USEFUL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
XINALANI BEACH
Is the beach swimmable? Is it safe to swim?
Yes the beach is swimmable and safe most of the time.
Is the beach sandy or rocky?
We are very fortunate at Xinalani because we have immediate access to two wonderful beaches. The one in front of the resort has both sand and great inspiring animal-shaped rocks. It also has private natural coves.
The other beach on the left-hand side when facing the ocean is pure sand. That beach gets a very nice surf break in the winter, surfers enjoy that beach a lot.
Are there long chairs and umbrellas on the beach?
Yes, Xinalani has a nice beach club with long chairs, and umbrellas. Ask our waiters for the Bar Menu, and enjoy our special cocktails, while relaxing.
YOGA FACILITIES
Where is the yoga space?
The yoga space is a 1,300 sq ft palm thatched room set on top of the hill. A short rejuvenating walk in the jungle will take you there, and warm you up before practice.
How many people fit in the Yoga Studio?
The Yoga Studio can host comfortably up to 40 people.
Is the yoga space totally open?
The Jungle Yoga Studio has 4 walls built for handstand and headstand asana practice. The corners of the room are open to the elements, to enjoy the beauty of the jungle and the ocean while practicing. However, no risk of falling thanks to the wooden railing.
Do you have mats, props, etc?
The Yoga studio has a wide array of sticky yoga mats, as well as blankets, blocks, stripes, meditation cushions, and chairs.
Do I need to bring my yoga mat?
It is up to you, mats will be available.
FOOD & BEVERAGES
We need animal protein; we like to eat meat, is that possible at Xinalani?
Yes, if advised with enough anticipation, we can include chicken in your menu, as well as fresh fish, and seafood, or even red meat if you like. Please note that there might be a supplement.
We are vegan, raw foodist, etc? How’s your menu?
Although we try to cater to mainstream yogis (vegetarian, vegan, raw, live superfoods), the food is totally adaptable to our guest's needs, please send us your specifics at least two weeks before your arrival.
Ask us for a sample of our Menu to have an idea of what we cook.
I’m allergic to gluten, mushrooms, peanuts, etc..
We can help you, let us know of your food allergy 2 weeks at least before your arrival to the retreat, and we’ll make sure your diet restrictions will be catered to.
Is there electricity in the rooms?
Yes, all rooms have very low consumption LED spots that give a nice dim ambar lighting at night time, there’s also a reading area.
There are two 110 V outlets to plug cameras, cell phones and battery chargers. Xinalani does not allow the use of hair dryers or other high intensity electric devices that could damage the electric installation.
Do rooms all have their own bathroom?
Yes, all rooms have their own bathroom, the Big Palapa (dorm) has two bathrooms.
Is there hot water in the rooms?
Yes.
Can I use my own soap and shampoo?
In an eco-friendly effort, we recycle all water for irrigation so we kindly ask you to use only biodegradable soaps and shampoos. The ones we provide you with are all organic and biodegradable.
ACCOMMODATION
How many rooms do you have?
There are fourteen rooms in total, 2 Eco-chic suites, 7 Eco-Premium suites, 5 Petite Suites and 1 Big Palapa.
Which rooms have king size beds?
Suites 2, 4, 6, 14 and 15 have king size beds.
WEATHER
What’s the weather like?
If you wish to know the average temperatures and rain statistics, please visit this page:http://www.puertovallarta.net/weather/index.php Or run a Google search with the words Weather+Puerto+Vallarta
But in general in February expect of high between 77-80 degrees and a low of 60-65.
What about bugs and mosquitoes?
There are very little bugs and mosquitoes (except during the rain season which is July to September). If you are worried about bugs, rest assured that you will feel protected at night by the splendid veils on top of the beds. Most public areas at night are lighten by lemongrass candles that repel bugs, and if you need an extra protection, you can purchase eco-friendly mosquito repellent from our boutique.
SPA & OTHER ACTIVITIES
What is the cost of massages?
From $70 to $130
What other activities are available at the resort and what are their costs?
There’s a wide array of activities available from the resort, surfing, snorkeling, horse back riding, eco-discovery boat excursions to remote beaches and islands, or simply lying on the beach. The prices for activities are around $50 per person.
Do you have wine on the property or do we have to bring our own?
Yes, we serve wine, beer, and a selection of delicious fresh hand shaken, stirred or mixed cocktails.
How’s the surf?
Quimixto is a very nice left surf break, perfect for intermediate riders.
To get frequently updated surf reports and swell statistics, please visit www.buoyweather.com or any other qualified swell forecast website.
What else do I need to bring?
