Guatemala Restorative Retreat 2023 - July 22-29
Movement is Medicine in Central America

4 rooms left
free treatment for the next 4 people who book!

Hello Life Dancers!

Once upon a time, I  took a leap of faith and bought a ticket to a county I would have probably never discovered on my own.  How grateful I am for that!  Going to Guatemala and learning about the culture and people was a true high point in my life.

So impressed and blown away by it all, I am now planning an amazing, one of a kind, restorative wellness retreat to take place at the extraordinary Villa Sumaya at Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. This special place is facing the powerful energies of the lake where a powerful and holy vortex exists. Wonderful healing swims await you!

Here is what will be offered for this week your restoration in our designated movement space at Villa Sumaya.  You can attend whatever pleases you or relax more.  You pick and choose what resonates! 

•Wake up to a daily slow flow yoga or a Qigong slow flow practice that can be done by anyone especially if you are new to either modality,
•Have time to journal beside and swim in the healing, sacred Lake Atitlan, 
•Afternoon in the multitude of gorgeous spaces and learn about Ayurveda wellness with me in sessions,
•Consult in the Apothecary on site,
•Bliss out in daily evening Biodanza movement sessions (5 in all), 
•Learn Dance of the Phoenix Qigong form= gentle movement that will open blockages in body,
•Experience a yoga nidra class (the one where you deeply relax),
•Experience a restorative yoga class (the one where you relax in a pose on the floor and then move on to the next pose after a bit of time...yummy!) 
•Experience an AromaDance class with essential oils = too much fun!, 
​•a dance party or two, 
•Eat nourishing and sustaining food grown from the land prepared by loving hands,
•Attend a Mayan Fire Ceremony,
•Attend an intro to Sweat Loge ceremony, 
•Soak in the solar powered jacuzzi,
•Laze along side the pool...bring a suit!
•Receive a shamanic reading, 
•Receive wellness treatments from the staff at Villa Sumaya
•A day trip into San Juan to visit a women owned textile Co-op and to check out the cute village offerings,
•gentle hike/walks along the lake trails....so glorious!
•And more and more and more....still cooking up the actual schedule!

Or do less if you please.  It's up to you to choose.


7 days of restoration and a bit of adventure for you. It will be divine and profound, I promise.  


Stay longer in Guatemala if you desire taking in another site on the lake or take a weekend in the quaint little city two hours away called Antigua which is on your way to the lake before or after your restoration bliss....

Bring your partner or BFF...maybe your older kids! Or perhaps come alone for some YOU time. 
 
What do you think?   Worried about going to a new and foreign place?  No worries!  I will guide you all the way!

Email if interested and you want to know more info.


Peace,
Michelle 


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The recently added outdoor Zen dojo...so glorious! Take a look at the video scene below. There are many nooks and crannies to check out at Villa Sumaya where you can curl up to read or journal or even sleep. 

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​Make your deposit before May 30th and receive a FREE massage at Villa Sumaya!

COST

  WHAT IS INCLUDED?
All rooms have gorgeous lake views.  Cost includes 7 nights lodging, 3 meals a day/tea/coffee/water all day beginning Saturday evening the 22nd, facilitation of retreat (schedule will be provided as we get closer to the retreat), our designated movement space at the villa, one boat ride for the day trip to San Juan and one Fire Ceremony.  Lots of TLC.

•BONUS #1 OFFERING•
Also included in the retreat fee will be 6 MONTHS membership to my online Life Dance Me! website to be launched in the fall of 2023 where you have private access to yoga classes, qigong sessions, Ayurvedic tips, and so much more. (value of $96 monthly)

•BONUS #2 OFFERING•
One Ayurvedic wellness counseling sessions (value of $150) by year end 2023 

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No visa needed.  Outlets are 110.  Weather is ideal. (see below)

Not included are airfare, taxi to and from Guatemala City airport, spending $ for the below mentioned EXTRAS.

Upon arrival there will be a sign up for treatments desired (various types of massage, acupuncture, reiki, etc), a sweat lodge ceremony if you want to attend one, a shamanic reading after the fire ceremony, shopping.  

There is a small store on site with local products and a small variety of clothing as well as snacks to purchase like the yummy local chocolate.  Wine for purchase with dinner. 

Any extras get put on your bill so you don't need to carry cash. You pay at the end of the week. 

ATM in the small village we will visit mid-week but I would bring some quetzals...maybe $200 if you want to buy small items with cash at village​

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​THE ROOMS AT VILLA SUMAYA
Space limited!  Book NOW!
​4 rooms left 
(room and all meals + retreat facilitation included in price below) 
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THE MAYA ROOMS= only 3 left at this lower price!  
Queen; volcano view; lower level; lovely porches with hammocks/chairs; super lovely to wake up, sit on the porch in a hammock and stare into the lake and volcano!
$1960 single person fee
$1600 per person sharing in two

Hurry and put a deposit on these most popular rooms!

THE ONE LOTUS SUITE AVAILABLE:
Queen bed; deluxe; glam; hammock; spacious
$2200 per person not sharing 
$1800 per person sharing in two

Hop on it to reserve this beauty!

THE 3 GINGER SUITES ON OFFER TO YOU:
One queen with a twin=great for three adults; One King; One Queen with 2 twins
Deluxe; glam; spacious interiors; fab views; unforgettable retreat getaway!
Solo $2300 person not sharing
Shared $1800 per person sharing in two
Triple $1645 per person sharing in three

Great spaces to relax in with a spectacular view. 


Payments preferred by Zelle, but PayPal link is below. 

Guatemala Retreat 2023 Down Payment-FREE massage for next 4 bookers

$1,000.00

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All payments are not refundable.

Limited availability on rooms (least costly but super nice to luxury).

First come, first served.

BOOK NOW to reserve your restorative wellness!

ANSWERS TO FAQ

• GETTING THERE - Fly to Aurora airport in Guatemala City (code: GUA), ideally arriving by 1pm. The drive to Lake Atitlan takes about 3 to 3.5 hours. A swift boat ride will bring you from Panajachel to our private dock.  It is best to take an early morning flight to arrive in Guatemala around noon.  Then you take the Kan Tours (below) transport solo or arrange in your group to the boat dock at Panajachel.  From there, you take the short boat ride to the Villa.  All arrange by Kan Tours so nothing to worry about.  Very reliable. 
• TRANSPORT - We work closely with Kan Tours, a trusted shuttle company. They will organize your group's arrival and departure transport, which will be added to your bill at Villa Sumaya.
• FOOD - Homemade gorgeous vegetarian food will be served and with gluten options/no MSG available. Chicken/Fish available upon request. Villa Sumaya makes every accommodation for your restoration. 
• VACCINATION - Guatemala does not require it; Villa Sumaya requires a negative Covid test (show proof that its been done 24 hours before arrival-box test is fine)
• PASSPORT/VISA - You need a passport.  You do not need a visa.   
• WEATHER - The weather is always changing but it is never over 85 degrees at Villa Sumaya and because we are lake front it is always cool with variable winds. It is never humid because we are at high altitude. It does rain in May and June and then again in Sept and Oct. The two months in between (July and Aug) are called the canicula or summer break and they are known having an ideal climate. 

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