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Yoga Alliance Certified
February 23 – March 18, 2016
July 4 – 28, 2016
with Adya and Velan
The PachaMama (Costa Rica) yoga teacher training embraces a holistic approach to the path of Yoga. Combining the wisdom of traditional yoga lineage with contemporary understanding of the body, emotional system, and spiritual practices, this training serves as a platform for self-inquiry and ignites a process of genuine transformation.
The union of contemporary healing modalities woven within this ancient form, deepens the experience of what yoga truly is – an art of living, with the clear intention to know oneself and align with truth.
Various forms of healing practices are used in this training to awaken authentic expression and connect us to our inner landscape. This exploratory work includes free form movement, breath work, and a subtle body practice called primal pulse which initiates a personal movement exploration that reveals the body’s mysteries. These profound tools activate a deeper understanding of the body’s innate wisdom, allowing one to become more embodied within the yoga practice.
This in-depth training experience supports the shift towards embracing life with awareness, acceptance of oneself, the recognition of oneness and reverence for the earth.
One unique aspect of this training is that it is held in PachaMama.
This 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified residential training will be supported by the unique expression of village life, and the inspiration of a vibrant spiritual community where people meet life in an authentic and sacred way.
In addition to techniques and training of asana, pranayama,
anatomy / physiology, teaching methodology, and yoga philosophy other
tools of the training will include
– Ayurvedic asessement
– Pranic healing breathwork
– Healing sounds and toning, chanting, mantra
– Tantra exploration
– Earth prayer/ sweatlodges
– Conscious communication
– The art of mindful touch and holding space
– Various forms of meditation.
Download the complete program of the training here:
Yoga Teacher Syllabus (PDF)
TESTIMONIALS ON THE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
With unspeakable beauty and humility, Adya and Velan open the mysteries and teachings of the many facets of yoga in a magical weave that brings deep transformation, rich understandings, and palpable evolutionary waves.
– Shakti (California, USA)
To describe this teacher training is beyond words. I could never have prepared for the transformation I experienced. Adya and Velan gave their whole hearts to this training and i am forever grateful for this experience. I will never forget it!
– Brigette (Las Vegas, USA)
THE TRAINERS
Adya
Adya’s graceful meditative style draws on a diverse range of influences and forms. She first trained as a teacher in the Vinyasa flow style at the White Lotus Foundation in California. Here she began a period of seven years of study and training while teaching at various yoga studios in California and Seattle.
While the flowing form of graceful Vinyasa is very present in her style, the soft restorative form of yin yoga brings a meditative aspect with gentle opening and melting into the asana. Here it is about surrender and breath, witnessing presence. While she has also trained extensively in pre-natal yoga, her most formative training took place at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram in Madras, India where she studied yoga therapy.
This work with Adya provides a sacred container to rest in presence and meet whatever arises, shedding layers of contraction and attachment, and embracing the simplicity of the moment. Witnessing presence unveils a natural movement towards wholeness, where thought, sensation and emotion are met equally in the field of awareness, and the awake presence beneath the movement of life shines with beauty.
Velan
Velan is deeply influenced by the discipline of Master Zhen Hua Yang, a Shaolin monk trained and guided in the temples of China. This lineage holds the energy of over 400 years, through the people who served as guardians of the Chinese Emperor. Velan shares layers of this lineage as a 3 dimensional form fusing Tai Chi, Qi Gong and traditional Hatha yoga to awaken internal power, vitality and stillness in motion. This form reveals a dynamic synergy between internal power and deep integrative moments of stillness. Connecting to the body’s innate wisdom, its desire to move and heal is the foundation of his teaching.
Unifying various styles into a creative flow of movement, he has been influenced through the study of Vinyasa Flow, Sivananda Yoga, and Yoga therapy With Simon Borg Oliver. He studied Ayurvedic Medicine in Kerala India, functional movement training in Sydney Australia and has anchored a deeper understanding of the body through the study of various forms of healing work.
In Pachamama YTT Velan shares his passion of Calligraphy Yoga, Ayurvedic principles of health and assessment, functional movement, energetic cultivation, healing and free form movement.
Accommodation:
Bungalow Package: $4,440
Early Bird: $4,240*
Cottage Package: $4,230
Early Bird: $4,030*
Casita Package: $3,530
Early Bird: $3,200*
Under 24: $3,100
Camping Package: $3,220
Early Bird: $3,020*
*Early Bird Prices must be paid in full by January 5.