We recommend you bring a camera, a journal, toiletries, an extra pair of contacts if you wear them, sunglasses and sunscreen. For hiking, be sure to have a lightweight backpack to carry your personal belongings.
HOW DO I GET TO XINALANI RETREAT?
Upon arriving at Puerto Vallarta International airport we have organized group transportation to and from the resort. If you choose to you can also get to the resort on your own.
When will I need to arrive and when do I leave?
You will need to arrive by 4pm on February 26 at Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) where we will meet you and bring you to the resort. We will have transportation first to a little fisherman town called Boca de Tomatlán south of Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) where we will take a boat from there to Xinalani
Departure Location:
At the end of your trip, you will be shuttled back to Puerto Vallarta International Airport. We will arrive at the airport by 2pm on March 5th.
Moab Delicate Arch
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
IMAGINE OF WEEK OF RELAXATION: YOGA IS THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS THAT RENEWS AND REJUVENATES US
Dear Friends Imagine a week of.....
relaxation, spa treatments, lounging on the beach, taking long naps, reading a good book, eating fresh, healthy gourmet food, doing yoga by the ocean twice a day, exploring waterfalls, watching the sunset, hiking in the jungle, whale watching, shopping, meeting new friends, unplugging from your cell phones and computers, fully living life and returning home amazingly renewed.
I would love to share this experience with you. It promises to be a vacation like no other. You will come home feeling like a million bucks!
To register to join me Feb 26-March 5 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico staying at Xinalani Resort please call me at 847-772-9642 or www.alchemytours.com or visit www.silviamordini.com or email me at info@totalbodyyoga.com.
And let's say your passion is yoga but your spouse is new to it,no worries. They could still try as little or as much yoga as they want, go golfing in Puerto Vallarta, whale watching, get a massage, nap in a hammock or take a 10 min boat taxi to Yelapa Island and relax on the beach. Retreats are a great time to bond with a friend, family member or come alone and rediscover yourself.
Don't miss this amazing experience!!
Going to Yoga class is like a mini-one-hour-retreat! It works because fundamentally Yoga is the science of happiness. We walk in stressed out, upset, negative and we leave the practice renewed, refreshed, more positive, and in a nutshell, happier! I can't say that even after all these years, over 7,500 hours of teaching, and gosh who knows how many hours of practice that I fully understand the alchemy. It's like magic. And I love it! Love yourself, love your day, love your life, Silvia
PS - Would love to have just 5 more Yogi Friends come get out of the snow and into the SUN in Puerto Vallarta! (only 12 total in group for more personal attention) See photos at http://www.xinalaniretreat.com/
PSS - If someone you refer comes on the trip you get another $100 OFF!
relaxation, spa treatments, lounging on the beach, taking long naps, reading a good book, eating fresh, healthy gourmet food, doing yoga by the ocean twice a day, exploring waterfalls, watching the sunset, hiking in the jungle, whale watching, shopping, meeting new friends, unplugging from your cell phones and computers, fully living life and returning home amazingly renewed.
I would love to share this experience with you. It promises to be a vacation like no other. You will come home feeling like a million bucks!
To register to join me Feb 26-March 5 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico staying at Xinalani Resort please call me at 847-772-9642 or www.alchemytours.com or visit www.silviamordini.com or email me at info@totalbodyyoga.com.
And let's say your passion is yoga but your spouse is new to it,no worries. They could still try as little or as much yoga as they want, go golfing in Puerto Vallarta, whale watching, get a massage, nap in a hammock or take a 10 min boat taxi to Yelapa Island and relax on the beach. Retreats are a great time to bond with a friend, family member or come alone and rediscover yourself.
Don't miss this amazing experience!!
Going to Yoga class is like a mini-one-hour-retreat! It works because fundamentally Yoga is the science of happiness. We walk in stressed out, upset, negative and we leave the practice renewed, refreshed, more positive, and in a nutshell, happier! I can't say that even after all these years, over 7,500 hours of teaching, and gosh who knows how many hours of practice that I fully understand the alchemy. It's like magic. And I love it! Love yourself, love your day, love your life, Silvia
PS - Would love to have just 5 more Yogi Friends come get out of the snow and into the SUN in Puerto Vallarta! (only 12 total in group for more personal attention) See photos at http://www.xinalaniretreat.com/
PSS - If someone you refer comes on the trip you get another $100 OFF!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
INTERVIEW WITH JAKE AND SILVIA - PUERTO VALLARTA MEXICO RETREAT FEB 26- MAR 5
MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011
Alchemy Tours: Interview with Silvia Mordini and Jacob Young
Silvia Mordini and Jacob Young, owners of Alchemy Tours, are busy getting ready to escape the wintry Chicago-land area for a luscious tropical escape to Xinalani Retreat in sunny Mexico.
