GRASSHOPPER YOGA STUDIO PRESENTS


A YOGA RETREAT AT VILLAS SHANTI
PUERTO MORELOS, MEXICO
5-12 April 2008
INSTRUCTORS: NANCY BOLER & SILKE SCHROEDER

YOGA RETREAT INCLUDES:

* Daily morning meditation class: 7 - 8 am
* Two yoga classes daily: 8:30 - 10:30am and 4:30 - 6:30pm
* Brunch daily following morning yoga class
* Welcome and farewell dinner held poolside at Villas Shanti
* Double occupancy rooms at Villas Shanti
* Plenty of time to relax at the pool or beach or to explore nearby areas/cultural sights

YOGA: Yoga classes will be held in the yoga studio at Villas Shanti. The studio is spacious, screened, equipped with fans, and surrounded by palm trees and flowers. Props – mats, blankets, straps, blocks – are provided.
The morning classes will be more vigorous, the afternoon classes gentle or restorative. The classes are geared for students with a minimum of six months yoga experience. Please contact the instructors, Nancy or Silke, with any questions regarding class level.

ACTIVITIES: Between classes there will be ample free time to relax poolside or on the sparkling white sands beach, just a two block walk from Villas Shanti. The world’s second largest reef is just 200 yards offshore, and the snorkeling is spectacular.
Daytime activities, arranged by our hosts, may include: snorkeling, exploring cenotes ( cave-like natural wells), massage, touring nearby Mayan ruins of Tulum or Coba, or shopping in Playa del Carmen. Activities fees are not included in retreat costs.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Villas Shanti is located in the small, beautiful fishing village of Puerto Morelos, 30 minutes south of Cancun. Each double room has tiled floors, bathroom with shower, and kitchenette. All rooms are screened, have fans and air conditioning, and overlook the central courtyard with freshwater pool. Daily maid service and bottled water are provided for each apartment. Overflow housing is within a five minute walk of Villas Shanti.

MEALS: Your yoga vacation includes an incredible brunch daily, as well as a welcome dinner the night of arrival and farewell dinner the Friday prior to departure. For those who enjoy cooking, small markets in town offer an array of tropical fruits and vegetables and staple items. There are also many restaurants in town, offering excellent variety of cuisine.

TRANSPORTATION: Arrange round-trip airfare to/from Cancun. If possible, please arrive at Villas Shanti by 6 pm on Saturday April 7, in order to attend the welcome dinner at 7pm. Your departing flight can be anytime on Saturday, April 14th. The
hotel owners can arrange your taxi to and from the airport for around $60 roundtrip.

******NEW REQUIREMENT FOR 2007: YOU MUST HAVE A U.S.PASSPORT TO ENTER MEXICO******

COST: $ 975 double occupancy
$ 1300 single occupancy


$200 deposit is required to reserve your space; deposit is refundable prior to March 1, less $100 cancellation fee, unless we are able to fill your space from a waiting list.
Balance due March 1

The cost includes all yoga & meditation classes, accommodations, brunch daily, and two evening meals.

Not included in the Yoga Retreat cost are the following:
Round-trip airfare to/from Cancun
Transportation between airport & Villas Shanti
Activity fees (transportation & entrance fees to cultural sights/parks, tour guide fees, snorkel boat excursion, etc.)
Evening meals Sunday-Thursday
Tips and gratuities


TO REGISTER: Please contact either Silke or Nancy :
e-mail:  silke@grasshopperyogastudio.com            
nancy@grasshopperyogastudio.com
tel : Grasshopper Yoga Studio 612-824-0278

Please visit our website www.grasshopperyogastudio.com
You may also view more information about Villa Shanti at: www.villasshanti.com

This will be an incredible opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of the Yucatan, as well as to explore new levels of your yoga practice. We are really looking forward to your participation on the yoga retreat.