Movement and Nutrition Exploration Guatemala
The Retreat
Raw and Ready is excited to present a week long movement and nutrition exploration retreat on Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. We have partnered with Leila Panjvani and Jefferey Ford to create a versatile and exciting experience.
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
During the week’s retreat we will be moving our body daily using different modalities. We will practice yoga, Pilates and explore our physicality through movement workshops that target our strength, endurance and mobility.
The Bambu, Atitlan Organics
Our intention for this week is for you to explore your body and mind on all levels. For that reason we will also offer a nutrition workshop, an introduction to permaculture farming workshop, a herbal workshop where we will learn about the medicinal properties of various plants, and a cooking class where we do all of the harvesting on the farm. We will develop our understanding on how our food grows, how to prepare and cook it, and how to use it as a tool for healing. Combined with movement and meditation, this week gives space for us to elevate our personal practices around self-care.
Staying at the Bambu on the lake has a feeling like a home away from home. The Bambu is part of a permaculture farm, and all the meals are composed of over 60% of their organic produce.
From Farm to Table, Atitlan Organics
This retreat will give you amazing practices you can continue integrating once you get back home, which is the most exciting part! :)
Ma'ayan Jasovich
Graduated from the Nutrition and Food Science program at Ryerson University (BASc.), as well as Ahimsa Yogayama Teacher Training in Toronto and the Agatsu Mobility & Movement certification in Montreal. Ma’ayan developed a plethora of scientific understanding of the body and its relationship with food.
As a dancer, a yoga teacher and a mover, Ma’ayan believes in nourishing the symbiotic relationship of our body with food and movement.
As such, she has a holistic approach to healing; always elevating the communication between the mind, body and soul.
Leila Panjvani
Motivated by the joy that comes with feel-good, quality movements, I started in fitness by coaching a high school ultimate frisbee team. Drawn to workouts that encourage good posture and full-body strength and mobility, I started teaching Pilates in 2013. I now also teach yoga whenever I can and have been continuing my fitness education with RTS and DNS programs, which bring a lot of mindfulness to stacking exercises and defining appropriate fitness goals.
Lagree Certified Trainer, Ahimsa (safe sequencing and poses) Yoga Instructor, RTS Resistance Training Specialist, DNS Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Series 1 & 2 VIA Somatic Senses.
Jeffery Ford
Being appreciative of health and the way holistic living helps to facilitate it, I have spent just over half of my life analyzing and integrating the various aspects into my mind, body, and spirit. Through this journey I have had to face myself in many ways, but the challenges have made me stronger on all levels. At the moment I can say that I will always persist in trying to become fundamentally healthier. My mind, body and spirit are part of my daily curriculum, and it is always a blessing to share myself with others who seek to grow and evolve from their unique and beautiful space.
CSEP CPT, CANFIT PRO, Lagree Certified Trainer, Fitness and Health Diploma Durham College.
Schedule
Sunday
Gentle afternoon yoga
Welcome ceremony
Dinner at the Bambu (Atitlan Organics)
Monday
Morning yoga practice
Breakfast at the bambu
Permaculture workshop
Lunch at the bambu
Free time
Gentle evening yoga
Dinner at the Bambu
Tuesday
Movement workshop
Breakfast
Half day off- adventure recommendations will be provided
Lunch optional at the Bambu or on your own
Evening yoga
Dinner at the Bambu
Wednesday
Morning Pilates
Breakfast at the Bambu
Nutrition workshop
Lunch at the bambu
Free time
Evening yoga
Dinner at the Bambu
Thursday
Movement workshop
Breakfast
Free time
Lunch optional at the Bambu or on your own
Afternoon of harvest at Atitlan Organics followed by communal cooking class and dinner
Friday
Morning pilates
Breakfast
Medicinal herbs workshop
Lunch at the Bambu
Evening yoga
Dinner at the Bambu
Closing ceremony
Saturday
Morning Yoga
Breakfast
Final goodbye
When
February 9-15th, 2020
Where
Lake Atitlan, Guatemala
Travel Info
Going from Guatemala City airport, La Aurora, to the town of Antigua is via shuttle. Private shuttles can be arranged upon request or public ones can be taken from the airport. Travel time from the city takes 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic.
We will leave fromAntigua (location and time TBA) as a group and go to Lake Atitlan the morning of February 9th. It is recommended to spend the night before in Antigua for a calmer travel experience. Shuttle from Antigua to the lake is included.
Individual arrival to the lake is no later than 5pm on February 9th and will be the individual's responsibility to sort the transportation and fees. We will be happy to make recommendations and provide assistance with the logistics.
Included in the Movement and Nutrition Exploration Retreat
Seven days and six nights accommodation. Yoga, Pilates, and movement workshops guided by top-rated professionals in these fields. Meditation practices. Two saunas. All meals while staying at the Bambu (3 meals and a snack daily). One permaculture workshop. One nutrition workshop. One medicinal herbs workshop. One harvest cooking class. Group shuttles from Antigua to the Lake and returning from the Lake to Antigua (Covers round trip as a group. Not including individuals arriving at different times).
Not included
Shuttles to and from the airport to the town of Antigua. Individual shuttles. Boats on the lake. Free time meals. Flights.
Investment
$950 USD for an 8 people room before November 30th, $1050 after. $1130 USD for a 4 people room before November 30th, $1230 after.
Reserve your spot with a non-refundable deposit of $500. Remainder due by Jan. 2nd.
Payment: PayPal rawandreadynutrition@gmail.com
Contact us for financial assisstance
Policies, Cancellations and Terms
We have curated this retreat to make this experience as financially accessible as possible, while striving for the sustainability of our company and the communities we work with. Signing up early will get you the lower rate prices.
Deposit is non-refundable. Cancellation after registration and between December 20th’ - January 7th 2019 will give you a 50% refund of the price paid not including deposit. Cancellation after January 7th 2019 deposit and refund will be forfeited.
Raw and Ready Nutrition reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary by our team, trip leaders, teachers or partners. In the rare case of a cancellation on the part of Raw and Ready Nutrition (due to local politics, weather, or attendance) we will offer a full refund or a credit toward future retreats. We recommend all participants purchase the travel insurance’s option of “cancel for any reason” to protect against the rare chance of cancellation.