cuba yoga retreat january 2016

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N C O N T A C T : L A U R A U R G E L L E S 2 0 2 - 2 7 7 - 3 0 8 7

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FOR RESERVATIONS!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/23/2015

ALL INCLUSIVE: FLIGHTS TO AND FROM CUBA • HOTELS • MEALS • DAILY YOGA • VISAS

IN-COUNTRY TRANSPORTATION • ALL LICENSES • ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES • AND MORE…

6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS • JAN. 27- FEB.1 , 2016

Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'in'Cuba.'

EXPLORE CUBACULTURE, HISTORY & YOGA

(FINAL PRICE AND ITINERARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND HOTEL AVAILABILITY)

Y O U R T R I P I N C L U D E S : •"6"days/5"nights"in"Havana,"Cuba"plus"day"trips"to"neighboring"towns."

•"Round"trip"airfare"via"chartered"commercial"airline"@"Miami–Havana@Miami"

•"Hotel"accommodaCons"in"Cuba"at"Melia"Habana""hotel"(subject"to"change)""

•"GratuiCes"to"for"your"guide"and"driver,"wait"staff"at"included"meals"and"hotel"bellboys"while"in"Cuba"

•"Included"meals:"5"breakfasts,"5"lunches"and"3"dinners."You"will"be"taken"to"experience"some"of"the"best"cuisine"in"Cuba."Some"special"dietary"needs"can"be"accommodated."Call"for"info."

•"Ground"transportaCon"within"Cuba"will"be"provided"on"a"luxury"coach"with"a"professional"driver.""

•"Your"group"will"have"an"experienced,"English"speaking"professional"guide"who"is"knowledgeable"on"Cuban"history,"poliCcs,"educaCon,"medical"system,"arts,"economics"and"more.""

•"All"entrance"fees"to"the"important"cultural"and"historic"sites."

•"Medical"insurance"while"in"Cuba"(this"does"not"cover"preexisCng"condiCons)."

•"All"US"airport"and"airline"taxes"

•"Cuban"visa"fee"(if"Cuban"born,"addiConal"fees"apply)"

Many"extra"surprises"and"unique"opportuniCes"–"too"many"to"detail!"

N O T I N C L U D E D :

•"Travel"Insurance"@"We"recommend"that"each"parCcipant"purchase"trip"cancellaCon"insurance."CancellaCons"prior"to"departure"without"insurance"could"cause"parCcipants"to"forfeit"their"payment."""

•"Miami"lodging"@"Our"trip"originates"and"terminates"in"Miami."If"you"do"not"live"in"Miami,"you"may"wish"to"book"a"hotel"in"Miami"the"night"before"departure."An"opConal"group"hotel"room"at"the"Miami"InternaConal"Airport"will"be"offered"for"an"addiConal"but"reduced"fee,"if"requested."

•"Upon"check@in"in"Miami,"baggage"fees"are"common"and"are"the"responsibility"of"each"passenger."

T H I S ALL INCLUSIVE E X P E R I E N C E I S $3700 P E R P E R S O N (+$300 F O R A S I N G L E S U P P L E M E N T )


D AY 1 - W E D N E S D AY J A N U A R Y 27 - I N T R O D U C T I O N T O C U B A (L ,D )

•"The"group"will"meet"at"Miami"International"Airport"at"9:30AM"for"group"check@in."(Departure"time"is"subject"to"change"by"the"airlines.)"

•"American.Airlines.flight"@"Departs"Miami"at"approximately"12:30PM"and"arrives"Havana"1:30PM"

•"Upon"arrival"in"Havana,"retrieve"your"luggage"and"meet"your"professional"English"speaking"Cuban"tour"guide..

•"Lunch"is"included"at"La.Barraca,"an"open@air"restaurant"located"among"the"pristine"gardens"of"the"Hotel"Nacional"

•"After"lunch,"visit"Finca.Vigia,"the"former"home"of"Ernest"Hemingway"for"a"memorable"tour.•"Check@in"to"your"hotel."Upon"arrival,"exchange"money"and"settle"into"your"room..•'Once'you'arrive'at'the'hotel,'the'porters'will'take'your'bags'to'your'room.'•"You"will"have"an"opportunity"to"participate"in"a"light"heart9opening.yoga.session.and.set.your.intentions"for"the"days"to"come."•"Group"dinner"at"‘paladar’"(privately"owned"restaurant)"–"El.Figaro.–"Located"in"the"Old"Havana"neighborhood."•"After"dinner,"walk"around"and"explore"the"beauty"of"Old"Havana."

