Deep Inhale,

Exhale it all out.

Welcome.

Retreat into a five day transformational journey co-created by Shanti Vida, Creative Conscious Hub based in Barcelona & Amatecamp, energetic healing center in the sacred mountains of Tepoztlán, México. 

Our New Year’s TRANSFORM Retreat is carefully woven by practices, rituals, and workshops to reflect upon 2019’s harvest, re-align into your unique purpose, refresh the mind-body-soul, & recharge as we transition into a new cycle. 

2020 is almost here, time to elevate our vibrations, time to TRANSFORM.

MEET AMATECAMP 

Amatecamp, is a unique retreat center located in the magical mountains of Tepoztlán, Morelos, México. The magical space is surrounded by the constant presence of Mother Nature’s 4 elements, taking you into a space of balance, harmony and consciousness. 

Getting there:

Tepoztlán is a Mexican town south of Mexico City. It is famous for being the birthplace of Quetzalcoatl, the Aztec god that was shaped like a feathered serpent. Tepoztlán is 1.5 hrs away from Mexico City, you can arrive to Amatecamp by car or by bus from Mexico City airport. 

MEET SHANTI VIDA

Shanti Vida ia a Creative Conscious Hub located in the heart center of Barcelona. This urban sanctuary holds space for therapeutic experiences, teachings of yoga, words of coaching and creative methods of self exploration. We come to humbly share what we know, continue our learning, and practice with all of you who are willing to explore with us.

• RICARDO CAVAZOS

ASHATHA Yoga Teacher & Nature Lover

Born in the Mexican jungle, Ricardo’s creative vision and Virgo spirit helped him translate his love for nature into this vibrant healing center in the mountains of Tepoztlán: Amatecamp. Find him guiding our healing temazcal, conscious hiking & cacao ceremony, as well as his unique ASHATHA Yoga practice: a fusion between Ashtanga and Hatha carefully crafted after more than 800YTT in diverse trainings, with a deep emphasis on Pranayama and Meditation, allowing you to consciously move and connect with every inch of your body. Ricardo’s intention is to empower your spirit to elevate your energy and transform your own reality.  

• CLAUDIA SAHUQUILLO

The Artist #skinisthenewcanvas

Claudia Sahuquillo started drawing before she started walking. She grabbed a brush

for the first time at 6 years old, and she hasn’t put them down since then. Claudia studied Fine Arts in Valencia, her hometown. Now she lives in Barcelona, where she has studied a Master of Research in Art and Design. Her current project, Skin is the new canvas, celebrates the most natural part of humans and their bodies and brings art to our consciousness. For her, feeling paint on skin helps connect you internally and allows a deeper understanding of our own body in relation to ourselves. 

• DES MCNAMEE

Motivational, Mindfulness & Meditation Coach

Blessed with many experiences, socially and professionally, Des shares her gift

of compassionate understanding towards those of us who, by default, run against

a string of expiry dates and deadlines. She dedicates herself to the practice of yoga,

meditation and motivational coaching (NLP). Shanti Vida is her precious wish to all beings – a wish for peace in life. Her 1:1 coaching sessions will help you bring clarity into your unique calling here on Earth and how to transform your inspiration into actions. 

• VIDYA TASA

Birth Doula, Yoga Teacher and Reiki Healer

Vidya is a birth doula, yoga teacher, and metaphysical healer based in Toronto. She is an advocate for women’s health and wellness, facilitating empowerment circles around the world through her project Expressions by Vidya. With more than 500hrs of training in different disciplines (Hatha Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Pre/Post-Natal Yoga, currently working towards a degree in Women’s Studies), Vidya’s teaching style emphasizes the importance of a mind-body-soul connection and “embodying one’s own body”. Through creative and mindful movement we will cultivate our unique essence and embody our truest selves. 

• SOFIA BANDERA

Yin Yoga Teacher & Space Holder

This passionate and driven Aries stepped into the healing world since she was 15 years old after a long journey in the dance world. Having experienced and learned herself an array of healing techniques (Vinyasa Yoga, Yin Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga), Sofia will guide our soft yet profound Yin Yoga practice, our cacao ceremony & ecstatic dance. Committed to sharing, connecting and spreading healers, rituals and practices around the globe, Sofia is thrilled to hold space & walk this journey with you. 

1. PLANT-BASED FOOD

We believe in taking mindfulness, love and dedication into each plate. From daily tropical fruits to homemade Kombucha, from traditional Mexican guacamole to and fresh out of the oven pizza, you will experience delicious, healthy vegetarian/vegan meals at Amatecamp. Food allergies and dietary requests will be taken into account.

Each day is carefully curated by rituals, practices, workshops and ceremonies through Shanti's holistic method of BALANCE, SLEF-LOVE & JOY:

BALANCE → Day 1 & 2

Balance is our grounding, our starting point for true self-exploration. It is our foundation for Self Love. Our practice here will be focused on helping us become still, slowing down the mind and body. When we have a calm mind we have a greater capacity to feel the right vibrations that teach us what we need. 

SELF-LOVE → Day 2 & 3

Self Love enables us to have presence and forgiveness towards ourselves and the world outside of us. In our Self Love practices we learn how to observe our inner voice and start to dive beneath the stream of thoughts. We tune into our self awareness & our intuition. We study who we are and how we relate to the world around us.

JOY → Day 3 & 4

Joy is the celebration and the result of a journey through Balance and Self Love. Our practices of Joy are to celebrate our unbounded freedom. We explore our true nature, our limitations and breaking free to feel joy. 

*All of our teachings are suitable to all levels from beginners to advance.