Packages include 26 nights accommodation, arriving on February 22 and leaving March 19.
Meals are not included.
Reserve your place in the training with a deposit of $300 (non-refundable).
**Prices include the 13% sales tax on accommodation.
Meal prices in
PachaMama’s Restaurant*:
Breakfast: $7 – 9.5
Lunch: $7 and up
Dinner: $8.50
* prices do not include
13 % sales tax
Besides the restaurant the Wild Treats Cacao Bar is serving delicious drinks, smoothies, snacks and sweets, all raw and without sugar. More …
More information on accomodations …
• Class Description:
Construct or advance your career in the emerging industries of resilient energy generation in this 10 day intensive training. Equip yourself with the necessary knowledge and experience to become a leader in the fields of solar PV, wind and hydro production. From assessment to design to management, our RETech program facilitates the motivated to move our global economy into a distributed, renewable energy operation. All equaling to 52 contact hours of experiential education and 2 transferable academic credits.
t8 Learn-Experience-Develop “LED” Days
tWind, Solar PV, Geothermal & Hydro Assessment & Design Training
tResidential & Commercial Frameworks
tLocal & Global Energy Policy
tDistributed Generation & Micro-Grids
tFinancing & Community
tDevelopment Energy & Social Justice
• Teacher Bios:
Scott Meloeny is the Founder and President of Second Attention Strategies (SAS), an educational programming and system installation business. Scott developed GELT to facilitate risk-ready entrepreneurs seeking to construct a viable financial livelihood while redefining our physical community. Scott has dedicated his work to facilitate passions, enjoyment and skills of individuals seeking to experience a life worth living. Scott has been featured on CNN’s “360 with Anderson Cooper”, is trained in Solar Photovoltaic (electricity) through Solar Energy International and resides in Lake Arenal, Costa Rica.
• Language class is taught in:
English
• Cost:
$2,600 for 10 days. $500 deposit required to register and reserve your space. Remaining balance due 30 days prior to program start date.
Accommodations:
3 meals/day, housing (hotel), all transportation (not airfare )
— Food Options:
Vegan,Vegetarian,Meat options
Outdoor Activities:
Tailored to group (examples: waterfall and volcanic hikes, kayaking, SUP boarding, hot springs)
• Directions:
Puerto San Luis Hotel, Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
http://www.hotelpuertosanluiscr.com/hotel-overview.html
A 2 Level All Inclusive Retreat and Teacher Training of Conscious Connected Breathing in Costa Rica!
March 13 – 27
We are meant to Thrive here in this life!
– Level 1, The Self Healing Path
March 13 – 19
– Level 2, The Facilitators Path
March 20 – 27
Awakening the Gifts we have always had in a circle of amazing friends beside Nauyaca Waterfall in Costa Rica
Come for 1 or 2 Levels based on your intent.
This breath retreat and teacher training is a 1-2 week offering to our selves deep into a ceremonial practice and evolutionary boost with the innate healing power of vibrational medicine.
Cradled in the jungle of our own wilderness we lift each other up with the powerful and balanced healing art of Conscious Connected Breathing.
Slow down the mind, open your heart, embrace your power and firmly establish a personal practice for next level freedom and vibrant health.
Breath is a master key to a balanced life.
There is nothing we have found that the breath doesn’t help and literally no contradictions to who can benefit from the simple power of circulating source energy with a relaxed continuous breath.
The schedule is 5 days and 2 days off, 5 days and 2 days off.
2 separate levels of personal training in a playground of waterfalls.
Level 1, The Self Healing Path
March 13 – 19
This 5 day breath offering to your self is designed for anyone to ground down into the body temple, breathe and open your wings by cultivating the practical means of a self healing practice.
This Level 1 is a ceremonial dance of the 5 Elements through morning yoga, 2 daily breath sessions, group council, sound healing, meditation, life visioning, developing goals and intentions, complimentary breath techniques and tools for integration.
All nourished by the amazing staff at Diamanté retreat centre beside the magnificent Nauyaca waterfalls in Costa Rica with locally sourced, seasonally inspired mostly organic vegetarian cuisine. Your life is changed four ever, this week is to give back to you.
The only prerequisite for this retreat is to establish a clear intention by filling out the Application form.
Level 1 participants in the retreat are not required to stay for Level 2 but are encouraged to stay for 2 extra days on the land for a smooth integration back onto your path with wilderness activities, massage and down time.
Establish the breath as a companion, ally and tool for life.