In between planning workshops, classes, and music play-lists, we were able to conduct a cyber-interview with them so you can learn more about this world traveling couple and the amazing upcoming retreat they have planned
Xinalani: Where did the idea and name for Alchemy Tours come from?
Jacob: It really branched from two things. 1) One of our favorite books is The Alchemist. With that as the somewhat obvious backdrop, it made sense that the alchemy of Silvia's and my background would blend to create a sort of super trip for people unlike others out there. The yoga and active travel vacation being the alchemy that turns to gold.
Xinalani: How did the two of you meet?
Jacob: We met on a train in Italy...yes, it was one of those romantic things you read about in books, and yes, we get asked every trip about it. Perhaps that is one of the incentives for coming on one of our trips?
Silvia: The way Jacob tells the story makes everyone cry every single time. It was exactly as Rumi writes, “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” In that moment of meeting I was returning from a Yoga Retreat in Tuscany where I had found much healing and growth. I had ever more fully let go of the barriers to loving myself. I was truly awake and more openhearted than ever before. And that is when Jacob found me.
Xinalani: What came first your love of travel or movement (yoga, cycling, hiking)?
Jacob: Certainly, for me, it was the movement that came first. Growing up in small-town New Hampshire was not confining to me, because it was all I knew. But from the moment I learned to ride on two wheels, I was gone. I stretched my boundaries constantly, and when I moved across the country my senior year of High School, I became aware of a bigger place around me. Living in Europe the past 8 years (Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain) and guiding in those regions really expanded upon that.
Silvia: For me it would be travel although from an early age my parents tell me I could ski before I could walk, I danced formally and for the pleasure of it, and I was always doing something active Tennis, Swimteam, Biking, Hiking, Running. But even so travel was my greater influence and first love. My Father, Enrico, was at heart a pure adventurer and my Mother's parents were serious spiritual seekers.
I grew up traveling all over the world with my brother and parents from the time I was an infant. I guess the fact that I love to show other people the beauty of the world through Yoga Retreats and Active Vacations shouldn’t surprise anyone since I was born in Ecuador, South America and my Father is from Northern Italy near Modena, and English was my third language.
One could say being a citizen of the world is in my blood. And I learned from my Father, this spirit of Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha, to dream the impossible. I saw with my own eyes, touched and tasted new flavors, experienced new landscapes and as a result I learned about myself. Every time I traveled somewhere I came back different, I was changed and knew that anything was possible.
Xinalani: What is your favorite part about going on retreat?
Jacob: Getting past the small talk and really getting to know people. Then, sharing with them the best parts of this new region they are visiting is fulfilling in a very unique way.
Silvia: I am always humbled by the ways our small tribes of Alchemy Tours grow fond of one another and unconditionally supportive of each other’s growth. In the corporate world we used to talk about teaming together, but you wouldn’t often really see it. Experiencing the loving group dynamic gives me great hope that little by little all people everywhere will one day be able to share this same yoga, or union of spirit and respect.
Xinalani: Describe one of the funniest adventures you've had on one of your trips?
Silvia: You will find us always laughing on our trips. When people feel safe and nurtured they are their funniest selves!
Xinalani: How do you see people changed by going on retreat?
Jacob: Without fail, people change after our retreats. Mark Twain sums it up when he says, "The enemy of prejudice is travel." People learn more about themselves, and the yoga that Silvia teaches while on retreat is her to the max. If you have never experienced a Silvia class, you are in for a treat.
Xinalani: Describe a perfect day at home and then on retreat?
Jacob: A perfect day at home is waking up and enjoying a neighborhood run or a group ride. Coming home to relish in a relaxing brunch. Heading down to the farmer's market to dream up an elaborate dinner, then going home to cook and enjoy quality time with those I love. On retreat, my perfect day is showing a group of people my favorite place in a given region...I am blessed to do this regularly.
Xinalani: When did you last have the most fun?
Silvia: Today. Without a doubt, I wake up and say to myself and all those around me “this is the best day ever”. And it is. I can make fun out of anything and anywhere, even chair pose or going up a crazy steep climb on two wheels.
Xinalani: What do you do when not guiding or leading a retreat?
