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Join Us Winter of 2023 In Nicaragua

There will be an option to stay on for 2-4 days of SEVA-volunteering with NicaLove to build our shelter!

Join us for our inaugural retreat to beautiful Nicaragua. Mimi has been traveling to Nicaragua with her friend and president of the organization NicaLove, the charitable arm of O2 Yoga for a while now. Mimi became VP in 2021 and is passionate about this beautiful country, it’s people, and especially the animals! You will enjoy staying in a gorgeous space where you can walk to class, the beach, meals, through the beautiful tropical fauna. Stay “on-campus” the whole time and never put on a pair of shoes or go on excursions to nature preserves, bird watching, a volcano, or visit the colonial city of Granada!

There will be options to participate in some of the projects NicaLove is working on as well!

Either way, you will wake up to sun and sea air, practice yoga in an open air palapa, have a healthy meal with friends then spend the day swimming in the pool, lounging in a hammock or taking a few surf lessons. Take a break for lunch and maybe a siesta. Or, you can walk the beach for miles! Another yoga class in the evening, a lovely meal and then off to bed!

SOME YOGA FAQ’s:

How much yoga will we practice?

We have two classes each day. Most people choose to attend either the morning or late afternoon class, while some attend both. You may also skip a day if you need a break or decide to take a day to relax or explore.

What type of yoga classes will we have?

All classes will be taught in the O2 Yoga style. This is a vigorous form of yoga based on the Astanga yoga system. We do not offer gentle yoga.

What’s the difficulty factor of the yoga (ie what “level” is it)?

There is no doubt you will be challenged. It is definitely a good idea to take some O2 Yoga classes to get a sense of what to expect. We offer both in-person and online classes. That said, this retreat is a great opportunity both to begin and learn and to continue to build on an already-established practice. We teach for all levels, and offer an invigorating, thoughtful, and, yes, playful class that you will be able to get something out of, regardless of your previous experience. We give modifications and options for all postures, from beginning to advanced. You will try new postures and sequences as well as have the opportunity to practice lots of yoga with no cell phones ringing or daily responsibilities to distract you.

Who will be teaching the classes?

This year’s stellar teaching crew will be Mimi and TBD.

What’s included:

Prices include gorgeous accommodations, 3 meals, beverages and well drinks,and 2 yoga classes/day, transport to and from the airport. Prices do not include airfare, services like massage, surf lessons, and excursions.

Accommodations: Pricing is per/person and based on double occupancy

7 days: $1100
10 days: $1500

THE FOOD!:

Three gorgeous buffet style meals served daily in an outdoor palapa!

Other items:

The resort is super kid-friendly with lots of activities. There is a volleyball court, tennis courts, 3 pools, and frisbee golf.

BOOKING AIRFARE and TRAVEL:

We have a fantastic travel agent that does all of the travel arrangements from the US to Managua, Nicaragua. Please do not book tickets until you have checked in the Mimi so we can make sure you get there when and where you need to go! We highly recommend, if you have the time, to fly in the day before and leave the day after the retreat in order to get the full experience. We take care of all transport to and from the airport as well.