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to bring you
Recharge & Reconnect, a Yoga & Fitness Retreat in Havana, Cuba
April 7 - April 14, 2018
to bring you
Recharge & Reconnect, a Yoga & Fitness Retreat in Havana, Cuba
April 7 - April 14, 2018
Designed for the wellness, fitness and sun seeker, this retreat features high energy core and glute targeted Pop Physique workouts, yoga flows and philosophy, healthy, detoxifying food, a dose of adventure, and some well-deserved pampering in the beautiful beachside villas of Tarara, just minutes from the historic and fascinating city of Havana, Cuba.
Suitable for all fitness and yoga levels, expect to challenge your body, slow down your mind, catch a few rays, immerse yourself in Cuban culture and recharge your batteries!
Suitable for all fitness and yoga levels, expect to challenge your body, slow down your mind, catch a few rays, immerse yourself in Cuban culture and recharge your batteries!
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DATE: Saturday, April 7 - April 14, 2018
HOSTS: Yoga, Kathy Parsons, Pop Physique Barre, Jodi Watson LOCATION: Mhai Yoga Retreat Centre, Havana Cuba COST: $1,700 (shared, per person) - $2,000 CAN (single) including tax NUMBER OF GUESTS: Between 8-16 BOOKING: Bookings and travel related inquiries are made through our TICO certified partner travel agency, The Flight Centre. Questions? Contact Kathy Ready to book? Contact Ryan Bond, Team Leader Flight Centre, Toll Free: 1-866-816-7702 Email: [email protected] TICO Registration Number: #50008079 |
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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The retreat
A TYPICAL DAY
As the sun rises, enjoy a morning meditation on the beach, or have a lie in. It’s your vacation and your call!
We’ll meet for a vinyasa flow yoga class or a Pop Physique Class at 7:30 each morning where you'll get your heart pumping and get connected to your body and breath.
The Pop Physique classes, led by Jodi Watson, are ballet-barre inspired that is designed to sculpt and tone the entire body in just 45 minutes to an hour. Your glutes, abs, arms and legs will all get worked hard! It's much more than a workout; it is a transformative mind/body experience!
You’ll be led in vinyasa flow yoga accompanied by those beautiful sea breezes. The flow yoga taught by Kathy Parsons, is a creative sequence of poses designed to connect body, mind, and spirit through strengthening, lengthening and opening. The classes are set to inspiring music and incorporate an aromatherapy savasana massage. The classes are suitable for all levels of yogi’s. The second yoga class (usually in the late afternoon or evening) will be more stretch and restorative in nature and/or focused on yoga philosophy.
There are three organic, healthy meals served each day prepared by our amazing Cuban chef and his team with food sourced from the nearby organic farm and from the onsite garden.
There are two planned excursions, one into Havana (including lunch at a renowned traditional paladar!) and a tour of the world famous organic garden. We also have a salsa lesson, a mojito workshop and more! But not to worry, there is also plenty of free time to get a well-deserved massage, try SUP or surfing, relax by the ocean or explore more of Havana (only a 15 minute drive away).
As the sun rises, enjoy a morning meditation on the beach, or have a lie in. It’s your vacation and your call!
We’ll meet for a vinyasa flow yoga class or a Pop Physique Class at 7:30 each morning where you'll get your heart pumping and get connected to your body and breath.
The Pop Physique classes, led by Jodi Watson, are ballet-barre inspired that is designed to sculpt and tone the entire body in just 45 minutes to an hour. Your glutes, abs, arms and legs will all get worked hard! It's much more than a workout; it is a transformative mind/body experience!
You’ll be led in vinyasa flow yoga accompanied by those beautiful sea breezes. The flow yoga taught by Kathy Parsons, is a creative sequence of poses designed to connect body, mind, and spirit through strengthening, lengthening and opening. The classes are set to inspiring music and incorporate an aromatherapy savasana massage. The classes are suitable for all levels of yogi’s. The second yoga class (usually in the late afternoon or evening) will be more stretch and restorative in nature and/or focused on yoga philosophy.
There are three organic, healthy meals served each day prepared by our amazing Cuban chef and his team with food sourced from the nearby organic farm and from the onsite garden.
There are two planned excursions, one into Havana (including lunch at a renowned traditional paladar!) and a tour of the world famous organic garden. We also have a salsa lesson, a mojito workshop and more! But not to worry, there is also plenty of free time to get a well-deserved massage, try SUP or surfing, relax by the ocean or explore more of Havana (only a 15 minute drive away).
Your hosts
Kathy ParsonsFor more than a decade, certified Yoga teacher (RYT-200), Kathy, has been on dozens of health retreats around the world. She professes herself as a "retreat addict" (and a type-A in recovery) and is now dedicated to providing the ultimate energizing and balanced yoga, fitness and retreat experience for others.
Her specialty is vinyasa flow, and her classes incorporate creative movements that strengthen and lengthen the body while staying connected to the breath. She also teaches moving meditation, yin yoga and mindfulness. Classes are tailored to the students with as much personalized attention as possible, including gentle hands-on adjustments and assists, inspirational music and a scented savasana massage. “ encourage students to push themselves to their personal limits, while not taking themselves too seriously. Smiling and laugher is welcome!” Kathy’s home base is in Toronto, and when she is not leading retreats in Cuba and around the world, she is working on her business The Santosha Life. |
Jodi WatsonPop Physique Instructor, Executive Coach, Soul-driven East Coaster with a Passion for Clean Living
For over 20 years Jodi was a therapist in the field of Brain Injury Rehabilitation. Inspired to use what she learned about the brain she expanded her practice to Executive Coaching and Mindfulness Training. Jodi discovered Pop Physique on a trip to LA , and being a competitive dancer and skater as a child, immediately fell in love with Pop. She is one of the principles who brought Pop Physique to Canada. www.jodiwatson.com "We are what we believe we are" ~ C.S. Lewis |
ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:
MHAI YOGA RETREAT CENTRE, HARMONY VILLAS
Located only 15 minutes away from the spectacular city of Havana, this beach is renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal aquamarine waters. This beautifully secluded atmosphere is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenating your mind, body and soul.