Level 2 – The Facilitators Path
March 20 – 27
This 5 day 50 hour intensive training is packed with the tools to facilitate Conscious Connected Breathing. Designed for professionals to learn the necessary tools to support others as a breath coach. We continue to dive deep in ceremony with the opportunity to breathe and facilitate the breath each day.
– Daily yoga, council, song, dance and other integrative tools guide our journey.
– Through Breath Analysis and coaching skills we learn from the patterns that arise in the breath and how to hold space for what is moving while deeply trusting in the Universal intelligence of the human bodies innate wisdom.
We encourage another 2 days on the land nourished by the food, the waterfall, the jungle, the rivers, hands on healing (massage) and down time for smooth integration.
This 50-hour training includes;
Foundational Breathwork theory, philosophy, and techniques, including experiential education in:
* the technique of conscious, connected breathing
* related breathing techniques that support and complement conscious, connected breathing
* self inquiry and empowering questions
* reading the body and breath
* developing the ability to perceive the imbalances/”story” in the body and breath
* a wide variety of effective tools used to safely and confidently facilitate others
* conscious touch
* affirmations correlating to the story of the body and breath
* inquiry
* toning, releasing movements, and body repositioning
* how to recognize and work with common breathing patterns
* use of intention, invocation, and themes
* psycho/spiritual counselling
* sound healing – the power of our own voice and using vibrational healing instruments and music
* a ceremonial approach to holding of sacred space
* holding group sessions vs private sessions
* collaborating with other modalities
* Six personal facilitated breath sessions
* Six opportunities to practice facilitating someone else in a breath session
* the importance and helpful keys to self practice
* The Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training Manual
Interested in offering Conscious, Connected Breathwork sessions in your community and around the world?
These 2 levels as a full 10 day, 100 hour experiential training is a profound healing and learning experience that will give you what is necessary to develop an abundantly rewarding profession as a breath facilitator and guide for others.
Level 1 participants in the retreat are not required to stay for Level 2
Requirements for Entrance into Level 2 – The Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training to be completed prior to the first day of Breathwork training are as follows:
-Completion of the Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training Application form
-Previous participation in at least five (5) facilitated conscious, connected breathwork sessions (in any related style of breathwork (i.e. Breathwave, Holotropic, Rebirthing, Clarity, Shamanic, Integrative, Aletheia, Transformational, etc.)) or completion of Level 1
-Previous education, training, and/or work experience that will support your ability to safely and effectively facilitate breathwork (e.g. massage/bodywork, counselling, yoga teacher training, alternative medical training, or similar/equivalent) (This requirement regarding training is flexible for those that demonstrate solid capacity but may not have yet completed other training – decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis)
Each application will be reviewed thoroughly and, if deemed necessary, you may be asked to complete additional practices and/or Level 1 prior to being granted entrance into Level 2 of the Conscious, Connected Breathwork Training Program.
To Register:
Email Robin Clements – bajawellness@gmail.com
An Application Form will then be emailed to you to print out, complete in full, and return via mail (It may also be submitted electronically. ie. you can photograph it or scam it and e-mail it back)
Your application will then be reviewed and, if entrance into the Training is granted, you will be requested to submit a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot in the course.
Full payment is due the first day of the Training
Cost:
Level 1 – $1000 Includes tuition, 3 meals a day and camping for 5 days
Additional $100 for 2 days down time on the land with food and camping.
Level 2 – $1000 Includes tuition, 3 meals a day and camping for 5 days
Additional $100 for 2 days down time on the land with food and camping.
These optional 2 days after each level is highly recommended for integration.
Early bird until Jan. 1- $2000 for 14 days! All Inclusive
Or $1000 for 7 days! All Inclusive
Complete cost in full after Jan. 1 – $2200 for 14 days, All Inclusive
– $1100 for 7 days, All Inclusive
Let us know if you have any questions.
So looking forward to this magical time together as we collectively surrender and co-create more peace and harmony in our world.
Robin Clements is a fire-keeper for the One.
Sr.Trainer of Conscious Connected Breathing, founder of Baja Wellness, healer and yogi.
His passion is facilitating collective awakening in groups through breath ceremony. He offers a space held in prayer, insight, compassion and humility with 18 years experience guiding BreathWork and yoga.
The offering of this Breath Training is his deepest call to service at this time.
He will also be accompanied by special guest teachers and facilitators to assure every participant gets the hands on support and guidance neccesary for this training.
www.breathwave.net
Reverse the physical effects of aging, clear limited beliefs patterns, tap into your full creative potential in this life and rise into the stream of conscious evolution at this powerful time.