Silvia: I own a successful yoga studio in Chicagoland Total Body Yoga, named the best Yoga Studio of 2010. We have over 50 weekly classes and a team of 15 teachers in 3,900 square feet of wellness space and have happily welcomed over 8,000 students in 8 years. And as a studio owner I have always been a full-time yoga teacher as well. And most of all, when not on retreat I dive deep into being the best student of yoga. I take daily classes and live by the words of Michelangelo when he was in his nineties, “Ancora Imparo” (I am still learning.) However my greatest joy when not guiding others comes from being a good friend, partner, lover, daughter, sister and one day a mom too.
Xinalani: How important is music in your life? What music do you play in yoga class?
Jacob: Music for me is life. I love music because it can not only infuse emotion to a situation but can also be a very powerful tool and motivator.
Silvia: My life is constantly flowing with a soundtrack. My yoga has a soundtrack too. I take great pride in putting together a gourmet experience of sound in creating a new and unique play-list for every class to complement the mood, the time of year, day, bhava (feeling) of the experience. And I love receiving and sharing new music with friends!
Here are two play-lists I just created for our Xinalani Retreat.
PLAYLIST:
Om Shreem Shriyei, Steve Gold
Count Your Blessings, Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
The Ave, Blue Scholars
POWER, Kanye West
Miss Teardrops, Felix Laband
Govinda Fly, Sharon Gannon (Mixed By Mike D)
Alors On Danse, Stromae
Trapped In My Mind, Kid Cudi
Motion Movement, Blue Scholars
What a Feeling, Collie Buddz
Meditate, (feat. Gabriel Teodros & Khingz) Suntonio Bandanaz
Hey Baby, Stephen Marley featuring Mos Def
Afterlife, Glorybox
PLAYLIST:
Flip Ya Lid, Nightmares On Wax
Under Pressure, Queen & David Bowie
Diarabi, Issa Bagayogo
Mamacita, Collie Buddz
Clothes Drop, Shaggy
Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Mase
Breathe, Alexi Murdoch
Twist, Xavier Rudd
Jamaican In New York, Shinehead
The End, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Drive, Ziggy Marley
Enchantment, Corinne Bailey Rae
Something So Right, Paul Simon
Purnamadah, Shantala
Shavasana/Deep Relaxation, Shiva Rea
Xinalani: How did you first hear about Xinalani Retreat in Mexico, and why did you choose Xinalani for your retreat?
Silvia: I have been traveling to Puerto Vallarta with my parents and brother since I was a little girl. I love it there! I find the energy of the people and the place so deeply generous that when Yoga Journal named Xinalani one of the top 10 yoga retreat centers in the world I knew I had to bring folks there. I saw myself doing something like this in Puerto Vallarta in a dream many years ago. And now the dream is coming true!
Xinalani: Where do you go next? What comes next for Alchemy Tours?
Silvia: We have 11 retreats planned for this year. Our schedule is:
April 2-5, 2011 Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Yoga, Skiing and Snowboarding
April 16, -19, 2011 Moab, Utah - Arches National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
June 19-25, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
July 2-9, 2011 Dolomites, Italy (Sellaronda Bike Day is 7/3/2011) Yoga, Hiking and Cycling
August 4-7, 2011 Seattle, Washington Wallace Lodge - Yoga, Beers and Bikes
Oct 16-22, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
Oct 28-31, 2011 Moab, Utah - Canyonland National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
Sept 2-5, 2011 Sonoma, California - Yoga, Wine & Cycling
Nov 24-28, 2011 Sayulita, Mexico Yoga & Surfing Retreat at Haramara Resort
Dec 18-23, 2011 Big Island, Hawaii, Yoga, Kayaking and Cycling
We hope to meet new friends at one of our upcoming retreats!
Links:
www.silviamordini.com
www.jacobmyoung.com
Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alchemy-Tours/127736747267720
Alchemy Tours: Interview with Silvia Mordini and Jacob Young
Silvia Mordini and Jacob Young, owners of Alchemy Tours, are busy getting ready to escape the wintry Chicago-land area for a luscious tropical escape to Xinalani Retreat in sunny Mexico.
In between planning workshops, classes, and music play-lists, we were able to conduct a cyber-interview with them so you can learn more about this world traveling couple and the amazing upcoming retreat they have planned
Xinalani: Where did the idea and name for Alchemy Tours come from?
Jacob: It really branched from two things. 1) One of our favorite books is The Alchemist. With that as the somewhat obvious backdrop, it made sense that the alchemy of Silvia's and my background would blend to create a sort of super trip for people unlike others out there. The yoga and active travel vacation being the alchemy that turns to gold.
Xinalani: How did the two of you meet?
Jacob: We met on a train in Italy...yes, it was one of those romantic things you read about in books, and yes, we get asked every trip about it. Perhaps that is one of the incentives for coming on one of our trips?
