Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat, Sayulita, Mexico - May 8 - 13, 2008

with Jenn Chiarelli and Jennifer Taylor download pdf

Spring is nature’s season of renewal and rejuvenation for all beings. It is also the perfect time for you to join us for an Ayurvedic and Yoga Intensive Retreat May 8 – 13, 2008 at beautiful Haramara Eco Retreat on the sandy surf coast of Sayulita, Mexico.

The ancient teachings of Yoga and Ayurveda offer a way of detoxifying, nourishing and replenishing our bodies. During this five-night, six day retreat, you will be guided through a program of both teachings and experiences designed to awaken our beings and bodies to the potential growth of the new season.

By applying the wisdom of the ages-old Ayurvedic health care system to our daily lives, we find ourselves aligning our diet, yoga, meditation and other activities with the rhythms of nature. As our environment shifts from the chill of winter to the warmth of spring, so will we. It’s a wonderful prescription for health and balance.

These six days offer understanding and practices that can change your life and can be maintained for a lifetime. The principles are easy to learn. The techniques are fun to practice. The outcomes will enhance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual balance.

Topics covered in the retreat will include:

The relationship of the healing system known as Ayurveda and the practice of Yoga.
Choosing the appropriate Yoga postures for your personal constitution and the current season.
Ways that a basic knowledge of Ayurveda can help anyone.
How to determine one’s unique prakruti, or constitution, and why this is vital to know.
The nature of agni, or the digestion, and the amazing role it plays in our life.
The three causes of disease and what we can do to prevent it.
The practice of dynacharya, daily cleansing techniques to stay in tune with the rhythms of nature.
Sense therapies - allow for the screams of the ego to subside, so the whisper of the soul can be heard (aroma therapy, sound therapy, color therapy, touch therapy)

RETREAT SCHEDULE (times are approximate)

8:30-10am Morning - Meditation & Yoga
10-11 Breakfast
11-12pm Morning Ayurvedic Practices
12-1pm Lunch
1pm-5pm Beach & Surf Time (book Ayurvedic consults & massages)
5-6:30pm Afternoon Yoga/Meditation
6:30-7:30pm Dinner

PRICING:*
Early registration (before March 1, 2008): $1150
Standard registration (after March 1, 2008): $1250

Deposit of $250 due at registration, 50% due by March 15, 2008, Balance due April 15, 2008 Checks or Cash only made out to Jennifer Chiarelli or Jennifer Taylor (Please contact Jennifer Chiarelli at 480.403.1450 or Jennifer Taylor at 510.845.1656 for mailing addresses).

Price includes:

Yoga/Ayurveda program
Breakfast buffet and 2 gourmet meals per day
Double occupancy lodging for 5 nights

*Airfare or transfers are not included
Ayurvedic Consultations will be available.

Register early Maximum enrollment 25 students!

INSTRUCTOR BIOS

Jennifer Taylor: Click here for Bio

Jennifer Chiarelli:
Jenn Chiarelli's journey began through the art of dance. She pursued her dream of becoming a professional ballerina when she joined the Cleveland San Jose Ballet as one of its youngest members. During her 11 year career with the company, Jenn danced various soloist and principal roles in works by notable choreographers including George Balanchine, Martha Graham, Donald McKayle, and Dennis Nahat. She received critical acclaim for her role as the Pioneer Woman in Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring.

Jenn discovered Yoga, when one of her colleagues took her to her first Ashtanga class in California. At first it was a wonderful new challenge and helped her detoxify her body and mind. She soon realized that her path through yoga was just beginning. At the same time she was blessed to have met her teacher Swami Khecaranatha, and began her study and practice of Kundalini Mahayoga. As she became more aware of her own spiritual journey, she traveled to Costa Rica to the Nosara Yoga Institute. There she received her yoga teacher certification in Interdisciplinary yoga. Jenn has met many yogis along the way, who have influenced her practice and teaching style, including Don and Amba Stapelton, Shannon Gannon and David Life, Seane Corn, and Dominic Corigliano.

Jenn teaches a Vinyasa flow class that integrates her background as a dancer and her love of yoga. She urges her students to explore their own internal rhythms, their own personal flow through the postures, breath, music, and an open heart.

PAYMENT PLAN

$250 deposit due immediately upon registration (this is non-refundable).

By March 24th 50% of balance due - $500/500
By April 24th 100% Balance due - $500/400 (Early Bird Sign up)

TRAVEL INFORMATION

SUGGESTED AIRLINE - PHOENIX TO PUERTA VALLARTA, MX
*(we are suggesting these flights so that the group at large can be picked
up in the shuttle and the transfer will be more affordable)

Departure: Thu, May 8
$276 + $107 taxes & fees = $383 per person

US Airways 343
Depart:10:29am
Arrive:3:10pm
Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
Non-stop Economy 2hr 41min

Arrival: Tue, May 13
US Airways 348
Depart: 2:46pm
Arrive:3:17pm
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
Phoenix, AZ (PHX)
Non-stop Economy 2hr 31min

AIRLINE - SAN FRANCISCO to Puerta Vallarta, MX
$313 + $107 taxes & fees = $420 per person

Departure: Thu, May 8
Alaska Airlines 220
Depart: 9:35am
Arrive: 3:09pm
San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
Non-stop Economy 3hr 34min
Boeing 737

Arrival: Tue, May 13

United Airlines 1662
operated by UNITED FOR TED
Depart: 3:48pm
Arrive: 5:27pm
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (PVR)
San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Non-stop Economy 3hr 39min

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

The shuttle from the airport to Haramara Retreat, one way, must be paid in
cash at $65.00 for up to 4 passengers and $5.00 for each additional
passenger up to 7 passengers. The same rates apply for the return trip to
the airport. Prices are subject to change at any time.

GRATUITIES AT HARAMARA RETREAT

Gratuities are appreciated and will be collected on your last evening at
$7.00 - $9.00 per day per guest.

OTHER LODGING ACCOMODATIONS

SINGLE - Add $79 additional per day