Apply to – bajawellness@gmail.com
10th Annual Women’s Regional Equinox Gathering
March 18 – 21, 2016
Sisters, it’s time to gather once again to nurture and replenish ourselves, express, heal, listen, teach, laugh, dance, sing, learn, pray, and more..
We will be posting more information about this week-long class with a focus on earth building in the coming weeks.
Liz Johndrow of Earthen Endeavor Natural Building will return to Rancho Mastatal to join the Ranch staff in mid-March for 7 days of hands-on and feet-in learning and classroom theory and discussion coupled with slideshow presentations and evening topic discussions. We will cover everything earth, lime, and clay from site selection, foundations and earthen wall systems, to the fine art of sculpting, Moroccan tadelakt, and finish plaster. You will want to join us for this opportunity unlike any other! The Ranch provides years of beautiful and inspiring natural building to emphasize successes and learning curves, beauty and function. And Liz brings expertise, passion, fun, and serious learning opportunities to their workshops.
About the Instructor
Liz Johndrow
Liz is founder of Earthen Endeavors Natural Building and has been building and teaching for several years. She has worked with all kinds of materials and techniques and has collaborated int the past with Kleiwerks International teaching a 4- month women’s natural building apprenticeship. She also co-leads timber framing workshops with Sarah Highland of Highland Artisans and also enjoys all things mud, particularly all types of plasters. She is presently collaborating with women’s organizations in Nicaragua to help increase quality of life through natural building opportunities for locals. Liz enjoys spaces that bring her in touch with the natural surroundings. As a builder, she was thrilled to discover she could bring that contact deeper into a home experience through the choice of building materials. Since that discovery, she has been exploring the world of cob, strawbale, adobe, earthbag, earthen plasters and floor systems, and timber framing. The simplicity of these systems and materials allow for people of all ages and abilities to participate in some manner. The past several years have taken her further into the role of teacher, facilitator, instructor and co-conspirator. She is increasingly passionate about helping others learn these skills so they in turn can share their vision of beautiful, sustainable, and socially just structures. Her more recent work in Nicaragua with the women and youth in the northern pueblos has been her most challenging and rewarding work thus far. Check out her website for more of her vision and her work. www.earthenendeavors.com.
Arrival
Students should plan on arriving to Rancho Mastatal the evening before the start of the class. This night is included in the cost of the course.
Cost
Costa Ricans: $500
Expats in Costa Rica: $600
Foreigners: $800
Cost includes 8 nights lodging starting on the night before the start of the class, all meals, course instruction and full access to Rancho Mastatal and its private wildlife refuge. A $250 deposit will secure your space in the course.
Accommodations
For more information about food and lodging please see our website at accommodations.
Course Payment
Please follow the link for payment options.
Enrollment
To enroll in the class, please go to our Online Registration Form. For more information please contact Tim O’Hara at info@ranchomastatal.com and/or call the Ranch at 2200-0920. We have a maximum of 15 openings for this workshop and a minimum of 5 students to run the course.
A 2 Level All Inclusive Retreat and Teacher Training of Conscious Connected Breathing in Costa Rica
March 13 – 27
We are meant to Thrive here in this life!
– Level 1, The Self Healing Path
March 13 – 19
– Level 2, The Facilitators Path
March 20 – 27
Awakening the Gifts we have always had in a circle of amazing friends beside Nauyaca Waterfall in Costa Rica
Come for 1 or 2 Levels based on your intent.
This breath retreat and teacher training is a 1-2 week offering to our selves deep into a ceremonial practice and evolutionary boost with the innate healing power of vibrational medicine.
Cradled in the jungle of our own wilderness we lift each other up with the powerful and balanced healing art of Conscious Connected Breathing.
Slow down the mind, open your heart, embrace your power and firmly establish a personal practice for next level freedom and vibrant health.
Breath is a master key to a balanced life.
There is nothing we have found that the breath doesn’t help and literally no contradictions to who can benefit from the simple power of circulating source energy with a relaxed continuous breath.
The schedule is 5 days and 2 days off, 5 days and 2 days off.
2 separate levels of personal training in a playground of waterfalls.
Level 1, The Self Healing Path
March 13 – 19
This 5 day breath offering to your self is designed for anyone to ground down into the body temple, breathe and open your wings by cultivating the practical means of a self healing practice.