Silvia: The way Jacob tells the story makes everyone cry every single time. It was exactly as Rumi writes, “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” In that moment of meeting I was returning from a Yoga Retreat in Tuscany where I had found much healing and growth. I had ever more fully let go of the barriers to loving myself. I was truly awake and more openhearted than ever before. And that is when Jacob found me.
Xinalani: What came first your love of travel or movement (yoga, cycling, hiking)?
Jacob: Certainly, for me, it was the movement that came first. Growing up in small-town New Hampshire was not confining to me, because it was all I knew. But from the moment I learned to ride on two wheels, I was gone. I stretched my boundaries constantly, and when I moved across the country my senior year of High School, I became aware of a bigger place around me. Living in Europe the past 8 years (Italy, France, the Netherlands, Spain) and guiding in those regions really expanded upon that.
Silvia: For me it would be travel although from an early age my parents tell me I could ski before I could walk, I danced formally and for the pleasure of it, and I was always doing something active Tennis, Swimteam, Biking, Hiking, Running. But even so travel was my greater influence and first love. My Father, Enrico, was at heart a pure adventurer and my Mother's parents were serious spiritual seekers.
I grew up traveling all over the world with my brother and parents from the time I was an infant. I guess the fact that I love to show other people the beauty of the world through Yoga Retreats and Active Vacations shouldn’t surprise anyone since I was born in Ecuador, South America and my Father is from Northern Italy near Modena, and English was my third language.
One could say being a citizen of the world is in my blood. And I learned from my Father, this spirit of Don Quixote, Man of La Mancha, to dream the impossible. I saw with my own eyes, touched and tasted new flavors, experienced new landscapes and as a result I learned about myself. Every time I traveled somewhere I came back different, I was changed and knew that anything was possible.
Xinalani: What is your favorite part about going on retreat?
Jacob: Getting past the small talk and really getting to know people. Then, sharing with them the best parts of this new region they are visiting is fulfilling in a very unique way.
Silvia: I am always humbled by the ways our small tribes of Alchemy Tours grow fond of one another and unconditionally supportive of each other’s growth. In the corporate world we used to talk about teaming together, but you wouldn’t often really see it. Experiencing the loving group dynamic gives me great hope that little by little all people everywhere will one day be able to share this same yoga, or union of spirit and respect.
Xinalani: Describe one of the funniest adventures you've had on one of your trips?
Silvia: You will find us always laughing on our trips. When people feel safe and nurtured they are their funniest selves!
Xinalani: How do you see people changed by going on retreat?
Jacob: Without fail, people change after our retreats. Mark Twain sums it up when he says, "The enemy of prejudice is travel." People learn more about themselves, and the yoga that Silvia teaches while on retreat is her to the max. If you have never experienced a Silvia class, you are in for a treat.
Xinalani: Describe a perfect day at home and then on retreat?
Jacob: A perfect day at home is waking up and enjoying a neighborhood run or a group ride. Coming home to relish in a relaxing brunch. Heading down to the farmer's market to dream up an elaborate dinner, then going home to cook and enjoy quality time with those I love. On retreat, my perfect day is showing a group of people my favorite place in a given region...I am blessed to do this regularly.
Xinalani: When did you last have the most fun?
Silvia: Today. Without a doubt, I wake up and say to myself and all those around me “this is the best day ever”. And it is. I can make fun out of anything and anywhere, even chair pose or going up a crazy steep climb on two wheels.
Xinalani: What do you do when not guiding or leading a retreat?
Silvia: I own a successful yoga studio in Chicagoland Total Body Yoga, named the best Yoga Studio of 2010. We have over 50 weekly classes and a team of 15 teachers in 3,900 square feet of wellness space and have happily welcomed over 8,000 students in 8 years. And as a studio owner I have always been a full-time yoga teacher as well. And most of all, when not on retreat I dive deep into being the best student of yoga. I take daily classes and live by the words of Michelangelo when he was in his nineties, “Ancora Imparo” (I am still learning.) However my greatest joy when not guiding others comes from being a good friend, partner, lover, daughter, sister and one day a mom too.
Xinalani: How important is music in your life? What music do you play in yoga class?
Jacob: Music for me is life. I love music because it can not only infuse emotion to a situation but can also be a very powerful tool and motivator.
Silvia: My life is constantly flowing with a soundtrack. My yoga has a soundtrack too. I take great pride in putting together a gourmet experience of sound in creating a new and unique play-list for every class to complement the mood, the time of year, day, bhava (feeling) of the experience. And I love receiving and sharing new music with friends!
Here are two play-lists I just created for our Xinalani Retreat.
