YOGA YOUR BODY, DANCE YOUR SOUL
With Martha Carter & Heather Mah
Troncones, Mexico
March 3-10, 2018
(Voir la version française ici)
Yoga Your Body, Dance Your Soul draws from both yoga and dance techniques to find new freedom in the body – physically, mentally, intellectually, and emotionally.
Come and join dance artists Heather Mah (dance, meditation, coaching) and Martha Carter (dance, yoga for scoliosis) for a week of deep bodywork and movement exploration. Discover and express your spirit with a wealth of creative movement through a dynamic combination of pranayama, asana, and dance, all taught in the beautiful beach studio of Yoga del Pacifico in Troncones, Mexico. You will feel rested, rejuvenated and inspired!
All levels welcome. No dance or yoga experience required.
COST:
$1,650 USD - Full Retreat, Double Accommodation
-DEPOSIT REQUIRED: $650 USD (NO LATER THAN Jan 31/2018)
-FINAL PAYMENT REQUIRED by March 1, 2018
(if paying in Canadian Dollars, we will use the daily rate of exchange)
SINGLE ACCOMMODATIONS AVAILABLE for an additional cost.
Registration includes:
- Daily yoga, movement, meditation and relaxation classes
- 2 meals per day
- Shared occupancy room in Oceanfront accommodations
- Shuttle to and from airport
- Free wifi
There will also be massage, mani-pedi, horse rides, nature spa, and day excursion opportunities available.
Participants are responsible for arranging flights into Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport. Registration does not include airfare to and from Zihuatanejo, Mexico.
YBDS SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Saturday, March 3, 2018
- Arrival
- 6pm Dinner
Sunday, March 4 to Friday, March 9, 2018
- 7:30 - 9:30am Sunrise class
- 9:30-11:30am Brunch
- 11:30am -4:00pm Free time or optional activities
- 4:00-6:00pm Sunset class
Saturday, March 10, 2018
- 7:30am-9:30am Sunrise class
- 9:30-11:30am Brunch
- Departures
In the case of anyone wanting to come early or extend their stay, we are happy to assist with arranging accommodations.
ACCOMMODATIONS
The accommodations for the retreat will be at the charming, oceanside villa, Merece tus Sueños which means ‘deserve your dreams’ http://www.merecetussuenos.com/
MEALS
The delicious and healthy vegetarian meals will be created and served at the villa, and a few of the meals will be enjoyed at some of the local restaurants. Meat, poultry and fish options are available. We do our best to respect and offer everyone’s food preferences.
OTHER INFORMATION
Every participant will receive a detailed booklet of the schedule and other details upon arrival.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Contact us to be notified about Retreat updates!
Check out our photo album from the 2017 Retreat.
“This workshop is best possible combination of winter getaway, wellness vacation, exercise, friends, food, fun and a beautiful beach! I can hardly wait til next year!”
–B.B. 2016 participant
Martha Carter combines her experiences as a dance artist, scoliosis specialist and yoga teacher to share physical exercises that bring awareness, alignment, length and strength to the whole body. From Vancouver, Canada, Martha is the Director of Marta Marta Productions, and Twisted Outreach Project (TOPS). A certified Yoga Teacher, she holds a BA in Music, an MFA in Dance and teaches both dance, yoga and Stretch for Scoliosis in Vancouver and beyond.
Heather Mah brings a rich history of contemporary dance experience to guide participants towards greater body intelligence. Dance refines physical expression, the imagination, and releases each one's unique creative flow. A resident of Montreal Canada, Heather has performed as a contemporary dancer with international touring companies for over 20 years. She holds a BFA in performing arts, BA in psychology, and a certificate in personal coaching, and has been teaching her ‘Soul Dance’ technique in Montréal since 2011.