Amṛta
Immersive Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat in Mexico
September 22nd – 29th, 2022
7 Nights and 8 Days of intentional rejuvenation
The Ancestral, Present, and Emerging Land of the Pericú People.
El Pescadero, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Namaskar. Blessings and salutations to you. Gratitude for stepping into this space to explore the depths of Amṛta with us.
With Love,
Ranmalee and Shanel
Our “Why?”
Gratitude for stepping into this journey with us; a process that transcends the limited time and space of a typical Ayurveda and Yoga “retreat”. Most often, routines, rituals, and protocols acquired during “retreats” are not sustained beyond the curated experience. Amṛta (the divine nectar of immortality) empowers you to adapt and adopt āyurveda into your present lived experience. The individualized nature of this retreat allows you to awaken to endless possibilities of mind, body, and spirit connection in a nurturing and intimate setting.
Amṛta is the beginning of a restful journey into integrating you into an āyurvedic way of being in a space with epic sunsets and tropical winds. A nurturing space and experience to integrate and embody the lessons learned during the last few years. During this 7 day immersive experience you will be guided and nourished through foundational āyurvedic ritual, treatments, therapies, yoga asanā, intentional rest, and rituals to ignite Śakti; the all pervading force that is us. This is the first retreat in a series of 4 immersive experiences to support you in navigating Pançakarma detoxification therapy (Purvā and Pradhāna Karma).
What to Expect From your Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat
Guided by Ranmalee and Shanel, participants will deep dive into strengthening dhatu and ojas (tissue and immunity) to get the body and mind prepared for future “detox and letting go”. Located on organic farm land and a 5 min walk away from a secluded beach, the surroundings lends itself to an immersive āyurvedic lifestyle experience. All food will be locally sourced and prepared by chefs who are experienced in traditional Mexican cuisine. Meals will include traditional regional Mexican cuisine adapted to the foundational āyurvedic principle of food as medicine.
You will leave this retreat refreshed, rejuvenated, nourished, grounded, and accountable for not only your own wellbeing but for the wellbeing of your community. A journey to be taken together cultivating profound spirit and soul practices.
What will you receive at Amṛta Ayurveda Yoga Retreat in Baja Mexico?
Our Amṛta offering coincides with celestial movements of the Autumn equinox and the September Amāvāsya (new moon). A time for balance and integration of all agni (fire and transformation) activity in our lives.
Since our vision is to individualize your experience, you will receive an āyurvedic consultation 2 weeks prior to the retreat. This is a mandatory consultation so that we get to know you. Your nutrition, herbs, therapy, and routine will be based on your specific needs. During the Ayurveda and Yoga retreat, you receive support from the practitioner to best implement your āyurvedic protocol. Dedicate 7 days of living a completely grounding and nourishing āyurvedic lifestyle. You will be supported through this entire process and get more one-on-one support from Ranmalee and Shanel, as well as our intern Carina.
We will be guiding you into a deeper understanding of Dinacharya (daily intentional rituals and routines), spirit practice (Śakti Pūja), ritual, ceremony, discussions, workshops, intentional rest, and nourishment in a collaborative community environment. Meanwhile we will take time to relish in this luxurious space, take walks on the beach, and sit by the fire embraced by the ocean breeze. Create space in your mind and body to reflect on you and how you show up in “community”.
We hope that this will translate to seva and community care.
What is included in your Amṛta?
- Āyurvedic initial consultation starts 3 weeks before the retreat
- Āyurvedic follow-up 2-3 weeks after returning home
- 2 weeks of ayurvedic protocol (herbal blends, oils, infusions, and guidance)
- Arrival 22nd September by 2 pm at SJD
- Connect with us to coordinate flight times
- Transportation to and from SJD airport.
- Accommodation (prices vary based on the type of room and amenities)
- Access to pool, jacuzzi, and a beautiful secluded beach
- Daily yoga asanā
- Daily prānayāma
- Daily meditation and Yoga Nīdra
- 3 nourishing āyurvedic meals
- Teas, infusions, decocotions, and mild purgatives based on initial consultation
- Educational āyurveda workshops and fire side discussions.
- Interactive classes
- Dinaçarya rituals taught and practiced in a supportive setting
- Pūja and fire ceremony
- Individualized gift basket based on your consultation
- One āyurvedic body therapy (selected from 4 treatments) which is determined during your consultation
- Retreat manual and materials
- Depart 29th September by mid morning to SJD airport
THIS RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF YOU…
- are interested in the foundational principles āyurveda.
- want to deep dive into embodying āyurveda in your daily life.
- want to delve into “Food as Medicine”.
- want tangible and sustained routines, remedies, and rituals that support your purposeful living.
- are interested in purposeful and intentional living.
- are ready to commit to your “thrivance”.
- are exploring “courageous conversation” and healing within yourself
- if you want to simply be nourished and be embraced in a safe and luxurious space as you grow.
- If you simply crave a soft landing to heal.
“Food as Medicine”
“Annam Brahma Raso Vishnu
Pakto Devo Maheshwara
Evam jnatva Tu Yo Bhimkte
Anna Dosho Na Lipyate”
Nutrition is not only about what you eat but how you eat. Overall, you will leave this Ayurveda and Yoga retreat with a renewed relationship with how you nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
Enjoy Traditional Mexican cuisine that is prepared using Ayurvedic Principles. Our chef will be preparing a range of plant and non-plant based foods that are sourced from the local organic farms that surround our Retreat casa. We will also have carefully selected animal products available for guests that want to include that in their meals.