This Level 1 is a ceremonial dance of the 5 Elements through morning yoga, 2 daily breath sessions, group council, sound healing, meditation, life visioning, developing goals and intentions, complimentary breath techniques and tools for integration.
All nourished by the amazing staff at Diamanté retreat centre beside the magnificent Nauyaca waterfalls in Costa Rica with locally sourced, seasonally inspired mostly organic vegetarian cuisine. Your life is changed four ever, this week is to give back to you.
The only prerequisite for this retreat is to establish a clear intention by filling out the Application form.
Level 1 participants in the retreat are not required to stay for Level 2 but are encouraged to stay for 2 extra days on the land for a smooth integration back onto your path with wilderness activities, massage and down time.
Establish the breath as a companion, ally and tool for life.
Level 2 – The Facilitators Path
March 20 – 27
This 5 day 50 hour intensive training is packed with the tools to facilitate Conscious Connected Breathing. Designed for professionals to learn the necessary tools to support others as a breath coach. We continue to dive deep in ceremony with the opportunity to breathe and facilitate the breath each day.
– Daily yoga, council, song, dance and other integrative tools guide our journey.
– Through Breath Analysis and coaching skills we learn from the patterns that arise in the breath and how to hold space for what is moving while deeply trusting in the Universal intelligence of the human bodies innate wisdom.
We encourage another 2 days on the land nourished by the food, the waterfall, the jungle, the rivers, hands on healing (massage) and down time for smooth integration.
This 50-hour training includes;
Foundational Breathwork theory, philosophy, and techniques, including experiential education in:
* the technique of conscious, connected breathing
* related breathing techniques that support and complement conscious, connected breathing
* self inquiry and empowering questions
* reading the body and breath
* developing the ability to perceive the imbalances/”story” in the body and breath
* a wide variety of effective tools used to safely and confidently facilitate others
* conscious touch
* affirmations correlating to the story of the body and breath
* inquiry
* toning, releasing movements, and body repositioning
* how to recognize and work with common breathing patterns
* use of intention, invocation, and themes
* psycho/spiritual counselling
* sound healing – the power of our own voice and using vibrational healing instruments and music
* a ceremonial approach to holding of sacred space
* holding group sessions vs private sessions
* collaborating with other modalities
* Six personal facilitated breath sessions
* Six opportunities to practice facilitating someone else in a breath session
* the importance and helpful keys to self practice
* The Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training Manual
Interested in offering Conscious, Connected Breathwork sessions in your community and around the world?
These 2 levels as a full 10 day, 100 hour experiential training is a profound healing and learning experience that will give you what is necessary to develop an abundantly rewarding profession as a breath facilitator and guide for others.
Level 1 participants in the retreat are not required to stay for Level 2
Requirements for Entrance into Level 2 – The Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training to be completed prior to the first day of Breathwork training are as follows:
-Completion of the Conscious, Connected Breathwork Facilitator Training Application form
-Previous participation in at least five (5) facilitated conscious, connected breathwork sessions (in any related style of breathwork (i.e. Breathwave, Holotropic, Rebirthing, Clarity, Shamanic, Integrative, Aletheia, Transformational, etc.)) or completion of Level 1
-Previous education, training, and/or work experience that will support your ability to safely and effectively facilitate breathwork (e.g. massage/bodywork, counselling, yoga teacher training, alternative medical training, or similar/equivalent) (This requirement regarding training is flexible for those that demonstrate solid capacity but may not have yet completed other training – decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis)
Each application will be reviewed thoroughly and, if deemed necessary, you may be asked to complete additional practices and/or Level 1 prior to being granted entrance into Level 2 of the Conscious, Connected Breathwork Training Program.
To Register:
Email Robin Clements – bajawellness@gmail.com
An Application Form will then be emailed to you to print out, complete in full, and return via mail (It may also be submitted electronically. ie. you can photograph it or scam it and e-mail it back)
Your application will then be reviewed and, if entrance into the Training is granted, you will be requested to submit a $200 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot in the course.
Full payment is due the first day of the Training
Cost:
Level 1 – $1000 Includes tuition, 3 meals a day and camping for 5 days
Additional $100 for 2 days down time on the land with food and camping.
Level 2 – $1000 Includes tuition, 3 meals a day and camping for 5 days
Additional $100 for 2 days down time on the land with food and camping.
These optional 2 days after each level is highly recommended for integration.
Early bird until Jan. 1- $2000 for 14 days! All Inclusive
Or $1000 for 7 days! All Inclusive
Complete cost in full after Jan. 1 – $2200 for 14 days, All Inclusive
– $1100 for 7 days, All Inclusive
Let us know if you have any questions.
