February 16, 2019 12:00 pm – February 23, 2019 12:00 pm
Popoyo Nicaragua
Unleash your spirit of adventure, explore the art of wave riding and find your ocean-inspired breath as you reawaken your soul along the magnificent coast of Popoyo, Nicaragua.
featuring: Kate Grove + Alana Roach + Angelique Karditzas
Wake up everyday to the sweet sounds of the Pacific ocean, as you flow through a rejuvenating morning yoga practice in a open-air, rooftop studio providing you 270 degree views of pure blue. Spend the afternoon surfing, enjoying the freshest foods, adventuring, serving the local community and developing life-long relationships you will never forget!
Our Surf, Yoga and Beach Adventure Retreat includes a free surf lesson, board rentals for the entire week, and a hot springs adventure you will never forget. Your retreat will also include: a yoga class everyday, a few surf conditioning classes, and a empowerment activities throughout the week to make your experience a transforming one.
Magnific Rock Resort is perched on an incredible 30 metre cliff face and offers its guests multiple lounge areas to rest, read, gather and to watch the sun sink down over the horizon. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience you will not want to miss out on!
If this retreat is calling you, register now–spots will fill quickly!
Includes:
- Seven nights, 8 days stay (accommodation of choice below)
- Three organic meals daily (fish, chicken, and veggie options are available!)
- Round-trip private shuttle to and from Augusto C. Sandino Airport
- 1 surf lesson and coaching throughout the week
- Free Board Hire all week long
- Your choice of a fresh smoothie each day
- 1-2 rejuvenating yoga class per day
- One 60 minute massage
- Bottomless Tea, Coffee, and Filtered Water
- Local Hot Springs Day Trip
- A beach cleanup project with a local school
- Wifi and Pool Access
- Bonfire Finale Party on the last night
***Note: Airfare is not included in the tuition price
Lodging:
The Chalet
Chalet are situated on the cliff-edge, with spectacular views of Popoyo. They have private bathrooms, a double bed, fans, Wifi, and a super sweet vibe. There are 2 available.
$2,210
$1,910 when you register before May 1st, 2018
The Triple Share Apartment
The Apartments have a kitchenette, living space, bedroom and bathroom, as well as 1 double bed, 2 single beds, air-cond, wifi, a private balcony, and incredible view of the northern beaches.
$2,210
$1,910 when you register before May 1st, 2018
The Studio
The studios are brand new cliffside accomodation with air-con, double and single beds, private balconies, Wifi, and more amazing views. There are 4 available.
$2,310
$2,010 when you register before May 1st, 2018
Location:
Meet Your Instructors:
Alana Roach
Owner and Director of Explorations of Self, Yoga Instructor, Integrative Nutrition Coach, Reiki & Shamanic Energy Worker, Intuitive Healer, Meditation & Dharma Teacher
Alana’s love for yoga came from firsthand experience with just how powerful the practice is. “In 2009, Yoga found me. Inside the studio, she experienced a deep sense of belonging, but the most profound part was what happened after. “I felt as though I was at true peace. I finally knew what the word meant. Until that moment, I had just understood it cerebrally. There is something profound to be said about peace dropping into the heart.” With a background in ballet starting at the age of 2 that continued through age 15, Alana realized that She had been doing yoga even then. “The girls in the dance studio and I used to see who could hold full lotus the longest when I was just 4. I realize now that I have been training to practice and teach yoga my whole life”.
In 2012, her journey took her to India for 3 months where she trained with incredible locals near the Himalayas and fell into a rhythm of practice that felt sustaining. She knew that when She returned from the East, she would begin in creating a life as a teacher of Yoga to help others journey to find whole health and well-being in the mind, body, and soul. She has been teaching ever since. CYT and E-RYT certified in Vinyasa with a focus in Ashtanga Yoga and her personal studies of many holistic modalities including integrative breathwork, pranayama, plant based nutrition, and various yoga theory and practicum ranging from restorative to advanced vinyasa and everything in between, Alana teaches all levels and all ages.
“I want to reach you at the level of your needs, and I try to communicate with you on a mind, body, soul level to find out what that is. We co-create a beautiful practice together. My students are my best teachers. In that light, we are co-teaching each other in every moment. It is really a beautiful experience.”
Kate Grove
Yoga Instructor, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Instructor, PaddleFit Level 2 Instructor, World Paddle Association Class II Trainer, Indo Yoga Board instructor, Precision Cycle certified and a Lululemon SUP Yoga Ambassador
Kate has been leading fitness classes throughout Annapolis for the last fifteen years and is the owner of Sunrise SUP – a Stand Up Paddleboarding business providing SUP Yoga, fitness, lessons, rentals, kid’s camps and group events since 2013. She is a Yoga Instructor, Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga Instructor, PaddleFit Level 2 Instructor, World Paddle Association Class II Trainer, Indo Yoga Board instructor, Precision Cycle certified and a Lululemon SUP Yoga Ambassador.
In February 2016, she became the co-owner of YogaVibez Edgewater – a waterfront yoga studio located at Pier 7, next to Sunrise SUP. Together, they provide both the land and water experience to build a strong yoga community and spread good Vibez. They launched FLOWGA (SUP Yoga) teacher training in May 2016. She has trained children, exercise enthusiasts and athletes in Stand Up Paddleboarding, Yoga, Indo Yoga, Triathlon skills, core strength, cardio conditioning, endurance and flexibility; she has coached group training for beginner triathlon, master swim programs and youth fitness and SUP camps during the summer. Kate competes in SUP racing, Triathlon and running events Yin Yang Yoga 200 RYT in 2015 Indo Yoga Board Instructor, teaching since 2014 SUP Yoga Certification with Lazy Dog in April 2014 PaddleFit – Level 1 & 2, April 2013 WPA Class II Trainer
Angelique Karditzas
Yoga Teacher & Retreat Guide for Nicaragua and Costa Rica
Angelique is a 200hr RYT, and Reiki Practitioner from Annapolis, Maryland. She completed her training through Vinyasa Yoga School in Rishikesh, India and is excited to continue to share her love of yoga with the community.
She specializes in Vinyasa and Hatha styles, and loves to bring aspects of mindfulness and meditation into her yoga practice.
When she’s not teaching yoga, Angelique is out on her paddleboard, hiking, or just enjoying the beautiful outdoors. She is excited to bring her knowledge and experiences to each class, and is thrilled to continue learning from her students and fellow teachers.
Angelique is currently teaching in the greater Annapolis area, you can follow her updates about this retreat and more on Instagram: @wild.haired.yogi
Book Now:
Make your deposit to reserve your spot. Then come back and make the full payment by booking your room.
***Note: Airfare is not included in the tuition price
If this retreat is calling you, register now–spots will fill quickly!
FAQs:
We understand that many questions come up when visiting a place you have never been. What do I bring? What is the weather like? We have created Participant Packages that will clarify these type of questions and more. Once you have registered, we will send you these materials. If you have other questions, you can always write us at explorationsofself@gmail.com so we can support you.
Getting There:
You will be booking your flight into Augusto C. Sandino International Airport (ACS) in Nicaragua’s capital, Managua. Two private shuttle for this retreat will be provided round-trip from the airport to Magnific Rock Resort in Popoyo, Nicaragua. The shuttles will accommodate the last arriving passenger. Before booking flights, please contact us to discuss the flight arrival and departure window for your retreat and to be sure group minimums have been reached. If you do not wish to take the shuttle, you can take a taxi from the airport straight to Magnific Rock for US $120. A taxi can also be arranged to pick you up from the Costa Rican border, Managua, San Del Sur, Granada, Masaya or Rivas.