Yoga Soul Retreat

As human beings living in a fast-paced world, it is of utmost importance to consciously take time to relax, renew and reset, as a way to allow you to truly reconnect with your beautiful soul. By taking care of you, you will have the lifeforce, vision and motivation to live out your ultimate human potential.

“Our intention for this special week of relaxation, yoga, meditation and inspiring workshops, is to allow the sacred environment to restore each soul to its essence, while dissolving all stress through the natural wild of the desert and sea, merged with conscious renewal.”

~ Love, Rachel

After a long search, Rachel and Eric were magnetized to Prana del Mar. Upon visiting this restorative sanctuary, they immediately knew it was the perfect place to hold their retreat for 2019. They are thrilled to offer one full week that is all about loving you. You will be nurtured in mind, body and spirit, through structured yoga practices, workshops, nourishing food, and a peaceful landscape. You will also have the opportunities for additional outings, or simply relax and allow the sound of the ocean waves caressing the shore to refresh your soul.

When you return home, you will bring with you a tool-set useful for daily life. These consciously-developed tools will be woven throughout the wisdom of your deep intelligence. They will assist you to reset daily, and remember no matter where you are, you can open to peace, strength and courage to move through all challenges.

Each day will offer an all levels vigorous morning practice, and a restorative evening practice. Each practice will include meditation and pranayama.

5 optional interactive daily workshops are also included in price:

• Soul Essential oils for everyday integration
• How to weave yoga into daily life, in and beyond the studio, including conscious journaling to clear and steady the mind — Journal included!
• Integrating conscious breathing to enhance life throughout each day
• How to weave yoga into running and other endurance activities (we will go for a light run)
• Therapeutic home yoga practices

All prices for this yoga retreat include:

• 7-nights deluxe accommodations
• Three delicious, healthful meals each day – mainly vegetarian with seafood options several times per week and alternatives for those with dietary restrictions
• Full use of all resort amenities – including the salt water swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, meditation labyrinth, desert gardens, hammocks, and more
• All water, teas, and juices with meals
• Airport transfers from Los Cabos International airport (SJD) on Jan 26th and Feb 2nd
• All sales and hotel taxes

Not included in this yoga retreat:

• Airfare to Los Cabos
• Additional excursions or activities
• Optional massages or spa services
• Alcoholic beverages
• Personal purchases or souvenirs
• Airport transfers on alternate days
• Travel insurance (highly recommended)
• Gratuities

Pricing
$1,950 per person for double-occupancy (shared room)
$2,950 per person for single-occupancy (private room)

Be sure to secure your spot with a non-refundable deposit!

Rachel Cieslewicz
Rachel’s yoga journey started young, at the age of five. She dedicated herself as a student of yoga at the age of 18, while attending the University of Utah. Rachel’s main path is Ashtanga yoga. Her guru is Manju Jois. Other insightful yoga teachers are Sondra Fraleigh, Jeff Silverstein, Stephen Brown, Peter Francyk, and Dan’a Baptiste.

Rachel continuously inspires others to learn what it truly means to live a fulfilling life of joy. Her greatest gift is her son Canyon, he inspires her own deepest love and strength. Her lyrical and purposeful classes carry the intention for others to find their own inner beauty and strength, and to connect with their infinite potential. Her students develop the courage and love, on and off the mat, to manifest their dreams and live a beautiful life. This is all while becoming healthy and strong in body, mind and soul.

Rachel is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a 500-hour E-RYT. She holds a B.S. in exercise sport science from the University of Utah. She integrates yogic philosophy into her other life passions as an elite runner, cyclist and endurance coach. She is a certified Pilates instructor and licensed massage therapist.

Eric Martin
Eric is an exemplary example of a highly-successful businessman living a balanced yogic lifestyle. He holds a B.S. in computer science, with an MBA in business finance and administration. He has spent almost 25 years assisting the turn-around of distressed businesses in many industries. His current role is CIO of a company based in Manhattan with dozens of offices throughout the United States and Canada as his full time job. In his off hours, Eric coaches clients for running and cycling, and assists his loving wife, Rachel, managing Yoga Soul in St. George, Utah. This highlights the truth that it is possible to have a family, run a business, and be a huge asset working an executive role with great health and inspiration due to his healthy lifestyle.

How did Eric find yoga? The truth is, yoga found him and restored his health after 2 separate motorcycle accidents, which left him in severe and chronic pain for 15 years. In 2000, after much searching he ended up in a yoga class in a gym. After a few weeks of attending gym yoga, he found his pain began to subside slightly. But he felt there was more than could be offered in a gym. Thus began a search for a deeper practice. Eric traveled extensively for work. He began seeking yoga studios at each city he visited for work. He was exposed to a plethora of styles and teachers.

In 2003, Eric met Manju Jois on one of his many business trips to New York. Eric was changed by Manju’s powerful and authentic teaching ability. His residual back pain disappeared with Manju as his teacher. Eric has since dedicated himself to training under him. Manju is the pure lineage of Ashtanga since his father Pattabhi Jois passed away several years ago. He teaches a simple, profound practice that sets Eric and anyone whom dedicates to learning under him apart from all who teach an incomplete yoga style. Eric teaches yoga with the spirit of Manju in his heart. He stays close to his Ashtanga roots with perfect adjustments and a humble, yet empowering voice. The opportunity to experience Eric as your teacher is an experience to seek.

For more information about this special yoga retreat, please see the retreat website. To register, you can visit the registration page directly.