PLAYLIST:
Om Shreem Shriyei, Steve Gold
Count Your Blessings, Nas & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley
The Ave, Blue Scholars
POWER, Kanye West
Miss Teardrops, Felix Laband
Govinda Fly, Sharon Gannon (Mixed By Mike D)
Alors On Danse, Stromae
Trapped In My Mind, Kid Cudi
Motion Movement, Blue Scholars
What a Feeling, Collie Buddz
Meditate, (feat. Gabriel Teodros & Khingz) Suntonio Bandanaz
Hey Baby, Stephen Marley featuring Mos Def
Afterlife, Glorybox
PLAYLIST:
Flip Ya Lid, Nightmares On Wax
Under Pressure, Queen & David Bowie
Diarabi, Issa Bagayogo
Mamacita, Collie Buddz
Clothes Drop, Shaggy
Breathe, Stretch, Shake, Mase
Breathe, Alexi Murdoch
Twist, Xavier Rudd
Jamaican In New York, Shinehead
The End, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis
Drive, Ziggy Marley
Enchantment, Corinne Bailey Rae
Something So Right, Paul Simon
Purnamadah, Shantala
Shavasana/Deep Relaxation, Shiva Rea
Xinalani: How did you first hear about Xinalani Retreat in Mexico, and why did you choose Xinalani for your retreat?
Silvia: I have been traveling to Puerto Vallarta with my parents and brother since I was a little girl. I love it there! I find the energy of the people and the place so deeply generous that when Yoga Journal named Xinalani one of the top 10 yoga retreat centers in the world I knew I had to bring folks there. I saw myself doing something like this in Puerto Vallarta in a dream many years ago. And now the dream is coming true!
Xinalani: Where do you go next? What comes next for Alchemy Tours?
Silvia: We have 11 retreats planned for this year. Our schedule is:
April 2-5, 2011 Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Yoga, Skiing and Snowboarding
April 16, -19, 2011 Moab, Utah - Arches National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
June 19-25, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
July 2-9, 2011 Dolomites, Italy (Sellaronda Bike Day is 7/3/2011) Yoga, Hiking and Cycling
August 4-7, 2011 Seattle, Washington Wallace Lodge - Yoga, Beers and Bikes
Oct 16-22, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
Oct 28-31, 2011 Moab, Utah - Canyonland National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
Sept 2-5, 2011 Sonoma, California - Yoga, Wine & Cycling
Nov 24-28, 2011 Sayulita, Mexico Yoga & Surfing Retreat at Haramara Resort
Dec 18-23, 2011 Big Island, Hawaii, Yoga, Kayaking and Cycling
We hope to meet new friends at one of our upcoming retreats!
Links:
www.silviamordini.com
www.jacobmyoung.com
Join us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Alchemy-Tours/127736747267720
Thursday, January 20, 2011
YOGA RETREATS SCHEDULE 2011
JANUARY 15, 2011. Would love to have you join me on a Yoga Retreat in one of my favorite places in the world. Lots of great early bird pricing. And still time to get out of the cold and into the Sunshines of Puerto Vallarta, Xinalani Resort! As little as $699 for 7 nights/8 days all food, luxury lodging, 14 yoga classes included. See you on the mat, near or far! Love, Silvia
ALCHEMY TOURS SCHEDULE 2011
Feb 26-March 5, 2011 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Yoga at Xinalani Eco-chic-spa Resort
April 2-5, 2011 Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Yoga, Skiing and Snowboarding
April 16, -19, 2011 Moab, Utah - Arches National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
June 19-25, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
July 2-9, 2011 Dolomites, Italy (Sellaronda Bike Day is 7/3/2011) Yoga, Hiking and Cycling
August 4-7, 2011 Seattle, Washington Wallace Lodge - Yoga, Beers and Bike
Oct 16-22, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
Oct 28-31, 2011 Moab, Utah - Canyonland National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
Sept 2-5, 2011 Sonoma, California - Yoga, Wine & Cycling
Nov 23-28, 2011 Sayulita, Mexico Yoga & Surfing Retreat at Haramara Resort
Dec 18-23, 2011 Big Island, Hawaii, Yoga, Kayaking and Cycling
ABOUT US
Alchemy Tours are specialized small-group adventures designed for no more than 10-16 participants, including your two guides, and venues are selected to result in a very personal and unique experience of the places visited. We choose where we stay based on charm, design and location, so they are never large international style hotels. All food is carefully picked for the best quality of culinary experience. And our itineraries are planned for the authenticity of the experience offered. Some of the "not-to be missed" well known sites are included, of course, but special lesser known venues are always selected as well. Register today at www.alchemytours.com and make a trip of a lifetime a dream come true!
