Yoga Retreat

The Yoga Haven presents:

Retreat to Mexico with Maggie Kavanagh
Saturday February 23 to Saturday March 1, 2008
Call (403) 225-0580 to register.

Where: 30 minutes south of Cancun in the village of Puerto Morelos

When: Saturday February 23rd to Saturday March 1st, 2008.

Accommodations: Villas Shanti

Rooms: Shared accommodations of two per room. Each room is equipped with a small kitchenette, bathroom and 2 beds.

Cost: $1000 U.S. per person for the week. Cost includes yoga, accommodation, breakfast, lunch and a welcoming and farewell dinner.

Deposit: $600 U.S upon registration with the remainder due by December 15, 2007. Payment by money order only. Please make payment out to The Yoga Haven and drop off at Suite 206, 9919 - Fairmount Dr. S.E., Calgary, Alberta.

Airfare & Transportation: Not included but available through Air Canada. Please forward flight information to The Yoga Haven once booked. Note that flights must be booked to Cancun and Puerto Morelos is reached by taxi bus from the airport.

Yoga Experience: All levels are welcome, but beginners should be prepared to modify poses to suit their abilities.

Class times: (May be subject to change)

9:00am to 11:00am : A general 2 hour class with a specific focus; such as back bends, inversions, etc.
5:00pm to 7:00pm : A more restorative class that will also include some pranayama and meditation.

About Puerto Morelos, Mexico: Puerto Morelos is a small fishing village located on the Riviera Maya and surrounded by a marine preserve. This unique location has restricted development to a strip of approximately 3 by 10 blocks retaining that small town feel. The Riviera Maya has many attractions beginning with its archeology, beautiful beaches, its reef, and most importantly its people! The town supports a nice range of restaurants offering everything from local Mexican fare to vegetarian, Asian, Italian and even Hungarian.

Attractions in & around Puerto Morelos:

Ruins - Tulum is located 100 Kms South of Puerto Morelos, the only walled Mayan ruin located in front of the Caribbean Sea. Chichén Itzá is a larger Mayan ruin located inland, about a 2-3 hr drive from Puerto Morelos. It is the largest Mayan Ruin on the Yucatan peninsula.
Cenotes - "Cenotes" are freshwater sinkholes of sweet, crystalline water that are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and even diving, they are truly a whole different world to explore.
Reefs - The coral reef in Puerto Morelos is a natural reserve or Reef National Park. This reef is the second largest coral reef in the world, where you can expect transparent waters and extensive marine life bordered by white 'talcum powder' sandy beaches. Ideal for diving, snorkeling or swimming and since the beach is protected by the reef, it's waters are calm and very safe.
Jungle - Just south of Tulum is the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve which is the largest protected area in the Mexican Caribbean (approx. 1.3 million acres) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, unique for its geography, wetlands and 23 known archeological sites. The area has 103 known mammal and 336 known bird species, and is also an important nesting site for two endangered sea turtle species. This area is perfect for kayaking, fishing or even ecological tours.