So looking forward to this magical time together as we collectively surrender and co-create more peace and harmony in our world.
Robin Clements is a fire-keeper for the One.
Sr.Trainer of Conscious Connected Breathing, founder of Baja Wellness, healer and yogi.
His passion is facilitating collective awakening in groups through breath ceremony. He offers a space held in prayer, insight, compassion and humility with 18 years experience guiding BreathWork and yoga.
The offering of this Breath Training is his deepest call to service at this time.
He will also be accompanied by special guest teachers and facilitators to assure every participant gets the hands on support and guidance neccesary for this training.
www.breathwave.net/events
Reverse the physical effects of aging, clear limited beliefs patterns, tap into your full creative potential in this life and rise into the stream of conscious evolution at this powerful time.
Apply to – bajawellness@gmail.com
Spend a week with us in the jungle and learn to design a bountiful garden that supports all life.
With the era of consumerism, the world faces many challenges from loss of habitat, to environmental degradation and social disconnection. We believe it’s time to cultivate opportunities for positive change and learning. Permaculture – derived from the words “permanent” and “culture” – is a design science based on mimicking efficient patterns and relationships found in nature. Permaculture is yoga for the land, as yoga is permaculture for the body.
Introduction
Our week-long course includes the following:
7 Days / 6 Nights at Rancho Delicioso
3 Meals per day that showcase healthy fresh cooking from the farm or local providers
Introduction to Permaculture – Daily Workshops
Daily Yoga Class
Aerial Silk Beginner’s Class
Archery Class
Beach Trip To Playa Hermosa (Surfing Lessons Optional)
Montezuma Waterfalls Excursion
Anamaya Yoga Excursion
Pool Party
Introduction to Permaculture Daily Workshops:
The program will include eight permaculture courses, from 90-120 minutes long each, throughout the week, earning you an “Introduction to Permaculture” certificate from Rancho Delicioso. These eight courses will be:
1. Definition, Ethics and Principles:
Participative discussion that includes the Web of Life Activity.
2. Soil Science:
Know your soil types, micro-organisms, textures, Ph, simple tests to do at home.
3. Composting:
Making a “lasagna-style” compost pile and bio-fertilizers.
4. Biointensive Gardening:
Hands on mulching, seeding, transplanting, making beds, moon cycles, pest and disease control, plant propagation, seed saving.
5. Garden Design:
Using patterns and the edge effect – design and hands-on making an herb spiral or mandala garden.
6. Medicinal Plants and Medicine Making:
Native plant walk, tinctures, honey cough syrup and ointments made with local herbs.
7. Food Forests:
Tree planting and maintenance, layers of the forest, guilds, observation exercise in a native forest.
8. Sustainable building:
Discussion about various methods of natural construction techniques, natural cooling, energy, and green building.
Horses and Animals
Animals are an essential part of a sustainable cycle in a farm. They provide companionship, food, work, and even their poop is vital to our work of soil restoration.
Many more photo here: PYP Photo Gallery
Activity Details
Aerial Silk dance class in Rancho Delicioso’s passion fruit dome.
Aerial Silk Basics
Ever wonder what it’s like to dance in the air? Our workshop teaches how to move with the silks using breathing techniques that prevent muscle exhaustion. This is a fun way to activate all muscle groups, while learning a few tricks to show your family and friends back home!
Archery Basics
Perhaps after seeing “The Hunger Games” you have wanted to try shooting a bow and arrow? Now is your chance to let fly a few shots into some hay bales on the farm. It’s surprisingly addictive and cathartic.
Healthy Cooking and Nutrition
The truth is we can all cook like Nigella Lawson without using ingredients from the whole world. Learn to live sustainably by using local seasonal produce to create magic on your plate. From kefir to sauerkraut workshops and making dehydrated chips coated in cashew goodness, our workshops will leave your mouth watering and your body craving more!
Daily Yoga Classes
You don’t have to be a ballerina doing split handstand to be able to practice yoga. Whether you’re a beginner just wanting to stretch, or an advanced level yogi, our daily classes will allow you to connect with your body.
Excursion to do yoga at Anamaya’s new yoga shala
Yoga at Anamaya Resort
The yoga decks at our partner resort – Anamaya – are truly spectacular. With views over Montezuma and out to the ocean, it is a wonderful place to practice at the beginning or end of the day.
