative postures, meditation, Kriya Yoga philosophy, silence and free time in tranquil and beautiful surroundings generally assist in this ‘letting go’. As we let go of tension and the busy mind, a deeper knowing, which is always present, reveals itself.
I’ve heard of yoga vacations, but this is called a yoga retreat. What is the difference?
We call this a ‘retreat’ because we consider this a unique opportunity to take a break from our busy lives and turn our attention inward. Most people attending a retreat have a sincere desire to explore and nourish their spiritual life.
What are the meals like?
A hearty brunch after the morning session and dinner are included in the retreat package. The meals served at the resort hotel are wholesome and vegetarian (fish or chicken on three evenings). Eggs are available. There are many good restaurants located near the hotel. Contact Roberto for suggestions or if you have special dietary needs.
Where is Shambala La Petit Hotel located?
This intimate facility is located on the South Beach of Tulum, Mexico. We will be staying in their eco-chic cabanas situated on the beach. Shambala’s yoga and meditation shala is also on the beach with 3 glass walls overlooking the speculator view.
What does it mean that the Yoga Retreat facility is in an electricity-free zone?
Tulum is still free from conventional electricity, so there are no TVs or CD players in the rooms and no air-conditioning or phones. There is a generator available at all times, and the facilities have solar power. The result is a welcome relief from the noise and light pollution we often experience in our everyday lives. The stars and moon along with the sounds of the waves are more available.
What should I bring?
Passports are required for travel to and from Mexico.
Casual, comfortable clothing for yoga/meditation and beach.
Lightweight jacket or wrap for evening. Personal toiletries.
Sun block, hat, bathing suit, walking shoes.
Yoga mat.
Watch or clock.
Journal, if you would like.
Flashlight.
Spending money if you go out.
