Yoga & Surf Thanksgiving Retreat

Pedasi, Los Santos Province, Panama

KC
Katherine Croston
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Nov 20 - 26, 2017
Group size: 6 - 19
Yoga & Surf Thanksgiving Retreat
Pedasi, Los Santos Province, Panama

Katherine Croston
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Nov 20 - 26, 2017
Group size: 6 - 19

About this trip

MANY PEOPLE LIVE THEIR LIVES
STRUGGLING AGAINST THE CURRENT
WHILE OTHERS USE THE FLOW LIKE A MIGHTY WIND.


If you have never been to Venao, Panamá, you are in for a treat. If you are returning for your second time, or your 20th time, you will understand the call of this magical place. The Boutique Resort Eco Venao will be our home for a week of yoga (Kundalini, Bhakti Vinyasa & Acro Yoga) plus surf, meditation, relaxation, and top line FUN!


YOGA TEACHERS


Katherine Croston is a trained Vinyasa and Kundalini teacher as well a certified Health Coach and chef. Kathy’s focus is simple; to show people that their true nature is love and happiness. She understands that in order to be happy and free that human beings need commitment. A commitment to ourselves to be real, to be true, and to know when to let go of whatever is holding us back from becoming love. She believes in the power of the universe and that it is constantly working in our favor, we just need to align ourselves with it. She describes it as a telephone call, we need to dial the right numbers to get a hold of the right energy, and everything else starts unfolding. Her techniques address Vinyasa style alignment, Bhakti Yoga in its devotion and lessons in love as well as Kundalini yoga for its power for deep transformation and manifesting our highest self. Classes include Asanas (Postures), Mudras (Hand Energetics), Pranayama (Breathing Exercises), and Mantras (Sanskrit Repetition for Transformation).


Leonela Leal has dedicated her life to work on the dynamics of movement. Her parents encouraged her passion for gymnastics, whose art she rediscovered with the introduction of Yoga. Inspired by Love and energetic work, this connection resulted in a multidimensional therapeutic path. She became one of AcroYoga’s youngest certified teachers. Curious to expand in her practice, she also dedicated to the various meditation approaches and Thai Massage therapies. Exploring various styles of these wonderful practices, she feels that expression through movement is liberating and healing. She faithfully believes that each day is a gift and your vocation is to share this feeling.

What’s included

- 6 nights accommodations at beautiful Eco Venao
- Transportation (Monday) from Panama City to Boutique Resort Eco Venao, and back to Panama City (Sunday)
- Daily healthy organic & local meals
- Daily meditation sessions
- 2 daily yoga sessions
- Your first surf comprehensive session

Not included

- Airfare to Panama City

Before You Go

CHECK-IN

Monday from 1pm

CHECK-OUT

Sunday before 12pm

SEASONAL INFORMATION

While the weather cannot be predicted, it is usually sunny and comfortable on the beach at Venao Beach. July, August, and September are the hottest months, while November, December, January, February & March are the breeziest, especially in the evenings. Tropical showers are expected in July-November, but they usually pass quickly, leaving clear blue skies, lots of warmth, and sunshine.

MOBILE / COMMUNICATION INFORMATION

Wireless internet access is available at no extra cost for the duration of your stay.

PASSPORT / VISA

A valid passport is required. If you do not have a valid passport, please speak with your airline carrier in advance or contact the embassy for additional info.

Available Packages

Early Bird Shared (Before October 1)

Use this amazing opportunity to have your own bed in a double or triple room in the Spanish style casa where the retreat is being held. The usual price is $1400 - save $300 by signing up early!

Private Bathroom
Organic Shampoo and Conditioner
Towels and Assorted Amenities
Room Cleaning Service

$1,100
Deposit: $500
Double or Triple Room

The best way to get to know people is by sharing space; here you'll have the chance to do just that but still enjoy the comfort of spacious rooms with gorgeous ocean and mountain views. Pure #yum!

