8 Day Prana in Paradise Yoga Retreat in Las Galeras, Samaná

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Yoga is a practice that will adapt to you, not the other way around. This retreat is specially created to convey the fact that yoga is so much more than just a posture. Everybody is welcome regardless of skill level, even if they have never done yoga before. Anyone who would like to have a personal practice, customized to their preferences, will benefit greatly from this experience. %Even those who are already on an advanced level (that would like something more challenging than a normal yoga class) can benefit from learning how to live the philosophy of yoga in their daily life. During this retreat, you will live an experience to harmonize your body and soul.

Totally unwind, let your mind go, and relax while your body immersed in the perfect combination of restfulness and motion-free from external influences. This retreat offers daily yoga practices and interaction with the yoga instructors and like-minded fellow travelers in the incredible picture landscapes.

Yoga is rather a way of life which is about compassion, mindfulness, and truthfulness. The atmosphere on this retreat is quiet and, except for the daily yoga hours, your time is your own to read, swim, sleep, and enjoy. Much emphasis is placed on healthy, diverse, and fresh food to accompany the experience. The yoga classes will be suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced learners.

Day 1

• Welcome to Santo Domingo
• Transfers: airport lodge to Caribe Yoga Ocean View Eco Lodge (three hours road trip)
• Welcome and meet and greet
• 18:45 Dinner
• 20:00 Meditation and opening circle

Day 2

• 08:00 - 09:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 17:30 -18:30 Yin or Restorative
• 18:45 Dinner

Day 3

• 08:00 - 09:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 11:30 Day trip to the most fascinating Caribbean beach “Playa Fronton”. Start at the beach Las Galeras town by boat (30 minutes), whale watching, untouched nature, impressive panorama, lunch, and a hike through the gentle hills of Samaná.
• 17:00 Going back to the lodge by bus
• 18:45 Dinner
• 20:00 Meditation and Restorative

Day 4

• 08:00 - 09:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 14:00 - 18:00 Day at the wonderful beach Playita, natural swimming pool
• 18:45 Dinner
• 20:00 Meditation and Restorative

Day 5

• 08:00 - 09:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 17:30 - 18:30 Developing a personal practice workshop
• 18:45 Dinner

Day 6

• 07:00 Breakfast
• 08:00 Trip To El Limon Waterfall, horseback riding, and swimming in the sweet water of the waterfall
• 14:00 Lunch
• 17:30 - 18:30 Yin and Restorative
• 18:45 Dinner
• 20:00 Meditation

Day 7

• 08:00 - 09:00 Morning yoga practice
• 09:15 Breakfast
• 13:00 Lunch
• 17:30 - 18:30 Yin and Restorative
• 18:45 Dinner

Day 8

• Brunch and departures

Beach day Playita

Beautiful beach to spend a moment of tranquility and enjoy nature included in the price. Enjoy the beautiful beach to spend a moment of tranquility and enjoy nature, fresh coconut, and pineapple. One of the nicest beaches in the world. Quiet waters, very low key, this is the dream beach you are looking for. A perfect day in a clean place far from the piles of trash you see everywhere.

Hike to Waterfall El Limon

Horse riding to the waterfall El Limon and swimming in sweet water included in the price. The waterfall “Salto El Limon” is located amidst a lush tropical landscape on the peninsula of Samaná, approximately an hour away from Las Galeras. This spectacular waterfall drops 150 feet into a natural, beautiful pool filled with fresh, crystal clear water.

You can reach the top of the waterfall on horseback, then hike downwards through the tropical jungle until you reach the bottom of this roaring cascade, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in the big natural pool.

Visit the Dominican Larimar Jewelry Shop

Larimar: It was discovered less than three decades ago, its fame was instant, and you can only find it in the Dominican Republic, this makes the stone something rare and enchanting. It’s associated with love, those who don’t have it will find it, and if you have it you will keep it.

Whale-watching

The bay of Samana is visited every year by the humpback whales. The bay of Samana is visited every year by the humpback whales that migrate from cold waters to warm waters for their breeding season. Go on a guided excursion by boat and watch those giants in their natural environment.

After whale-watching, the trip continues by boat to Playa Fronton, one pristine beach, where you will have time to relax and have something to eat and after that, a hike through the gentle hills of Samaná.

The Samaná Ocean View Eco-Lodge is located on top of a hill near the village of La Guázama and the idyllic fishing town Las Galeras on the Samaná peninsula. This spot is widely recognized as the most beautiful region of the Dominican Republic, primarily due to the thousands of coconut trees and the many pristine beaches.

Distances

• Las Galeras - 15 minutes
• Playa Grande - 15 minutes
• Playita - 15 minutes
• Playa Fronton - 30 minutes
• Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS) - 60 minutes
• International Airport Las Americas” of Santo Domingo (SDQ) - 2.5 hours

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During your retreat, you will be provided with six hearty breakfast buffets, healthy lunches or brunches, and sumptuous dinners. The meals are a combination of the Caribbean and international cuisines which are prepared to enrich your body and soul; vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free upon request. Tea, coffee, and water are available free of charge throughout the duration of your stay. If you have any food allergies or special dietary needs, please inform CaribeYoga upon registration.

During your free time, you may participate in the following activities:

Adventure and beach, zipline and Playa El Valle

Take your car (or a transfer) and head to El Valle, where you can go on one of the most spectacular zip lines of the country. Enjoy the scenery, have a blast, and get your adrenaline ready, the longest zip line at El Valle is more than 1,200 feet long and over 450 feet high.

Visit the National park "Los Haitises"

The national park “Los Haitises” can only be reached from the ocean and is considered one of the must-see attractions in the Dominican Republic. It has a surface of 826 square kilometers and offers an unbelievable number of protected animals and plants. The park features a large lagoon “Bahia San Lorenzo”, rivers, mangroves, jungle, and mystical stalactite caverns.

The region was already settled or often visited by early Indians called “Tainos”, long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Rock carvings (petroglyphs) on the walls of many caves in this area are proof of their existence. In the morning, you leave with a boat from close to Sanchez, going to explore the Los Haitises National Park.

Among approximately 120 different bird types you might catch sight of the “Palm Chat” (Cigua Palmera), the national bird of the Dominican Republic. With some luck, you might also see the very rare Caribbean manatees (from the family of “round-tailed sea cows”) in the waters or in the surrounding mangroves.

1-hour massage

You will receive one full body relaxing massage by the hands of a professional masseuse. The massage will help you relax and recharge your energy.

• 1 1-hour full body relaxing massage
• 7 nights accommodation
• 6 breakfasts, lunches or brunches, and dinners
• Daily yoga classes
• Daily meditation sessions
• Workshop about creating a personal yoga practice
• Workshop about yoga and acupressure for self-care
• Tea, coffee, and water
• Excursion to a waterfall, whale watching, and hiking through the jungle
• Beach day
• Visit to the Larimar Shop Mobile Dominican Jewellery Shop
• Taxes and excursion fees
• Group airport shuttle

• Airfare
• Extra drinks (alcoholic beverages and sodas)
• Individual transfer
• Jewelry you want to buy

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.