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FEATURED SPANISH, YOGA AND DREAMWORK CLASS WORKSHOP AT THE BEACH IN MEXICO

Space limited to 12 participants!

Reawaken Your Mind, Body and Spirit!

An 8-Day Retreat in Paradise

Join us for an exhilarating and mind-stilling 8-day Spanish Plus Yoga retreat in our beautiful coastal village of La Manzanilla, Mexico. Our town is the perfect get-a-way place for soul-searchers, Yoga buffs, Spanish students, and those seeking a truly multicultural experience.

Students will spend their days refining and deepening their yoga practice, honing their Spanish speaking skills, enjoying holistic body and energy work, swimming in the warm ocean waters, basking in the tropical sun, enjoying pampering spa treatments, participating in a dream work class, and more…
 

Spanish Classes

Yogi’s who have always wanted to learn Spanish or who are brushing up on their conversation skills will improve their language skills in a fast and natural way. Our very successful teaching/learning approach goes hand in hand with one of the most fundamental principals of yoga…let go, and you will receive. We understand that language is acquired naturally when one learns to get out of the way of their “censor mind.” Our method helps student see and experience first-hand that they can learn Spanish through right practice and right belief. The aim is to help students acquire Spanish naturally, through familiarization of the language, versus the “traditional” way of learning grammar before one acquires a minimal level of fluency. Students will be placed in small groups according to their Spanish level. Courses are offered at beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information on our course methodology, visit our website at www.lacatalinaschool.com.

Yoga Practice

Yoga Classes with Christina deRoos

Through a series of intensive classes led by Christina deRoos, students will have the opportunity to deepen their Yoga practice in the beautiful and magical setting of La Manzanilla. Each day of the retreat students will enjoy a morning and evening yoga practice, suitable for all levels, from true beginners to advanced yogis. Drawing from traditional Hatha yoga postures and principles of meditation, Christina's yoga sessions facilitate a spirit of curious exploration and present-moment awareness. This daily yoga practice encourages an open and receptive attitude that allows you to enhance well-being in your body, feelings, thoughts, and spirit.

Yoga classes are suitable for all levels, including those who are new to yoga and those who have physical limitations. Morning yoga times will be more energizing, while evening sessions will be more restorative and deeply relaxing

About Christina deRoos:

Christina is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor. In addition to over 10 years of personal practice of various styles of yoga, including Hatha, Iyengar, Hot Yoga, Vinyasa and more, Christina's classes are informed by an intensive teacher training program she completed with Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Combining traditional Hatha yoga postures with principles of meditation, Christina's classes encourage presence and curiosity, offering participants movements, breathing techniques and meditations as tools to explore their unique experience of body, mind, emotions and spirit.

Yoga Studio
Yoga classes will be held in our beautiful open aired Palapa. Here, amidst the fresh ocean breezes, soothing sounds of nature and striking views of the Mexican Pacific ocean, yogi’s will deepen their practice to restore health, balance, well-being and happiness.

La Manzanilla, Jalisco, Mexico

La Catalina Natural Language School is located in the quaint, tropical beachfront community of La Manzanilla in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The village of 1,500 residents is nestled between gently sloping mountains covered with dense tropical foliage on one side and a beautiful beach with lofty palms on the other. With its warm climate and friendly Mexican people, our village is the perfect place to rest, relax, and rejuvenate!

La Manzanilla is located approximately three and a half hours south of Puerto Vallarta and one and a half hours north of Manzanillo by car, with the Manzanillo ZLO airport only 45 minutes away.

Healing Arts Activities

Energy Balancing Body Work

Let stress go and experience peace within through the healing touch of our massage practitioners. Each participant will receive a relaxing and rejuvenating one-hour massage, as part of their retreat package, as well as a healing Reiki session.

Dream Workshop with Maedb Persram

Settle into the relaxing and healing dream state, learning more about yourself and how your dreams inform your waking life. In the workshop, techniques such as drumming, journaling, theater and meditation will be used as a means of accessing the dream state. This 10-hour course will be delivered in five 2-hour sessions, guided by Maedb Persram, an experienced dream circle facilitator.

About Maedb Persram:
Maedb was born and raised in Ireland. She moved with her husband to his native home of Guyana, South America where he practiced family medicine and Maedb began her practice of yoga and meditation. Later they moved to Canada and Maedb, having had an early fascination with dreams, had the opportunity to study with teachers in the Jungian tradition. She has been involved with the First Nations (Indian) Community in Saskatchewan as a volunteer, dream circle facilitator, and Reiki Master. Maedb is the mother of four and grandmother of four. Maedb and her husband now spend time between Mexico, Canada and Ireland.
 

