THE DETAILS

Yoga Integration® is an approach to yoga and self-care that is accessible to everybody.

Every. Body.

You will be immersed in concepts of anatomy, alignment, unwinding, and embodiment of the poses in a way that promotes improved posture and relief from chronic pain patterns. But it's all accessible no matter what you already know, or don't. 

Sunrise practice is your daily all-level practice with meditation and breath work combined. This is meant to build daily habits that will provide support to increase your capacity to meet each day, no matter what the day brings.

Yoga Integration® study & practice sessions are 100% appropriate for beginners and recommended for anyone struggling with chronic pain or tension. Throughout the week Crystal will dive into specific subjects -like chronic pain, emotional holding, your subtle/energetic body and sexual health- through creative movement and embodiment practices.

Crystal Bricker is a yoga teacher who specializes in working with students brand new to yoga who want to reduce their pain levels.

Evening practice will be more of a flow practice that embodies the concepts of the YI study session, and will be a great intermediate practice for those newer to yoga looking to build endurance.

The drive from the airport (code: GUA) in Guatemala City to Lake Atitlan, takes about 3.5 hours. A swift boat ride will bring you from Panajachel to  the Villa Sumaya dock.

Villa Sumaya works exclusively with our trusted transportation company, Kan Tours. All transportation will be seamlessly coordinated for you and included in your enrollment. Guests of past Yoga Integration® retreats always marvel at how stress-free and well-supported the entire experience is from the moment they step off their flight. Even if this is your first time out of the country, you're in good hands. 

Absolutely. The is great opportunity for seasoned practitioners to refine their understanding and depth of knowledge of a well-aligned asana practice, as well as gain tools for self-care and conscious re-patterning. The HOW & WHY will become clearer as you revisit familiar poses through a therapeutic lens.

What we've seen in past retreats is that there are greater levels of intimacy, education, and vulnerability experienced in Yoga Integration® study when we tailor our program to specific challenges / shared concerns of the group. 

Yet, there are as many unique reasons for healing as there are individuals needing to heal! Our co-ed Lake Atitlan retreat is inclusive to all genders / non-binary students.

We will feature breakout sessions throughout the week focusing on challenges that are unique to special populations (like women's health, emotional regulation, and chronic pain) in addition to the general program that will address our entire group as a whole. 

Yoga Integration® strives to maintain awareness and sensitivity of the impact of race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and gender identity in our offerings.

Our efforts continue to expand and we hope reflect our commitment to enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

Deposit $600 to hold your place, and make 12 (or fewer) equal payments between January 2023 and 2024. We'll give you December '23 off too! as a special thank you for jumping in and securing your space. Payments are non-refundable but are transferable to a new guest not already enrolled at the time of cancellation. We can help you find a replacement but cannot guarantee it. Refunds will be issued in the order they are requested and enrollment is replaced. 

Payment in Full will offer a savings on enrollment or alternatively an option to contribution to our scholarship fund. 

Your deposit ($600) is non-refundable 7 days after first payment but your trip is transferable, and many reasons for cancellation are covered for reimbursement by your travel insurance policy.  We will try and help you to fill your space with a new guest if you cannot attend and you will recover your investment less a $125 admin fee.

• GUA is your airport
• Flights need not be booked till 160-60 days prior to travel 
• You may like using https://www.airfarewatchdog.com/ or use the "track flights" option on Google Flights- it'll show you the best prices and -- you'll see prices fluctuate quite a bit!
• Feel free to use expedia or kayak etc to search ( but not book!)   flights across all airlines
• I suggest booking with the airlines directly as you will almost certainly lose all of your investment on expedia, travelocity etc - even with the insurance - if you need to cancel for any reason
• Buy travel insurance (required and not included) after booking your trip.
  • You will choose solo travel, not group.
  • A company I have had great experience with is Generali
  • In the event you cannot attend the retreat you enrolled in, you will redeem your insurance policy for a refund. Your trip is non-refundable through Yoga Integration® or the resort beyond your 7 day grace period. 
• Props will all be provided.
• COVID protocol on location 
• Is the Lake Atitlan area safe? From our hosts:

  Yes! Villa Sumaya is located in a remote, rural and incredibly beautiful area near the small village of Santa Cruz La Laguna, Guatemala. The only access to Sumaya is by boat, which ensures that our landscape is quiet and pristine. Our village has virtually no crime.

  Since 2004, we’ve ushered hundreds of groups to and from our little oasis without incident. Our guests are picked up in private shuttles operated by the excellent shuttle company who handles most of our groups’ transport.  

  We do our best to make the journey to our center smooth and pleasant. We’ve created a safe, effective transport system that enables you to land in this powerfully beautiful and inspiring piece of paradise! Of course, everyone needs to make the decisions that feel right to them. We hope you’ll choose to join us for an unforgettable week of adventure and insight.

  Paying for tips, treatments, and excursions.

  If you enjoy the services you receive, we recommend tipping the hotel staff $7-10 per day ($50-70 for the week). These tips will be divided among the staff. For spa treatments, anywhere from 10-20% is typical. If you had an outstanding adventure, $5-10 per person is a nice tip for your tour guide or driver. At most restaurants, a 10% service fee is included on the bill.

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