ALCHEMY TOURS SCHEDULE 2011
Feb 26-March 5, 2011 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Yoga at Xinalani Eco-chic-spa Resort
April 2-5, 2011 Pagosa Springs, Colorado - Yoga, Skiing and Snowboarding
April 16, -19, 2011 Moab, Utah - Arches National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
June 19-25, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
July 2-9, 2011 Dolomites, Italy (Sellaronda Bike Day is 7/3/2011) Yoga, Hiking and Cycling
August 4-7, 2011 Seattle, Washington Wallace Lodge - Yoga, Beers and Bike
Oct 16-22, 2011 Tuscany, Italy - Yoga, Cycling and Cultural Adventure
Oct 28-31, 2011 Moab, Utah - Canyonland National Park Yoga and Mountain Biking
Sept 2-5, 2011 Sonoma, California - Yoga, Wine & Cycling
Nov 23-28, 2011 Sayulita, Mexico Yoga & Surfing Retreat at Haramara Resort
Dec 18-23, 2011 Big Island, Hawaii, Yoga, Kayaking and Cycling
ABOUT US
Alchemy Tours are specialized small-group adventures designed for no more than 10-16 participants, including your two guides, and venues are selected to result in a very personal and unique experience of the places visited. We choose where we stay based on charm, design and location, so they are never large international style hotels. All food is carefully picked for the best quality of culinary experience. And our itineraries are planned for the authenticity of the experience offered. Some of the "not-to be missed" well known sites are included, of course, but special lesser known venues are always selected as well. Register today at www.alchemytours.com and make a trip of a lifetime a dream come true!
Monday, January 17, 2011
AIRFARE FOR PUERTO VALLARTA FEB 26-MAR 5, 2011 XINALANI YOGA RETREAT
COME TO SUNNY PUERTO VALLARTA WITH ME FEB 26-MAR 5! Check out Kayak, great deals!: Flights from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta as little as $212 and $367 round trip! And round trip from Seattle $231 and $437. Also funjet and apple vacations offer just air fare really cheap right now. Big big love, Silvia (Join me, work on the power of your intention for the best year ever!)
Read on about the trip....
Xinalani Retreat Center is an eco-chic spa hotel, hidden on a pristine beach surrounded by a luxuriant jungle on the south shore of Banderas Bay, near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Conceived as a tropical haven to host group wellness retreats, Xinalani is a place filled with serenity that shelters individuals in their search for a more balanced life style. It is a small private all suites hotel where each guest can feel the intimate closeness to the natural elements, and receive a well-deserved personal attention.
DURING THIS 7-NIGHT YOGA RETREAT YOU WILL:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, and experience truly stunning eco-discoveries, play and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience a place filled with serenity that shelters individuals looking to establish a more balanced lifestyle.
• Enjoy becoming an active conscious traveler.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, eco-adventures and camaraderie, connecting with pristine beaches, organic food, relaxing jungle spa treatments, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your life!
• Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2,500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1,900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1,600 $1,2 99.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
Read on about the trip....
Xinalani Retreat Center is an eco-chic spa hotel, hidden on a pristine beach surrounded by a luxuriant jungle on the south shore of Banderas Bay, near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Conceived as a tropical haven to host group wellness retreats, Xinalani is a place filled with serenity that shelters individuals in their search for a more balanced life style. It is a small private all suites hotel where each guest can feel the intimate closeness to the natural elements, and receive a well-deserved personal attention.
DURING THIS 7-NIGHT YOGA RETREAT YOU WILL:
• Integrate Spirit and Nature as you practice yoga, and experience truly stunning eco-discoveries, play and meditate with a group dedicated to doing the same.
• Fully discover (or rediscover!) the Joy of Yoga.
• Experience a place filled with serenity that shelters individuals looking to establish a more balanced lifestyle.
• Enjoy becoming an active conscious traveler.
• Enjoy exceptional yoga, hiking, eco-adventures and camaraderie, connecting with pristine beaches, organic food, relaxing jungle spa treatments, all designed to help you spiritualize every aspect of your life!
• Recharge, refresh and renew, leaving totally more inspired about your life!
