Yoga & Holistic Health Vacation in Guatemala Santa-Cruz-La-Laguna - Lake Atitlan 10/06/2018-10/12/2018 Lake Atittan view from Villa Sumaya Inspired Yoga Travels with Kālyana Karine Amalric and Integral Yoga Institute with Swami Asokananada invite you to an authentic yoga & Holistic Health Vacation in Guatemala. Come and nourish your soul at the exclusive Villa Sumaya located in Santa Cruz La Laguna in the heart of the Mayan highlands on the shores of Lake Atitlán believed by the Maya to be the center of the Universe where God s seeds of mankind evolved. Dive deeply into the Integral Yoga Institute and Kalyana Ka healthy life style. Enjoy a daily yoga practice that includes an early morning meditation, and two Hatha Integral Yoga classes (morning and afternoon) overlooking the beauties of the lake. Listen to presentations by Swami Asokananda and Kālyana that will emphasize the ultimate goal of yoga - the quietude of the mind. Rejuvenate and end each day with guided deep relaxation called Yoga Nidra, a healing technique that brings about a deep sens of surrender and helps to let go of what no longer serves you. Learn how to create your daily routine with Kalyana - simple actions that will have a profound effect on your well being. Be in the presence of a Mayan shaman and experience a powerful healing ceremony. Savor delicious and nutritious foods, an eclectic blending of local and international vegetarian cuisines. Make the best of your free time - relax, read, write, swim, kayak, sunbathe, go for walks, linger at the spa, explore the neighboring villages etc. It s your vacation, remember to do what makes you feel good. Return home refreshed and inspired with the tools to keep this positive momentum in motion.
* The program is flexible. All activities are suggested ones. You are free to attend or not throughout the day, including yoga. Day 1: Arrival in Guatemala City s airport. Transfer to Villa Sumaya by bus. Villa Sumaya is an Eco-Chic Wellness Center dedicated to rejuvenating holistic practices and healing modalities as well as preserving Mayan traditions and facilitating outdoor adventure in the heart of the Altiplano. Majestically located on the shores of Lake Atitlan this beautiful wellness center is accustom to hosting yoga retreats/vacations and provides all yoga items and props. Evening: Enjoy a relaxing dinner followed by a Deep Guided Relaxation before bed to help your body and mind to unwind and restore. Day 2 - Day 6: GLIMPSE OF THE DAY MORNINGS: Begin the day with a daily yoga routine, an early meditation, a ninety minute Integral Yoga class including relaxation, breathing techniques and a brief meditation. Deepen your connection. Learn about the philosophy and psychology of yoga. Savor a delightful organic breakfast overlooking the scenic Lake Atitlan. AFTERNOONS: Free time. You have many options with many activities offered in and around Villa Sumaya, swim in the lake, enjoy some relaxing time at the spa, get adventurous and go discover the neighboring villages, take the afternoon yoga class, a workshop... Do what makes you feel good. EVENINGS: End the day with a delightful dinner at Villa Sumaya. Participate to a healing ceremony, go for a last walk, mingle, share
your experience, remain silent, relax... Bed time Guided Deep Relaxation that will lead you into a smooth restorative night of sleep. Day 7: According to the flight departure. Morning meditation followed by a 60 minute yoga class and breakfast. Departure from Villa Sumaya by bus to the airport. Bon voyage! Have a safe journey back home.
MAP OF GUATEMALA : Area where the sojourn will take place.
