Cabo San Lucas, Baja, MEXICO
with Mehtab, Guru Karam & Tej Arvind
November 2-8, 2019
Mehtab and Guru Karam will guide you through daily restorative practices of gentle Kundalini Yoga and Yoga Nidra with the healing sound of the Gong. We’ll practice meditations, pranayama, and Ayurvedic relaxation techniques together to create a week-long experience of total relaxation by the sea, as well as how to prepare you for deep and blissful sleep while you are here and when you return home.
Our retreat property offers luxury suites and deluxe rooms with private patios, a rooftop swimming pool, hot tub and lounge, full service spa and exceptional cuisine with vegetables harvested from the onsite organic gardens. Optional adventures include riding horses on the beach, sea kayaking, and visiting the local towns. We may even be able to participate in a baby turtle release!
Our retreat property offers luxury suites and deluxe rooms with private patios, a rooftop swimming pool, hot tub and lounge, full service spa and exceptional cuisine with vegetables harvested from the onsite organic gardens.
Enjoy both morning and afternoon yoga classes, as well as extended gong relaxation and sound healing sessions every evening.
If you wish to leave our retreat bubble, you can visit the nearby artist community in Todos Santos (also known as the “Magic Village”), or for authentic shopping and a visit to an organic restaurant and farm, there is the town of San Jose del Cabo.
For the adventurous, you can arrange excursions on your own schedule for surfing, horseback riding, sea kayaking or swimming / snorkeling visits to secluded beaches. There’s also excellent local hiking (just step outside the center), as well as guided treks to explore the geography and history of this majestic region.
Or you can relax. Really relax. Completely, totally, absolutely, and deeply relax.
Come join us on the beautifully natural Baja Peninsula at the perfect time of year when the sun is shining, temperatures are pleasantly moderate, the sea turtles are laying, and the hustle and bustle of the summer and winter seasons are nowhere to be seen.
BONUS: GONG YOGA COURSE
For teachers and sound healers, we are offering a 10-hour training in Gong Yoga
GONG SADHANA TRAINING: Playing for Self-Healing and Personal Transformation
In this training course, you will discover how to play the gong to enhance your meditation practice and healing journey. You will learn the how to use the sound of the gong to create a personal sadhana as you play while also practicing pranayama, mantra, and mudras. In addition to learning these techniques throughout the week in a group training, you also have the opportunity to develop a 31-minute self-directed gong sadhana using one of the gongs in a private yoga studio space.
Some gong playing experience is required.
Cost: $195
Plan your arrival to Cabo San Lucas International Airport (SJD) on November 2. A shuttle will pick you up and and transport yo to our little paradise. Departures and shuttle back to the airport on November 8. We will send a survey to collect your travel plans closer to departure.
Please ensure that you r passport does NOT expire within 6 months of your departure.
What to pack:
- Walking shoes and beach shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Bathing suit
- Sunscreen
- Yoga clothes
- Good vibes
CLICK HERE for answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is there Internet access?
Yes, we do have Internet access here on the property. Though we are completely off-the-grid, we have a special radio-based Internet connection that provides wi-fi connectivity at our Community Building via relay system over the mountains to San Jose. Though not as fast as your connection at home, it works rather well. It does not consistently reach to our guest rooms, however, so your best signal will be at our main building.
Is there cell phone coverage?We just recently received cell phone coverage from Mexico’s largest mobile communications company, Telcel. If you have AT&T, Verizon, or another provider that partners with Telcel, you will have coverage here.
Do I need an adapter for electrical plugs?
All of North America uses the same standard plug for 110V connections, so if you are coming from the United States or Canada, your equipment will work without an adapter.
Do you have hair dryers?
We do not stock electric hair dryers in every room. If it is important for you to blow dry your hair, then you may want to consider bringing your own. Because our electricity is entirely solar-powered, we ask that you are mindful of your usage and only blow dry your hair during daylight hours so as not to tax our battery storage systems.
Do you have guest laundry?
As an off-grid retreat center that must conserve both water and electricity, we are not able to offer laundry service for guests’ personal items. We ask that all guests bring sufficient clothing for the entirety of their stay.
How much cash should I bring?
