Patagonia South Retreat Itinerary
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 / March 20, 2020 / Puerto Natales
Arrival Day!
If time and arrivals allow, a ‘landing’ practice
Welcome Dinner & Rest!
Day 2 / March 21, 2020 / Puerto Natales
Morning Practice & Breakfast
Excursion to Milondon Cave
Yoga practice shared with the community at a local Yoga Dome
Dinner and visiting with new yoga friends
Day 3 / March 22, 2020 / Puerto Natales
Excursion to Estancia La Penninsula
Dinner & Rest
Day 4 / March 23, 2020 / Torres del Paine
Morning Practice & Breakfast
Traveling to area of Torres del Paine near Laguna Amarga
Half Day excursion hiking at Baguales
Dinner and Rest
Night at Estancia Lazo
Day 5 / March 24, 2020 / Torres del Paine
Base Torres Hike (practice along the way)
Time permitting, restorative practice / yoga nidra before dinner
Dinner & Rest
Day 6 / March 25, 2020 / Torres del Paine
Morning practice & Breakfast
Half day Torres del Paine tour (Salto Grande & Mirador Cóndor Hike)
Arrive to Rio Serrano for rest, swim, spa!
Dinner & Rest
Day 7 / March 26, 2020 / Torres del Paine
Kayak at Grey River
Dinner & night at Rio Serrano (SPA)
Day 8 / March 27, 2020
Morning practice & breakfast
Laguna Sofia en route to Peurto Natales
Dinner, Reflect, Share & Rest
Day 9. / March 28, 2020 / Puerto Natales
Departure Day