$1550 USD PER PERSON Maya Rose House has 6 rooms varying in size and décor. All rooms include sensational lakefront patios. Conveniently located near the courtyard, dining room, gardens and boutique, these are the best rooms for anyone with mobility issues - Double occupancy (2 person per room) Twin/Queen size beds with private bathroom. REGISTER FOR TWO - Bring someone you care for with you to share this precious sojourn and save! $2950 USD - Price for two people. Save $150 per person $1660 USD The Skyline Bungalows rooms. Beautifully handcrafted, free-standing rooms with unique charm and gorgeous views. Double occupancy (2 person per room) Queen size bed with private bathroom. REGISTER FOR TWO - Bring someone you care for with you to share this precious sojourn and save! $3150 USD - Price for two people. Save $170 per person $1790 USD The Ginger Suites offer luxurious accommodations. All the rooms have majestic lake view balconies and elegant hand-selected furnishings and well-appointed seating areas and fireplaces for chilly nights. Double occupancy (2 person per room) Luxurious suites which provides a King/Queen size bed. REGISTER FOR TWO - Bring someone you care for with you to share this precious sojourn and save! $3380 USD - Price for two people. Save $200 per person
Additional charge for single occupancy request. Includes : Accommodation for 6 nights in the charming wellness center Villa Sumaya; three daily copious vegetarian meals. Two daily Integral Hatha yoga class One daily morning meditation One daily evening deep guided relaxation Three workshops: - How to create your daily healthy routine with Kālyana / Deepening Our Meditation Practice, and The Yogic Approach to Communication with Swami Asokananda One ceremony with a Mayan Shaman Do not Include : International airfare Spa services (massages ) Personal transportation Any excursion Food and drinks not mentioned in the program, and all alcoholic beverages Gratuities for hotel staff, guides etc. Travel insurance etc. Contact Info: Kālyana Karine Amalric Certified Yoga Teacher 500 RYT, founder of Kālyana Ka and Inspired Yoga Travels Cell: +1 914 482 2619 Email : contact@inspiredyogatravels.com www.inspiredyogatravels.com Integral Yoga Institute (212) 929 0585 Email:jayadevih@iyiny.org www.iyiny.org
Meet with your team and hosts Kālyana Karine AMALRIC Kālyana is her Sanskrit name, Karine is her French one. Born in France now based in New York; she was introduced to yoga in India in 2003, and has been practicing since then. She graduated from Integral Yoga Institute, in NYC, Asanas and Pranayama : Level I 200-Hour; Asanas and Pranayama : Intermediate Level II 176-Hour, Gentle and Chair training 100Hour; and Raja Yoga, the philosophy and psychology of yoga 80-Hour. She is as well a certified kids yoga teacher, graduated from Kidding Around Yoga school. Kālyana is a passionate, spiritual, and artistic person, also dedicated, and practical. Her background is rich in travel, fitness, nutrition and creative work, all formative experiences that have helped her teach spiritual well being, wholeness, and healthy living. Her everyday life embraces yoga, meditation, organic living, and the learning of spiritual teachings. This routine helps her to convey a sense of stability, and mindfulness to students, and others. As an Integral Yoga Hatha teacher she approaches each class as a complete yoga practice, experiencing chanting, asānas or physical poses, a guided deep relaxation, prānayama or breathing techniques, and a brief meditation. She created her company Kālyana Ka in 2015. Her passion is to create and lead people through what she calls Inspired Yoga Travels around the world, known as well as Yoga Vacations'. One country; one theme. Inspired' stands for creativity; Yoga' stands for learning a healthy life style, and Travels/Vacations for FUN, as she believes life is meant to be fun, and lived in joy! Swami Asokananda, a monk since 1975, is one of Integral Yoga s foremost teachers known for his warmth, intelligence, and good humor. His teaching comes out of his own practice and experience while absorbing the wisdom of his Guru, Sri Swami Satchidananda. While he enjoys sharing the practical wisdom of yogic philosophy (especially the great Indian scripture, the Bhagavad Gita), he also loves his practice of Hatha Yoga. He is one of Integral Yoga s primary instructors for Intermediate and Advanced Hatha Yoga Teacher Trainings.
He presently serves as president of the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. Before this position, he served as the President of Satchidananda Ashram Yogaville and Integral Yoga International. Contact Info: Kālyana Karine Amalric Certified Yoga Teacher 500 RYT, founder of Kālyana Ka and Inspired Yoga Travels Cell: +1 914 482 2619 Email : contact@inspiredyogatravels.com www.inspiredyogatravels.com Integral Yoga Institute (212) 929 0585 Email:jayadevih@iyiny.org www.iyiny.org