March 26th-April 2nd,2008 "Yoga in Paradise" with Kathryn Beet

This year YogaSpace offers a new and exceptional location for participants to deeply relax, unwind and retreat.Yoga, meditation, the sound of the sea, the unhurried pace of the Caribbean and this intimate setting are ideal conditions to allow our natural state of relaxation and inner stillness to emerge.Situated on the Atlantic coast of Mexico, nestled into the white sandy beach of Tulum, Retiro Maya is located beside the Sian Ka'an Biospere Reserve. The entire Tulum peninsula is an electricity-free area.

Lit by the stars and candles, the facility has minimal impact on the environment. This secluded resort is bound by the jungle on one side and the ocean on the other, providing a unique opportunity to rest in the support of the natural world. There is a small market within walking distance and the famous Mayan ruins of Tulum are nearby. Mayan healers are available for sessions in massage and other forms of bodywork. The environment of Tulum and Retiro Maya provide the ideal conditions for a restorative and renewing yoga retreat.Each of Retiro Maya's thatched roof cottages have been built respecting the properties natural surroundings with panoramic doors offering a magnificent veiw of the Mayan sea, comfortable and beautifully covered beds, a shaded terrace equipped with cozy lounge chairs and colorful hammocks. Each has a private bathroom decorated with Mexican tiles, solar heated showers and a small jardinaire decorated with abundant plants from the region. Retiro Maya features one of the best restaurants in Tulum, with a privileged view of the Caribbean. Authentic vegetarian Mexican dishes and tropical drinks are all among our specialties. Non vegitarian meals are available upon requestFor breakfast, enjoy freshly squeezed orange juice,tropical fruits, yogurt and granola, eggs your style,and home made coffee as you listen to the soothing sound of ocean waves. Room service is available.

After your Yoga class, a long excursion along the beach or a bike ride into town, then head back to the restaurant and savor a heart-warming meal catered with love and outstanding service. End a relaxing beach day dining under the stars in a romantic ambience, lit up with candles and colorful hand-carved lamps.Tulum's weather in March is delightfully warm. Our beach bar welcomes guests to enjoy an evening drink sitting comfortably on wooden swings while the sun sets on the vast caribbean ocean.The Center features a beautiful yoga and meditation studio overlooking Tulum's turquoise ocean. The studio is crowned by a huge thatched palapa roof and has a spacious terrace with glass doors that open widely to integrate both spaces, allowing ocean breeze and the soothing sound of waves to fill the room.

KATHREEN BEET BFA (Hons), ERYT 500A seasoned and skilled teacher, Kathryn has been studying, practicing and teaching Yogafor over 15 years. A natural nurturer with a keen eye for detail, she works with individuals privately and in small groups providing detailed verbal instruction, effective hands-on adaptation and definitive demonstration to support deeper understanding of and overall proficiency in all aspects of the practice of Yoga. She also teaches large group Vinyasa classes which are fun, creative, challenging, inspiring and educational.

As Yoga Therapist for Osteopathy and Physiotherapy Solutions she provides patients with treatment programs, to facilitate the healing process. As director of Teacher Training at YogaSpace she candidly shares her extensive knowledge and is passionate about guiding her trainees towards their own greatness.Kathryn has been leading Yoga Retreats in exotic locations for close to ten years. International participants have described them as fun, educational, transformational and healing.Her daily personal practice consists of asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting, reading/research and writing and serves both to maintain a strong personal centre and to inform inspired and profound teaching.

Strongly influencial teachers are Kaila Kukla, Erich Schiffmann, Joel Kramer, Donna Farhi, Marion Woodman, T.K.V and Kaustaub Desikichar, Robert Bly, Tom Meyers, Gary Kraftsow, Judith Lasater, Richard Freeman, Paul Grilley, Todd Norian, Desiree Rumbaugh and Bell Hooks.

To learn more about this retreat please visit http://www.yogaspace.net/mexico_retreat07.html

or emailyoga-space@sympatico.ca for further inquiries.