Workshops
A Sacred Evening of Sankirtan w/Raas Leela Kirtana and Vaidehi Amair – August 3rd
INSTRUCTORS: Raas Leela Kirtana and Vaidehi Amair
DATE: Saturday, Aug 3rd
TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio
COST: Sliding scale $22 – $75; Pass & Memberships Apply; No one turned away for lack of funds
DESCRIPTION:
A Sacred Evening of Sankirtan With Raas Leela Kirtana and Vaidehi Amair!
Join us for a sacred evening of spiritual meditative music with LA based devotional and spiritual ensemble Raas Leela Kirtana and Santa Cruz based mantra artist Vaidehi Amair at the beautiful Pleasure Point Sanctuary in Santa Cruz!
We will facilitate an uplifting event filled with the healing vibrations of Sankirtan which is an ancient spiritual and meditative practice hailing from the sacred bhakti yoga tradition of India. As we repeat the spiritual seed-thoughts of the sacred chants and mantras with devotion and concentration we find that the mind gets interiorized and the consciousness expands thereby yielding deep healing of body, mind, and soul. This ancient art of devotional superconscious Kirtan chanting is a very efficient meditative practice that helps us to open up our heats and experience deeply meditative states by attuning our consciousness with the primordial vibratory sound of Aum.
“The sankirtans or musical gatherings are an effective form of yoga or spiritual discipline, necessitating intense concentration, absorption in the seed thought and sound. Because man himself is an expression of the Creative Word, sound exercises on him a potent and immediate effect. Great religious music of the East and West bestows joy on man because it causes a temporary vibratory awakening of one of his occult spinal centers. In those blissful moments a dim memory comes to him of his divine origin.” -Paramahansa Yogananda
Raas Leela Kirtana Bio:
Raas Leela Kirtana is an original Kirtan and Indian music ensemble from LA that performs uplifting spiritual and devotional music from the sacred bhakti yoga tradition of India. Raas Leela Kirtana’s repertoire consists of original compositions, traditional Indian bhajans, sacred mantras, and Paramahansa Yogananda’s cosmic chants. Raas Leela Kirtana’s spiritual music helps to awaken the devotional and meditative states gained from deep devotional superconscious chanting which in turn opens up the heart fully to receive the love of the Divine thereby yielding complete healing of body, mind and soul.
Vaidehi Amair:
Vaidehi Amair is an artist that brings together her love for hip hop, trap, and mantra through her music and live performances at festivals and beyond. She loves sharing spiritual knowledge creatively through the performing arts as an offering and spiritual practice in service to her Guru. Born and raised in the temples of the Bhakti Yoga tradition under the guidance of her Guru, Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev Goswami Maharaj, the practice of Kirtan is her foundation. She offers this music to her Guru and lineage, where she learned these songs and mantras. Her sound is unique, authentic, and alive with the potency of mantra and hopefully, the blessings of her guru.
Vocal Awakening With Mantra Workshop description:
Vocal Awakening with Mantra is a workshop dedicated to opening your voice through sacred sound. In this workshop you learn vocal exercises to warm up your voice, expand your vocal range and to center and ground into your diaphragm so that you can chant with strength and fluidity. The sacred mantras are taught step by step: first the meaning, then the pronunciation, followed by the beautiful unique melodies, to create a potent and charged chorus of singing voices, in community. Walk away feeling aligned, clear, and soothed with a cleared and charged body temple. Check out my music by finding me on all music and social media platforms @VaidehiAmair
The Hypno and Healing Circle – Next Session: August 4th
A monthly gathering to use the power of hypnosis to rewrite our inner narratives, rewire our brains, and remember our power.
INSTRUCTOR: Kelsey Lettko
DATES: 1st Sunday of the month, August-October
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August 4th
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September 1st
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October 6th
TIME: 2:30pm – 3:45pm (before Kelsey’s weekly 4pm Mixed Flow class)
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio
COST: Class pricing | Passes & memberships apply
DESCRIPTION:
The subconscious mind is the most powerful tool when it comes to making meaningful change in our lives. This is where our deepest beliefs, wisdom, intuition, creativity, and patterns live, and it makes up 95-98% of the mind! When we make change at the subconscious level, it ripples out into the rest of our lives and we get to witness our reality transform around us. Using imagery, metaphor, guided relaxation, and visualization, we can communicate directly to the subconscious mind to move beyond limiting beliefs, heal old narratives, and rewire your brain in service of helping you embody the person you truly are, and the life you want to live. Hypnosis offers a pathway to rapid yet gentle change, and helps us remember that we are in the driver’s seat of our lives.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Each month we’ll focus on a specific theme to weave into the subconscious mind in service of your growth, healing, and evolution. You can expect to leave each session feeling expanded, relaxed, and reminded of your power.
