carla wainwright yoga sayulita 2016


Yoga & Spirit: Journey into the Sacred
A Yoga Retreat of Self Discovery in Sayulita, Mexico
February 20 - February 28, 2016
Beat the winter blues with 7 nights of pure bliss, fun and adventure as you relax and rejuvenate with this
Yoga immersion in a gorgeous beach setting on the Riviera Nayarit. This year’s focus is Journey into the
Sacred where we will explore the tapestry and tradition of Yoga through the insightful and transformational
practices of asana, breath work, meditation and more.
We will stay at the beautiful Hotelito Los Sueños in Sayulita. Every morning we will begin with pranayama
followed by a strong solar flow focusing on energizing pranayama (breath work), flowing standing
sequences, and core strengthening. Afternoons can be spent as you choose: relaxing at the beach or pool,
surfing, snorkelling, sea kayaking, whale watching, exploring the surrounding jungle, enjoying a fabulous
massage or taking a siesta. Late afternoon classes will be based on a lunar Yin inspired flow focusing on hipopening, forward bending, restorative postures, and guided meditation.
Sayulita is a vibrant small Mexican town, with shopping, dancing, surfing, amazing food and warm,
generous people. One of Carla’s most popular retreats and guaranteed to be an experience of a lifetime! All
levels welcome.
Our Paradise – Hotelito Los Sueños in Sayulita, Mexico
Hotelito Los Sueños is a beautiful little oasis found in the tropical seaside village of Sayulita, Mexico. This
hotel has earned a “Bravo” rating by Trip Advisor, meaning that those who stayed there, absolutely love it.
The hotel prides itself on being comfortable, tranquil and having a high level of service. Their goal is to give
you the best experience possible by providing cleanliness, friendly service, security, and much more. They
even have a fresh fruit smoothie bar available for all guests!
The rooms are decorated in a traditional Mexican fashion with ceramic floors. There is also air conditioning
in each room, making it comfortable for you during your stay. They also are a “greening-up”, with 40% solar
energy, biodegradable cleaning products, LED lighting and composts in each kitchen. To learn more, follow:
www.hotelitolossuenos.com
www.carlawainwright.com
This 7 Night Package Includes:
Daily Schedule:
• 2 blissful yoga classes almost every day
7:30 am – 8:00 am:
Pranayama & Meditation
8:00 am – 10:00 am: Practice
10:30 am: Brunch
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Practice
7:00 pm: Dinner
*Wednesday will be a free day!
• Accommodation in a beautiful Mexican
hotel one minute from the ocean
• A gourmet Mexican brunch after every
morning practice
• A private Homeopathic consultation with
Carla
• A day off to go surfing, snorkeling, whale
watching, mountain biking, hiking, beach
lounging, or whatever your heart desires
• The chance to enjoy a private cooking class
one evening with Mexotik chef and owner
Daniel Murillo
• Gong Bath
• A one hour heavenly massage
• Celebration dinner & party on our last day
to commemorate the adventure filled
experience you shared with your fellow
yogis
This Package Does Not Include:
• Airfare
• 5 nights at restaurants
• Alcohol
• Taxi’s outside of scheduled shuttle pick ups
• Extra activity fees on your day off
Cost
The full cost of the retreat is $1,975 USD.
However, your price if you register by
November 15th is $1,625 USD. Please note that
prices are based on shared occupancy.
Payment options
6 payments of $330 or
Pay full value right away and save $250
Guarantee: If you register now, you can cancel
any time before September 1st and get a FULL
refund.
Scholarship Program
I know budgets can sometimes be
tight, but I don’t want this to stand in
your way. If you’re really committed
to being a part of the retreat, but just
can’t quite afford it, I do have a
limited number of scholarships
available. To apply for a scholarship,
just send me an email to
[email protected] and tell
me a little bit about your situation.
Travel Details
Arrivals
Medical
You should plan to arrive in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
by early evening on February 20th. I will have two
shuttles leaving at designated times from the PVR
Airport to Hotelito Los Sueños in Sayulita. If you are
unable to make one of these shuttles, you can take a
taxi to Sayulita for about 800 pesos. I will provide
you with the information you need if this is the
case.
