Wendy Faith Yoga



YOGA ADVENTURE HEALING RETREAT APRIL 13 - 21, 2013 COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA Join this yoga healing adventure on beautiful magical land and return home relaxed, renewed and inspired in body/mind/spirit! Retreat includes: * Airfare to/from Santa Marta, along Carribean coast of Colombia * Two nights in Bogota at peaceful Anandamayi Hotel (colorful patios, garden, fish ponds, hummingbirds) * Opportunity to volunteer at orphange and home for visually impaired children in Bogota, Luz Y Vida (http://www.ada-adoption.de/english/charity/luz.htm) * Option to visit amazing churches and incredible museums in colorful La Candelaria, old town Bogota * Six nights in Santa Marta on beachfront private property (shared hut accomodations yards from Carribean Sea) * Three lovingly prepared organically grown made-to-order meals/day * Endless supply of local fruits, juices and cerveza * Daily yoga/meditation classes incl. Gentle/Restorative, Vinyasa Flow & Partner/Group yoga * Yoga/Dance, Sound Healing & Pranayama workshops * 90-minute massage from amazing Esalen massage therapist accompanying retreat * Transportation and admission fees to following three day trips: TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK TREK Vast nature reserve home to Santa Marta's most pristine beaches along with mangroves, coral reefs 100 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and archaeological remains of the ancient Tayrona tribes. After a beautiful walk through the jungle, we'll end up on one of the most gorgeous beaches for an afternoon swim and delicious snacks! RAFTING DON DIEGO RIVER Rising in the highest coastal mountain range in world and known for its crystal-clear water, variety of wildlife, hundreds of bird species, lush jungle surroundings and home to to the indigenous Wayúu people, who reside in clusters along the riverbanks. We'll enjoy a leisurely afternoon ride tubing down this majestic river with gentle rapids and falls. QUEBRADA VALENCIA WATERFALL Majestic waterfall emerging in the middle of rain forest, a lovely walk from we are staying! Guide-led hike will take us to a private watering hole at the top. This is a true get away with no cell service, computers or electricity on the land. If you've never unplugged like this before, it is life-changing and amazing! DSL is available up the road if need be but patience is a must! Please consider bringing used clothing for children of all ages, coloring books, crayons, colored pens/pencils books in Spanish, toys, etc. These items would be extremely useful at the orphanage. If you brought items in your luggage, you'd be making room to bring home Colombian souveniers for friends and family! If anyone speaks Spanish, it would be super helpful! The children love art, painting, singing, watching puppets, theater or dance... any activity we can collectively or individually share is welcome! Life is a true gift and so much more so when we share it with others. Some PHOTOS for the retreat can be found on the Facebook event :: https://www.facebook.com/events/153538951470420/ Retreat cost is $1295 (includes everything listed). Travel to/from Bogota must be arranged. Limited space availability. $500 non-refundable deposit due March 10th. Full payment of $1295 required by March 31st. Payment can be made via paypal (or any questions) to: yoga@wendyfaith.com WENDY FAITH'S BIO Wendy Faith brings over 15 years of experience in movement to the mat. She is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor who has been teaching full time since 2007. In the last 3 years, she has focused her yogic studies on Shadow Yoga under the guidance of Mark Horner. She is also a student of ayurveda and a meditation practitioner, which both influence her teaching. In addition, Wendy Faith is a founding member of the bay-area based performance group The Shamanic Cheerleaders and has performed or taught yoga at many festivals including Joshua Tree, Harmony Festival and Symbiosis. She is also an Esalen-massage certified bodyworker trained in craniosacral work. Her experience in dance and the healing arts allows her to weave an organic fluid flow to the practice with a nurturing touch and conscious presence. Wendy Faith's energy, passion and appreciation for life shine through in her teaching. She offers vinyasa, gentle flow, hatha and pre-natal classes in the bay area as well as private sessions, retreats, workshops and bodywork. To set up a private yoga session, bodywork or a workshop in your area, please email: yoga@wendyfaith.com

YOGA ADVENTURE HEALING RETREAT

APRIL 13 - 21, 2013
COLOMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA

Join this yoga healing adventure on beautiful magical land and return home relaxed, renewed and inspired in body/mind/spirit!

