International Yoga Retreats
LIGHT OF DARKNESS RETREAT
TEPOZTLÀN, MEXICO - OCT 30 - NOV 3, 2024
Let Death Bring you Back to Life
Not many things in this life are promised. But the one thing promised to us all is that at some point, this journey will end. Life gives way to death and death gives way to life. It is the cyclical nature of this existence.
Light of darkness is an opportunity to die consciously in this lifetime, to be reborn, and see with new perspectives all the light in your life.
This time of the year, when the veils between worlds are thin, is a time to welcome the darkness.
This is not just a retreat, but a cultural immersion. We will have the privilege of experiencing Dia de Muertos, a rich Mexican tradition honoring those who’ve left this realm.
It is a potent time to celebrate life by coming face to face with our death
We’ll use yoga, meditation, nature, ceremony, and shamanic, energetic processes as sacred tools to journey through the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
When we work in this liminal space, we open a portal to access information, retrieve lost pieces of the soul, heal wounds, and gain clarity of what needs to be left behind to create space for new things to be born.
Honor who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming, and join us in the mountains of Tepoztlan in this celebration of life and light as we enter the darkness together.
We’ll use yoga, meditation, nature, ceremony, and shamanic, energetic processes as sacred tools to journey through the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
When we work in this liminal space, we open a portal to access information, retrieve lost pieces of the soul, heal wounds, and gain clarity of what needs to be left behind to create space for new things to be born.
Honor who you were, who you are, and who you are becoming, and join us in the mountains of Tepoztlan in this celebration of life and light as we enter the darkness together.
Death as my Teacher
All practices are designed to connect to Earth's rhythms and experience the time when things end and a new cycle begins. This space in between, breaths, thoughts, and moments; is where life & death dance.
Honoring both the light and the darkness, you'll experience different practices that will take you to that subtle space. Hatha, Vinyasa, yin, meditation, breath-work, Shamanic journey, energetic processes, sound, rituals and ceremony. No previous experience is needed, only an open heart and mind.
Your Guides
Gin Perry
Shamanic Yoga Teacher
Death Doula
Owner of Shala Yoga, Squamish, BC
Lorena Quintero
Shamanic Yoga Teacher
Ceremonialist
Owner of Casa Copal, Vancouver, BC
Lorena and Gin are both yoga studio owners and are part of the Shamanic Yoga Institute faculty.
They co-facilitate the 300hr Shamanic Yoga Teacher training and host regular fire ceremonies, workshops, and events.
They complement each other in such a beautiful way; combining their knowledge and experience, they weave together powerful containers to hold their students with compassion and love.
They are devoted practitioners and walkers of the medicine path who believe that sharing the teachings of Yoga and Shamanism is their way of serving the collective.
Whats Included
• 4 nights at Amate Camp Tepoztlán
• 11 plant-based meals
• Yoga, meditation, breath-work
• Temazcal (Sweat lodge)
• Fire Ceremony
• Death Rites
• Sacred circle
• Nature practices
• Sound journey
• Mindful Hike (weather dependant)
• Shamanic journey
• Dia de muertos cacao ceremony
• Tepoztlan market and ofrenda walkdelit quisquemos.
NOT INCLUDED
• Transport
• Meals or activities not mentioned
* Travel Insurance
* Bring your own mat
***Bring a picture of your loved ones who have passed for Dia de Muertos altar
Amate camp is a stunning retreat center located in Tepoztlán, Mexico. With it's jungle vibe, breathtaking mountain views, pool, jacuzzi, and a variety of rooms to choose from, it is a perfect place for rest and relaxation, as well as deep healing work.
Holistic Nutrition
Traditional Mexican Food
Nourish your body with delicious vegetarian food and elixirs prepped in-house with local and seasonal ingredients.
Amate Camp's vegan restaurant is known for its quality, diversity, and for the love and creativity behind every single one of their dishes.
Light Of Darkness Testimonials
Hear what our last years participates have to say!
PRICING
Early bird pricing is available until June 1, 2024
All prices are in CAD
Taxes not included
Payment plans available upon request with a $250 deposit
Email [email protected] for payment plans
Tipi Tribu
4 rooms with balcony and private bathroom. Two queen beds, accommodates 2 to 4 guests per room.
Early bird price $1215
until June 1, 2024
Regular price $1350
*price not including tax
Safari Bali
1 room with terrace, private bathroom and mountain view. One queen bed and 2 single beds, accommodates 3 to 4 guests
Early bird price $1150
until June 1, 2024
Regular price $1275
*price not including tax
Safari
2 rooms with terrace, private bathroom and mountain view. One queen bed & 2 single beds, accommodates 3 to 4 guests per room.
Early bird price $1125
until June 1, 2024
Regular price $1250
*price not including tax
Safari Bali
2 rooms with terrace, private 1 room with 2 bunk beds and 3 full bathrooms. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
Early bird price $990
until June 1, 2024
Regular price $1100
*price not including tax
Change itself does not guarantee transformation. Transformation requires a willingness to actively engage and open ourselves up to the mysteries. There is no greater mystery to humans than the big question “What happens to us after we die?” And that edge of the unknown is where we are most alive.
Join us in Tepoztlàn Mexico on Oct 30 - Nov 3, 2024 where we will learn to be with ourselves in a new way and access ways to live more fully.
Interested in our retreat?
We would love to personally connect with you if you are considering joining us!
Address: 40383 Tantalus Rd, Unit 3 Squamish, BC V8B 0G2
Phone: (604) 243-9853
Email: [email protected]
We acknowledge that we play, live, work and gather on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) nation.
Hours:
Saturday 8 am – 10 pm
Sunday 9 am – 9 pm
Monday 7 am – 9 pm
Tuesday 9 am – 10 pm
Wednesday 7 am – 9 pm
Thursday 7 am – 10 pm
Friday 7 am – 9 pm