Beach and Surfing Trip
No trip to Costa Rica would be complete without a chance to dive in, balance your body, and feel the power of the ocean. Surfboards and surf classes, boogie boards rentals, etc, require an extra fee, but a trip to enjoy the beach is included. Click here to read about some of the area’s best surf spots: Surf Spots Near Rancho Delicioso.
Pool Party
An opportunity to chill with your new-found family beside a cozy bonfire. Enjoy our salt-water swimming pool to cool off from the tropical heat. Stargazing included! Afterwards, those who want more can head down to Montezuma for the famous “Reggae Night” street party every Thursday.
Adriana Pal, our permaculture instructor
Retreat Leader
Meet
Adriana Pál
. Adriana is a native Costa Rican, and our area’s leading permaculture expert. She is the founder of
La Escuela de la Jungla
(The School of the Jungle) and has been teaching various courses in the area for several years.
Originally with a background in tourism and hospitality, Adriana became enamored with permaculture and sustainability, and has been educating herself in all things “green.” With a delightful personality, a love of teaching, and a natural ability to connect with people, you will fall in love with her passion for the earth and her drive to help protect it.
Dates offered:
February 7 – 13, 2016 – (Dorm spaces sold out – bring a tent only!)
February 21 – 27, 2016 – (One Dorm Space Left!)
March 6 – 12, 2016 – (Dorm spaces sold out – bring a tent only!)
March 20 – 26, 2016 – (2 Dorm Spaces Left)
April 3 – 9, 2016 – (2 Spaces Left – 1 dorm, 1 tent)
April 17 – 23, 2016 – (3 Spaces left)
May 15-21, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
June 19-25, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
July 3 – 9, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
July 17 – 23, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
August 7 – 13, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
August 21 – 27, 2016 – (Just Added!!)
All programs begin on Sunday and end on a Saturday. This gives a generous window of time if you leave your home country on a Friday night or Saturday, and return to work/school on a Monday.
Video of the farm
Week Schedule
This is a general week schedule, which may shift a bit depending on various things like the availability of teachers. We try to fit all this in here, and more. Sometimes if someone amazing is in town and offering something unique we’ll bring them to the farm and offer it to the guests, such as a unique style of yoga or something that fits with our vibe. Some guests find there’s too much to do and want to relax more… that’s fine too, you’re not obligated to do any of these activities.
Sunday – Orientation
Opening Circle
Introduction to Permaculture
Monday – The Fun Begins
Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Soil Science
Archery Class
Permaculture: Composting
Open Mic Night at Cafe Organico in Montezuma ($4 addl pp for transport)
Tuesday – Anamaya and Waterfall
Healthy Cooking Class
Waterfall Hike and Lunch
Ocean View Yoga at Anamaya Resort
Permaculture: Garden Design
Our Aquaponics Growing House
Wednesday – Beach & Surf Day
Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Biointensive Gardening
Beach Trip – Surfing Optional
Thursday – Anamaya Dinner Night
Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Aquaponics or Greenbuilding
Permaculture: Medicinal Plant Walk
Dinner at Anamaya Resort
Dance and Street Party Night in Montezuma ($4 addl pp for transport)
Friday – Free Day and/or Aerial Silks
Morning Yoga
Permaculture: Food Forests
Aerial Silk Class
Raw Chocolate Making Class
Saturday – Goodbye Day
Morning Yoga
Closing Circle, group hugs, tears, and goodbyes
Click here for a
calendar of classes and events
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Lots More Photos
Many more photo here: PYP Photo Gallery
A Typical Day’s Schedule
6:30-7:45am
– Yoga
8:00-8:30am
– Breakfast
9:15-10:00am
– Fitness Class (optional)
10:00-12:00pm
– Permaculture Class
12:00-1:00pm
– Lunch
1:00-4:00pm
– Siesta, Free Time, Swimming Pool, or Various Activities
4:00-6:00pm
– Permaculture Class
6:00-7:00pm
– Dinner
7:00-9:00pm
– Free Time. Movies, bonfire, various extra activities
9:00pm+
– Sleepy Time…
For more detail, click here: Detailed Schedule of Activities
Prices & Payment
Dates: February through April 2016
The PYP Program price depends on your accommodations. We currently have three options:
1. Bring Your Own Tent:
– $450
2. Dorms:
– $500 – Check this out here:
Volunteer House/Dorm
3. Joseph’s Treehouse:
$450 base price + $79/nt or $59/nt May-Nov (Please check Joseph’s prices in case of changes.) It has a queen-sized bed, private bathroom and full kitchen. Can be shared by couples who book together. The treehouse is booked directly with Joseph from his AirBnB page:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3164732
Dates: June through August 2016
The price is higher for June-August because our new accommodations will be ready with much more space for everyone.
