Patagonia North Retreat

Let the heartbeat of the earth move you, awaken you and inspire you.

Being in Patagonia naturally returns us to the essence of our being.  The raw, powerful and magnificent nature guides us back to an understanding of all that is true in life.  It encourages our understanding of the elements from which we are created and will return; the elements that govern all of life.  Patagonia beacons us to breathe in her fresh air, be intoxicated by her beauty and be stunned by nature’s artistry.  Being witness those that live in southern Chile is an astounding look at simplicity, tradition, hard work and a relationship with the land that is awe-inspiring.  An experience in Patagonia is an experience of coming home to oneself, where the prevailing emotion is wonder, the prevailing vision is vastness and the prevailing sensation is one of complete liberation.

We will follow the five elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine (earth, metal, water, wood, metal) to guide the journey of exploration, adventure and life in Patagonia.  Using each element and its associated qualities in turn as the theme for each day, the adventure itself becomes the yoga, the yoga of life.  We will use each new environment and activity that we find ourselves in as the back-drop for mindful inquiry, practice and above and beyond anything else, enjoyment!  Using ancient wisdoms, practices and insights as our companions, our exploration will dive deep into the essence of life.

ITINERARY 

Day 1 / February 28 / Puerto Varas
Arrivals, welcome practice and dinner, rest!

Day 2 / February 29 / Puerto Varas to Palena
Early morning practice (Breakfast)
Half-day excursion to Volcanic Water Falls and Nature Preserve
Lunch
Transfer to airport for flight to Chaiten ~ bus ride from Chaiten to Palena to arrive at Rincon Chico

Day 3 / March 1 / Palena
Morning yoga practice (Breakfast)
Trekking to El Salto Waterfall with picnic lunch by the river
Evening restorative practice
Dinner

Day 4 / March 2 / Palena
Morning yoga practice (Breakfast)
First rafting experience on the Rio Palena from Correntoso to Rincon Chico, picnic lunch on the river
Evening restorative practice
Dinner

Day 5 / March 3 / Palena
Morning yoga practice (Breakfast)
Horse Riding in Valle California (hiking option for those that don’t wish to ride)
Lunch on a local farm
Short trekking along the river after lunch
Evening restorative practice
Dinner

Day 6 / March 4/ Palena
Morning yoga practice (Breakfast)
Visit to local farm for a program about traditional farming practices and crafts
Lunch at the farm
Return to Rincon Chico to prepare for an evening of ritual with a local shaman

Day 7 / March 5 / Palena
Morning yoga practice (Breakfast)
Second rafting experience on the Rio Palena, picnic lunch along the way
Return to Rincon Chico for a relaxing afternoon
Evening restorative practice
Dinner and pack

Day 8 / March 6 / Palena to Puerto Varas
Traveling from Palena back to Puerto Varas
Free afternoon in Puerto Varas and final dinner together

Day 9 / March 7 / Puero Varas
Departure Day