Genie Zeiger & Jeanie Erlbaum present
Yoga and Writing: A Caribbean Retreat for Women
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Space is limited to 10 participants! |
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| Island: Jamaica |
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Dates: February 26 -March 5, 2010 |
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| Accommodations: Bromley |
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| Yoga: 7:30 - 8:45am daily & 5:00 - 6:00pm 3 evenings |
| Jean Erlbaum has been studying yoga and meditation since 1967. She is certified as a teacher of both Integral and Atma Yoga, as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapist and is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Each class will be individualized and offer gentle stretches, deep breathing and a long relaxation. Experienced yogis as well as those starting for the first time are welcome. The classes are designed to enhance your connection to your body, inviting deeper access to creativity. All classes are of course optional. |
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| Writing: 10:00am - 1:00pm daily with an 8:00 - 9:00pm optional session |
| Genie Zeiger’s daily writing workshops are designed to create a safe and affirming place for each writer to find and nurture her own creative voice. Genie has been leading writing workshops for the past 20 years. She is the author of three books of poetry and two memoirs. Her work has been featured on NPR, in dozens of literary magazines and Genie is a regular contributor to “The Sun” magazine. |
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| Itinerary: |
7:30-8:45 Yoga
9:00-9:45 Breakfast
10:00-1:00 Writing
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00-6:00 Afternoon Excursions
6:30-7:30pm Dinner |
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| Adventures & Activities: |
Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday: Shuttle to Reggae Beach! This is an incredibly beautiful, secluded, and generally quiet beach. Snacks, drinks, chairs and snorkeling equipment available for rent. Being just beyond walking distance of Ocho Rios, Reggae Beach does not attract a large tourist crowd. The beach tends to be more popular with Jamaicans, making for a more "authentic" Jamaican atmosphere. |
| Monday: A volunteer opportunity at the local pre-school where we can bring a few well needed donations, read to the students and do a bit of yoga with them followed by a trip to the neighboring estate and artist residence Mt. Plenty where we will enjoy a property tour, traditional Jamaica afternoon tea and a cool dip at the stunning source of the White River, so named because the limestone rocks give the water a white, milky color. |
Wednesday: Shopping, beach time and more at Island Village featuring duty free and specialty shopping, water sports and entertainment that includes Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, the Cove Theater and ReggaeXplosion - an evolving exhibit that celebrates Jamaican Music by using images, videos and soundtracks from the 1950's to the present day. |
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| Package Price: |
$1375/person "Spanish Fort" Shared Occupancy |
| $1575/person Double Occupancy |
| $1975/person Single Occupancy |
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| Package Inclusions: |
- 7 nights accommodations
- Home cooked meals beginning with dinner on February 26 and ending with breakfast on March 5
- Adventures and Activities listed above
- Airport transfers to/from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) and Bromley on the retreat start and end dates
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| Package Exclusions: |
- Airfare and travel to Jamaica
- Gratuities and personal expenses including souvenirs, massages, incidentals, alcoholic beverages etc.
- Travel Insurance - We recommend that you verify your health insurance coverage and purchase travel insurance
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| Registration Instructions: |
| Please contact Genie Zeiger by email geniez@crocker.com or by phone 413.625.6113 to discuss the goals and vision of the writing portion of this retreat. For questions about yoga at the retreat, please contact Jean Erlbaum by email je88@comcast.net or phone 413-773-9744. |
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| Once your attendance has been confirmed, click the buttons below to submit a registration form and $500 deposit to reserve your place. Full payment is due 45 days prior to departure. |
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