February 16-23, 2008
NOTE: This trip is currently FULLY Booked
The Anusara Yoga® Vacation includes:
•Two daily Anusara yoga® classes, 7:30-9:30 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Hours count towards Anusara Yoga® certification
• Brunch daily
• Welcoming and farewell dinners held at poolside
• Double occupancy at beautiful Villas Shanti and additional nearby accommodations
• Ample time to enjoy the culture and beauty of Mexico
YOGA: There will be two yoga classes held daily in the spacious screened
yoga room surrounded by palm trees and flowers. Classes are based on the principles
and alignment of Anusara Yoga®. Morning classes are more active and challenging.
Afternoon classes will include forward bends, inversions and restoratives. The
yoga vacation is geared to students with at least six months of yoga experience.
Props are provided.
ACTIVITIES: Although there is plenty of time between yoga
classes to rest and relax by the pool, in the hammock palapa, or on the quiet
white sand
beach, many activities are also available. The reef at Puerto Morelos is spectacular
and easily accessible. Snorkeling is fabulous, either from the shore or by
boat. Guests in previous years have enjoyed touring the Mayan ruins in Tulum
and Coba,
shopping in Playa del Carmen and Cancun, and exploring
Xcaret Ecological Park. On one day mid-week, only one early morning yoga class
will be held to accommodate those who wish to go on longer excursions. This
year there will be an additional excursion for those who wish to extend their
vacation for three days. Please call for details.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Guests
will stay in beautiful and serene Villas Shanti and in additional
nearby properties located in the fishing village of Puerto Morelos,
22 miles south of Cancun. Each double room at Villas Shanti overlooks
the pool plaza and has its own kitchen and bathroom. Bottled water
and daily maid service are included.
MEALS: The yoga vacation includes a catered authentic
Mexican dinner held at 7:00 p.m. on the Saturday evening of arrival
and another on the following Friday prior to departure. Brunch
will be served poolside each day after the morning yoga class.
Small markets in town offer tropical fruits, vegetables, and staples
for those who like to cook. One delight of previous groups has
been to stroll into town in the evenings to sample the excellent
local cuisine and to enjoy the charm of the fishing village life
and culture.
TRANSPORTATION: Make your own travel arrangements
to fly into Cancun. Travel between the between the Cancun Airport
and Villas Shanti is easily available but not included. Shuttle
service by van is approximately
$15-$20 and cab fare usually runs about $40-$45. Make your departure
plans for any time on Saturday, February 24. The return cab fare
is less expensive.
COST:
$1,050 double occupancy
$1,350 single occupancy
The cost includes accommodations, all yoga classes, a daily brunch and two
special catered dinners. A $200 deposit is required to reserve your space.
All balances
are due January 5, 2007. The deposit is refundable through January 5, 2007 -
minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after January 5, 2007 unless
your
space can be filled from a waiting list.
Checks to THE HEALTH ADVANTAGE YOGA CENTER are accepted as
well as MasterCard and Visa. To register, send your deposit to The Health Advantage
Yoga Center, 1041 Sterling Road, Suite 202, Herndon, VA 20170. (703) 435-1571
Fax (703) 435-1572
See pictures of previous years
VISIT THE VILLAS SHANTI WEBSITE: http://www.villasshanti.com
Susan Van Nuys is the director of The
Health Advantage Yoga Center in Herndon, Virginia. She has
been a  yoga
practitioner since 1989 and is a certified Anusara Yoga® Instructor
and Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance. Susan's
approach is warm and clear with an appreciation of individual
differences and she is committed to teaching yoga in a non-competitive
and joyful way.
Join
Susan for a wonderful week as we connect to both our
outer world through Nature and our inner world through Yoga.
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