This varies greatly from person to person, so it is difficult for us to recommend a set amount. If you are visiting us as part of a formal retreat, there are no additional mandatory charges, though there are several options that may be of interest. Most of the outfitters leading excursions accept credit cards, though one of the transport companies we use for trips to town accepts only cash. All massage and spa services are paid directly to the therapist in cash. If you choose to tip your shuttle driver or leave a gratuity for the center staff, those can only be left in cash. All local service providers readily accept either Mexican pesos or U.S. dollars. We are quite remote so there are no ATMs in the vicinity of the center, though they are available if you do an excursion to a local town.
Your Teachers
Mehtab Benton is the originator and author of Gong Yoga, the first book on using the gong in the practice of yoga. He has trained hundreds of yoga teachers, therapists, and musicians in the art of playing the gong. He is a lifelong Kundalini Yoga practitioner and teacher and has trained teachers in Hatha and Kundalini Yoga for over 18 years. He is a certified Vedic Astrologer with an international practice. Mehtab is the author of Gong Yoga, Astrology Yoga, Teaching Gong Yoga, and the DVD course How To Play the Gong for Yoga, Meditation, and Healing. [Read more about Mehtab]
Laura (Guru Karam) Benton began her life-long yoga practice at age 16 at a Kundalini Yoga Ashram in Houston, Texas. She is certified in Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and Ashtanga Yoga and is a Level 1 and Level 2 Kundalini Yoga Teacher Trainer. She has presented classes internationally on Gong Yoga Nidra, the art of deep relaxation with the gong, and brings a feminine perspective to the art of playing the gong for meditation and relaxation. She is the recipient of the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher’s Association “Building Communities in Yoga” award and a three-time presenter at the Southwest Yoga Conference. A Registered Nurse, Guru Karam teaches anatomy and physiology in teacher training courses and is a guest lecturer in other yoga teacher training courses and a presenter at the Southwest Yoga conference. With her husband, Mehtab, Guru Karam is the co-recipient of the International Kundalini Yoga Teacher’s Association “Building Communities in Yoga” award. [Read more about Laura]
Lyndsay (Tej Arvind) Fuls is a 500-hour certified Hatha teacher, a Level-1 Yoga Therapist, and a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher. Her teaching style is very calming and grounding, with an emphasis placed upon inner guidance, safety, and function-over-form. She modifies each session for the energetics of the day and deepens each practice & relaxation by incorporating the healing sounds of the gong (when available!) Lyndsay’s therapeutic approach to teaching is influenced by Vedic Astrology, Ayurveda, sound therapy, and the chakra system. [Read more about Lyndsay]
Spacious luxury rooms and suites offer polished travertine floors and bathrooms, pillow top mattresses, 300 thread count organic sheets and custom crafted teak furniture.
TOP FLOOR
The top floor units have 2 queen beds and a separate dining and living space plus terrace with teak chaise lounge chairs overlooking the ocean. The bathroom has one sink, shower and bathtub.
BOTTOM FLOOR
The bottom floor units are one large bedroom with King bed and sitting area. They have patios with teak chaise lounge chairs and a larger bathroom with 2 sinks, shower and bathtub with jacuzzi jets. Perfect for a couples or singles. With 2 roommates, a queen bed can be added instead of the indoor sitting area.
Double occupancy: $2495 per person
Single Occupancy: $3295
*simply place your deposit, we’ll confirm your roommate and apply the discount to your final balance.
+ Optional 10-hour Gong Course: add $195 *
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- 6 nights accommodations
- Airport shuttle on November 2 and 8
- Yoga Classes
- All meals
- Flight to Cabo San Lucas
- Travel Insurance
- Optional activities / excursions
- Gratuities you might like to offer (optional)
Refunds and Cancellations: Refund less deposit ($595) before August 1, 2019. No refunds after August 1, 2019. In case of cancellation, you may transfer your deposit or your reservation to another person as long as you notify One Yoga Global 21+ days in advance. Due to arrangements made with our vacation hosts, there can be no exceptions to this policy.
If you place a deposit, the balance due will be set to charge in equal installments starting the month after deposit through September 1, 2019, unless other arrangements are made. Participants will be required to sign the application and liability waiver to participate on this trip.
We HIGHLY recommend that you consider purchasing Travel Insurance. Travel insurance companies like TRAVEL GUARD offer policies that insure your investment in case you need to cancel (including “cancel for any reason” coverages), coverages for expenses incurred due to to weather & travel delays, personal property loss and emergency travel medical. Please review policies carefully to choose the coverage you need.
We recommend that you consider purchasing trip insurance to protect your investment. Trawick International and Travel Guard are two providers that we recommend. Please review policies carefully to ensure they provide the coverage you need.
