Wellness and Yoga Retreat
For Sign Language Interpreters
San Miguel De Allende, Mexico
Day of The Dead - Día de Los Muertos
Oct. 30-Nov. 3rd
THE RETREAT
STRUCTURE AND FREEDOM
This retreat offers you the ability to get away from the daily grind, learn new yoga techniques, connect to your inner wisdom, free your body, relieve tension and stress, explore San Miguel de Allende and dip into the unique traditions of this magical country.
Seize this moment, this will be the only time this retreat will be offered at Casa Ana at this time of the year. There are limited spaces for just 8 interpreters.
Wake up to the sounds of birdsong and church bells, enjoy a morning beverage followed by a yoga class then brunch next door. Take the afternoon to explore San Miguel or relax at Casa Ana. Another class in the afternoon will still leave you with plenty of time to explore the festival activities in the evening. Complete your day with a delicious dinner at one of San Miguel’s world-renowned restaurants.
This retreat will be in English. If you want to know about the future plans for retreats in ASL with guest teachers, please send an email. It’s important to know there is demand for this.
Known as the ‘Heart of Mexico’ due to both its geographical and its historical significance, San Miguel de Allende has been voted many times as the Best City to Live by Condé Nast magazine.
A UNESCO world heritage town, it’s renown for its stunningly preserved colonial architecture and Neo-Gothic Parroquia, a gorgeous pink church in the center of town.
It’s full of rich history home to artists, amazing restaurants, and attracts people from all over the world.
SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE
YOGA CLASSES
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Recharge, revitalize, restore!
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Learn and do daily yoga on the retreat AND go home with a renewed motivation for your own daily routine.
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Be part of a small community of like-minded interpreters on the path to cultivating a healthy body and mind and ways to ensure a sustainable career for years to come!
Depending on the group, classes will accommodate ALL LEVELS.
You will be using your body in new, challenging and fun ways.
I recommend preparing yourself for this retreat; let’s hop on a zoom chat and I can help you!
During this time of year, there are festivals, parades, and altars to honor the memory of loved ones. Dia de los Muertos festivities include Calaca parades where folks dress up as Calacas as seen in the photo.
You can get your face painted and join the festivities. Public events for tourists include cultural activities all over town and public displays of altars in the Jardin.
It’s truly a magical and transformative time of year to be in Mexico, not to be missed.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
CASA ANA
Casa Ana is a historical home right in the center of town with beautiful views of La Parroquia and just blocks from the Jardin.
There are six beautiful rooms, a quaint yoga studio, and a cafe where you can enjoy brunch each day. You will enjoy the charm of the Mexican architecture of Casa Ana with modern amenities.
You can relax beside the pool or in the garden, watch the sunset on one of the many terraces or the rooftop garden, curl up with a book in the cozy common areas, and take full advantage of the magic of San Miguel just outside the front door.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RETREAT
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4 nights at Casa Ana*
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Daily brunch
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Daily coffee, tea, beverages and snacks
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2 yoga and movement classes per day
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Uplifting, empowerment sessions for interpreters
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An Individualized post-retreat plan
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Yoga gift bag
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On-site concierge service
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Daily cleaning service
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CEUS
*Choose your room below, that price is your total retreat cost.
NOT INCLUDED
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Transportation to San Miguel de Allende (SMA)
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Transportation to and from the airport QRO or BJX each about 1.5 hours from SMA (We recommend Bajio Go shared and private transport. Other options can be provided)
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Travel Insurance
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Tourist activities
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Lunch and Dinner
RETREAT PRICE
Choose your room at Casa Ana - 8 spaces available.
Early bird pricing until July 1st
GALLERY
San Miguel has so much art, history, and charm!
Check out this page SMA Tourism. You can also visit the pyramid, Cañada de la Virgen, or visit the Botanical Gardens or enjoy the natural hot springs or arrange a visit to the only Deaf School in Guanajuato www.eeesma.com.
You can schedule spa appointments in-house or enjoy local spas
TOURIST ACTIVTIES
Oct 30th. Welcome and orientation
Oct 31st Morning/afternoon program
Nov 1st Morning/ afternoon program
Nov 2nd Morning/afternoon program
Nov 3rd Morning program/Goodbyes
(flexibility in the program so that you get some good yoga time and get to partake in the festivities of Día de los Muertos)
DAILY SCHEDULE
RETREAT GUIDE
Jen Kagan is a sign language interpreter for almost 30 years and has been teaching and practicing yoga for 25 years. Jen lives in San Miguel de Allende and can’t wait for you to experience the magic of the town. But most importantly Jen wants you to have this time to recharge, reboot and integrate some new habits that make you feel better and improve your life!
CANCELATIONS:
In the event that a registrant needs to cancel for any reason, no refund is possible. If, however, your spot is able to be filled by another participant, your total payment (minus $500 which is totally nonrefundable) can be transferred to another retreat, limited to one year from the date of canceled program. In the event that Jennifer Kagan cancels the retreat, you will be refunded in total.
TRAVEL INSURANCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: In the event of cancellation at any time, for any reason, and by any party, Jennifer Kagan WILL NOT be held responsible for the refund of airline tickets, ticket change fees or other travel expenses. For these reasons, we STRONGLY URGE that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment.
COVID POLICY: In order to ensure the health and safety of everyone, we will follow these guidelines: Taking Covid tests 24 hours prior to travel as upon arriving, limiting physical interactions as much as possible 2 weeks prior to travel and wearing N95/KN95 masks around in that period as well as during travel. Jennifer Kagan reserves the right for additional protocols in order to keep the group as safe.