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Namaste Vacay

A yoga, fitness and wellness retreat with Cathy Trenary

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico  | May 9-15, 2020

Namaste Vacay

Restore your mind, body and spirit in beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on the Namaste Vacay! Over one meaningful week, you'll be surrounded by picturesque landscapes, motivating Coaches, fun people, and the five healing elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether. This all-levels retreat will combine physical fitness and activities with a touch of introspective meditation and plenty of relaxing leisure time for the perfect vacation balance. Join us, and our two incredible group leaders, to feel empowered, strong and motivated on this trip of a lifetime! 
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Fitness:
This retreat is hosted by two incredible Coaches who will bring a blend of energizing Vinyasa flow yoga, uplifting Pilates, invigorating interval training (HIIT), and nurturing meditation. Each day will kick off with an optional morning meditation to early risers and will continue with two classes, one in the morning after meditation and one in the early evening around sunset.

Coach Cathy will lead the yoga flows, focusing on a different chakra each day, and the mat Pilates classes that will chisel your core, massage your spine, and increase stamina, strength, stability and flexibility. Coach Lauren will kick things into high gear with interval training for all levels. This full body workout will fuse bursts of cardio and strength training that will leave you breathless and empowered. 
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Adventure:
In addition to our group fitness sessions, the retreat will offer two wellness workshops: Happiness and Arm Balances. These are optional but encouraged for all guests to connect the body, mind and spirit. We will also share two adventurous excursions as a group that are included in the program. One will explore Puerto Vallarta's beautiful culture by visiting local villages. We'll also go chasing waterfalls, where we will swim and enjoy a healthy lunch. On our second excursion, we'll partake in an authentic temazcal ceremony with a local shaman. This sacred ancient ritual is believed to purify the mind and body while healing some ailments.

Relaxation:
Our commitment to relaxation is just as important as our classes and activities. Our beachfront property is equipped with a pool and lounge area, perfect for cooling off or relaxing. If you're craving a spa day, you're in luck. Our property has a soothing spa where you can pamper yourself while overlooking the ocean. (Spa services will be provided for an additional fee).

Pricing

  • $1665 per person in a shared Small Palapa (4 beds)
  • $1785 per person in a shared Deluxe Double (2 beds)
  • $2225 in a Deluxe Single for one person
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Notes:
  • Secure your spot with a $500 nonrefundable deposit
  • Inquire for pricing and availability of a single room
  • Travel insurance recommended
  • Flights to Puerto Vallarta (PVR) not included
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What's Included

  • 7 days / 6 nights accommodations at an eco-chic wellness resort
  • Morning meditations to kick off each day
  • Daily yoga and Pilates classes led by Cathy
  • Daily interval training classes led by Lauren
  • Happiness workshop
  • Arm balance workshop
  • Three healthy, home-cooked meals per day
  • Temazcal ceremony with a local Shaman
  • Sightseeing day trip with a boat ride, hiking through two local villages and swimming in a waterfall
  • Complimentary use of kayaks and snorkels
  • Evening entertainment including salsa dancing and live music nights
  • Farewell beach bonfire
  • Round trip hotel transportation to the Puerto Vallarta airport
  • Free time to enjoy resort amenities or sign up for additional activities like zip lining, a cooking class or spa treatments

The Accommodations

Xinalani Retreat is set amidst 10 acres of unspoiled jungle on the pristine shore of Banderas Bay, just 12 miles from Puerto Vallarta. This wellness sanctuary includes amenities like six different yoga spaces, a temazcal (ancient sweat lodge), beach club, lounge bar, sand terrace, oceanfront spa, and a restaurant.

