Mindful Bliss Panama
Cambutal, Panama | February 3-9, 2019
Return home to yourself Renewed spirit Nourished body Clear mind New possibilities on the horizon!
Does this Sound Familiar?
As the holdiays ramp up, are you pushing yourself to keep pace with demands of your of your life?
Do you reach for social media, food, caffeine, shopping... in order to push aside your feelings and needs?
Are you keeping up appearances at social engagements, while under the surface you are longing for more authentic connection?
Is 2019 going to be the year you realize and honor yourself?
What would it be like to say YES to that inner voice?
What is stopping you from stepping into your personal adventure?
What is the personal cost of not taking action?
Join us on this Mindful Bliss Retreat
Wholeheartedly take that first step into the rhythm...
Take a deep breath
Seriously, REALLY take a deeeeep and inquire within if you are ready to:
Immerse yourself wholeheartedly in the wonder and rhythms of natures bounty on the exquisite Panamanian coast?
Attune to your Self and senses through consciously curated yoga, mindfulness and ceremony ?
Inspire, be inspired by and learn from others also walking the path of awakening, empowerment and transformation?
Come into alignment with your inner wisdom and natural rhythm for your life?
If you feel it, what is stopping you from connecting to yourself?
Join us on this Mindful Bliss Retreat!
Our mornings will open with an integrative practice emphasizing the Eightfold Path of Yoga as a journey of embodiment, enlightenment and liberation.
Mindfully designed sessions will put us in tune with our senses as we relish the air, water, earth and fire that dance exquisitely in this coastal landscape.
After a leisurely breakfast designed to optimize your health, follow your flow and your own sense of what would nourish you and bring you pleasure.
Choose to be swept away by the pristine water and gorgeous beaches.
Grab a surfboard, a paddle board, a kayak your hiking shoes or a bicycle and wander the beautiful landscape that surrounds this oasis.
Our afternoon sessions are an opportunity to explore the themes of your life through the lens of wisdom teachings, practices and exercises.
The result - Your body, mind and spirit are now in a deep conversation.
Return home with an rested nourished body,
A clear inspired mind,
A nurtured and open heart,
Ready to skillfully respond to what life brings you,
Aware of how you are in service now to yourself and all you come in contact with,
Centered and oriented intentionally!
In Their Own Words...
“I entered this retreat not knowing the leaders of the program. It was unbelievable to meet Jessica, an extremely bright, capable, and fearless woman who led the group with confidence, compassion and the greatest sense of adventure. Jessica created a space where each individual could explore what they needed from the program, but yet fostered an environment where everyone felt empowered to bring their own strengths and weaknesses to the conversation. Talking with women who experience life open to all its possibilities yet recognizing its challenges is an incredible thing
Being somewhat of a guarded person, that was easily stripped away when I met the other women attending the retreat. Being in an atmosphere where honesty, vulnerability and love were palpable, it was surprising how open I became within the short period of time.
I came away from the retreat with a greater sense of myself, a renewed spirit to foster positive energy in the universe and knowledge that I have shared with others around me.”
– AC, Madison, WI
“Jennifer is a gentle soul, affirming and sensitive to the needs of her students. She creates a warm and welcoming environment, offering support and encouragement as she leads participants through contemplative movement, poses and meditation—allowing time for them to assess their body’s response as they engage in each pose and moving towards acceptance of the body’s message. Jennifer has a natural gift for guiding positive body-mind experiences with her assured, calming, and well attuned voice. She is a committed teacher, mentor, and student, which is reflected in the pleasure she appears to gain from leading groups in body-mind experiences. It is a pleasure working with her."
— Elaine K., Boston, MA
“The beauty of the landscape, the private and personalized experience, and the opportunity to reacquaint myself with the power within me and my connection with the universe just cannot be put into words. Jessica hosted one of the most beautiful and powerful retreats I have ever experienced. When I returned home I experienced first hand how the power and beauty within me is a gateway to a beautiful and rewarding life. Since the retreat, I feel more empowered and calm, even though there is chaos all around me, and that presence transfers to those around me. Thank you for the gift of peace, Jessica!”
- Lauren Winter, Madison, WI
“ In 2011, I went on a yoga retreat to Mexico led by Jennifer Degen. Going on this retreat was a way to reconnect with my sanity and health. Since this first connection, I have kept a weekly yoga practice. I have since travelled four times with Jennifer Degen to Mexico, Guatemala, Tobago, Costa Rica and this year we went to Nicaragua. Jennifer has inspired me and created an authentic retreat experience which has allowed me to reconnect with my innate wisdom, strength, and self. I could go on about the many experiences and friendships that developed during our yoga retreats, new capabilities, a new personal mantra, new perspectives, and new approaches to everything.”
- Bernadette, NJ
This Retreat is Right for You if you answer YES to one or more of these questions...