GATHERINGS INCLUDE:
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Journaling and self-reflection on the topic
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Group hypnosis journey co-created with the group
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Discussion and reflection
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Turning it into action and leaning into the shift
HYPNOSIS FAQs
What is it?
Hypnosis is a natural, focused state of awareness when the critical mind is not in the driver’s seat, and we have easier access to the power of your unconscious mind. The unconscious makes up 95-98% of the mind. This is where your beliefs, wisdom, intuition, earliest programming, and creativity live. Through hypnosis, we can tap into the beautiful depths of your unconscious mind to move through blocks, rewrite narratives, and rewire your brain to help you live in alignment with your authenticity.
How does it work?
The brain doesn’t really know what’s real and what’s imagined. It’s why when you watch a scary movie, you’re scared even though you know it’s not real. Through hypnosis, we can show the subconscious mind a new movie, story, or scenario that’s in alignment with what you want. We can speak the language of the subconscious — emotions, imagery, and experience — and heal whatever is holding you back. Along the way, we are also rewiring your brain by connecting new neural pathways that, through repetition, will get stronger until they become your new default.
Is it safe?
YES. A state of hypnosis is completely natural, and you can’t get stuck. It’s like the moment right before you wake up and fall asleep — awake but a little dreamy. You are in control the entire time and can never do anything that you don’t want to. Think of it as guided relaxation and visualization.
Can anyone be hypnotized?
Anyone can be hypnotized as long as you want to. While some people have an easier time dropping in than others, everyone is able to experience the benefits. Your conscious mind might still produce thought, and that’s ok! Everyone’s experience is different, but Kelsey suggests giving yourself permission to relax and let your imagination take over.
What are Kelsey’s qualifications?
Kelsey is a certified Theta Hypnosis Healer, Integrative Hypnotist, and Life Coach. She is not a licensed mental health counselor.
432HZ FLOATING SOUND METACINE w/Shane Thunder – August 10th
GEMSTONE CRYSTAL BOWLS, PLANETARY & ELEMENTAL GONGS, CHIMES, & OTHER INSTRUMENTS
INSTRUCTOR: Shane Thunder
DATE: Saturday, August 10th
TIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
LOCATION: 3603 Portola Drive – Dance Studio
COST:
HAMMOCK: $45 EARLY BIRD / $ 50 REGULAR
FLOOR: $30 EARLY BIRD / $ 35 REGULAR
Early Bird Pricing through July 31st! BOOK AHEAD OF TIME THIS WILL SELL OUT!
DESCRIPTION:
Come Float Your Stress Away! Join us for this special Floating Sound Meditation experience w/ Shane Thunder! Floor Seating available as well!
Utilizing a plethora of gemstone crystal bowls, planetary & elemental gongs, chimes, and other instruments, you are in store for a blissful and uplifting journey! No experience necessary, all paths are welcome!
Benefits of Hammock / Floating Seating:
The sound healing is different when you are in hammock because of the way you experience it. Instead of being on the ground, experiencing the sound healing, you are floating, like you are in space, so its more zero-gravity experience, or like being in a cocoon.
Logistics:
Doors open 15 mins before event start time. We will guide you on how to get into your hammock. This takes about 15 minutes to get all you beautiful bodies comfortably nestled into your cocoon. Plan for a full 90 minutes with a full 75 minute Sound Meditation.
What to Bring:
An Open Mind for your Journey, Water. The event usually Sells Out, and I have props for each of you. However, some of us prefer our own snugly items to help settle in, such as Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster / Pillow.
Optional Items to Bring:
Floaters: Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster, Pillow
Floor Meditators: Optional Props: Yoga Mat, Eye Pillow, Blanket, Bolster
Again, we have props for you but if you have your own, we welcome you to bring them.