Eating three meals a day, at the same time each day is one of the essential guidelines of Ayurveda. This helps regulate your digestive fire (agni) and increase nutrient absorption so that your meals can be used to build your tissues and immunity (dhatu and ojas). Meals will be personalized to build your digestive power throughout this retreat.
Your Ayurvedic Protocol
During your consultations, we will determine an herbal protocol to address any imbalances you are currently experiencing or for generalized wellness. During this time your practitioner will determine best herbs and administrations times to address your specific needs. The practitioner will support you throughout the retreat to create a regular intake of your herbal protocol. Each individualized protocol may include an herbal tea, tablets, herbal ghee (for non- plant based participants), herbal decoctions, or herbal jams. Later, you will receive a 1 week supply to continue your protocol after you leave the retreat.
Daily Amṛta Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Schedule
| 5:00am | Optional Puja Awakening |
| 6:30am | Morning routine Digestive tea |
| 7:00am | Pranayama Yoga Meditation |
| 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 10:00am | Therapies Group activities Transitional time |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Guided rest Nature walk |
| 3:00pm | Unstructured Time Tea Snacks Fresh juice Optional yoga |
| 4:00pm | Workshops |
| 6:30pm | Dinner |
| 7:30pm | Fire Side Discussions Journaling Hot tub Fire ceremony Tea Sleep tonic |
| 9:00pm | Yoga Nidra |
| 10:30pm | Rest |
Amṛta Workshops
- Food as Medicine – Consumption is a sacred activity. What we eat is medicine, how we eat is energetic, and our thoughts when we consume is pivotal to our emotional and physical well being. We will deep dive into intention consumption in this workshop.
- Herbal Ghritham – Learn how to make herbal ghritam (ghee) from local organic butter.
- Courageous Conversations (CC) – We engage “stepping out” our comfort zone and walking courageously into conversations with self and community. We will use the CC Compass to center anti-racism in our conversations.
- Naming Your Fear – Journaling with intention for growth, development, forgiveness.
- Din(a)charya – Knowledge of the day is cornerstone of Ayurveda. It is an integral part of our entitlement to a healthful lived experience.
- Localizing Medicine – Growing with your medicine.
Fireside Discussions
- Rest as Resistance – Intentional and mindful resting to optimize digestion. Reclaiming our bodies and spirit with sleep.
- Collaborative Community Healing is done both in communal settings and in solitude. We are unable to master healing arts without a balance between these elements. Learn about how to channel your growth to support others in return.
Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Cost
Our Deposit option allows you to split up the cost of the retreat and Pay in 2 convenient payments.
Remaining cost will be due August 15, 2022. After this date all rooms must be paid-in-full and deposit option will not be available.
In the event that remaining costs are not paid by August 15, 2022, we reserve the right to forfeit your room and open it for others to book.
Pay Deposit Here!
| Rooms Available | Paid-in-full Price | Payment Plan Price | Deposit to Reserve Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Room (2 occupants/room) | $2,450 | $2,600 | $1,225 |
| Basic Private Room | $2,600 | $2,750 | $1,300 |
| Luxury Private Room | $2,900 | $3,050 | $1,450 |
Amṛta Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Space in Baja California Sur, Mexico
Details about Transportation to and from Airport
Please book tickets to land by 1pm at SJD Airport in Los Cabos International Airport, San Jose del Cabo, BCS, Mexico at the latest on September 22, 2022.
We will have 2 pick up times that will be determined by guests arrival time.
Please notify us about your arrival and departure details as soon as you have them. We will need to know this information at latest 2 weeks before the retreat starts.
Shuttle to the Airport will depart the Retreat center by 10:30am, so plan flight accordingly. We will have a shuttle Available for you to arrive at airport if your flight leaves before 10:30am in the morning.
Refund Policy
If putting deposit on the room, Remaining cost must be paid by August 15, 2022. Room will be released for other guests if full payment is not received by this date.
Deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE 48 hours after booking
Full Refund within 48 hours of booking.
If paid in full, 50% refund Until August 15, 2022
NO REFUNDS after August 15, 2022
Meet Your Retreat Host
Shanel Laureen
Shanel is an Āyurvedic Practitioner that graduated from the Southern California University of Health Science. She has been serving her community through the healing arts and personalized support for the past 10 years.
Shanel is dedicated to uplifting humanity through empowering others to embody their purpose. Her business offers coaching that balances professional and personal life. Sessions focus on empowerment through accountability, dedication, and setting realistic goals.
She employs the belief of “You know you best” to maintain trust while supporting others in reaching their highest version of success. She offers a safe space and time for you to reclaim your power and passion for life.
Carina Lavin
Carina Lavin is an Ecological Designer practicing regenerative farming methods. Her commitment and dedication to regenerative farming and ethical ecological designs for community farms is rooted in her indigenous knowledge and lived experiences.
She Is the Co-founder of Community Consciousness 501 c3 which advocates for food justice and food equity. She works with micro farms to cultivate sustainable quality produce for her community.
Carina’s passionate knowledge and honoring of plant medicines prompted her to create her own herbacy and apothecary; Generous Herbs. Generous Herbs is centered in the ethos that in order to nourish and heal ourselves it is imperative to connect with the very soil that our feet walk on.