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2,500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1,900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1,600 $1,2 99.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
7 NIGHTS/8 DAYS RELAX, REINSPIRE, RECHARGE
SAVE $200 BEACH FRONT, ALL SUITES, PUERTO VALLARTA FEB 26-MAR 5, 2011
Get some SUN & FUN Save $200 Join Alchemy Tours Feb 26-March 5, 2011, LIMIT 12 students - only 6 spots remaining. Register by Jan 15th. Xinalani is brand new eco-chic-spa all suites, all ocean front resort. It is in Puerto Vallarta Mexico accessed only by boat off the coast of Banderas Bay, only 12 miles south of the airport on 10 acres of unspoiled jungle with a beautiful pristine beach where you will enjoy a relaxing break between your 14 yoga classes so you can go swimming, snorkeling, sunbathe, take a walk in the soft sand as you explore yourself.
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1600 $1,399.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
Register by January 31, 2011 Get $200 OFF
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE?
7 nights of accommodation at Xinalani Retreat
3 complete gourmet vegetarian meals per day. Chef is expert in ayurveda cuisine and macrobiotics.
A social hour on select evenings
All transportation during the trip, including to and from the airport to Xinalani Retreat
14 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
Yoga clinics and mini workshops with Silvia Mordini
Sunset Yoga Ceremonies
Guided Jungle Hiking
Private Dharma talks facilitated by your Guides
All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.
A special goodie bag with loving gifts
NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip, gratuities for your guides, spa services, other activities not listed such as whale watching, surfing, bird watching.
Get some SUN & FUN Save $200 Join Alchemy Tours Feb 26-March 5, 2011, LIMIT 12 students - only 6 spots remaining. Register by Jan 15th. Xinalani is brand new eco-chic-spa all suites, all ocean front resort. It is in Puerto Vallarta Mexico accessed only by boat off the coast of Banderas Bay, only 12 miles south of the airport on 10 acres of unspoiled jungle with a beautiful pristine beach where you will enjoy a relaxing break between your 14 yoga classes so you can go swimming, snorkeling, sunbathe, take a walk in the soft sand as you explore yourself.
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1600 $1,399.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
Register by January 31, 2011 Get $200 OFF
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE?
7 nights of accommodation at Xinalani Retreat
3 complete gourmet vegetarian meals per day. Chef is expert in ayurveda cuisine and macrobiotics.
A social hour on select evenings
All transportation during the trip, including to and from the airport to Xinalani Retreat
14 Yoga classes with Silvia Mordini
Yoga clinics and mini workshops with Silvia Mordini
Sunset Yoga Ceremonies
Guided Jungle Hiking
Private Dharma talks facilitated by your Guides
All gratuities for special events, transfers, lodging and group meals.
A special goodie bag with loving gifts
NOT INCLUDED?
Airfare to and from the trip, gratuities for your guides, spa services, other activities not listed such as whale watching, surfing, bird watching.
Friday, January 14, 2011
BRRRR ONLY 21 DEGREES IN CHICAGO - COME TO PUERTO VALLARTA WITH US FEB 26-MAR 5 FOR SUN & RELAXATION
SAVE $200 BEACH FRONT, ALL SUITES, PUERTO VALLARTA FEB 26-MAR 5, 2011
Get some SUN & FUN Save $200 Join Alchemy Tours Feb 26-March 5, 2011, LIMIT 12 students - only 6 spots remaining. Register by Jan 15th. Xinalani is brand new eco-chic-spa all suites, all ocean front resort. It is in Puerto Vallarta Mexico accessed only by boat off the coast of Banderas Bay, only 12 miles south of the airport on 10 acres of unspoiled jungle with a beautiful pristine beach where you will enjoy a relaxing break between your 14 yoga classes so you can go swimming, snorkeling, sunbathe, take a walk in the soft sand as you explore yourself.
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1600 $1,399.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
Register by January 15, 2011 Get $200 OFF
Register by January 31, 2011 Get $150 OFF
Get some SUN & FUN Save $200 Join Alchemy Tours Feb 26-March 5, 2011, LIMIT 12 students - only 6 spots remaining. Register by Jan 15th. Xinalani is brand new eco-chic-spa all suites, all ocean front resort. It is in Puerto Vallarta Mexico accessed only by boat off the coast of Banderas Bay, only 12 miles south of the airport on 10 acres of unspoiled jungle with a beautiful pristine beach where you will enjoy a relaxing break between your 14 yoga classes so you can go swimming, snorkeling, sunbathe, take a walk in the soft sand as you explore yourself.
INVESTMENT:
OCCUPANCY SINGLE DOUBLE
Eco-chic Suites $2500 $1,999.00
Eco-Premium Suites $1900 $1,699.00
Petite Suite $1600 $1,399.00
Big Palapa $899 NA
PAYMENT POLICIES:
Deposit: A $500 dollar deposit will reserve your space.
Register by January 15, 2011 Get $200 OFF
Register by January 31, 2011 Get $150 OFF
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