These villas are situated just steps away from the beach. Take serenity on the outdoor terraces, perfect for reading or sunset meditation or chilling.
All rooms are spacious, comfortable, include air conditioning and en suite-bathroom. There are single or double occupancy options.
Villas Include:
o Daily housekeeping service
o Queen bed/single occupancy, Twin beds/Double occupancy with 3 – 4 bedrooms per villa.
o Towels, linens and toiletries provided and changed (every two-three days)
o Common dining hall for all students
o Internet on site (Available for extra cost…But, it’s slow! It's dail-up...It’s a nice excuse to ‘disconnect’)
o Laundry (Available for extra cost)
o Swimming pool
o Local bar by the ocean and small grocery store
Getting There
The closest airports are Havana International Airport, 25 minutes away from the centre and Varadero International Airport, 1.5 hours away. The cost is approximately $35 CUC per car from Havana and $75 CUC from Varadero.
MHAI YOGA RETREAT CENTRE, HARMONY VILLAS
Located only 15 minutes away from the spectacular city of Havana, this beach is renowned for its pristine white sands and crystal aquamarine waters. This beautifully secluded atmosphere is perfect for relaxation and rejuvenating your mind, body and soul.
These villas are situated just steps away from the beach. Take serenity on the outdoor terraces, perfect for reading or sunset meditation or chilling.
All rooms are spacious, comfortable, include air conditioning and en suite-bathroom. There are single or double occupancy options.
Villas Include:
o Daily housekeeping service
o Queen bed/single occupancy, Twin beds/Double occupancy with 3 – 4 bedrooms per villa.
o Towels, linens and toiletries provided and changed (every two-three days)
o Common dining hall for all students
o Internet on site (Available for extra cost…But, it’s slow! It's dail-up...It’s a nice excuse to ‘disconnect’)
o Laundry (Available for extra cost)
o Swimming pool
o Local bar by the ocean and small grocery store
Getting There
The closest airports are Havana International Airport, 25 minutes away from the centre and Varadero International Airport, 1.5 hours away. The cost is approximately $35 CUC per car from Havana and $75 CUC from Varadero.
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pricing
All prices are per person, include tax and are in CAD
Double Room: $1,700
Single Room: $2,000
Prices are per person in CAD, based on shared accommodation in a standard room. If you are travelling alone but are willing to share, we will do our best to pair you with a traveller of the same sex at no additional cost. If none are available, a single supplement of $300 will apply.
All payments are processed through our certified TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) representative.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of booking to secure your spot on the trip; final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.
Trip operates with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 20. Proof of insurance is mandatory; if you need to purchase trip cancellation or health insurance please inquire. This is itinerary is a guideline and is subject to change.
Mhai Yoga reserves the right to make modifications and/or changes to the retreat program and/or accommodations as it deems necessary. We also reserve the right to cancel any retreat. In the unlikely event of a cancellation you may opt to transfer to another Mhai Yoga Retreat or receive a full refund of the money you have paid. Transfers are permitted. Client will be responsible for finding the replacement.
If you have to cancel the retreat for any reason (which we hope you don't), here are the terms:
*46 days prior to departure - Deposit Payment
*45-25 days prior to departure - $500 Cancellation fee
*24-1 days prior to departure - 100% Cancellation fee
This trip goes through an approved TICO operator and operates within those guidelines.
Tour is operated on behalf of Flight Centre Church St. 455 Church St, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2C5 TICO #4671384.
Double Room: $1,700
Single Room: $2,000
Prices are per person in CAD, based on shared accommodation in a standard room. If you are travelling alone but are willing to share, we will do our best to pair you with a traveller of the same sex at no additional cost. If none are available, a single supplement of $300 will apply.
All payments are processed through our certified TICO (Travel Industry Council of Ontario) representative.
Deposit and Cancellation Policy:
A non-refundable deposit of $500 per person is due at the time of booking to secure your spot on the trip; final payment is due 45 days prior to departure.
Trip operates with a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 20. Proof of insurance is mandatory; if you need to purchase trip cancellation or health insurance please inquire. This is itinerary is a guideline and is subject to change.
Mhai Yoga reserves the right to make modifications and/or changes to the retreat program and/or accommodations as it deems necessary. We also reserve the right to cancel any retreat. In the unlikely event of a cancellation you may opt to transfer to another Mhai Yoga Retreat or receive a full refund of the money you have paid. Transfers are permitted. Client will be responsible for finding the replacement.
If you have to cancel the retreat for any reason (which we hope you don't), here are the terms:
*46 days prior to departure - Deposit Payment
*45-25 days prior to departure - $500 Cancellation fee
*24-1 days prior to departure - 100% Cancellation fee
This trip goes through an approved TICO operator and operates within those guidelines.
Tour is operated on behalf of Flight Centre Church St. 455 Church St, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2C5 TICO #4671384.