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Summer Retreat 2025: Ashtanga Yoga + Self-Study in Samana, DR


  • Grateful Yoga 15 State St, 3rd Floor Montpelier VT (map)

Summer Retreat 2025:

Ashtanga Yoga + Self-Study (svadyaya)

with Chrissy Lefavour

July 13-19, 2025

at Hacienda Cocuyo

in Samana, Dominican Republic


This retreat is designed for students of All Levels. Ashtanga is a practice to strengthen + lengthen the physical body, while focusing and aligning the mind towards ujjayi pranayama (intentional, deep breath) with a steady core engagement: mulabandha.

Chrissy has been teaching Ashtanga Yoga since 2012 and the practices + philosophies remain the foundation for her lifestyle today. This retreat will include social responsibility, immersive local experience and self-study/reflection. Ashtanga Yoga includes a road map for everyday life with a chance to connect in a meaningful way to both our inner and outer environments.


WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • 6-nights accommodation at Hacienda Cocuyo (shared or private rooms available)

  • Breakfast, Lunch + Dinner Daily

  • Morning Ashtanga Practices with Chrissy: with guided meditation

  • 2 specialized Workshops with Chrissy: one on healthy inversions and one on Ashtanga lineage/philosophy

  • Welcome Circle + Meditation/Intention Setting

  • Farewell Celebration + Cultural Appreciation

  • Cacao Experience

  • Volunteering opportunity at …

NOT INCLUDED:

  • Airport Transfers (can + will be arranged!)

  • Alcoholic Beverages

  • Gratuities

  • Other excursions, massage, etc not listed above.

INVESTMENT:

Private Room: $2200/person

Shared Room: $1800/person (double occupancy)

EARLY BIRD RATE: Save $200, valid thru March 1, 2025

50% deposit due to reserve your space, and final balance due June 12, 2025!


Ready to join us for Ashtanga in Paradise?!

filL out the registration form below!