Retreats

Kundalini, Hatha & Wellness Retreat

The Balenbouche Estate , 00
Phone: 212-731-2478
Contact Person: Trish Perkins Website : http://www.tropicalescapes.biz/escapes/wellness_balenbouche_oct_09.html

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Overview:
This retreat offers a balanced and wholesome experience centered around personal well-being and physical wellness. The owners of Balenbouche, Uta Lawaetz and her two daughters, are eager to share with you their home and the many inspirational and invigorating aspects of life and work on the estate a family home, organic farm, guesthouse and historic site. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the island's many attractions, enjoy twice daily yoga and meditation, healthy exercise and natural body treatments, as well as participate in various workshops tailored to your specific interests. An optional cleanse and/or juice fast will be available to those interested.

Itinerary:
7:00-7:30am Tropical fruit and tea
7:30-9:00am Invigorating Yoga Practice
9:00-10:00am Morning Walk and/or Swim
10:30-11:30am Brunch
11:30am-5:00pm Afternoon Activities
5:00-6:00pm Meditation and Restorative Yoga
6:30-7:30pm Dinner
7:30-9:00pm Evening Activities

Treatments

Yoga:
Patricia Perkins, Tropical Escapes founder and director, began practicing yoga more then 15 years ago. With a background in Kundalini, Bikram, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Iyengar, classes will be tailored to fit the group's needs and desires. Her classes typically begin with Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutations) - a series of 12 postures performed in a single, graceful flow that builds strength and increases flexibility while generating heat in the body and preparing us for deeping stretching and strengthening. Evening classes will typically be more meditative and restorative.

Patricia will be joined by her brother, Jason Perkins. They began practicing together as teanagers and are thrilled to be continuing the path as teachers along side one another. Jason teaches Kundalini yoga from the 3HO tradition. He is a passionate teacher and dedicated to his own personal practice. Jason's classes will offer a balance of physical practice, breathing (pranayama), relaxation, chanting and meditation.

Activities:
The natural beauty, architecture, artifacts and artwork at Balenbouche provide a truly inspirational environment. Take advantage of this retreat week to spend time with yourself. Bring a paintbrush, journal or sketch pad and find yourself - surrounded by ancient trees, exotic gardens, fascinating ruins and secluded beaches.

Scheduled afternoon activities will include sightseeing trips, hiking, bird watching, snorkeling, a body treatment, workshops on natural jewelry making, tropical flower arrangements, landscaping, food and nutrition and organic farming. Optional evening activities such as inspirational films, readings and discussions provide further food for thought in a fun and relaxed social setting.

The proposed activities will be finalized once retreat participants provide us with their personal interests and suggestions.

Yoga, meditation, natural body treatments, massages available