All of the casitas and rooms are spacious, palm-thatched roofed cabins built on stilts. They were designed, built and elegantly furnished by local artisans and give off calm and serene energy. The rooming options include:
  • Deluxe Rooms: Deluxe rooms are cozy and perfect for single travelers, two friends, or budget-savvy couples. They feature either two single beds or one double bed, a spacious bathroom, open-air shower and sitting desk.
  • Petit Suites: Petite Suites are small casitas equipped with one king size bed or two double beds with pillow top mattresses, luxury linen, and beautiful mosquito netting. They feature a private terrace with ocean and jungle views, hammock, closet, zen sitting area and a private bathroom.
  • Small Palapa: The Small Palapa is the most economic option as a large room equipped with 4 comfy single beds. The best choice for a group of friends or solo travelers looking to meet new people, the Small Palapa is equipped with mosquito nets and nightstands for each bed and a large terrace, hammock, and a luxurious bathroom with an open-air shower. 
  • Eco-Chic Suite: With the best locations on the property, these open-air suites have the most spectacular ocean views and unique zen-chic settings. Each has either one king size bed or two double beds with pillow top mattresses, luxury linen, and beautiful mosquito netting. All Eco-Chic Suites have a private terrace, hammock, sitting area, private bathroom, closet, and a safe locker to deposit valuables.​​
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Meet Your Coaches

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Cathy Trenary caught the yoga bug in her teen years and completed her first teacher training at a Baptiste affiliate studio in 2014.

Prior to that, she received her 600 hour comprehensive Pilates certification so you can expect core work infused in the practice. Most recently Cathy completed her 300 hour in Ayurveda and loves to invite in the 5 elements and incorporate yoga philosophy throughout her classes. She offers various modifications and applications.

You can expect a lot of cuing on breath (as she believes this is the foundation of the practice), alignment, and hands-on assists. Apart from yoga, Cathy holds an M.ED in Counseling and Development from George Mason University and has experience working as a Mental Health Counselor and as a Stress-Management Professor at George Washington University.

To connect with Cathy, follow her @cathytrenary on Instagram.
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Lauren Martinez found her love of fitness in 2010 when she began traveling the country for new experiences. With each move she found herself lit up by others who shared her same affinity of taking care of themselves through movement. After experiencing the life-changing effects that fitness and community brought into her own life, she knew she needed to share that with others. Staying true to her belief that fitness is more than just a workout, it’s work in, she became a certified group fitness coach.

While she is known for her mindful approach to fitness, don’t be fooled by her sweet voice and big smile, she will be your best hype woman and push you past your limits with encouraging words and energizing HIIT workouts. 

When she isn’t sweating in the gym or working on her health coaching practice, you can find her in the kitchen trying new recipes, digging for new music, eating sun butter right out of the jar, buying another plant she doesn’t need or reaching her iPhone storage limit by saving another cat meme. Follow her at @flowwithdelight for more wellness inspiration.

Itinerary

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Saturday, May 9
Welcome to Mexico! Guests will arrive no later than 4PM in Puerto Vallarta and will be transported to Xinalani to check in and get settled. We'll meet for introductions and a welcome ceremony with meditation and journaling. We'll continue getting to know one another at dinner.

Sunday, May 10
Wake to an optional morning meditation followed by our first yoga class and breakfast. Then we will on an exciting cultural adventure. We'll head to the peaceful and isolated cove of Majahuitas for swimming and snorkeling. After a sightseeing boat ride, we’ll visit the charming Yelapa, a traditional fishing village nestled in a stunning bay. We will hike through town to the waterfalls go for a swim! Back on the beach, we’ll have time for a delicious lunch at a restaurant. Back at the hotel, we'll have a late afternoon workout, 50/50 Pilates and HIIT, and we'll end the day with group dinner on the beach to celebrate Cathy's birthday!

Monday, May 11
This morning we'll wake up for meditation and a class with half Pilates and half HIIT to kick off the day strong. After breakfast, the day is free! Relax at the beach or enjoy the pool as the day is yours. Today is also the perfect time to check out an extra excursion you may be thinking about! In the afternoon we'll come together for a sunset yoga class and dinner. Tonight we'll enjoy live entertainment at the hotel like salsa dancing or a musical performance!

Tuesday, May 12
We're just over the halfway mark of the retreat! Today we'll have our morning meditation and yoga, and then ease into a Happiness Workshop after breakfast. Then with happiness on the mind, we'll have a free day to enjoy some down time or indulge in a spa treatment. In the afternoon we will have a Pilates and HIIT class followed by group dinner.

