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Yoga, Surf & SUP in Puerto Rico
April/May 2012 Dates TBD
Yoga, Surf and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP) Retreat with Jessica Bellofatto and Gina Bradley in Rincon, Puerto Rico
Now a tradition, this retreat combines the elements of land, sea and earth to provide our guests with an incredibly integrated trip that will get your body and mind in shape for spring! Join Jessica Bellofatto of KamaDeva Yoga and Gina Bradley of Paddle Diva and travel to Rincon located in Puerto Rico’s rural Northwest corner. Only a three hour flight on Jet Blue from JFK, this location has the most beautiful stretches of beaches in all of Puerto Rico that offer calm waters, perfect for Stand-up Paddle Boarding (SUP), small surf breaks for beginners and larger waves and surf breaks for intermediate surfers. There are plenty of isolated beaches for private yoga sessions and relaxing!
For those who want to pamper themselves, we can arrange for affordable deep tissue massages, facials and Thai-massages right in your room or on the decks of our private houses: Casa Azul and Casa Puntas. Gina Bradley is the owner of our Casa Azul accommodation and is an invaluable resource about Rincon and the environs. She will offer Stand-up paddling tours and lessons in addition to daily personal training sessions utilizing the surroundings to get in shape! Jessica Bellofatto will offer daily yoga classes in her signature KamaDeva style and inspiration and encouragement throughout the trip.
Testimonial:
"... here I am in Rincon, Puerto Rico, sharing Gina’s beautiful blue beach house “Casa Azul” with 3 other athletic energetic women on the retreat, as well as Gina and Jess. Everyone is incredibly warm, nurturing, and passionate for keeping fit and being strong, so it’s inevitable that we formed an instant bond and hit it off great from the start! The house sits on a hill with panoramic view of the bright blue ocean which is an incredible backdrop for our dinners on the porch and both our morning and afternoon yoga practices where we can revel in the sunrise as we push back into our first downward dog of the day, and sunsets as we move into our last warrior of the day..."
Yogachick (Read all about her experience with us on her Surf.Yoga.Run.Live blog!
Daily Activities
This trip is all about you and what you want out of it, so you can do as much or as little as you desire. This is YOUR vacation! You can enjoy an early morning run, or power walk, followed by a morning yoga session, surfing or stand-up paddling in the afternoons and a second yoga class in the early evening to further unwind from your day!
Optional Activities
Other activities that we can pre-arrange, prior to the trip include hikes in a local rainforest, mountain bike tours, snorkeling trips, SCUBA diving, sailing, horseback riding on beaches and trails, parasailing, fishing charters and surfing lessons.
Sample Daily Schedule
These are sample daily activities. The times and activities may change (except for the meals). Everything is optional, for instance if you'd like to sleep in and forgo the morning walk/run or if you'd only like to spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or deck you are welcome. Nothing is mandatory, but everything is suggested!
- 7-9:30 Breakfast-granola, yogurt, fresh fruit, bread, hard boiled egg and smoothies
- 8:00-9:00 Fitness walk or run
- 9:30-10:30 Yoga
- 11:30-4:00 Stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP) or surfing!
- 12-2:00 Lunch (not provided by us) at the beach food stands or we will take a run up to the deli
- 4:00-7:00 massage, yoga & meditation, personal time
- 5:30 Happy Hour! Casa Azul or Calypso Beach Bar
- 7:30 Dinner at the house, it will be a very healthy meal, offering vegetarian options as well as meats. One meal out!
Meals
Highly nutritious and delicious breakfasts will be prepared daily and will feature granola, local fruits and pastries. Dinners are included, expertly prepared, with ingredients sourced from only the highest quality. We will enjoy these meals as a group at the Casa Azul House.
Accomodation at Casa Azul
Casa Azul features the best views in Rincon. From the private 5 bedroom house you can see the ocean, the beaches and inland over the town of Rincon. It is a privately owned house, with all new construction and beautiful furnishings plus great indoor and outdoor spaces. The house is situated on top of a hill and is a short walk the wonderful Puntas Bakery and about a ten minute walk to Pools Beach, or a quick drive to many great beach spots. Each bedroom has a ceiling fan, walk in closet, and beds with very comfortable mattresses and sheets.
Rates
Per person rates for this retreat are: $1400 (if double occupancy), $1550 (if single occupancy, with shared bath), $1750 (for deluxe single with a private bath). Flights are not included.These retreats have become very popular so early registration is recommended. A non-refundable $500 deposit secures your place on this retreat. Please book early to secure preferred type of occupancy.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
The deposit is non-refundable. The full balance is due 8 weeks prior to the retreat date. Cancellations prior to 8 weeks will receive a refund of monies paid, less the $500 deposit. Cancellations within 8 weeks of retreat date will receive a refund of monies paid, less the $500 deposit only if we can fill your space. If your space cannot be filled, no refund will be given.
What's Included
• Four nights stay at Casa Azul with breath-taking views!
• Breakfast & three dinners in the house
• Yoga 1-2 times a day
• Fitness run/walks once a day
• Daily stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) instruction and Tours (weather permitting)
• Use of boogie boards, soft top surf boards and snorkel gear
• Beach towels & Chairs
Rerservations and Flights
We recommend Jet Blue flights to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. Once you have registered and paid your deposit, please contact Gina Bradley for details of the preferred flight for your chosen retreat.
Registration
Please select your retreat below and click the appropriate link to signup. If you do not already have an account with Jessica Bellofatto Yoga you will be asked to create one. You will then select which type of occupancy you prefer and then whether you would like to pay the full amount or the registration deposit only. You may also choose an arbitrary amount, but it must be a minimum of $500 to secure your registration. Please note that the deposit is non-refundable and the full balance is due 8 weeks prior to the retreat start date. Additional retreat installments may be made by using the 'Make a Payment Installation' link at any time. If you have any questions or prefer to pay by cash or check, please contact Gina Bradley.
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