A YOGA AND MEDITATION RETREAT IN RESPONSE TO A TROUBLED WORLD
October 25-27, 2019; From Friday at 2pm until Sunday at 4pm
Cupey, Puerto Rico
October 25-27, 2019; From Friday at 2pm until Sunday at 4pm
Cupey, Puerto Rico
Watching the constant news stream of negative stories can be exhausting and depressing. It causes stress, anxiety and anger, and it is often hard to know how or what to do amidst so many problems.
This retreat is an opportunity to disconnect from social media and the news cycle, giving our minds and bodies a break. The focus of this retreat will be on how to revolutionize our lives and the lives of others through kindness, compassion and connection. Alongside yoga practice and yoga philosophy workshops on this topic, we will also practice breathwork and meditation, journal, swim and enjoy healthy food. We will unwind, de-stress and recover from the day-to-day negativity to which we are often subjected and relearn how to see the beauty in our world.
Although it might seem self-indulgent to focus inwards when there is so much suffering in the world, our inner relationship with ourselves is important in the process of building a better reality. “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves” (Dalai Lama). Many of us are self-critical, put ourselves down and have little patience or compassion for ourselves. Sometimes, this can affect the way we treat others. We will work on uncovering these negative patterns and changing our internal dialogue about ourselves and others.
Instead of feeding into hate and divisiveness, the philosophy of yoga encourages us to take action from a place of love and kindness. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). During this retreat we will consider how to channel our anger, frustration and sense of injustice into positive action.
Over this weekend, treat yourself to some introspective exploration and growth and learn how to give back to yourself and others in a way that makes living joyful and more worthwhile.
This retreat is an opportunity to disconnect from social media and the news cycle, giving our minds and bodies a break. The focus of this retreat will be on how to revolutionize our lives and the lives of others through kindness, compassion and connection. Alongside yoga practice and yoga philosophy workshops on this topic, we will also practice breathwork and meditation, journal, swim and enjoy healthy food. We will unwind, de-stress and recover from the day-to-day negativity to which we are often subjected and relearn how to see the beauty in our world.
Although it might seem self-indulgent to focus inwards when there is so much suffering in the world, our inner relationship with ourselves is important in the process of building a better reality. “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves” (Dalai Lama). Many of us are self-critical, put ourselves down and have little patience or compassion for ourselves. Sometimes, this can affect the way we treat others. We will work on uncovering these negative patterns and changing our internal dialogue about ourselves and others.
Instead of feeding into hate and divisiveness, the philosophy of yoga encourages us to take action from a place of love and kindness. “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr). During this retreat we will consider how to channel our anger, frustration and sense of injustice into positive action.
Over this weekend, treat yourself to some introspective exploration and growth and learn how to give back to yourself and others in a way that makes living joyful and more worthwhile.
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The retreat center is in Cupey, just minutes outside of San Juan. It is surrounded by trees and is a lovely place for tranquil yoga practice and reflection.
Food and beverages: All meals will be provided. They will be healthy, delicious, nourishing and vegetarian to help you generate wellness from the inside out. Help yourself to coffee, herbal teas and infused water as well as healthy snacks throughout the retreat.
Food and beverages: All meals will be provided. They will be healthy, delicious, nourishing and vegetarian to help you generate wellness from the inside out. Help yourself to coffee, herbal teas and infused water as well as healthy snacks throughout the retreat.
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Accommodation: There are 5 guest rooms at the retreat center that all have views of the surrounding forest. All rooms have AC or a ceiling fan. Some have en suite bathrooms and/or balconies. Beds are king or full sized, but all can be single or double occupancy. Bring a friend/partner with whom you are comfortable sharing a bed or enjoy a single occupancy room.
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Cost:
$600 for single occupancy
$425 per person for double occupancy (sharing a bed)
$375 as a day-retreater (enjoying all the benefits of the full retreat but returning home to sleep)
Part-scholarships available. Please contact Daniella for details: [email protected]
Deposit: $200 to secure your spot. The deposit is non refundable, but it is transferable (if you can find someone else to take your spot). Full payment due by October 4.
What is included?
What is not included?
$425 per person for double occupancy (sharing a bed)
$375 as a day-retreater (enjoying all the benefits of the full retreat but returning home to sleep)
Part-scholarships available. Please contact Daniella for details: [email protected]
Deposit: $200 to secure your spot. The deposit is non refundable, but it is transferable (if you can find someone else to take your spot). Full payment due by October 4.
What is included?
- 2 nights accommodation in a beautiful house that will be exclusively used for this retreat
- All meals (6), snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily yoga and meditation classes (6)
- Themed workshops and guided journaling
What is not included?
- Transportation to and from the retreat center (carpooling to and from San Juan is encouraged)
- A massage. There will be an optional massage available at an additional cost
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About your retreat instructor: Daniella Gould, certified yoga instructor (RYT200 and Y12SR) and Owner/Instructor of Santosa Yoga and Health in Condado, Puerto Rico.
I love yoga; the physical practice as well as the philosophy, breath work and meditation. It offers a way to look at life from a different perspective and provides guidelines about how to live life’s ups and downs as smoothly as possible. Please join me on this retreat for a unique adventure: a combination of contemplation and practice to rethink our relationships with ourselves, others and the world.
What you will gain from this retreat: Feel rested and refreshed and learn various tools to:
· grow compassion, kindness and love within yourself and towards others
· channel your anger and other emotions into positive action
· meet the world with positivity in spite of all the chaos. that is going on around us
· find joy and laughter in our lives
Reviews:
A few of the notes written by participants about my February "Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Response to a Troubled World" (posted in my kindness jar)
- Thank you for being you. You continue to teach me to not be so hard on myself. I appreciate you.
- Your passion for changing the world for the better is motivating and inspiring to others.
- Thank you for providing such a stimulating environment that gives me the time and space to reflect. Much needed.
- Thank you for all the positive energy.
- You being you inspires others to be a better version of themselves.
- Thank you for all the thought and effort you put into structuring and content-ing!? Such a great retreat.
Kindness jars for posting positive messages during the retreat
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