Wednesday, May 13
Today we will have a morning meditation and Pilates + HIIT class and breakfast, and then some free time to relax and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon we will visit the temazcal sweat lodge and have a special ancient ceremony with a local shaman. Temazcal means “house of heat” in the Aztec language Nahuatl. With indigenous origins in ancient Mexico, a Temazcal is a sweat lodge that was once used by healers to cure the sick and to prepare warriors for battle. We will experience this prehistoric tradition with a shaman who will guide you through an ancient ceremony to invoke the four elements, purifying your being at all levels. Afterwards, we will come together for sunset yoga and dinner.

Thursday, May 14
​On our final full day together, we will wake up to a meditation and yoga class and breakfast. We'll enjoy a free day to soak up some last rays of sun and maybe treat ourselves to a massage on the beach. After lunch we'll have some more free time to relax and an optional arm balance workshop. Then we will come together for our second class, a Pilates + HIIT session, before our final dinner. After dinner, we will enjoy a bonfire to celebrate the retreat and how much we have learned and grown.

Friday, May 15
This morning will kick off with a meditation and final yoga class to get our minds bodies and minds ready for the travel day ahead and the transition back home. We will review the intentions we set on the first day and carry them forward as we go home. We'll have breakfast, pack up and say our goodbyes! Guests may book flights that depart at or after 11AM in order to take part in complimentary group transportation.

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Testimonials

"Mallorca with Cathy was pure magic. Our group had such a great energy, and it started from the top down with her warmth, kindness, and openness, which in turn allowed us to be the same with each other. Not only is she an amazing yoga instructor, Cathy takes it to the next level with mindfulness and gratitude practice, guided meditation, and other helpful workshops. For our trip, Cathy led a happiness workshop that had all of us feeling refreshed and thoughtful about how we generate happiness in ourselves and others. I would highly recommend this experience, and especially with Cathy, who I consider more than just my trip leader but a good friend!" - Stephanie K.

"Cathy's yoga retreat in the beautiful Can Cota Resort Mallorca was everything you'd hope it to be - relaxing, adventurous, and restorative.  She helped strengthen our yoga practice with twice day yoga sessions, mindful journaling, and meditation.  She lead a happiness workshop to remind us how joy can be found through gratitude.  We even had a fun partner yoga session (my fave!) were we leaned (quite literally) on one another to build each other up. Adventure set in as we spent our days hiking to the top of a mountain for the most beautiful views of the sea, boating around the island breaking to swim in the crystal clear waters, sun bathing by our picturesque private pool, sightseeing in historic Palma, and eating the most delicious food, served by the kindest people, in the most scenic spaces only Spain can provide.  A retreat with Cathy is a must - I'll be back!" - Lydia L.

"I booked Cathy's yoga retreat [in Mallorca] two weeks prior to the trip and I am so glad I did! It was everything I could have wanted and more. It was the perfect refresh and getaway. We practiced yoga and/or Pilates twice a day in a beautiful garden, which was a perfect way to start and end the day. In between our sessions, we were active and explored the island. We hiked to the top of a mountain overlooking a small Spanish village surrounded by olive and almond trees; rented a private boat for the day exploring the island and even had wine and fresh tapas prepared for us on board; ventured downtown Palma to a castle and went shopping; and visited the oldest family owned winery in Spain. What a treat! Cathy taught us how to meditate and would share a quote or beautiful passage from a yoga book to set the tone for the day. She is very gifted, patient, and fun! I also loved the playlists she made before each practice. I appreciated the fact that the meals were planned and prepaid to save us the stress and each one was a delicious surprise and unique experience. The hotel we stayed at was top notch. It was at the top of a hill in a village overlooking a valley. It was quiet, clean, and absolutely beautiful. Who wouldn’t love an infinity pool and a hotel surrounded by lemon trees?! Lastly, the retreat was in June and I am still close with the people who attended trip! We didn’t know each other ahead of time, but quickly bonded and had the best time. I couldn’t be more grateful - thank you, Cathy! I will definitely book another one of your retreats in the coming months." - Kelly I.

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