You tend to prioritize taking care of others and are ready to nourish your body, mind and spirit in an intentional and mindful journey.
You desire expansion in your life, but have a hard time getting perspective in the day-to-day flow of your life on just what needs to shift and how to make it happen.
You have wanted to truly give yoga and meditation a go, but have felt you are not flexible or cannot "quiet your mind” and want to take time to experience how these practices would benefit you.
You have some experience with yoga and meditation and you are looking to deepen your practices to realize their awakening potential.
Your are keeping up a brave face in your life, but deep down you know you are running on fumes and are really in need of a recharge and reboot.
You sense the emotional, psychological, therapeutic benefits of yoga, but have not had the time or space to apply them to your life in a meaningful way.
You are feeling dissatisfaction or discord that you can’t put your finger on and would benefit from skillful support to turn within to learn what your inner guidance is trying to tell you.
In order to provide personalized support and maintain the intimate nature for all participants, we are limiting the number in this journey.
If you feel the potential in this experience for you, take your place today.
Amenities
Included in price:
Yoga two times a day for the week with Master Teacher
Evolving Mindfully Workshops
6 nights of luxury accommodations in our beachfront cabanas for registered guests
Arrival day dinner and departure day breakfast for each registrant
3 healthy, balanced meals daily (5 days) for each registrant
Transportation to and from Panama City to Sansara (Pickup/drop-off from one of 3 of our recommended hotels)
1 Complimentary Group Surf Lesson
Use of paddle boards, kayaks, snorkel gear and yoga mats, blocks, blankets, and straps
Organic bathroom products shampoo/conditioner/soap Hypoallergenic beddings and towels
Fire Ceremony on the Beach under the stars (weather permitting)
All classes and activities are optional
Not included in price:
Airfare/Transport to Panama City
Accommodation in Panama City if staying overnight night before retreat
Travel insurance (recommended)
Spa Services
Astrological Readings
Gratuities
Alcoholic Beverages (option to include)
Snacks/Smoothies/Juices (option to include)
Additional excursions, surf school and/or rentals (option to include)
Items of a personal nature/souvenirs
DAILY SCHEDULE 6:00 Coffee and Fruit available 7:00 Awaken to the gorgeous Atlas sunrise with Jessica 7:45 Ingetrated Practice and Self-Inqiry 9:30 Enjoy a delicious Farm to Plate Breakfast 13:00 The afternoons are at your leisure. Rest, read, write or nap on a terrace or at one of the pools. Or maybe you'd like to play pétanque, take a walk, or treat yourself to a scrub or massage at the spa? 5:00 Daily Programming to Nourish Body, Mind and Psyche 7:30 Delicious dinner overlooking the Pacific Ocean
ROOM OPTIONS Luxury Quadruple Occupancy Room $1950/per person Luxury Triple Occupancy Room $2150/per person Luxury Double Occupancy Room $2450/per person Deluxe Double Occupancy Room $2600/per person Suite Double Occupancy Room $2800/per person (only 1 left) Luxury Single Occupancy Room $2950/per person (only 2 available)
In this Adventure You Will Be...
Taken care of mindfully and graciously so that you are fully supported to relax and reconnect and recharge.
Instructed in a variety of Yogic practices to support you to integrate what serves you where you are and experience the holistic nature of the path.
Guided into a depth of appreciation for who you are, the wisdom you embody and the joyful connection you are here to experience.
Supported to learn to follow the lead of your inner knowing to learn to live in the flow of life and be delighted by the ease you will find.
Awakened to deeper layers of your inner landscape and inspired to live in alignment with natures cycles and rhythms.
Free to move the way you need to move, feel what you need to feel, do what you need to do to release what needs to be released.
In order to provide personalized support and maintain the intimate nature for all participants, we are limiting the number in this journey.
If you feel the potential in this experience for you, take your place today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to have experience with meditation or yoga to take this journey?
Experience is not necessary. In fact, there is an advantage to being new to the practices this adventure includes, as one of the keys to this path is to maintaining a beginner's mind.
We will meet you where you are and you will take home exactly what you journey to receive.
After our adventure in Panama, how can I continue my Mindful Bliss journey?
Both Jennifer and Jessica offer ongoing programs for integration of the wisdom teachings, practices and tools that will be shared in the adventure.
Jessica's work through Evolving Mindfully is designed to provide support to individuals cultivating consious lifestyles to align with their soul's aspirations. Her Transfomaive Empowerment Journey is offered online several times a year and personilized programs around particular themes or intentions is always an option.
How many will share this journey?
Balancing the intention for depth and intimacy for each person in their experience as well as the value of a variety of perspectives we will cap the group at 20 participants.
We value how important connection to community is in our individual journies and honor different approaches to connection.
We want those introverts among us to feel comfortable enough to share to the degree they desire and the extroverts to be able to share and get the feedback they need to process fully.