Yoga & Meditation in Mexico January 12-18, 2025

Currently a wait list for this retreat – please contact Christine at cschoper@yahoo.com to be put on the list.  thanks!

New Year Renew, Revitalize & Refresh with Christine Schoper & Steven Baird

All levels welcome with a minimum of 6 months current yoga experience or check w/ christine

One of the ways to be more present in our lives is through the daily practice of yoga and meditation.  During our time together, we’ll explore the nature of awareness through somatic movements, asanas and meditation as we seek balance and renewal.   We will immerse ourselves in the river of practice & teachings, from both Yogic & Buddhist traditions,  in order to steep in the wisdom they bring.  In deep practice we can embody strong bones, supple tissues and an open heart & mind – necessary ingredients for connecting with our underlying courage and commitment to lead a wholesome life.  We welcome you to come join us for this experience!

Each day will include a morning session followed by brunch & ample time to play, explore and rest. We’ll come together again late afternoon for restorative yoga and meditation.  Your retreat includes room and board plus all classes throughout the retreat.  Special dietary requests honored when able – please let me know what you need.

Our home for the week will be Villa don Manuel, just south of Zihuatanejo about 10 miles. (close to the international airport)  More details soon!

Quotes from past participants:  “The ease and flow of this program has become a template for what I aspire to in my daily practice.  What I experienced on the mat in Mexico has supported me in being more intentional about my yoga and meditation at home.”                                     “The location, weather and cultural switch is just disorienting enough to become a warm, welcome opening into acceptance, appreciation and being in the moment if one is willing!”  “I can be on my mat with grace, presence and safety.  I can add my body to mind and heart as I transform.”  “This retreat has given me new insights into yoga and the asanas as well as renewed my meditation practice.”  “Very grateful for the meditation tools and eager to try them at home.” “It was inspiring to be in your presence and to see how you two very capably weave your individuality into a shared offering.”  “Christine’s winter yoga retreat brings light to the darkest time of year.  The setting, the warmth and the beauty of the place are all part of it.  But the yoga, meditation and community Christine & Steve create are at the heart of it.”

Registration:

Contact cschoper@yahoo.com or (360) 385-7771.  Shared room with one other person:  $1400 for 6 nights, 3 meals/day + yoga/meditation classes.  Private room: $1700 for 6 nights, 3 meals/day + yoga/meditation classes!   To reserve your space, please pay $300 refundable deposit.(with credit card online – see payment page OR zelle pay to cschoper@yahoo.com or personal check to Christine Schoper.   Full payment due by December 1, 2024.  If the retreat is cancelled for any reason, all payments will be refunded.  If you cancel: full refund anytime before November 15, 2024 minus $100 processing fee.  If you  cancel after November 15, 2024,  I will try to fill your space and issue you a refund, minus $100 processing fee.  If i cannot fill your space, you will be responsible for 1/2 the retreat fee.  No refund for cancellations for personal convenience – only medical/family emergencies after November 15, 2024.

Steve has a mindfulness meditation teacher certification from Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield.  He also has extensive training in the Shambhala tradition and meditates daily, either on the cushion or in life! He is a retired fine arts bronze caster.   Christine has been practicing yoga for 30 years and teaching for 11 years.  She has completed 200 hour RYT with Kripalu yoga and 500 hour RYT with Tias Little/Prajna yoga.  Currently she is studying with Kaila June/Somakinese, deepening her understanding of movement as medicine.  She is a retired RN and LMT as well.   Together they promise to create a lovely, lively retreat rhythm, weaving what they’ve learned and offering it with gentle guidance and humor.  

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