You may wish to purchase emergency travel
medical insurance before your trip. There are many
companies, including BCAA that provide good rates
for tourists. Please read the policy carefully, certain
activities like paragliding may not be covered.
Medical services in Mexico are very good and also
very reasonable should you need/prefer to pay in
country.
Departures
Food & Water
For departures, please plan to leave Puerto Vallarta
no earlier than mid-day on Saturday if possible,
February 28th. Again I will have shuttles leaving at
designated times - but if your flight is outside of
these departure times, you may wish to take a taxi. I
will help you coordinate this.
A daily brunch and 2 dinners are included in your
retreat package. All foods will be fresh and healthy
and we do our best to accommodate dietary
restrictions. Please ensure you advise me of any
dietary restrictions or needs when you register. On
most nights we will be sampling the fare at local
restaurants that have excellent cleanliness and
food preparation standards. Only bottled water
should consumed and will be provided at Los
Sueños. Ice served in drinks is made from bottled
water.
Money
The national currency in Mexico is the Peso. You can
order Mexican Pesos at any Canadian financial
institution in advance of your trip. There are also
ATM machines in Puerto Vallarta the airport and in
Sayulita. Make sure you have an international PIN
(4 digits) on your bank card. If you prefer to bring
money with you, I usually recommend about $300$400 CDN in Pesos, and perhaps more if you think
you will be purchasing many souvenirs. US Dollars
are also widely accepted, although I always prefer to
pay in Pesos.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available in certain parts of Hotelito Los
Sueños. It might not be as good as your Wi-Fi at
home but it is available. It is better not to bring
lots of technical equipment to track during your
week. Think of it as a wonderful opportunity to
“disconnect” from your usual life and enter
another vibration.
Passport/Visa
Additions
A passport is required to enter Mexico. Please
ensure it is valid for at least 6 months before your
departure date. A visa is not required for visitors
from most countries (please refer to this list: http://
www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Paises_No_Visa)
and you will be given a tourist card upon your entry
by a Mexican Custom’s Official. Do not lose this
card! You require your tourist card to leave the
country.
Wednesday is a free day, giving you time to take
an additional excursion in the area if you wish.
There are opportunities to surf, SUP, whale watch
or just hang out in Sayulita to shop and relax. The
cost of these activities is in addition to your retreat
fee. Please plan for a gratuity for the Los Sueños
staff as well Daniel Murillo who will be leading a
cooking class for us one evening.
What to Bring
• Passport (expiry date should be at least 6
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Camera
Notebook, journal, pens
Yoga clothing
Clothing to layer for warmer days and cooler
nights
Sleepwear
Sandals/flip flops and sneakers
Sun hat, swimwear, sunglasses, and sunscreen
Toiletries, supplements, and prescription
medications
Bug repellent
Alarm clock
Hotelito Los Suenos has limited props for use. I
do recommend brining your own mat, one yoga
block, a blanket and a thick yoga strap if possible.
“The Sayulita Retreat far surpassed any
expectations I initially had. Carla did a
superb job in mastering the logistics! Her
attention to detail was fantastic and I felt
I was in very good hands all week. I will
consider this an annual vacation or at
least every few years. I felt energized and
am ready to take on all that life brings.
Thanks Carla!” ~ Ken B.
Basic Spanish Phrases
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Good morning. - Buenos días [BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs]
How Are You? - ¿Cómo estas? [KOH-moh ays-TAHs] (informal greeting)
Excuse me. - Discúlpe [dees-COOL-pay-may]
Do you speak English? - ¿Hablas inglés? [AH-bla een-GLAYS]
I don’t understand. - No entiendo [Noh ayn-TEEAYN-doh]
How much does it cost? - ¿cuánto cuesta? [KWAHN-toh KWAY-stah]
The bill, please. - La cuenta, por favor. [ah KWAYN-tah, pohr fah-BOHR]
Can you help me? - ¿Puede ayudarme? [PWAY-day ah-yoo-DAHR-may]
Red Wine/White Wine - Vino tint [BEE-noh TEEN-toh]/Vino blanco [BEE-noh BLAHN-koh]
Meet Carla
I started practicing yoga in 1996, the original motivation — to
touch my toes! I had no idea the journey I was beginning to
undertake would be so profound and transformational. Seventeen
years later, I can touch my toes, and along the way I discovered
that my talent and my passion has become helping others nourish
their unique journey toward self-discovery.