D AY 2 - T H U R S D AY J A N U A R Y 28 - H AVA N A - P A S T A N D P R E S E N T (B ,L ,D ) ..•'Morning'Yoga%on%a%rooftop%in%Old%Havana.'Opportunity'for'amazing'photos'too!''

•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"•"After"your"morning"yoga"enjoy"a"professionally"led"tour"of"Old"Havana."Explore"the"5"plazas"of"Old"Havana,"including"Palacio.de.los.Capitanes.Generales,.Plaza.de.Armas,.Plaza.de.la.Catedral,.Plaza.Vieja,.and.Plaza.

San.Francisco."•"After"the"walking"tour"of"Old"Havana,"relax"for"a"moment"at"the"historic"La.Bodeguita.del.Medio.–"home"of"the"Mojito!"

•"Lunch"included"at"La.Bodeguita.del..Medio"–"The"home"of"Ernest"Hemingway’s"favorite"mojito!""

•"Visit"Dance.Nacional.de.Cuba"for"to"watch"a"rehearsal"of"this"inspirational"dance"troupe""

•"Enjoy"some"free"time"in"the"afternoon."You"may"wish"to"explore"the"streets"of""Havana"in"a"vintage"American"car."•" In"the"evening,"the"group"will"meet"for"an"incredible.dinner.at.El.Aljibe,"Havana’s"most"famous"and"historic"chicken"and"rice"restaurant"with"a"secret"family"marinade"recipe."

•"After"dinner"your""join"the"group"for"live"music"on"the"Malecón"with"a"group"of"local"street"musician"and"friends"of"Cultural"Contrast."

E L M A L E C Ó N I N H AVA N A , C U B A

TRIP OUTL INE: YO G A RE T R E A T - CU B A!


“ A P L A C E W H E R E T I M E S TA N D S S T I L L ”

“H AVA N A V I E J A ” - O L D H AVA N A

D AY 3 - F R I D AY J A N U A R Y 29 - V I Ñ A L E S V A L L E Y - E N J O Y T H E V I E W (B ,L )

•'Morning'Yoga.'Get'ready'to'flow'with'an'uplifting%yoga%sequence'and'set'the'tone'for'a'day'of'green'open'spaces'with'extraordinary'views.'

• Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"

• Pack"your"bags"and"be"ready"to"leave"for"an"overnight"stay"in"Viñales"•"After"yoga"and"breakfast,"you"will"depart"in"a"luxury"coach"bus"to"the"western"province"of"Pinar.Del.Rio,"home"of"Cuba’s"most"lush"landscapes"and"one"of"the"main"agricultural"regions"of"Cuba.""

•"Enjoy"lunch"at"El.Ranchón.restaurant"located"near"the"Mural.de.la.

Prehistoria,"one"of"Cuba’s"most"bizarre"attractions.""•"Afternoon:"Explore"some"of"Cuba’s.natural.caves"on"a"unique"walking"and"boat.tour"that"offers"breathtaking"views"overlooking"the"entire"Viñales"valley"region,"an"agricultural"hub"and"the"epicenter"of"tobacco"production"in"Cuba.""

•"Visit"the"quaint"village"of"Viñales,"including"a"visit"to"a"farmer’s"home"and"tobacco"plantation."Learn"the"art"and"science"of"tobacco"growing"and"you"can"even"try"to"roll.a.cigar!""

•"Check"in"to"Hotel.Los.Jazmines"@"Take"some"time"to"enjoy"the"hotel"pool"and"the"spectacular"views"from"your"room"through"the"French"doors"that"open"on"to"a"balcony."

•"Dinner"on"your"own:"Enjoy"dinner"at"Hotel"Los"Jazmines"or"a"‘paladar’"in"Viñales"town"center."After"dinner,"join"the"group"at"a"Patio.Central.Cultural.Polo.Montañez,"or"El.Palenque.de.Los.Cimarrones"for"incredible"live"Salsa"Music!""