Private Bathroom
Organic Shampoo and Conditioner
Towels and Assorted Amenities
Room Cleaning Services

$1,400
Private Room

Our single rooms offer participants an ideal mix of privacy and comfort and are a great option for those who enjoy their own space for solo downtime.

Private Bathroom
Organic Shampoo and Conditioner
Towels and Assorted Amenities
Room Cleaning Services

$1,900
Hostel Option

Eco Venao's super clean and cool hostel rooms offer an amazing option for travelers on a budget. Just because you love to travel doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune in the process! We promise you'll still enjoy all the transformative experiences our retreat has to offer. Join in, Namasté!

$800
Deposit: $500
Early Bird Private Room (before Oct 1)

Our single rooms offer participants an ideal mix of privacy and comfort and are a great option for those who enjoy their own space for solo downtime.

Private Bathroom Organic Shampoo and Conditioner Towels and Assorted Amenities Room Cleaning Services

$1,500


Itinerary

Sample Itinerary
7 Days and 6 Nights
7:00am: Wake up to the sounds of the jungle; smoothie and teas served 7:30am: Morning yoga class 10:00am: Free time (wander, read, relax, swim!) 1:00pm: Lunch followed by time to nap, surf or participate in optional activities like horseback riding or waterfall hikes 4:00pm: Afternoon yoga class 7:00pm: Dinner 9:00pm: Tuck in early, do some stargazing, or experience the beach town of Venao

Your Organizer


KC
Katherine Croston
2 reviews
We offer different yoga retreats with the intention of helping you connect more deeply to your inner wisdom and live a happy and healthy life. Our retreats offer community-based programs with yoga, live music classes, amazing food, great travels, and lots of fun! Our teaching staff forms a community of dedicated healers, yogis, surfers, and life seekers who enjoy what they do through practicing kindness and responsibility toward each other and their students. We use different techniques to help people transition deep traumas but also overcome small obstacles that only we know, we keep building against ourselves. Our true mission: Set Us Free and Happy! For more, visit us at www.yorepa.com.

Reviews

Harmonize was absolutely beautiful. Each and every person I connected with a blessing in their own way, and I cannot thank Katherine, Leah, and Lila enough for opening up this space and sharing their knowledge with us. The home we stayed in was SO dreamy, and even as a somewhat picky eater, I loved every bit of food that Sara prepared for us, tasty and nutritious! You could really feel the love, dedication, and intention that was put into planning this retreat. We adventured far more than I originally thought we would and I’m so thankful for being able to explore this gorgeous island thoroughly, while also being able to explore myself. I was able to accept every part of me, every emotion, and every other person included. Each moment served as a lesson and a blessing, and it was wonderful knowing that truly all of me was welcome. Thank you so much, and as Leah says, “more please” (hehe)
By Carly B for Harmonize in Paradise Women's Retreat on Apr 03, 2020
This retreat was by far the single best investment I have ever made in myself. When it comes to the basics, the home was absolutely breathtaking, the food was the healthiest and most nourishing I could have dreamed of, and each day was filled with a perfect balance of rest and adventure. But beyond the basics, this retreat was life altering. I learned so much about myself and am so inspired to reframe my entire business. I was met with open arms, love and compassion, honesty and rawness. I was welcomed in the deepest way into a safe and healing family of sisters and healers. Katherine is one of the most beautiful souls I’ve ever met. The amount of love and compassion she puts into everything she does filled my heart with so much joy. She has so much knowledge that she happily shared and even encouraged us to share after the retreat. She truly wants to make this world a better place and it shows in everything she does. The intention behind everything she planned for this retreat was felt so deeply. I will remember this trip for the rest of my life and I will be grateful to Katherine for eternity. Leaving the retreat was so bittersweet. I felt so empowered and strong and capable of handling anything, but I couldn’t help but feel heartbroken in saying goodbye to all the amazing women I met. Traveling home, which is typically a stressful and somewhat anxious time for me, I instead felt so peaceful and calm. I was given so many tools from this retreat that I now use daily and will continue to foster for the rest of my life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
By Lauren M for Harmonize in Paradise Women's Retreat on Mar 17, 2020