Classical Pilates Retreat in Baja

You are invited to deeply nourish your body, mind, and spirit alongside Susanne, Erika, and our incredible Pilates community. This is a unique opportunity to practice Classical Pilates in Todos Santos, Mexico! The daily menu will include two Pilates classes, walks on the beach, time by the pool, delicious and nourishing food, and deep rest guided meditations.

Included in the cost of this yoga retreat:

• 7-nights accommodation in beautiful rooms
• Twice daily Classical Pilates classes with props and anatomy explorations
• Optional guided deep rest meditation classes
• Three locally-sourced, chef-prepared meals per day
• Labyrinth Walks
• Full use of property amenities
• Airport transfers – on April 27th and May 4th
• All sales and hospitality taxes

Not included:

• Airfare
• Spa Services
• Alcoholic beverages
• Optional surf lessons, horseback riding on the beach, a kayak & snorkel tour, and trips to local towns are all available for an extra cost.
• Travel insurance (recommended)
• Gratuities
• Private Lessons with Erika or Susanne may also be available on a limited basis

Pricing
$2,795 per person for double-occupancy (shared room)
$3,295 per person for single-occupancy (private room)

Payment and Cancellation Policy
* $500 non-refundable deposit reserves your spot. Remaining fees are due no later than January 18, 2024.
* If you cancel your reservation before January 18: you will be refunded fees minus your non-refundable deposit
* If you cancel your reservation after January 18: all fees are non-refundable, unless your space can be filled by someone else

Susanne Staehr
Susanne has been a certified teacher of the Classical Pilates Method for over 20 years and offers alignment-based, energetic and inspiring instruction, both through group classes and privately. Susanne enjoys working with a broad range of clientele from post-surgical patients to active individuals to competitive athletes and professional dancers. In addition, Susanne offers Pilates workshops and teaching clinics around the country and abroad.

Susanne completed the Advanced Pilates Teacher Training Program in 2000 and the Master’s Program at The Pilates Center of Boulder, Colorado, soon after. In 2010, Susanne became a Licensed Teacher Trainer for The Pilates Center’s Teacher Training Program and now focuses some of her time teaching teachers which includes giving a lecture series that covers the entire Classical Pilates curriculum, leading teaching clinics and educational symposiums, and proctoring exams for trainees as they graduate.

In the spirit and practice of living well, Susanne also leads Ayurvedic-based seasonal detoxes two times a year and works privately with clients to create daily rhythms and habits that promote life-changing health and well-being.

Erika Linton, PMA-CPT, Licensed Teacher Trainer
Erika was trained to teach Classical Pilates over twenty years ago by Amy Taylor Alpers and Rachel Taylor Segel. She is a teacher of teachers, sought out by instructors and advanced students from around the country looking to take their practice and training to the highest level.

Erika was first introduced to Pilates as part of her education in classical ballet in 1992. She continued to practice throughout her dance career and became an apprentice to her teachers at Mira Costa College in 1998. As a student (and eventually a teacher) at the Pilates Center of Boulder, Erika completed the Advanced Teacher Training Program in 2002 and The Master’s Program in 2008. She received her certification from The Pilates Method Alliance in 2008. In addition, Erika earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Colorado where she also studied anatomy and kinesiology. She has completed two years of study in embodied anatomy with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. She is also a certified Somatic Polarity Life Coach.

Erika was hand-picked to become one of the first Licensed Teachers for The Pilates Center Teacher Training Program in 2008. In addition to training over fifty teachers, she offered numerous continuing education workshops for Pilates teachers, both in-person and online, and taught at the annual Pilates Method Alliance Conference.

Erika’s teaching style is rooted in classical Pilates and informed by her knowledge of embodied anatomy, dance, yoga, somatic trauma work, and mindfulness practices. She believes wholeheartedly that anyone who commits themselves to the work of Pilates will receive the gift of vibrant, powerful, and embodied well-being that is its promise.

When she’s not in the studio Erika can be found trail running in the redwoods, meditating, practicing yoga, and hosting living room dance parties her three awesome children.

For more information and to register for this special Pilates retreat, please visit the retreat website.