D AY 4 - S AT U R D AY J A N U A R Y 30 - S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y A N D S A L S A (B ,L )

•'Morning'Yoga'session'will'include'all%levels%yoga%flow%&%guided%Pranayama'on'the'grounds'of'Hotel'Los'Jazmines.'We'will'breathe'deeply'and'relax'with'a'beautiful'view'of'the'valley.'

•"Enjoy"a"leisurely"breakfast"at"Hotel"Los"Jazmines"and"prepare"to"explore"more"of"Viñales.valley.."•"Participate"in"an"optional.salsa.dance.class.or"enjoy"the"terraced"hotel"pool"that"looks"out"onto"the"picturesque"valley.""•"After"checking"out"of"Hotel"Los"Jazmines,"we"will"visit"a"sustainable.organic.farm.for.a.tour."The"owners"will"explain"how"they"harvest"and"filter"their"own"rainwater"for"irrigation,"use"companion"planting"techniques"and"terraced"raised"beds"and"to"grow"dozens"of"varieties"of"organic"produce"on"the"hillside."After"the"tour,"the"the"owners"will"host"a"true"farm9to9table.

organic.lunch!.•"Following"the"farm"tour,"the"group"will"return"to"Havana"to"explore"and"have"time"to"meet"Cuban"artists"and"musicians…""

•"Havana,"is"now"host"to"a"multitude"of"private"restaurants."Whether"you"choose"a"quaint"paladar"in"Old"Havana"or"an"elegant"private"restaurant"in"Vedado"or"Miramar,"the"options"are"endless."Your"guides"will"assist"you"in"making"unforgettable"dinner"plans.".

•"In"the"evening"we’ll"uncover"the"Havana"nightlife."Practice"your"new"dance"moves"at"Casa"de"la"Musica"or"see"the"legendary.Cabaret.show.at.Club.Tropicana!."

H O T E L L O S J A Z M I N E S

V I N A L E S , C U B A



Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'

D AY 5 - S U N D AY J A N U A R Y 31 - B E A C H D AY ! (B ,L ,D )

•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"•"Beachfront"Yoga%practice%with%Eduardo%Pimentel:%Known'as'the'"Godfather'of'Cuban'Yoga”,'Eduardo'began'his'practice'when'he'discovered'library'books'about'yoga'in'the'1970s.'He'corresponded'with'his'guru,'BKS'Iyengar,'via'snail'mail,'(often'waiting'4'months'to'receive'a'letter'from'India)'before'traveling'to'India'to'study'with'him'in'person.'During'his'40'year'journey'he'has'spread'yoga'throughout'the'entire'island'and'is'now'known'as'a'public'figure.'Experience'for'yourself'how'yoga'is'practiced'in'Cuba!'Please%remember%to%bring%yoga%supplies%to%donate%to%the%Cuban%Yoga%Community..

•"Pack"your"bathing"suit!"After"yoga,"we’re"going"to"the"beach!"Experience"the"famous"white.sand.beaches.of.Playas.del.Este,"located"about"15"minutes"outside"of"Havana,"Playas"del"Este"is"renowned"for"its"pristine"white"sands"and"crystal"aquamarine"waters."Meet"Cuban"musicians"and"beachgoers,"while"you"Enjoy"a"“coco"frio”"@"coconut"water"straight"from"the"coconut"while"you"relax"on"the"beach!"

•"Lunch"@"Included"at"Ajiaco,"a"paladar"that"specializes"in"traditional"Cuban"food"with"a"unique"twist."

•"Visit"Havana’s"Plaza.de.Armas"and"visit"the"book"and"antique"market.""•"Before"dinner,"travel"to"the"Malecón"at"sunset"for"a"final"group"mediation"as"prepare"to"bid"farewell"to"Cuba""•"Return"to"the"hotel"to"relax"before"preparing"for"a"farewell"dinner"with"the"group."•"Dinner"at"Havana’s"single"finest"restaurant"–"El.Litoral..An"incredible"nautical"themed"restaurant"that"features"it’s"own"fishing"boat"and"an"entirely"organic"appetizer"bar."".

D AY 6 - M O N D AY F E B R U A R Y 1 - ¡A D I O S C U B A ! (B )

•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room.