Retreat includes:

* Airfare to/from Santa Marta, along Carribean coast of Colombia

* Two nights in Bogota at peaceful Anandamayi Hotel (colorful patios, garden, fish ponds, hummingbirds)

* Opportunity to volunteer at orphange and home for visually impaired children in Bogota, Luz Y Vida (http://www.ada-adoption.de/english/charity/luz.htm)

* Option to visit amazing churches and incredible museums in colorful La Candelaria, old town Bogota

* Six nights in Santa Marta on beachfront private property (shared hut accomodations yards from Carribean Sea)

* Three lovingly prepared organically grown made-to-order meals/day

* Endless supply of local fruits, juices and cerveza

* Daily yoga/meditation classes incl. Gentle/Restorative, Vinyasa Flow & Partner/Group yoga

* Yoga/Dance, Sound Healing & Pranayama workshops

* 90-minute massage from amazing Esalen massage therapist accompanying retreat

* Transportation and admission fees to following three day trips:

TAYRONA NATIONAL PARK TREK
Vast nature reserve home to Santa Marta's most pristine beaches along with mangroves, coral reefs 100 species of mammals, 200 species of birds, 50 species of reptiles and archaeological remains of the ancient Tayrona tribes. After a beautiful walk through the jungle, we'll end up on one of the most gorgeous beaches for an afternoon swim and delicious snacks!

RAFTING DON DIEGO RIVER
Rising in the highest coastal mountain range in world and known for its crystal-clear water, variety of wildlife, hundreds of bird species, lush jungle surroundings and home to to the indigenous Wayúu people, who reside in clusters along the riverbanks. We'll enjoy a leisurely afternoon ride tubing down this majestic river with gentle rapids and falls.

QUEBRADA VALENCIA WATERFALL
Majestic waterfall emerging in the middle of rain forest, a lovely walk from we are staying! Guide-led hike will take us to a private watering hole at the top.

This is a true get away with no cell service, computers or electricity on the land. If you've never unplugged like this before, it is life-changing and amazing! DSL is available up the road if need be but patience is a must!

Please consider bringing used clothing for children of all ages, coloring books, crayons, colored pens/pencils books in Spanish, toys, etc. These items would be extremely useful at the orphanage. If you brought items in your luggage, you'd be making room to bring home Colombian souveniers for friends and family! If anyone speaks Spanish, it would be super helpful! The children love art, painting, singing, watching puppets, theater or dance... any activity we can collectively or individually share is welcome! Life is a true gift and so much more so when we share it with others.

Some PHOTOS for the retreat can be found on the Facebook event :: https://www.facebook.com/events/153538951470420/

Retreat cost is $1295 (includes everything listed). Travel to/from Bogota must be arranged. Limited space availability. $500 non-refundable deposit due March 10th. Full payment of $1295 required by March 31st. Payment can be made via paypal (or any questions) to: yoga@wendyfaith.com

WENDY FAITH'S BIO

Wendy Faith brings over 15 years of experience in movement to the mat. She is a 500-hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor who has been teaching full time since 2007. In the last 3 years, she has focused her yogic studies on Shadow Yoga under the guidance of Mark Horner. She is also a student of ayurveda and a meditation practitioner, which both influence her teaching.

In addition, Wendy Faith is a founding member of the bay-area based performance group The Shamanic Cheerleaders and has performed or taught yoga at many festivals including Joshua Tree, Harmony Festival and Symbiosis. She is also an Esalen-massage certified bodyworker trained in craniosacral work. Her experience in dance and the healing arts allows her to weave an organic fluid flow to the practice with a nurturing touch and conscious presence. Wendy Faith's energy, passion and appreciation for life shine through in her teaching. She offers vinyasa, gentle flow, hatha and pre-natal classes in the bay area as well as private sessions, retreats, workshops and bodywork.

To set up a private yoga session, bodywork or a workshop in your area, please email: yoga@wendyfaith.com