While most of my retreats and offerings are open to all, I am
particularly passionate about helping women explore the divine
feminine and embrace their indwelling power, the Shakti nature
within. This work entails going deep, uncovering blocks, becoming
embodied, balanced and strong on all levels, ultimately, becoming comfortable with feminine creativity,
sexuality and personal power. As I continue the personal practice of embracing Shakti, I experience my
evolution forward into myself. An increasingly empowering and liberating experience, I can’t help but feel
compelled to help others (primarily women) experience this for themselves.
Philosophy and Style
Yoga is the union of the body, mind, emotions and intellect. Yoga is an ancient and timeless art,
science, and philosophy that emphasizes awareness, integrity, and compassion. The practice of yoga
helps anyone to gain good health, mental peace, emotional equanimity and intellectual clarity
I love Flow practices for the movement and freedom, Hatha classes for the precision and experience
of deepening and YIN for the stillness and expansion. My love of music, movement, dance, breath,
food, culture and holistic lifestyle influence and are expressed through my offerings.
Much of my work explores opening and connecting to the mayakoshas (sheaths) or layers of being
as a means to merge with the Essential Self. Each sheath is an integral part of who we are: the
physical, energetic/emotional, mental, and intuitive and bliss body. As we search for equilibrium
both within and in between these layers, we begin to truly understand ourselves and the outside
world around us.
Qualifications
Yoga Alliance E-RTY500 Experienced Registered Yoga ❊ Teacher Founding owner of Chinook Yoga in
Prince George, BC ❊ Director within the Primary Faculty of the SOYA Yoga Teacher Training Program.
E-RYT500 Teacher with over 18 years of yoga teaching experience in a wide range of styles – from Yin
Yoga to Pre-Natal, including multiple annual teacher trainings and international yoga retreats since 2008.
I have studied with: Mugs McConnell, Erich Schiffmann, Shiva Rea, Rod Stryker, Dana Flynn, Minke de
Vos, Shirley Daventry French and Geeta Iyengar.
Additional Education: Since 2009 I have been a Doctor of Medical Heilkunst and Homeopathy (M.Sc,
DMH) from the Hahnemann College of Heilkunst and Homeopathy and have a College Diploma in Health
Sciences. A former wildlife biologist, I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Zoology and a Master’s
Degree in Conservation Biology.
When I teach, I want to:
❊ Help people be in their bodies, to REALLY
be in their bodies
❊ Breathe and be breathed
❊ Find love and respect in the poses and practice through an appreciation of alignment and the power of the breath
❊ Honour the ancient traditions while embracing our contemporary evolution forward
❊ Creatively integrate the principles of Yoga and Homeopathy to help unlock a student’s deepest potential
❊ Challenge myself and others to recognize growth in the moments of uncertainty and discomfort
❊ Broaden awareness around the movement of emotions through the body
❊ Open areas that store blocked emotions and release any related mental and/or physical limitations
❊ Encourage people to be authentic and true to themselves
❊ Help students own their power and banish smallness
❊ Use the power of the practice to heal, transform and awaken to a life of freedom
❊ Use yoga to cultivate a healthy relationship with the body, which translates into a freedom of spirit
❊ Liberate and embrace Shakti – to live a sensual and awakened life
❊ Enable students to find true pleasure in their practice, on and off the mat
“Greeting each day with a morning class at the open studio space in
Sayulita was a delightful and uplifting experience. I looked forward to
every day. Carla is a thoughtful instructor with great attention to
detail.” ~ Kelly M.
To see more, follow: www.carlawainwright.com/testimonials/
More references are available upon request!
More details will be sent out to registrants before the retreat. If you have any questions at
all, please don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected] or 250.961.0123.
Very much hoping you can join me this winter!
Love and pranams, Carla