Yoga in Cuba

by christine Dahdouh
(havana, Cuba)

Company Name: Mhai Yoga in Cuba


Dates:
Oct 31 2015 - May 1 2016

City: Havana Country: Cuba


Cost/Price: please put at least a starting point or price range $1250 to $1800 CAD



Description of the Retreat:
Rewind to a time and place of simplicity. Havana is a time capsule, capturing the essence of a place where life was about living, time was about enjoying and there is nothing but the present moment. We are pleased to bring you a retreat where you can experience yoga in a way you’ve never seen before. This 7 day retreat will take you through a journey to reconnect with yourself, exploring Havana city, deepening your yoga practice while nourishing your body with delicious organic food.


Accommodations:
Beachfront villas just 15 minutes away from Havana city.
Each villa comprises of 3-4 bedrooms (double occupancy or single available) with private en suite bathrooms.
Main villa is where we serve all meals, there is also a library, meditation room, indoor and outdoor yoga space, hammocks and lounge chairs available.
Outdoor pool and beach and 24/7 coffee shop.


How long has the your company been running retreats?
4 years

Instructor name and bio:
Our main instructor and partner is Eduardo Pimentel, founder of the Cuban Yoga Association and each retreat is co-taught with an international guest teacher.


Type of Yoga:Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasa


Is there childminding available? no


What's included in the cost of the retreat:
• 7 nights accommodation
• 2 Yoga classes per day
• 3 Freshly prepared organic vegetarian meals daily, vegan option always available
• Unlimited filtered water, herbal tea & coffee
• Morning meditation
• One on one private class with Eduardo Pimentel
• Daily workshops and activities:
- A guided visit to discover beautiful old Havana
- Lots of free time for the beach
- Kiteboarding demonstration
- Paddleboarding demonstration
- Use of swimming pool, squash courts and other facilities on the villa grounds; paddleboard rental nearby


What's not included in retreat cost:
nearby activities
airfare
insurance
transfer
tips
alcoholic drinks



Are non-yoga partners welcome? yes


Food whats included in the cost and what type of food is it?
3 organic meals prepared fresh daily by our onsite chef from the nearby organic gardens
we cater to vegetarians, vegans
all food included


Do they serve alcohol?
alcohol is not included but can purchased at the pool bar


Number of Participants: what is the minimum and maximum number of participants? 24


Daily schedule:
example of a day:
6:45-7:15 Sunrise meditation on the beach

7:15-8:45 Yoga

9:00-9:30 Breakfast

10:00-11:00 Salsa Lesson

11:00 – 5 Free time / Lunch at 1:00

5-6:30 Yoga with Eduardo his students from Havana

6:30-7:30 Dinner with Eduardo’s students

Instructions for getting there:
From Varadero Airport it is 1.5 hours and we can organize transport
From Havana Airport it is 30 minutes and we can organize transport


Website: www.mhaiyoga.com


contact email: info@mhaiyoga.com


contact phone number: 4165004309