Roots & Renewal: A Journey Through Yogic Traditions and Modern Wellness | 28 April - 5 May, 2025
Traditional Yogic Teachings
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Sadhana
Transform your life with a daily practice of yoga, breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. Draw from ancient traditions like Hatha and Raja yoga to build inner peace and discipline. Whether you want to boost your physical or spiritual well-being, this daily routine will help you unlock your true potential.
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Satsang
Join our daily gatherings for uplifting discussions on yoga philosophy. Explore topics like life purpose (dharma) and how to bring spiritual wisdom into your everyday life. These sessions create a strong sense of community and support your personal growth.
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Yogic Philosophy
Explore the timeless wisdom of yogic philosophy and how it applies to modern life. Learn to balance your physical practice with spiritual mindfulness, and discover how ancient yoga teachings can guide you in living with more purpose, peace, and fulfillment.
Modern Health and Well-being Insights
Scientific Knowledge and Neuroscience
Discover how easy it is to feel better with the latest tips from brain science and mindfulness. Our sessions offer straightforward ways to manage stress, stay calm, and improve your mood. Learn practical techniques that fit into your daily life and start seeing real changes in your mental well-being.
Transform Your Health with Yoga and Lifestyle
Learn how to enhance your yoga practice with modern health techniques like mindfulness-based stress reduction and simple lifestyle changes. These approaches not only help you manage stress but also promote long-term physical and mental wellness. Discover how integrating these practices can lead to a more balanced, healthier life.
Cultural and Recreational Activities
Explore Guatemala
Enjoy excursions to local cultural landmarks and immerse yourself in thenatural beauty of the region. From volcano hikes to lake swims, this retreat balancesstructured learning with personal downtime to reconnect with nature.
Nutritious Meals
Savor delicious, locally sourced meals designed to nourish the body and support your practice. Meals will emphasize fresh, organic ingredients that promote holistic well-being.
Cultural Traditions
Experience the vibrant traditions of Guatemala, including local customs and practices that enhance your understanding of global spiritual traditions.
Prepared to Start Your Wellness Transformation Today?
“This retreat is designed for those looking to deepen their yoga practice while gaining modern scientific perspectives on health and well-being. Join us for a transformative experience that nurtures both mind and body, set against the stunning backdrop of Guatemala.”
Meet Your Teachers
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Emilie Perz
Emilie Perz is the creator of Sequential Body and has served as a lead teacher trainer for several yoga institutions, including YogaWorks, Yoga Medicine, and Equinox, and continues to create anatomy curriculum for several yoga and Pilates brands such as Equinox and Ara Pilates.
Emilie is a dedicated yogi with over 22 years of experience. Her continuing education includes over 1000 hours in orthopedic rehabilitation of the shoulder, hip, and spine. In addition to her formal training in Sports Medicine, Emilie has worked clinically at Urban Med, a premier sports performance and rehabilitation facility for seven years. She has also worked as a physical therapist assistant at Spine & Sport medical centers with a speciality in Neurobiology rehabilitation.
Known for her vast knowledge of yoga and anatomy, infectious positivity, and creative and fun sequences - Emilie has gained a deeply dedicated following. She has trained yogis across the globe and has held the ranks for over a decade as one of Los Angeles' Top Yoga Instructors.
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Will Duprey
Will is a renowned educator and wellbeing consultant who has developed innovative work-wellness programs and directed international teacher training programs. He combines energetic theory, engaging workshops, consultations, and mindfulness resources to create powerful, transformative experiences. Will is a respected speaker on yoga and philosophy, and his modern attainable methods have achieved success in the studio, office, and online.
Will's self-awareness techniques are designed to improve health and wellbeing; helping individuals find productivity and purpose in their lives and workplaces. He is in progress of a second masters in counseling psychology.
His book, Light on Hatha Yoga, a poetic interpretation of the Hathayogapradipika, offers a unique perspective into the practice of yoga and meditative states, with thoughtful guidance and instruction.
Daily Schedule
8:00 - 10:00 am | 2-hour Morning Practice
10:00 - 11:00 am | Breakfast
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | 3-hour Lecture
2:00 - 3:30 pm | Lunch
3:00 - 5:00 pm | FREE TIME/PRACTICE
5:00 - 6:00 pm | Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 pm | FREE TIME
General FAQs
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We offer two yoga classes a day on our yoga retreats: a morning Vinyasa flow class which is quite active and invigorating, and an inquisitive afternoon Heath class. Each class includes meditation and reflection.
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There are normally 10-15 people on each yoga retreat. This can vary slightly by retreat and by date, but we tend to limit the number to 16 people.
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This retreat offers two vegetarian meals daily (brunch and dinner) as well as an afternoon mid-day snack.
Delicious food is one of the highlights of our yoga retreats, and we make sure that all dietary needs and allergies are taken into consideration, as well as a gluten-free section.
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We’d be happy to arrange this, although most people joining us on their own seem to like their own room. We normally put people in a shared room if they’re traveling together and request it specifically – friends, siblings, couples etc. However, if we do get requests from two people traveling on their own who would like to share, we can put you two in a shared room. Please contact us if this is your preference.
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YES! All yoga mats and props will be provided at the retreat. However, feel free to bring your own if desired.
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We have not included flights into the package since we have people joining from all over the world.
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Plan to arrive at some point on the first day of the retreat (the first date mentioned in the dates listed on our website). Check in is 4 pm. We’ll have a group dinner that evening to meet everyone, and yoga classes will start the next morning. The last class will be in the morning on the last day of the retreat, and people will leave at some point on the next day depending on flights. Check-out is usually around 12noon.
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All our destinations are extremely safe, we are careful to pick locations that don’t present any threat, we would never organize a yoga retreat in a place we felt would present any danger. We constantly monitor the situation in all the countries we visit to make sure there is no danger. Our Palace comes with private security and private transportation to take you to the Medina and to help you with anything you need (the price for private transportation to and from the Medina is not included and costs around 25Euro for 7 ppl).
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If you, or any member of your party, cancel your travel arrangements at any time after deposit you will not be given a refund. Since we incur costs in canceling your travel arrangements 100% of the payments will be forfeited.
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Flights, taxi cabs, tips for tour excursions, housekeeping, chefs, and spa employees are not included. We also do not provide toiletries, espresso (though coffee is offered) and drinking water on site. These items can be paid for upfront to our butlers.
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Morning travel recommended. If you would like an escort service to Kawoq Forest once you arrive in the town of San Marcos, please arrange to take an 8-9am collective shuttle (Q100) from Antigua (or you can request a 9-10am private shuttle for Q800) in order to arrive with plenty of time. We are able to arrange an escort service up to Kawoq Forest from Circles Cafe 7 days a week.
Please inform our staff of your planned arrival date and we will have our escorts meet you promptly at 1pm at Circles Cafe. Please plan your travels accordingly, either spending a night in Antigua to make a morning shuttle, or stay in San Marcos la Laguna a night early. For your safety, LATE ARRIVALS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
