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HARAMARA | MEXICO RETREAT
MAY 20 - 27, 2023
Haramara Retreat Center + Video of Haramara
ARRIVAL
You’ve landed in Puerto Vallarta and your driver welcomes you with a cold drink and a warm hello. Let’s go. How long until we’re there? 45 minutes. There’s more jungle than you expected, lush and green. Welcome to Mexico.
SATURDAY
This place is AMAZING. Beyond what you’d dreamed. Breathtaking views in every direction. Your bare feet on wood floor, organic cotton everything and a shower that you’ll never forget. You wander into the pool before meeting the group for dinner. The food is delicious. You’re hungrier than you thought. More guacamole please.
SUNDAY
Air warm on your skin. You open your eyes and remember where you are. The breeze is part ocean, part jungle. Paradise. The yoga challenges and supports you in all the right ways. You’re excited to learn. You nap and pool and nap and pool. The evening yoga felt like a dream. Over dinner there’s lots of laughter and a few sunburns. These people are nice.
MONDAY
Hot shower, coffee, and you're off to class. You’re enjoying every minute and finding peace in the simple rhythm of this place. You feel different. Your muscles and intuition are speaking. You feel taller. You’re sore in the best way. Massage? Yes please.
TUESDAY
Rising and setting with the sun. Watching the birds soar. Hearing the tide roll in. Your teacher talks about balance around, balance within. What a lovely concept. Meditation is starting to come with ease. It’s working.
WEDNESDAY
You have stamina. Less fear. These paths easy under your feet. So many shades of green. The lushness of this land calms your mind. You’re looking forward to the evening yoga class. Long slow poses. You can’t remember when you slept this good.
THURSDAY
You forget about your phone. Emails. The sun tells the time and the stars give you direction. This is how it’s supposed to be. You can feel it.
FRIDAY
Your last full day of the retreat. You soak up every moment. Poolside plans that may or may not ever happen. The connections are real. This part matters.
SATURDAY
You don’t want to leave. Yoga settles these feelings. Home won’t be the same because you’re not the same. Breakfast is full of goodbyes and see you laters and thank you’s and I’m just so grateful. Viva La Mexico.
SECOND ANNUAL HARAMARA RETREAT
A personalized experience surrounded by nature, focused on yoga. 4 hours of daily practice tailored to you, vibrant meals, pristine beaches and jungle paths to explore. Haramara is its own medicine. Begin your day meditating to the music of birds, breathing in rhythm with the waves as the sun rises. Practice surrounded by green in all directions. Soak sore muscles in the saltwater infinity pool. Fall asleep reading on the terrace’s chaise lounge. Unwind with Yin Yoga cast by a brilliant sunset. As the moon rises, listen to the music of the jungle and count more stars than you’ve ever seen. This is paradise.
Haramara sits on 12 private acres. A network of trails connect 18 individual casitas, two yoga shalas, an open air dining room and terrace at the saltwater infinity pool. Everything you need, nothing you don’t. The rooms do not have electricity or wifi, but a hot shower and warm candlelight will illuminate your evenings. Charge devices in the restaurant and pick up a signal at the highest point on the property, but our mission is to embrace presence.
Jennifer’s 20 years of experience leading 75+ retreats will expand your practice of vinyasa, hatha, mayofascial release, yin, restorative, pranayama and meditation. The morning practices will be energizing, focusing on mobility + strength. Evening sessions will be grounded + slow, concentrating on calming the nervous system and releasing connective tissue.
Contact me with questions and/or explore https://haramararetreat.com/
DAILY SCHEDULE
6:30 - 7:00am Coffee/Tea/Fruit
7:00 - 7:30am Meditation (optional)
7:30 - 9:00am Solar Yoga Practices - Hatha + Vinyasa
9:00 - 10:00am Breakfast
10:00 - 4:00pm Lunch + Swim + Massage + Optional Excursions
4:00 - 6:00 Lunar Yoga Practices - Yin, MFR, Restorative
6:30 - 7:30pm Dinner
7 night retreat begins Saturday, 5/20 with 3-7pm check-in + welcome dinner
Retreat concludes Saturday, 5/27 with yoga + breakfast. Check-out is at 11am
Arrive + depart in/out of PVR in the mid-late afternoon
TRANSPORTATION
Book flights in/out of Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) mid-late afternoon
Picked up/drop off coordinated by Haramara, a 45-60 minute ride from PVR
INCLUDED
7 nights accommodations + housekeeping + taxes
3 daily gourmet meals + juices, dietary requests honored
Morning coffee + tea + snacks
Morning 30 minute meditation
Morning Solar Practices – Hatha + Vinyasa Yoga
Evening Lunar Practices – Yin, MFR, Restorative
Infinity saltwater pool
Private beach access
Private spa access
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare to Puerto Vallarta (PVR)
Ground Transportation. The cost of each shuttle is split among those who arrive/depart at the same time, organized by Haramara. The shuttle is $90 from the airport to Haramara and $65 from Haramara to the airport
Spa services, massages, facials, manicures, pedicures
Beer, wine and margaritas are available for purchase at dinner
Gratuities for Haramara staff ($100 USD)
LODGING
Rooms are booked on a first come, first served basis. Early registration is highly recommended. Pricing Includes 7-nights accommodations, all meals and programming. Explore the property here. I'll do my best to pair you with a roommate(s), let me know if you already have one when registering.
AVAILABLILITY
As of 4/28/2023, there’s 1 female dorm bed available
REGISTER
Single - $3500 WAITLIST ONLY
Double - $2900 WAITLIST ONLY
Triple - $2500 WAITLIST ONLY
Quad - $2200 WAITLIST ONLY
Dorm - $2000 1 AVAILABLE
CANCELLATION
Your $400 deposit is non-refundable. The remainder of your payment will be refunded for cancellations through February 20, 2023. The remainder of your payment will be refunded after February 20, 2023 if a new participant registers. If Jennifer cancels this retreat for any reason, your entire payment will be refunded in full.