Bluemind Retreat Hillary Easom Yoga La Duna March 2-8 2020

BlueMind Retreat Beyond Mindfulness Hillary Easom Yoga Yoga for EveryBody La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico March 2-6, 2020 Starting at: $1385 “Water is medicine for those who need it most...” -Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Author of Bluemind



An Invitation to Altruism The ocean invites you to #YogaForACause. In this unique yoga retreat, we take you beyond mindfulness. Inspired by the philosophy of the Bluemind Movement, our retreats are designed to support marine science research with an emphasis on coastal and ocean conservation. Your yoga practice is the focus of the retreat activities and we fill it in with bluemind citizen science activities. Bluemind is a fabulous book by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Sea Turtle Biologist and Philosopher about the surprising science that shows how being near, in, on, or under water can make you happier, healthier, more connected, and better at what you do. Honoring a new field of study, NeuroConservation, our specially designed #YogaWithAPurpose retreat concept allows you to indulge in your yoga practice while engaging your ancestral connection to our Mother Ocean. Your tuition is translated into conservation dollars that financially supports coastal communities and marine science. Daily bluemind activities inspire you to engage your inner self though mindful practice in nature as you help marine scientists monitor marine life that spans all the chakra colors, protect endangered sea turtles through promoting artisanal fishers; once poachers, now protectors of the ocean. With help from the Mechudo Spirit, we create personal marine animal spirit guidebooks and share passages with each other from the Bluemind book and how it relates with your inner self. Our invited Chef, Andrés Hernandez Acevedo from the pueblo Xochimilco, infuses traditional Mexican recipes with healthy, vegetarian-based Eastern healing ingredients. Dinner is a social and educational culinary experience as Chef Andres invites us to listen and share his “Avocado Diaries”. Of course there is lots of yoga and meditation incorporated into the adventurous yet regenerative itinerary. We are excited to welcome and host Hillary Easom, and practice and improve our yoga practice with you; chef, marine scientists, and naturalist guides will all be on the mats. We are family, yogis, and ocean lovers. We extend a compassionate heart chakra hug from the top of the coastal dunes and send our energy through the blue waters until we can hug in person in March. Thank you for this opportunity to coordinate and host your yoga retreat. We take care of the logistics and you just open your heart and help endangered sea turtles and all other marine and coastal life through your beautiful yoga practice. Namaste, Bluemind Retreat Team

Hillary Easom Yoga Yoga for EveryBody Improve your yoga practice during this unique retreat in fresh air yoga areas. Hillary inspires us to connect our body, mind, and spirit through her yoga experience in the presence of singing cactus wrens and doves. Channel the wisdom of the hidden desert owls and foxes while you yoga on top of the coastal dunes overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf of California. True to her goal, every student—regardless of age, fitness level or experience—finds something in the practice that speaks to their soul in this natural, spiritual, and sacred retreat.

itinerary March 1: Arrival to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) airport. Round trip transportation with Planeta Libre Expeditions. (Fully insured and air conditioned) Welcome dinner and orientation at La Duna Ecology Center March 2-6: Daily Yoga for EveryBody with Hillary Easom (Yoga mats and blocks provided) March 7- Optional Whale Watching Excursion Hugs goodbye and return home renewed... Unique retreat offerings: Bioluminesence night snorkeling, vibrant coral reefs, artisanal fish camp visit, coastal dune and tide pool walk-abouts, cactus forest walking trails, comfortable cloth hammocks, ample nature meditation areas, spirit animal guidebook, and millions of stars. Mindful Nutrition: Gourmet vegetarian-based meals with sustainable seafood options from Chef Andres Acevedo while at the ecology center. Unlimited purified water, organic coffee, and natural herbal tea bar. Full itinerary and packing list will be provided upon reservation

Welcome to your blissful getaway where you connect with your inner spirit guide.

Immerse yourself in an old majestic cacti forest, bordered by multicolored mountains that transition into blue sky and sea. Living in nature leads your experience here, as this off-grid eco-lodge is located in one of the Gulf of California's most beautiful coastal landscapes, just 40 minutes from city of La Paz. Gaze at a star-laced night sky as you breathe in deep pure air. Here, the creative participation of the local community is woven into the design and feel. Each yogi will rest and dream in their own private natural-made cabin with a double bed and traditional handcrafted Mexican linens.

BlueBmLUEiMnINdD:ACTIVITIES Going beyond mindfulnessParticipate in mindful citizen science activities by helping marine scientists count and identify marine life in their natural habitat. We will explore coral reefs and seaweed forests, coastal dunes, and volcanic canyons. This retreat embodies mindfulness with uniquely nature-based activities inspired by the bluemind concept. Mindful cultural experience with an artisanal fish camp Guided snorkel trip on a remote, crystal blue water coral reef Guided hiking through a volcanic canyon with palm oasis Coastal Dune and low tide biodiversity walkabout Whale Shark Excursion with Dr. Deni Ramierez *Wilderness first aid responder guides on staff. All activities subject to change due to weather conditions.

Honor the five key life elements Fire, Water, Earth, Air, Space Meditation & Yoga surrounded by Nature Tide pools, cactus forest, and beaches volcanic mineral sands.

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