Leisure Excursions

Bay Cruise & Tenacatita Snorkel Trip

Experience the ocean at your fingertips while cruising across the beautiful Tenacatita Bay. Spot sea turtles and dolphins along the way. Upon arriving Tenacatita Beach, Yogi’s will snorkel in a coral reef reserve and discover the underwater world in the crystal clear waters of the Mexican Pacific. The adventure continues with a boat tour through a beautiful mangrove forest where exotic birds and the sounds of nature fill the tropical air.  And yes, there will be time to relax, melt into the warm sand, and swim in the pristine waters at Tenacatita beach. (Snorkeling gear provided.)

Guided Nature Hike

You will never forget this beautiful guided hike under the shady canopy of palms and tropical foliage to our local water holes.  Our guide will teach you about the flora and fauna along the way and give you a chance to practice your Spanish. Enjoy a healthful snack upon arriving.

Lodging and Meals

Casa de Maria

Yogi’s will be housed in Maria’s serene Mexican guest houses, set amidst a lush and tropical garden or another beautiful guest house within a short walk of Casa de Maria. Casa de Maria will be our retreat headquarters, where our yoga classes and delicious meals will take place. Casa de Maria is located just 5 minutes walking distance to the beach and 10 minutes from the downtown area of La Manzanilla. Participants may choose shared or private accommodations.

Our cozy, beautiful guest apartments

Meals

A healthy, fresh and delicious catered vegetarian breakfast, lunch & dinner will be served daily. Breakfast includes fresh seasonal fruit, yogurt, granola, hot cereals, fresh juices, tea, and more. (Soy milk and dairy substitutes will be available for Vegans.) Lunches & dinner will include a salad, main entrée and beverage. All of the healthiest and freshest ingredients available will be used. Vegan options available upon request.

Sample 8-Day Retreat Schedule*

Saturday	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation	7:30-7:50am Morning Meditation
	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes	8-9:20am Yoga Classes
	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast	9:30am Breakfast
	Tenacatita Bay Cruise & Snorkeling Excursion with Lunch	10:30am-12:00pm Spanish Classes	10:30am-12:00pm Spanish Classes	10:30am-12:00pm Spanish Classes	10:30am-12:00pm Spanish Classes	10:30am-12:00pm Spanish Classes	10:30-11:30am Retreat Closing Activity
		12-1:30pm Free Time	12-1:30pm Free Time	12-1:30pm Guided Nature Hike	12-1:30pm Free Time	12-1:30pm Free Time
		1:30-2:30pm Lunch	1:30-2:30pm Lunch	1:30-2:30pm Lunch	1:30-2:30pm Lunch	1:30-2:30pm Lunch
6pm-Retreat Opening		4-6:00pm Dream Workshop	4-6:00pm Dream Workshop	4-6:00pm Dream Workshop	4-6:00pm Dream Workshop	4-6:00pm Dream Workshop
7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner	7:00pm Dinner
8:30-9:30 Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:00 pm Evening Movie OR 8:30-9:30 Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:30-9:30pm Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:30-9:30pm Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:30-9:30pm Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:30-9:30pm Evening Yoga & Meditation	8:00 pm Evening Movie OR 8:30-9:30 Evening Yoga & Meditation

*Schedule subject to change. Participants will receive an updated schedule for their specific retreat date.

Program Costs

8-Day Spanish Plus Yoga  Retreat Cost per Participant:         

              $1370 - Shared bedroom with individual bed in a shared guest house

              $1480 - Private bedroom in shared guest house

              $1690 - Private studio apartment or one bedroom guest house

Program Costs Includes the following:

     Stay in beautiful Mexican cottages

     Healthy gourmet vegetarian breakfasts, lunches & dinner daily

     Spanish classes at La Catalina Natural Language School and materials

     Yoga classes

     Dream workshop

     Local guest teachers/healers

     Temezcal sweat lodge ceremonial ritual

     Bay cruise & Tenacatita snorkeling excursion

     Nature hike excursion

     1-hour full body massage

     Reiki healing session

 

 

*Cost does not include airfare or airport transportation to and from La Manzanilla. Aventuras Languages will help you understand the details of getting there!

How to Register

To register, contact AVENTURAS LANGUAGES

Space limited to 12 participants!