Nepal Yoga and Trekking Retreat

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      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
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      Oct 14 - 28, 2018
      Group size: 5 - 14
      Nepal Yoga and Trekking Retreat
      Nepal

      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
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      27 reviews

      Oct 14 - 28, 2018
      Group size: 5 - 14

      About this trip

      Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Nepal on a 14 day trekking and yoga excursion. Each day will begin with daily yoga asana and meditation.  Morning yoga will be followed with fully guided excursions to ancient temples, a monastery to receive an intimate tour and teaching, and will spend days exploring historical sites in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Pokhara. After spending 7 days touring the Kathmandu valley, we will begin trekking the famous Annapurna trail. Over the coming 6 days we will trek through rhododendron forests, Gurung villages, and scenic trails in the high Himalaya to the Annapurna Conservation Area before returning to Kathmandu to conclude your trip. 

      Immortalize your adventure with a private photo session from renowned photographer, speaker, and visual story-teller Pete Longworth. All participants have the option of booking a private photography session with Pete. Additionally, Pete will be leading a very special Art of Seeing blindfolded yoga experience. 

      Private Photo Session Pete Longworth

      We have the profound opportunity of hosting Pete Longworth on this adventure. A photo session with Pete is not simply about being photographed. Pete is an artist that guides individuals into an experience of their own nature. It is an opportunity to be truly seen and celebrated and to radically change the way you see yourself and this world. 

      Celebrate You: Pete is passionate about evoking the often masked beauty that breathes within his subjects. Beyond the timeless gift of stunning images of yourself, revel in the experience of truly being seen and celebrated by a trusted artist. 

      Celebrate Your Work: For those needing photos for stock images for developing their business or social media, Pete's seductive storytelling offers you the ultimate backstage pass to the Rockstar within. Elevate yourself and your business with this rare opportunity to be seen and captured by one of the most revered photographers in the industry.

      A celebrated visual storyteller, Pete has exhibited internationally and adorned the screens of Cannes. He is a two-time winner at the New York Independent Film Festival and was selected as Australia's featured artist for their National Day. Pete has also headlined Sydney's famous Vivid light festival with an interactive installation that graced the front facade of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Shifting hearts and minds around the globe, Pete has taken the stage for Nikon, Apple, Wanderlust, Lululemon and the Australian Government.

      COST

      A private Photo Session with Pete is being offered for $490.00. A discounted rate from his normal offering just for you. 

      “Beyond capturing the image, Pete creates a magical experience.
      — Natasha Roberts

      Included

      Included

      Airport Transfer *$10 if you do not arrive during pick up times

      All meals on site *Kathmandu tour days, lunch will be purchased by individuals at restaurant of their choice. 

      Yoga and meditation sessions

      04 nights accommodations Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu

      02 nights accommodations Namo Buddha Resort

      02 nights accommodations White Pearl Hotel Pokhara

      06 nights fully supported trekking adventure including sherpas, accommodations, meals, and guides 

      Transportation between locations

      Annapurna Conservation permit fees

      Trekking guide and porter

      All necessary government taxes 

      Sight-seeing tours and applicable fees

      Local Guide in Namo Buddha

      Not Included

      Not included

      Airfare to and from Kathmandu Nepal

      Lunch in Kathmandu on tour days

      Airport Transfer *if you choose to arrive outside of pick up time ($10)

      Nepalese Visa Fees

      Travel Insurance

      Airfare

      Private Session with Pete Longworth

      Personal expenses such as laundry, tipping, telephone bill etc.

      Any other services not listed in the inclusions

      Payment and Cancellation Policy

       

      PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY
      Payment Schedule:
      A non-refundable deposit of $700.00 is due at time of registration. 
      This deposit is non-refundable AND non-transferable. 
       

      Early Bird rate: 
      Payment in full by January 1st, 2018.
       

      Late registration rate: $3,200.00 
       

      Final payment in full is due no later than August 14th, 2018 (roughly 60 days prior to training start).
       

      Late payment fee: 
      Any payments made after August 14th, 2018 will be assessed an additional $300 fee.
       

      Cancellation Policy:
      The $700.00 deposit is non-refundable and non-transferable.
       

      Cancellations on or before January 1st 2018: 
      You will forfeit your deposit of $700.00 plus a cancellation fee of $100.00. 
      The remainder of your payment will be refunded to you *if payment larger than $700.00
       

      Cancellations on or after February 1st 2018: 
      You will forfeit ALL money rendered.
      This cancellation policy is strict and firm. We recommend that you purchase cancellation/travel insurance to protect your investment.
       

      Itinerary

      For detailed itinerary click here

      Physical Demand

      This trip is physically demanding. Upon registration you will be asked to sign a waiver. We will be sending out training tips to help you prepare physically and mentally for our time together. 