Bio: Shane is a California-based Master Sound Alchemist residing in Santa Barbara, CA. After self-inducing a kundalini awakening in Dec. 2011, he has traveled throughout the country for the last 8 years offering his 432hz Spirit Metacine in the passionate belief of unifying the body, mind, and spirit thru the healing arts. He has held space for workshops, instructional classes, and ceremonies guided by his Higher-Self to share his musical gifts with the crystal Gemstone singing bowls and many more instruments.
Intro to Chanting – A Kirtan Workshop w/Hannah Lerch – August 24th
INSTRUCTOR: Hannah Lerch
DATE: Saturday, August 24th
TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio
COST: $30
DESCRIPTION:
Come explore the heart-opening practice of Kirtan with an inspiring evening of chanting mantras, storytelling, and community. In this workshop we’ll discuss chanting, what it is and where it comes from, and the many benefits of chanting mantras. We’ll dive into some of the lore and mythology of Hindu deities and how these stories may manifest in our everyday lives.
Kirtan is not a performance, but a collective group prayer. Together we will use our voices to participate in this uplifting and cathartic experience of chanting mantras. The repetition of these sacred sounds will guide us in cultivating a deep, loving, devotional, gratitude-based, and personal relationship with the divine – everyone relates to the divine in their own way!
* Yoga mats are not needed. Pleasure Point Yoga will provide the props (blankets, blocks, and bolsters).
* No singing or chanting experience necessary.
* Option to bring an offering for the altar (candles, murtis, flowers, crystals, photos, feathers, trinkets and other treasures).
Come as you are with an open heart and open mind, and feel the benefits and healing power of Kirtan!
Kirtan w/Govind Das – September 7th
A Pre-Bhakti Fest Event!
INSTRUCTOR: Govind Das
DATE: Saturday, September 7th
TIME: 7:30pm – 9:00pm
LOCATION: 3707 Portola Drive – Yoga Studio
COST: $30
DESCRIPTION:
Join us on a soul-stirring Kirtan with Govind Das! Immerse yourself in the uplifting melodies of sacred mantras and experience the blissful harmony of call-and-response chanting. This musical journey will take you on a transformative adventure, as Govind Das’ captivating presence and vibrant energy lead you to a place of inner peace and divine connection. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an unforgettable Kirtan experience that will nourish your spirit and leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. All are welcome to join this celebration of love, devotion, and unity. See you there!
This is a pre-Bhakti Fest event. Bhakti Fest is a 3-day event held in beautiful Joshua Tree, California, that immerses participants in music, yoga, breath work, sound healing, spiritual workshops, and so much more! It’s an unforgettable experience and takes place on September 27th-29th, 2024. Learn more at https://www.bhaktifest.com/
Govind Das is a Southern California-based kirtan singer, yoga teacher, and as his spiritual name suggests -“servant of the divine”. He is the co-director/owner of Bhakti Yoga Shala in Santa Monica. CA. Govind Das’ commitment to Bhakti Yoga and the ideals of love, service, and devotion is the essence which is reflected and transmitted through his music and teachings. His intention is to share kirtan in the spirit of celebrating life and developing a personal and intimate connection with Source. He leads evenings of kirtan, bhakti yoga workshops, presents at festivals and leads transformative retreats throughout the world. Govind Das and his family live in the hills of Pacific Palisades, CA overlooking the Great Pacific Ocean.
The Embodied Breath: 200hr Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training
October 2024 – March 2025
with Lead Instructor Kayla Copeland & Faculty of Pleasure Point Yoga + Special Guest Teachers
Held at Pleasure Point Yoga
Regular Tuition: $3,300
Early Rate Tuition: $2,999 expires on Sept 1st
SIGN UP BY SEPTEMBER 1ST and SAVE $301
FREE YTT INFO SESSION DATES & TIMES :
SUNDAYS, 12:00-1:00pm in the Yoga Studio
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August 25th
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September 29th
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October 13th
Go Deeper in the Practice You Love. We are honored and blessed to announce our Fall 2024 Yoga & Breathwork Teacher Training!
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TEACHER TRAINING MEETING DATES:
✨October 18-20 (opening weekend)
✨November 15-17
✨December 6-8
✨January 3-5
✨January 31 – February 2
✨February 21-23
✨March 21-23 (graduation)
[all weekends meet Friday 6-9pm, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 6pm at Pleasure Point Yoga]
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MEXICO YOGA RETREAT: October 22nd – 27th, 2024 Only 2 Spots Left
Fire + Water | Vinyasa + Yin
Led by Jessica Weitzenhoffer & Katie Jacobson
Hosted by Pleasure Point Yoga
Todos Santos, Baja, Mexico
Adventure to where the desert meets the sea for a transformational and rejuvenating vinyasa and yin yoga retreat! Join us for 5 days of mind-clarifying, body-nourishing, heart-soothing and SOUL-igniting yoga and connection held by the beauty and potency of Baja, Mexico.