1. Bring Your Own Tent:
– $450
2. Dorms:
– $600
3. Joseph’s Treehouse:
$450 base price + $79/nt or $59/nt May-Nov (Please check Joseph’s prices in case of changes.) It has a queen-sized bed, private bathroom and full kitchen. Can be shared by couples who book together. The treehouse is booked directly with Joseph from his AirBnB page:
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/3164732
Payment and Deposit:
When you’re ready to book, we’ll send you a PayPal money request for 50% of the price of the program, as a non-refundable deposit. The balance is due two weeks before your arrival, and we’ll send you a PayPal money request for that as well. If you prefer to pay the balance in cash when you arrive, that can sometimes be arranged too.
Liability Release Form: Upon arrival you must sign our standard liability release. Please read it before booking: RD Liability Release Form
Additional Notes
Why not add a week?
If you’d like to add a second week, after your program ends to practice what you have learned, the cost is $200 for the week (7 additional nights). Limited space for 4 people so let us know asap if you want to stay on as a farm volunteer. PYP students who add the extra week will work on the farm with the regular volunteers, but less work is required. We ask for 3 hours per day for this extra week (compared with 6 hours per day for regular volunteers.)
Join a like-minded community to gain the tools to empower our humanity and live to the fullest. Let’s create an abundant future together!
Course Description:
Discover and develop your passion to grow and harvest food that is in balance with the natural environment, then cultivate it into a global career. Integrated, resilient design strategies, rooted in the laws of earth, will establish your foundation to design and generate food production systems that meet both personal and career ambitions. From citrus to vegetables to herbs to using waste and water to produce electricity on the farm, our program fosters a unique food training experience that is only possible in the rich, deep soils of the Continental Divide of Lake Arenal, Costa Rica. The program equals 52 contact hours of experiential education and 2 transferable academic credits.
t8 Learn-Experience-Develop “LED” Days
tPermaculture Theory & Application
tIntegrated Farm Planning & Management Classes
tCattle, Veggies & Fruit Production Workshops
tMicro-Climate Cultural Growing Practices & Strategies
tFarm 2 Table Classes, Including Culinary Arts
tBio-Mimicry and Food Biology
tDesign/Build workshops for Food-based Projects and Initiatives
Teacher Bios:
Joseph Mucaria: Culinary Arts Director / Cofounder FWF
Executive Chef and restauranteur Joseph Mucaria has been working with the local products of Costa Rica since he relocated here in 2003. He is passionate about sustainable farming practices and is on the fore front of the farm to table movement here in Costa Rica. He currently owns and operates Angelina’s restaurant in Playa Flamingo, and runs the food and beverage program at the Palms private residence club. Joseph is the cofounder of Fresh Water Farms in Lake Arenal and currently teaches culinary workshops and farm to table courses for GELT.
Language class is taught in:
English
Cost:
$2,600 for 10 days. $500 deposit required to register and reserve your space. Remaining balance due 30 days prior to program start date.
Accommodations:
3 meals/day, housing (hotel), all transportation (not airfare)
— Food Options:
Vegan, Vegetarian, Meat options, Pot Luck
Outdoor Activities:
Tailored to group (examples: waterfall and volcanic hikes, kayaking, SUP boarding, hot springs)
Directions:
Puerto San Luis, Lake Arenal, Costa Rica
http://www.hotelpuertosanluiscr.com/hotel-overview.html
Longevity Club of Costa Rica
March 26, 2016
Learn how to live a healthy, long, happy, and energetic life at this free meeting.
This unique program includes information, techniques and practices of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
Dr Walter j Urban – Longevity Lifestyle
Dr. Walter is an example of what he teaches which is an integration of over 55 years of study, professional and personal practice. He teaches a simple practical program of how to develop discipline. This discipline enables you to put this information into daily practice and take more responsibility for healthy choices. Don’t wait for disease symptoms or a crisis to develop.
www.lifestylepsychotherapy.com
www. worldheartrevolution.com
Dr John Blue – Chinese Medicine
Dr Jose Luzardo – Sprituality
Location:
Bazookas Restaurant – San Isidro
1/2 mile (approx. 1 km) north of Mcdonalds on main highway
Cost:
Free