      Available Packages

      Lynn's Balance Due
      $1,300

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      SG
      Selena Garefino Yoga LLC
      27 reviews
      Selena Garefino began practicing yoga when she was 13 years old. Yoga has been and continues to be for Selena, a vehicle for learning to shift from habitual emotional and behavior tendencies towards serving highest possibility. Selena completed her first vinyasa training with Core Power Yoga. She went on to study with Sarah Powers, Melina Meza, Anne Phyfe, Nicolai Bachman, Elena Brower, Douglas Brooks, Rod Stryker, and Noah Mazé. She has studied Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Pre-natal and Postpartum Yoga, Vinyasa, and Hatha Yoga. Selena is dedicated to teaching movement through artful alignment to support her students on and off of their mats. Her classes offer yoga and meditation as a mechanism to shift the way we offer ourselves in all aspects of our lives and as a tool for granting profound healing in our bodies, our hearts, and ultimately our relationships. Selena is a PhD Candidate in South Asian Anthropology. And holds an MPH in International Health.

      Reviews

      CW
      This is my second retreat with Selena. Each experience is curated and designed to unlock something specific inside yourself. Every detail has been sought out and the entire retreat was filled with special memories I will cherish. I came away feeling saturated with creativity and inspiration. The venue and accommodations were magic, and I loved each beautiful sunrise over the Tuscan hills. The practices were a wonderful mix of unique movements and storytelling. Each story unlocked something new and insightful within. I spent so much time writing and crafting my own stories. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough. This is a gift to give yourself that you will never regret.
      By Crystal W for Myth and the Heart of Practice 2023 on Aug 29, 2023
      An amazing yoga retreat with Selena. She goes above and beyond, tells mythical stories in a beautiful way, her yoga practices are so healing - unlocking parts of you that may have been closed for a long time. My husband and I had an amazing time and we made wonderful connections with people on the retreat. The island Amorgos is so so beautiful too and the hotel staff are simply amazing. We loved everything. Thank you so much.
      By Nikita S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 06, 2023
      A wonderful retreat, great for people who want to find a new love for life , beautiful island , and great people , wonderful views , plenty of nourishing food and experiences. If you’re looking to go on retreat , consider retreat with Selena.
      By Joseph S for Emergence Retreat to Greece 2023 on Jul 05, 2023
      I cannot praise Selena enough for creating such a beautiful, rich, life transforming retreat. I brought my 18 year old daughter with me, and we both felt safe and held as Selena expertly guided us through healing and transformative breath, meditation and yoga practices. The retreat center was flawless, the Greek islands are otherworldly, the food was to die for. We left feeling rejuvenated, more alive in our bodies and spirits, deeply inspired. We made life-long friends out of the other retreat participants, that is the energy and tone that Selena helped create. My daughter and I will be following her around the world on more retreats for years to come. Go to one of her retreats. Just do it, it will change your life.
      By Sarah M for Presence and Power Greece Retreat 2022 on Sep 29, 2022
      My experience was more than I expected. The Aegialis Hotel & Spa was the most magical place I've ever stayed, the staff were all wonderful, they were kind, helpful and just some of the best people you could ever meet! There are breath taking views from every room, the open air dining area with the most spectacular view created the most relaxing dining experience of my life. I met Selena Garefino on Facebook and I enrolled in her online yoga teacher training in 2020 during my treatment and healing from breast cancer(not to mention a worldwide pandemic)! The yoga program that Selena created for us was so potent and powerful, morning asana and a restorative practice with soul soothing breath work in the evening was perfectly crafted for us in the moment as things were evolving during the retreat(all from a yoga space with a view of the sea) this was my first in person meeting with Selena and she is as kind in person as she has been over zoom for the last 2 years I've been studying with her! She is already so knowledgeable in many movement modalities and her academic accomplishments are too many to mention here(so impressive!) she is a self proclaimed forever student! As a bonus Dr. Paula Sauer( a decorated physical therapist and our anatomy teacher in Selena's trainings) was on retreat with us, so nice to meet her as well! I have memories that will last a life time from this retreat, the people I met here are going to be lifelong friends! These amazingly beautiful people made me feel safe, seen and heard in a way no one else ever has! They were so kind, giving and loving which was so comforting for me because I traveled to Greece alone(most had a friend or loved one with them). They were from different walks of life from me but they made me feel included. I learned so much from everyone I met, lessons that I will carry into my everyday life. If you are like me and have no one that shares your interest in yoga or travel don't be afraid to travel alone, the people of the world are beautiful, kind and helpful, just do your research and make your travel plans well ahead of time and give yourself time to get to Amorgos, it is a 6 hour ferry ride from Piraeus port, you can buy your tickets on line and all the logistics are well worth the experience!!!! Selena welcomes everyone, because yoga is for everyone no matter if you have never done an asana pose in your life Selena will be right by your side safely guiding you, I promise she will take care of you body and spirit! More than anything this experience has feed my soul and I am planning to go on Selena's retreat in Italy next year, her payment plan makes it possible for me and I am so thankful! Thank you so very much Selena for creating this life changing experience!!! I love you!!!
      By Pamela A for Presence and Power Greece Retreat 2022 on Sep 09, 2022
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