January 26 to February 1, 2025 • Puerto Morelos, Mexico
This 6-night retreat at the beautiful Casa OM includes 5 morning classes and 3 evening classes.
Enjoy daily yoga, meditation and self-care practices, including yoga nidra, tennis ball self-massage, and Jin Shin Jyutsu self-care
Balance the nervous system
Build strength, flexibility and cohesion throughout the body
Rediscover the innate breath and explore how to allow the breath to respond to the body’s needs in the moment
Refresh your senses, body, mind and spirit!
*NEW ON-CAMPUS PACKAGE SPECIAL!*
When you choose to stay at Casa Om, you’ll enjoy:
*$200 discount for teacher trainee graduates staying at Casa OM
Convenient and impeccably appointed accommodations
Access to an on-site kitchen & refrigerator
10 vegetarian meals, including 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches & opening night dinner!
Limited space available. Make your reservation with a $200 deposit today.*
*Refundable until Dec. 5, 2024
Make your deposit by clicking “Add to Cart” below, OR by mailing a check for $200 to Cara Sparkman at 44 Richmond Ave. in Lexington, KY.
OPTION #1: ON-CAMPUS (Best Value!)
Option #1 includes yoga classes, 10 vegetarian meals, studio and courtyard use, plus accommodations at Casa OM. Accommodations at Casa OM are comfortable, modern, and quiet. With a full bathroom and choice of 1 king size or 2 single beds and with shared use of the kitchen, it's the perfect arrangement for those seeking ease and comfort on the retreat.
RETREAT PRICING: Single Room $2390 • Double Room $1720 • Dormitory $1510
OPTION #2: OFF-CAMPUS
Option #2 is for individuals wishing to stay off-site and includes yoga classes, 6 vegetarian meals (5 lunches and opening night dinner) and studio and courtyard use. For those planning to stay "off campus", housing in local hotels, condos, B&B's, or private homes can be found online.
RETREAT PRICING: Individual $1150
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
DAY 1: Sunday, Jan. 26th
Dinner • 6:30PM
DAY 2: Monday, Jan. 27th
Yoga • 9:30-11:45AM
Lunch • 12NOON
Free Time
Yoga • 4:30-5:30PM
DAY 3: Tuesday, Jan 28th
Yoga • 9:30-11:45AM
Lunch • 12NOON
Free Time
DAY 4: Wednesday, Jan. 29th
Yoga • 9:30-11:45AM
Lunch • 12NOON
Yoga • 4:30-5:30PM
DAY 5: Thursday, Jan. 30th
Yoga • 9:30-11:45AM
Lunch • 12NOON
Free Time
DAY 6: Friday, Jan 31st
Yoga • 9:30-11:45AM
Lunch • 12NOON
Yoga • 4:30-5:30PM
Closing Dinner • 7PM
DAY 7: Saturday, Feb. 1st
Checkout
Preparing for Your Retreat
DINING:
All students may now take advantage of a world-class dining experience right at Casa Om! On campus students enjoy 10 gourmet vegetarian meals (5 lunches, 4 breakfasts and opening night dinner) that rival the most expensive & exclusive yoga retreats anywhere in the world. Even for the most discerning palate (gluten-free, allergies, special requests, etc.), accommodations can be made for everyone. If staying off-campus, all lunches and opening night dinner are included! Treat yourself to a week of over-the-top delicious cuisine! Students rave about the meals…
For your other meals during your stay, Puerto Morelos offers a wide variety of delicious cuisine from around the world. There is also a large, modern, well-stocked grocery store next to the town square.
CASA OM:
Casa Om has been home to The Essence of Yoga Center’s annual retreat for over two decades. Luxuriously appointed rooms, walled courtyard with picturesque greenery and pond, private pool, and a large, airy yoga room with ample blankets, mats, and props, this retreat center has everything you could ask for and more.
All rooms at Casa Om include a safe for valuables, a mini fridge and fresh purified water.
**Please note that Casa Om is three stories and the yoga room and palapa dining area are located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, respectively.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Passports are required! Flights should be reserved to Cancún for arrival in Cancun no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday the 26th. Puerto Morelos is a short and easy taxi ride about 20 minutes from the airport.
THE VILLAGE:
For years the quaint, yet lively, village has drawn yogis from around the world for their winter retreats. Just 20 minutes from the Cancun airport, Puerto Morelos lies between the ocean and the jungle and offers experiences to explore both. With its perfect placement on the Riviera Maya, Puerto Morelos offers easy access to all that this magical coast offers.
YOUR TEACHERS:
For over 30 years, Amanda McMaine led beginners and advanced students alike through somatic explorations in sunny Mexico. In 2023, Karen DiGirolamo and Cara Sparkman began co-teaching this retreat. Karen and Cara each bring their unique gifts ‘to the mat,’ and each practice builds on prior practices, resulting in an interweaving of self-care and movement practices designed to leave you feeling refreshed and full of vitality and ease!