•" You"will"check@out"of"the"hotel"and"the"porters"will"bring"your"luggage"to"the"bus."

•" Before"going"to"the"airport,"you"will"visit"the"quaint"fishing.village.of.Jaimanitas"and"visit"the"Gaudi@inspired"neighborhood@mosaic@tile@art"project"of"world9renowned.artist.José.Fuster.""Mr."Fuster"turned"his"entire"village"into"a"mosaic"project."Featured"on"A&E,"the"Travel"Channel"and"Discovery,"you"will"visit"his"private"home"and"studio"and"have"the"opportunity"to"view"and"buy"art"directly"from"the"artist"at"his"studio/home."

•" Transfer"to"the"airport"–"You"will"check"in"as"a"group"and"board"your"brief"flight"back"to"Miami.""

•" Lunch"options"are"available"in"the"airport""

•" American"Airlines"flight"@"Departs"Havana"at"approximately"2:00PM,"arrives"Miami.3:00PM"(Departure"time"is"subject"to"change"by"the"airlines.)"

J O S É F U S T E R ’ S M O S A I C P R O J E C T


E X P E R I E N C E B L I S S AT P L AYA S D E L E S T E


Cuba,"“La"Perla"del"Caribe”"(The"Pearl"of"the"Caribbean),"is"the"place"where"I"was"born"and"grew"up.""I"was"a"professional"ballet"dancer"in"Cuba"for"several"years"and"came"to"United"States"in"1995,"20"years"ago"this"year!"Every"time"I"go"back"I"think"of"all"the"dear"friends"and"people"that"have"not"had"the"chance"to"experience"this"beautiful"place."Known"for"its"rich"culture"and"history,"beautiful"architecture,"white"sandy"beaches,"tall"palm"trees,"contagious"musical"rhythms,"delicious"coffee,"and"it’s"passionate"and"welcoming"people,"Cuba"is"a"place"to"be"discovered"and"experienced.""It"has"been"my"dream"to"take"this"journey"with"friends"and"share"Mi"Cuba"with"them!"And"I"welcome"all"that"want"to"explore"with"me!""

The"world"isn’t"just"something"to"be"seen."It’s"something"to"be"touched,"shared,"moved,"in"some"unique"way,"by"the"meeting"of"cultures"and"the"recognition"of"our"common"humanity."

This"will"be"a"journey"of"personal"discovery"and"human"connection!"

Join"me"to"share"and"practice"Yoga,"unveil"Cuba’s"beauty,"build"bonds"of"positive"human"relationships,"and"share"and"experience"the"Cuba"of"today,"it’s"cultural"heritage,"and"people’s"personal"stories"first"hand!"Laura"Urgelles"is"a"E@RYT200"Yoga"Alliance"teacher,"and"former"professional"ballet"dancer."Born"and"raised"in"Cuba"she"graduated"with"honors"as"a"dancer"and"teacher"from"the"Professional"School"of"Ballet"and"Visual"Arts"of"Camaguey.""She"joined"Ballet"de"Camaguey,"Cuba,"under"the"direction"of"Fernando"Alonso"and"danced"nationally"and"internationally"with"the"troupe"as"a"principal"dancer"for"several"years."Laura"came"to"United"States"in"1995"where"she"continued"her"dance"career."She"discovered"Yoga"in"2002"while"dancing"for"The"Washington"Ballet,"and"it"added"her"dance"career"and"life"such"a"new"dimension"of"strength,"flexibility,"breath"awareness,"and"equanimity"of"mind"that"she"became"a"regular"right"away.""

After"receiving"her"Yoga"teacher"certification"from"Hot"Yoga"USA"she"started"teaching"Yoga"in"2007,"and"opened"The"Yoga"Fusion"Studio"in"2010"in"partnership"with"5"time"Kona"qualifier"triathlete"Bill"Beyer."She"has"also"been"an"adjunct"faculty"member"at"George"Mason"University’s"College"of"Visual"and"Performing"Arts"since"2009,"teaching"both"Ballet"and"Yoga."

Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'

L A U R A U R G E L L E S Y O G A T E A C H E R , D A N C E R , C U B A N G I R L !

cuba yoga retreat january 2016

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