Personal Empowerment & Awakening Retreat

Stann Creek Town, Belize

NY
Nova Yoga & Retreats
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Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2020
Group size: 1 - 18
Personal Empowerment & Awakening Retreat
Stann Creek Town, Belize

Nova Yoga & Retreats
  • Email address verified
21 reviews

Mar 29 - Apr 4, 2020
Group size: 1 - 18

About this trip

Harness your inner bliss by joining us for a week-long retreat in the tranquil mountainous beauty of Belize. So often, the good feelings we chase in life elude us. Sometimes life just gets in the way, but more often than not, we are the ones in the way of ourselves. On this retreat, we will take the time to nurture our inner intuition, through different yogic practices focused on creating inner harmony & healing. Through these practices we will develop skills to secure the inner innate bliss that we already possess in every moment. This is an empowering and transformative experience with effects that will last long after your departure.


 On this week-long retreat, our goal is to bring you back to the heights of your inner experiences, and expand them to new levels through yoga, meditation, and through profound personal connections with other guests. Our offerings include ancient yogic wisdom in the form of Pranayama (breathing exercises), mantra, chanting, asanas (yoga poses), and story telling.


The experience will be led by two E-RYT 500 Certified instructors, Aaliya Noorani and Diala Hamed. We have a passion for the spiritual and transformative potential of the yoga practice, and want to share with you these experiences to help you live your best life. Our week long retreat will include daily yoga, meditation, and cultural activities, all of which are focused on relaxing your mind, enhancing your clarity, and empowering your spirit. In the in-between time we encourage self-reflection with the option for many add-ons excursions such as zip lining, waterfall trekking, visiting Mayan ruins and caves and touring the caribbean ocean.  All levels of yoga experience, and all people are welcome! 


We ask a $300 non-refundable deposit to hold your space. The rest of your payment will be due in two parts.






Meet Your Teachers

Aaliya Noorani


Aaliya is an E-500 RYT Vancouver, Canada based yoga instructor. Having studied in the birth place of yoga, India-  Aaliya’s classes integrate traditional foundations of physical asana, pranayama (breath work), yoga philosophy and mantra (chanting) meditation with a present day approach to philosophy and practice that provides students with a whole and integrative experience. Aaliya has taught yoga in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia and has found an approach to teaching yoga that is accessible and informative to practitioners of all backgrounds and level of experience. Yoga has strengthened her connection to self by finding a balanced practice of patient discipline and experiencing playfulness through the union of breath and movement. Traditional philosophy, mythology and mantra are the heart of her practice. The mythological stories and classical teachings offer a gateway to the universal experiences of what it means to be human. These practices provide wisdom that connect her to her ancestral roots and our innate expansive capacity. Ancient chants that still the mind and leave a permeating vibrational shift within us. It is with this passion for the ‘yuj’ (union) of all parts of what the practice truly provides that she shares with her students.


Diala Hamed


(E-RYT 500) Raleigh, North Carolina native Diala was introduced to yoga in 2011 while earning her B.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics. After a few classes, she noticed a shift in her mind and body. This shift sparked her curiosity about the philosophy of yoga, and lead her to complete her 200 hour YTT in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. In an immersion program, she studied the practices which ultimately help us become our most humble and content selves. In November 2018 she earned her 300 hr certification at Akhanda Yoga School in Rishikesh, India. She has since taught and participated in yoga across the globe in over 10 countries, across Europe, Asia, and Australia. She spent ten days in silent meditation (Vipassana) in New Zealand to better understand her mind. Yoga has taught Diala to ride the waves of life instead of trying to fight them. She believes wherever you are in your practice is always enough, but when you’re ready she’ll give you the extra push you need to pass your expectations.

What’s included

  • 6 Nights Accommodation
  • 3 Organic Meals a day
  • Airport Transfer
    Approx. 2 1/2 hours from BZE airport. One group shuttle to and from retreat center
  • Day trip to the Ocean
    Full day excursion to the Caribbean
  • All Yoga
    & yogic activités

What’s not included

  • Flights
    To catch the shuttle to the eco retreat center book your flight to arrive by 2pm on Sunday March 29, and depart no earlier than 12pm Saturday April 4th
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    You can also take a very short domestic flight from BZE to Dangriga. From Dangriga is a 30min taxi ride to Sattva. (approx. $40 USD)

Available Packages

1 person Garden House

This is a beautiful bohemian style wooden house situated in the middle of the Sattva Land gardens. Offering 3 double rooms, shared outdoor bathrooms and composting toilets, the Garden House is the perfect place to retreat on a budget, in style.

$1,575
Deposit: $300
1 person Stone House

The Stone House is a true small castle in the jungle, built out of limestone and hardwood timbers. The structure houses 3 single beds. Attached you will find an outdoor bathroom– large stone walk-in shower, and flushing toilet. Being the most remote of all, it is a nice 10-minute walk up a

wide winding road into the Jungle.

$1,575
Deposit: $300
Shala Cabins

Sattva offers 3 of these beautiful luxury Eco-luxury cabins with views of the jungle, plenty of room and amazing indoor bathrooms, complete with zen gardens:

$1,725
Deposit: $300


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Nova Yoga & Retreats
21 reviews
Nova Yoga provides you an experience that transforms the way you see and feel the world around you. Through carefully planned retreats, classes and events, we give you the tools to experience the magic of the present moment and dive deeper into your unique natural bliss. This includes learning to be still and accepting yourself exactly as you are. We believe you don't need to add anything to your being, but rather take away the build-up of stress, expectations and limiting beliefs impressed on us throughout our lives. All are welcome!

Reviews

SP
Wonderful! Three instructors shared their expertise and guidance through yoga, meditation, how to show care for yourself (in actual practical ways!), and much more... Delicious lunch with lots of variety (and plenty of it!). Thank you for the thought and care that went into planning every part of this, and the genuineness with which you all deliver. Can't say enough good things about Nova Yoga - and I Love that this company makes their classes accessible to anyone whose financial situation might be a barrier. Thanks for all!!
By Sarah P for Awaken the Heart, Free the Voice: Winter Renewal Retreat on Feb 07, 2024
A most wonderful day. Yoga + journaling + sound healing + dance ++ amazing instructors and supportive community. Want to sign up for the next one tomorrow :-)
By Maureen T for Awaken the Heart, Free the Voice: Winter Renewal Retreat on Jan 31, 2024
I went a true transformation in my life during Yoga teacher training. I experience the true essence of myself, came face to face with my fears and stood up for myself even when I was afraid. Now as move forward, I move with confidence in knowing that I did my best, Nova Yoga taught me well, and I can move forward as a Yogi to help others!! Thank you to all the amazing teachers and speakers who came to pour knowledge into our systems which transformed into wisdom.
By Erica J for 200 hour Nova Yoga Teacher Training on May 10, 2023
It was everything I hoped for and more, I absolutely recommend Nova Yoga for in person teacher training.
By Katina G for 200 hour Nova Yoga Teacher Training on May 08, 2023
NB
I had a wonderful time and met some great people/community in an authentic and connecting way. The food was amazing too!
By Nathan B for Blooming Mini-Retreat on May 24, 2022
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