Come celebrate the transition between the autumnal equinox and winter solstice, and welcome the embodied wisdom that this time of year brings. The seasonal shift between fall and winter invites a slowing down to fill the well of our inner resources. As nature slows her growth and composts falling leaves, there is space – to let go of the old and envision the new.
As the days get shorter, colder and darker, come unwind and relax at this baja, beachside oasis to warm your bones, stoke your inner fire, and lean into community, practice, movement, breath, self-inquiry, ritual, dance and play.
Join us in Baja!
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Five nights in authentic adobe teepees at Tribu Todos Santos
Daily Solar (Yang) & Lunar (Yin) yoga classes
Three delicious and locally sourced meals by talented onsite chef
Fresh organic fruit, healthy snacks, daily fresh juices and smoothies
(vegan, gluten free and dairy free meals upon request)
Excursion to Cerritos Beach (swimmable beach)
Fire ceremony & Full Moon Fiesta!
Full service spa available
Infinity Pool, hammock lounge, gardens, wood-burning fire pit
Mountain bikes for exploring local beach lanes and desert trails
Airport transfer to retreat center!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL INFO@PLEASUREPOINTYOGA.COM
TULUM DANCE + YOGA RETREAT: December 8th – 15th, 2024
Dance | Yoga | Mayan Ruins | Cenotes | Community | Connection | Rejuvenate![](https://pleasurepointyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tulum-Dance-Retreat-663x1024.jpg)
With Joy Smith & Megan McAllister
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
December 8th – 15th (7 Nights)
The salt of the ocean. The tranquility of white sandy beaches. The magic and energy of ancient Mayan ruins spread across jungle and sea cliffs. The peacefulness and calm of the famous Cenotes. The calming energy and natural beauty of Tulum…
Oh yes, there will be dancing! Lots of DANCING!
Your journey to peace, balance, and rejuvenation begins at our Tulum Dance & Wellness Retreat.
Find Your Heart. This Dance & Wellness Retreat is the ideal escape for dancers, yogis, and wellness enthusiasts looking to discover the Mayan magic of Tulum while reconnecting to their heart.
Join us in Tulum!
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Seven nights of luxury accommodations
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Morning Beach Walk Meditation
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Daily Dance Classes overlooking the Caribbean Sea
(Dance Fitness, Beginner Classes, Choreography)
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Balance your dance regimen with Yoga, Stretch, & Other Classes
(Restorative Stretch, Yin Yoga, Japa Mala Meditation, Guided Meditation, Sunset Beach Yoga)
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Sunset ecstatic dance & swimming sessions at the beach
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Light Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner each day with a focus on fresh healthy food
(either Vegetarian, Vegan, or Fish & Chicken)
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One off-site Dinner & Celebration at an amazing beachfront restaurant
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Beach walk to cliffside Tulum Ruins overlooking Caribbean Sea
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Excursion to Mayan Ruins & Archeological Site (Optional)
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Visit and Swim in Gran Cenote (Optional)
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Temezcal Ceremony (Optional)
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Full Service Spa available
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Beachclub with beachfront pool & hottub, icebaths, beach deck with hammock lounge
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Garden and outdoor workout site
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So much more!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL INFO@PLEASUREPOINTYOGA.COM
YELAPA DANCE & WELLNESS RETREAT: Feb 23rd – Mar 1st, 2025
Dance | Yoga | Rejuvenate | Couples | Rustic | Warm![](https://pleasurepointyoga.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_3143-1024x620.jpg)
With Joy Smith & Tom Callanan
Yelapa, Mexico
February 23rd – March 1st (6 nights)
Yelapa, Mexico is known for its wild and natural beauty, slow down into your heartspace at Casa Isabel, a beachfront rustic, warm, and peaceful retreat space
A peaceful retreat for the enjoyment of nature and rejuvenation of the human spirit…
Slow down, unwind, and take a step back into time in this wellness journey to your heart. Connect with natural beauty and wild nature in this simple and peaceful beachfront connected community of warm indigenous people and their beautiful land. Unwind in this simple, no frills peaceful fishing community where slowing into the natural circadian rhythm of nature calls at the corners of your soul. Yelapa feels like you are on an island, as it can only be accessed by boat (yet it is a short and beautiful ride from Puerto Vallarta). There are no cars in Yelapa. All transport is by boat, feet, horses and donkeys. Casa Isabel is and feels secluded, yet we are a 7-10 minute walk to town. A gorgeous benefit results in hearing nothing but quiet and ocean sounds.
People in Yelapa are very patient and flexible because they have to be. One feels grateful to be in a place that is not overdeveloped and with that brings adjusted expectations and flexibility as well as the upside of this deep reset only felt once experienced.
Your journey to peace, joy, and rejuvenation begins at our Yelapa Dance & Wellness Retreat.
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6 nights of simple, warm, and rustic accommodations at Casa Isabel
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Morning Beach Meditation
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Daily Morning Classes overlooking the Sea — lead by Joy Smith
(Dance Fitness, Beginner Friendly, Restorative Stretch)
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Yoga, Sound Healing & Other Restorative Classes — lead by incredible Healing locals
(Yin Yoga, Meditation, Sound Healing)
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Sunset Breathwork, Cacao, & Yoga experience
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Sunset ecstatic dance & ocean swimming sessions — lead by Joy Smith
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Exploration walks to two local waterfalls
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Daily Meals: We will bring food in & dine out together in the connected community with focus on fresh local food
(Early Morning Coffee/Tea, Fruit, Granola, hard boiled eggs)
(Brunch & Dinner: Delicious traditional meals each day prepared in the Yelapan tradition)
(Two off-site Dinner Celebrations at a fabulous local restaurant with live music, dancing and fun!)
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Intimate Breakout Circles / Mini Workshops linked to dance, yoga, couples, connection, NVC, + Psychadelic Assisted Therapy Info Sessions
(Optional for Additional Cost: 1 Group Journey led and assisted by Tom Callanan – Release trauma or stuck patterns)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL INFO@PLEASUREPOINTYOGA.COM
FRANCE YOGA RETREAT 2025
RETURN TO SELF: Provence Yoga & Cultural Experience
Led by Kayla Copeland, Hosted by Megan McAllister
Provence, Gordes, France
September 13th – 20th 2025 (7 nights)
Journey to picturesque Provence decorated with rolling vineyards, olive groves, pine forests, and lavender fields, and known for its beautiful scenery, light, and contrasting colors as we slow down, tend to our inner sanctuary, and return to self. You’ll have plenty of spaciousness to wander, stroll, meander, and get lost (or found) in the moment.
We will be staying in the French Countryside at Domaine de Fontblanche, a gorgeous and lush 10-acre private country estate surrounded by olive orchards, lavender fields and vineyards, with spectacular views. Right in the heart of the Luberon, one of Provence’s most sought after areas, and next to the beautiful medieval village of Gordes.
Drink in nature’s masterpiece while nourishing yourself with delicious Provencal food during the farmers annual harvest of sun soaked, bountiful, and flavorsome summer produce when flavor is at its peak and literally wafting in the Air.
Come home to yourself and immerse yourself deeper in your daily yoga practice while embracing and honoring another culture in our Yoga and Cultural reset and restore experience.
Join us in France! Spots are limited!
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7 nights elegant & lux accommodation at Domaine de Fontblanche, a 10-Acre private country estate
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19th century bastide with swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, 3 terraces, & spectacular views
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Daily morning meditation + Vinyasa Flow & late afternoon Yin Yoga
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Early Coffee, Tea, & Fruits
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Chef catered, delicious and locally sourced meals (Vegan, Gluten Free and Dairy Free Meals upon Request)
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Walking distance to the beautiful hilltop medieval village of Gordes
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Food & Wine Tasting & Pairing
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Hands-on picking and distilling at a local organic essential oils distillery
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Olive, and locally-made olive oil pressing
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Excursions to 2 of the top rated sister towns in Provence
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Sound Bath
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Farmer’s Market and Town Tours
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Breathtaking views, charming villages, medieval castles
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Return home to yourSELF
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Deeply supportive environment for self-discovery, rest, and renewal
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Airfare to France / Train ticket to Avignon
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Two lunches
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Additional excursions
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Alcohol or Personal Purchases / Souvenirs
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Travel Insurance (recommended)
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Gratuities